Seann Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I looked one over at the Honda dealer the other day while getting book service on my car. I was a bit surprised at its short stature, and sloping rear, and sort of closer to the Juke look. I can understand the comment by Rd Rokit that it looks like a hatchback. Many people like this type of crossover look (and looks like the new Mazda shares that look) rather than the taller SUV look, though I didn't think it looked like a million baht vehicle. Interior was nice. Yep, most of these small crossovers do just look like jacked up hatchbacks. It's not just the HR-V, the Mini Countryman, Volvo V40 Cross Country, and Benz GLA are all easily mistaken at first sight for hatchbacks too. In the HR-V's segment, the Ecosport and Juke look like more purposeful baby SUV's. Park a HR-V EL next to a Pajero Sport GLS (same price) and see if you still want to call it an SUV then i think an HRV has more in common imho with a Civic than it does a CRV. it looks like a baby SUV but certainly does not feel like a SUV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I looked one over at the Honda dealer the other day while getting book service on my car. I was a bit surprised at its short stature, and sloping rear, and sort of closer to the Juke look. I can understand the comment by Rd Rokit that it looks like a hatchback. Many people like this type of crossover look (and looks like the new Mazda shares that look) rather than the taller SUV look, though I didn't think it looked like a million baht vehicle. Interior was nice. Yep, most of these small crossovers do just look like jacked up hatchbacks. It's not just the HR-V, the Mini Countryman, Volvo V40 Cross Country, and Benz GLA are all easily mistaken at first sight for hatchbacks too. In the HR-V's segment, the Ecosport and Juke look like more purposeful baby SUV's. Park a HR-V EL next to a Pajero Sport GLS (same price) and see if you still want to call it an SUV then i think an HRV has more in common imho with a Civic than it does a CRV. it looks like a baby SUV but certainly does not feel like a SUV. I think you mean Jazz, not Civic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cook my sock Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 (edited) Yeah true the egine I think is straight from the civic, the size of interior is comparable to the civic too, if not bigger Personally feel it is a proper suv. Comparing it to a Pajero is fine but the buyer for the HRV is a more affluent type Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited October 18, 2015 by Cook my sock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpolar Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 HRV does feel like a mini SUV. It's very stable much more than a regular sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpolar Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 14,8km/l avg now isaan roads @ 80kph i get about 20-23 highway i get about 15-16 at 120km/h on eco mode city 11-13 the avg has phuket/bkk traffic in it + highway and most of the time theres 4-5 people and stuff in the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cook my sock Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Big difference between city and highway Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpolar Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 when i drive in the city, if im first at a redlight i usualy never see a car again untill my destination. When thais are finaly at 50kph im already 1km away, that does not help the numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Gun it in the City on E85 with Eco turned off Then post KPM figures. Oh Dear[emoji23] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Drag Queen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpolar Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 you can barely touch your accelerator and take a break at 30kph and you'll still be the fastest accelerator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Big Like. The handbrake gizmo, Push the button at Lights,leave in gear and go when ready,auto turn off. Also the CVT Box is superb. Dont like being hi up like a Truck apart from the better view. Seems dam good value for the price , but bits missing compared with the top U.S. version thats a fair bit cheaper than here. No Roof Rails for one. Ila try it again next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpolar Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 in my whole life i have never seen a car using its roof rails except for bringing a pair of ski which does not exist in thailand the hill launch assist is also top notch. Price is exactly the same as in canada or pretty close, so definitely good value, though i think the thai model seems to look better. When comparing anything, you cant ever use USA as 90% of usa is third world and thailand is a developping nation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Is Honda a third world company .Cant remember paying any Nation for a Vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) Not sure what's happened to Honda over the last 20 years or so. They always used to produce cars that were fun to drive all across the range, but now they seem to have given up (barring the occasional R model) and morphed into Toyota; determined to produce cars that bore you. The HRV looks great but to drive it is a big disappointment like the rest of the Honda range. Lackluster engines married to middling running gear. Edited October 26, 2015 by JaseTheBass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cook my sock Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Must be why there's such a long waiting list Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Must be why there's such a long waiting list Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thais and a bunch of expat OAPs are the last people I would look to for car advice. Prefer to try things for myself (when available) or read the western motoring press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpolar Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) yes the old drunkard way Read the western reviews complain dream of fast turbo cars own no fun car and complain about thai cars sucking on thaivisa my way is easier: Buy hrv enjoy Edited October 27, 2015 by bearpolar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitar Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Not