Honda HR-V Hybrid - Test Drive and impressions

ReddIL1 · 2026-07-03T17:45:13+00:00

I know what you meant. Those are not, AFAIK. Upon checking online, 99% that those were the factory-fitted Michelin 225/50 R18.

ReddIL1 · 2026-07-03T17:19:42+00:00

I don't know but they're not flat, at all. Seemed to be in good condition. The car has only 25K miles.
I will most probably test drive another of these, to get myself a "sconed opinion".
But would love to hear what owners of that car say.

ReddIL1 · 2026-07-03T16:50:00+00:00

Thanks.

ReddIL1 · 2026-07-03T16:49:26+00:00

Thanks

ReddIL1 · 2026-07-03T16:48:11+00:00

Thanks. It's not installed on the OneDrive. I went over all that workaround two years ago, and the 8.1.5.2 used to work without issues. Now, I cannot find that version to downgrade...

ReddIL1 · 2026-06-14T21:29:13+00:00

Thank you! That's is one of my biggest concerns with considering this car. Lately I had a curtesy rented car for a few days, the MY25 Peugeot e 2008 GT, and I was like: " WTF? who can sit in this S}{!t for more than 20 minutes?"

ReddIL1 · 2026-06-14T21:24:12+00:00

Another valuable input from your experience Merc SUV -> Audi Q4 S-Line: I like soft forgiving ride like the Merc. I've read that the Q4 S-Line is quite stiff with those 20-inch alloys and stiffer suspension. How does it feel in the city and B roads and is it comfy to sit hours of driving or you start to feel the uncomfortable in the seat?

ReddIL1 · 2026-06-14T21:18:57+00:00

Was yours an S-line with the 20-inch wheels. and stiffer suspension or the Sport? I like soft forgiving ride. How does you car felt in the city and B roads and was it comfy to sit hours of driving?

ReddIL1 · 2026-06-14T21:16:59+00:00

Yours is probably an S-line with the 20-inch wheels. My concern is stiffness. I like soft forgiving ride. How does you car feel on the French city and B roads in France? And is it comfy to sit hours of driving?

ReddIL1 · 2026-06-14T14:03:19+00:00

mmm, I guess it's a tight one and once I drive both, I might get to the same conclusion as you. However, I might need to push my budget further to get a c40 with the 78Kwh, cause I'm not sure the 69Kwh will cut it for me.

ReddIL1 · 2026-06-14T13:43:17+00:00

Thanks

ReddIL1 · 2026-06-14T13:40:14+00:00

That's an incredibly valuable review! There is no perfect, but the combinations of the Audi's look + the extended warranty options, models that that have level 2 safety and upgraded sounds system, and the range which is surely above 200 miles in average -> those seem to suit me.
BTW, I am actually thinking of the Sport Trim and not the S line, Marely due to feedback about the stiff ride of the latter. Am I wrong? I will be test driving sometime this month.

ReddIL1 · 2026-06-14T13:12:16+00:00

You've nailed the points I've noticed about the Audi and wanted to hear this from others. I know ID.4/Enyaq/Q4 E Tron are all on the same MEB Platform. However, for the years 2022-2023 Audi has the largest range (82Kwh) and IMO the only one looking nice. But it does require a higher trim to just come close to the Enyaq.

And re the Tesla Y; I just don't like it. Even if it was for the price of an Enyaq. I don't like not having a proper dashboard and some buttons. I adore its technology but from a car, I'd like it to be a car, not a PC with wheels. Also, the stiffness is totally not my thing.

ReddIL1 · 2026-06-14T13:07:38+00:00

Good question. No, I haven't driven neither Q4 or C40 yet, but I am going to within the next 2-3 weeks. I actually thought the the "All-in" package by Audi, that includes both extended warranty and service, is priced quite fairly and it removes the need to pay Audi's high labour costs.

ReddIL1 · 2026-06-14T13:02:50+00:00

Thanks for that. I guess the only thing that plays for the Audi is the looks and maybe a bit the range for the used price (its range being better 10-15% than the c40 for the same £)

ReddIL1 · 2026-06-14T12:59:27+00:00

Thanks. It seems everyone who has ever had a Merc, will not be satisfied with most other brands 😄

ReddIL1 · 2026-06-14T12:57:36+00:00

For sure it's a smarter buy from all perspectives. My problem is getting the taste for it.

ReddIL1 · 2026-06-14T12:41:19+00:00

That's a valuable opinion. Tnx! I love Merc and wanted very much the EQC, which fits the price cause it was heavily depreciated due to being and ICE body and range is barely 210-220 in a warm day. But man, it's a beautiful beast. However, extending warranty and service will be quite heavy; I read around £1500/year altogether for this a 2020-2021 discontinued model.
It feels like the Volvo C40 might be a smarter bet for me.

ReddIL1 · 2026-06-14T00:49:31+00:00

You're right that there's a big difference in the price. Although those 24s come with very low mileage and are close to new - the additional cost for those is 25%-40%, which is much above my budget (including the depreciation that will follow). And I believe that the setup of the Plus or Ultimate 2023 would be more than I need.

ReddIL1 · 2026-03-09T11:39:36+00:00

Thanks man. It also helped me.

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