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Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Honda has given its HR-V a radical redesign for the 2023 model year, injecting some extra size and sophistication into its smallest SUV. But the popular compact SUV segment is more packed than ever. Everybody from Toyota to Hyundai to Chevrolet is vying for the money in your wallet. The second-generation HR-V delivers modern looks and an attractive interior, but its wimpy highway performance drags it down. Pro: Stylish inside and outThe 2023 Honda HR-V. Tim Levin/InsiderThe new HR-V dumps its predecessor's stubby proportions and quirks in favor of a smooth, modern, and ultimately more high-end look. The 2023 model looks more like a full-grown SUV than a wannabe. It's attractive inside, too, featuring lots of soft surfaces and a handsome honeycomb pattern (made of actual metal) running down its dash. One nice touch: There's a pass-through in the center console that gives both the driver and passenger access to a phone-storage spot and USB port. The cabin of the top-trim EX-L model I tested (which came out to just over $30,000) had upscale appointments like heated leather seats, an upgraded 9-inch touchscreen, and a wireless phone charger. Con: Sluggish on the highwayThe 2023 Honda HR-V. Tim Levin/InsiderTo be sure, nobody is buying a small SUV for its zero-to-60-mph time. Still, it's worth noting that the HR-V is somewhat sluggish at high speeds. Stomp the gas to make a pass at 60 mph, and the HR-V will do a lot of groaning and not too much accelerating. All HR-Vs are powered by a 158-horsepower, four-cylinder engine. Read more: I've driven 15 different electric cars. These are my 13 favorite features, from the F-150's frunk to Rivian's camping kitchen. Pro: Roomy interiorThe 2023 Honda HR-V. Tim Levin/InsiderThe new HR-V shares a chassis with the Civic sedan rather than the pint-sized Fit hatchback (which has been canceled in the US). It's now substantially longer and wider, and that means a roomier back seat. With the driver's seat in its natural position for me (at around six feet tall), I was able to fit in the back seat just fine. And I found all the HR-V's seats decently comfortable. Con: No more Magic SeatThe 2023 Honda HR-V. Tim Levin/InsiderThe old HR-V (and Fit) had clever flip-up seat bottoms that let owners stow big and tall items on the floor of the back seat. The new model lacks that feature but has rear seats that fold completely flat for bulkier cargo. Pro: Generous safety features and driver aidsThe 2023 Honda HR-V. Tim Levin/InsiderAll HR-Vs come with ample safety and driver-assistance tech as part of the Honda Sensing suite. It includes road-departure mitigation, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. All but the base model come with blind-spot monitoring as well.
2023 Honda HR-V vs 2022 Honda CR-VServing Murfreesboro, TNThe Honda HR-V and the CR-V are close siblings in the current lineup at Honda of Murfreesboro. As a subcompact crossover, the HR-V introduces the line. The compact CR-V sits directly above the HR-V in the lineup. For 2023, the Honda HR-V has exciting updates from end to end, thanks to the debut of its next generation. Are you wondering how the new HR-V compares to the popular 2022 CR-V? Our Honda of Murfreesboro sales team is ready to help you discover their differences. PerformanceBoth models have what it takes to impress drivers with their spirited capabilities. Under the hood of the 2023 Honda HR-V, you will find a 158-horsepower, 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine. This is paired with a continuously variable transmission. In the 2022 CR-V, all trim levels receive 190 horsepower from a turbo four-cylinder engine. Notably, all-wheel drive is standard for the CR-V’s top trim option. AppearanceThe CR-V is slightly longer and wider than the HR-V, and this is only one of many differences in styling that you will find through a side-by-side comparison. The HR-V has a small grille with rounded corners. It is mounted over a rounded bumper flanked by sporty air vents. The headlights have an arrow-like quality and are mounted at a subtle angle. On the sides of the HR-V, deep, angled accentuation runs across the door panels. On the other hand, the CR-V has Honda’s hexagonal grille with a thin, chrome bar running along its top. The lower fascia is similarly accented. The grille is connected to wedge-like LED headlights. While the CR-V’s hood has a substantial definition, the sides are smoothly contoured with added accentuation over the fenders. FeaturesThese are both two-row SUVs that share many features. For example, select trims for both models have heated front seats, a keyless ignition, a sunroof, smart device integration, an auto-dimming rear mirror, satellite radio with a premium audio system, Honda Sensing® tech, and leather material. Some CR-V’s trims also have an integrated navigation system, a power liftgate, and a wireless phone charging station. Do you want to take your search for a new crossover to the next level? During your next visit to Honda of Murfreesboro, we can help you appreciate these differences in detail when you take the HR-V and the CR-V out for a spin. Reach out to our sales department soon to plan your visit. Images are for illustration purposes only. What is the difference between 2022 and 2023 Honda HRIn 2022, the Honda HR-V is outfitted with a 1.8-liter, 141-horsepower engine. A continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive are included, and all-wheel drive is optional for all trim levels. If you opt for the 2023 HR-V, your crossover will draw 158 horsepower from a 2.0-liter engine.
Is the 2023 Honda HRThis SUV now rides on the same platform as the Honda Civic, making it significantly bigger than the 2022 model. The wheelbase is almost two inches longer than it was at 104.5 inches compared to the 2022 HR-V SUV's 102.8 inches. At 179.8 inches, the 2023 Honda HR-V is about 9 inches longer than the 2022 model.
Is the 2023 Honda HRThe second-generation Honda HR-V is larger, more powerful, and better equipped than the model it replaces.
Will Honda HRWill the Honda HR-V be redesigned in 2023? Yes! The staff here at Vern Eide Honda is very excited to share with Sioux Falls car shoppers that our favorite subcompact crossover will, in fact, sport a whole new look for the 2023 model year.
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