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New Honda HR-V UK review - pictures

by: Auto Express team

25 May 2018

Honda has returned to the compact-crossover market with the new HR-V. 
The HR-V is based on the Honda Jazz supermini. 
The cabin has a high-quality sophisticated feel, thanks to piano black trim and a sporty centre console. 
Interior space is massive for a supermini-crossover with the HR-V's interior space more comparable to the larger Qashqai than the Juke. 
The HR-V also features Honda's 'magic seats', which means the rear seats fold flat into the floor of the car, but also flip up cinema-style for taller objects. 
Despite the chunky SUV looks, the HR-V is only available with front-wheel drive.
Only two engines are offered in the HR-V: a 1.5-litre VTEC petrol and 1.6-litre i-DTEC diesel. 
The HR-V has a high-riding sporty look, which is similiar to the Mazda CX-3. 
The diesel engine will return 68.9mpg. 
With the rear seats folded flat the space in the back is 1,533-litres.
The dashboard has been cleared of buttons to give a more refined and simple look. 
With the rear seats up the boot space is 470 litres, which is 40 litres bigger than the Nissan Qashqai.