Honda HR-V running costs and reliability
Miles per pound (mpp) ⓘ
| Hybrid petrol engines | 7.7 mpp |
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Fuel economy ⓘ
| Hybrid petrol engines | 52.3 mpg |
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- Fuel figures easily achievable
- Warranty only okay
- Yearly service intervals
What are the running costs?
According to WLTP testing, the Honda HR-V claims 52.3mpg and CO2 emissions of 122g/km. These are very competitive for a mid-sized petrol-powered small family SUV.
This economy claim is easily achievable, along with Honda’s assertion that the hybrid system in the HR-V ‘achieves a higher proportion of electric drive time’ than other hybrids. We generally managed 53-ish mpg during our long-term test with the car, including regular hard acceleration on twisty country roads as well as coasting through sleepy towns and motorway driving.
Servicing and warranty
The HR-V comes with Honda’s standard three-year/90,000-mile warranty. If you choose to extend this warranty other benefits come with it, including roadside assistance and home assistance. It’s getting left behind by its rivals’ longer, more generous offerings.
Honda recommends servicing the HR-V every 12 months or 12,500 miles, whichever comes first, and its dealers are highly rated in customer satisfaction surveys.
Reliability
- Rock-solid build quality
- No recalls as yet
- No issues during our long-term test
Honda is virtually synonymous with reliable and long-lasting cars. The HR-V proves the firm is deserving of this status. It has received no recalls whatsoever, a rarity for a modern car with lots of complex parts.
We ran one for six months and can confirm nothing went wrong during this time.
Ongoing running costs
| Road tax | £180 |
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| Insurance group | 30 - 31 |
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