jred721
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Saw an article saying that apparently the U.S is stuck with a 1.8L engine for 2019 while the euro spec gets the 1.5 turbo. Its almost like Honda wants to shoot themselves in the foot and get rid of the HRV. What would make them think U.S buyers are not interested in a better engine?
Another kicker: they get an HRV sport with the 1.5 turbo and a 6 speed manual with performance dampers.
https://www.thetorquereport.com/honda/2019-honda-hr-v-arrives-in-europe-with-a-1-5l-turbo/
"Even if the 2019 Honda HR-V received a refresh, the one thing that it’s lacking here in the US is a better engine. Well luckily buyers in Europe will have a better option, since Honda has announced that the 2019 HR-V is now available with the same 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder that’s available in the Civic and CR-V."
"The 2019 Honda HR-V Sport is powered by a 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder with 179 horsepower that can be mated to either a six-speed manual or CVT transmission. In addition to the upgraded engine, the HR-V Sport also gets what Honda calls “Performance Damper” technology. The damper system is integrated at the front and rear of the car and works by counteracting the relative lateral and torsional movement through the chassis to keep the HR-V planted to the road with less body roll."
Another kicker: they get an HRV sport with the 1.5 turbo and a 6 speed manual with performance dampers.
https://www.thetorquereport.com/honda/2019-honda-hr-v-arrives-in-europe-with-a-1-5l-turbo/
"Even if the 2019 Honda HR-V received a refresh, the one thing that it’s lacking here in the US is a better engine. Well luckily buyers in Europe will have a better option, since Honda has announced that the 2019 HR-V is now available with the same 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder that’s available in the Civic and CR-V."
"The 2019 Honda HR-V Sport is powered by a 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder with 179 horsepower that can be mated to either a six-speed manual or CVT transmission. In addition to the upgraded engine, the HR-V Sport also gets what Honda calls “Performance Damper” technology. The damper system is integrated at the front and rear of the car and works by counteracting the relative lateral and torsional movement through the chassis to keep the HR-V planted to the road with less body roll."
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