The HR-V is Honda's smallest crossover SUV, and it slots beneath the stalwart CR-V, Passport and Pilot in Honda's lineup. The first generation of the HR-V was based on the Honda Fit hatchback and made its North American debut in 2016. Now, seven model years later, there is an all-new HR-V for 2023, and Honda's littlest SUV has grown in almost every possible way.
The HR-V's front seat cushions are shockingly stiff. It's almost like sitting on a wooden bench. There is also no lumbar support adjustment, which is surprising and disappointing, especially on our fully loaded test car. It's rare that we find the rear seats to be more comfortable than the fronts, but that holds true for the HR-V.
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. 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. Read our test team's Expert Rating below to learn more about the new HR-V's biggest hits and misses.
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