Test Driving: New Honda HR-V 1.5 i-MMD

Test Pilot: Özgür Sunay

The new Honda HR-V EHEV attracts attention with its dome and printed exterior design. The exterior design of the vehicle does not mislead you inside, a magnificent wide and spacious area that has not been in the opponents until this time is waiting for you. This vehicle shows magical differences in a senseless way with its different design from the inside and outside. Likewise, the exterior design is very large in the forefront of designs in the large muscular alloy wheels and tires.

We see that the new Honda HR-V has a very long engine hood. In the front louver, the perforated and lower shutter plays an important role in entering cold air. Moreover, to cool the front brakes in the front right and left hoods in this vehicle to give the cold air from the front of the cooling holes are drilled with special cooled holes in the front air cooled brakes discs are avoided from overheating discs.

The black matrix is ​​equipped with a bright color to the shoulder line, including Honda HR-V ceiling and front A columns, consisting of two different colors. It’s like ceramic coating. In particular, it has so wide and large right and left mirrors that these mirrors offer you a very good viewing angle with the blind spot warning system in driving. At the same time, for those who are curious, any sound is not reflected in the mirrors in any way. These mirrors do a very good job even at high speeds. In the latest version of Honda HR-V, the rear baggage chamber that can be opened and can be opened on the switch can be automatically opened and recovered in this sense.

With the reduction of 20 mm of the front protrusion and the addition of 20 mm to the rear protrusion, a very wide and reassuring SUV stance, as well as a very large luggage volume was achieved at HR-V. A luggage volume of 319 liters is offered. Magic seats, low baggage threshold, wide baggage opening and flat baggage floor thanks to the luggage access and use of the new HR-V while the top; Loads such as bikes and surfboard can be easily transported. The new Honda HR-V creates an energetic sense of spirit and dynamism with its design lines; The headlights, unique body -colored grilled and original lower grille, such as exterior design elements are integrated into the façade of the vehicle, showing a remarkable, stylish and ambitious stance. New HR-V; Daylight white, night blue, crystal black, meteor gray and crystal red are offered for sale with five different color options. New HR-V E: The interior of the HEV model has been redesigned. When we look at the design features of the interior of the vehicle; The air diffusion system, developed by Honda engineers, has managed to offer a new air conditioning concept to all passengers through L -shaped ventilation channels placed in the upper corners of the front console. A soft breeze through the side glass passes by the front passengers.

The new Honda HR-V’s steering design, structure and vehicle guidance is very successful. In the slightest movement you will make at the steering wheel, the vehicle is directed by responding instantly. When we look at the front cockpit chest, we have a skin transition consisting of two colors below, a front cockpit driver and a passenger area where the design is more dominant. Again, in the inner color of the vehicle, the front chest section consists of two different colors and alimunium bright transitions.

The vehicle includes a double -compartment. Navigation and multimedia screen manually work in the vehicle. It would be better if it was a little more functional in terms of use and information. The preliminary indicator panel includes a well -designed right -to -digital speed indicator panel on the right side, while digitally, you can put many options and information among the indicators on the left.

The vehicle has F1 pedals on the steering wheel. When we use these F1 gears with the electric drive engine on the vehicle, the slowdown of the vehicle when we want to gearbox, the other normal gasoline, diesel gives a very different slowdown and reaction time compared to non -hybrid fuel vehicles we have used so far. This is the first time we have experienced this in this Honda’s private engine. In the meantime, we are slowly moving to driving features; Here we must say that the passengers sitting behind a Range Rover more than a Range Rover have a lot of knee distance to the front seat. According to their competitors, both the front and in the back of the short or long roads can be the most comfortable hybrid SUV vehicle is right to call. It is even possible to throw it on the legs, interestingly. The rear luggage looks quite large and wide. Honda HR-V, which has a dome design from the outside, is allowed to relax with wide and spacious areas in the interior. In the rear seat, 60 percent of the back seats lies in 2 different ways in a century, while at the same time shifting forward in the lower seat, the simultaneous arrival of a flat and wider loading area was provided. Since our installation threshold is flat, long materials can be placed comfortably. In addition, since our vehicle has standard bright ceiling rails on it and this vehicle is a SUV (sporting activity tool), you can carry your Surf board, etc. on the top ceiling or connect portbagage.

