2026 Honda HR-V Model Review | Dayton, OH

The 2026 Honda HR-V brings energetic performance, a bold exterior, and a host of family-friendly features to your daily drives in a dynamic two-row compact crossover SUV package. Continue reading this 2026 Honda HR-V review created for you by the team at White Allen Honda in Dayton, OH, to learn more. For a closer look at the features each model brings, check out our HR-V trims guide.

When you’re ready to take the next step, find your HR-V in our inventory and consider experiencing it with a test drive. Be sure to see what finance and lease offers we have available and find one that interests you. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to contact us online or over the phone at (937) 220-6386.

2026 Honda HR-V Exterior Design

-The 2026 Honda HR-V brings dynamic style with a sleek, flowing exterior accented by eye-catching wheel designs, including 17 or 18-inch sizes. Enjoy beautiful weather with fresh air and light through the available one-touch power moonroof with tilt feature. When the clouds come, standard LED headlights, daytime running lights, and taillights are here to help you see and be seen.

Additional available exterior features include:

  • 17- or 18-in. wheels
  • LED headlights, daytime running lights, and taillights
  • Heated, power exterior mirrors with integrated turn indicators
  • One-touch power moonroof with tilt feature
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Smart entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®

2026 Honda HR-V Interior Design

Find plush accommodations and thoughtful design inside the 2026 Honda HR-V. To help you stay comfortable in the winter months, consider the available heated front seats. The available perforated leather seat upholstery and leather-wrapped steering wheel add a refined flair to the interior. Convenient additions, like the dual-zone automatic climate control system and an automatic-dimming rearview mirror, are available to enhance your drive.

Available interior features include:

  • Cloth or perforated leather seat upholstery
  • Eight-way power driver’s seat
  • Heated front seats
  • 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control system
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
  • Automatic-dimming rearview mirror
  • Active Noise Cancellation™
2026 Honda HR-V Interior
2026 Honda HR-V Seating

2026 Honda HR-V Capacity & Seating

The 2026 Honda HR-V has a roomy and adaptable interior prepared to handle your passenger and cargo needs. Seat a maximum of five passengers with two front bucket seats and a rear bench seat. You and your copilot can enjoy 41.9 inches of legroom and 39.4 inches of headroom to help stretch. Store up to 24.4 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the rear seat, or fold it down and utilize a maximum of 55.1 cubic feet.

View interior specifications in the following table :

  • Max. Seating Capacity: Five
  • Headroom (Front/Rear): 39.4 / 38 in.
  • Legroom (Front/Rear): 41.9 / 37.7
  • Cargo Volume Behind Rear Row: 24.5 cu.-ft.
  • Max. Cargo Space: 55.1 cu.-ft.

2026 Honda HR-V Engine & Performance

Handle your commutes with the spirited performance of the 2026 Honda HR-V. Under the hood, you’ll find a 2.0L inline four-cylinder (I4) engine, which generates 158 horsepower and achieves up to 32 highway MPG*. The engine is paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and is available with either a two-wheel drive (2WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) system — Real Time AWD™ with Intelligent Control System™. You can tailor your driving experience with one of the three available driving modes, which include econ, normal, and snow.

View the engine specifications in the following table:

  • Engine: 2.0L I4
  • Horsepower: 158 HP
  • Torque: 138 lb.-ft.
  • Transmission: CVT
  • Drivetrain: 2WD / AWD
  • MPG* (City/Hwy): 26 / 32

*28 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.

2026 Honda HR-V safety
2026 Honda HR-V Sensing®

2026 Honda HR-V Safety Options

The 2026 Honda HR-V is packed with cutting-edge safety features and infotainment capabilities to elevate your commuting experience. The expansive Honda Sensing® technology suite can include a wide variety of driver assistance capabilities, including emergency braking and lane keeping assistance. Access your favorite apps and capabilities through the 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.

Available safety features include:

  • Honda Sensing®® 
    • Collision Mitigation Braking System™™ 
    • Road departure mitigation system
    • Adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow
    • Lane keeping assist system
    • Forward collision warning
    • Lane departure warning
    • Traffic jam assist
    • Traffic sign recognition system 
    • Driver attention monitor
    • Low-speed braking control
    • Front and rear parking sensors
    • Blind spot information system
    • Rear cross-traffic monitor
    • Auto high-beam headlights
  • Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
  • Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control™ 
  • Hill descent control
  • Hill start assist
  • Brake assist
  • Rear seat reminder
  • Security system with remote entry

Available technology features include:

  • 7-in. driver information center
  • Four, six, or eight speakers
  • 9-in. touchscreen
  • HondaLink® capabilities
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
  • Qi-compatible wireless phone charger
  • Remote engine start
  • Push-button start
  • Three USB ports
  • 12V power outlet

2026 Honda HR-V FAQs

What are the color options for the 2026 Honda HR-V?
  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Solar Silver Metallic
  • Modern Steel Metallic
  • Nordic Forest Pearl
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Urban Gray Pearl
  • Milano Red
  • Boost Blue Pearl
What are the 2026 Honda HR-V trim options?

