Used Honda HR-V cars for sale or finance at 10.9% APR

All Honda HR-V models come as five-seater, five-door SUVs with a hatchback bootlid.

Buyers shopping used examples are likely to come across examples of both the old model and the current-shape car. You can easily tell them apart because the old car has a rounded roofline, whereas the newer car has more elongated styling featuring more straight lines and thin slats for its front grille.

The older HR-V is a little less than 4.3 metres long, while the newer car is now slightly more than 4.3 metres. That puts both towards the more compact end of the SUV spectrum, taking up roughly the same amount of space on the road as family hatches like the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf.

As a result, interior space is fairly good, with just about enough room to seat full-sized adults in the rear seats without complaint. That said, seating three across the rear bench will be a squeeze and is best saved for short trips only.

Of course, if you're shopping the current-shape HR-V, there's literally just the one choice – a 1.5-litre full hybrid. This is a decent engine with good low-speed responsiveness thanks to the hybrid system, and only starts to feel strained during faster motorway overtakes.

For the older car, there's more choice including a 1.5-litre petrol with or without a turbocharger, and an efficient 1.6-litre diesel engine. The non-turbo petrol does feel a bit wheezy at higher speeds with the turbocharged version feeling much more relaxed – sadly, it's a decent chunk more expensive than lesser models because it's exclusive to Sport trim.

Both Honda and the HR-V enjoy a good reputation for reliability. That means, if you treat it well, it should reward you with years of hassle-free motoring.

Keeping up with scheduled maintenance is the best way to keep your Honda working as it should. You have the option to add an extended warranty when you buy your HR-V to protect yourself from unexpected mechanical and electrical failures.

In many ways, the Honda HR-V is a great small SUV. It's well made, easy to drive, easy to use, and reasonably practical.

There are more affordable options such as the Suzuki Vitara or Citroen C3 Aircross, but the Honda feels noticeably more plush inside than either of those cars.

The 2021-onwards HR-V is even more compelling. It doubles down on the car's existing talents while also enhancing the interior design and quality, as well as adding the brand's zippy e:HEV hybrid powertrain.