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Car and Driver
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
2026 Honda HR-V Review, Pricing, and Specs
Specs See all specs Seating 5 Seats Powertrain Gas Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive Limited Warranty 3 Years/36,000 Miles Overview The 2026 Honda HR-V takes after its larger CR-V sibling in most ways—comfort, interior space, responsive handling, and a long list of standard driver assists—but is held back by a lackluster engine and transmission combo. The HR-V's 2.0-liter four-cylinder and continuously variable automatic make for slow acceleration and generate unpleasant sounds when pushed. While this powertrain is adequate for around-town driving, we'd look at some of the HR-V's subcompact-crossover competitors for a more enjoyable experience behind the wheel. If you require a bit of speed like we do, check out the Mazda CX-30 and the Hyundai Kona with their optional turbo powertrains. What's New for 2026? Honda has upped the HR-V's standard content for 2026 and made some very subtle visual tweaks inside and out. All trims now include the 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen (it was previously only included on the top EX-L trim), which comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a wireless charging pad. The base LX now comes with rear privacy glass. There are new wheel designs, including a size increase for the EX-L's rims, which now measure 18 inches. Two paint colors join the roster—Boost Blue Pearl is new, while Solar Reflection Metallic replaces Solar Silver Metallic. Sport models get gloss-black tailgate badges, while the EX-L receives silver steering-wheel spokes, dynamic illumination for the climate control knobs, and front footwell lighting. Pricing and Which One to Buy The price of the 2026 Honda HR-V starts at $27,595 and goes up to $31,445 depending on the trim and options. LX $27,595 Sport $29,395 EX-L $31,445 0 $10k $20k $30k $40k $50k The Sport trim level offers the best value, offering a bit more standard equipment than the base LX—things like remote start, six speakers instead of four, heated front seats, and proximity keyless entry—but still coming in under $30,000. We like the look of its 18-inch black wheels, too. All-wheel drive costs $1500 extra, regardless of trim level. Engine, Transmission, and Performance While a hybrid version of the HR-V is offered outside the U.S., we get only one powertrain option here: a traditional gasoline 2.0-liter four-cylinder that's good for 158 horsepower. If that sounds familiar, it's because the same engine serves as the base powertrain in the Civic sedan and hatchback. In the larger and heavier HR-V, this engine feels particularly lethargic. Because the SUV shares its platform with the Civic, we hope that a 180-hp 1.5-liter turbo-four or a hybrid powertrain could join the lineup down the road. For now, front-wheel drive and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) are the standard arrangement, but all-wheel drive is available as an option on all trims. 0–60-MPH Times The HR-V managed a lazy 9.4-second launch to 60 mph during our acceleration testing. That's over a full second slower than the more powerful non-turbo Mazda CX-30. The HR-V's lack of go-power is something you can feel every time you merge onto a highway or attempt a pass on a two-lane road. View Photos Honda Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG Fuel-economy estimates are highest on front-wheel-drive models, which are rated at 26 mpg city and 32 mpg highway. Going with all-wheel drive drops the city rating to 25 mpg and the highway rating to 30 mpg. During our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test route an all-wheel-drive HR-V returned 32 mpg, beating its EPA estimate by 2 mpg—we managed 440 miles of highway driving on a single tank of gas. For more information about the HR-V's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. Interior, Comfort, and Cargo The HR-V sports a modern interior design inspired by the Civic's; it's both classic and attractive. The front seats are comfortable and supportive while providing a wide range of adjustments. Although it looks somewhat unadorned, the HR-V's cabin is dotted with thoughtful touches and well-placed storage cubbies. Practicality is a big part of the HR-V's appeal, and its cargo area proved large enough for seven carry-on suitcases in our testing; with the rear seats folded, we fit 22 suitcases behind the front row. View Photos Honda Infotainment and Connectivity All models now come with a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a wireless smartphone charging pad. Safety and Driver-Assistance Features Honda offers a host of driver-assistance