Honda FR-V in Nigeria

Honda FR-V in Nigeria

The FR-V has six seats in two rows of three, just like the Fiat Multipla. Its high-end cabin is stocked with everything you'll need to keep your family secure and pampered. However, you'll be low on storage space, and the driver will find the centrally positioned controls a bit of a reach. The radio and heating controls are also difficult to operate.

Nonetheless, the driving position is comfortable, and the gear lever is conveniently located on the dash. With three adults on board, shoulder room is limited, even if the middle front seat pulls back. They will not, however, complain about their leg- or headroom.

The FR-V is a fun car to drive and, aside from some wind noise, it cruises quietly. All of the engines are powerful, willing, and smooth, and the wide-body aids in sure-footed maneuverability. Most bumps will go unnoticed as well.

Specifications of this model

Ownership cost

The Fiat Multipla will be less expensive to acquire and operate if you need a six-seater. Many conventional seven-seaters will also be less expensive than the FR-V, but this is a high-quality people carrier with all of Honda's best features. So while it isn't the cheapest, it is a decent deal.

In that regard, it will keep its value better than others, implying that the overall whole-life cost will be lower than the original high purchase price predicted. You won't pay nearly as much at the gas station. The 1.7 diesel achieves an impressive official average of 37.7mpg, while the 2.2 diesel achieves 44.8mpg. Even the 2.0 gets 33.6 miles per gallon.

Advice for buyers of the Honda FR-V

The FR-V has a solid track record of dependability. That shouldn't come as a surprise, given that Hondas consistently rank high in customer satisfaction surveys like the JD Power survey, and are among the least likely to develop defects, according to Warranty Direct.

There are numerous severe mechanical issues, yet the FR-build V's quality suggests that it is built to last. Nonetheless, thoroughly inspect the cabin and load bay for signs of a heavy-handed family or over-exuberant load-carrying.

Keep an eye out for body damage, especially parking scrapes and dings. Keep looking if it isn't ideal; you'll find plenty that are. Keep an eye out for kerbed wheels and uneven tire wear, since these could signal that the suspension has been thrown out of alignment, so make sure the car doesn't pull to one side when you test drive it.

Which used Honda FR-V MPV should you buy?

The 1.7 petrol will be the cheapest to buy and will give you enough power most of the time, but the 2.0 petrol is simpler to come by and is a more versatile and easygoing cruiser. During a slight face-lift in early 2007, these two petrols were replaced by a responsive, free-revving 1.8 (darker chrome grille, metal/carbon-like cabin decor rather than wood).

Because of its greater low-end power, the 2.2 turbo diesel is worth considering. It's a fantastic engine that consumes fuel slowly, but you'll pay a lot more for the privilege of having one over petrol.

Unless you want more than six airbags, power windows all around, an alarm, air conditioning, and a CD player, there's no reason to upgrade to SE specification. Alloy wheels, cruise control, and front fog lamps are included with the Sport model.

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