The Honda HR-V underwent a major redesign in 2023, introducing a slew of advanced safety technologies. This overhaul not only modernized the compact SUV but also helped it earn prestigious safety ratings. The 2023 Honda HR-V received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest accolade—the 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating. The vehicle achieved the Institute’s highest crashworthiness ratings in all evaluated categories. Furthermore, its standard front crash prevention system received "SUPERIOR" ratings from IIHS in vehicle-to-vehicle and daytime vehicle-to-pedestrian avoidance tests.
Honda Sensing® Suite
Adhering to Honda's long-standing "Safety for Everyone" approach, all HR-V models come equipped with the Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies. This includes:
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Pedestrian Detection
This system is designed to identify and react to imminent collision scenarios, including those involving pedestrians. It has received accolades as a "front crash prevention" system by the IIHS.
Forward Collision Warning
This technology alerts the driver to a potential collision with a vehicle detected ahead, allowing for preventive action.
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
These features work in tandem to detect unindicated lane departures and take corrective action to keep the vehicle on the road.
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
LKAS helps to keep your car centered within a detected lane, making it useful on long highway drives.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
This system maintains a set speed and distance behind a vehicle detected ahead, reducing the need for manual speed adjustments.
Additional Safety Features
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) with Traction Control
VSA® senses and corrects oversteer and understeer scenarios, enhancing cornering stability. Traction Control minimizes wheel spin during acceleration on loose or slippery surfaces.
Controlled Braking
The 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) aids in maintaining control during hard braking, while Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) optimizes braking power based on internal weight distribution. Brake Assist enhances braking performance during panic stops.
Hill Start Assist
When stopped on an incline, this feature maintains brake pressure temporarily to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward.
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
This next-generation body structure is designed to disperse frontal impact energy, enhancing occupant protection and controlling it in severe collisions to minimize cabin intrusion.
In conclusion, the 2024 Honda HR-V not only fulfills but exceeds safety expectations. With its Honda Sensing® suite now standard or available across all new Honda models, as well as additional safety features, the HR-V demonstrates Honda's unwavering commitment to driver and passenger safety.
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