No Budget Reviews: 2002 Honda HR-V Mark I 1.6 4WD (GH2) - Lloyd Vehicle Consulting

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-One 2002 Honda HR-V Mark I 1.6 4WD (GH2)
-One Mobile Phone
-No Fancy Outfits
-No Obscure In-Jokes
-No DSLRs
-No Shotgun Microphones
-No Fluid Head Tripods
-No Idea about Exposure
-No Budget Whatsoever
It is time for the newest instalment in that beloved cinematic automotive KZbin experience where we film practical cars that can be bought for less than £1,000 in a manner befitting of their inexpensive value! This may go horribly wrong (and frequently does)...
This time, as we test a 2002 Honda HR-V Mark I 1.6 4WD (GH2), we discover some rust, stand on a windswept moor, find the limits of cornering traction, wax lyrical about the D-Series engine and drone on about very little of any importance at all. Nothing untoward, then...
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[@roygardiner2229]

That looks to be a very practical car. I do like it. In particular, the "double glove-boxes" are really useful, and appealing to me. Thanks for pointing out the negatives aspects, too. By the way, it was pleasing to see you in a Northern setting for a change 🙂.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, the owner has had so many that I was able to ask him extensively about it. I think the slight slippage I encountered when fast cornering was the four wheel drive trying to engage to give me better traction. The double glovebox is brilliant, isn't it?

[@62keithmoon]

I drive my second HRV 4x4 here in Germany. The first one has rusted away. Two years ago I bought a completely rust-free black HRV from an elderly lady for only €3,000 and only 97,000 km with Alcantara interior. The car has now become very rare in Germany. I think it is a stylish design classic with straight lines when it comes to small off-road vehicles. The very, very quiet and economical engine is good. The performance is completely sufficient. No diesel turbo always broken machine. It is most beautiful from behind and the side line with the long pane of glass. It is important that the rear axle is always filled with fresh oil, then the 4 wheel drive works very well. Thank you for your video!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, the only engine option ever was the good old 1.6 D-Series. They tend to be very reliable if you look after them. 3000 EUR sounds pretty good for a car with only around 60,000 miles on the clock. It was something of a pioneering car, wasn't it?

[@richardhowlett7398]

Always kind of liked these . Very much the forerunner to the Skoda Yeti .

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, I would have thought so, and also owned by a similar type of person.

[@CasaMaryParadise]

Fabulous car! I use mine in the mountains of Spain.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

They aren't bad, are they? Thanks ever so much indeed for watching and commenting!

[@hoddy121john]

That side netting on the front passenger seat looks a good place to keep one's mauser pistol, there a nice car, and that one is in great condition.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Sir, we must always remember to investigate a place to keep the Mauser as we do our finest Charles Vine impression....

[@jaywalker1233]

Always liked the distinctive look of these - like a mini Volvo estate

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you very much indeed for watching and commenting!

[@IconicIronicUK]

Surprised I have missed this review! I bought a 4WD VTEC 5 door for my wife over 3 years ago as I've always liked them and she wanted something a bit taller. It's been a great, reliable car as you would predict, although it did need a fair bit of welding on the inner rear arches on its 2nd MOT with us. Fuel economy not great and, as you say, I do live in fear of original the cat being stolen - the issue is that the O2 sensors are unavailable if these are cut off at the same time.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Well, it wasn't a very popular video when it was first released, but that's KZbin, I suppose. The D-Series engines tend to be very reliable if you look after them, and if you find one which is not rusty, then they tend to just keep going. The fuel economy does seem to be a bit of a disadvantage as well. Thank you ever so much indeed for watching and commenting!

[@jottka2162]

I love my '99 V-Tec HRV! 😊

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

I really enjoyed this one. It wasn't very fast without the VTEC, but I put it to the test on the road, and it performed well in a great many areas. Prices are still quite low in this country for some reason, even if there aren't they many left now.

[@jottka2162]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting It's underestimated.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

They are disappearing fast...

[@jottka2162]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting I hope not mine. It just got a little processing. No rust and technical is everything perfect.

