HR-V FAQ

Our buyer's guide rates it: Worth a Look.

The 2027 HR-V pairs a 158-hp 2.0L four-cylinder with 55.1 cu ft of cargo room and 28 mpg combined in FWD trim, making it a sensible, if unexciting, subcompact SUV pick.

The HR-V ranges from $26,600 (LX FWD) to $31,950 (EX-L AWD) across 6 trims.

The HR-V ranges from $26,600 (LX FWD) to $31,950 (EX-L AWD) across 6 trims. Prices are starting MSRP and exclude taxes and fees.

AWD is available on all three trim levels — LX AWD ($28,100), Sport AWD ($29,900), and EX-L AWD ($31,950) — and adds $1,500 over each trim's FWD counterpart.

AWD is available on all three trim levels — LX AWD ($28,100), Sport AWD ($29,900), and EX-L AWD ($31,950) — and adds $1,500 over each trim's FWD counterpart. The trade-off is a small efficiency dip: AWD models return 27 mpg combined versus 28 mpg combined on FWD trims.

The HR-V comes in 6 trims: LX FWD, LX AWD, Sport FWD, Sport AWD, EX-L FWD, EX-L AWD.

The HR-V is offered in 6 trims (LX FWD, LX AWD, Sport FWD, Sport AWD, EX-L FWD, EX-L AWD). Higher trims layer on equipment and features; see the trim comparison for exactly what each one adds.

The Sport FWD at $28,400 hits a practical middle ground — it steps up from the base LX FWD ($26,600) in content while keeping you well under the EX-L FWD's $30,450 price point, all with the same 158 hp engine and 28 mpg combined efficiency.

The Sport FWD at $28,400 hits a practical middle ground — it steps up from the base LX FWD ($26,600) in content while keeping you well under the EX-L FWD's $30,450 price point, all with the same 158 hp engine and 28 mpg combined efficiency. If AWD matters to you, the LX AWD at $28,100 actually undercuts the Sport FWD while adding all-wheel drive, making it a strong alternative for buyers in snowy or wet climates.

Yes — every trim uses the same 2.

Yes — every trim uses the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder paired with a CVT, producing 158 hp and 138 lb-ft of torque. Choosing a higher trim buys you more features, not more power.

It fits urban and suburban drivers who need a practical, fuel-efficient small SUV with genuine cargo flexibility and a straightforward ownership experience.

It fits urban and suburban drivers who need a practical, fuel-efficient small SUV with genuine cargo flexibility and a straightforward ownership experience. The AWD trims make it a reasonable choice for light winter driving, though buyers who regularly tackle serious off-road terrain or want a more engaging drive should look at alternatives like the Mazda CX-30.

17-inch wheels are available on the LX FWD, LX AWD.

The diameter of the wheels fitted to the car. Larger wheels change the stance; smaller wheels tend to ride more comfortably. 17-inch wheels are available on the LX FWD, LX AWD.

18-inch wheels are available on the Sport FWD, Sport AWD, EX-L FWD, EX-L AWD.

The diameter of the wheels fitted to the car. Larger wheels change the stance; smaller wheels tend to ride more comfortably. 18-inch wheels are available on the Sport FWD, Sport AWD, EX-L FWD, EX-L AWD.

Yes — 158 horsepower is standard on every HR-V trim.

Peak power the engine — or, on a hybrid, the combined system — can produce. More horsepower generally means easier merging, passing, and confident acceleration. Yes — 158 horsepower is standard on every HR-V trim.

All Wheel Drive is available on the LX AWD, Sport AWD, EX-L AWD.

Which wheels the engine actually drives. It affects traction, cabin packaging, and confidence in poor weather. All Wheel Drive is available on the LX AWD, Sport AWD, EX-L AWD.

Yes — Continuously Variable (CVT) is standard on every HR-V trim.

How the engine's power is geared and delivered to the wheels. It shapes how the car responds when you accelerate and how it settles at a cruise. Yes — Continuously Variable (CVT) is standard on every HR-V trim.

FWD trims (LX, Sport, and EX-L) all return 26 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 28 mpg combined.

FWD trims (LX, Sport, and EX-L) all return 26 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 28 mpg combined. AWD trims (LX AWD, Sport AWD, and EX-L AWD) come in at 25 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined — a modest but consistent penalty for the added traction hardware.

97.3 cu-ft passenger volume is available on the EX-L FWD, EX-L AWD.

The total interior space measured for passengers. More passenger volume means more room to stretch out, front and back. 97.3 cu-ft passenger volume is available on the EX-L FWD, EX-L AWD.

98.7 cu-ft passenger volume is available on the LX FWD, LX AWD, Sport FWD, Sport AWD.

The total interior space measured for passengers. More passenger volume means more room to stretch out, front and back. 98.7 cu-ft passenger volume is available on the LX FWD, LX AWD, Sport FWD, Sport AWD.

Yes — Seating for 5 is standard on every HR-V trim.

How many occupants the cabin is designed to seat. It determines whether the whole family or carpool rides comfortably. Yes — Seating for 5 is standard on every HR-V trim.

Every HR-V configuration offers 55.

Every HR-V configuration offers 55.1 cu ft of cargo volume, which is a genuine strength in this class and a key reason shoppers cross-shopping the Kia Seltos or Mazda CX-30 often land on the HR-V.

Yes — 55.1 cu-ft of cargo space is standard on every HR-V trim.

How much the trunk holds with the rear seats up. It sets how much luggage, gear, or groceries you can carry. Yes — 55.1 cu-ft of cargo space is standard on every HR-V trim.

No open recall campaigns are currently listed for the HR-V.

No open recall campaigns are currently listed for the HR-V. Recall data comes from NHTSA; check the recall center for the latest campaigns and remedies.

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The HR-V's 55.

The HR-V's 55.1 cu ft cargo figure gives it a practical edge over most subcompact SUV rivals, and its FWD fuel economy of 28 mpg combined is competitive in the segment. The Mazda CX-30 typically wins on driving dynamics and interior refinement, while the Kia Seltos can offer more powertrain variety — so the HR-V tends to suit buyers who prioritize cargo utility and Honda's reliability reputation over sportiness.