technologies on the HR-V, including an adaptive cruise control system and a lane-keeping feature. For more information about the HR-V's crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include: Standard automated emergency braking Standard lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist Standard adaptive cruise control Warranty and Maintenance Coverage Honda's standard warranty package is fairly basic, and rival SUVs such as the Hyundai Kona and the Kia Seltos come with much longer coverage plans. Buyers of the HR-V will find a one-year complimentary maintenance plan, though, and that's something that the Kia doesn't offer. Limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles Complimentary maintenance is covered for one year or 12,000 miles Specifications Specifications 2023 Honda HR-V AWD EX-L Vehicle Type: front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon PRICE Base/As Tested: $30,195/$30,590 Options: Nordic Forest paint, $395 ENGINE DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, port fuel injection Displacement: 122 in3, 1996 cm3 Power: 158 hp @ 6500 rpm Torque: 138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm TRANSMISSION continuously variable automatic CHASSIS Suspension, F/R: struts/multilink Brakes, F/R: 12.3-in vented disc/12.2-in disc Tires: Hankook Kinergy GT 215/60R-17 96H M+S DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 104.5 in Length: 179.8 in Width: 72.4 in Height: 63.4 in Passenger Volume: 97 ft3 Cargo Volume: 24 ft3 Curb Weight: 3293 lb C/D TEST RESULTS 60 mph: 9.4 sec 1/4-Mile: 17.3 sec @ 85 mph 100 mph: 26.0 sec Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec. Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 9.6 sec Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 4.7 sec Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 6.4 sec Top Speed (C/D est): 115 mph Braking, 70–0 mph: 172 ft Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.80 g C/D FUEL ECONOMY Observed: 25 mpg EPA FUEL ECONOMY Combined/City/Highway: 27/25/30 mpg 75-mph Highway Driving: 32 mpg 75-mph Highway Range: 440 mi C/D TESTING EXPLAINED More Features and Specs
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Honda Unveils Eye-Popping 2026 HR-V
Honda has just revealed the 2026 model year HR-V, with a few changes and upgrades to set it apart from its predecessor. The 2026 HR-V will continue to use the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 158 horsepower and 138 lb-ft of torque through a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations. AWD remains optional, and it appears that efficiency numbers (listed below) will remain about the same. Once again, the 2026 Honda HR-V will be based on the eleventh-generation Honda Civic. This is the second generation of the HR-V for our market, and Honda sold nearly 139,000 units in the U.S. over the 2024 model year, a nearly 14-percent increase over 2023. Still, it's been a few years since the second-generation model was introduced, so some changes are needed. Three trims will be available. The base model HR-V LX now comes with "Pewter Gray" 17-inch alloy wheels, while the HR-V Sport gets new 18-inch "Berlina Black" alloy wheels. The top-of-the-line HR-V EX-L also sports 18-inch alloy wheels, albeit with a machine-finished look. Two new exterior colors join the roster: "Solar Reflection Metallic," which is available on the LX and EX-L, and "Boost Blue Pearl," which is only available on the HR-V Sport. Base model HR-Vs get rear privacy glass, and mid-level trims get blacked-out rear badging. 2026 Honda HR-V Pricing & EPA Fuel Economy Ratings Trim MSRP MSRP Plus $1,395 Destination Charge EPA Mileage RatingCity/Hwy/Comb4 LX (FWD) $26,200 $27,595 26 / 32 / 28 LX (AWD) $27,700 $29,095 25 / 30 / 27 Sport (FWD) $28,000 $29,395 26 / 32 / 28 Sport (AWD) $29,500 $30,895 25 / 30 / 27 EX-L (FWD) $30,050 $31,445 26 / 32 / 28 EX-L (AWD) $31,550 $32,945 25 / 30 / 27 View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article The base model LX and mid-level Sport get a larger 9-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and wireless charging. New front footwell lighting mirrors the dynamic climate control knob lighting, which can be blue, red, or white. The steering wheel has a silver finish and has also been restyled. Honda's suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies will also come standard. Like the previous model, Honda is including "next generation" airbags as well as knee and rear passenger side impact airbags. View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article While the basic looks and performance remain the same, Honda was smart to give the HR-V a mid-cycle refresh. It's one of its better sellers and remains competitive against the Toyota Corolla Cross, Mazda CX-30, and Nissan Kicks, among others. With competitive pricing and fuel economy, it stands a chance of making an impact in its segment. The 2026 Honda HR-V is arriving at dealerships now. Honda Unveils Eye-Popping 2026 HR-V first appeared on Autoblog on May 22, 2025
