I've always been a fan of Honda from my first car, a Honda Civic. The HR-V is great because it is like an SUV without the enormous size. Honda makes great cars, they always have. We've had no major issues with the car. It also has a enough pick up my husband enjoys and would get out of a sporty car. It fits everything we need, 2 dogs and 2 humans, plus all of our gear, including bikes.