It was almost at the magic speed of 77 km/h.
The moose testing is one the most difficult maneuvers cars have to go through. It can check the stability control and expose any potential dynamic issues. This test has been performed by km77.com over the years. Surprising results have also been reported, some good and some not so.
The Honda is the latest vehicle to avoid the imaginary moose. We are curious about how the subcompact crossover performs under stress. The goal is to avoid the cones at speeds of 77 km/h (or 47.8 mph).
Km77.com tested the 1.5 iMMD Advance Style version. The 1.5-liter engine is paired with a single electric motor to produce 129 horsepower (96kilowatts). The model has wider tires that should allow for a larger contact area.
The HR-V seemed to be able to travel at 77 km/h (47.5 mph) at first glance. The subcompact crossover smashed the first cone at the second gate. The HR-V was able to push the cone again at 76 km/h (47.2mph). The test was passed at 74 km/h (47.2 mph), but the HR-V missed the target speed by 3km/h (1.9mph).
The car’s high center of gravity was noted by test drivers as it showed good reaction times. The car had a little body bounce when it attempted to evasive maneuver. It also lifted its rear wheel at higher speeds. However, km77.com suggests that the small crossover is very dynamic. The stability control does not interfere too much and is only activated in extreme circumstances, according to the testers.
It matches the Mazda CX-30 in moose testing, so it’s comparable to other compact crossovers. This test is not an exceptional result but it should give us a good indication of the North American’s performance in emergency maneuvers.