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2023 Honda HR-V e:HEV review
The Honda HR-V e:HEV won’t be for everyone, but it's for those wanting something a cut above the rest in the small SUV segment.
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Anthony Crawford
2022 Honda HR-V vs 2024 Renault Arkana Comparison
Honda HR-V
Renault Arkana
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2022 Honda
HR-V
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2024 Renault
Arkana
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Honda HR-V e:HEV L
Based on the Renault Arkana ESPRIT ALPINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L - 50L
172 to 345 km
50L - 55L
295 to 330 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$26,900 - $36,950
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CarExpert's Take
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Resolved and thoughtful design
- Magic seats and flat-folding boot are winners
- Ride and handling are first-class
Misses
- Only seats four
- Four-star ANCAP rating
- No sunroof
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks sharp
- No price rises with more spec
- Impressive open road refinement
Misses
- DCT still clumsy off the line
- No hybrid option for Australia
- Back seat is a little cosy
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$750)
Colours Available
The HR-V is available in the following colours:
- Premium Opal pearlescent
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent
- Meteoroid Grey metallic
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
All colours are a no cost option.
Solid White is standard on all bar the R.S. Line, with the following finishes a $750 option:
- Universal White
- Zanzibar Blue
- Metallic Black
- Metallic Grey
- Flame Red
- Valencia Orange (R.S. Line only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1799 | 1333 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L, 1.5L | 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 89kW - 105kW | 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6600 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 145Nm - 253Nm | 262Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3500 - 4300 | 2250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 - 13.5 | - | |
