2027 Honda HR-V

The Honda HR-V is Honda's smallest SUV for the US market, a subcompact crossover that slots below the CR-V. It arrived in America for the 2016 model year and competes with vehicles like the Subaru Crosstrek, Mazda CX-30, Toyota Corolla Cross, and Kia Seltos. The HR-V pairs an accessible starting price with Honda's reputation for reliability and resale value, and it has consistently been one of the best-selling models in the subcompact SUV segment.

Shoppers choose the HR-V primarily for practicality: it offers generous passenger and cargo space for its footprint, straightforward controls, and a comfortable ride. It is not a performance vehicle — every US version uses a modest naturally aspirated four-cylinder, and no hybrid or turbocharged option has been offered in America through the 2026 model year. Typical buyers include first-time car buyers, city dwellers, and small households who want an efficient, easy-to-park SUV with standard driver-assistance features.

The 2027 model: A full redesign for 2023 moved the HR-V to the 11th-generation Civic's platform (shared with the global Honda ZR-V), making it larger, quieter, and more refined to drive, though the Magic Seat was dropped. All US versions use a 158-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a CVT and front- or all-wheel drive, with Honda Sensing standard on every trim. A 2026-model-year update brought revised styling, new wheel designs and colors, and a standard 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.