.I am interested in both the HRV and the CX3. Last Honda I owned was a 88CRXSI which I traded it for a Nissan Sentra SER. MISTAKE! Almost as soon as I got the Nissan I started looking for the next generation CRX. Alas it never came and was replaced by the bland Del Souless. I have had 8 or 10 new cars since and none have been Hondas' I 've tried a number of brands , but seem to be gravitating to Mazdas: 2000 Protege ES, 2006 3 and , most recent 2014 CX5. Modern Mazdas seem to have a bit of crispness to them that Honda has gotten away from. Thats my 2 cents. Sure some will disagree and their opinion is just as valid as mine.
These are my impressions formed strictly from factory press releases and published first drives.
HRV:I like the size, proportions and versatility. It may prove quieter than the Mazda, as that brand has a traditional problem with road noise. Honda too, but less so.
Mazda: seems to be trying to combine a small sports sedan with a CUV. May/may not be able to pull it off. Based on recent history of the respective makers, the Mazda will be more fun to drive. Looks more inspiring outside and even more so inside.
Can't wait to test drive both to see if any or all of my prejudices can be confirmed. If the Honda runs and handles as well as the Mazda, I'll swallow the looks deficit and buy the more versitile Honda. If not its the Mazda.
And another thing. I would prefer a manual and that would seem to point to the Honda, however wife must have auto and I am not a fan of droning CVTs.
Does anybody know if either of them will be rated for towing? I'm not looking to pull a 20' travel trailer, but being able to pull my 1/2 ton of bike and trailer would be nice.
These are my impressions formed strictly from factory press releases and published first drives.
HRV:I like the size, proportions and versatility. It may prove quieter than the Mazda, as that brand has a traditional problem with road noise. Honda too, but less so.
Mazda: seems to be trying to combine a small sports sedan with a CUV. May/may not be able to pull it off. Based on recent history of the respective makers, the Mazda will be more fun to drive. Looks more inspiring outside and even more so inside.
Can't wait to test drive both to see if any or all of my prejudices can be confirmed. If the Honda runs and handles as well as the Mazda, I'll swallow the looks deficit and buy the more versitile Honda. If not its the Mazda.
And another thing. I would prefer a manual and that would seem to point to the Honda, however wife must have auto and I am not a fan of droning CVTs.
Does anybody know if either of them will be rated for towing? I'm not looking to pull a 20' travel trailer, but being able to pull my 1/2 ton of bike and trailer would be nice.
