Honda FR-V Review
Published: 14th October 2005
Honda FR-V Review
The Honda FR-V went on sale in the UK in November 2004 and is Honda's contender in the popular compact segment of the MPV market. Like Fiat's six seat Multipla the Honda FR-V which stands for Flexibility Recreation and Versatility features a 3 + 3 seating configuration with intelligent packaging and innovative seat conversion mechanisms, with the ability to carry up to 6 people while simultaneously offering good load volume.
The Honda FR-V is available in SE and Sport trim levels with prices ranging from £15,390 to £18,290.
A choice of two petrol engines are available the 1.7i VTEC and 2.0 i-VTEC and with the ever growing demand for diesel fuel economy Honda introduced the new 2.2 i-CTDi diesel engine - the first to be fully designed and developed in-house by Honda.
A 5-speed manual gearbox is standard with the 1.7i VTEC petrol engine and a 6-speed manual is standard with the 2.0 i-VTEC petrol and 2.2 i-CTDi diesel engine. Disappointingly an automatic option is not available.
With established competition in the form of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, Fiat Multipla, Ford Focus C-MAX, Renault Scenic, Vauxhall, Zafira and Volkswagen Touran can Honda's cleverly designed MPV change MPV ownership from 'ordinary to extraordinary'?
Honda FR-V Review Road Test Data | |
| Model Reviewed | Honda FR-V 2.0 i-VTEC Sport |
| Body Type | MPV |
| Colour | Vivid Blue Pearl |
| Performance ~ manufacturers figures | |
| 0 - 62 mph | 10.5 Seconds |
| Top Speed | 120 mph |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Type | Unleaded Petrol |
| Economy ~ manufacturers figures | |
| Urban | 25.7 mpg |
| Extra Urban | 40.9 mpg |
| Combined | 33.6 mpg |
| Insurance Group | 11 |
| Euro NCAP Rating | 4 |
| Warranty | 3-year or 90,000 mile (whichever comes first) Mechanical Warranty 3-year Paint Surface Warranty protects the external paintwork 6-year Rust Through Warranty covers any corrosion perforating the body from the inside out |
| Price when tested on the 14/10/05 | £17,115 OTR |
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