2026 Honda HR-V Debuts New Styling and Tech Upgrades to Grow Popularity with Young Buyers
- New standard tech: Honda gateway SUV gains larger touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™ compatibility, and wireless phone charger
- Styling enhancements: exterior and interior upgrades further increase appeal of award-winning second-generation HR-V
- Young buyer leadership: HR-V is America’s #1 SUV with first-time and Gen Z buyers, #1 subcompact SUV with Hispanic buyers1
- Now on sale: 2026 HR-V has a starting price of $26,2002
The Honda HR-V, already America’s most popular SUV with first-time and Gen-Z buyers, will take that leadership to another level with stylish design upgrades and enhanced standard tech features. Now arriving at Honda dealerships, the refreshed 2026 HR-V has a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $26,2002 for the very well-equipped HR-V LX (excluding $1,395 destination charge). HR-V is also the #1 subcompact SUV with Hispanic buyers.
“As our gateway SUV, the Honda HR-V continues to bring in a new generation of customers to our brand,” said Jessika Laudermilk, assistant vice president of Honda National Auto Sales. “Now with even sportier styling and more standard tech, the award-winning second-generation HR-V will further expand its incredible success with young and multicultural customers.”
Just the right size for young buyers looking for a sporty driving experience, while offering plenty of space and utility for adventurous weekend escapes, the 2026 Honda HR-V is available in three value packed trim levels: LX, Sport and EX-L. For better traction management, every HR-V is available with Real Time All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Intelligent Control™ starting at $27,7002 (excluding $1,395 destination charge).
New Features for 2026 HR-V:
- Refreshed exterior and interior styling details
- Larger 9-inch HD touchscreen (+2-inches) (standard)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto™ compatibility (standard)
- Wireless phone charger (standard)
- Pewter Gray 17-inch alloy wheels (LX)
- Berlina Black 18-inch alloy wheels (Sport)
- Larger machine-finished 18-inch wheels (+1-inch) (EX-L)
- Solar Reflection Metallic and striking Boost Blue Pearl paint colors
- Privacy rear glass now standard on all trims
- Gloss black tailgate badging (Sport)
- Silver steering wheel spokes (EX-L)
- Dynamic climate control knob lighting (EX-L)
- Front footwell lighting (EX-L)
Key HR-V Features:
- 7-inch digital instrumentation
- Responsive 2.0-liter engine
- Available Real Time All-Wheel Drive with Intelligent Control™
- Fully independent rear suspension
- Hill Descent Control
- Three driving modes; Normal, Eco and Snow
- Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies
- Next-gen front airbags
- Standard front occupant knee and rear passenger side-impact airbags
What’s New for 2026
The enhanced appearance of the 2026 HR-V features sharp new wheel designs on all three trims: HR-V LX now features a Pewter Gray 17-inch alloy wheels and HR-V Sport rides on newly styled 18-inch Berlina Black alloys; at the top of the range, HR-V EX-L gets new machine-finished 18-inch alloy wheels (up from 17-inch).
Additionally, LX gains privacy rear glass and Sport now comes with gloss black tailgate badging. Two all-new exterior paint colors are available: sophisticated Solar Reflection Metallic (LX and EX-L), and striking Boost Blue Pearl—exclusive to the popular HR-V Sport model.
Inside, HR-V now boasts a host of new standard features, including more advanced technology than ever. HR-V LX and Sport gain a larger and easy-to-use 9-inch color touchscreen (+2-inches) with a faster processor for lag-free performance, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™ compatibility, and a wireless phone charger – all standard and smartly integrated to enhance the cabin experience. USB-C ports are conveniently placed throughout the cabin.
The stylish and sporty interior of HR-V is also enhanced with the top EX-L trim now featuring sophisticated silver steering wheel spokes, dynamic climate control knob lighting (red, blue and white) and new front footwell lighting.
