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Honda FR-V Hatchback boot space, practicality and safety

2004 - 2009 (change model)
Practicality rating: 4.5 out of 54.5

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

Like the Civic and CR-V, the FR-V only achieved four stars out of five for occupant protection in official European crash tests, which is below the class leaders. However, all cars have a good level of standard safety equipment, including twin front airbags (the two front passengers share an airbag) and side and curtain airbags. There are also ABS brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and traction control (Honda calls it VSA) is standard on most models.

The FR-V has a versatile interior and the centre seat in both rows can slide backwards while the seats in the back can be easily folded flat into the floor. This, coupled with the low lip of the boot, makes it easy to load. There are plenty of cubby bins in the cabin, including a drinks holder in the front that’s large enough for three bottles, plus underseat storage trays.

The centre front seat can also be flipped down to become a large armrest or small table for the driver and front passenger.

Euro NCAP rating

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Adult Occupant: 4 out of 5
Child Occupant: 3 out of 5
Vulnerable Road User: 3 out of 5

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (20)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
ES Standard Equipment (6)
  • Audio remote
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Parking sensors
  • Traction control
ES Optional Equipment
  • n/a
EX Standard Equipment (8)
  • Audio remote
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Parking sensors
  • Roof rails
  • Traction control
EX Optional Equipment
  • n/a
SE Standard Equipment (1)
  • Cloth seat trim
SE Optional Equipment (5)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Central locking
  • Folding rear seats
  • Steel wheels
  • Traction control
Sport Standard Equipment (3)
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Traction control
Sport Optional Equipment (8)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Central locking
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Sat Nav

Dimensions

Length 4285mm
Width 2113mm
Height 1610mm
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