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Honda reveals the 2016 HR-V, the mini SUV that's big on the inside

Honda reveals the 2016 HR-V, the mini SUV that's big on the inside

If there's a need for a slogan behind the new 2016 Honda HR-V, it could do worse than: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Following in the popular template of the Honda CR-V, the HR-V takes the space one step down, sharing a chassis, powertrain and factory with the Honda Fit, a bid to claim a piece of the growing business for small SUVs on American roads.

While it may look like a two-door CUV, the HR-V in fact has a sneaky door handle located on the rear window frame to access the back seat. The exterior is sleek and aggressive-looking with long, swooping lines that define the lower body and a rear that looks vaguely Acura-ish.