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General Information

Name
The Runabout
Year
2016
Make
Honda
Model
HR-V
Color
Modern Steel Metallic
Packages
EX
History
Purchased 16 May 2015 with lower trim kit, lit door sill scuff plates, body side molding, and cargo tray. See modifications for updates.
Sold 25 June 2022 after 7 years and 95k miles. Farewell to the Runabout.
2016 Honda HR-V (Modern Steel Metallic)
Modded to boost performance as a fuel efficient mini truck that is used primarily as a daily commuter.

Modifications

Drivetrain
Aug 2017: Replaced stock air intake with AEM CAI and Injen hydrophobic prefilter cover.
Interior
Oct 2017: Rubberized spare tire bin to reduce road noise (kind of helped). Added additional weather stripping to reduce total exterior noise (helped quite a bit).
Nov 2017: Added dash mat.
Dec 2017: Added WeatherTech FloorLiner DigitalFit front floor mats (447051).
Dec 2018: Added phone mount to dashboard for map visibility.
May 2019: Added rear seat back protectors that became available on 2019 model. Invoice actually included "customer says will fit 2016."
June 2019: Added main cargo net and velcro nets attached to cloth between wheel wells and rear hatch.
Aug 2019: Added windshield tint strip.
Oct 2020: Added custom sewn leather steering wheel wrap.
June 2021: Added Siless insulation mats and foam in door panels and cargo area.
Exterior
Sept 2019: Added window visors.
Oct 2019: Added roof rails and cross bars.
June 2021: Added FormFit hood air deflector.
Audio
July 2021: Added 2016 CR-V head unit and installed CarPlay beta patch.
Lighting
Dec 2017: Installed DWVO H4 LED headlights rated at 16k lumen max with 5000K light color.
June 2021: Upgraded interior and backup lights to 5000K LED.
Exhaust
Dec 2017: Dynomax Super Turbo muffler (17730) installed.
Wheel and Tire
Nov 2017: Moved to Pirelli Cinturato Strada All Season after 38k miles on stock.
June 2021: Moved back to stock Michelin MXV4 at 81k miles.

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