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Forbes
a day ago
- Automotive
- Forbes
Test-Driving The 2025 Honda HR-V Hybrid
HONDA HR-V Hybrid At the time of writing, Honda sells four SUVs in Britain while America gets six. Britons, pop onto Honda's website and you'll see the ZR-V but if you navigate to the American site, you'll find the HR-V, which is identical to the UK ZR-V. It's all a bit confusing. Honda HR-V Price And Tech Sorry, America. But your HR-V (UK ZR-V) looks like a surprised Oranda Goldfish. Looks aside, however, it's not a bad car. Then there's the e:Ny1, which Honda is renaming because Chinese customers can't pronounce it, the CR-V, a brilliant all-rounder, and finally, the HR-V, a hybrid version of the all-electric e:Ny1. Are you still with me? Honda HR-v The HR-V undercuts all of its siblings because of its £32,250 price tag. Standard tech includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, adaptive cruise control, heated front seats, Honda Connect with nav, connected remote services (My Honda+), a digital gauge cluster, 18-inch alloys, a rear-view camera, keyless entry and privacy glass. It also has Honda's cool Magic Seats, which allows the rear seat bases to be lifted up so larger items can be stowed behind the front seats. I didn't use it, but it's there. Honda HR-V Design And Interior It's much prettier than its electrified e:Ny1 sibling, and although interiors are similar, Honda's given the HR-V a 9-inch touchscreen and there are physical buttons—praise be! I also liked its two-tone paint scheme and cabin layout. And the touchscreen, although not the quickest, wasn't overly complicated either. There was also plenty of head and legroom up front, and the steering wheel offered plenty of reach, but backseat passengers north of six feet struggled for space because of the HR-V's rakish roofline. Honda HR-V During the week, I had to whisk my dog to an emergency vet appointment, and thankfully, the HR-V's boot features an easy-clean rubber mat. However, the fabric parcel shelf is held in place by two arms which protrude into the boot, meaning my dog struggled to move; we weren't travelling far, but I would think twice about the HR-V if you have a medium-sized dog. Honda HR-V Performance And Economy Being a hybrid, the HR-V consistently returned a 51.3 mpg average with me at the helm, or 36 mpg if I was overzealous with the throttle. This said the HR-V offers little thrill—as the 129 bhp and 187 lb ft figures suggest. Mash the throttle and the e-CVT gearbox groans loudly, disturbing any cabin serenity, as the 1.5-litre attempts to shove its 1,380kg mass. I know it's a hybrid and not a hot hatch, but the Nissan Qashqai e-Power returns similar economy figures, is quieter, costs nearly the same, and is Hussain Bolt in comparison. Honda HR-V Verdict The HR-V oozes quirk, is reasonably priced, and comfortable and offers heaps of standard tech. It also returns fantastic efficiency and is quiet on long motorway journeys. Honda HR-V Sadly, the e-CVT is just too loud under acceleration, it's also slow and there isn't enough room in the rear for taller passengers. The Honda HR-V offers lots for its price, but the Nissan Qashqai e-Power does everything better and is similarly priced.
