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2025 Honda HR-V review
Hybrid motoring isn't uncommon in the small SUV segment, and the HR-V is one of the better examples, but it doesn't come cheap.
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Max Davies
Honda HR-V vs MG ZST Comparison
Honda HR-V
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MG ZST
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2025 Honda
HR-V
vs
2025 MG
ZST
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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8.0
7.6
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Based on the Honda HR-V e:HEV X
Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L
172 to 248 km
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
Warranty
8 year
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10 year
warranty
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MSRP
$33,044 - $40,811
$24,990 - $30,490
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Top-notch build quality
- Quietly efficient driving
- Versatile second-row Magic Seats
Misses
- Only four seats
- Not quite as sturdy as a ZR-V
- A bit expensive for what you get
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Thrummy 3cyl turbo
- Strong value for money
- Well packaged interior
Misses
- Some tech quirks
- Not particularly efficient
- No ANCAP safety rating
Colours Available
The HR-V is available in the following colours:
- Premium Opal pearlescent
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent
- Meteoroid Grey metallic
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
All colours are a no cost option.
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 1349 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 3, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 89kW - 96kW | 84kW - 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6600 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 145Nm - 253Nm | 150Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4300 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
