Honda HR-V Black Edition 2017 review
Should I buy one?
In a decade or so, when the used buying guides are being written about the current glut of small SUVs, the Honda HR-V will make for a good recommendation, and this new Black Edition version perhaps even more so.
Being spacious, economical, solidly built and reliable (well, not to count chickens, but this is a Honda and it's one based on a Jazz) will count for a lot, as will the extra kit and desirability, such as bigger alloys and a full leather interior.
But back in 2017, the HR-V Black Edition feels old before its time and lacks even the tiniest bit of dynamic sparkle.
It’s just so anonymous in every way, and turning every surface black only adds to that sense of anonymity. Come back in 2027, Honda HR-V Black Edition, and we’ll talk then.
Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC Black Edition
Where Suffolk; On sale Now; Price £26,820; Engine 1597cc, turbocharged diesel; Power 118bhp at 4000rpm; Torque 221lb ft at 2000rpm; Gearbox 6-spd manual; Kerbweight 1324kg; Top speed 119mph; 0-62mph 10.2sec; Fuel economy 68.9mpg; CO2 rating 108g/km; Rivals Toyota C-HR, Skoda Yeti
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/honda/hr-v/first-drives/honda-hr-v-black-edition-2017-review