Miami Herald
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Honda Unveils Eye-Popping 2026 HR-V
Honda has just revealed the 2026 model year HR-V, with a few changes and upgrades to set it apart from its predecessor. The 2026 HR-V will continue to use the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 158 horsepower and 138 lb-ft of torque through a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations. AWD remains optional, and it appears that efficiency numbers (listed below) will remain about the same. Once again, the 2026 Honda HR-V will be based on the eleventh-generation Honda Civic. This is the second generation of the HR-V for our market, and Honda sold nearly 139,000 units in the U.S. over the 2024 model year, a nearly 14-percent increase over 2023. Still, it's been a few years since the second-generation model was introduced, so some changes are needed. Three trims will be available. The base model HR-V LX now comes with "Pewter Gray" 17-inch alloy wheels, while the HR-V Sport gets new 18-inch "Berlina Black" alloy wheels. The top-of-the-line HR-V EX-L also sports 18-inch alloy wheels, albeit with a machine-finished look. Two new exterior colors join the roster: "Solar Reflection Metallic," which is available on the LX and EX-L, and "Boost Blue Pearl," which is only available on the HR-V Sport. Base model HR-Vs get rear privacy glass, and mid-level trims get blacked-out rear badging. 2026 Honda HR-V Pricing & EPA Fuel Economy Ratings The base model LX and mid-level Sport get a larger 9-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and wireless charging. New front footwell lighting mirrors the dynamic climate control knob lighting, which can be blue, red, or white. The steering wheel has a silver finish and has also been restyled. Honda's suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies will also come standard. Like the previous model, Honda is including "next generation" airbags as well as knee and rear passenger side impact airbags. While the basic looks and performance remain the same, Honda was smart to give the HR-V a mid-cycle refresh. It's one of its better sellers and remains competitive against the Toyota Corolla Cross, Mazda CX-30, and Nissan Kicks, among others. With competitive pricing and fuel economy, it stands a chance of making an impact in its segment. The 2026 Honda HR-V is arriving at dealerships now. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Daily Record
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We get behind the wheel of the latest Honda HR-V and turn the spotlight on special event planned for Knockhill Racing Circuit
The HR-V has been with us for more than two decades and this current generation is only available as a fuel efficient hybrid. In this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John gets behind the wheel of the latest Honda HR-V and admires its build quality and smart design, and turns the spotlight on a special event planned for Knockhill Racing Circuit. Now in its third-generation the Honda HR-V is a compact SUV that nicely combines practicality, efficiency, technology and great build quality in an attractive stylish package. The HR-V has been with us for more than two decades and this current generation is only available as a fuel efficient hybrid. It may have more style than before but it will keep its loyal following because it is still reliable, safe and priced to compete in a crowded sector. Built for comfort rather than sporty performance the HR-V takes 10.7 seconds to reach 62mph and tops out at 106mph - but that will be good enough for most of its buyers. The boxy looks have been dumped and replaced by a coupe-like design thanks to a sloping roofline, hidden door handles, nice light clusters, smart alloys and black wheel arches. The interior has a premium feel with upmarket upholstery, a good sound system, full smartphone connectivity via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a nine-inch dash-mounted infotainment touchscreen with voice control and many other features. The HR-V is powered by a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine paired to two electric motors to deliver a combined 131ps and 253Nm or torque. The battery pack has also been enlarged to increase the EV-only driving range. It is the same set-up introduced in the Jazz model. The HR-V cruises nicely at motorway speeds and is quiet and responsive. On country roads