Honda HR-V 2000 Review – Reviving the ClassicHonda

The Honda HR-V 2000 is a compact crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV). The car is trendy for its versatile use, efficient engine, and excellent design. It uses a 1.6 liter inline-4 cylinder engine, power steering, and 5-speed CVT transmission, giving you a confident and relaxed riding experience. The rear “Magic Seat” can be configured according to different products and passenger needs. Although the engine is not designed for high-performance driving, it is still suitable for off-road driving. This blog discusses various topics including the Honda HR-V 2000 review, features, specs, price, and pros-cons.

Honda is a Japanese multinational corporation, known worldwide for manufacturing automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment. The Honda brand is widely recognized for product innovation and practicality. This brand’s HR-V 2000 vehicle is not just a means of communication; Combining iconic design, advanced features, and reliable performance, it is an outstanding SUV car. It is a good option for family tours or long trips.

Special Features of Honda HR-V 2000

Special features of the car include – a 1.6 liter inline-4 cylinder engine, all-wheel drive, traction control, anti-lock braking system, compact size, fuel efficiency, strong build quality, cargo space, power windows, door locks, air conditioning, power steering, audio system, etc.

A special feature of the car is its ‘Magic Seat’. It has versatile uses. You can configure this seat in multiple ways. As such the rear seats can be folded flat into the floor, creating a large and flexible cargo space.

Exterior Design

The car’s classy SUV styling will grab anyone’s attention. Its distinctive front-end with Honda’s iconic logo, chrome accents at the front end, angular headlights, and bold grille give it a modern and aggressive look at the same time. The car’s integrated rear spoiler and tail lights give it a smart sporty look. Its sloppy roofline gives it an aerodynamic profile. Also, its glossy coating, alloy wheels, and looking glass make its design more aesthetic.

Its length, width, and height are 4110 mm, 1699 mm, and 1590 mm respectively. It has a ground clearance of around 170 mm, which is perfect for the road conditions in urban and rural areas of Bangladesh. Cargo volume is around 10 cubic feet.

Interior Design

The vehicle offers a versatile and easy-to-use cabin. It is a great car for space optimization. It has folding rear ‘Magic Seat’ seats, which can be modified according to different needs. Its seats are comfortable for both the driver and passengers. The dashboard layout is user-friendly; the driver can easily operate all functions without taking his eyes off the road. The interior lighting system, temperature, and sound insulation system of the car are quite advanced.

Five passengers can sit comfortably in it. Upholstery has been used in the interior of the cabin. It has cup holders, compartments for small items, door pockets, under-seat storage, etc. It also has a decent boot and head space.

Engine performance

It uses a 1.6-liter inline-4 engine, featuring 16 valves. It is a Hi-Rider Revolutionary Vehicle (HR-V), which is not particularly sporty. Still, you get reliable and steady performance from it, which makes it suitable for urban and off-road driving. Its fuel system is multipoint injection. It uses a 5-speed gearbox and CVT transmission. Its fuel tank capacity is 55 liters.

It can generate a maximum power of 77 kW at 6200 rpm, and a maximum torque of 135 Nm at 3400 rpm. Although the power and torque generation is not top-class as per the current times, the engine is quite fuel efficient and can provide a balance of power sufficient for daily driving.

Ride quality

You will get a comfortable riding experience from the car for daily commutes and highway roads. Its McPherson, D-Dion axles, coil-spring type suspension system can deliver standard performance on city roads and normal off-road. Thanks to its compact size and all-wheel drive, you can maneuver the car comfortably in traffic and tight spaces. It uses an anti-lock braking system, contributing to stable handling and safe driving. Its tire and wheel setup is quite good.

Safety and Technology

Its safety features include – dual front airbags, ABS braking system, side-impact door beams, 3-point seatbelts, child safety locks, immobilizer system, etc.

Technology features include – cruise control, air conditioning CD player, power windows and door locks, etc.

Mileage and Speed

You can get around 28-32 mpg mileage and around 162-180 km/h top speed from the car. It can generate 0 to 60 km/h acceleration in under 10 seconds.