We present you a comparison between Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage and Honda HR-V.
The widely anticipated HR-V 2022 has finally arrived in Pakistan thanks to Honda Atlas Cars Limited (HACL).
It is the first crossover SUV made in-country by HACL.
Given the current popularity of crossover SUVs, the HR-V will have a lot of competition.
Although Honda refers to it as a B-Segment SUV, in Pakistan its size is more in line with C-segment SUVs.
In this article, the new HR-V will be compared to the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson, the two most well-liked C-segment SUVs in Pakistan.
Let us dive in:
- Exterior HR-V
Similar to the new Honda Civic, the HR-V has a simpler design than its predecessor.
With a broad body-colored front grille (black in the standard variant) and slender headlamps, the front end has a dignified yet striking appearance.
The ominous appearance is furthered by the acute Daytime Running Lights (DRLs).
The straightened-out and lengthened bonnet shape enable a stylish appearance.
The side profile has straight, uncomplicated lines. The 17′′ alloy rims that the HR-V receives in Pakistan are an improvement over the previous model.
The back end is equally straightforward but futuristic.
The understated appearance is made possible by the LED lights, the tailgate’s forward tilt, and the center trim below.
Sportage
Over time, Pakistanis have become familiar with Sportage’s styling, which is, in all fairness, a bit too snazzy.
The LED headlights with quad-DRLs, Kia’s patented tiger-nose grille, and a sharp front bumper with non-functional vents make the SUV’s front fascia look like the head of an insect.
On the side, the SUV has 18″ alloys (17″ in Alpha), and a tall shoulder line for a muscular look.
On the back, Sportage has a horizontal red stripe that bridges the sharp LED taillights.
Its indicator lights and reverse lights are mounted at the bottom of the rear bumper, which adds to its quirkiness.
Overall, Sportage’s design is offbeat, but in an endearing way.
Tucson
Hyundai Tucson is a subtle yet handsome-looking SUV. It has a large hexagonal slatted front grille, angular oval-ish headlights, a smooth bonnet, and an aggressive bumper.
The side profile seems clean and simple.
It has silver roof rails, body-colored door handles, and a set of sharp alloy rims which liven up the styling.
The backside features the oval-ish taillights native to the Hyundai design, two rear reflectors at the bottom, a forward-raked boot lid, and a shark-fin antenna. Overall Tucson is a decent-looking family vehicle.
2. Interior HR-V
HR-V’s interior mirrors the outer simplicity.
A minimalistic dashboard design and silver trim pieces at various touchpoints, and ambient lighting give the interior a premium feel.
It has a large top-mounted infotainment screen that features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The base variant is dressed in soft fabric, while the top variants have leatherette upholstery.
Being larger than the previous model, the new HR-V is roomier. Altogether, it offers decent features and utility inside.
Sportage
Although intuitive and reliable, Sportage’s interior looks ancient. The design is simple and effective, however, there are other SUVs in the market with better interiors.
It has leatherette seats (fabric ones in Alpha). Plus, the cabin space is roomy, and comfortable, and can easily accommodate 5 people.
Reclinable rear seats and a panoramic sunroof (plain roof in Alpha) add more class to the interior.
All of these elements combined make for a strong-value family vehicle.
Tucson
Hyundai Tucson suffers from almost the same issue as Sportage in design terms.
The cockpit is slightly more modern than Sportage while the dash design is a bit more angular and complex.
It has a 10 infotainment screen, a dashboard made from soft material, an instrument panel with a digital screen for additional info, plush leather seats (fabric ones in GLS Sport), and a roomy and comfortable cabin space.
Overall, Tucson also has a decent interior that is beginning to age badly.
3. Performance HR-V
HR-V has two variants. Both variants have a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine borrowed from a BR-V, that sends 121 horsepower (hp) and 145 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque to the front wheels only via a CVT automatic transmission.
It has McPherson struts up front and a torsion bar coil spring setup in the back.
It is also fitted with disc brakes on all four wheels with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist (BA) technology to allow for decent stopping power.
According to various international forums, HR-V has a fuel economy of 13 liters per kilometer, however, the figures are likely to be different in Pakistan.
Sportage and Tucson (Same Hardware)
Both, Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson have the same powertrains — a 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder petrol engine that sends 155 hp and 196 Nm to the front wheels or all four wheels (depending on the variant) via a 6-speed torque-converter automatic gearbox.
Both SUVs consist of McPherson struts up front and a multi-link coil spring suspension in the back. They also have disc brakes on all four wheels with ABS, EBD, and BA technology.
As reported by owners on various forums, both, Tucson and Sportage have a fuel economy of 10-12 kilometers per liter.
4. Model Price
The prices of all variants of these SUVs are as follows:
Honda HR-V
VTi 5,999,000
VTi-S 6,199,000
Hyundai Tucson
GLS Sport 6,899,000
Ultimate 7,399,000
Kia Sportage
Alpha 5,999,000
FWD 6,649,000
AWD 7,149,000
The comparison reveals that HR-V is slightly behind Sportage and Tucson in the features department and is massively behind both in terms of performance and capability.
However, given an almost similar size, a slightly smaller price tag, similar utility and practicality, and a strong brand value, HR-V is likely to attract numerous Sportage and Tucson buyers.