it provides lots of grip and is agile. In town it is a good companion because of its light steering and parking aids and cameras. There are three drive modes called Eco, Normal and Sport that alter the characteristics of the car's performance and single-pedal driving is possible when in the highest setting for regenerative braking. The high driving position means there is excellent all-round visibility. Honda claims a combined 52.3mpg and this is easily achievable - on some longer runs I was clocking almost 60 mpg without really trying. The CVT transmission can be a big grumpy if you push it too hard but take it smoothly and you will be rewarded by refined progress. There are stacks of room for four adults to travel in comfort - five for shorter journeys - and the clever Honda Magic Seats make it really practical. The boot takes 335 litres of luggage, increasing to 1,305 litres with the rear seats dropped flat. There is also lots of storage space inside the smart cabin. The HR-V is packed with safety features and driver aids and has the maximum five-star rating from Euro NCAP. Honda SENSING brings collision mitigation throttle control, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, low speed following, traffic sign recognition, road departure mitigation and eCall in Europe. This is along with the likes of blind spot warning, cross traffic monitor, tyre pressure monitoring, vehicle stability assist, brake assist, and a full suite of airbags. The HR-V Advance Style Plus model I sampled looked great in Seabed Blue Pearl paint and cost £39,525. It came with all the equipment you could ever want. It may not be flashy but it does everything very well and is definitely worth checking out if you are in the market for a compact family SUV. FAST FACTS: Price: £39,525. Mechanical: 1.5litre petrol hybrid, 4cyl, 129bhp engine driving front wheels via automatic gearbox. Max speed: 106mph. 0-62mph: 10.7 seconds. Combined mpg: 52.3. Insurance group: 31. CO2 emissions: 122g/km. Bik rating: 29 per cent. Warranty: Three years/60,000 miles. Overall rating (out of 5): 4.5. Also making the news is the announcement that racing drivers from the 70s, 80s and 90s, as well as members of the Kinnaird family whose father Tom built the track, will be at Knockhill on Sunday, May 18, to mark 50 years of car racing at Scotland's National Motorsport Centre. The drivers range from a number of whom raced at the first event in 1975 to multiple BTCC champions John Cleland and Gordon Shedden, together with seven other Scots who have raced in the Touring Cars Championship. Drivers are coming from all four corners of Scotland and beyond to join in the celebrations, with many of them bringing their original race cars to go on track for some fast laps. The clock will be turned back as the 50th celebration will feature strongly within an eleven-race programme, including track parades and grid walk, interviews with star drivers, a recreation of the opening ceremony and track sessions for race cars from the 70s, 80s and 90s and a group photograph of all 100 drivers reunited on the grid. The event programme will reflect the nostalgia of the occasion with a special display of 70s road cars complementing the race machinery on track. A special feature within the event is the welcome return of Karting Legends drivers with their long-circuit 250cc racing karts from the 80s and 90s. Knockhill uniquely hosted rounds of the World Karting Championships in the early 90s, and the drivers will be demonstrating many of the karts that competed at Knockhill three decades ago. The event also marks the 25th season of Scottish Legends racing in Scotland. These motorcycle engine single-seat race cars are a crowd favourite, and from a formative start with six cars, it is anticipated that up to 40 drivers will be racing for the 2025 title. Stuart Gray, Knockhill director of events, said, "The response from champion and race-winning racing drivers across the five decades has been fantastic. "Every day, we are receiving interest from drivers, with champions from 1975 to the present day, all sharing the same fondness and recollections of Knockhill. "Every one of them has played their small part in the history of Scottish motorsport, and all are welcome. "We truly believe it will be a walk into the past and stir so many racing and spectating memories for all attending." During the weekend, there will be racing for the Scottish Legends, Fiesta ST's, Citroen C1's, ModSports, Mini Coopers and Scottish Classics, with action starting at 9.15am each day, finishing around 5pm, with the opening ceremony recreation timed for 1pm on Sunday, May 18. Tickets and full information can be found on and tickets are also available at the gate each day over the weekend. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
