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Honda joins the compact SUV set with 2016 HR-V (pictures)

Honda's newest model is called the HR-V, joining a trend of compact SUV models that offer interior utility, comfort and all-wheel-drive.

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Wayne Cunningham reviews cars and writes about automotive technology for CNET's Roadshow. Prior to the automotive beat, he covered spyware, Web building technologies, and computer hardware. He began covering technology and the Web in 1994 as an editor of The Net magazine.
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At the Los Angeles auto show, Honda showed off its much-anticipated compact SUV, named the HR-V. This naming convention follows that of its big brother, the CR-V.

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The HR-V's grille design, which flows outwards to the headlights, follows current Honda model styling.

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The HR-V's total length is just over 14 feet, making it a good size for urban dwellers.

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The HR-V's offers a "Magic Seat" feature similar to that of the Honda Fit, allowing different configurations for the cargo area.

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Power comes from a 1.8-liter four cylinder engine, mated to either a six speed manual or continuously variable transmission. The engine produces 138 horsepower, which should be adequate but not exciting for the HR-V.

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The HR-V can be had in front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive formats, although the manual transmission is not available with all-wheel-drive.

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Honda rates the cargo capacity at 58.8 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down.

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In EX-L trim, as shown here, the HR-V benefits from comfortable leather-covered seats.

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Honda makes its latest tech available for the HR-V, including LaneWatch, its take on a blind-spot monitoring system.

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Honda fits the HR-V with its dashboard-mounted navigation head unit.

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Honda notes that the HR-V will go on sale early next year. No pricing has been announced.

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