New York 2014: Honda Announces 2015 Fit-Based HR-V CUV

by Cameron Aubernon

Published: April 17th, 2014

new york 2014 honda announces 2015 fit based hr v cuv

Automotive News reports Honda announced the Fit-based subcompact crossover will be called the HR-V, releasing the first official photos during the 2014 New York Auto Show. The crossover will enter U.S. showrooms later this year from Honda’s Celaya, Mexico plant, where the Fit is made, and will be priced just below the CR-V, currently $23,775 to start.

#Fit #Honda #HR-V #MY2015 #NewYork2014

Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

More by Cameron Aubernon

Comments

Join the conversation

6 of 124 comments

Gtrslngr on Apr 17, 2014

BTW - For future reference should any other wingnut bring the Buick Encore as a possible competitor to the HR-V back into the discussion . Having strolled across the net ... the average Retail price of an Encore is ; $29,000 Average ! Prices going as high in some markets as $35,000 + So rest easy . Once again the Honda HR-Vs sales success is all but guaranteed

Like Reply
- See 3 previous
- Bryanska on Apr 17, 2014
  
  So the average price of a mix of trims is higher than the starting price?
  
  Like
- Zykotec on Apr 17, 2014
  
  That is CRV EX-L (fully loaded) kinda money (you can barely kit the CRV above 35k unless you really want absolutely everything). Which also explains why the CRV sells so well, considering it's also better (and bigger) at almost everything, except maybe being 'cool' or interesting. If the price difference between a Civic and CRV is anything to go by (which it probably isn't since I think the HRV will stay closer to the Fit) the HRV prices should start at around 20k ($19.995?), depending on what they add as standard equipment. Hopefully it will be possible to option it up a bit.
  
  Like
- APaGttH on Apr 17, 2014
  
  Yes - at over $35K in some markets by YOUR numbers that means the Encore is commanding prices above MSRP. Oh pity the poor Encore. (link please to $35K ATP in market please)
  
  Like
- Lie2me on Apr 19, 2014
  
  No, you're wrong. I priced an Encore with every available option and I couldn't get it over $32K. If you're going to be the auto-antichrist at least come to the battle armed
  
  Like
Jrasero23 on May 13, 2014

While I like the size and price and I think Honda is correctly attacking the right segment the from looks like a bad older gen Hyundai. I just don't get this style wise, heck even the Nissan Juke and Buick Encore look far more superior. The second gen or refresh can't come quick enough for me, but I guess beauty is in the eyes of the beholder

Like Reply

Recent Comments

Urlik You missed the point. The Feds haven’t changed child labor laws so it is still illegal under Federal law. No state has changed their law so that it goes against a Federal child labor hazardous order like working in a slaughter house either.
Plaincraig 1975 Mercury Cougar with the 460 four barrel. My dad bought it new and removed all the pollution control stuff and did a lot of upgrades to the engine (450hp). I got to use it from 1986 to 1991 when I got my Eclipse GSX. The payments and insurance for a 3000GT were going to be too much. No tickets no accidents so far in my many years and miles.My sister learned on a 76 LTD with the 350 two barrel then a Ford Escort but she has tickets (speeding but she has contacts so they get dismissed or fine and no points) and accidents (none her fault)
Namesakeone If I were the parent of a teenage daughter, I would want her in an H1 Hummer. It would be big enough to protect her in a crash, too big for her to afford the fuel (and thus keep her home), big enough to intimidate her in a parallel-parking situation (and thus keep her home), and the transmission tunnel would prevent backseat sex.If I were the parent of a teenage son, I would want him to have, for his first wheeled transportation...a ride-on lawnmower. For obvious reasons.
ToolGuy If I were a teen under the tutelage of one of the B&B, I think it would make perfect sense to jump straight into one of those "forever cars"... see then I could drive it forever and not have to worry about ever replacing it. This plan seems flawless, doesn't it?
Rover Sig A short cab pickup truck, F150 or C/K-1500 or Ram, preferably a 6 cyl. These have no room for more than one or two passengers (USAA stats show biggest factor in teenage accidents is a vehicle full of kids) and no back seat (common sense tells you what back seats are used for). In a full-size pickup truck, the inevitable teenage accident is more survivable. Second choice would be an old full-size car, but these have all but disappeared from the used car lots. The "cute small car" is a death trap.