The 1.5 turbo is indeed a better choice for spirited driving...and the HEV hybrid is also a good choice between mileage, and some level of spirited driving.


Most people might not know...yes, 130PS for the hybrid, but 250Nm is no slow butt feel...
The 1.5 turbo is 170PS, 240Nm should be quicker in 0-100 since the hybrid engine is gonna be heavier.

That said...

getting the 1.5 NA....bad choice, unless you just wanna honnnnnda hr-v regardless anything but price.
1.5 Turbo is good...parts and etc.
Hybrid is good if you travel alot....

what about x50 ?..

you gotta take a drive/seat to determine your worth... externally dimensions are similar. HR-V can be slightly heavier for turbo vs turbo, but the review state back row is now 35mm longer, which is...quite alot space.