Honda · HR-V

HR-V

Released 2021

Honda's small hybrid SUV, sharing the Jazz's e:HEV system and Magic Seats in a taller coupé-style body, suited to buyers who want a compact automatic SUV with a flexible rear cabin.

Body: SUV
Powertrain: Hybrid
Power: 129 bhp
Range: –
Boot: 319 l

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the HR-V is economical and generously equipped, with a well-made interior and clever folding rear seats. The common criticisms are an engine that gets noisy when pushed, lacklustre performance outside town, a small boot and a high price; What Car? found rivals better to drive and more practical, while Parkers rated its ride and handling.

From autocar.co.uk, autoexpress.co.uk, whatcar.com and parkers.co.uk

Specifications

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Performance

Powertrain: Hybrid
Power: 129 bhp
0–62 mph: 10.6 s
Top speed: 105 mph
Engine or motors: 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine, 107 PS (79 kW), with Honda's i-MMD two-motor hybrid system; electric drive motor 131 PS (96 kW), the figure used for power here (bhp converted from kW); 0–62 mph in 10.6 s (Elegance) or 10.7 s (other grades)
Torque: 253 Nm (electric motor); 131 Nm (petrol engine)
Gearbox: Automatic (eCVT), with paddles to adjust regenerative braking
Drive: Front-wheel drive

Range and charging

Economy (WLTP): 52.3 mpg
Efficiency: WLTP combined: 52.3 mpg (5.4 l/100 km) on all grades
CO2 emissions: 122 g/km (WLTP combined)

Practicality

Body: SUV
Seats: 5
Boot: 319 litres
Length: 4,355 mm
Width: 1,790 mm
Weight: From 1,381 kg
Boot: 319 litres (VDA) with the rear seats up; 971 litres to the window or 1,289 litres to the roof with them folded; 60/40 split Magic Seats
Size: 4,355 mm long, 1,790 mm wide (2,028 mm including mirrors), 1,582 mm high; 2,610 mm wheelbase; 11.3 m turning circle; 188 mm ground clearance; kerb weight 1,381–1,416 kg

Tech and safety

Infotainment: Honda CONNECT 9-inch touchscreen with navigation, DAB, Apple CarPlay (wireless) and Android Auto; 7-inch driver's display
Driver assistance: Honda SENSING: adaptive cruise control with low-speed following, Traffic Jam Assist, Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lane Keeping Assist, Road Departure Mitigation, Traffic Sign Recognition, driver monitoring camera; blind spot information with cross traffic monitor from Advance

Pros and cons

Pros

52.3 mpg (WLTP combined) on every grade
Rear Magic Seats; up to 1,289 litres with the rear seats down
188 mm ground clearance

Cons

319-litre boot with the rear seats up
One powertrain, with a top speed of 105 mph and 0–62 mph in 10.6 s at best
Four-speaker audio on the entry grade

Closest rivals

Model	Body	Powertrain	Power	Range	Boot	Released
Mercedes-BenzGLA	SUV	Mild hybrid	134 bhp	–	425 l	2020
PeugeotPeugeot 2008	SUV	Petrol, Hybrid, Electric	99–154 bhp	248 mi	434 l	2019
HyundaiTUCSON	SUV	Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid	148–284 bhp	38.2–40.7 mi	620 l	Jan 2021

Sources

Photo: honda.co.uk

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