Honda HR-V
The HR-V is Honda’s entry-level compact crossover SUV, slotting in below the popular CR-V. Three trims are available, and all have standard front-wheel drive, with the option of upgrading to all-wheel drive. For such a small vehicle, the HR-V offers a surprisingly spacious cabin and roomy cargo space, and while it's not exactly upscale, the interior doesn’t feel cheap. A nine-inch touchscreen infotainment display is now standard, along with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, multiple USB ports, and a wireless charging pad. All HR-Vs also come with the Honda Sensing® suite, which includes a range of advanced driver-assist systems.
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Second generation Honda HR-V
Unlike its predecessor, the second-generation Honda HR-V was designed with an American audience in mind. Considerably larger than the outgoing model, the new HR-V sported a fresh look and a more upscale cabin, with styling and components borrowed from the Civic and CR-V. When it first arrived, a seven-inch central display was standard, but for 2026, all trims got the larger nine-inch screen. Even the base-level HR-V comes well equipped with higher-end features like automatic climate control, a digital gauge cluster, and 17-inch alloy wheels. Honda Sensing® is also standard, including features such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, and automatic emergency braking.
The second-gen HR-V is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine teamed with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). While power output doesn’t make for an exciting driving experience, it is an improvement over the previous generation. The lack of oomph is made up for in fuel efficiency, with the HR-V getting an EPA-estimated 28 mpg combined with front-wheel drive.
Model highlights
Larger than its predecessor
Standard wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ (added in 2026)
Standard nine-inch touchscreen (added in 2026)
Fuel-efficient drivetrain
Advanced driver-assist features on all trims
First generation Honda HR-V
With the popularity of the CR-V, Honda saw an opportunity to expand its SUV lineup in 2016 with the all-new subcompact HR-V. The new crossover shared a platform with the subcompact Honda Fit, and it adopted the small car's Magic Seat®, providing a variety of rear-seat configurations for impressive versatility. At the same time, the rear seats provided functional passenger space for two adults and an overall spacious feel to the cabin that includes a surprisingly useful cargo area. Three trims were initially available, and in 2019, Honda refreshed the design and added the Sport and Touring trims. A five-inch display was standard for the first few years, but in 2019, higher trims featured a seven-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.
The Honda HR-V came standard with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine teamed with either a six-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Front-wheel drive was standard, but customers could opt for all-wheel drive.
Model highlights
Fuel-efficient engine
Honda Sensing® on higher trims (added in 2019)
Versatile Magic Seat®
Available Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ (added in 2019)
Available all-wheel drive
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2023 - 2026
2026 Honda HR-V
Highlights
Nine-inch display screen standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ standard
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2025 Honda HR-V
2024 Honda HR-V
2023 Honda HR-V
Previous generation from 2016 - 2022
2022 Honda HR-V
2021 Honda HR-V
2020 Honda HR-V
2019 Honda HR-V
Highlights
Refreshed styling
New infotainment system with Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™
Sport and Touring trims added
Honda Sensing® availabl
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2018 Honda HR-V
2017 Honda HR-V
2016 Honda HR-V
Perry Stern has been writing about cars for almost 30 years and has been an enthusiast for much longer than that. Contributing to multiple automotive publications, Perry drives almost every new car on the market, ranging from base-level Kias to exotic high-performance Lamborghinis. But his favorite is still the 2006 Mazda Miata parked in his garage.
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