Interesting Facts About the Honda HR-V RU
The Honda HR‑V first appeared in 1999 and was sold through 2006 in Europe, Japan and select Asia‑Pacific markets. Over the years the model has undergone dramatic redesigns, leading to the current RU‑coded second generation and the newer third generation launched in 2023.
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Fact 1 – Birth of the HR‑V (1999‑2006)
The original HR‑V, built on the Honda Logo platform, was marketed from 1999 to 2006 and was offered as a three‑door SUV in Europe, Japan and select Asia‑Pacific regions.
Fact 2 – Generation Shifts and the RU Code
The second‑generation HR‑V (coded RU) ran from 2016‑2018, received a facelift for the 2019‑2022 model years, and was succeeded by the third generation (RV3/4/5/6) starting in 2023.
Fact 3 – 2019 Refresh Introduced Sport & Touring Trims
For the 2019 model year the HR‑V added two new trim levels—Sport and Touring—and featured updated front‑end styling, marking a notable visual and equipment upgrade.
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