2023 Honda HR-V Assessment, Pricing, and Specs

Overview

Honda has given its 2023 HR-V an entire makeover, the higher to fight the onslaught of fascinating and classy small SUVs which have flooded the market. The outgoing generation was sensible and supplied good worth however it lagged the section’s greatest—the Hyundai Kona, the Kia Seltos, and the Mazda CX-30—in nearly each means. No shock then that the brand new HR-V appears completely completely different from the outgoing mannequin. The brand new HR-V shares its platform with the Civic and makes use of a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-four from Honda’s compact sedan. Gone, sadly, is the outgoing mannequin’s trick second-row Magic Seat, which flipped all the way down to make the HR-V some of the versatile cargo-friendly small SUVs. However the brand new era is wider and longer, which Honda claims advantages inside area. Unbiased rear suspension replaces the outdated mannequin’s torsion beam setup, a change that guarantees to enhance ride-and-handling. The brand new mannequin additionally receives up to date infotainment options and extra trendy driver-assistance expertise.

What’s New for 2023?

Honda’s smallest crossover has been utterly redesigned for the 2023 mannequin 12 months and goes on sale this summer time.

Pricing and Which One to Purchase

Pricing for the 2023 HR-V has elevated barely over the outgoing mannequin, and the mid-range EX trim has been dropped. Of the three remaining trims, we expect the Sport makes probably the most sense, and we admire its barely extra aggressive exterior styling: it’s the one trim that comes with 18-inch wheels, the biggest supplied.

Engine, Transmission, and Efficiency

In Europe, the HR-V is powered by a hybrid powertrain borrowed from the Insight and Accord however the U.S. model comes with a standard gasoline 2.0-liter four-cylinder that’s good for 158 horsepower. If that sounds acquainted, it’s as a result of the identical engine serves as the bottom powertrain within the Civic. The HR-V managed a 9.4-second launch to 60 mph throughout our acceleration testing. That is over a full second slower than the extra highly effective non-turbo Mazda CX-30 and two-tenths slower than the 147-hp Hyundai Kona. Within the HR-V, the two.0-liter four-cylinder feels torpid and gutless, however for the reason that SUV shares its platform with the Civic, we may see a 180-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter or a hybrid powertrain be a part of the lineup down the highway. For now, front-wheel drive and a constantly variable computerized transmission (CVT) are the usual association however all-wheel drive is obtainable as an possibility on all trims. The outgoing HR-V didn’t ship the quiet athleticism we anticipate of Hondas, however this new era corrects that with a chassis inherited from the spry Civic.

Gasoline Economic system and Actual-World MPG

Gasoline economic system estimates are highest on front-wheel drive fashions, that are rated at 26 mpg metropolis and 32 mpg freeway. Going with all-wheel drive drops town ranking to 25 mpg and the freeway ranking to 30 mpg. Throughout our 75-mph freeway gasoline economic system take a look at route the HR-V beat its EPA estimate by 2 mpg. And we managed 440 miles of freeway driving on a single tank of fuel. For extra details about the HR-V’s gasoline economic system, go to the EPA’s website.

Inside, Consolation, and Cargo

The HR-V adopts a extra trendy inside design impressed by the redesigned Civics’; it’s each basic and engaging. The entrance seats are snug and supportive whereas offering a variety of adjustment. The outgoing mannequin supplied Honda’s novel second-row Magic Seat, which permits the rear bench to flip and fold to create an particularly low, flat ground. That function helped the HR-V lead the section in cargo capability regardless of its diminutive dimension. Sadly, the brand new HR-V has deserted that function, however Honda claims that the brand new mannequin’s cargo bay is bigger and that lift-over top has been lowered to help with loading heavy gadgets.

Infotainment and Connectivity

All fashions include both a 7.0- or 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; the bigger show provides wi-fi connectivity for these options, however it’s restricted to the highest EX-L trim. Additionally commonplace on the EX-L is a wi-fi smartphone charging pad. We anticipate to additionally see options reminiscent of SiriusXM satellite tv for pc radio, in-dash navigation, and a Wi-Fi hotspot, no less than as choices.

Security and Driver-Help Options

Honda provides a bunch of driver-assistance technologies on the HR-V, together with an adaptive cruise management system and a lane-keeping function. For extra details about the HR-V’s crash-test outcomes, go to the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance coverage Institute for Freeway Security (IIHS) web sites. Key security options embrace:

• Normal automated emergency braking
• Normal lane-departure warning with lane-keeping help
• Normal adaptive cruise management

Guarantee and Upkeep Protection

Honda’s commonplace guarantee bundle is pretty fundamental, and rival SUVs such because the Kona and Seltos include for much longer protection plans. Patrons of the Toyota C-HR will discover a two-year complimentary upkeep plan, however Honda provides no such perk.

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