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Honda HR-V Drops Manual Transmission
Honda Motor Co. will no longer offer a manual transmission in its HR-V subcompact crossover vehicle sold in the U.S.
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Honda Motor Co. will no longer offer a manual transmission in its HR-V subcompact crossover vehicle sold in the U.S.
The only transmission available in the 2019 HR-V, which goes on sale next week, will be an upgraded version of the car’s continuously variable transmission mated with the current 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine. Honda says it has tweaked the CVT to simulate gear changes and engine braking functions.
Honda had offered a 6-speed manual on the HR-V since launching the vehicle in 2016. But the transmission was available only on the base model and couldn’t be paired with all-wheel drive.
For 2019, the base model has added standard halogen projector headlights and LED daytime running lights. All trim lines get a revised grille, new bumpers and a 7-inch infotainment display that’s compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration.
The HR-V is reverting to traditional knobs to control the audio system’s volume. The current model uses touchscreen sliders.
A variety of driver-assist and safety technologies have been added to up-level trim variants. The new HR-V Sport adds 18-inch wheels, black-painted exterior trim, aluminum foot pedals and a leather-wrapped variable-ratio steering wheel.RELATED CONTENT
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