![]() ![]() Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Honda and the car in front).Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position).Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios).Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integrationĮvery HR-V comes with a number of advanced driver aids, including:.The entry-level HR-V LX starts you off with: We're also a bit bummed Honda did away with the cool and clever rear flip-up seat bottoms (aka Magic Seat). Otherwise door pockets are fairly small and the glovebox average. We like the rubberized bridge compartment behind the shifter, where you can store a smartphone for charging, and the center armrest bin is fairly deep. Storage for small items in the cabin is pretty good but not great. One small caveat: There is no top tether for the middle position, so front-facing car seats have to be installed in an outboard seat. ![]() ![]() Generous rear legroom, large doors, and easy-to-access LATCH anchors and top tethers all help to make your life easier. And if you have car seats to install, it's a breeze. The rear seatbacks can also be folded virtually flat with the cargo floor to facilitate transport of longer items. The rear cargo area feels more generous than its numbers suggest (24.4 cubic feet) since the space is very usable and easily accessible. How’s the storage? The ability to haul stuff is important for an SUV, and the HR-V is among the top in its class when it comes to that. Perhaps it's to help compensate for the lack of rear air vents, another strike against the HR-V's overall comfort score. ![]() The climate control had no issues cooling the cabin, but it oddly maintained too cold a temperature for our tastes in any setting we chose. The HR-V does a good job of keeping road, wind and ambient noise to minimal levels, and if you aren't prodding the engine for speed, you don't hear much from the powertrain either. We also appreciate how quiet the cabin is. The HR-V doesn't filter out all road bumps, but it does an admirable job of softening them without being overly floaty or lacking in body control. It's rare that we find the rear seats to be more comfortable than the fronts, but that holds true for the HR-V. There is also no lumbar support adjustment, which is surprising and disappointing, especially on our fully loaded test car. It's almost like sitting on a wooden bench. How comfortable is the HR-V? The HR-V's front seat cushions are shockingly stiff. Read our test team's Expert Rating below to learn more about the new HR-V's biggest hits and misses. We think it will satisfy shoppers looking for a useful small SUV, though its rivals can do the same, and sometimes with a little more personality. Honda expects the HR-V to be an entry-level model for SUV shoppers and pitches it against rivals such as the Chevrolet Trailblazer, Mazda CX-30, Toyota Corolla Cross and Volkswagen Taos. Those new figures represent bumps of 17 hp and 11 lb-ft from the previous HR-V's engine, but we had hoped for a bit more power given the model's larger size. It's a non-turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 158 horsepower and 138 lb-ft of torque. The engine for the 2023 HR-V is probably the least "new" thing about it. Unlike the Civic, the HR-V does not offer an integrated navigation system, so you'll be out of luck if you venture off the beaten path in an area without cell service. Both screens support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, but only the EX-L allows you to go wireless. The standard size for the central screen is 7 inches, but the EX-L has a 9-inch unit. With a new generation of HR-V comes a new generation of tech, and this model has a similar setup to that of the new Civic. It's a bummer because that feature differentiated the HR-V from the rest of the class. Honda's so-called Magic Seat, which let users flip up the rear seat bottoms to store tall items on the floor, is no more. Unfortunately, the trick storage solution made famous by the previous HR-V is gone in this iteration. It is instead based on the larger Civic, which means the new HR-V is roomier than its predecessor, particularly in the back seat. Keen followers of the Honda brand will realize that the Fit is no longer in production, and that means this new HR-V is no longer based on the Fit. ![]()
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