Honda HR-V vs Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dusk
A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
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Honda HR-V
1.5 Elegance CVT
Petrol
CVT
Current
ZAR 529,900
ex-showroom
⚡ 119 kW
🔧 145 Nm
⛽ 16.1 km/l
VS
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Diesel
Current
ZAR 657,399
ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW
🔧 320 Nm
⛽ 10.8 km/l
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Decision summary
Honda HR-V vs Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dusk: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
HR-V starts ZAR 167,499 cheaper
HR-V from ZAR 489,900 · Karoo Special Edition Dusk from ZAR 657,399
Five key differences
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| Specification | HR-V | Karoo Special Edition Dusk |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | HR-V119 kW | Karoo Special Edition Dusk103 kW @ 3750 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | HR-V145 Nm | Karoo Special Edition Dusk320 Nm |
| Engine Size | HR-V1498 cc | Karoo Special Edition Dusk2179 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | HR-V16.1 km/l | Karoo Special Edition Dusk10.8 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | HR-V196 mm | Karoo Special Edition Dusk210 mm |
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Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Karoo Special Edition Dusk
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| Spec | HR-V | Karoo Special Edition Dusk |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2022 | Not Available |
| Generation | Built on Honda’s global compact SUV platform with improved safety and comfort | Current local listing |
| Facelift History | New generation introduced with updated design and improved features | Not listed by current South African source page. |
| Facelift Launched Since | Original current-generation version | Original current-generation version |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | SUV | Pickup |
| Color Note | White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red | - |
| Dealer Stock Note | Top grade in the South Africa lineup | - |
| Model Year | 2026 | Current |
| Production Status | active | Active |
| Segment | SUV | Pickup |
| Tare Mass Kg | 1360 kg | 2055-2155 kg |
| Vehicle Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Spec | HR-V | Karoo Special Edition Dusk |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4340 mm | - |
| Width | 1790 mm | - |
| Height | 1590 mm | - |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | - |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 196 mm | 210 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 196 mm | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 l | 80 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 437 l | - |
| Kerb Weight | 1360 kg | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1780 kg | 3150 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 410 kg | - |
| Towing Capacity | 1200 kg | - |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | - |
| Doors | 5 doors | - |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.5 m | - |
| Front Headroom | 975 mm | - |
| Rear Headroom | 965 mm | - |
| Front Legroom | 1065 mm | - |
| Rear Legroom | 958 mm | - |
| Spec | HR-V | Karoo Special Edition Dusk |
|---|---|---|
| Front Track Width | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Rear Track Width | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Not Available |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Not Available |
| Chassis Type | Monocoque | - |
| Power Steering | Electric Power Steering | - |
| Steering Column | Tilt and Telescopic | - |
| Front Spring Type | MacPherson Strut | - |
| Rear Spring Type | Torsion Beam | - |
| Chassis Material | Monocoque | - |
| Front Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut | Not Available |
| MagneRide Damping | Not Available | - |
| Rear Axle Type | Torsion Beam | - |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Not Available |
| Suspension | MacPherson Strut | - |
| Spec | HR-V | Karoo Special Edition Dusk |
|---|---|---|
| Load Bed Length | Not Applicable | 1489 mm |
| Load Bed Width | Not Applicable | 1520 mm |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Not Available |
| Power Windows | All Doors Auto | Not Available |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Key | Not Available |
| Push Button Start | Standard | Not Available |
| Wireless Charging | Standard | Not Available |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Not Available |
| Electric Tailgate | Standard | Not Available |
| Automatic Headlamps | LED Projector | - |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not Available | Not Available |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | 437 l | Not Applicable |
| AC Type | Automatic Climate Control | Not Available |
| Adaptive Dampers | Not Available | - |
| Climate Zones | Automatic Climate Control | - |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | All Doors Auto | - |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | Standard | - |
| Engine Start Stop | Standard | Not Available |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Standard | Not Available |
| Engine Warranty | 24 Months | - |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | 6.2 | 9.3 |
| Panoramic Roof | Panoramic Sunroof | Not Available |
| Performance Data Logger | Not Available | - |
| Power Mirrors | All Doors Auto | - |
| Push Button Start | Standard | Not Available |
| Rev Matching | Not Available | - |
| Seat Type | Leather | - |
| Telescopic Steering | Tilt and Telescopic | - |
| Tilt Steering | Tilt and Telescopic | - |
| Voice Command | Built-in | - |
| Voice Command Support | Built-in | - |
| Accelerator 0 100 | 11.5 sec | - |
| Air Conditioning | Automatic Climate Control | Not Available |
| Battery Preconditioning | Not Available | - |
| Bed Extender | Not Available | - |
| Canopy Fitment | Not Available | - |
| Common Rail Injection | Multi-Point Fuel Injection | - |
| Diff Lock | Not Available | - |
