Honda HR-V I (RU) (2015 – 2021)
Reliability score : 8.6/10
The Honda HR-V of the RU generation (often considered the 2nd global generation, but marking the model's return after the discontinuation of the first HR-V in 2006) is an urban SUV on the edge of the compact segment. Sold as Vezel in Japan and XR-V in China, it stands out with record-breaking interior space in its category, made possible by the central positioning of the fuel tank and the integration of the famous Magic Seats in the rear. Facelifted in late 2018 (modernized front end, improved sound insulation, arrival of the Sport version), it is renowned for its high overall reliability, particularly with naturally aspirated gasoline engines. Its main drawbacks are an outdated infotainment system and imperfect sound insulation on early model years.
✅ Strengths
- Exceptional spaciousness and unbeatable modularity (Magic Seats)
- Very high overall mechanical reliability (especially with naturally aspirated gasoline engines)
- Very low real-world fuel consumption for the 1.5 i-VTEC and 1.6 i-DTEC
- Dynamic and precise road handling (excellent manual gearbox)
- Generous trunk volume (470 liters)
Common issues
Problèmes de transmission CVT (si équipé)
Medium
🔧 80 000 – 150 000 km
💶 2 000 – 4 000 €
Respecter scrupuleusement les intervalles de vidange du fluide CVT pour prévenir l'usure.
Défaillance du compresseur ou du système de climatisation
Medium
🔧 70 000 – 120 000 km
💶 600 – 1 200 €
Vérifier le bon fonctionnement de la climatisation avant l'achat et lors des entretiens.
Usure prématurée des silentblocs de suspension ou amortisseurs
Medium
🔧 60 000 – 100 000 km
💶 400 – 800 € (par essieu)
Écouter les bruits anormaux de la suspension et vérifier l'état des composants.
Dysfonctionnements mineurs du système d'infodivertissement
Low
🔧 Dès 30 000 km
💶 0 – 300 €
Tester toutes les fonctions multimédia et la connectivité Bluetooth avant l'achat.
Estimated maintenance costs
| Oil change |
£70 – 130 |
| Timing chain |
£650 – 1 300 (si remplacement nécessaire, non routinier) |
| Clutch |
£750 – 1 400 (pour version manuelle) |
| Complete brakes |
£280 – 550 |
| Estimated annual budget |
£500 – 1 000 |
Indicative estimates (independent garage, UK market). Prices vary by region and year.