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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 Volvo XC40 Comparison
Honda HR-V
Volvo XC40
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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 Volvo XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
40L - 50L
172 to 345 km
54L
383 to 394 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
- Just an electric Volvo XC40
- Solid base spec, Google tech
- Free servicing for five years
Misses
- Doesn't get Twin Motor's larger battery
- Additional weight can hurt urban ride
- Imminent rebadge and refresh
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 | ||
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.
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1799 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 89kW - 105kW | 145kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6600 | 4800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 145Nm - 253Nm | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3500 - 4300 | 1500 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 - 13.5 | 11.3 | |