2026 Honda HR-V Pricing & EPA Fuel Economy Ratings
| Trim | MSRP2 | MSRP Plus $1,3953 Destination Charge | EPA Mileage Rating City/Hwy/Comb4 |
| LX (FWD) |
$26,200 |
$27,595 |
26 / 32 / 28 |
| LX (AWD) |
$27,700 |
$29,095 |
25 / 30 / 27 |
| Sport (FWD) |
$28,000 |
$29,395 |
26 / 32 / 28 |
| Sport (AWD) |
$29,500 |
$30,895 |
25 / 30 / 27 |
| EX-L (FWD) |
$30,050 |
$31,445 |
26 / 32 / 28 |
| EX-L (AWD) |
$31,550 |
$32,945 |
25 / 30 / 27 |
Safety for Everyone
Honda is committed to further advancing safety for everyone sharing the road, which is captured in the Honda global safety slogan “Safety for Everyone.” Based on this commitment, the second-generation HR-V is a leader in crossover safety performance thanks to advanced active and passive safety technology that is standard equipment. This includes the Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver assistive technologies, the latest version of the Honda proprietary Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure and next-generation airbag technology designed to cradle the head and offer enhanced protection – all standard on all HR-V models.
2026 Honda HR-V Specifications & Features
| 2026 HONDA HR-V | LX | Sport | EX-L |
| POWER UNIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| Engine Type | In-Line 4 Cylinder | << | << |
| Displacement (cc) | 1,996 | << | << |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm)1 | 158 @ 6,500 | << | << |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm)2 | 138 @ 4,200 | << | << |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,800 | << | << |
| Valvetrain | 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® | << | << |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | 86 / 85.9 | << | << |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | << | << |
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection | • | • | • |
| Eco Assist™ System | • | • | • |
| CARB Emissions Rating3 | LEV4-SULEV30 | << | << |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | • | • | • |
| Tune-up Interval | 100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups | << | << |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | • | • | • |
| DRIVETRAIN | |||
| Front-Wheel Drive | • | • | • |
| Real-Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ | Available | << | << |
| Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | • | • | • |
| Ratio Range | 2.526~0.408 | << | << |
| Reverse | 2.706~1.552 | << | << |
| Final Drive | 5.436 | << | << |
| FUEL | |||
| EPA MPG Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined)4 (2WD) | 26 / 32 / 28 | << | << |
| EPA MPG Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined)4 (AWD) | 25 / 30 / 27 | << | << |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal) | 14 | << | << |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular 91 Unleaded | << | << |
| CHASSIS | |||
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | • | • | • |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | • | • | • |
| Agile Handling Assist | • | • | • |
| Dynamic Drive Modes | 3-Mode Econ / Normal / Snow |
<< | << |
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | • | • | • |
| Stabilizer Bar (front) | 27 mm x 4.5 mm tubular | << | << |
| Stabilizer Bar (rear, 2WD/AWD) | 17.2 mm solid / 13 mm solid | << | << |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Steering Ratio | 12.5:1 | 12.7:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.) | 35.1 | 37.1 | 35.1 |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc / Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) | 12.3 / 12.2 | 12.3 / 12.2 | 12.3 / 12.2 |
| Wheels | 17 in Pewter Gray Alloys | 18 in Gloss Black Alloys | 18 in Machine-Finished Alloys with Berlina Black Inserts |
| Black Lug Nuts | – | • | • |
| Tires | 215 / 60R17 96H | 225 / 55R18 98H | << |
| Compact Spare Tire | T135 / 90D17 104M | << | << |
| DIMENSIONS | |||
| EXTERIOR | |||
| Wheelbase (in.) | 104.5 | << | << |
| Length (in.) | 179.8 | << | << |
| Height (in.) | 63.4 | 63.8 | 63.4 |
| Width (in.) | 72.4 | << | << |
| Track (in.) (Front / Rear) | 62.6 / 63.2 | << | << |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen) (2WD & AWD) | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.0 |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) | 15.5 / 20.5 | 16.0 / 21.1 | 15.5 / 20.5 |
| INTERIOR | |||
| Headroom (in.) (First row / Second row) | 39.4 / 38 | << | 38.4 / 38 |
| Legroom (in.) (First row / Second row) | 41.9 / 37.7 | << | << |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (First row / Second row) | 56.6 / 55.2 | << | << |
| Hiproom (in.) (First row / Second row) | 54.0 / 47.4 | << | << |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.) | 98.7 | << | 97.3 |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.)5 (Standard / Max) | 24.4 / 55.1 | << | << |
| WEIGHT | |||
| Curb Weight (lbs.) (2WD) | 3,159 | 3,197 | 3,221 |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) (AWD) | 3,276 | 3,311 | 3,336 |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) (2WD) | 59 / 41 | << | << |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) (AWD) | 58 / 42 | << | << |
| FEATURES | |||