New HR-V E: Hev offers the closest experience to 100 percent electric car driving with Honda-MMD engine technology. 1.5 litrelik DOHC i-VTEC benzinli ve elektrikli olarak güçlü iki ayrı motora sahip olan verimli hibrit güç-aktarma sistemi ile elektrikli sürüş deneyimi, Honda SENSING güvenlik teknolojileri ile aynı zamanda Akıllı Giriş, premium ses sistemi, elektrikli bagaj kapağı, ısıtmalı koltuklar ve direksiyon donanımları Honda HR-V e:HEV akılcı çözümleri ve düşük yakıt tüketimi ile sunuluyor.

While the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system, which uses the electric motor support and braking energy backwood system to increase Honda’s acceleration and reduce fuel consumption, maintains its development over the years; It was also an inspiration for Honda’s Formula 1 hybrid power unit program E: Hev hybrid system. HR-V E: Hev, which does not need to and charge, combines the rapid reacting performance and efficiency of an electric vehicle with the usability of traditional vehicles. E: Hev power transfer system consists of an innovative e-CVT transmission with an innovative E-CVT transmission connected to a lithium ion battery and a power control unit, a 1,5-liter Circular Cart, which works with two compact and powerful electric motors. Honda’s E: Hev technology is based on hybrid technology and Formula 1 experience developed for more than 20 years.

In the new HR-V, the E: HEV system is optimized to produce power and 253 Nm of torque; 22 PS can produce more power from Jazz. The number of cells in the battery increased by 25 percent and 80 kW more electrical power is stored compared to Jazz. The power control unit (PCU) is smaller and integrated into the engine compartment; The new HR-V is available in every driving conditions outside the city or in the city, comfortable, high fuel efficiency and low emissions. In our test drive, we obtained mixed use at 5.5 lt/100 km as fuel economy and performance. However, in much slower use, we saw that this value fell down in ECO mode quite down. It completes the acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 10.7 seconds.

Smart Electronic Control Unit; Depending on driving conditions, it decides on the most efficient driving mode in terms of fuel and automatically switches between home driving, hybrid driving or gasoline driving. When choosing the most efficient gasoline driving mode, which is the most efficient mode in fixed and fast highway driving, In the moments of sudden acceleration, the system goes into hybrid driving mode. Hybrid driving directs the power from the generator to the gasoline engine to charge the battery. In addition, sports mode provides sharper gas response; The ECO mode sets the air conditioning system and gas reaction to emphasize fuel efficiency. Drivers can select the B-Menzil function that offers my energy feedback at different levels at the time of filtering or braking for a more electric vehicle-like experience. The energy backward level and the slowdown effect can be adjusted through normal D-menzil with F1 elciks behind the steering wheel. Honda’s high -efficiency fixed gear system offers a total higher electric driving time rate for use for the city compared to other hybrid products sold today.

Honda engineers redesigned HR-V in a more rigid body structure compared to its predecessor to maximize driving experience and comfort. Taking advantage of comprehensive suspension, steering and braking improvements, the new HR-V, which responds to the driver’s routers more sensitive and faster, offers a much safer, more enjoyable and more comfortable driving experience. The stiffness of the steering wheel and the stretching rate increased by 15 percent and a softer feeling was provided in the direction changes. The suspension system, which is optimized to reduce friction, responds faster and more sensitive to steering movements; Honda’s active handling support system (AHA) reacts to loads that occur in fast steering movements or sudden obstacle maneuvers, while the vehicle balance support system (VSA). New HR-V E: Electric brakes in Hev for a safe and enjoyable driving experience; It controls the regenerative and hydraulic brakes smoothly and provides a soft and controlled braking feeling. Advanced Brake System; Vehicle Balance Support System (VSA) contains electronic aids such as Emergency Brake Support (BAS), Hill Departure Support (HAS) and Automatic Brake (ABH).