That's what this article suggests:

2015 Honda HR-V: Fit platformed compact SUV with sports-coupe attitude - Torque News

I'll believe it when I see it!

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First Photo of 2015 Honda HR-V Compact Crossover Released ? News ? Car and Driver | Car and Driver Blog

Honda to present HR-V, updated Acura ILX at LA show - Autoblog

 

48 mpg would be great on a small SUV. Shame that number is probably for the hybrid version not to be sold in the US. I expect the number to be just a hair above the new crv. Which, if that were the case, it would beg the question of why bother.

 

I bet that "48MPG" is an intentional misquote to get the article referenced more. That is the rather fanciful Japanese JC08 mileage figure for which the Fit scores 61MPG. The estimate I've seen is around 34MPG for the US version.

As a Scion xB owner used to a taller stance and spacious headroom I would love a Fit with those qualities. I just hope that the HR-V keeps a similar footprint and doesn't get too porky with its US-spec bumpers.

 

48mpg may not be a misquote or typo. I can get 48mpg on the interstate highway in my Fit, and this has the same exact engine, chassis, etc plus the weight is close to the same or within a couple hundred pounds... so basically a Fit with different shape body and interior.


My combined highway/city mileage hovers consistently just above 40mpg

 

This subforum is for discussions of the 2015 GK Fit only, we already have a thread in the "Other Car Related Discussions" subforum for this vehicle:

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/othe...bout-hr-v.html

Thanks for your understanding, thread has been closed...