Honda says the HRV will deliver 31 MPG

TrueNorth said:

Honda is happy to let everyone know that the HRV has been rated at 31 MPG by the EPA.

The HRV runs on a 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine that makes 138 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque. The 2WD model equipped with the CVT transmission gets 35 MPG on the highway, 31 combined. If you go for the 6-speed manual, the fuel economy sits at 25 MPG / 34 MPG for a combined MPG of 28. Finally the AWD 2016 HRV only comes with the CVT and is estimated at 27 MPG city, 32 MPG highway and 29 MPG combined.

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There have been a couple articles posted here on that info. Are you saying you saw something directly from Honda?

I read about it in this article. I think its just the EPA and not Honda directly.

http://www.tflcar.com/2015/01/2016-honda-hr-v-to-deliver-31-mpg-combined-w-video/

TrueNorth said:

I read about it in this article. I think its just the EPA and not Honda directly.

http://www.tflcar.com/2015/01/2016-honda-hr-v-to-deliver-31-mpg-combined-w-video/

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Oh ok, It is interesting how Honda hasn't said a word. The automotive publications just came out with the news. Maybe Honda sent a press release out to them?


Which also has me wondering about pricing/availability news. I am becoming more convinced that news will come out when Honda is ready. It will not be depending on waiting for auto shows to announce. I think it will be general press releases to the automotive press. I think news will be limited until Honda has a reasonable expectation of making timely delivery of cars.

The more bad news I hear the more I might have to look at a Fit again. I need more MPG's

badyellowvette said:

The more bad news I hear, I might have to look at a Fit again. I need more MPG's

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Nothing definite has come out, but it is very possible in the next year after the HR-V introduction, there could be a hybrid version. That is sure to get some fantastic mileage.
(I would be very surprised if Honda did not do that)

Hybrid HRV does sound like a good move.

The more bad news I hear the more I might have to look at a Fit again. I need more MPG's

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31 MPG combined isn't good enough for ya? What are you looking for as far as MPG goes?

TrueNorth said:

Hybrid HRV does sound like a good move.



31 MPG combined isn't good enough for ya? What are you looking for as far as MPG goes?

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My 2008 Chevy HHR is getting 31-32 in the winter and 34-35 in the summer. I get over 500 miles per tank. At 120,000 miles it's time to replace it with something similar size with better mpg. Driving 80 miles a day. The Fit is smaller and I was hoping the HRV would be a good replacement. I am pretty sure the new Mazda CX-3 will do better than the HRV in mpg's but can't get past that NAV screen on top of the dash.

badyellowvette said:

My 2008 Chevy HHR is getting 31-32 in the winter and 34-35 in the summer. I get over 500 miles per tank. At 120,000 miles it's time to replace it with something similar size with better mpg. Driving 80 miles a day. The Fit is smaller and I was hoping the HRV would be a good replacement. I am pretty sure the new Mazda CX-3 will do better than the HRV in mpg's but can't get past that NAV screen on top of the dash.

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Do you want or need AWD? If not, then why not a Civic? Quoted MPG is in the 39 range, and real world it is north of that.

Dammit said:

Do you want or need AWD? If not, then why not a Civic? Quoted MPG is in the 39 range, and real world it is north of that.

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Not going to drive the HRV in winter until the HHR shits the bed (couple years anyhow) Civic too small used to the room in the HHR. I can carry 10 ft 2x6's in that thing.