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scooterct, I think your right. To me, the HR-V will appeal to an older crowd, who would have purchased the Fit for the savings and MPG, but don't like dropping into and climbing out of a car anymore.
Curvilinear relationship to age. 66 here with kranky knees. But also attractive to a young ecologically fun minded bunch. The middle with kids and lots of stuff to haul, maybe too small.
I have one kid and my Vibe is our long road trip car. The HRV should fill that role just fine as well. Two kids would be more of a challenge for road trips, but I'd expect around town driving to be just fine.I don't think the HRV is intended for any kids. Seems most practical for singles or couples and maybe a cat or dog.![]()
I have one kid and my Vibe is our long road trip car. The HRV should fill that role just fine as well. Two kids would be more of a challenge for road trips, but I'd expect around town driving to be just fine.
We also had the 2008 Fit, that we sold to purchase the 2015 Fit for my Daughter. She is in College and loves the Fit for both getting to class and work. It also helps us since we no longer need to drive from Nashville to Knoxville to pick her up (she can drive home whenever she wants now).I'm a fairly fit 62 year old who wants the HR-V mainly for an economical yet kind of fancy dog car. (Competitive Dog Obedience Shows) Two Labrador sized crates could fit with room to spare. None of the other comparable vehicles have the magic seats (except for the Fit of course) to keep the crates level and comfortable. We have had our 2008 Fit from brand new and it's been wonderful. We are going to keep it but are looking forward to a little more room.
Smart girl in choosing UT!We also had the 2008 Fit, that we sold to purchase the 2015 Fit for my Daughter. She is in College and loves the Fit for both getting to class and work. It also helps us since we no longer need to drive from Nashville to Knoxville to pick her up (she can drive home whenever she wants now).I'm a fairly fit 62 year old who wants the HR-V mainly for an economical yet kind of fancy dog car. (Competitive Dog Obedience Shows) Two Labrador sized crates could fit with room to spare. None of the other comparable vehicles have the magic seats (except for the Fit of course) to keep the crates level and comfortable. We have had our 2008 Fit from brand new and it's been wonderful. We are going to keep it but are looking forward to a little more room.
In fact, she is home now, and just this morning I was reminded how much I love the Fit, except the climbing out part. What attracted me to the HR-V from the start, is the added height. It will be much easier to get in and out of. Not to mention how helpful it will be once the hip replacements start (for my Wife of course).
One video review / look at the backseat room in that CX3 and that sealed the deal for me ....I wouldn't want to sit back there .....the HRV will be my choice. But on looks the CX3 is cooler looking I think ....but Hondas reliability speaks volumes to me.
The nice part about the HRV for me is that the clubs will fit in the back, with the seats up. And I can go with the seats bottoms up to have the dogs on the floor, and do both at the same time. I don't see that in the CRV. Just sayin'...everyone has different situations and needs for the car they are buying, obviously. i don't care about back seat room. same as with the fit, the back seats will be down for dogs and golf clubs. i think both will accommodate that.
i wouldn't want to sit in the back seat of my fit, or the hrv, or the cx3, or the crosstrek for any length of time. i still think both cars are good for the consumer, both companies making a nice product