Anyway, having been MIA in NZ for 2.5-years, the HR-V is back, and with its new styling, improved NVH and an e:HEV hybrid powertrain, this latest generation Honda HR-V is not only a polished rock, it’s a gem! The drive north to Taupo had been designed to fully test the legs of the new HR-V, plus Honda decided to add the previous gen HR-V, the ZR-V and the CR-V into the mix too. Following a restful, 5-Star night’s sleep at the Hilton in Taupo, we again headed North to Hampton Downs, and for this final leg I switched between the new HR-V and the e:HEV ZR-V, testing out the range and depth of what Honda NZ has on offer.