[@adamzapple67]

The design/purpose of this car was spot on. One of the biggest cons in the car industry is 4WD. All these adverts showing Range Rovers and their ilk venturing up the side of mountains and negotiating rivers is utter nonsense. How many of us need that? The HRV had the perfect level of 4WD ability for road use. Put some winter tyres on it and I guarantee you won't get stuck in snow. The rear always looked like a Volvo to me. I never really liked the front but I could live with it. All in all these are superb cars. They're on my shortlist to replace my aging Mazda but like you said, rust is the fly in the ointment. If I find a rust-free example I'll probably buy it.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

These do rust, as the owner said to me (I believe him, as this is his fifth), but they still aren't that expensive, surprisingly! The rear is similar to the Volvo 850 Estate, I suppose, but that's not really a bad thing. The 4WD actually kicked in when I cornered hard uphill when the camera was not running, so it is still working automatically on this 21 year old example. This would be absolutely fine for winter use, given the area the owner lives in! Thank you for watching, sir.

[@ripdangerdolanunsubbedbutn8902]

Iv got a really nice condition limited addition going right now for 1250, only 86k miles similar colour to the one in vid but with blacked out rear windows and nice interior with touch screen built in. Are you interested?

[@adamzapple67]

@@ripdangerdolanunsubbedbutn8902 I ended up buying a Peugeot 107 (which is essentially a Toyota Aygo.) Best decision I made. It's an absolute hoot to drive and it's saving me £150 a month on fuel and road tax. Thanks for the offer though.

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Excellent little review, never realised these were based off a Logo Floorpan, were these the ones called the Joy Machines??

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, there was a special edition of the HR-V called the Joy Machine sold only in 2000.

[@prasys]

Im using one HRV 1999 (2WD) here in New Zealand. It has done over 160k kms (~99k miles). It's still going on strong. It is cheap and cheerful, easy to maintain (no fancy and mancy tech stuff). Its underpowered slightly but it's a good workhorse

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you very much indeed for watching and commenting. I hope that you enjoyed the video. These cars are getting rare now, mainly due to rust and neglect. I hope that yours continues to serve you well.

[@prasys]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting Thanks mate. I really enjoyed your content and your hearty content. Simple, straight to the point and not filled with "please thank our sponsors" stuff. Please keep it up You got a sub :)

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

We do have channel sponsorship, but it is a local firm supplying parts for MG Rover era cars (only when we have relevant videos for them), and I was using them before they offered me the opportunity anyway!

[@nikko1984]

That's what I said to kiwicarlife guy. But he doesn't like the D serie.

[@lordstiffupperlip3095]

Base 2wd HR-Vs had no roof rails and spoiler , also they rust on the sills and the road tax was very high for a 1.6 petrol.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, I think that we covered the spoiler and roof rails not being on all cars and the propensity to rust. Thank you for watching!

[@thecentralscrutinizer1758]

A good practical car. I agree with you, the colours were a bit garish. I'm not sure I could live with the metallic yellowy green colour although the silver models look fine. While the roof spoiler looks quite stylish, I'd prefer one without because roof bars would allow great carrying capacity. I see the HRV as a good workhorse. Good in the city and good in rural settings. It just does enough of everything, if that makes sense.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, surprisingly forward looking when viewed from a 2023 context. A good handy size in town, and probably very capable on muddy tracks, especially with the more rugged tyres this one has. Haven't seen one with roof bars, but I am sure that the owner of this one will have done, given he has owned so many. Thank you for watching!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

We do have channel sponsorship, but I know the people who run the company personally, and their advertising only appears on relevant videos to do with MG Rover products. I was already using their products before they allowed me to have the arrangement with them anyway!

[@62keithmoon]

Frank Zappa is not dead! He lives in Joes Garage

[@thecentralscrutinizer1758]

@@62keithmoon It was a 54 with a mashed up door.

[@JC-hu1wd]

You were up my way there... looks like Pule Hill in the background above Marsden / Holmfirth way.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

It was high above Huddersfield, I can't remember the exact name of the area now, I am afraid....

