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Honda HR-V vs Holden Equinox

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Honda HR-V
Honda HR-V

$27,499 - $45,988

2022 price

Holden Equinox
Holden Equinox

$16,990 - $27,888

2020 price

Summary

2022 Honda HR-V
2020 Holden Equinox
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 1.5L

Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
4.3L/100km (combined)

8.4L/100km (combined)
Seating
4

5
Dislikes
  • Pricier than rivals
  • Very limited boot space
  • Only a four-seater

  • Big turning circle
  • Awkward looks
  • Holden closing down
2022 Honda HR-V Summary

Honda Australia has gone through a bit of a transformation in recent years, shedding its top-10 sales ambitions for a new approach that focuses on slimming down the range with high-spec grades.

The first new-gen model to launch with that approach was last year’s Civic, but it’s the latest launch, the HR-V, which might make or break Honda’s new strategy.

And that’s because the HR-V is a small SUV – playing a space dominated by Toyota, Mazda and Kia – that also offers up a so-hot-right-now hybrid powertrain for the first time in Australia.

No doubt, the HR-V will prove more popular than the Civic in sales as the market shifts preferences, but is it any good?

This is all you need to know about the 2022 Honda HR-V.

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2020 Holden Equinox Summary

You might not think right now is the best time to buy a Holden, what with the announcement from General Motors about closing down its Aussie operations at the end of 2020.

That’s understandable but side-stepping around the Equinox could see you miss out on what is a practical, comfortable and safe mid-sized SUV.

You can also bet on some heavily discounted deals on the final Holdens which could see you pick up a huge bargain if you buy an Equinox.

I’ve tested the top-of-the-range Equinox LTZ-V in this review and along with taking you though its features and what the SUV is like to drive, I’ll cover what type of support you can expect to have after Holden closes down. The company has promised to take care of its customers with parts and services for at least the next decade.

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2022 Honda HR-V 2020 Holden Equinox

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