2026 Honda HR-V Consumer Reviews
Pricing
LX - $27,950 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$25,9392 for sale near you
Prices based on sales in VA thru 7/27/26
Final assembly in Mexico
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2026 HR-V, so we've included reviews for other years of the HR-V since its last redesign.
Sad for grandmas!
Gramma Sarah, 12/01/2024
2025 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
49 of 51 people found this review helpful
I am grateful for the ease of getting in and getting out. However, I am a senior and whoever designed the little SUV did not have grandma in mind! I need the trunk to go shopping but the door opens so high and is so heavy that I cannot reach it. And I miss the handles that were on my other Hondas above the driver and passenger doors. I have had 6 Hondas. Other than the ease of getting in and out, I'm not calling this my favorite. +
GOOD SUV FOR THE PRICE
Dee, 10/06/2024
2025 Honda HR-V Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
78 of 83 people found this review helpful
After owning and driving the 2025 Sport Honda HRV for 3 weeks now, here is my review and comments: Comfort— The seats are firm but comfortable. However, for those with a sensitive back, the vehicle might not suit them because the HRV rides a bit rough and bumpy on uneven roads. I also purchased a lumbar support cushion, because the Sport does not have lumbar adjustment support. Room— The HRV is roomier than I expected for its size. Perfect for a small family, running errands in town, or for taking a trip—Plenty of room, and it’s easy to get in and out of for those who like to sit higher than in a car. Gas Mileage— To date, I am getting 31.2 mpg combined. Not Bad. With that being said, I am easy on the gas pedal. Quiet: No, the car is not as quiet as it could be. It does transmit road noise into the cabin, especially if the road surface is rough. Perhaps the non sport models are quieter due to different tire and wheel configuaration. If you want quiet, then look elsewhere. Technology— It has all the technology I will ever need, or use. Honestly, I will not use every bell-and-whistle this SUV has to offer. Interior Materials— Door panels are a basic, cheap hard plastic, but then this is a utility SUV. If cheap plastic bothers you, look elsewhere. The dash board is not as hard as my previous Subaru so time will tell if the sun’s UV rays will damage the dash—I hope not. The upholstery is quality and should hold up well over a long time. I did not get the cheap leather-like vinyl. I did invest in all-weather matts and a cargo tray to protect the carpet areas. Eventually, I add front seat covers to protect the original. Mechanical— This vehicle has a well-tested and very reliable 2.0 litter non-turbo engine with a CVT trans. No, I did not purchase the AWD model as this will deliver poorer gas milage and mechanically it will be more expensive to service. Since I keep my cars for a long time, for extra security, I got the extended Honda warranty, and I am covered up to 100K anywhere in the U.S. and Mexico. I also got insurance on the wheels and tires, and the windshield (with censor camera) since these can be pretty pricy to replace. Power—There have been complaints that the HRV is underpowered. I disagree. The HRV is certainly not a MAZDA SUV or Hyundai, or KIA, but it has enough power to get the job done efficiently. Honda knows what they are doing. If the you want more power, then look elsewhere. I hope my review is objective helpful enough for someone that is considering purchasing this vehicle.
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Awesome, but bull rider training wheels are out!
Wised up former Toyota fan. , 01/02/2026
2026 Honda HR-V Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2026 HRV Sport about 2 weeks ago. Went over a bumpy section of road..its a good thing I had my seat belt on, as the car rode so rough I would have bounced out. But, I found the problem and solved it with the dealers help. Its those teenager 18 inch wheels, with almost no rubber underneath you. Riding rough and noisey is an understatement. Fortunately the dealer allowed me to trade "tires and wheels" for the 17inch smooth riding, and quiet Michelin Primacy AS, which did the trick. It was ok, for the dealer because those teenage wheels were perfect for a customer who was moto cross training, and loved the bouncing around like a basketball. He wanted those black wheels which look cool, I wanted quiet and comfort, so we both got what we wanted. The best thing about this car is price. I paid about 28,600 OTD, including a rebate and many dealer discounts. I had no idea a new car that cheap would be this nice. MSRP was 30,950. If this were a Toyota, It would be 3000 above MSRP, plus I would have to buy an allocation in Toyota's favorite colors, left over equipment I dont want, and, of course the time Toyota wants to build it and at Toyotas price, plus doc fees, dealer fees, mandatory profit protection programs of no use to consumers then face Toyota's irritating, glitchy subscription plans designed to drain my wallet and offer a remote start, which was included for free with my HRV Sport, with no subscription fees. Both the Mazda Cx 30 and Subaru Crosstek were also considered. I did not like CX30 resale value, I want to drive a car because I like it, not because I have to wait 4 more years to trade it or write a check for 8 grand to unload it. Honda wins this hands down. Check KBB. Now onto the Crosstek. Thats a good car, but its better at off road, and I outgrew that about 40 years ago or so. I love the tech. Adaptive cruise, and BSM (blind spot monitor) are flawless. I also love heated seats in a under 30k new car with great resale value. The backup camera has a great view, crisp and clean. But I think what I like most is it "just works". Its not complicated, I dont have to worry about a turbo cooking my oil and dying from heat exhaustion at 60k miles. Turbos mostly dont last as long as non turbo. Oh, and I love there is no start-stop irritation. I dont have to try to figure out how to avoid Toyota's "need for cash" with several subscription plans who are irritatingly advertised on my phone each time I start my Toyota. Never again, Toyota. THis honda smoked you bad. Jump in and drive your HRV. Dont even think about buying a overpriced Toyota allocation. Jump in your HRV and off you go. Its even easy to figure it all out. You will love it.
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Great Little Car Even for This Old Guy
The Old Guy from Canada , 10/20/2025
2025 Honda HR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have been driving the HRV 2025 for almost a year and really like it. Seats are fine (advertised power seats with the top of the line vehicle however in Canada, the car did not come with it) could use a lumbar support especially for long drives. Amazing amount of room in the front, and rear and with seats down great storage. It can be noisy on certain pavements and that does get annoying on long drives, but overall its pretty quiet. Pick up is fine, especially after reading the negatives on the sluggish engine, I find it has lots of pep and zips up to 120 km before you know it. I like the safety features especially the lane assist and the speed warning signs that show up on the dash as I tend to have a heavy foot on the gas pedal. Overall this is a great car, I may upgrade the size of the tires as the ones that come with it are ok but could use a bit more stability. This Honda is made in Mexico so I hope it maintains the Honda quality. You can tell Honda cut corners on this car as there are no assist handles in the front and on the trunk and an automatic trunk and Hybrid version would make this a complete car. The electronics are easy to use, only thing is that the phone blue tooth link gets lost from time to time. Overall I would recommend it and as a young 74 year old, I have to say its one of my favourite cars of all time.
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Victor, 11/23/2024
2025 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
Real great car for the price but those seats will hurt if you ever have to drive 4 plus hours
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