2001 Honda HR-V Reviews, Pricing & Specs

The 1.6L is ok, decent bhp, but it's still a pretty high car, so the acceleration and top speed aren't that impressing. Mine is an automatic which works fine for me although i guess you could squeeze some more power out of the engine with a manual. Pretty fuel efficient and very reliable. Honda's CVT transmission is simple and (i am told) does not break down often. I've certainly had no problems yet (let's hope it stays that way). The offroad capabilities are not that impressive but are satisfactory (it's mainly front wheel drive, but the 4WD kicks in when the front wheels slip). Also what i like about the car is that it is practical (for example the sun roof- there is a plastic cover that can be fitted into the trunk, so that it doesn't take up space.) I am pretty satisfied with the car so far and have really no major complaints. The car handles quite well seeing as it's a mini SUV. The performance is solid. Also i quite like the styling (it's not gorgeous, but it's still a nice car), it also comes in a veriety of funky colours so i would say that it's mainly aimed at the younger drivers. I like the car and would definitely recommend it.May 06, 2008