2020 Honda HR-V Review
Price Range: $16,998 - $23,998





+275
Average
7.6
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
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.
2020 Honda HR-V Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- No significant changes this year
- Part of the first HR-V generation introduced for 2016
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Iowa
$121/mo for HR-V LX
HR-V LX
vs
$157/mo
Avg. Compact SUV
Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
4.5 out of 5 stars4.5/5Excellent
#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
$321/yr
vs. $435/yr
for Average Subcompact SUV
for Average Subcompact SUV
Frequency
0.29x/yr
vs. 0.69x/yr
for Average Subcompact SUV
for Average Subcompact SUV
Severity
7.1%
vs. 10.7%
for Average Subcompact SUV
for Average Subcompact SUV
powered by RepairPal
Honda HR-V Owner Reviews
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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5 out of 5 starsLovy, 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 … had room. I love the technology ! The screen is big!!! Basically it’s a baby crv. It’s very sporty and moves around fast. I got good mileage on the interstate and I love that right camera! The camera looks better than my nephew’s Lexus camera imaging. The interior is very nice, I don’t have lumbar support but the seats are so plush and cozy and made to make you feel good while sitting and driving a long time. Wish it had power seats, it doesn’t so technology gets four stars because of it. Love the apple car play it is very easy to use. I find the screen interface easy to use and instructions will help you they come up on the screen when you first set it up. I like all of the extras that came with it like the stability control and that thing that pulls you back in line when you beer off the road. I don’t get road Josie it’s a quiet ride. It handles very well no quick jerking or wobbling, it handles bumps well too. It zips on the interstate. It’s so cute! I’m so glad I chose it! I love satellite radio it comes with that! The interior is very nice it doesn’t look or feel cheap. You can never go wrong with HRV.
Love the AWD option!
4 out of 5 starsPimentel, 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 … standard feature of all newer models I have been informed by the millennial hipsters in the suburbs.
Peppy agile super quiet- Love the HR-V
5 out of 5 starsVel, 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 … interior is roomy, and there’s plenty of cargo space in the truck. Drives great. Can’t ask for anything more! Awesome vehicle that did not cost me an arm and a leg.
2020 Honda HR-V EX
4 out of 5 starsGK, 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 … works fine, starting from a/c control and touch screen. My pros: great cargo, "magic" seats, fuel economy, smooth turns. My cons: underpower, have to manually open and close tailgate, would be great to have 3 USB ports on the front, not just two.
2020 HR-V Highlights
LX
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $20,820 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 30 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $121/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 24.3 cu.ft. |
front wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
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
5 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall4 / 5Driver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover15.3%
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedPoor
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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