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2023 Honda HR-V
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Review and specifications

2023 Honda HR-V

The redesigned-for-2023 HR-V has been upgraded to the latest Civic platform. It's a larger and more pleasant vehicle than the outgoing model, but the improvements to the ride quality and sound insulation still don't go far enough. Handling is ordinary but ultimately secure. It's a practical and user-friendly small SUV, although its 158-hp, 2.0-liter engine and continuously variable transmission make the HR-V feel underpowered. The controls and infotainment system are very easy to use. Through 2025, the base LX and mid-level Sport got a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, while the top EX-L got a 9-inch screen and wireless charging pad. For 2026, all trims received the larger, 9-inch infotainment touchscreen, standard wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a standard wireless charging pad. The HR-V comes standard with FCW, AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, LDW, and LKA. While both BSW and RCTW are standard on the Sport and EX-L, neither is available on the base LX--a disappointment. Lane centering assistance, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high beams are standard across all trims.

Market value
$21,613
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2023
Owner rating 3/5
Reliability 2/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Category
Subcompact SUVs
Generation began
2023

Pricing

Current retail median
$21,613
Retail value range
$19,100 - $23,125
Original MSRP range
$23,800 - $29,400
Trade-in range
$17,450 - $21,915

Ratings

Road test score
73/100
Owner satisfaction
3/5
Would buy again
53%
Reliability
2/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
25 MPG
EPA highway
30 MPG
EPA combined
27 MPG
Tested city
19 MPG
Tested highway
37 MPG
Tested overall
27 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,440
Cruising range
380 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
4.7 sec
0-60 mph
11.1 sec
60-0 mph braking
130 ft
Avoidance speed
54 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
180 in
Width
72 in
Height
63 in
Wheelbase
105 in
Weight
3,280 lb
Maximum load
840 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
6 in
Front leg room
43 in
Rear head room
3.5 in
Rear leg room
31.5 in
Cargo volume
28.5 cu ft
Luggage
2+2+0

Owner feedback

Comfort
2/5
Driving
2/5
Styling
3/5
Value
1/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
7/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Honda

Hondas are generally affordable, reliable, and fuel-efficient, with intuitive controls and good driving characteristics. Its SUVs and sedans are usually near the top of Consumer Reports’ ratings for road tests and predicted reliability. Many Hondas have earned Consumer Reports recommendations. Used Hondas also score near the top of our reliability rankings for 5- and 10-year-old vehicles, making it a brand worth considering for options under $20,000. Honda’s SUVs include sub-compact models like the HR-V and compact CR-V, one of the best-selling SUVs in North America. The two-row Passport and three-row Pilot are larger options. Honda’s sedans include the compact Civic and the midsized Accord. Honda also makes the Odyssey minivan and the Ridgeline, a midsized pickup truck. For buyers seeking fuel efficiency, several of the most popular models are available with hybrid powertrains that get competitive mpg figures and are pleasant to drive.

Vehicle ID: 24323 First published: June 8, 2022 Updated: December 4, 2025

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