QUOTE(faidz85 @ Jun 14 2022, 10:59 AM)
May I know what makes you lean towards the HRV? I am also in the same situation. Already booked the Corolla Cross Hybrid not too long ago.
Admittedly at first glance the HR-V is a looker. But the more I look at the cross, it grew on me. HR-V has a smaller boot space, lower headroom. Overall I think the Cross would feel more roomy just because of the higher roofline.
As for reliability, most would definitely agree that Toyota is king. I would also think that the toyota's hybrid system is more mature.
But I hate the ugly foot parkign brake and the cheapo infotainment in the corolla.
Honestly, mine is mainly on the looks. But in terms of specs wise, I could not agree with you more on the parking leg break and the so called “after market” infotainment. Even the camera (with 360 degrees view) looks hideous to my eyes. Not forgetting you have to plug ur cable (for apple CarPlay or android auto)directly into the panel itself which can be an eye sore
In terms of the active safety features, I feel that Honda sensing is a wee more matured in terms of the way it slows down and picks speed back up again on the ACC as to compared to Toyota safety sense. TSS breaks to hard and there is a lag in picking up the throttle. I have actually test drove My friend’s new Honda Civic RS using the active ACC quite a fair bit. Another let down of Cross is the leg break on the ACC.. for Honda, when u come to a halt, the car can continue to pick speed back up. For the cross, you have to start the ACC system all over again.
That all aside, I initially booked Toyota due to its reliability of the engine and the name sake. Haha