2000 Honda HR-V review from UK and Ireland
"All show and no go"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rain water filled the driver's foot well after driving through puddles.
Seat stitching stretched and split within weeks of purchase.
Body panels dented incredibly easily- very thin gauge steel.
Central locking sometimes wouldn't respond.
General comments?
Upholstery fabric very slippy and uninviting.
VTEC seldom cuts in as it is set at unusably high revs for UK motoring conditions, and the engine sounds very raucous and unpleasant at that point.
Its only saving grace is that it handles beautifully.
A surprisingly poor car from a company I assumed had a great reputation.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6vtec Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 24000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Sigma |
| Date of Entry | 26th February, 2004 |