What are changes in 2023 Honda HRV?

  • Stylish 2nd-generation HR-V features a low horizontal beltline, a longer hood, larger grille, wider stance and a sleek roofline
  • New HR-V will be more refined, confident and fun-to-drive with substantially improved dynamics and powertrain responsiveness
  • Model set to launch this summer

The all-new Honda HR-V debuts a clean, sporty and expressive exterior design for 2023, featuring a bold new grille, longer hood and sleek roofline. Based on the Honda global architecture like the award-winning 11th generation Honda Civic, the HR-V is larger than its predecessor, with a longer wheelbase and wider stance while still remaining sporty and personal. The HR-V is the right size with the space and utility for an adventurous weekend escape, yet nimble to maneuver city streets. Set to launch this summer, HR-V will feature a more responsive engine and a new independent rear suspension, giving the compact SUV a more confident, refined and fun-to-drive personality.  

"By gaining aspirational qualities beyond its segment, the all-new 2023 Honda HR-V will welcome a new generation of customers to Honda and grow in importance as a gateway to the Honda brand," said Michael Kistemaker, assistant vice president of Automobile Sales of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "This new HR-V will advance its position as the segment leader with young buyers, first-time buyers, and multicultural customers."

Inspired by the thrill of new experiences, HR-V's design is ambitious with a strong sense of adventure. A low horizontal beltline that begins with its extended hood and continues over the swell of the rear fenders gives its flowing forms a sense of motion. Wide-set LED headlights and taillights emphasize HR-V's athletic stance. A sculpted hatch and functional tailgate spoiler highlight its sporty proportions.

A large greenhouse provides excellent visibility, enhanced by door-mounted mirrors and HR-V's low cowl. For a cleaner, upscale look, laser-brazing technology eliminates the need for roof moldings, and HR-V's windshield wipers hide under the hood line when not in use.

More information about the all-new HR-V will be released over the coming months with interested customers encouraged to learn more at the Future Cars page on Honda.com.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun and connected vehicles sold through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. Honda has the highest fleet average fuel economy and lowest CO2 emissions of any major full-line automaker in America, according to the latest data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Honda lineup includes the Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan. Honda's electrified vehicle lineup includes the Clarity Fuel Cell and Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid and Insight hybrid-electric sedan – to be joined in 2024 by the Honda Prologue, Honda's first volume battery-electric vehicle.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 40 years and currently operates 18 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2021, more than 95% of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.
More information about Honda is available in the Digital Fact Book. 

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Honda’s HR-V is a five-passenger crossover with a reputation for being very user-friendly. The cargo volume is a generous 24.4 cu.-ft. with the rear seats up, and that can expand to 55.1cu.-ft with them dropped. The HR-V is the CR-V’s slightly smaller sibling and is a very popular entry model for the Honda brand.

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For 2023, the HR-V is all-new. It rides on a new platform, has a new engine, a new infotainment system, and much more. We have scanned the full breakdown of its changes and filtered out these three we think most buyers will find of the greatest importance.

2023 Honda HR-V - More Powerful Cleaner Engine
Honda has added a bit of oomph to the HR-V, and we feel this is important. Powering every 2023 HR-V is a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 158 peak horsepower. The new engine adds 17 horsepower, and Honda says it has lower emissions than the outgoing engine. In affordable small crossovers added power is always welcome.

What are changes in 2023 Honda HRV?

2023 Honda HR-V - New Infotainment System With Wireless Phone Mirroring
All 2023 HR-Vs will have Apple Car Play and Android Auto. The base infotainment system includes a 7-inch color LCD instrument display and also a 7-inch multi-information display with user-selectable functions. The EX-L trim comes with a larger 9-inch color touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, plus a Qi-compatible wireless charging pad.

2023 Honda HR-V - Hill Descent Control (HDC)
We are big fans of Honda and for years have been hoping the brand would add Hill Descent Control. Well, it’s here and not in the Ridgeline or Passport, but the HR-V. HDC is a feature we use on steep snow-covered trails in winter, and it is great to see Honda finally adding in this great safety system.

The all-new 2023 HR-V is poised to be a hit for Honda. Watch Torque News for a full review with a broader explanation of its many great features soon.

2023 HR-V image. courtesy of Honda.

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What is the difference between 2022 and 2023 Honda HR

In 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 HR

The second-generation Honda HR-V is larger, more powerful, and better equipped than the model it replaces.

Does 2023 HR

You won't find a power tailgate release in the HR-V, but you don't need one.