What is the weight of the Honda XR-V?
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Honda XR-V's manual classic version has a curb weight of 1197kg, which is 1.197 tons. Below is relevant information: 1. Exterior: The Dongfeng Honda XR-V is the second model derived from the Honda CONCEPT-V and shares the same platform as the GAC Honda Vezel. The overall design is full of strength and very fashionable, perfectly matching the taste of young people. In terms of dimensions, the XR-V measures 4275/1770/1605mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 2610mm, the same as the GAC Honda Vezel. 2. Powertrain: The new car will be equipped with an optional 1.8L naturally aspirated engine or a 1.5L Earth Dreams engine, with the former delivering a maximum power of 136Ps. The transmission system is paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a CVT transmission.
Last time I accompanied a friend to pick up a Honda XR-V, I specifically asked the salesperson about the vehicle weight. The weight varies significantly between different configurations. The 1.5L naturally aspirated version weighs around 1,220 kg when empty, while the hybrid version is heavier due to the battery, tipping the scales at over 1,300 kg. For frequent highway drivers like us, the impact of vehicle weight is quite noticeable: a fully loaded car feels much more stable than an empty one, and it's common to see 1.5 tons on the weighbridge at toll stations. A roof rack fully loaded adds another 30 kg, and I remember one camping trip when we overloaded it—the steering wheel became noticeably heavier.
From a material perspective, the Honda XR-V's weight control is meticulously engineered. The base model with a steel body weighs just over 1.2 tons, while the higher trim with a panoramic sunroof adds an extra 20kg. The heaviest is the 4WD version, where the additional drivetrain components push the weight close to 1.4 tons. When I upgraded the wheels, I weighed them - each original 17-inch alloy wheel is 3kg lighter than aftermarket ones, no wonder there's a half-liter difference in official fuel consumption figures. The hybrid version's battery pack hidden under the rear seats alone weighs 80kg, but the energy recovery system does deliver significant fuel savings.
Working at a 4S dealership, I often get asked about the XR-V's weight, which depends on the specific model year. The new version uses more high-strength steel in its body, making it about 50kg lighter than the older model. The most noticeable difference is when pushing the car – the front-wheel-drive version can be moved by two adults when empty, while the four-wheel-drive version requires three people putting in effort. I remember a customer who installed a full roll cage, adding a straight 70kg to the weight, which almost caused the car to fail its annual inspection.
