There is a lot of demand for Crossovers now and in this segment, the Honda HR-V stands out as a pretty hot favourite considering the reliability of its manufacturer and it’s sporty good looks.
The Car
The car is made out to target the top end of the market and it doesn’t disappoint.
The base models already receive climate control, cruise control, a 7.0-inch touchscreen, a 6-speaker sound system, six airbags, a reversing camera with three angles, and two ISOFIX child seat points. Bluetooth compatibility, audio streaming, a wide-angle reversing camera with three modes and an electric parking brake also come standard and give the vehicle 5 stars on the ANCAP safety scale.
Higher up on the trim levels will add bigger wheels, auto LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, roof rails, rain-sensing wipers, push-button start, chrome cabin finishes, leather steering wheel and Honda’s nifty LaneWatch active safety system, which acts as a blind-spot monitor. All these put together give you one really impressive vehicle!
The Drive
The seating position is high in the HR-V and you’ll have enough adjustment options to get comfortable in the pilot’s seat. It’s comfortable enough with the cloth seats since the support and design makes the seats comfortable enough. Steering is a little skittish but you’ll have enough resistance for the drive to be enjoyable.
For a crossover that is supposed to have the makings of an SUV, the engine disappointed in terms of power, but you’ll do well enough overtaking and cutting in and out on the road. It’s actually a pretty good car to be driving around in the vity thanks to the Auto Hold feature is very useful in traffic situations The engine is no powerhouse, but it’s also relatively responsive off the line for finding gaps in traffic. It takes bumps well enough but in comparison to some other models we’ve tried, the HR-V lacks the finesse of some of its competitors in ironing out the road quality.
The Interior
Honda has done a good job with the interior of the HR-V though and the first impressions when you climb into the cabin is that it’s decidedly classy what with the leather padding and the sharp trim. The dials and controls are quite modern looking too and are well-placed within reach. Of course there are a lot of well-placed holders and pockets and storage areas to accommodate anything you need to carry in your car and you won’t complain about the amount of space since there’s a good amount of head and legroom.
You’ll also get a pretty decent 437 Litres of space in the boot. With the Magic Seats system you can really adjust the backseat to give you a wide range of positions that will give you plenty of space to ferry items back home, all the way up to a whopping 1462L if you need it!
Overall
With the HR-V’s great design, clever seats and classy feel, there is no wonder why so many people have chosen to drive this vehicle home
Original : Reviewing the Honda HR-V
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