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Honda HR-V 2 (RU)

Subcompact Crossover

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Product Overview

Honda HR-V Mk2 (chassis code RU) is an affordable subcompact crossover in production from 2015 to 2020. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.5 to 1.8 liters.

A rather bland vehicle, the HR-V uses a good selection of reliable, albeit underpowered, engines. Honda's great manual transmission is standard, while CVT is available. The hybrid drivetrain can help the owner save on fuel and car tax but worsens the drive experience and makes long-term reliability a fantasy.

Unfortunately, the HR-V doesn't have independent rear suspensions.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 18%

Pros

Low official fuel consumption

Cons

No powerful engine options
Only available with small engines
No independent rear suspensions

What external reviewers found

External score 49%

Pros

Great all-rounder
Excellent fuel economy
Decent handling
Decent infotainment
Gorgeous styling

Cons

Poor fuel economy
Lack of standard equipment
Lacklustre tech
Lacks all-wheel drive
No adaptive cruise control
Somewhat expensive

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.5 i-VTEC 130hp

1.5 i-VTEC 130hp AT

1.5 i-VTEC 130hp Euro6d

1.5 i-VTEC 130hp Euro6d CVT

1.5 i-VTEC Hybrid

1.5 VTEC Turbo

1.5 VTEC Turbo CVT

1.6 i-DTEC

1.6 i-DTEC Euro6d

1.8 i-VTEC

1.8 i-VTEC AWD CVT

1.8 i-VTEC CVT

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 45% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

The standard HR-V is among the better cars in its class to drive, so Honda had a decent base to improve on. The Sport adds a bit more aural appeal in the form of an artificial sound generator. It's roomy, too, with a decent boot and Honda's trademark'magic' fold-up rear seatbases that are now sorely absent from the Civic.

Pros

Comfortable to drive
Decent handling

Cons

Sub-par infotainment

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 42% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The Honda HR-V has built its reputation on being a relatively straightforward option. The entry-level engine and trim options are still the ones that most crossover buyers should stick with. Honda has fitted the turbocharged 1.5-litre VTEC from the Civic, developing 180bhp and 240Nm of torque. Drive is sent strictly to the front wheels, and Honda claims 0-62mph in 7.8 seconds.

Pros

Powerful engine
Comfortable ride
Decent infotainment

Cons

Lacklustre tech
Cabin lacks wow factor

cnet^[3]

Reviewer score 54% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

Honda's 1.5-liter turbo I4 would be a much better option for the HR-V. The wheels might be big, but the suspension still does a good job of soaking up bad roads. Honda Sensing, the automaker's suite of active and passive safety systems, is only available on the EX trim.

Pros

Fun to drive
Excellent fuel economy
Comfortable ride

Cons

Lack of standard equipment
Somewhat expensive

digitaltrends^[4]

Reviewer score 62% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from digitaltrends have found:

Honda dropped paddle shifters for the 2019 HR-V's CVT, but without any real gears to shift, it just wasn't the same. The CX-3 is a great car, but buyers looking for a true crossover will be disappointed. More power and a better transmission would be appreciated, but the Honda has a great all-rounder.

Pros

Gorgeous styling
Comfortable ride
Decent infotainment

Cons

Lacks all-wheel drive
No adaptive cruise control

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References

^ Honda HR-V Sport 2019 review. [autocar].
^ New Honda HR-V Sport 2019 review. [autoexpress].
^ 2019 Honda HR-V review: Staying on a successful course. [cnet].
^ 2019 Honda HR-V Touring review. [digitaltrends].

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autocar^[1]

autoexpress^[2]

cnet^[3]

digitaltrends^[4]