Sounds like this belongs in the HR-V forum, unless I'm misunderstanding your question.

 

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Sounds like this belongs in the HR-V forum,

...Or in the Shopping & Test Driving section, if you are asking about a comparison. Let me know if you want it moved.




The HR-V is a LOT smaller than the CR-V (tho' it shares the clever seat packaging of the Fit, so it holds more cargo than you might think). Rear seat passengers have more room in the CR-V.

The HR-V engine is quite gutless with the automatic IMO (I've driven them a few times).

The CR-V is available with a lot more creature comforts.


The HR-V is easier to park on the street, as it's a lot shorter. (Might be an important trait for fishycomics as he lives in an urban area.)

 

The HR-V is to the Fit what the CR-V is to the Civic. The CR-V is more spacious, has better interior appointments, and presumably drives better. The HR-V is smaller, cheaper, and presumably uses less gasoline (though I think the EPA rating is the same as the CR-V). The HR-V has a small N/A 4-cylinder engine with a CVT. The CR-V has the turbo 1.5 with the CVT.

 

HVR needs:
-better safety ratings from IIHS
-higher ground clearance
-bigger engine

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https://www.planetsubaru.com/honda-cr-v-vs-honda-hr-v.htm

 

I would take a Subaru Crosstrek before I take an HRV.

 

My view on the HR-V is that it's just a more-expensive version of the Fit.

 

While the HR-V is a little too small for me, I am envious of the available 6MT.

 

I own a 2016 HR-V (AWD EX-L Navi). While it was a logical replacement for my VW Golf, it's no CR-V. I consider it to be slow, loud, and uncomfortable, but is reasonably fuel efficient, has the Real Time AWD set-up from the previous generation CR-V, and holds a surprisingly large amount of stuff for something so small. Reliability and low running costs aside, I don't particularly care for it and am going to trade it for a CR-V Touring sometime in the next few months. My advice would be to test both the CR-V and HR-V under various conditions, especially highway driving. The HR-V might be more accurately thought of as a big Fit with AWD versus a "baby CR-V." (Sadly, the 6MT is only available with FWD, and only on the lower two trims).

 

We have owned a Fit since they first became available in the US. Our current one is a 2015, and is a wonderful car! We have also owned CR-Vs for some years, currently have a 2017 Touring. Your summary comparison is exactly how we saw the HR-V compared to the CR-V. They are just miles apart. The HR-V is in fact built on the Fit platform in the same plant as the Fit is in Mexico. The CR-V is, as we know, built on a Civic platform. As the CR-V has grown over the years in both size and price Honda could not go backwards so they just bring out a new model to be the smaller, more affordable replacement. If you look at most car companies this is the trend. You make a model "Newer, bigger, more power, etc." Until you finally move that model out of the niche it use to fit into and have to bring out a new model to go back to where you got started. Look at a new Civic compared to the one from years ago.
We looked at the HR-V for the wife when they came out and thought it was OK, but, as my wise wifey stated, "We don't need another CR-V that is cheapened down, get the Fit." The HR-V was fine for what it was but just wasn't up to the CR-V level that we like. SO, we bought her Fit for use to run around town in and we LOVE it.

 

Thank you.

I like to see a Larger Info system, the same as the CRV for one. Yes a higher seating and clearance, Larger diameter tires , that fit the car. That has gone for years with the CRV small diameter tires. The same LKKS system and not just some side view click video screen coming on per signal turn. The same type cover then a pop up sunshade ADDED to the back.

I more or less would have liked it to be the CRV and Element. As we're seeing it Fit to HRV.

Its now Pilot to CRV

if you get my meaning.

So what would you like see in the fit oops HRV

More compact is the better for me today I own the CRV.

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The CR-V has a more advanced AWD system than the HR-V.

 

Really worth waiting for the next HRV refresh.

 

Rumor has it that Acura may get a HRV based CUV. Wonder if a 1.5t fits under the hood as well.

 

HR-Vs are uglier and more sluggish. CR-Vs are more general and easier to sell. Can't say I've ever met a person who is a proud owner of an HR-V or someone who is looking to purchase one, yet I've met a few people of the latter.

 

I own both

I have owned both for about 8 months, they are awesome in there own way

 

They're not bad to be honest.
HRV has a less powerful engine but it weighs 600 lbs less than the crv.
CRV is more spacious and seats are higher.
Infotaiment system is different too. CR-V has apple carplay and android auto. HRV does not and that is a huge letdown.

 

Too dated platform. Particularly its IIHS safety ratings. Don't actually feel like it's as good a value as the CR-V. Maybe after a major refresh, since I would actually like a smaller car. Someone just asked me Sunday about the HR-V. I said, right now, Subaru Crosstrek would be my choice.

 

Power power and power please 136 is not enough and update the lights on the HRV it's 2018.

 

An HR-V with a 1.5L turbo and with Touring trim would work for me.

 

I wonder how Toyota's mini RAV4 compares to the HR-V?

 

Our CR-V is a AWESOME but a little cold at 30 below 0. It’s everything I needed, wanted and expected in a retirement car.
Our HR-V is AWESOME it heats up REALLY good, HOT air coming out of the vents, but it isn’t as powerful. It’s everything my Wife needed , wanted and expects in a retirement car.
CR-V is luxurious, great gas miliage, GREAT for long trips, all around the better car..
HR-V is very comfortable, it scoots around town, easy to park. It is FUN to drive.
If I had to go down to 1 car, I feel no matter which one I choose to sell would be the wrong one to let go..
Now about the lack of power, lets face it guys, If we wanted LOTS of power we wouldn’t of bought a Honda, we would of had to go to some other car company. I shopped for about 3 years, looking at American & Japanese manufactures and decided to get the car that fits me. The CR-V Touring & HR-V EX-L, are the perfect cars for Patty & I.

 

Agree, not bad trade-offs for the application. I still will wait, if I need a 2nd retirement car, for the HR-V to get updated lights and better IIHS crash rating.

 

I actually prefer the looks of the HRV compared to the CRV. The 2017/2018 CRV has a weird styling.

 

As I see it. The HRV does have a special look. CRV they said it was ballooned and threw different lines to change its looks. If that is the look you're after I am not arguing, Lol>?

the tail needs a lift, which is also not offered, more the remotes put in the more expensive this car gets?

For that Rav-4 4 that has well changed in Size there is no mini rav-4 or post a link to show thanks, unless it's that cross, sport, race. one CHr or whatever?

 

The mini RAV4 is the CH-R

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNDswWoUqp4

 

Fishy, yes Toyota's take on the HR-V market is the C-HR:

Ford is FINALLY coming out with a smaller SUV, also, the EcoSport:

It's true, vehicles grow in size over time (look at the Civic and Accord, who remembers the first generations of those?).

To understand why things need tpo change, read this article by Bob Lutz from Road&Track:

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a12469411/dont-ask-november-2017/

Ask the owner of a subcompact what she dislikes about her Fiesta or Sonic, and the answer will be, “I wish it was bigger.” So, often, the next one is bigger, but it’s also heavier, less fuel-efficient, more costly. It has moved out of its category, and sales disappoint. (“We can’t understand it; we gave them what they wanted.”)