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For the export model of the Vezel, see Honda HR-V.
Honda Vezel
Overview
ManufacturerHonda
Also calledHonda HR-V
Production2013-present
AssemblyYorii, Saitama, Japan
Guangzhou, China (Guangqi Honda)
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door wagon
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
RelatedHonda Fit
Honda WR-V
Honda XR-V
Powertrain
Engine1.5L L15B I4
1.8L R18A1 I4
Transmission7-speed automatic
CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,610 mm (102.8 in)
Length4,295 mm (169.1 in)
Width1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Height1,605 mm (63.2 in)
Curb weight1,180–1,270 kg (2,601–2,800 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorHonda HR-V (first generation)
Honda Crossroad (Japan)

The Honda Vezel is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Honda. The vehicle was first introduced to the Japanese market in late 2013, and made its North American debut at the New York Auto Show in April 2014 with the revived name Honda HR-V.[1] The HR-V nameplate has been carried over to other markets, including Sri Lanka, Australia and Canada.[2][3] In Singapore the official Honda distributor sells the HR-V, while the parallel imported version retains the name Vezel.[4]

Origin and debut

Honda "Urban SUV Concept" (2013)

The Urban SUV Concept is based on Honda's Global Compact Series, which includes the Honda Fit subcompact and the Honda City subcompact sedan. This vehicle was unveiled in 2013 North American International Auto Show as the reintroduced Honda HR-V.[5][6]

Honda Vezel (2013-)

Honda Vezel (Singapore)

The design of Honda Vezel is based on Honda "Urban SUV Concept". “Vezel” is coined from “bezel”, the oblique faces of a cut gem, with the “V” for “vehicle.”[7]

The vehicle was unveiled in 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.[8] Japan models went on sale on 20 December 2013. The Vezel is available with two powertrains, as a conventional gasoline-powered and as hybrid electric vehicle.[7] In Japan, it is regarded as a luxury vehicle as the width dimension exceeds Japanese Government dimension regulations, and Japanese buyers are liable for yearly taxes as a result. The Japanese road tax obligation is held to a more affordable tax bracket due to the engine displacement being held under the 2.0 L threshold.

The conventional Vezel is equipped with a 1.5-liter direct-injection DOHC i-VTEC inline-four engine coupled to a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and it is available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions.

The Vezel hybrid version is equipped with Honda’s next-generation sport hybrid i-DCD system that combines a 97 kW (130 hp), 156 N⋅m (115 lb⋅ft) 1.5-liter direct injection engine with a 22 kW (30 hp), 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) motor, Honda’s Real Time AWD, Reactive Force Pedal. The hybrid version fuel economy is 27.0 km/l (76.3 mpg‑imp; 63.5 mpg‑US) (3.7 L/100 km) in the Japanese JC08 cycle, while the gasoline version has a fuel economy of 20.6 km/l (58.2 mpg‑imp; 48.5 mpg‑US) (4.9 L/100 km) in the JC08 cycle.[7]

European launch is expected in 2015 and will be sold under the Honda HR-V name.

Tokyo Auto Salon 2014 concepts (2014-)

The Vezel Modulo Concept includes red leather upholstery at seats, centre console, dashboard.[9] There was also a Mugen Vezel Concept, fitted with various Mugen accessories.[10][11]

The vehicles were unveiled in Tokyo Auto Salon 2014.[12][13][14]

Engines

Petrol engines
Model Years Type/code Power@rpm, Torque@rpm
DBA-RU1 (G, X, S; FF) 2013- 1,496 cc (91.3 cu in) I4 (L15B) 131 PS (96 kW; 129 hp)@6600, 15.8 kg⋅m (155 N⋅m; 114 lbf⋅ft)@4600
DBA-RU2 (G; AWD) 2013- 1,496 cc (91.3 cu in) I4 (L15B) 131 PS (96 kW; 129 hp)@6600, 15.8 kg⋅m (155 N⋅m; 114 lbf⋅ft)@4600
DAA-RU3 (HYBRID, HYBRID X, HYBRID Z; FF) 2013- 1,496 cc (91.3 cu in) I4 (LEB) 132 PS (97 kW; 130 hp)@6600, 15.9 kg⋅m (156 N⋅m; 115 lbf⋅ft)@4600
Electric motor (Honda H1) 29.5 PS (22 kW; 29 hp)@1313-2000, 16.3 kg⋅m (160 N⋅m; 118 lbf⋅ft)@0-1313
combined ?
DAA-RU4 (HYBRID, HYBRID X, HYBRID X L-package; 4WD) 2013- 1,496 cc (91.3 cu in) I4 (LEB) 132 PS (97 kW; 130 hp)@6600, 15.9 kg⋅m (156 N⋅m; 115 lbf⋅ft)@4600
electric motor (Honda H1) 29.5 PS (22 kW; 29 hp)@1313-2000, 16.3 kg⋅m (160 N⋅m; 118 lbf⋅ft)@0-1313
combined ?

Transmissions

Petrol engines
Model Years Types
DBA-RU1 (G, X, S; FF) 2013- CVT
DBA-RU2 (G; AWD) 2013- CVT
DAA-RU3 (HYBRID, HYBRID X, HYBRID Z; FF) 2013- 7-speed automatic (Dual clutch Transmission)
DAA-RU4 (HYBRID, HYBRID X, HYBRID X L-package; 4WD) 2013- 7-speed automatic (Dual clutch Transmission)

Recall

Vezel Hybrid produced in Japan from July 2013 through February 2014 were recalled due to a problem with the software program controlling the 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) which could cause a delay in the ability to begin driving or the inability to move at all.[15]

Honda recalled 160,000 Fit subcompact and Vezel sport-utility vehicles, manufactured from August 2013 through February 2016, in Japan, because of defective power steering and a part that controls the electric current in the vehicles. The recall does not affect any Honda models sold abroad.[16]

See also

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Honda Vezel.
  1. ^ Adams, Davis (17 April 2014). "HONDA'S 2015 HR-V SUBCOMPACT CROSSOVER MAKES PHOTOGRAPHIC DEBUT IN NEW YORK". Digital Trends. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  2. ^ Stevens, Mike. "Honda HR-V Confirmed For Australia: Official". The Motor Report. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  3. ^ ANNOUNCING THE ALL-NEW HR-V COMPACT SUV
  4. ^ "Honda Vezel VS Nissan Qashqai: Is it Worth The Extra $5,000?". Carsome Singapore. 4 December 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  5. ^ Honda Urban SUV concept previews Fit-based crossover
  6. ^ Honda Urban SUV Concept
  7. ^ a b c Honda News (2013-12-20). "Honda begins sales of new VEZEL and VEZEL hybrid in Japan". Green Car Congress. Retrieved 2013-12-30.
  8. ^ Anita Lienert (Nov 20, 2013). "Honda Vezel Previews Small SUV for U.S." Edmunds.com.
  9. ^ Tokyo Auto Salon 2014: Honda Vezel Modulo Concept
  10. ^ 無限 | VEZEL | ヴェゼル
  11. ^ MUGEN | VEZEL
  12. ^ 「東京オートサロン2014 with NAPAC」出展概要
  13. ^ Overview of Honda Exhibition at TOKYO AUTO SALON 2014 with NAPAC
  14. ^ MUGEN POWER 2014 TOKYO AUTO SALON 2014 with NAPAC Overview of Exhibition
  15. ^ Recall of Fit Hybrid/Vezel Hybrid
  16. ^ [1]
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