sure what's happened to Honda over the last 20 years or so. They always used to produce cars that were fun to drive all across the range, but now they seem to have given up (barring the occasional R model) and morphed into Toyota; determined to produce cars that bore you. The HRV looks great but to drive it is a big disappointment like the rest of the Honda range. Lackluster engines married to middling running gear. Honda made some boring cars in the past as well, particularly the volume selling models. The more interesting models generally do not make it to Thailand at all or sell in very limited volume. They have changed, (as they must) but our perceptions have changed as well. The competition has got a lot stronger Honda's comfort zone, the small to medium car segment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 There are 17 in the range here but only notlce about 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cook my sock Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) Read nothing but good to exceptional reviews of the HRV in the press. Granted it's no sports car but for 1m u get a car with a premium look and feel, masses of space, good looks, good design, comfortable to drive, and 1.8 engine is strong enough. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited October 27, 2015 by Cook my sock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpolar Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 getting a "sports" car in thailand is the definition of retardation You can't keep 120kph on the cruise for more than 20secs at a time.. my best time is 2mins over my last 4 000 km across the country.. my avg is 10-20seconds.. and i dont let people pass me so its not a driver's issue. Acceleration? my last 4 000km on this car, ive had the chance to accelerate fast with no motorbike/slow car in front of me twice.. I have a few hundred k kms in thailand and as much as i love sports car back home, here they are useless. Confort, safety and status are the only things that matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 True. Sports cars here are wasted. Doesn't mean we all want to drive cars that are dull though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cook my sock Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Sure but you can't buy a decent sporty car in Thailand for less than 2.5m. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 getting a "sports" car in thailand is the definition of retardation You can't keep 120kph on the cruise for more than 20secs at a time.. my best time is 2mins over my last 4 000 km across the country.. my avg is 10-20seconds.. and i dont let people pass me so its not a driver's issue. Acceleration? my last 4 000km on this car, ive had the chance to accelerate fast with no motorbike/slow car in front of me twice.. I have a few hundred k kms in thailand and as much as i love sports car back home, here they are useless. Confort, safety and status are the only things that matter Bangkok isn't the only province in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cook my sock Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 OT but does anyone know if the New Kia Soul comes in more than one spec ie a higher spec than 'standard' version. It's a little pricey I know Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 getting a "sports" car in thailand is the definition of retardation You can't keep 120kph on the cruise for more than 20secs at a time.. my best time is 2mins over my last 4 000 km across the country.. my avg is 10-20seconds.. and i dont let people pass me so its not a driver's issue. Acceleration? my last 4 000km on this car, ive had the chance to accelerate fast with no motorbike/slow car in front of me twice.. I have a few hundred k kms in thailand and as much as i love sports car back home, here they are useless. Confort, safety and status are the only things that matter Bangkok isn't the only province in Thailand Mr Bear try running Kabi to Bkk midweek and enjoy any fast car or suv.Great Feedom in many area is still to be found. Its just knowing where and when in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) getting a "sports" car in thailand is the definition of retardation You can't keep 120kph on the cruise for more than 20secs at a time.. my best time is 2mins over my last 4 000 km across the country.. my avg is 10-20seconds.. and i dont let people pass me so its not a driver's issue. Acceleration? my last 4 000km on this car, ive had the chance to accelerate fast with no motorbike/slow car in front of me twice.. I have a few hundred k kms in thailand and as much as i love sports car back home, here they are useless. Confort, safety and status are the only things that matter Bangkok isn't the only province in Thailand Mr Bear try running Kabi to Bkk midweek and enjoy any fast car or suv.Great Feedom in many area is still to be found. Its just knowing where and when in Thailand. The road from Uttaradit to Phitsanulok is another one if you like speed. Dual carriageway, mostly deserted, long sections of straight road... I've even seen drivers who rarely get above 90 doing 150 there I sometimes do that route as an alternative to highway #1 just because of it For handling, there's plenty of nice twisty mountain roads up North. Edited October 28, 2015 by IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 OT but does anyone know if the New Kia Soul comes in more than one spec ie a higher spec than 'standard' version. It's a little pricey I know Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk AFAIK, no. Just one spec level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpolar Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) yes driving across the country obviously means bangkok especialy when i stated above that most of my recent km's are not city driving We all learn something new everyday. Today i learned that angry thai visa members think of 'driving across the country' as driving around bangkok. Fun stuff im gonna drive 1000km todya and the only stretch of road that i will be able to drive above 110 on will be close to surat tani, that road that passes no village for a while Edited October 28, 2015 by bearpolar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 650 Clics about 8 hrs ,some nice bits. , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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