4 Reasons to Drive a Honda HR-V in Any Season

If you want to drive a small crossover SUV, the 2016 Honda HR-V is the perfect vehicle for you. Many experts describe the 2016 Honda HR-V as one of the more practical subcompact SUVs available on the market due to its spacious, versatile interior and competitive fuel economy. Here are four reasons why you should drive the Honda HR-V all year round.

Unique Style

While Honda based the HR-V on the Honda Fit, the look is entirely different. In terms of style, the HR-V is far more similar to the larger CR-V, right down to the grille and headlamps. The rear door handles of the HR-V are embedded and the rear pillar sweeps upward. For more headroom, the roofline has an arch to it. The fenders also curve and swell.

It is clear that Honda went for a coupe-like feel for the outside of the HR-V. The shape and style of the HR-V is certainly more unique than that of the Honda Fit, if a bit busier.

Fuel Economy

In terms of fuel economy, the Honda HR-V is at the very top of the small-SUV class. The combined fuel economy of this vehicle is 31 miles per gallon. The fuel economy in the city is 25 mpg. On the highways, it hits 35 mpg.

In order to enjoy a vehicle with a top-notch fuel economy, you will need to buy the HR-V with the six-speed manual and front-wheel drive, or the HR-V with the continuously variable transmission. The fuel economy with the all-wheel drive is not as impressive.

^{*25 city/34 highway/28 combined mpg rating for 6MT models. 28 city/35 highway/31 combined mpg rating for 2WD CVT models. 27 city/32 highway/29 combined mpg rating for AWD CVT models. Based on 2016 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.}

Spacious Interior

The Honda HR-V is one of the largest vehicles in the class of small crossover SUVs. If this is difficult for you to imagine, think of a vehicle that is compact yet has an incredibly spacious interior for both the passengers and the cargo. The interior volume of the EX and EX-L trim levels is 96.1 cubic feet. On the other hand, the interior volume of the base models of the Honda HR-V is a whopping 100.1 cubic feet.

With the Honda HR-V, you truly get to enjoy the best of both worlds. You get a vehicle that has plenty of space to offer for passengers and cargo, yet doesn’t take up much space in your garage or on the roads.

Safety Features

The Honda HR-V has received top-notch crash-test scores from the NHTSA. The rearview camera is one of its standard safety features. Buyers can opt to buy a Honda HR-V with a wider-image rearview camera and a LaneWatch. The LaneWatch is a right-side camera that displays a view of the street when the driver uses the turn signal. Once the driver becomes accustomed to this unusual view, LaneWatch will help the driver watch his or her blind spots.

As you can see, there are many reasons you should drive the Honda HR-V in any season. Not only is the interior of the HR-V spacious and the style of the exterior impeccable, but the safety features and fuel economy are top-notch.

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