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The Honda Motor Argentina , with the launch of HS V -previsto in July, one of the biggest betting history. That is the main product produced at the plant Campana is much more significant than the defunct City - something backward and export units in Brazil will generate needed to import the dollar renewed range next: as long as they are consistent with the new expected Fit II , City II , and restyling CR-V
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But this matters little to walk the customer, who is now on the market in search of a vehicle that meets your everyday needs. Honda's stake in Argentina and Industry released two specific comments Autoblog (see first and second ).
Therefore, this review will focus on what matters most to consumers: the product receive (and if you do not view it as the money June'll Hall of Buenos Aires, the money ).
Honda today invited Autoblog join the group for the first means who had the opportunity to manage the HR-V in Argentina. The management was carried out Pueba owners club General Rodriguez, the famous millionaires path is irritating Felipe Sola ( read history ).
The full review will be published below.
, OUTSIDE
To say that the HR-V is an mini-CR-V may seem superficial, but will interpret much at first glance. The difference in the compact SUV is imported from Mexico to the HR-V is positioned lower segment (B, kid), and logically smaller.
The 4.24 meters in length and wheelbase 2.61 meters, the HR-V to compete in the segment long dominated Ford Ecosport and Renault Duster but also compete Chevrolet Tracker and Chery Tiggo . By the end of the year to reach a new Jeep Renegade . And 2016 will be the turn of the Peugeot 2008 and Hyundai ix25 .
Although the dimensions are similar, Honda has announced that it intends to position the HR-V is one of the most expensive models in the segment. He did not say these words, but he showed a graph with the HR-V fit almost halfway segments mentioned in the SUV and girls C ( CR-V , Toyota Rav4 and Ford Kuga ).
According to Honda HR-V is not an SUV, but crossover . This is partly true, because at least in the first phase will be four-wheel drive version. But the brand segmentation considers this an argument marketinero : "We say that a crossover because of the robustness an SUV, the style of a coupe with the versatility of a minivan" .
The Autoblog believe that no one will buy the HR-V Coupe buyer of thinking, but we understand what it means to Honda: the aerodynamic lines, and modern sports. And there is an extra important feature: it is difficult to find someone who does not like. The Duster and Ecosport, citing the two bestseller can not boast the same.
Another highlight of the external configuration of the market in all the versions of HR-V sold in Argentina will be exactly the same on the outside. The only difference will be the indicators to the outside mirrors that are unique to the version EXL (top).
All others will be painted in body color bumpers (again Ecosport Duster and I can not say the same thing), and all propped alloy wheels, 17 inches Michelin Primacy3 /55R17.[1999018 215]
, INSIDE
The cabin is the largest in its class (the Duster will remain unattainable), but the HR-V has accepted the smartest solutions to offer Fit needs a configurable cabin near the back of the rear seats and two angles can be out easily achieve a flat floor. In addition, there is free space backpacks, or other small objects under the rear seats. And if you reclines the seat passengers, there is no place to raise a surfboard.
If you do not follow any armchair traditional mainline capacity remains 431 liters plus a double bottom to hide small objects even six liters. On the floor of the spare tire in the trunk, and here comes the bad news: it's as thin as a cracker, temporary use, so it can not be installed faster than 80 km / h .
The driving position is very comfortable. The steering wheel is adjustable in height and depth. The wide range of seat height adjustment, which is ideal for large, and for those who do not like excessively high position in some of these SUVs (twice if the undersigned).
The dashboard is attractive and you can change the color of the speedometer (the yellow and pink, green and purple). It is also possible Eco calls for more efficient driving. But forget something that more and more manufacturers rule the engine temperature indicator
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All units, this test was the same level of equipment: EXL, top of the range. No configuration at the market spread, but (with the exception of special issues, such as the tires already mentioned) will be very similar to the configuration of the Brazilian market (see into the country ).
The rear passenger leg room is good and head. The limitation comes from the side of the shoulder width. As mentioned, the gain Duster themselves therein. But suppose that behind the HR-V is not a reasonable space for two adults and one child, the same as the average in this segment.
The quality of finish that it is above the average market. Only the Jeep Renegade is a new delicious finish. The HR-V EXL is upholstered in leather and fabric and leather covers the door.
In terms of connectivity, the EXL version comes with a seven-inch touch screen, GPS, voice control, Bluetooth and USB and HDMI connectors.
Below the screen are the commands to the air conditioner. They are located on a touch screen that is more beautiful than practical. It is impossible to identify by touch the various buttons and removed much of the opinion, the way to operate.
What is not in doubt, the domestic system efficiency: no ventilation holes on all sides, especially in front of the front passenger, which is an opening in one side to the other of the first bracket. If your partner / Cold / a, you'll have to keep my mouth scarves and hats to gloves.
, security
There is some good news. All HR-V sold in Argentina stability control system, which is a vital tool that rivals some segments ( are looking for, Duster ) have not offered as an option. It is worth noting that the standard ESP, Honda decided where well-known (and criticized) that do not provide even the Civic in the market.
series is supported with Hill-Start, ISOFIX, electronic parking brake and the Hold function.
prescribed by law for all HR-V will come standard with dual front airbags and anti-lock brakes (electronic brake force distribution and emergency brake assist). The EXL is the only version that offers six airbags (two front side and dual curtain amount), and the indicators in the mirrors.
more independent crash tests performed models are produced in the region, but Argentina says Honda HR-V can receive high score tests LatinNCAP : "Five stars for adults and children four" say . LatinNCAP Now, they can confirm this side of the ball.
, Engine and transmission
Unlike most of its competitors, the HR-V will be offered with a single motor. There will be the driver of the Civic known 1.8 16v Variable Valve Timing (i-VTEC), multi-point fuel injection 140 hp 6,500 rpm 172 Nm 4,300 rpm.
