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Honda HR-V

GH4Stock varies — page stays live

The GH4 chassis is the 5-door, four-wheel-drive (4WD) variant of the first-generation HR-V. To handle the additional weight and mechanical resistance of the dual-pump Real Time 4WD system, the GH4 was often configured with the more powerful SOHC VTEC version of the 1.6-liter D16A engine.

Engine
D16A SOHC VTEC
Displacement
1,590 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
CVT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Honda HR-V GH4Honda HR-V — representative 1st gen (GH) image

Chassis variants of the HR-V

GH3D16A SOHC1,590 ccFFCVT / 5MT
GH4D16A SOHC VTEC1,590 cc4WDCVT / 5MT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,110 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,590 mm
Weight
1,240 kg
Shipping volume
11.08 M³

Manufacture year vs. registration year

Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:

Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
GH4-100XXXXXXJul 1999 – Jun 2001Pre-facelift 5-door 4WD
GH4-110XXXXXXJul 2001 – Feb 2006Facelift 5-door 4WD

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This GH4 was produced 1999–2006; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.

KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.
ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.
MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.

Common questions about the GH4

How does the 4WD system on the GH4 operate?
It uses Honda's Real Time 4WD dual-pump system, which operates in front-wheel-drive mode during normal conditions and automatically transfers torque to the rear wheels when front traction is lost.
Does the GH4 use a VTEC engine?
Yes, many GH4 units were specified with the D16A SOHC VTEC engine producing 125 PS, compared to the non-VTEC 105 PS base motor.