2019 Honda HR-V Affordable Practicality
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Date: 2019-05-30
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Comments and reviews: 10
Bill Morley
I enjoyed the review, and you probably give more and better info than any other reviewer, but, as usual in these crossover reviews, there are two KEY elements that were NOT discussed: Roof rack options, such as configurations and carrying capacity (for instance would we need 3rd party manufacturers for this) and also towing capacity There are plenty of folks, like myself, who enjoy biking and kayaking, both of which need to be carried outside of the vehicle, and my Honda Fit, bless it, simply is not designed for any exterior cargo. I would love to see someone FINALLY giving us information about these important features, so that people who love the outdoors can make a better informed decision
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I enjoyed the review, and you probably give more and better info than any other reviewer, but, as usual in these crossover reviews, there are two KEY elements that were NOT discussed: Roof rack options, such as configurations and carrying capacity (for instance would we need 3rd party manufacturers for this) and also towing capacity There are plenty of folks, like myself, who enjoy biking and kayaking, both of which need to be carried outside of the vehicle, and my Honda Fit, bless it, simply is not designed for any exterior cargo. I would love to see someone FINALLY giving us information about these important features, so that people who love the outdoors can make a better informed decision
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Sean O'Neill
I dont get it. Rear hatches are more difficult to open in tight parking situations. Unless you want to block your rear vision, the useable cargo space is going to be the same. The fuel economy is going to be worse than the car counterpart due to weight and aero. They seat the same and have the same headroom as their car counterparts. The off-roading ability is nonexistent or the same as the cars. If you need a minivan, they make really nice ones nowadays. The stigma thing is pure silliness. But for most people, the midsize sedan still makes the most sense as a daily use vehicle. This trend is not logical. We are living in an age of popularity for its own sake.
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I dont get it. Rear hatches are more difficult to open in tight parking situations. Unless you want to block your rear vision, the useable cargo space is going to be the same. The fuel economy is going to be worse than the car counterpart due to weight and aero. They seat the same and have the same headroom as their car counterparts. The off-roading ability is nonexistent or the same as the cars. If you need a minivan, they make really nice ones nowadays. The stigma thing is pure silliness. But for most people, the midsize sedan still makes the most sense as a daily use vehicle. This trend is not logical. We are living in an age of popularity for its own sake.
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Bill Redding
Please. the Subaru Crosstrek is MORE than just a lifted Imprezza. Id expect the average person to say something like that, but certainly not someone who knows cars like you do. Really. Its like people saying the Honda Ridgeline is just a Pilot with a bed on the back -- also clueless. Both observations are simply looking at the exteriors of the vehicle, not underneath/in-depth. In these 2 cases, looks ARE deceiving. Otherwise, you do great videos and are one of THE top people doing them. and certainly someone to check out when researching a new car: What does Alex say about it? Thanks for what you do, -- BR
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Please. the Subaru Crosstrek is MORE than just a lifted Imprezza. Id expect the average person to say something like that, but certainly not someone who knows cars like you do. Really. Its like people saying the Honda Ridgeline is just a Pilot with a bed on the back -- also clueless. Both observations are simply looking at the exteriors of the vehicle, not underneath/in-depth. In these 2 cases, looks ARE deceiving. Otherwise, you do great videos and are one of THE top people doing them. and certainly someone to check out when researching a new car: What does Alex say about it? Thanks for what you do, -- BR
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Darren Persad
We took delivery of our 16 HR-V EX-L w/ Navi in July 2015 just after they began hitting dealers, and it has been serving our small family needs well. Unfortunately, it is built to a price and you do notice a lot of small things here and there, but the HR-V is really improving here, now. The HR-V/Vezel still comes better equipped in other markets, and Honda also no longer offers a manual transmission in the North American HR-V, but its a solid enough vehicle and wont let you down. Just manage your expectations.
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We took delivery of our 16 HR-V EX-L w/ Navi in July 2015 just after they began hitting dealers, and it has been serving our small family needs well. Unfortunately, it is built to a price and you do notice a lot of small things here and there, but the HR-V is really improving here, now. The HR-V/Vezel still comes better equipped in other markets, and Honda also no longer offers a manual transmission in the North American HR-V, but its a solid enough vehicle and wont let you down. Just manage your expectations.