The Star
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Inside a Google Street View car: A celebrity on wheels
NEW YORK: The online job posting was cryptic. A driver was needed, that much Joe McCallen knew. The mission? That was secret. When he stepped inside the tricked out Honda HR-V – outfitted with a 9-foot turret on the roof, a customiSed screen covering the centre console and a back seat filled with computers – McCallen realised he was helping Google map every corner of the world. In his Google Street View car, McCallen has driven 100,000 miles in three years, patrolling Midwest and East Coast roads. He drives from just after sunrise to just before sunset, while cameras on the roof take photos that get spliced together into panoramic images. Because of him and countless other drivers, anyone in the world can log onto Google Maps and travel virtually along 12 million miles of roads in 110 countries. It's the closest thing humans have to teleportation. 'I love doing it,' McCallen, 63, of Tampa Bay, Florida, said. 'The places you go to, the people you see. Stuff you just can't write.' Driving a custom Honda HR-V with a nine-foot camera turret, McCallen is accustomed to being cheered or treated like a minor celebrity by pedestrians on his sunrise-to-sunset shifts. — GRAHAM DICKIE/The New York Times When he accepted a lucrative severance package from an asset management role in his 50s, he took a couple years off. Then he tried out a few other finance jobs. But he wanted to do something completely different. Driving for Google, he has stopped for moose, seen an unexpected showing of the Northern Lights in Maine and struck up deep conversations with strangers at rural diners. On a Friday morning in March, McCallen let a reporter tag along for a ride through a 30-block area in New York's West Village. Nearly every pedestrian who walked by took photos, waved, pointed or nodded at the car like they had just seen a minor celebrity. (Not Justin Bieber or Rihanna level. More similar to that time I saw Josh Hutcherson in the Financial District; an 'isn't that that guy from that thing?' double take.) The first Street View model, which launched in 2007, was cobbled together into a bulky black top hat-like fixture and strapped onto a van and driven around Mountain View, California. Engineers fixed bugs and solved hardware errors with makeshift fixes straight out of the television show Silicon Valley. To prevent condensation from building up in the cameras, drivers covered their cameras with socks at night, said Ethan Russell, a senior director of Google Maps. Some drivers forgot to take the socks off the next morning and traveled for hours with the camera only capturing a cotton-polyester blend. Pedestrians wave to a Google Street View custom Honda HR-V on the roads of Manhattan on March 14, 2025. — GRAHAM DICKIE/The New York Times Eighteen years later, Street View is no longer relying on socks. Planes with Google's cameras on the bottom are flying overhead. Satellites assist. People are able to submit their own images to Street View, essentially turning anyone with a smartphone into a Street View driver. Street View cameras have captured Machu Picchu, the Great Barrier Reef and Antarctica. A Google Street View car in Palo Alto, Calif. on March 11, 2025. Google's sleek new camera model will allow any car with a roof rack to become a Street View car. — GRAHAM DICKIE/The New York Times Google's sleek new camera model will allow any car with a roof rack to become a Street View car. The cars will no longer need to be transported overseas. Looking to the future, Russell and his team are focused on expanding Street View's capabilities with artificial intelligence, which has long helped blur faces, license plates and addresses on the platform. Soon, information from a business' storefront (such as its hours or its phone number) could be gleaned from Street View images and then appear in search engine results. There are a couple drawbacks to the experience. Street View has faced privacy concerns. Drivers constantly stress about overpasses that threaten to clip the 9-foot-tall ostrich neck on their roof; Arrested Development got that right. And McCallen gets flipped off a lot. On that warm Friday morning, McCallen dropped us off by the sidewalk and sped off to map his designated 30 blocks of the West Village. After that, he would drive back down to Florida to continue his quest to map the world. McCallen plans to sign up for another year working for Street View. 'For now, it's perfect,' he said. 'I'm flexible, and so I just go with the flow.' – ©2025 The New York Times Company This article originally appeared in The New York Times.
