2019 Honda HR-V review
Honda HR-V highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Roomy passenger space for its size
- Impressive cargo-carrying options
- Above-average fuel economy
Cons
- Relatively slow acceleration
- Lots of noise and vibration from the engine
- The Touchscreen interface is a bit clunky
Mileage (EPA estimate)
26 city, 31 highway, 28 combined
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The 2019 Honda HR-V gets more tech, driver aids
The 2019 Honda HR-V is an extra-small SUV with extra-large cargo-carrying capabilities. The flexible folding seats (including a fold-down front passenger seat) can carry the kind of bulky or long items that some large vehicles would struggle with. And available all-wheel drive means the HR-V can haul your gear year-round. The weakest point is the slow and noisy engine, but at least EPA-estimated fuel efficiency is better than average for the segment.
2019 saw some very important upgrades come to the HR-V. The EX, EX-L, and Touring trims all get standard forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control. Those trims and the HR-V Sport get a new infotainment system with Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®. The touchscreen interface isn’t the best to use, but smartphone integration makes it a solid plus.
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What is new for the 2019 Honda HR-V?
- The HR-V is available in a variety of new trims, including the Sport and Touring.
- HR-V trims have been upgraded with Automated Cruise Control, Power Seat(s), Lane Departure Warning, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto as standard equipment this year.
- The EX trim now comes with Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
2019 Honda HR-V trims
LX:
- 141-hp, 127-lb-ft of torque 1.8L
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
Sport:
- Includes all features available on the LX
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- View our Honda HR-V Sport inventory
EX:
- Includes all features available on the Sport
- Sunroofs
- Automated Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Smart Key
- Satellite Radio Ready
- View our Honda HR-V EX inventory
EX-L:
- Includes all features available on the EX
- Leather Seats
- View our Honda HR-V EX-L inventory
Touring:
- Includes all features available on the EX-L
- Power Seats
- Navigation System
- View our Honda HR-V Touring inventory
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What We Like
Passenger room: Even with its small exterior, the HR-V is roomy enough inside to fit adults in both the front and back row. The driver’s seat is adjustable enough that most people should be able to find a comfortable position.
Cargo space: The HR-V gets top marks for practicality, with its flexible folding seats that allow for multiple cargo arrangements. The fold-down front seat can even help accommodate longer items than you’d expect.
Fuel economy: While this isn’t the most fuel-efficient subcompact SUV, compared to its direct competitors the 2019 HR-V offers an above-average EPA rating to go with its above-average space for people and cargo.
What Needs Improvement
The engine: The trade-off for the HR-V’s above-average fuel economy is a sluggish and loud engine. Under acceleration, there’s a lot of noise and vibration, and even when cruising the engine makes an audible drone.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.6 out of 5
16 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 10 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 6 |
| 3 Stars | 0 |
| 2 Stars | 0 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
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.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Honda HR-VHonda HR-V features and specs
EX-L 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
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Full Roof Rack
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.8L
Horsepower
141
Torque (ft-lbs)
127
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
13.2
Wheelbase
102.8"
Overall length
170.4"
Width
69.8"
Height
63.2"
Leg room
F 41.2"/R 39.3"
Head room
F 37.6"/R 38.3"
Front tires
P215/55VR17
Rear tires
P215/55VR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2019 Honda HR-V FAQ
The 2019 Honda HR-V is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- EX-L : 28 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- EX : 28 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- LX : 28 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- Sport : 28 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- Touring : 26 MPG City and 31 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 2019 Honda HR-V has received an average 4.6 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2019 Honda HR-V, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2019 Honda HR-V Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2019 Honda HR-V:
- Sport
- Touring
- Lane Departure Warning
- Automated Cruise Control
- Power Seat(s)
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