Behold 2023 car-of-the-year!

Honda HR-V on Thursday night beat other rivals to clinch the coveted Car-of-the-Year award during the 2023 Nigeria Auto Journalists’ Association (NAJA) Auto Awards.The annual awards celebrated outstanding brands and individuals making the wave in the automotive industry. It was a night of elegance as auto personalities led by the industry regulator, the Director-General of […]

Honda HR-V on Thursday night beat other rivals to clinch the coveted Car-of-the-Year award during the 2023 Nigeria Auto Journalists’ Association (NAJA) Auto Awards.The annual awards celebrated outstanding brands and individuals making the wave in the automotive industry.

It was a night of elegance as auto personalities led by the industry regulator, the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Joseph Osanipin, stormed the prestigious Oriental Hotel in Lagos for the auto industry’s most coveted awards event.

Out of the tens of awards, the Car-of-the-Year award was the most sought after with Honda HR-V unveiled as the number one car on Nigerian roads.

The presentation of the laurel was done by the NADDC DG to Mr. Remi Adams, Head Sales, Marketing & Logistics and Akintola Jemmy, Area Manager, both of Honda Automobile West Africa at the award night.

In the presence of other stakeholders, Honda clinched the prestigious laurel, expressing delight and excitement over the recognition of the brand.

The All-New Honda HR-V was introduced in Nigeria by Honda Automobile Western Africa Ltd (HAWA).

The HR-V assembled in Nigeria, by Nigerians and for Nigerians, has been designed to cope with the peculiar terrain of Nigeria.

The new HR-V represents the Third Generation of the Hi-Rider Revolutionary Vehicle, building on the successes of the First Generation (1999-2006); Second Generation (2006-2023) and the All-New HR-V which is the third generation.

Defined by the same key design concepts of function and beauty, the compact coupe-inspired silhouette is familiar yet exciting in appearance, with a playful character and confident SUV stance.

Its sleek stance is achieved by increasing ground clearance by 25 mm, now a total of 195mm GC and reducing the front overhang further reinforcing the robust SUV appeal.

Aerodynamic improvements are achieved without the need for unnecessary design features that often compromise styling. 

Interior design, class-leading spaciousness

 The interior is designed with a focus on space and light to elevate the sense of airiness in the cabin. This airy feeling is amplified by a unique ‘Air Diffusion System’ where L-shaped vents are positioned in the top corners of the dashboard. 

Honda HR-V shoved aside Suzuki Espresso and Changan Eado to clinch the award.

Commenting on the award, Adams commended NAJA for recognising the brand with the prestigious award.

He said it was a morale booster for HAWA in its determination to continue to churn out quality Made–in–Nigeria vehicles.

HAWA has a state-of-the-art plant in Idi-Iroko Ogun State where it assembles vehicles, motorcycles and their parts with an installed capacity of 1000.