Y can be combined with two transmissions: Manual or a six-speed automatic CVT in a row and seven pre-programmed driving cam gear
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Before the grip. Other markets you HS V 4WD (the type system "smart" , similar to the CR-V), but the brand will study the response of our market (and the occurrence of internal taxes) before they decided to manufacture the Campana.
, behavior
The vehicle may be ready for testing was EXL Owners Club, the CVT box. I thought it was a crossover, Honda would use off-road route that owners club, but in the end only manage two kilometers on the tarmac.
Then, after a few laps to thank all those who made it possible Autoblog revolved, rather, I did not know other means, why: I do not know if the chassis of the HR-V Set point for dirt or gravel but it behaves perfectly well-sealed pavement and fast curves.
There are not many merit the suspension, which is a classic MacPherson strut front and rear torsion beam, but the low center of gravity of the vehicle. The sharp turns and high speed, the HR-V conveys the balance and security can not offer other SUVs in this segment. The body leans too few wheels (they are excellent Michelin) feel well supported on the floor.
Despite 2WD, I just wanted to know that off-road behavior. The sound is very good and special chassis reinforcements in the lowlands, designed to be an all-wheel-drive version.
The 1.8 engine works very well with the HR-V and Civic, which weighs 1,276 loose pounds. I did not try the six-speed manual transmission, the CVT only shovel behind the wheel.
This transfer it deserves its own paragraph. There are three different programs. In D ("Drive" or "direct") acts as a conventional automatic transmission. Like all CVT, press the throttle gives the odd feeling of slipping clutch (though in fact cone system, forced working careers). Normal driving is a very smooth and progressive, with a strictly linear evolution transmission.
The S ("sequential"), the electronic brain increases throttle response and simulates a little nervous behavior. It seems ideal for overtaking on the road, for example.
So what is the way M ("Manual" or "Sport"). It can be activated by touching the steering wheel paddles and offers one of the seven pre-set speed. They are not really Gear, but referrals, which allows you to jump from one to another, feeling very much like a conventional sequential automatic transmission. Of course, to reach the maximum speed for each gear, the system passes automatically to the next, so that it does not request the engine. Ideally, only at the request of the driver change.
was not possible to measure performance, but no official data managed to talk acceleration 0-100 km / h in 10 seconds and a top speed of around 200 km / h and the average consumption 7.2 liters per 100 kilometers. These data should also be supported by a more extensive investigation.
The four-wheel disc brakes (front ventilated) and showed a very good performance on the track, it's pretty closed, but by lowering certain perfume pit was noticeable heating. Management of progressive advance. This lack of precision of a sports car, but it also derives from the Civic and very good. And most importantly, it is very easy maneuvering and excellent turning radius in the city.
, Conclusion
In one engine is available, and the price positioning of the brand and supports that will be above the market average, it seems that Honda HR-V will not bet the new bestseller segment.
But sometimes life gives you surprises. The neighbors say, Brazil, where the HR-V in April hit a record Ecosport, like most sold in this country. Not that I missed the competition: Honda models went on sale, but while the Peugeot 2008 and the Jeep Renegade
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But Brazil to Argentina and there are no domestic tax does not apply here. The government has agreed to review the Regulation before that tax increase next June 30. Update or not, the tax base is a significant impact on the pricing strategy of the HR-V in the market.
To date, Honda estimates that only high-end versions will be affected by the tax increase. But, for this reason it was decided to postpone the launch of a month (originally scheduled for June) and sold in July, the new rules are already in place.
After driving the Renegade a month ago (Review reading ) in Brazil, there is no doubt that the Jeep product setting new standards in the market: will the more powerful engine, automatic transmission, more modern, the best all-wheel drive and build to provide high quality new standards in the segment. All this is wrapped in the image of a legendary brand in the field of off-road.
But, without reference or even all-wheel-drive versions, the HR-V series of arguments that will be a product that seduce many. It is a user-friendly design, room configuration, a lot of opportunities, proven reliability and comprehensive safety equipment mechanics.
They are more rational than the Renegade arguments. And it will lead to many new customers interested in Honda products. Not only that, those who CR-V mini .
, Carlos Cristófalo
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, Download: Technical details of the Honda HR-V in Brazil
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The HR-V is Honda's most important industrial project in the history of Argentina. ,
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This product has been exported to Brazil. ,
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Y debut before the Argentine audience in the Hall of Buenos Aires. ,
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The owners club has become the first press test drive of the Honda HR-V in Argentina. ,
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Autoblog was there. And he turned more than anyone ( Honda RRPPs thanks! ). ,
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The HR-V will be sold in July in Argentina. ,
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Every HR-V will have the same engine. The Civic 1.8 16v iVTEC
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Honda, this is a crossover coupe as they appear. Autoblog does not stick, but I recognize that the lines are going to like a lot. ,
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EXL version of the leather upholstery. Rear seat reclining backrest in two positions. ,
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The steering wheel is adjustable in height and depth. ,
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A speed change color. But I forgot the engine thermometer. ,
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handbrake button. The shifter has USB and HDMI ports. ,
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seven-inch touch screen GPS. ,
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air-conditioning is palpable, something uncomfortable. The front passenger, a long series of air outlets. ,
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stability control system. EXL driving cam version. ,
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fabric and leather coating of the doors. ,
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The trunk has 431 liters. ,
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And the seats can be folded to additional charges. ,
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Like the Fit, there are also cargo space under the rear seats. ,
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Using a temporary spare tire is a pity. ,
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Michelin tires, leaning your body slightly low center of gravity help to perform well on the asphalt. ,
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Off-road driving was not a planned event. Some left the plan. ,
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