Honda FR-V Hatchback (2004-2009) review
At a glance
| Price new | £15,250 - £20,880 |
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| Used prices | £398 - £4,507 |
| Road tax cost | £305 - £385 |
| Insurance group | 17 - 23 |
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| Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
| Range | 421 - 561 miles |
| Number of doors | 5 |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Diesel
Pros & cons
Great use of interior space, good ride comfort, excellent diesel engine, superb build quality
Slow-witted optional auto, two rows of three seats doesn't really work
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Overview
Clever packaging – perhaps inspired by the Fiat Multipla – has given Honda a six-seat people carrier that can also carry luggage for all its occupants, making it more practical than similar sized people carriers that have three rows of seats but a tiny boot. The FR-V seats three abreast in two rows, but the middle rear seat also slides back to ensure sufficient leg room.
It means six people plus luggage can be transported in a vehicle taking up no more road space than a typical family hatchback. However, the middle seat in the front isn’t really practical, especially not for regular use. In 2007 the model got the excellent i-CTDi diesel engine it desperately needed while the looks were also subtly tweaked with new headlights and rear light clusters.