| Difflock | Not Available | - |
| Front Diff Lock | Not Available | - |
| Intelligent Battery System | Not Available | - |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | Smart Key | - |
| Lift Gate | Standard | - |
| Load Bed Cover | Not Available | - |
| Load Bed Light | Not Available | - |
| Load Bed Steps | Not Available | - |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | Not Available | - |
| Loadbox Length Mm | Not Applicable | 1489 mm |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | Not Available | - |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | Not Available | - |
| Loadbox Width Mm | Not Applicable | 1520 mm |
| Manual Aircon | Automatic Climate Control | - |
| Mirror | All Doors Auto | - |
| One Pedal Driving | Not Available | - |
| Passive Entry Start | Smart Key | - |
| Powered Tailgate | Standard | - |
| Rear Diff Lock | Not Available | - |
| Rear Electric Motor | Not Available | - |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | Not Available | - |
| Remote Central Locking | Smart Key | - |
| Rim Size | 18-inch Alloy | Not Available |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | Standard | Roof rack listed as Karoo Special Edition feature |
| Sonar | Front and Rear | - |
| Sound System | 8 | Not Available |
| Source Model Column | hr-v | - |
| Sport Plus Mode | Not Available | - |
| Sports Bar | Not Available | - |
| Steering Column Adjustment | Tilt and Telescopic | - |
| Sub Frame | Monocoque | - |
| Surround View Monitor | Not Available | Not Available |
| Tailgate Damper | Not Available | - |
| Tailgate Lock | Not Available | - |
| Tow Bar Type | Not Available | - |
| TPMS | Standard | Not Available |
| Trim Level | top | - |
| Unlocking | Smart Key | Not Available |
| Variant Role | Core range derivative | - |
| Vdc | Standard | - |
| Vehicle To Grid | Not Available | - |
| Vehicle To Load | Not Available | - |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | Smart Key | - |
| Walk Away Lock | Smart Key | - |
| Wireless Charger | Standard | Not Available |
| Spec | HR-V | Karoo Special Edition Dusk |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel |
| Engine Code | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 1498 cc | 2179 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Cylinder Layout | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Valves | 16 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated | Turbocharged |
| Fuel System | Multi-Point Injection | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Compression Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Bore | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Stroke | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Maximum Power | 119 kW | 103 kW @ 3750 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 145 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Combined Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Combined Torque | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Motor Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Number of Motors | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Motor Location | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Drive Type | FWD | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Transmission | CVT | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | Not Officially Disclosed |
| 0-100 km/h | 11.5 sec | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Quarter Mile | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Launch Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rev Limiter | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 87.5 kW/tonne | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | 106.6 Nm/tonne | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Usable Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Battery Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Battery Voltage | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Electric Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Time | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Time | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Regenerative Braking | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Spec | HR-V | Karoo Special Edition Dusk |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | CVT Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain Layout | Front Wheel Drive | Not Applicable |
| LSD Available | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Paddle Shifters | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Final Drive Ratio | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Number of Gears | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Transmission Type | Continuously Variable Transmission | Automatic |
| Clutch Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Type | CVT Automatic | Not Applicable |
| Drivetrain | 4x2 | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Engagement | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Hi Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Lo Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Differential Type Front | Not Available | - |
| Differential Type Rear | Not Available | - |
| Front Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | CVT Automatic | Automatic |
| Low Range Ratio | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Axle Layout | 4x2 | Not Applicable |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case Guard | Not Available | - |
| Transmission Speeds | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Spec | HR-V | Karoo Special Edition Dusk |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 16.1 km/l | 10.8 km/l |
| City Mileage | 13 km/l | 8.8 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 17 km/l | 12.5 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 l | 80 l |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5 | Not Applicable |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | Standard | Not Applicable |
| Real-world Mileage | 16.1 km/l | 10.8 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 40 | 80 |
