2026 Honda HR-V Model Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs

Honda HR-V Model Overview at Honda East Cincinnati

Honda HR-V

Key Features

  • Starting at $27,595 MSRP*
  • Standard 2.0-liter DOHC i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine (158 HP / 138 LB-FT TQ) and Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with Sport Mode
  • Available Real Time AWD™ with Intelligent Control System™
  • Optional heated leather-trimmed front seats
  • Standard 9-Inch color touchscreen featuring wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility
  • Honda Sensing® system of advanced driver-assist safety technologies
  • Available One-Touch Power Moonroof
  • Optional Adaptive Cruise Control w/Low-Speed Follow
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Honda HR-V Exterior

About the Honda HR-V

Perfect for individuals living active urban lifestyles, the city-sized Honda HR-V offers drivers dynamic styling, comprehensive safety features, and even more innovative technology features to enhance your daily drive. Keeping in touch while on the go has never been easier thanks to a 9-inch color touchscreen featuring wireless Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™ smartphone integration and a physical volume knob. Navigate treacherous weather conditions effortlessly with the optional Real Time AWD™ system, optimized for greater performance in low-traction situations. Helping to prioritize your safety, the HR-V comes standard with the Honda Sensing® active safety features that keep you safeguarded from the unexpected. Its ergonomic interior balances premium materials with everyday usability, making the Honda HR-V the perfect choice for those living active lifestyles.

What the Critics Say

“Honda did a great job of putting the money where it counts with the HR-V interior. All the touch points are soft or cushioned, and the controls feel like they have a nice quality to them. Aesthetically this is also a big step up from the previous car and a strong showing relative to the rest of the class.” — Edmunds
“As expected from a vehicle this size, the HR-V is easy to pilot in tight quarters, and it has deft maneuverability. It’s surprisingly sporty through turns, with well-controlled body movements and strong braking performance. A pampering ride rounds out this crossover’s solid driving dynamics.” — U.S. News & World Report

What’s New for 2026

The dynamic Honda HR-V receives a number of key improvements for the 2026 model year. Starting with LX grades, you’ll notice all models now coming standard with rear privacy glass while all remaining thrims gain new alloy wheel choices including the 18-inch wheels fitted to EX-L trims. In terms of exterior paint options, Solar Silver Metallic has been replaced by Solar Reflection Metallic while Boost Blue Pearl is a new choice for 2026. HR-V Sport trims now feature gloss-black badging located on the tailgate as well. Shifting focus to the interior, all models now come standard with a larger 9-inch touchscreen display, wireless smartphone charging, and wireless smartphone integration. Rounding out the list of changes, all HR-V EX-L models now come standard with front footwell ambient lighting, dynamic climate control illumination, and silver-painted steering wheel spokes.

Honda HR-V Features

Honda HR-V Exterior

Bold Exterior Styling

Stand out from the crowd behind the wheel of the stylish Honda HR-V. Slender LED headlights, a honeycomb front grille, and a slim rear roofline spoiler at the rear each help announce your arrival with confidence. Located in between the LX and EX-L models is the HR-V Sport, giving drivers an exciting way to reflect their style. Elements unique to the HR-V Sport are a chrome exhaust finisher, exclusive 18-inch alloy wheels, and a unique gloss black. Craving more luxury? Sitting atop the HR-V range is the EX-L trim level which delivers gloss black body accents and 18-inch machined alloy wheels for a look that exudes elegance.

Honda HR-V Performance

Performance & Capability

Helping you chase your next adventure, the Honda HR-V offers drivers outstanding performance, efficiency, and capability. Power comes from a standard 2.0-liter DOHC i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine which produces 158 horsepower for the perfect blend of agility and fuel economy. Featuring revised shift mapping for improved acceleration and smoothness, every HR-V comes equipped with a Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT). Available Real-Time All-Wheel Drive lets you stay ahead of nasty weather conditions and reach your destination on time. Thanks to speed-sensitive steering feedback and compact sizing, it’s nearly effortless to squeeze the HR-V into a tight parking space.

Honda HR-V Interior

Tech-Savvy Interior

Inside the Honda HR-V, drivers will find a refined cabin that’s big on versatility and more intuitive than ever before. Using the innovative 60/40 split-folding rear seat, you’ll have the ability to adjust the interior to suit your cargo and passenger-carrying requirements with ease. Offering up to 98.7 cubic feet of passenger room, both drivers and passengers can easily find their ideal comfort position. Equal parts supportive and comfortable, its standard Body Stabilizing Seats are specially engineered to reduce fatigue on longer trips.

No other subcompact SUV can match the premium technology features found inside the Honda HR-V. Making it simpler than ever to access your favorite music and media, its 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration which allows you to bring the power of your compatible smartphone along for the trip. Innovative options also include a multi-angle rearview camera to help you drive safely.

Honda HR-V Safety

Advanced Safety

Found on all Honda HR-V models, the Honda Sensing® suite of active safety and driver-assistive features works intuitively to keep you protected from the unexpected. Included in this collection of technologies are Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), and Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) incorporating Lane Departure Warning (LDW). The HR-V also rides on Honda’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, providing greater rigidity and strength in the unfortunate event of a collision.

Trims & Specs

HR-V LX

LX

  • Starting at $27,595 MSRP*
  • 2.0-liter DOHC i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine (158 HP / 138 LB-FT TQ)
  • Honda Sensing® suite of active safety and driver-assistive features
  • 9-Inch Color Touchscreen
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Cloth Seats

HR-V Sport

Sport

  • Starting at $29,395 MSRP*
  • Roofline Spoiler and Chrome Exhaust Finisher
  • 6-Speaker, 180-Watt Audio System
  • 18-Inch Alloy Wheels
  • Smart Entry w/Walk Away Auto Lock®
  • Remote Engine Start and Push Button Start

HR-V EX-L

EX-L

  • Starting at $31,445 MSRP*
  • Leather-Trimmed Seats with Heated Front Seats
  • One-Touch Power Moonroof
  • Wireless Phone Charger
  • 8-Speaker, 180-Watt Audio System
  • Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
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*MSRP includes $1,395.00 destination charge but excludes tax, license, registration, and options. Dealer prices may vary. MSRP does not include $455 charge for premium colors.

**26 city/32 highway/28 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 25 city/30 highway/27 combined mpg rating for AWD trims. Based on 2026 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.