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2014 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2016 Honda HR-V (FAQ) | Edmunds.com

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image2014 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2016 Honda HR-V (FAQ) | Edmunds.com

The 2016 Honda HR-V is one of several new subcompact crossover SUVs that will hit dealerships next year. They promise excellent mileage along with the kind of useful packaging that SUV buyers crave.

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  • 7driver7driver Member Posts: 145
    Back seat looks a bit better than the CX3 but still quite tight. And it's pretty ugly. Seems Honda's entire line is either ugly or bland.
  • cotakcotak Member Posts: 89
    Another model to fill the niche of America's irrational hate of the hatch backs/wagons.

    Personally, having seen the limitation of the CR-V and CX-5 in terms of load capacity. I don't understand why you'd buy this class of cars unless you are irrational.
  • daddioof4daddioof4 Member Posts: 50
    It amazes me what Car mfg will put out to market, but on the other hand refuses to make. I can not understand why nobody will make an entry level station wagon. I have heard the statements that US buyers won't buy them. but what they don't say is why. I would buy one, but all the ones that exist or did exist are out of my price range. Loved the Mazda6 wagon a few years ago, but it only came as top of the line. If they would have sold it for a couple hunded more than the sedan, it would have been a no brainer to buy. But, I didn't want the 6 banger with auto and leather and such.

    Another thing, if any one would come up with a reasonable priced wagon that had the ability to carry a 4x8 sheet of drywall, a lot of DIY would line up for them.
  • agent0090agent0090 Member Posts: 26
    Looks nice. Seems a little sportier than the CRV (hopefully it comes with better handling), and it's nice to see the lift-up back seats. The in-laws have a Ridgeline and it's a surprisingly useful feature if you don't always have the back seats occupied. I also like that the rear seats fold flat. Too bad the floor isn't flat like it is the civic, but I guess you can't have everything.

    While I too would like a wagon, I realize that I'm in the minority on that issue. This will probably be a strong contender when it comes time to replace our aging Matrix.

    And hey cotak, just because someone might make different choices than you doesn't them irrational. Quit trolling.
  • bankerdannybankerdanny Member Posts: 1,021
    daddioof4 said:



    Another thing, if any one would come up with a reasonable priced wagon that had the ability to carry a 4x8 sheet of drywall, a lot of DIY would line up for them.

    Sorry, but you're wrong. DIY folks (and I am one) are frugal (or just plain cheap) they won't spend $20k to buy a new full sized wagon when they could spend $7k on a used Explorer, Expedition, Tahoe, or Pilot. Your full size wagon would languish on showroom floors, sell in low 4 digit numbers and ultimately be cancelled after costing the manufacturer millions in lost development costs.

    Places like IL and C&D'd forums are echo chambers on this subject (and in support of manual transmissions and diesel engines). All those voices you hear saying they would love a wagon are simply a few people reflecting back to one another. For the car buying public as a whole there is no real demand for wagons. If there were someone would absolutely build one.
  • bankerdannybankerdanny Member Posts: 1,021
    cotak said:

    Another model to fill the niche of America's irrational hate of the hatch backs/wagons.

    Personally, having seen the limitation of the CR-V and CX-5 in terms of load capacity. I don't understand why you'd buy this class of cars unless you are irrational.

    I love hatchbacks. I own 2, a 2009 Vibe GT and a 1972 MGB-GT, and have owned 5 or 6 others over the years. But I think a vehicle like this is a perfect compliment to a small wagon/hatch like the Fit. It offers all the utility and fuel economy of a civic hatch with the improved visibility afforded by the slightly higher ride stance of a CUV.
  • chicagostanchicagostan Member Posts: 1
    No word on whether Honda will offer a hybrid engine, as it does in Japan? Disappointing. That' what I'm waiting for. Ford needs a competitor for the C-Max. (I used to own one but gave it back because of repeated breakdowns.)
  • darthbimmerdarthbimmer Member Posts: 606
    It's like a Dodge Caliber, but less ugly and likely a heck of a lot higher quality.
  • fordson1fordson1 Unconfirmed Posts: 1,512
    Tons of people and cargo capacity + 127 lb/ft of torque equals acceleration similar to that of a motor home.
  • schen72schen72 Member Posts: 433
    Honda has released wagons in the past: Accord wagons and more recently the TSX wagon. They did not sell well. While some people on this forum may want wagons, the sales numbers don't lie.
  • darthbimmerdarthbimmer Member Posts: 606
    Wagons and hatchbacks sell in huge numbers. It's just that for the past 20 years they've been SUVs and CUVs. It's the style the general public in the US prefers.
  • denverdavo2denverdavo2 Member Posts: 1
    Does anyone know what kind of front leg room this car might have? I'm 6'4" and find the CR-V to be uncomfortable. However, the Chevy Trax (which should have the same leg room as a Buick Encore) is quite comfortable. I've been finding that the Japanese have not been addressing comfort issues for we taller Americans. Any thoughts?
  • Sandman6472Sandman6472 Member Posts: 7,075
    Drive a VW Golf and love it. Sat in the HR-V and very well done. Hear that it's a bit slow to get up and go but will have to try one before I decide. I love this smaller size vehicle since the kids have their own vehicles and we're empty nesters now. Went back to work part time a few years back so want a smallish vehicle like the Golf, Encore, HR-V etc. to get around. The ergonomics in the HR-V are great except for the lack of knobs on the infotaninment and a/c system, something I will not give up at this point. Have a feeling that Honda will come to their senses and fix this faux pas either in the refresh or the next generation. I don't want an LX which has these things as I prefer the EX-L model so will either wait or spend my consumer dollars somewhere else. Buick did do an outstanding job with the 2017 Encore though the mpg's are still a bit too low for my liking.
    Luckily, I have time on my side and can wait a few years to purchase my next ride...have more time than money, lol!!

    The Sandman :)B)

    2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)

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