Yahoo Autos 2018 Honda HR-V Engine and Transmission
Slow, noisy, and unrefined, the HR-V’s four-cylinder engine won’t satisfy your inner street racer, and the CVT exacerbates the engine’s incivility.
What’s New for 2018?
The 141-hp 1.8-liter four-cylinder carries over to 2018 with no updates, as do the front- and all-wheel-drive options. The engine pairs to a six-speed manual or a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), but all-wheel-drive models come with only the CVT.
2017 Honda HR-V
Under the HR-V’s short hood is a 141-hp 1.8-liter four-cylinder. We’ve tested front- and all-wheel-drive models, both equipped with the CVT. With front-wheel drive, the HR-V managed a rather sluggish 8.6-second zero-to-60-mph time. Adding all-wheel drive slowed it even further, to 9.3 seconds.
The four-cylinder isn’t a refined engine, with a coarseness that sends vibrations into the cabin, especially when driven hard. The CVT makes efficient use of the engine’s power, but lay your foot into the throttle, and the engine drones on at high revs.
Test Results: Acceleration, Honda HR-V 1.8L Inline-4, FWD
Test Results: Acceleration, Honda HR-V 1.8L Inline-4, AWD
Tow Ratings Compared
Honda suggests avoiding towing anything with the HR-V and has bestowed it a zero-pound rating. That may seem like an oversight, but it’s not the only crossover here that lacks towing capacity.
2018 HR-V In-Depth
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