Older RDX vs CX-3 vs HRV
09-11-2015, 06:55 AM
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Older RDX vs CX-3 vs HRV
Looking to purchase a CUV, currently have a 2007 Fit, thinking about something a bit bigger internal volume.
Price range in the low 20's (Canadian dollar)
Options: 2010-2011 RDX
Pro: Super AWD, fit and finish, comfort/luxury, Reliability (even for Turbo), hondata
Con: Premium gas, no warranty, gas mileage, used?
2) 2016 CX-3 Base Auto, FWD
Pro: Warranty, gas mileage, looks
Con: non-awd, no moonroof, depreciation, less luxury
3) 2016 Honda HRV, base FWD, 6-speed
Pro: Warranty, gas mileage, looks, reliable, tech, interal volume/flexibility
Con: non-awd, no moonroof, depreciation, less luxury, 6-speed for wife, she will need to learn
Looking for a smaller vehicle in that price point. Hauling 2 young kids and wife hates large vehicles.
Anyone have some thoughts, I have not driven any of these, just trying to narrow down my options to 3.
Thank you!
Price range in the low 20's (Canadian dollar)
Options: 2010-2011 RDX
Pro: Super AWD, fit and finish, comfort/luxury, Reliability (even for Turbo), hondata
Con: Premium gas, no warranty, gas mileage, used?
2) 2016 CX-3 Base Auto, FWD
Pro: Warranty, gas mileage, looks
Con: non-awd, no moonroof, depreciation, less luxury
3) 2016 Honda HRV, base FWD, 6-speed
Pro: Warranty, gas mileage, looks, reliable, tech, interal volume/flexibility
Con: non-awd, no moonroof, depreciation, less luxury, 6-speed for wife, she will need to learn
Looking for a smaller vehicle in that price point. Hauling 2 young kids and wife hates large vehicles.
Anyone have some thoughts, I have not driven any of these, just trying to narrow down my options to 3.
Thank you!
09-11-2015, 08:14 AM
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My sister had an RDX, she just recently traded it for a CX3 Touring and couldn't be happier.
The RDX got absolutely terrible gas mileage, she drove mostly highway and would average 23mpg. From what I understand, the RDX was basically a full production mule for Honda to test turbo engines.
The CX3 is getting rave reviews. I love the new Mazdas. The interiors are fantastic and they're very sporty to drive.
I drove an HRV a couple months ago when they first dropped as a replacement for my fiance's 07 CRV. We both loved it and when it's time, it will be either than or the CX3.
I don't think you can go wrong with either the HRV or CX3. Drive both and shop prices.
The RDX got absolutely terrible gas mileage, she drove mostly highway and would average 23mpg. From what I understand, the RDX was basically a full production mule for Honda to test turbo engines.
The CX3 is getting rave reviews. I love the new Mazdas. The interiors are fantastic and they're very sporty to drive.
I drove an HRV a couple months ago when they first dropped as a replacement for my fiance's 07 CRV. We both loved it and when it's time, it will be either than or the CX3.
I don't think you can go wrong with either the HRV or CX3. Drive both and shop prices.
09-11-2015, 09:06 AM
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Why do you "want" a CUV. I hate CUVs. They are like regular cars but ugly and with worse gas mileage. Why not get a sedan/hatchback instead? 
Mazda3 hatchback over CX-anything.
Mazda3 hatchback over CX-anything.
09-11-2015, 09:07 AM
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The RDX is way more car than the CX-3 and HR-V. Way nicer, inside and out, and it'll destroy them in terms of its AWD system, power, etc, etc. Big penalty for fuel economy, though - it's way worse for daily driving. Reliability shouldn't be an issue and you'll have already let someone else take the depreciation hit.
If you want a newer vehicle, I'd buy a used or new CX-3 over a new HR-V. Better looks, lower cost, better handling, quicker and they've been reliable thus far. Again, buy it used, even certified, and you'll get the better vehicle at a lower cost (or possibly afford the AWD version) with better warranty. They also come with low financing rates, which is a bonus if you're not paying cash.
http://401dixiemazda.com/used/CPO.html
If you want a newer vehicle, I'd buy a used or new CX-3 over a new HR-V. Better looks, lower cost, better handling, quicker and they've been reliable thus far. Again, buy it used, even certified, and you'll get the better vehicle at a lower cost (or possibly afford the AWD version) with better warranty. They also come with low financing rates, which is a bonus if you're not paying cash.
http://401dixiemazda.com/used/CPO.html
09-11-2015, 09:43 AM
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The RDX is way more car than the CX-3 and HR-V. Way nicer, inside and out, and it'll destroy them in terms of its AWD system, power, etc, etc. Big penalty for fuel economy, though - it's way worse for daily driving. Reliability shouldn't be an issue and you'll have already let someone else take the depreciation hit.
If you want a newer vehicle, I'd buy a used or new CX-3 over a new HR-V. Better looks, lower cost, better handling, quicker and they've been reliable thus far. Again, buy it used, even certified, and you'll get the better vehicle at a lower cost (or possibly afford the AWD version) with better warranty. They also come with low financing rates, which is a bonus if you're not paying cash.
http://401dixiemazda.com/used/CPO.html
If you want a newer vehicle, I'd buy a used or new CX-3 over a new HR-V. Better looks, lower cost, better handling, quicker and they've been reliable thus far. Again, buy it used, even certified, and you'll get the better vehicle at a lower cost (or possibly afford the AWD version) with better warranty. They also come with low financing rates, which is a bonus if you're not paying cash.
http://401dixiemazda.com/used/CPO.html
I don't think the CX-3 has been out long enough to find a used one. It just debuted last month as a 2016 model.
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09-11-2015, 10:04 AM
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Plus it's now priced outside the budget new... Used I could swing but again wifey doesn't like large vehicles and the CRV is getting there.
09-11-2015, 10:08 AM
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Wife hates the looks.. I kinda do too. I would go for a WRX if I was going down that path.