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Dylan Robinson
This is an amazing car. Replace the stock rims to reduce touring trim weight by up to 50lbs Then the underpowered engine sees some more light. Its quite enough power for everyday driving, but loses its fun around highway speeds. It is very impressive in its practicality and the AWD is perfect for snow. I love the features of the car but Honda could have added a beefier inline 4, turbo, or even v6 option. I agree with this reviewer quite alot. And one more thing. the legroom is class leading. easily
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This is an amazing car. Replace the stock rims to reduce touring trim weight by up to 50lbs Then the underpowered engine sees some more light. Its quite enough power for everyday driving, but loses its fun around highway speeds. It is very impressive in its practicality and the AWD is perfect for snow. I love the features of the car but Honda could have added a beefier inline 4, turbo, or even v6 option. I agree with this reviewer quite alot. And one more thing. the legroom is class leading. easily
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bird718
if it was me, i would go with the jeep compass because of the ground clearance, looks and all that stuff from this group. the lack of awd on the kia soul is a deal breaker and the slow altercation of the Subaru makes it undesirable. the toyota is fwd and less storage. i live in the northeast and they always say its your tires but its not, i been with fwd, rdw. 4x4 and awd in noreasters and its not just tires you want awd here with ground clearance.
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if it was me, i would go with the jeep compass because of the ground clearance, looks and all that stuff from this group. the lack of awd on the kia soul is a deal breaker and the slow altercation of the Subaru makes it undesirable. the toyota is fwd and less storage. i live in the northeast and they always say its your tires but its not, i been with fwd, rdw. 4x4 and awd in noreasters and its not just tires you want awd here with ground clearance.
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tekz
Considered this, C-HR, Kona and CX3 in the sub compact segment. Ended up with CX3 with a good deal. HRV wouldve cost me more, no incentives and high int rate plus features I didnt like with this HRV were: anemic 1. 8L engine, CVT, weird location of rear door handle, driving dynamics were below CX3, halogen lights (other than top trim, & lane watch? Most use blind spot monitor not a camera on side mirror Didnt really care about cargo capacity.
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Considered this, C-HR, Kona and CX3 in the sub compact segment. Ended up with CX3 with a good deal. HRV wouldve cost me more, no incentives and high int rate plus features I didnt like with this HRV were: anemic 1. 8L engine, CVT, weird location of rear door handle, driving dynamics were below CX3, halogen lights (other than top trim, & lane watch? Most use blind spot monitor not a camera on side mirror Didnt really care about cargo capacity.
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rottinjonny
Unless you need all wheel drive, Id pick the Honda Civic hatchback any day over this. It costs slightly more initially, but its superior fuel economy more than makes up for that. Its got a ton of cargo space and people space, too. And its much, much zippier. 9. 5 seconds is really pushing it for getting up to highway speed safely. The Civic with the turbocharged engine does 0-60 in 6. 6.
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Unless you need all wheel drive, Id pick the Honda Civic hatchback any day over this. It costs slightly more initially, but its superior fuel economy more than makes up for that. Its got a ton of cargo space and people space, too. And its much, much zippier. 9. 5 seconds is really pushing it for getting up to highway speed safely. The Civic with the turbocharged engine does 0-60 in 6. 6.
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rmwarriors16
Thank you for the wonderful review. I wanted to add my opinion about the comparison. The CHR has terrible blind spot on the rear, Jeep is for the most part unreliable, the Honda is good but I would worry about the CVT because those transactions arent know to be reliable and that engine is weak but reliable as far as I know. I hope Honda adds a turbo option.
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Thank you for the wonderful review. I wanted to add my opinion about the comparison. The CHR has terrible blind spot on the rear, Jeep is for the most part unreliable, the Honda is good but I would worry about the CVT because those transactions arent know to be reliable and that engine is weak but reliable as far as I know. I hope Honda adds a turbo option.
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ronnie greher
Very good review. Comparing Honda reliability and cost to maintain to Kia is very lopsided imo. Tough to beat Honda on practicality, along with fuel economy. Jeep? Um NO The HRV is still a bit pricey when loaded up, but it will serve you well for many years. I have 2 Honda Fits that have been very reliable, fuel efficient, and inexpensive to maintain.
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Very good review. Comparing Honda reliability and cost to maintain to Kia is very lopsided imo. Tough to beat Honda on practicality, along with fuel economy. Jeep? Um NO The HRV is still a bit pricey when loaded up, but it will serve you well for many years. I have 2 Honda Fits that have been very reliable, fuel efficient, and inexpensive to maintain.
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