2020 Honda HR-V Review

Name: 2020 Honda HR-V Review
Brand: Honda

Price Range: $14,999 - $25,998

Spacious and fun to drive on curvy roads, the 2020 HR-V is a good choice in the subcompact SUV segment. Utility is top-notch, and it has a comfortable and quiet cabin. Unfortunately, the underpowered 1.8-liter engine is too noisy, and some of the tech can be frustrating to use.

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2020 Honda HR-V Review

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What's new

No significant changes this year
Part of the first HR-V generation introduced for 2016

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$118/mo

$154/mo

Avg. Compact SUV

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4.5/5Excellent

#1 out of 8 among Subcompact SUVs

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Honda HR-V from 2008-2022.}

$321/yr

vs. $435/yr
for Average Subcompact SUV

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.29x/yr

vs. 0.69x/yr
for Average Subcompact SUV

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

7.1%

vs. 10.7%
for Average Subcompact SUV

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Honda HR-V Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.3

39 reviews

5(64%)

4(16%)

3(10%)

2(5%)

1(5%)

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Neat, luxury, suv

Lovy, 08/07/2020

2020 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)

I love my hrv! It looks small from outside, but is bigger inside. I wish it had more trunk space but I rarely use it anyway. I love the magic backseats. I got EX and it’s like WHOA! It’s everything!!! I’m a 4’11” plump little thing so it’s very short people friendly and my mom is tall and very plump and she has plenty of room. I easily got my niece’s car seat in the back and she …

Love the AWD option!

Pimentel, 07/10/2020

2020 Honda HR-V Sport 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)

Fuel goes LONG way with this awd model! Handles great in snow! The backseat folds down as well as up and rear seat can be split at same time so its a great asset for space! The downside, lacks moon/sun roof, flimsy body, has an active recall and not even a year old...also I do miss my 14yr old car when I plug a phone in to charger because it only charges while running but that is …

Peppy agile super quiet- Love the HR-V

Vel, 06/26/2020

2020 Honda HR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)

This car is easy to maneuver and it’s so quiet you don’t even know is running half the time. Compared to my Nissan rogue there is no comparison. I will never own a Nissan again basically because the transmission died within five years and Ison refused to replace it or repair it. I am very very satisfied with my Honda and I will be buying a Honda probably for the rest of my life. The …

2020 Honda HR-V EX

GK, 09/01/2020

2020 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)

My new Honda HR-V is my next leased vehicle from Honda, had Civic before. The only reason I chose HR-V as I need a higher car, and didn't want to switch to other makers, as I have been very happy with Honda for 9 years. If you looking to buy, I would say, look for CR-V. If you are interested in lease, go with HR-V. Drive nice, even it only has141 hps. Good fuel economy. Everything …

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2020 HR-V Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$20,820
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	30 MPG
Cost to Drive	$118/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	24.3 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the HR-V models:

Honda LaneWatch: Reduces blind spots by displaying an image of the lanes next to the HR-V's passenger side in the central touchscreen.
Multi-Angle Rearview Camera: Displays several angles when in reverse, including a top-down bumper view. Sport models add guidelines that move when the wheel is turned.
Honda Sensing: Added on EX models and above, this suite of safety features includes forward collision warning and lane departure mitigation.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover15.3%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Poor
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.

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Peppy agile super quiet- Love the HR-V

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