| HONDA SENSING® | |||
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)6 | • | • | • |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)7 | • | • | • |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW)8 | • | • | • |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW)9 | • | • | • |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)10 with Low-Speed Follow | • | • | • |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)11 | • | • | • |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)12 | • | • | • |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI)13 | – | • | • |
| Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) | – | • | • |
| Low-Speed Braking Control | – | – | • |
| Traffic Jam Assist | • | • | • |
| Driver Attention Monitor | • | • | • |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | • | • | • |
| Parking Sensors (4 Front & 4 Rear) | – | – | • |
| SAFETY & DRIVER ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY | |||
| Enhanced Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | • | • | • |
| Advanced Front Airbags | • | • | • |
| Advanced Front Knee Airbags | • | • | • |
| Advanced Side Airbags | • | • | • |
| Rear Outboard Passenger’s Side Airbags | • | • | • |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | • | • | • |
| 3-Point Seat Belts At All Seating Positions | • | • | • |
| Front and Outboard Rear 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | • | • | • |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) |
• | • | • |
| Seat-Belt Reminder for All Seating Positions | • | • | • |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control14 | • | • | • |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | • | • | • |
| Brake Assist | • | • | • |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | • | • | • |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | • | • | • |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | • | • | • |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)15 | • | • | • |
| Rearview Camera16 with Dynamic Guidelines | • | • | • |
| Driver Attention Monitor | • | • | • |
| DRIVER CONVENIENCE | |||
| Push Button Start | • | • | • |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold | • | • | • |
| Security System with Remote Entry | • | • | • |
| Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start | – | • | • |
| Hill Start Assist | • | • | • |
| Hill Descent Control | • | • | • |
| Cruise Control | • | • | • |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | • | • | • |
| Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror | – | – | • |
| AUDIO & CONNECTIVITY | |||
| 9-inch Color Touchscreen | • | • | • |
| 7-inch TFT meter | • | • | • |
| 180-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | • | – | – |
| 180-Watt Audio System with 6 Speakers | – | • | – |
| 180-Watt Audio System with 8 Speakers | – | – | • |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay®17 Compatibility | • | • | • |
| Wireless Android Auto™18 Compatibility | • | • | • |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®19 | • | • | • |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio19 | • | • | • |
| USB-C 3.0A Data Port 20 – Front Console (1 Port) | • | • | • |
| USB-C 3.0A Charging Ports – Front Console (1 Port) and Center Console (1 Port) | • | • | • |
| Wireless Phone Charger (Qi)21 | • | • | • |
| HondaLink®22 | • | • | • |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | • | • | • |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo Area) | • | • | • |
| INTERIOR | |||
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | • | • | • |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver’s Window | • | • | • |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Passenger’s Window | – | • | • |
| Heated Front Seats | – | • | • |
| Leather-Trimmed Seats | – | – | • |
| Driver’s Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | • | • | – |
| Driver’s Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment | – | – | • |
| 60 / 40 Split-Folding 2nd-Row Seats | • | • | • |
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | • | • | • |
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | – | – | • |
| Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob | – | • | • |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | – | • | • |
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | • | • | • |
| Sliding Sunvisors | • | • | • |
| Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | • | – | – |
| Illuminated Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | – | • | • |
| Front Map Lights | • | • | • |
| Electrostatic Touch Rear Map Lights | • | • | • |
| EXTERIOR | |||
| LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off | • | • | • |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | • | • | • |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | • | • | • |
| LED Side Mirror Turn Indicator | – | • | • |
| LED Rear Turn Indicators | • | • | • |
| Heated Side Mirrors | – | • | • |
| One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature | – | – | • |
| Smart Windshield Wiper System | • | • | • |
| LED Tail Lights | • | • | • |
