Honda HR-V 2021 review: small SUV

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Is the Honda HR-V still worth considering? The HR-V is a popular compact crossover in Australia, competing with the Mazda CX-3, Volkswagen T-Cross and Nissan Qashqai. There's a 1.8-litre petrol engine and CVT auto, and in Australia, the HR-V is front wheel drive only. It was facelifted in 2018, and this version is the same as the 2020 HR-V, but is the HR-V a good small SUV? Should you buy the Honda? In this video, Tom reviews the 2021 Honda HR-V RS SUV, including driving dynamics, handling, interior comfort and space to find out.
What do you think of the Honda HR-V? Is the cabin technology acceptable? Does the practicality make up for this car's lower points? Is it quick enough? Leave a comment below and share your opinion.
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Australian review of the 2020 Honda HR-V crossover.

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@tdmap2241 4 года назад

Looking at all the rivals, I still wonder how Honda managed to extract that much interior and boot space. It really stand out in terms of space utilization and practicality. It simply has no equal.

@chasingcars 4 года назад

Such a low floor plan and some very clever packaging. The Magic Seats and large boot are certainly this car's advantages in the small SUV class.

@rohangardner879 3 года назад

I really like the review. I think you did a good job explaining the features and practicality of this car

@stanmiller6960 3 года назад

Bought mine in 2018. Absolutely love it. Can’t fault it

@kaleidoscopeon 3 года назад

Practicality on this car is unmatched. That’s the reason to get this.

@rukh9892 3 года назад

Beautiful review informative video 🌹

@allyssakozlovsky7488 3 года назад

thank you for the review.

@Aussie762 3 года назад

Thanks good review

@S13WA14 4 года назад

Really great car and really good review dude!

@chasingcars 4 года назад

Thanks!

@carr16k 4 года назад

The road noise and bumpy ride especially for the rear passenger is something Honda really needs to fix in their next generation.

@rana7187 3 года назад

you got the point. I just leased this car, everythings are perfect except road noise and bumpy which make me feel it isn't a new car.

@malcolmscott4150 4 года назад

Great review Tom - this model is much better specified in other markets with AWD and other tech options plus newer power trains must be on the way yet it’s space, looks and practicality make it a sensible suv imho

@chasingcars 4 года назад

The practicality piece is really great - Honda just need to keep it in line with modern tech to better take on the likes of the Juke and T-Cross.

@autonewstv86 4 года назад

*Really nice car this is the car I'm getting when I'm 16. Great review Tom!* 👍

@chasingcars 4 года назад

Still a good crossover in many ways!

@aw4610 4 года назад

I would like to take a road trip with you in one of these, Tom. ❤️

@devin_ng 4 года назад

Great Review Tom! I’m using Honda HRV for 5 years now and still think it’s a good car especially in term of practicality, but the road noise is quite bad

@chasingcars 4 года назад

No doubt about it! Glad you're still enjoying the HR-V.

@parvinkumar2023 11 месяцев назад

Bought our Honda HRV and paid for the mud flaps upon purchase. Still did not get the mudflaps, it's almost two years now. I was promised to be contacted by email when I took my car for service in December but did not receive any email from the sales manager. The remote car battery is giving sings for battery change in one and half years. My other car which is a small Hyundai Bought in 2017 has not required any battery change yet. We bought our Honda HRV from Penrith Honda Kumari

@joelim8170 4 года назад

Way more reliable than competitors with direct injection motors and dual clutch gearboxes, if you plan on keeping it for a while.

@chasingcars 4 года назад

That’s the upshot of the old-school SOHC engine.

@mougibear2475 4 года назад

Joe Lim sounds like a honda salesman

@joelim8170 4 года назад

Don’t sell cars. Drive a Toyota myself. Aspire to a Lexus. Just aware of the pitfalls of DI motors and dual clutch transmissions.

@shaharyaarekrem3106 4 года назад

You're mistaken @Joe Lim, HRV has CVT gearbox.. get your facts straights

@joelim8170 4 года назад

My facts are spot on. CVTs are more reliable than dual clutch gearboxes. You’re welcome.

@dutch5580 2 года назад

Nice Iron Rangers there mate!

@PiriakaTrackwrecker 4 года назад

I've loved this design since I first saw a black on black Vezel in Japan before it came out here. I had the chance to grab an early version recently, but went with the XV instead for its radar cruise (best feature ever-switches off my angry overtaking brain and makes cruising in a line up waaay more pleasant), the 4wd, value and cool factor in the orange with those evil black alloys. It loses a little in terms of practicality but I don't regret the decision, I'm stoked with the Suby.