Auto Blog
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Toyota's Next Corolla Cross Could Get Prius-Like Makeover
Unique designs for Europe and America possible From the GR Corolla to TRD-badged large SUVs, Toyota has several new models for all kinds of enthusiasts, be it those who enjoy track days or adventure junkies who prefer off-roading. However, there are a few cheaper Toyotas that still give off the dependable-but-entirely-unremarkable vibe many still associate with the brand. One such Toyota is the Corolla Cross, the smallest Toyota crossover in America. Based on comments by a Toyota exec, this model's bland design is hurting sales in certain markets. He strongly hinted at the need for a more exciting future design, as well as a look unique to major markets, to drive more interest in the Honda HR-V rival. Bland Design Blamed For Flagging Corolla Cross Sales 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross — Source: Toyota In Europe, sales of the Corolla Cross were down by 14% across the first four months of 2025, whereas the more evocative C-HR (not currently sold in the USA) saw sales rise by 9.6% over the same period, relative to 2024. 'We don't have the perfect Corolla Cross for Europe, in the sense it's a global model,' said Andrea Carlucci, head of product strategy and marketing at Toyota Europe, when speaking with Auto News. 'If we bring more European zest, sales will be up.' He specifically suggested that designing a single model to cater to both Japanese and American tastes has come at the expense of what Europeans want. The next Corolla Cross, then, could get unique designs for Europe and the USA. It wouldn't be the first time a major model gets a unique design for these two regions – Honda already sells a Euro HR-V that looks completely different to the American one. Source: Toyota To address the crossover's lack of personality, a new GR Sport trim was recently introduced for Europe. Around the same time, the US-spec Corolla Cross got a more aggressive design, but it's still not as interesting as a Hyundai Kona or Chevrolet Trailblazer. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Carlucci's comments suggest that the next Corolla Cross will receive a much sportier design, and as we've seen recently with the Prius, Toyota has the ability to quickly transform a nameplate from bland to glam. More Power Would Be Welcome, Too Source: Toyota In America, the current Corolla Cross has a 169-horsepower engine. Paired with a CVT, acceleration is both languid and boomy. Take the Mazda CX-30, for example; its base model makes 191 hp, and the conventional six-speed automatic also makes for a sportier driving experience. Then again, Americans don't seem to be as sensitive to the Corolla Cross's ordinary look. In the first quarter of 2025, sales of Toyota's smallest SUV in this market were up by 45.2% relative to 2024. The popularity of the 196-hp hybrid helps, too – it's one of the most efficient crossovers around, and isn't as slow as the base model. But Toyota has clearly not yet unlocked the potential of the Corolla Cross. If the next gen could mix a Prius-like makeover with hybrid-only powertrains (as the 2026 RAV4 has done), it could become yet another best-seller for the company. We don't expect to see the second-gen Corolla Cross before 2027. About the Author Karl Furlong View Profile
The Sun
11-06-2025
- The Sun
123.2 kg of drugs worth over RM4 mln found in abandoned SUV in Gerik
IPOH: Police found 123.2 kilogrammes (kg) of methamphetamine and ketamine worth RM4,667,850 in a sports utility vehicle (SUV) abandoned on the roadside near Taman Pulai Savanna water treatment plant, Gerik, on June 6. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the drugs were found in a Honda HRV after receiving a public complaint at about 1 am. 'The discovery of these two types of drugs is also among the biggest seizures made by the Perak police this year. 'From an inspection, the police found 80 transparent plastic packets suspected to be methamphetamine weighing 82.8 kg and 39 transparent packets of ketamine weighing 40.4 kg,' he said at a press conference at the Perak police contingent headquarters (IPK), here, today. However, he stated that the police did not locate the driver or passenger, and the vehicle was identified as a clone car based on an examination of the engine number. Noor Hisam said the drugs seized were believed to be for the local market and were estimated to be used by 350,000 drug addicts. He said the case would be investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
The Sun
11-06-2025
- The Sun
123.2 kg of drugs worth over RM4 mln found in abandoned SUV
IPOH: Police found 123.2 kilogrammes (kg) of methamphetamine and ketamine worth RM4,667,850 in a sports utility vehicle (SUV) abandoned on the roadside near Taman Pulai Savanna water treatment plant, Gerik, on June 6. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the drugs were found in a Honda HRV after receiving a public complaint at about 1 am. 'The discovery of these two types of drugs is also among the biggest seizures made by the Perak police this year. 'From an inspection, the police found 80 transparent plastic packets suspected to be methamphetamine weighing 82.8 kg and 39 transparent packets of ketamine weighing 40.4 kg,' he said at a press conference at the Perak police contingent headquarters (IPK), here, today. However, he stated that the police did not locate the driver or passenger, and the vehicle was identified as a clone car based on an examination of the engine number. Noor Hisam said the drugs seized were believed to be for the local market and were estimated to be used by 350,000 drug addicts. He said the case would be investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
Malaysiakini
11-06-2025
- Malaysiakini
123.2kg of drugs worth over RM4m found in abandoned SUV in Gerik
Police found 123.2kg of methamphetamine and ketamine worth RM4,667,850 in a sports utility vehicle (SUV) abandoned on the roadside near Taman Pulai Savanna water treatment plant, Gerik, on June 6. Perak police chief Noor Hisam Nordin said the drugs were found in a Honda HRV after receiving a public complaint at about 1am. "The discovery of these...
