Been car shopping for a CVT vehicle for the wifey and have narrowed it down to an HRV or the IM. I have test driven both and like the spaciousness of the trunk in the HRV but i like all the features of what the IM has to offer in one package. The IM is more engaging and fun to drive. We are leaning towards the IM. The only thing holding us back is we are not able to test drive on the highway. I know it is not supposed to be a fast car but don't want to feel dissapointed after purchasing the car. I want to know current owner impressions of the vehicle on the highway. Keep in mind that we are looking at the CVT's. Does it have adequate on ramp power. What is the ride like once at speed?
Thanks
I have had my IM for 2 weeks now with the CVT transmission, i am not dissapointed at all, in my opinion the ride quality is alot better then other similar vehicules.
Powerwise it is ok, not a fast car but it does the job, the HRV has a 1.6l out of a civic and might be a little heavier.
I actually had the choice between the HRV and the IM, like you said space in the HRV is nice, but the IM offers more for less money.
What turned me off about the HRV is the engine like i mentionned, i find it ridiculous to put a 1.6 cylinder in a small SUV, the salesman at honda told me they did that because they are going to have turboed engines very soon and then were gonna wait before putting it in the HRV.
If you want too i could take a quick video on the highway and show you what acceleration looks like.