| Combined Driving Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Highway | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Spec | HR-V | Karoo Special Edition Dusk |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 6 | Driver and passenger airbags |
| ABS | Standard | Not Available |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Traction Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Not Available | Not Available |
| Child Safety Lock | Standard | Not Available |
| ISOFIX Mounts | Standard | Not Available |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Not Available |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Standard | Not Available |
| Engine Immobiliser | Standard | Not Available |
| Alarm System | Standard | - |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Not Available | Not Available |
| Front Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | Not Available |
| AEB | Standard | Not Available |
| BA | Standard | Not Available |
| Brake Override System | Not Available | Not Available |
| Curtain Airbags | Not Available | Not Available |
| Driver Airbag | 6 | Not Available |
| EBD | Standard | Not Available |
| Engine Immobiliser | Standard | Not Available |
| Hill Hold | Not Available | Not Available |
| Passenger Airbag | 6 | Not Available |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Standard | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Not Available | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Not Available | Not Available |
| Side Airbags | Not Available | Not Available |
| Stability Control | Standard | Not Available |
| TCS | Standard | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Standard | - |
| Knee Airbag | Not Available | Not Available |
| ABS EBD | Standard | Not Available |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Standard | - |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | 6 | - |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | 6 | - |
| ESC With Traction Control | Standard | - |
| Spec | HR-V | Karoo Special Edition Dusk |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Lane Keep Assist | Standard | Not Available |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Standard | Not Available |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Standard | Not Available |
| Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | Not Available |
| Rear View Camera | Standard | Not Available |
| 360 Degree Camera | Not Available | Not Available |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Standard | Not Available |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Not Available | Not Available |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Not Available | Not Available |
| Auto Highbeam | Not Available | Not Available |
| Auto Lights | LED Projector | - |
| Auto Wipers | Not Available | Not Available |
| EV Mode | Not Available | - |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | Not Available |
| Reverse Camera | Standard | Not Available |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Park Assist | Not Available | Not Available |
| Around View Monitor | Not Available | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Warning | Standard | Not Available |
| Emergency Braking | Standard | - |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not Available | Not Available |
| Parking Distance Sensors | Front and Rear | - |
| Parking Sensor | Front and Rear | - |
| Pre-Collision System | Standard | - |
| Rear View Camera | Standard | - |
| Reverse Camera Type | Standard | - |
| Reversing Camera | Standard | - |
| Surround View Camera | Not Available | Not Available |
| Spec | HR-V | Karoo Special Edition Dusk |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Leather | Not Applicable |
| Seat Adjustment | Driver Electric | - |
| Heated Seats | Standard | Not Applicable |
| Ventilated Seats | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Steering Type | Electric Power Steering | - |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt and Telescopic | - |
| Ambient Lighting | Standard | Not Applicable |
| Front Shoulder Room | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Rear Shoulder Room | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Steering Wheel Material | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Interior Colour Options | 6 | - |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | Driver Electric | - |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Driver Electric | Not Applicable |
| Fabric Seats | Leather | - |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Manual | Not Applicable |
| Driver Seat | Driver Electric | - |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | Premium cabin with touchscreen infotainment, digital cluster, comfortable seats, and modern design | - |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | Leather | - |
| Interior Colours | 6 | - |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Not Applicable |
| Spec | HR-V | Karoo Special Edition Dusk |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen | Not Available |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Not Available |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Not Available |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Standard | Not Available |
| Number of Speakers | 8 | Not Available |
| Navigation System | Built-in | - |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| USB Ports | Not Available | Not Available |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Not Available |
| Wireless Android Auto | Wireless | Not Available |
| Voice Recognition | Built-in | - |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 10.25-inch Touchscreen | Not Available |
| Infotainment Display | 10.25-inch Touchscreen | - |
| Audio Speakers | 8 | Not Available |
| Audio System | 8 | - |
| Display Audio | 10.25-inch Touchscreen | - |
| Infotainment Screen | 10.25-inch Touchscreen | Not Available |
| Connected Services | Standard | - |
| Voice Control | Built-in | - |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Wireless | - |
| Touchscreen | 10.25-inch Touchscreen | Not Available |
