The primary Honda HR-V that got here to American shores in 2016 was a boring crossover sibling of the fabulous Honda Match, which was already an ideal automobile. That HR-V was boring to have a look at, woefully underpowered and fewer satisfying to drive than the Match it was based mostly on, however it received over extra patrons due to its raised seating place and crossover categorization. The HR-V’s true first technology was truly by no means bought within the U.S., and naturally it was manner cooler than the HR-Vs that roam our massive American roads. Now although, you may bid on this three-door 1999 Honda HR-V that is listed on Deliver a Trailer with a clear Massachusetts title.
We’re now on the second technology of HR-V within the U.S., which is bought in different markets because the ZR-V, as a result of the third-gen HR-V in Europe and Japan is a smaller, separate mannequin. Out HR-V gained extra energy and it is the model’s third-best-selling mannequin this 12 months, however it’s nonetheless arguably essentially the most boring mannequin in Honda’s portfolio. A brand new HR-V prices round $30,000 with all-wheel drive, and I believe this low-mileage UK-market HR-V with a handbook transmission and four-wheel drive is a manner higher deal for a manner cooler automobile.
Funky outdoors, standard inside
Honda went fairly daring with the first-gen HR-V’s exterior design; it was a clean-sheet new mannequin so it would not actually appear to be another Honda, and this instance has sporty alloy wheels and a rooftop spoiler that is a hilarious selection for a compact crossover. It is about 20 inches shorter in size than a first-gen CR-V, however it’s solely about 4 inches shorter in top so it is acquired a novel stance. Its chunky fender flares, daring physique strains, and tall tail lights that run the peak of the C-pillar all work collectively to create a classy, sporty wanting little Hello-rider Revolutionary Car — that is what HR-V stands for, after all.
Regardless of having funky blue fabric seats and different blue accents on the gauges, HVAC dials, and steering wheel-mounted Honda badge, the HR-V’s inside is total a sometimes smart late-’90s Honda design. The again seats fold down remarkably flat for an early crossover, and the HR-V’s sq. form facilitates a spacious inside with plenty of usable cargo area. It’s right-hand drive, although, so you will need to stretch to seize your meals on the drive-through.
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This HR-V is powered by a 1.6-liter inline-4 that despatched 105 horsepower and 100 pound-feet of torque via Honda’s RealTime 4WD system, so it is not going to supply a lot so far as straight-line pleasure goes, however authentic critiques of the first-gen HR-V reward its car-like dealing with and fun-to-drive demeanor. It additionally acquired nice fuel mileage with 27.4 mpg mixed, and once more, it seems to be so funky and distinctive you may forgive some lackluster efficiency.
With simply 54,000 miles on its odometer, a clear Carfax, and all of its import paperwork already taken care of, this might make an awesome buy for somebody searching for a particular but dependable and environment friendly automobile. It is promoting with no reserve, and the present highest bid is simply $4,000 with 5 days left in its public sale. If that worth would not go up an excessive amount of, I would must be bodily restrained to stop myself from bidding on it, as a result of I adore it a lot.
