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Honda HR-V (2015 to 2021)

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Honda HR-V (2015 to 2021)

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    Summary


    The second-generation Honda HR-V is a small SUV/crossover that shares its platform with the previous Jazz supermini. This model was launched in 2015 and it came to the end of its production cycle in early 2021, ahead of an all-new hybrid-only HR-V model launching later the same year.

    The HR-V received average to good reviews from the UK motoring media across its production life, with our overall Expert Rating generally placing it in the middle of the small SUV/crossover field over the last couple of years. The HR-V Sport model that arrived towards the end of its model life tended to receive poorer reviews than the rest of the range.

    The Honda HR-V received particular praise for its spaciousness, practicality and versatility, but was criticised for a lack of refinement and poor value for money compared to rivals.

    As of October 2022, the HR-V has an Expert Rating of 63% based on 23 reviews.

    Key specifications


    Body style: Small SUV/crossover
    Engines: petrol, diesel
    Price: From £20,040 on-road

    Launched: Autumn 2015
    Last updated: Spring 2019
    Replacement due: Late 2021


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    Safety rating


    Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

    Overall score: 5 stars
    Date tested: November 2015
    Read the full Euro NCAP review

    Adult protection: 86%
    Child protection: 79%
    Vulnerable road users: 72%
    Safety assist: 71%

    Note on safety rating

    The second-generation Honda HR-V was originally crash tested by Euro NCAP back in 2015 and awarded a five-star rating. However, this rating expired in January 2022 and is no longer valid as the car no longer meets the standards required for such a rating. This is normal practice, as Euro NCAP reviews its ratings on most cars annually with most ratings expiring after about six or seven years.

    However, if you are comparing a used Honda HR-V to vehicles of similar age, whose ratings will have probably also expired, its safety rating score is still useful.

    Eco rating


    Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

    No eco rating

    The Honda HR-V was not lab tested by Green NCAP during its production life.

    Reliability rating

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    Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

    No reliability rating

    As of October 2022, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Honda HR-V to generate a reliability rating.

    The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the HR-V, we’ll publish the score here.

    Awards


    Trophies, prizes and awards that the Honda HR-V received

    2017

    • Honest John Awards – Best Small Crossover

    2016

    • AM Awards – New Car of the Year
    • Tow Car Awards – Best Tow Car, under 1,400kg

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    The Honda HR-V has received fairly average from the UK media, with our overall Expert Rating currently ranking it in the middle of the small SUV field.Honda HR-V (2015 to 2021)