| Power Side Mirrors | • | • | • |
| Gloss Black Roofline Spoiler | – | • | – |
| Gloss Black Mirror Covers | – | • | – |
| Sport Grille | – | • | – |
| Chrome Exhaust Finisher | – | • | – |
| Acoustic Glass Windshield | • | • | • |
| Rear Privacy Glass | • | • | • |
| Capless Fuel Filler | • | • | • |
| Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® | – | • | • |
| COLORS & TRIM | |||
| STANDARD EXTERIOR COLORS | AVAILABLE INTERIOR COLORS | ||
| Solar Silver Metallic (NH-932M) | Gray | – | Gray |
| Crystal Black Pearl (NH-731P) | Black | Black | Black |
| Milano Red (R-81) | – | Black | – |
| Modern Steel Metallic (NH-797M) | Black, Gray | – | Black, Gray |
| PREMIUM EXTERIOR COLORS | AVAILABLE INTERIOR COLORS | ||
| Platinum White Pearl (NH-883P) | Black, Gray | Black | Black, Gray |
| Boost Blue Pearl (B-637P) | – | Black | – |
| Nordic Forest Pearl (G-553P) | Gray | Black | Black, Gray |
| Urban Gray Pearl (NH-912P) | – | Black | Black |
[1] 158 @ 6500 rpm (SAE net)
[2] 138 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm (SAE net)
[3] LEV4-SULEV30 (Super-Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle) trims as certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
[4] 26 city/32 highway/28 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 25 city/30 highway/27 combined mpg rating for AWD trims. Based on 2026 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
[5] Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard plus, where applicable, floor space between seating rows and seats in their forward-most and upright position.
[6] CMBS cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. System designed to mitigate crash forces. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
[7] Road Departure Mitigation only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use and can apply mild steering torque to assist driver in maintaining proper lane position and/or brake pressure to slow the vehicle’s departure from a detected lane. RDM may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
[8] LDW only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use. LDW may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
[9] FCW cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. FCW does not include a braking function. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
[10] ACC with Low-Speed Follow cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed, and other factors. ACC should not be used in heavy traffic, poor weather, or on winding roads. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
[11] LKAS only assists driver in maintaining proper lane position when lane markings are identified without a turn signal in use and can only apply mild steering torque to assist. LKAS may not detect all lane markings; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
[12] TSR cannot detect all traffic signs and may misidentify certain signs. Accuracy will vary based on weather and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for complying with all traffic regulations.
[13] The systems are not a substitute for your own visual assessment before changing lanes or backing up, and may not detect all objects, or provide complete information about conditions, behind or to the side of the vehicle. System accuracy will vary based on weather, size of object, and speed. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
[14] VSA is not a substitute for safe driving. It cannot correct the vehicle’s course in every situation or compensate for reckless driving. Control of the vehicle always remains with the driver.
[15] For optimal tire wear and performance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge. Do not rely solely on the monitor system. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
[16] Always visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing up; the rearview camera display does not provide complete information about all conditions and objects at the rear of your vehicle.
[17] Apple CarPlay is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
[18] Android and Android Auto are trademarks of Google LLC.
[19] The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under license.
[20] The USB interface is used for playback of MP3, WMA or AAC music files from digital audio players and other USB devices, as well as smartphone data transfer on designated Smartphone/Audio Interface ports. Some USB devices and files may not work. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
[21] Honda wireless phone charger is compatible with Qi wireless charging standards. Check with your device’s manufacturer for wireless capability.
[22] Check the HondaLink® website for smartphone compatibility.
- Source: Strategic Vision New Vehicle Experience Study 2024.
- Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) excluding tax, license, registration, premium paint, $1,395 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
- MSRP plus $1,395 destination charge, excluding tax, license, registration, premium paint and options. Dealer prices may vary.
- Based on 2026 EPA mileage ratings; use for comparison purposes only; your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.