HONDA HR-V

REPORT 5 £32,260/£36,035/£443 WHY IT’S HERE Does Honda’s eco champ stand out from the crossover crowd? DRIVER Charlie Rose LAST MONTH, THE HONDA HR-V impressed me with its fuel economy over a long distance. This month I’m determined to push its eco credentials to the limit. Honda claims WLTP combined economy of 52.3mpg, a respectable figure, so since last brimming the 40-litre tank I’ve switched permanently into Eco mode to see how many miles I can squeeze out of it. Just over half a tank in and after multiple airport runs, a jaunt to the countryside and several eight-mile, hour long commutes to and from the office (yes, the joys of London…) things are looking good. In fact, I’ve well exceeded Honda’s claimed economy, averaging an applaudable 58.3mpg. I even had…

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