What’s the Benefit? HR-V opens up a world of possibilities for its owners, thanks to its exceptional versatility.
The Feature: The HR-V vastly expands one’s capabilities with its 60/40 split 2nd-row Magic Seat®.
It can be configured in numerous ways to adapt instantly to a wide variety of circumstances and needs.
If you’ve got a crew along for the ride, the HR-V’s 2nd-row Magic Seat® is ready to accommodate.
With the seatbacks up and the seat bottom down, HR-V provides room in the rear for up to three passengers to cruise comfortably.
Since the seatback is split 60/40, you can even carry one or two passengers while still extending your cargo-carrying capacity by folding down one side or the other.
Its three distinct modes make for extraordinary functionality:
UTILITY MODE: The Utility Mode will probably be the most used of the HR-V’s many seating configurations.
This mode allows for maximum cargo capacity26—up to a cavernous 58.8 cubic feet to be exact.
The seat can easily be folded with levers accessible from the rear of the vehicle or the rear doors.
Thanks to the low lift-over height of the hatch and low floor height, large and heavy items can be easily loaded. Four tie-down anchors make it easy to secure cargo as well.
TALL MODE: The Tall Mode is another useful cargo-carrying configuration for tall items that need to remain upright, such as a large plant.
This would also be useful for bringing an uncrated dog along, since the side-door entry is even lower than the rear entry of the vehicle, making it easy for most dogs of any age to get in or out.
With almost 4 feet from floor to ceiling, the space can even accommodate a mountain bike with its front wheel removed.
LONG MODE: The Long Mode is perfect for those who need to carry long items like lumber or a stepladder, or even recreational items such as surfboards or musical instruments.
Simply fold down the rear seat on the passenger’s side and tilt the front-passenger seat all the way back, and you will have up to 8 feet of room.
The HR-V’s Long Mode accommodates bulkier items without the need for a roof rack.