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.

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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.

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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

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- Bryanska on Apr 17, 2014
  
  So the average price of a mix of trims is higher than the starting price?
  
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- 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.
  
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- 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)
  
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- 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
  
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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

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