Talking Cars 373: Driving the 2023 Honda HR-V

Plus, which car would you choose: the Mazda3 turbo or Acura Integra?

By Mike Quincy

August 19, 2022

Main theme: Honda recently redesigned its small HR-V, moving it up in price and features. The original HR-V wasn’t universally loved by us; it was noisy, underpowered, and had a stiff ride. The new model is built on the redesigned Civic’s platform (rather than the Fit), granting it a longer wheelbase, more interior space, a more powerful engine, and an independent rear suspension that has boosted its ride and handling. We discuss our time behind the wheel and give reasons why we think Honda did such a substantial job with this redesign. (Read our Honda HR-V first drive.)

Audience question: I’m having a tough time deciding between a Mazda3 turbo and an Acura Integra. What does the Talking Cars podcast panel think?

Talking Cars 373 podcast panel — “Talking Cars” panelists Ryan Pszczolkowski, Mike Quincy, and Alex Knizek.

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Driving the Kia Sportage, episode 372
Driving the 2022 Mazda MX-30, episode 371
Driving the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580, episode 370
Driving the Polaris Slingshot, episode 369
Driving the Toyota bZ4X, episode 368

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Mike Quincy

Mike Quincy is a writer, editor, podcaster, and tester with the Consumer Reports autos team. He has been with CR since 1993, purchasing more than 160 cars for the test program. Previously, Mike wrote for Automobile Magazine. When he’s not working, Mike can be found training for a long-distance bicycle ride, honing a wide variety of baked goods, or studying the world of mixology in search of the perfect martini.