2/11/2023 0 Comments 2019 honda hr v![]() We’d advise customers to haggle on the price, though, as the HR-V range starts from around £29,000, which makes it quite a bit more expensive to buy than its close rivals. At the top of the range, Advance Style models add a contrast roof colour, LED active cornering lights, an upgraded audio system and a wireless smartphone charging function.īuyers won’t have to spend any time wrangling over what power option to go for - the HR-V is offered solely with a 129bhp 1.5 i-MMD (Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive) full hybrid set-up, while all models are front-wheel-drive. Honda expects the Advance trim to account for 60 per cent of HR-V sales - attracting buyers with extra standard kit such as an automatic tailgate, dual-zone climate control and a heated steering wheel. Honda has got the basics right with its latest HR-V: the exterior looks subtly stylish, while a peek inside highlights a simple and well-executed cabin design, with good build quality and a pleasing material fit and finish.Įlegance, Advance and Advance Style make up the available trim levels, with the entry specification including 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, digital dials, heated front seats, and a nine-inch touchscreen with a reversing camera. It was arguably an opportunity missed by Honda, after the quirky first-gen HR-V (launched in 1998) had shown the way for blending 4x4 looks with hatchback style and lower running costs. Yes, it was smart enough, with useful practicality and generous standard kit, but it suffered from a level of anonymity that never really allowed it to become a big hit with buyers. The latest Honda HR-V is now in its third generation, although you might struggle to remember the previous crossover model. Buyers looking for a little more flexibility may also be put off by the new HR-V’s smaller boot space, its lack of a manual gearbox option and only having a single engine choice - albeit Honda’s frugal e-HEV hybrid unit. ![]() The catch is that the HR-V is more expensive to buy compared with its close rivals and, while it performs the basics well, it ultimately doesn’t do enough to outshine the class leaders. Its family car credentials are boosted further by excellent safety kit and decent on-board tech, while the HR-V isn’t too bad to look at, either. Blind zones are nearly non-existent and so long as you have the rear headrests down, rearward visibility is also excellent.The Honda HR-V is a reasonably practical option for buyers wanting a compact SUV that delivers great fuel economy and useful interior space. One thing of note is the excellent outward visibility. I particularly like the climate controls of the HR-V and I hope that other Honda models incorporate them in the future. Unfortunately it does not have the new infotainment system of the Accord but it does have a volume knob (if you read my Honda Civic review, you’ll know why I’m highlighting that). Interior Design – The interior design is reminiscent of other Honda models. It is not a pleasant sound and it overshadows every other sound including the radio. Wind and road noise are prevalent at highway speeds but worse still is the engine noise when accelerating. Noise, Vibration, & Harshness – Cabin insulation from the outside world is not the greatest in the HR-V. Those rear seats though have a party piece as they not only fold down but they can also fold up so that you can carry taller items that would not fit in the trunk. However the rear seats are tight for someone my size. At 6’4”, I just just fine in the front seats although a bit more leg room would have been nice. Interior Space – Depending on your height and where you sit, you can either be comfortable or wanting for more leg room. There’s also a decent amount of grip from the tires and with the available AWD system, you can take it on some light off-road trails. The steering, while vague in feel, is direct and quick to react to inputs. Once you do manage to get up to speed, you can feel confident that the 2019 Honda HR-V will go around twisty roads without needing to slow down too much. With 476 used 2019 Honda HR-V cars available on Auto Trader, we have the largest range of cars for sale available across the UK. Handling – While acceleration is disappointing, handling is not. Forward collision alert and emergency braking are standard features across all trim levels. Stopping is straightforward with an easy to modulate brake pedal. On the plus, it does help the HR-V reach the good fuel economy numbers.īraking – The brakes are adequate for a crossover of this size. As in, it holds the rpms at very high numbers when accelerating and is slow to react to driver inputs when going for an overtake on a highway. A CVT is the only available transmission and unfortunately it behaves like a more traditional CVT. ![]() However for the 2019 model year, it is no longer available. ![]() Transmission – In the past, there was an option for a manual transmission with the Honda HR-V.
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