New Honda HR-V 2015 review - pictures

The HR-V is Honda's entrant into the compact crossover market.

The previous HR-V was an unusual high-riding hatch with a sporty edge, whereas this new model is more similar to competitors like the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur.

The HR-V is based on the same platform as the next-generation Jazz, but offers interior space closer to what you'd expect from a crossover from the class above like the Nissan Qashqai.

A well-built interior adds to the HR-V's classy feel.

With its smooth curves and coupe-like hidden rear door handles the HR-V is a stylish car.

The HR-V is available with the choice of just 1.5-litre petrol or 1.6-litre diesel engines.

The infotainment system isn't bespoke Honda - it's a third party Garmin unit and is a bit clunky to use.

A slick-shifting six-speed automatic gearbox is available.

The HR-V comes well equipped as standard.

Neither of the available engines are very powerful.

The HR-V has a very comfortable ride and is much easier to travel in than the crashy Nissan Juke.

The interior is nicely designed, but brittle plastics on the upper part of the dash let it down.

The HR-V's boot goes is best in class, and at 470 litres is even larger than the Nissan Qashqai's - and seats down it's even larger with 1,533 litres of space.

The boot is square and well shaped.

The HR-V offers loads of space for rear passengers.

Honda's 'Magic Seats' are offered - allowing the seat squabs to be folded up and tall items to be carried.

The 118bhp i-DTEC diesel engine is a bit breathless and grumbly but claims economy of 68.9mpg.