SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT To try and help you decipher the small SUV market, today we’re taking a look at two Japanese underdogs of the segment; the 2016 Honda HR-V and the new Suzuki Vitara S Turbo. Both of these are quite popular in Australia, although, they can’t catch the […]
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2016 Honda HR-V VTi-L review (video)
One segment experiencing year-on-year growth in the Australian automotive market is the Small SUV. The 2016 Honda HR-V is the third most popular entrant, behind only the dynamic Mazda CX-3 and segment-leading Mitsubishi ASX (according to VFACTS June 2016). Released in Australia last year, the HR-V features bulbous styling with […]
Honda City & HR-V Limited Editions announced for Australia
Honda Australia is sprucing up its City and HR-V range with the introduction of the LE special editions. These packages boost overall value. For the City LE, Honda has packed in $4000 worth of added features over the VTi-L model. It includes a Modulo sports bodykit with front and rear […]
Honda Australia launches Jazz, HR-V, CR-V, Civic limited editions
Honda Australia has announced a handful of special editions to spice up the local range, based on the HR-V, Jazz, CR-V, and Civic sedan. Starting with the Jazz Limited Edition, Honda has fit some 15-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, metallic door sills, sports pedals, and exclusive badges. There’s also […]
2015 Honda HR-V VTi review (video)
Not to be confused with the tall and boxy first-gen Honda HR-V, the 2015 version is smarter, sportier, and fully prepared to take on the modern and very competitive rivals. So prepared in fact, it’s currently the fourth most popular SUV in its class in Australia. The first version was […]
2015 Honda HR-V now on sale in Australia from $24,990
The all-new Honda HR-V has officially arrived on the local market. It offers competitive pricing which should make it a tough contender in the very popular small SUV segment. Four variants are available in Australia, spanning from the VTi, VTi-S, VTi-L and VTi-L with ADAS safety systems. All are powered […]
2015 Honda HR-V Australian specifications announced
Honda Australia has announced specifications for the all-new HR-V company crossover. The new model will take on the likes of the Mitsubishi ASX, Holden Trax, and Nissan QASHQAI. Under the HR-V’s skin will sit a 1.8-litre i-VTEC four-cylinder engine producing 105kW and 172Nm, and Honda’s ‘Earth Dreams Technology’ constantly variable […]
2015 Honda HR-V confirmed for Australian market
Honda Australia has announced the all-new HR-V small SUV will be launched locally next year, sitting beneath the current CR-V. The nameplate rejoins the market after a 13-year hiatus. The new HR-V is set to help boost overall sales for the local arm by providing consumers with another SUV option, […]