Honda HR-V (2022) - Great Family Compact SUV

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Honda HR-V review
There’s plenty to like about the Honda HR-V, but it’s expensive to buy and is eclipsed by the very best in class

The Honda HR-V is a reasonably practical option for buyers wanting a compact SUV that delivers great fuel economy and useful interior space. Its family car credentials are boosted further by excellent safety kit and decent on-board tech, while the HR-V isn’t too bad to look at, either.

The catch is that the HR-V is more expensive to buy compared with its close rivals and, while it performs the basics well, it ultimately doesn’t do enough to outshine the class leaders. Buyers looking for a little more flexibility may also be put off by the new HR-V’s smaller boot space, its lack of a manual gearbox option and only having a single engine choice - albeit Honda’s frugal e-HEV hybrid unit.

About the Honda HR-V
The latest Honda HR-V is now in its third generation, although you might struggle to remember the previous crossover model. Yes, it was smart enough, with useful practicality and generous standard kit, but it suffered from a level of anonymity that never really allowed it to become a big hit with buyers.
It was arguably an opportunity missed by Honda, after the quirky first-gen HR-V (launched in 1998) had shown the way for blending 4x4 looks with hatchback style and lower running costs.
Fast forward some twenty-plus years, and competition in the compact SUV sector is pretty fierce, with an array of stylish, practical models offering a range of power options - from regular petrol and diesel engines, to the latest hybrid and plug-in electric units.

Talented rivals such as the Ford Puma, Peugeot 2008 and Renault Captur are firm favourites with family buyers, while the Volkswagen Group trio of the SEAT Arona, Skoda Kamiq and VW T-Cross possess great all-round ability.

The Citroen C3 Aircross is a capable contender - benefiting from a mid-life refresh in 2021, while those with slightly deeper pockets may be tempted by the style and extra space of the MINI Countryman. In this company, two to avoid would be the Ford Ecosport and Nissan Juke - we’re not big fans of either model and would find them difficult to recommend.
Honda has got the basics right with its latest HR-V: the exterior looks subtly stylish, while a peek inside highlights a simple and well-executed cabin design, with good build quality and a pleasing material fit and finish.

Elegance, Advance and Advance Style make up the available trim levels, with the entry specification including 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, digital dials, heated front seats, and a nine-inch touchscreen with a reversing camera.

Honda expects the Advance trim to account for 60 per cent of HR-V sales - attracting buyers with extra standard kit such as an automatic tailgate, dual-zone climate control and a heated steering wheel. At the top of the range, Advance Style models add a contrast roof colour, LED active cornering lights, an upgraded audio system and a wireless smartphone charging function.

Buyers won’t have to spend any time wrangling over what power option to go for - the HR-V is offered solely with a 129bhp 1.5 i-MMD (Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive) full hybrid set-up, while all models are front-wheel-drive. We’d advise customers to haggle on the price, though, as the HR-V range starts from around £29,000, which makes it quite a bit more expensive to buy than its close rivals.

[syedabuthahir]

I think It will be a big surprised treat for HONDA fans, if it will launch in India

[Entertainment]

What a great car honda launched thankyou honda

[ryanrodriguez]

It's just so annoying that this version of the HR-V isn't available in the U.S.

[fononspa]

بجـــدة مســـاج خدمـــة منزليـــة وفندقيـــة .. التفاصيل في الوصف 👍

[gotcharamsys]

fantástico 10000km de puro prazer HRV e: hev .... uma bela surpresa.🇵🇹

[denilsonmacedo]

Essa HRV é top de mais se Deus quiser esse vai ser meu próximo carro 🙏🙏

[brianchuan]

What is the name of the song, it feels so peaceful.

[huntingbusiness]

Excelente carro, ótimo investimento com altíssima liquidez.

[albertomedina]

I would like this version in the US. Our version is horrible in my opinion.

[claudineicardoso]

Aqui no Brasil querem inventar demais está multimídia é muito mais bonito e é flutuante aqui colocaram um tubo na multimídia.
Rediculo o que fazem no Brasil

[h.n.]

I have a Honda HR-V 2022 model but it doesn't look anything near this one. It must be 2023 model.

[jithinsjoy]

I seriously don't like the design of front grill. I think the front grill should be honey comb design. But I like the back design looks like coope design. It would be great if there was a sproiler. The vehicle should be enhanced with AWD/ 4WD. & should have been a bit wider design. Price range should be Max 9-13 lakhs ob road not more than that for 5 seater compact SUV

[josevelazquez]

Hermoso auto 😢honda siempre vale la pens

[huylethanh]

Phây cái mâm xong nhìn như siêu xe, Nhóm thiết kế của Honda vắt kiểu gì mà ko nghĩ ra nó đẹp như này

[ZOV.]

Не "вставляет", вот оутландер новый - это бомба👍

[nanthakumar]

I have the 1st generation HRV. I will never think of upgrading or to this new HRV. Will consider other model instead

[LCMartins]

Aqui no Brasil não vai vender tão bem como e versão anterior, , agora temos muitas e muitas opções interessantes !

[rajivchaudhry]

Honda team wake up u r very late for india for hrv wake up guys wake uppp ✌️

[bharatmetalfan]

It should compete against hyryder and grand vitara

[edgarhuescaf]

Veo que este auto, no tiene botón en la cajuela. Pero bueno...

Por otro lado, me gustaría saber ¿que son estas franjas de color rojo y azul, que están en la parrilla?