Does the 2019 Honda HR-V have all-wheel-drive?
Now that the 2019 class of Honda vehicles have begun to arrive at the Meridian Honda showroom, our product experts have been going over these models with a fine-toothed comb. Once word spread to our customers that the new compact Honda crossover SUV was available for sale or lease, we immediately started fielding calls, texts and emails from potential buyers asking, ‘Does the 2019 Honda HR-V have all-wheel-drive?’ Depending on which of the available HR-V trims a buyer was to choose, yes, all-wheel-drive is certainly an option. Let’s take a look at what the 2019 Honda HR-V has to offer and how it can change the way people experience one of the newest members of the automaker’s available lineup.
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Which trims offer AWD?
Honda’s all-wheel-drive system can be added as an option on LX, Sport, EX and EX-L trims. The top-of-the-line Touring version comes with all-wheel-drive as standard equipment. It’s worth pointing out that one of the Honda model’s biggest rivals, the Toyota CH-R, is only available with front-wheel-drive.
There are a few ways in which the Real Time all-wheel-drive system equipped on the 2019 Honda HR-V stands out from the options in the rest of the class. The automaker has improved the system’s performance in providing grip and handling in low-traction environments on wet or slippery road surfaces. Additionally, Honda has also refined the vehicle’s power steering system that will make the 2019 HR-V most stable at highway speeds and nimbler when maneuvering through tight spaces like parking lots.
How efficient is the HR-V?
There is naturally going to be a slight drop in Environmental Protection Agency scores, but by only a few points in city and highway measurements. Take a look at the chart below to take a look at the all-wheel-drive fuel economy scores for the 2019 Honda HR-V.
| Trim |
FWD |
AWD |
| LX |
28/34 |
27/31 |
| Sport |
28/34 |
26/31 |
| EX |
28/34 |
26/31 |
| EX-L |
28/34 |
26/31 |
| Touring |
N/A |
26/31 |
*Based on 2019 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.
If you would like to learn more about the 2019 Honda HR-V, make an appointment with a Meridian Honda product expert today.
