page_title: Honda HR-V
section_title: First generation (GH; 1999)
hierarchical_section_title: Honda HR-V / First generation (GH; 1999)
caption_attribution_description: English: 1999 Honda HR-V Automatic 1.6 Front Taken in Warwick
context_page_description: The Honda HR-V is a subcompact, front-engine, four passenger, front- or all-wheel drive crossover SUV, manufactured and marketed by Honda over two generations.
  The first generation HR-V was based on the Honda Logo. It was marketed from 1999 to 2006 in Europe, Japan and select Asia-Pacific markets – and featured three doors or five doors. The two configurations were internally designated GH2 and GH4 respectively.
  After a hiatus between 2006 and 2013, Honda reintroduced the nameplate for the second generation HR-V, based on the third-generation Honda Fit. Production began in late 2013 for the Japanese domestic market and in 2015 in North America, Australia, Brazil and select Asian markets as the HR-V.
  At its introduction, Honda said the nameplate HR-V stood for Hi-rider Revolutionary Vehicle.
context_section_description: The HR-V debuted as the J-WJ concept, one of the four concepts in Honda's J-Mover Series unveiled at the 1997 Tokyo Motor Show and the 1998 Geneva Motor Show. With minimal changes from the concept, the HR-V was marketed exclusively in Japan via Honda's Verno dealership network, aimed at a young demographic. The HR-V was subsequently marketed in Europe with either a Honda D16W1 type 1.6-liter SOHC or a four-wheel drive SOHC VTEC Honda D16W5 type engine. A continuously variable transmission was optional.
  The HR-V shared its platform with the Honda Logo, and was manufactured in Suzuka, Japan.  The all-wheel drive configuration was initially available in a three-door body in February 1999 and was internally designated the GH2. In September 1999, Honda introduced a front-wheel drive, three door variant. Five door models were designated GH4 and were introduced in March 2000. At this time, Honda offered a 123 bhp VTEC engine option for both the three and five-door four-wheel drive models.  Neither a five-door front-wheel drive, or a front-wheel drive model with the VTEC engine were marketed.
  The five-door was 110 mm longer overall, with a 100 mm longer wheelbase (2460 mm). Suspension on all models was via MacPherson strut front suspension and a five-link De Dion-type rear suspension.
  In advance of European pedestrian protection legislation, the HR-V was designed to minimize pedestrian injuries in the event of an impact.  Equipment featured ABS brakes with EBD (electronic brakeforce distribution), dual SRS (supplemental restraint system) airbags, as well as folding power mirrors, power windows, folding rear seats, power steering, heat absorbing glazing, air conditioning, front fog lights and a rear spoiler with an LED center high-mounted brake light. A 285-litre cargo area was equipped with cargo hooks, a subdivided underfloor compartment, and 50:50 split-fold rear seats. Options included body colour roof rails and a large rear roof spoiler.
  The Real Time 4WD system, shared with the CR-V, uses a dual hydraulic pump rear differential where the 4WD system is hydraulically activated when the front wheels lose traction. The HR-V was noted for its low nitrous oxide emissions.
  The HR-V received an exterior and interior facelift for model year 2002.
caption: 1999 Honda HR-V 1.6 (UK)
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