What's a smaller alternative to my wonderful Honda CR-V?
I like the idea of downsizing marginally from my current 2015 Honda CRV - the newer model is wider as well as slightly longer.
Its replacement needs to be automatic, while I want something with improved economy (current real mpg is 33.7 on the auto CR-V) and with Honda reliability.
What I don't want to sacrifice is the spacious feel and comfort of a bigger car. Do I look at the slightly narrower Kia Sportage, or the smaller Honda HR-V, or one of the Skoda SUVs?
Or should I simply stay with a bigger car and have another Honda CR-V?
Its replacement needs to be automatic, while I want something with improved economy (current real mpg is 33.7 on the auto CR-V) and with Honda reliability.
What I don't want to sacrifice is the spacious feel and comfort of a bigger car. Do I look at the slightly narrower Kia Sportage, or the smaller Honda HR-V, or one of the Skoda SUVs?
Or should I simply stay with a bigger car and have another Honda CR-V?
Asked on 10 November 2021 by Barney
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The three cars you suggest are all excellent in their own right.
The Kia Sportage is very sensibly designed, practical inside and has an excellent seven-year warranty.
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/kia/sportage-2016/
The Skoda Karoq is even better designed with an interior that feels well built and is littered with smaller storage areas. Its boot is big and practical, its 1.5-litre petrol engine is spritely and will be cheaper to run than your Honda.
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/skoda/karoq-2017/
The Honda HR-V hybrid is cheap to run and has a well designed interior, although you'll like find the boot a little small.
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/honda/hr-v-2021/
Another car I would consider is the Toyota CH-R – it's smart looking and nice to drive, plus its hybrid engines are very good on fuel. Toyota arguably has an even better reputation for reliability than Honda.
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/toyota/c-hr-2016/
The Kia Sportage is very sensibly designed, practical inside and has an excellent seven-year warranty.
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/kia/sportage-2016/
The Skoda Karoq is even better designed with an interior that feels well built and is littered with smaller storage areas. Its boot is big and practical, its 1.5-litre petrol engine is spritely and will be cheaper to run than your Honda.
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/skoda/karoq-2017/
The Honda HR-V hybrid is cheap to run and has a well designed interior, although you'll like find the boot a little small.
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/honda/hr-v-2021/
Another car I would consider is the Toyota CH-R – it's smart looking and nice to drive, plus its hybrid engines are very good on fuel. Toyota arguably has an even better reputation for reliability than Honda.
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/toyota/c-hr-2016/
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