[Bicepeak]

http://www.autonews.com/article/201...ossover-but-i-know-a-hatchback-when-i-see-one


To be honest, I never really thought of the HR-V as a crossover SUV. I just saw it as a roomy, economical car with high seating height and cargo capacity.....everything I am looking for as a replacement for my 2004 Scion xB.

 

[Red]

a similar offer to your xB indeed!

 

[Bicepeak]

a similar offer to your xB indeed!

Yes.....I had to do some comparisons because I thought the sloped roof would take out to much usable inside space as opposed to my squared off "box". But the HR-V cargo volume is actually a bit more.


My other concern is that I am spoiled by all the headroom in the xB. I have heard the back seat of HR-V will have taller people bumping their heads. On the other hand, I hardly have more than one passenger at a time.


Sure would like to actually sit inside one of these puppies!

 

[vtec]

Yes.....I had to do some comparisons because I thought the sloped roof would take out to much usable inside space as opposed to my squared off "box". But the HR-V cargo volume is actually a bit more.


My other concern is that I am spoiled by all the headroom in the xB. I have heard the back seat of HR-V will have taller people bumping their heads. On the other hand, I hardly have more than one passenger at a time.


Sure would like to actually sit inside one of these puppies!

Not sure where you're located but there is a possibility you'll end up seeing them at some local show.

If you're in the U.S. there will be a number of shows coming up that have a good chance of having the production HRV.

 

[TrueNorth]

I think that the HR-V will show up in Detroit for sure. It will probably make an appearance at some of the smaller shows too. Its a volume car so they would want to show it off to potential new customers as much as possible.

 

[Bicepeak]

I think that the HR-V will show up in Detroit for sure. It will probably make an appearance at some of the smaller shows too. Its a volume car so they would want to show it off to potential new customers as much as possible.

I am in Phoenix and it wasn't at the recent auto show. So I will have to wait until it gets to the dealers.

 

[Red]

Yes.....I had to do some comparisons because I thought the sloped roof would take out to much usable inside space as opposed to my squared off "box". But the HR-V cargo volume is actually a bit more.


My other concern is that I am spoiled by all the headroom in the xB. I have heard the back seat of HR-V will have taller people bumping their heads. On the other hand, I hardly have more than one passenger at a time.


Sure would like to actually sit inside one of these puppies!

The only potential issue I can foresee is that a box is far more versatile cargo wise than a triangle (for example) of equal capacity. Granted, I don't think its a LARGE issue, just something to contemplate.

 

[Bicepeak]

The only potential issue I can foresee is that a box is far more versatile cargo wise than a triangle (for example) of equal capacity. Granted, I don't think its a LARGE issue, just something to contemplate.

True.....That is why I am so anxious to see an ACTUAL vehicle.

 

[vtec]

I am in Phoenix and it wasn't at the recent auto show. So I will have to wait until it gets to the dealers.

What sort of things would you need to haul around with you in a vehicle like this?

 

[Bicepeak]

What sort of things would you need to haul around with you in a vehicle like this?

Well, to give you an idea I will tell you the things I have carried in my xB with the hatch closed. I have fit a large dresser in there..... another time I moved a full size oven range. I could carry 6 , 8' 2x4s.
The big square ,tall ,box allowed me to carry lots of boxes of stuff too. The height made it easy to move around inside.
I like to do home improvements so I would like to continue to be able to carry, large and long items.

 

[hondaguy]

i'm actually not surprised to know that

i have seen some guys also use their xB's for big objects like that, last i seen was some landscapers pulling out lawnmowers, ladders and a whole bunch of gardening tools and equipment from their xB.