| Spec | HR-V | Karoo Special Edition Dusk |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | LED Projector | Not Available |
| Daytime Running Lamps | LED | Not Available |
| Fog Lamps | LED | Not Available |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Not Available |
| Alloy Wheel Design | 18-inch Alloy | - |
| Exterior Colour Options | 6 | See OEM source page for colour availability. |
| Roof Type | Panoramic Sunroof | - |
| Body Type | SUV | - |
| DRL | LED | Not Available |
| Fog Lights | LED | - |
| Front Fog Lights | LED | - |
| Led Headlights | LED Projector | Not Available |
| Auto Headlights | LED Projector | - |
| Automatic Headlamps | LED Projector | - |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | Not Available |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | - |
| Exterior Colour Options | 6 | - |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | All Doors Auto | - |
| Front Fog Lamps | LED | Not Available |
| Headlamp Levelling | LED Projector | - |
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Not Available |
| Headlight Type | LED Projector | Not Available |
| Headlights | LED Projector | Not Available |
| Load Bed Liner | Not Available | - |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | Not Available | - |
| Body Cladding | - | Rear overfenders and off-road front bumpers listed |
| Spec | HR-V | Karoo Special Edition Dusk |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | 18 deg | Not Available |
| Departure Angle | 20 deg | Not Available |
| Wading Depth | 350 mm | Not Available |
| Terrain Modes | Not Available | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD System Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Approach Angle Deg | 18 deg | - |
| Breakover Angle | Not Available | Not Available |
| Departure Angle Deg | 20 deg | - |
| Energy Recovery Display | Not Available | - |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | Not Available | - |
| Ground Clearance Max | 196 mm | Not Applicable |
| Ground Clearance Min | 196 mm | Not Applicable |
| Off Road Descent Control | Not Available | - |
| Off Road Traction Assist | Not Available | - |
| Crawl Control | Not Available | - |
| Rear Skid Plate Guard | Not Available | - |
| Skid Plates Fuel Tank | Not Available | - |
| Skid Plates Transfer Case | Not Available | - |
| Terrain Mode Mud | Not Available | - |
| Terrain Mode Normal | Not Available | - |
| Terrain Mode Rock | Not Available | - |
| Terrain Mode Sand | Not Available | - |
| Terrain Mode Snow | Not Available | - |
| Terrain Response System | Not Available | - |
| Underbody Camera | Not Available | - |
| Wading Depth Mm | 350 mm | - |
| Spec | HR-V | Karoo Special Edition Dusk |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 225/50 R18 | Not Available |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch Alloy | - |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Not Available |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Not Available |
| Spare Wheel Type | Not Available | Not Available |
| Wheel Rim Size | 18-inch Alloy | Not Available |
| Brake Type Front | Disc | - |
| Brake Type Rear | Disc | - |
| Tyre Type | 225/50 R18 | - |
| Wheel Diameter | 18-inch Alloy | Not Available |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | Standard | - |
| Brakes | Disc | - |
| Cornering Brake Control | Standard | - |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | Not Available | - |
| Handbrake Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | Standard | - |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | Standard | - |
| Tyre Pressure Display | Standard | - |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Standard | Not Available |
| Wheel Material | 18-inch Alloy | - |
| Wheels | 18-inch Alloy | - |
| Spec | HR-V | Karoo Special Edition Dusk |
|---|---|---|
| Service Interval | 10000 km / 12 months | - |
| Approx Service Cost | Moderate | - |
| Battery Warranty | 24 Months | - |
| Maintenance Plan | 24 Months | - |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | 10000 km / 12 months | - |
| Service Plan Duration | 24 Months | 5 years / 90 000 km |
| Service Plan Distance | 24 Months | 5 years / 90 000 km |
| Service Plan | 24 Months | 5 years / 90 000 km |
| Service Intervals | 10000 km / 12 months | - |
| Spec | HR-V | Karoo Special Edition Dusk |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty Years | 3 | 4 years / 120 000 km |
| Warranty Kilometers | 3 | 4 years / 120 000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | 3 Years | - |
| Basic Warranty | 3 | 4 years / 120 000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | 3 Years | - |
| Warranty | 3 | 4 years / 120 000 km |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | 3 Years | - |
| Spec | HR-V | Karoo Special Edition Dusk |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 142 g/km | Not Applicable |
| Start Stop System | Standard | - |
| Hybrid System Type | Not Applicable | - |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | Petrol | Diesel |
| Particulate Filter | Not Available | - |
| Euro Emission Standard | Euro 5 | - |
| Idle CO2 Output | 142 | - |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | 142 | - |
| Spec | HR-V | Karoo Special Edition Dusk |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | 11 l/100km | - |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | 13 l/100km | - |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | 14 l/100km | - |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | 17 l/100km | - |
| Owner Review Count | 20 | - |
| Spec | HR-V | Karoo Special Edition Dusk |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Top | South Africa market model |
| Price Zar | 529900 ZAR | 657399 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Current listed price | flagship |
| Starting Price | 529900 | 657399 |
| Starting Price Zar | 529900 | 657399 |
In depth: how these cars differ
This HR-V and Karoo Special Edition Dusk comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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HR-V vs Karoo Special Edition Dusk questions
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.