8.1
2024 Honda HR-V review
The Honda HR-V is a thrifty, refined, spacious and attractive crossover. But seriously, only four seats?!
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William Stopford
Honda HR-V vs MG ZST Comparison
Honda HR-V
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MG ZST
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2024 Honda
HR-V
vs
2024 MG
ZST
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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8.1
7.6
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Based on the Honda HR-V e:HEV L
Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L - 50L
172 to 345 km
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$26,900 - $47,000
$24,490 - $31,490
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive refinement
- Magic Seats bring real practicality gains
- Spacious, attractive cabin
Misses
- Lack of a centre rear seatbelt is a copout
- No spare wheel
- Not the cheapest small hybrid SUV
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Thrummy 3cyl turbo
- Strong value for money
- Well packaged interior
Misses
- Some tech quirks
- Not particularly efficient
- No ANCAP safety rating
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$500)
Colours Available
The HR-V is available in the following colours:
- Premium Opal pearlescent
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent
- Meteoroid Grey metallic
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
All colours are a no cost option.
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1799 | 1349 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L, 1.5L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 89kW - 105kW | 84kW - 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6600 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 145Nm - 253Nm | 150Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3500 - 4300 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 - 13.5 | - | |