@chasingcars 4 года назад

The exterior design of the HR-V is certainly ageing well.

@andresrestrepomejiacars8268 2 года назад

I love it. Is the best

@simounobrien9096 3 года назад

Errrrr, the faults you mentioned never bothered me in the slightest. My HRV is perfect for my style so I am giving it a 11/10

@johnmckay428 4 года назад

sort of thing and price im in the market for...and every car choice has its compromises...but that tech looks dodgy as...so Kona prob coming out ahead...

@zippygundoo5852 4 года назад

Good review, Tom. Honda really seem to have lost their mojo a number of years ago & don’t seem at all interested in reclaiming their past glory days. Once upon a time, a Honda was an aspirational mainstream brand, now they’re just a rather middling, uninspiring one.

@chasingcars 4 года назад

I think that captures the vibe. You can still tell that there is passion and talent in the chassis development and engineering side - this is a very decent little SUV in the corners - but the finesse and attention to detail in other areas has come a bit loose.

@chrisholmes918 4 года назад

Pls do the 2020 stinger review

@chasingcars 4 года назад

Filmed, so will be served up very soon!

@RJC6 4 года назад

Another great review. Felt Honda has been lazy watching other brands making successes, but itself is not making a determination to lead again...

@chasingcars 4 года назад

Seems a bit that way... in 2020 Mazda is what Honda was in 2000

@RJC6 4 года назад

@@chasingcars even Hyundai and Kia have came from miles behind...

@chasingcars 4 года назад

Very good point.

@reaality3860 3 года назад

Too many words were used to say the Honda 1.8 liter HR-V is underpowered. But the lack of power must surely extend its lifetime...

@williammarshall1629 3 года назад

Agree completely .. after 2 months , I’m sorry I bought a VTi .. tech is worse than my 2105 Mitsubishi

@janielsmith7857 3 года назад

Cutey

@djmtype 4 года назад

So, basically nothing new since 2018 besides the larger price tag

@kaleidoscopeon 4 года назад

Still the best car.

@Penelope416 3 года назад

Just buy a used one to save money.

@stephen25uk 3 года назад

Who needs built-in navigation anyway? your phone is much better.

@digitaldoc100 4 года назад

Such an outdated powertrain, I truly can't get past it. It needs a much better engine, and to lose the CVT. Not sure why Honda has not updated it yet.

@chasingcars 4 года назад

There’s a turbo HR-V available overseas. Wish Honda would bring it to Australia!

@digitaldoc100 4 года назад

@@chasingcars We only get the 1.8NA in the US as well. Pretty bored with these cars with a pedestrian base engine, and no option to upgrade.

@shanemurphy9024 3 года назад

lose the CVT? Not very likely considering the advantages of a CVT over a staged auto. Most people aren't interested in thrashing the bejesus out of their vehicle and those that do don't buy crossovers.

@rossawood5075 6 месяцев назад

@@digitaldoc100Sadly the replacement 1.5 turbo available in other markets is less power and torque than the very reliable variable single cam , way understressed 1800cc chain driven, not a belt that will need replacement engine. This engine has been very reliable and should get high mileages.

@digitaldoc100 6 месяцев назад

@@rossawood5075 Don't care about keeping it for 300k miles. The 1.5T from the CRV has more power.

@BennnWJK 4 года назад

Don’t see the point of this car when there’s the Civic hatchback and the larger CRV crossover

@chasingcars 4 года назад

Smaller dimensions than the now-pretty-long Civic, and a genuine size smaller than the CR-V if what you want is a raised driving position.

@ridef0rlife 4 года назад

Probably for someone who wants a car a little bit bigger than a civic and a little smaller than crv.............called a cross over which is a massively desirable car

@frankopanklaric 4 года назад

You may not. Just like how I dont see the point in civics or golfs. To each his own.

@gordonclark7632 4 года назад

Honda were desirable cars in the 90's but have lost their way since and are now no longer up with the competition.

@chasingcars 4 года назад

The driving dynamics are still reminiscent of that great nineties Honda - but it shows you can't take your eye off the ball tech-wise.

@shanemurphy9024 3 года назад

And yet in important markets like the US Honda still dominates.......

@adi2082 4 месяца назад

It's a shame the new HRV is so much less practical.

@rasitto 3 года назад

The only plus thing about this car is the practicality other than that meh.. Honda become so lazy in the design and tech improvement. I was waiting for the whole new car for the 2021 not just touch up here and there👎

@shanemurphy9024 3 года назад

that is in 2022.