Is the petrol Honda HR-V a good choice?

I have read that you have recently been road testing the Honda HR-V. Are Honda still having problems getting hold of the model and would petrol rather the diesel in HR-V be a sensible choice?

Asked on 26 April 2016 by Friendlybear

Answered by Honest John

My reports are here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/our-cars/honda-hr-v/ And my original road test is here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/honda/honda-hr-v-2.../ You're right. Honda UK simply can't get the numbers from the Mexican factory that supplies its RHD UK cars. Unfortunately the UK/Euro 1.5iVTEC isn't a very pleasant motor in the HR-V with a manual box. It's better with the CVT-7, but you have to be patient. HR-Vs are also assembled in Thailand in RHD with a more powerful 1.8iVTEC and CVT-7, but we don't get that. The best is the one I'm running which is the 1.6iDTEC. No trouble at all in 8,250 miles.

Tags: buying a new car suvs

Similar questions

Need a practical car with good access for elderly passenger - any ideas?

I am planning to change my car soon. I'm currently driving a Honda Civic 2.2 diesel. I've had it eight years and love it. Sadly it is no longer suitable for my elderly mother of 86 and small neurotic terrier....

How good is the Honda HR-V?

I am looking to downsize from my Honda CR-V. A petrol automatic is essential and I am considering buying a Honda HR-V, which seems to be a good step down without getting to small. I have read a number...

Nissan X-trail vs Discovery Sport - Which is easier to get in and out?

How easy is it to get in and out of the Nissan X-Trail or the Land Rover Discovery Sport? These are my two favorite choices but I need easy access for the Mother in-law who struggles getting in and out...

Related models