2024 Honda HR-V review
Honda HR-V highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Roomy seating
- Easy to get in and out
- Bigger cargo area than most other extra-small SUVs
Cons
- Slow acceleration
- Uncomfortable front seats
Mileage (EPA estimate)
25 city, 30 highway, 27 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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The 2024 Honda HR-V can carry plenty of cargo but may be too slow for some
The HR-V is Honda's smallest SUV, sitting below the larger CR-V in the company’s SUV lineup. While the HR-V is technically a subcompact SUV, it can carry plenty of cargo and should have enough interior space for most people. Edmunds editors have praised the HR-V for its smooth handling, roomy interior, and ease of entry.
Since the HR-V was fully redesigned for the 2023 model year, the 2024 model has no changes. That major redesign brought new styling, a larger overall size, an updated interior, and slightly more power. Despite that bump in power, the Edmunds test team felt that the HR-V's engine was still underpowered and would struggle when you needed to accelerate quickly. A number of Edmunds customer reviews also mentioned the lack of power as well as excessive engine noise, likely due to the engine working hard to get up to speed. Other customers were bothered by the removal of the prior model's multi-configurable rear seats, which offered more flexible interior cargo space.
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What We Like
Intuitive controls: Honda's touchscreen interface is easy to learn and simple to use. The steering wheel controls also feel very natural to operate, and none of the gauges are obstructed or oddly placed. A surround-view camera system isn't available, but the rearview camera offers multiple viewing angles.
Cargo space: The HR-V's cargo area feels larger than its numbers might suggest. The rear seatbacks split 60/40 and fold nearly flat for added capacity.
Easy entry: Some SUVs are challenging to get in and out of. No so with the HR-V. A low step-in height plus large squared-off door openings make getting in a breeze.
What Needs Improvement
Seat comfort: Some Edmunds testers felt that the cushion on the front seats was overly firm and not comfortable. There's a lack of lumbar support for both the driver and front passenger, which might be an issue if you need lower back support. Oddly, we found the rear seats to be more comfortable than the front, as they have a softer cushion and are able to recline.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Honda HR-V an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Honda HR-V 1st out of 8 among Subcompact SUVs.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Honda HR-V is $321, compared to an average of $442 for Subcompact SUVs and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Honda HR-V owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.3 times per year, compared to an average of 0.7 times for Subcompact SUVs and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 7% for the Honda HR-V, compared to an average of 12% for Subcompact SUVs and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Honda HR-V features and specs
LX 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Full Roof Rack
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
158
Torque (ft-lbs)
138
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
14
Wheelbase
104.5"
Overall length
179.8"
Width
72.4"
Height
63.4"
Leg room
F 41.9"/R 37.7"
Head room
F 39.4"/R 38"
Front tires
P215/60HR17
Rear tires
P215/60HR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2024 Honda HR-V FAQ
The 2024 Honda HR-V is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Sport : 26 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- EX-L : 26 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- LX : 26 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
The Honda HR-V received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Honda HR-V as 0 out of 8 among Subcompact SUV
The 2024 Honda HR-V has received an average 4.3 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2024 Honda HR-V, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2024 Honda HR-V Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2024 Honda HR-V:
- Remote Start
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