54 HONDA HR-V
HONDA’S COUPE-STYLED COMPACT SUV COMBINES DYNAMIC LOOKS WITH CLASS-LEADING INTERIOR SPACE AND A HIGH LEVEL OF STANDARD FEATURES EVEN ON ENTRY LEVEL VERSIONS. This all-round package gives the HR-V a distinct edge in an SUV sector swamped with accomplished rivals, especially as Honda has over the years built up a formidable reputation for reliability and strong re-sale values. Prices start at £20,690 for an S-trim model with 1.5 litre petrol engine and manual gearbox and the level of standard kit is very good and includes alloy wheels, climate control, front and rear power windows, cruise control, dusk-sensing headlights, dig- ital radio, Bluetooth and USB/AUX sockets. My test model was the top-range EX version with the 1.5 litre 128 hp petrol engine but with CVT auto transmission and priced at £27,500. Additional equipment includes sat-nav, connectivity
ON THE ROAD, THE HR-V IS SMOOTH AND PLEASING
It will seat five adults though ideally four would be more comfortable, and the boot has a large 470 litre capacity boosted to a impressively substantial 1,533 litres. And Honda’s
features, front and rear parking sensors, roof rails, rear- view camera, panoramic glass sunroof, leather interior with heated front and rear seats. Safety features include hill-start assist, forward collision and lane departure warnings and traffic sign recognition with intelligent speed limiter. The cabin is well designed for comfort and practical-
ity and the dashboard is user-friendly with a touch- screen infotainment centre, steering-wheel-mounted controls and a straight-line auto gearshift which is simple to use. The HR-V scores top marks for everyday versatility.
‘Magic Seat System’ means the rear seats slide and drop in an instant to form a flat load floor. The exterior of the car has a more sporty stance than most in the sector, in part due to its sleek coupe-styl- ing, with rear door handles disguised by incorporating them into the edge of the side windows. On the road, the HR-V is smooth and pleasing,
The gear shift is slick, the steering feedback precise and reassuring and ride quality is excellent even on rougher surfaces. The 0-60 mph time of 10.7 seconds is typical of the class standard and top speed is 116 mph. Average fuel economy is 52.3 mpg with emissions of 125 g/km. Honda says the HR-V has ‘an unmatched combina- tion of attributes’ and while I wouldn’t argue with that, I might put it more simply: its a great all-rounder.
TOYOTA Camry Design
TOYOTA’S CAMRY IS A MID-SIZE HYBRID SALOON WHICH OFFERS ZESTY PERFORMANCE AND GOOD FUEL ECONOMY ALONG WITH A SPACIOUS INTERIOR AND GENEROUS LEVEL OF STANDARD FEATURES. It competes with rivals such as the Ford Mondeo and BMW 3 Series in a niche market as the rise of the SUV has resulted in a decline in saloon car sales. However, there are still a significant number of people who pre- fer a booted saloon and the latest Camry should attract attention.
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