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Spec
B8
HR-V
Maximum Power
-
119 kW
Maximum Torque
-
145 Nm
Engine Size
-
1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
-
16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
-
196 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
437 l
Airbags
-
6
Kerb Weight
-
1360 kg
Seating Capacity
-
5 seats
Warranty
-
3
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Spec
B8
HR-V
Model Introduced Year
-
2022
Generation
-
Built on Honda’s global compact SUV platform with improved safety and comfort
Facelift History
-
New generation introduced with updated design and improved features
Facelift Launched Since
-
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Body Style
-
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
-
2026
Production Status
-
active
Segment
-
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1360 kg
Vehicle Type
-
SUV
Spec
B8
HR-V
Length
-
4340 mm
Width
-
1790 mm
Height
-
1590 mm
Wheelbase
-
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
196 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
196 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
437 l
Kerb Weight
-
1360 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
1780 kg
Payload Capacity
-
410 kg
Towing Capacity
-
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
-
5 seats
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.5 m
Front Headroom
-
975 mm
Rear Headroom
-
965 mm
Front Legroom
-
1065 mm
Rear Legroom
-
958 mm
Spec
B8
HR-V
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
-
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Torsion Beam
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
-
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
-
Torsion Beam
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
B8
HR-V
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Climate Control
-
Automatic Climate Control
Power Windows
-
All Doors Auto
Keyless Entry
-
Smart Key
Push Button Start
-
Standard
Wireless Charging
-
Standard
Sunroof
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
-
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED Projector
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
437 l
AC Type
-
Automatic Climate Control
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Automatic Climate Control
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors Auto
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
-
Standard
Engine Warranty
-
24 Months
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
6.2
Panoramic Roof
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors Auto
Push Button Start
-
Standard
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Leather
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Built-in
Voice Command Support
-
Built-in
Accelerator 0 100
-
11.5 sec
Air Conditioning
-
Automatic Climate Control
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Smart Key
Lift Gate
-
Standard
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Automatic Climate Control
Mirror
-
All Doors Auto
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Smart Key
Powered Tailgate
-
Standard
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Smart Key
Rim Size
-
18-inch Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Standard
Sonar
-
Front and Rear
Sound System
-
8
Source Model Column
-
hr-v
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
-
Standard
Trim Level
-
top
Unlocking
-
Smart Key
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Smart Key
Walk Away Lock
-
Smart Key
Wireless Charger
-
Standard
Spec
B8
HR-V
Engine
-
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
-
Petrol
Hybrid System
-
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
-
1498 cc
Cylinders
-
4
Cylinder Layout
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
-
16
Valves per Cylinder
-
4
Aspiration
-
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
-
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
-
119 kW
Maximum Torque
-
145 Nm
Combined Power
-
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
-
Not Applicable
Motor Type
-
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
-
Not Applicable
Motor Location
-
Not Applicable
Drive Type
-
FWD
Transmission
-
CVT
Top Speed
-
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
-
11.5 sec
Quarter Mile
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
87.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
106.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Battery Type
-
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
-
Not Applicable
Electric Range
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B8
HR-V
Gearbox
-
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
-
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
-
Continuously Variable Transmission
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
-
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain
-
4x2
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
-
CVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B8
HR-V
Claimed Mileage
-
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
-
13 km/l
Highway Mileage
-
17 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
40 l
Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
-
Standard
Real-world Mileage
-
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
-
40
Combined Driving Range
-
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B8
HR-V
Airbags
-
6
ABS
-
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
-
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
-
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
-
Front and Rear
AEB
-
Standard
BA
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
-
Not Available
Driver Airbag
-
6
EBD
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Hill Hold
-
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
-
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Not Available
Side Airbags
-
Not Available
Stability Control
-
Standard
TCS
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
ABS EBD
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
B8
HR-V
Cruise Control
-
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
-
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Standard
Parking Sensors
-
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
360 Degree Camera
-
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
-
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
LED Projector
Auto Wipers
-
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Front and Rear
Reverse Camera
-
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Standard
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Around View Monitor
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
-
Standard
Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front and Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
B8
HR-V
Seat Material
-
Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver Electric
Heated Seats
-
Standard
Ventilated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
-
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
6
60 40 Split Seat
-
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Driver Electric
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Driver Electric
Fabric Seats
-
Leather
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Driver Seat
-
Driver Electric
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Premium cabin with touchscreen infotainment, digital cluster, comfortable seats, and modern design
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Leather
Interior Colours
-
6
Seat Trim
-
Leather
Spec
B8
HR-V
Infotainment System
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
-
Wireless
Android Auto
-
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Standard
Number of Speakers
-
8
Navigation System
-
Built-in
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Not Applicable
USB Ports
-
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
-
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
-
Wireless
Voice Recognition
-
Built-in
Infotainment Screen Size
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Audio Speakers
-
8
Audio System
-
8
Display Audio
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Built-in
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wireless
Touchscreen
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Spec
B8
HR-V
LED Headlamps
-
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lamps
-
LED
Fog Lamps
-
LED
Roof Rails
-
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
-
18-inch Alloy
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Roof Type
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
-
LED
Fog Lights
-
LED
Front Fog Lights
-
LED
Led Headlights
-
LED Projector
Auto Headlights
-
LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lights
-
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors Auto
Front Fog Lamps
-
LED
Headlamp Levelling
-
LED Projector
Headlamps
-
LED Projector
Headlight Type
-
LED Projector
Headlights
-
LED Projector
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
B8
HR-V
Approach Angle
-
18 deg
Departure Angle
-
20 deg
Wading Depth
-
350 mm
Terrain Modes
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
18 deg
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
20 deg
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
196 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
196 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
350 mm
Spec
B8
HR-V
Tyre Size
-
225/50 R18
Wheel Type
-
18-inch Alloy
Front Brake Type
-
Disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
-
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
-
18-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Tyre Type
-
225/50 R18
Wheel Diameter
-
18-inch Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Standard
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Handbrake Type
-
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
-
Standard
Wheel Material
-
18-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
18-inch Alloy
Spec
B8
HR-V
Service Interval
-
10000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
-
Moderate
Battery Warranty
-
24 Months
Maintenance Plan
-
24 Months
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10000 km / 12 months
Service Plan Duration
-
24 Months
Service Plan Distance
-
24 Months
Service Plan
-
24 Months
Service Intervals
-
10000 km / 12 months
Spec
B8
HR-V
Warranty Years
-
3
Warranty Kilometers
-
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
-
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty
-
3
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
B8
HR-V
CO2 Emissions
-
142 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Idle CO2 Output
-
142
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
142
Spec
B8
HR-V
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
11 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
13 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
14 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
17 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
20
Spec
B8
HR-V
Ownership Role
-
Top
Price Zar
-
529900 ZAR
Pricing Role
-
Current listed price
Starting Price
-
529900
Starting Price Zar
-
529900
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