Honda FR-V (2004 - 2009) 1.8 i-VTEC SE 5d Auto Owner Review

1.8 i-VTEC SE 5d Auto
Honda Civic FR-V

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First, this car does NOT have an automated manual - it has a 5-spd torque converter gearbox.

Changes are smooth and predictable, even after over 150k miles.

Our is now a 'tip run' car, which it does brilliantly - with seats down it takes 2 builders' bags of stuff to the dump.

When it was our main car it happily went around the UK 5/6 up, and unlike most 7 seaters, when 6 up you still had the very useful boot (around 430 litres and a good shape).

Only real downside is the rustproofing is weak sauce: I have coated the subframes with Bilt Hamber underseal which has worked well, but the rear wheel arches are a scabby mess now.

  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5.0
  • Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Connor Rea recommends this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol
  • When purchased April 2010
  • Condition when bought Used
  • Current Mileage 156,000 miles
  • Average MPG 35 mpg