[@JC-hu1wd]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting That's OK. I think I'm on the money. I take it Hrv was discontinued as only see lots of Crv on the road. I been looking at one but think the Jazz is probably the best choice for me.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

You can still buy an HR-V brand new, actually. They are actually rather handsome cars, but the current Civic is even better. Very different from this old HR-V, though!

[@danielhoogenberg.]

Except for some rust problems, these cars are very, very reliable👌

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Oh, absolutely, if you look after them, and they don't disintegrate, they will just keep going!

[@zzhughesd]

Drove one today. Leeds BCA £700 on an 04 on under 60k. Been on a farm and whiff of dog and home painted Aerosol front bumper aside a decent thing. It’s not the 3 door Joy Machine 2WD

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

The Joy Machine was a special edition only sold in 2000, so it won't be one of those. By 2004, the choice of HR-V models was quite restricted. Definitely still out there for No Budget Reviews money!

[@zzhughesd]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting Never knew based on the Logo, like a Juke on a Micra , then

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, but years and years before most other manufacturers.

[@samuelbenedek6669]

Thank you!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@davidrumming4734]

Back in the day, this was one of the cars I considered buying just because they were a bit different. Here in Wiltshire they were a bit more popular…probably because close to the countryside and modest winters = this car was a sensible choice, and a Honda, and as u pointed out, not a massive price tag. No idea how many were 2 wheel drive and how many were 4 wheel drive. On a similar theme, around that time, Suzuki made something a bit similar I think, early Suzuki Ignis model? Also as an aside, remember the Suzuki Alto?…..and Nissan cloned it for a while too. Both very budget city cars from before the Toyota Aygo and VW UP platforms were introduced.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, I have driven both a 2004 Suzuki Ignis Sport and a 2009 Nissan Pixo (almost identical to the last generation Suzuki Alto we got over here) on No Budget Reviews already.

[@colinhicks4174]

I have always liked these going back when they were new. As they were something different. Unfortunately now the tax on these is really high, £395 if post 2001 which along with the fuel economy makes them expensive to run. But all the owner reviews, even recent ones with mammoth mileage rate them really highly. Mandatory auto trader check. They seem to start at around £1500. Someone wants £2500 for one covered in small dents.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

I looked, and there were some on Ebay for around £1,100 at the time of recording. I have a Rover 45 V6, so paying stupid amounts for road tax is something that I just have to suck up, I am afraid... I don't think that the fuel economy is anything special, particularly if you add 4WD or an automatic gearbox (or both), but the owner of this one is on his fifth first generation HR-V, so maybe none of that really matters to people who like them.

[@adamzapple67]

Road tax is an absolute rip-off. It should go back to being a flat fee. Why should someone pay nothing while others pay upwards of £600 on some cars?

[@xx-----------xx873]

Had one, 1.6 VTEC. No 4wd in reverse, guess how I figured that one out lol otherwise my enjoyment of the car doubled with a straight pipe, sounded incredible beyond 5.5k revs.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Thank you very much indeed for watching and commenting! I think that people are slowly waking up to the fact that these were really good cars, even if they were marketed in a strange way over here and were quite expensive when new.

[@xx-----------xx873]

@@lloydvehicleconsulting Yeah they were marketed for younger people for some reason, I only got rid of it because I didn't fancy a crash in it vs a Range Rover. It's just a bit too thin for that.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

That's absolutely right, Honda saw them as being in the same market segment as the first generation Toyota RAV4, I think, but I don't quite agree.

[@TGSSMC]

I drive since 1998, never has a vtec engine let me down, doesn't matter in which size or package it came in.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

The VTEC system does seem very reliable indeed.

[@Kogaion78]

what car is at begining ?....that with white interior.........couldn't fugure out......

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

It will remain a mystery, I am afraid.

[@mpersad]

The design has dated very well I think. Thank you, sir!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

Yes, in context this was a very forward thinking car, and turned out to be very influential. It does look very good for a 24 year old design.

[@kampuput619]

Interior space is a little disappointing, isn't it? Looks big from the outside but feels no different from an MK1 Yaris inside.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

I had a go in a Mark I Yaris T Sport on No Budget Reviews about three years ago. This is a bit more spacious than one of those.