  • LX
  • Sport
  • EX-L

2025 Honda HR-V Model Information |Dayton, OH

Stylish, practical, and family-friendly, the 2025 Honda HR-V is ready to take your driving experience to the next level. This compact crossover SUV’s sophisticated profile and modern conveniences provide style and comfort during every journey. Explore highlights, specifications, color options, and more with this 2025 Honda HR-V review created by the team at White Allen Honda.

Browse the inventory at our dealership in Dayton, OH, to start your vehicle-buying process. Check out our attractive lease and finance offers to find one that’s within your budget. If you have any questions regarding the Honda HR-V, chat with our experts online or by phone at (937) 220-6386.

2025 Honda HR-V Exterior Design

The 2025 Honda HR-V lets you drive in style with its premium aesthetic and elevated exterior touches. These include standard slender LED headlights and 17- or 18-inch wheels, depending on your selected model. Flood sunshine into the cabin and take in the scenery around you with the available one-touch power moonroof. Higher trims also offer available heated mirrors to help you maintain visibility in snowy conditions.

Additional available exterior features include:

  • 17- or 18-in. wheels
  • Heated exterior mirrors with integrated turn indicators
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Chrome exhaust finisher
  • One-touch power moonroof with tilt feature

2025 Honda HR-V Interior Design & Technology

The refined cabin of the 2025 Honda HR-V is designed to impress. The dashboard features unique honeycomb detailing while the seats are lined with standard cloth or available leather upholstery. During frosty weather, stay warm with the heated front seats which are available in the Sport and EX-L trims. Moreover, the available dual-zone automatic climate control system lets you and your co-pilot set individual temperatures, ensuring comfort on every drive. 

Other available interior features include: 

  • Cloth or leather seat upholstery
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control system
  • Ambient LED interior lighting 
  • Heated front seats
  • Eight-way power driver’s seat

Modern technology in the 2025 Honda HR-V lets you stay seamlessly connected to music, loved ones, and more. Access your favorite tunes, audiobooks, and radio stations with the standard 7-inch infotainment color touchscreen or the available 9-inch color touchscreen. Top trims offer wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ so you can easily utilize apps through your smartphone. Additionally, keep your smart device powered with the available wireless charger.

Additional available technology features include:

  • 7- or 9-in. infotainment color touchscreen 
  • Four, six, or eight speakers
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
  • HD Radio™
  • Wireless charger

2025 Honda HR-V Engine & Performance

Experience the responsive handling of the 2025 Honda HR-V. This compact crossover SUV features one engine option across all three trims: a 2.0L inline four-cylinder (I4) engine. Paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with sport mode, this engine offers two drivetrains — two-wheel drive (2WD) and all-wheel drive (AWD). Reach up to 32 MPG* on the highway when your HR-V is equipped with 2WD.

View the engine and performance specifications in the accompanying table:

Engine

2.0L I4

Horsepower

158 HP

Torque

138 lb.-ft.

Transmission

CVT with sport mode

Drivetrain

2WD / AWD

2WD MPG* (City/Hwy)

26 / 32

AWD MPG* (City/Hwy)

25 / 30

*26 city/32 highway/28 combined MPG rating for 2WD trims. 25 city/30 highway/27 combined MPG rating for AWD trims. Based on 2025 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.

2025 Honda HR-V Capacity & Seating

Take on weekday commutes, fun adventures, and long road trips with seating for up to five passengers in the 2025 Honda HR-V. Configure the 60/40-split second-row seat to suit your needs. When folded down, access 55.1 cubic feet of maximum cargo space to store belongings and equipment. Moreover, travelers can enjoy 41.9 inches of legroom in the front and 37.7 inches in the back. 

View the interior dimensions in the following chart:

Seating

Five

Headroom (Front/Rear)

39.4 / 38 in.

Legroom (Front/Rear)

41.9 / 37.7

Cargo Space Behind Second Row

24.5 cu.-ft.

Max. Cargo Space

55.1 cu.-ft.

2025 Honda HR-V Safety Options

Feel confident and secure behind the wheel of the 2025 Honda HR-V, which boasts state-of-the-art safety features. Whether you’re traversing side streets or highways, standard Honda Sensing® technologies are on your side. This safety suite includes adaptive cruise control, a Collision Mitigation Braking System™, lane departure warning, and more. Higher trims offer an available blind spot information system and parking sensors.

Standard safety features include:

  • Honda Sensing® 
    • Collision Mitigation Braking System™ 
    • Road departure mitigation system
    • Adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow
    • Lane keeping assist system
    • Forward collision warning
    • Lane departure warning
    • Traffic jam assist
    • Traffic sign recognition system 
    • Auto high-beam headlights
  • Multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines

2025 Honda HR-V Available Colors

  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Modern Steel Metallic
  • Nordic Forest Pearl
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Urban Gray Pearl
  • Milano Red

2025 Honda HR-V Available Trims

  • 2025 Honda HR-V LX
  • 2025 Honda HR-V Sport
  • 2025 Honda HR-V EX-L
2026 Honda HR-V cabin
2026 Honda HR-V side view parked in city

2026 Honda HR-V for Sale Near Me

When you’re ready to find your 2026 Honda HR-V for sale in Dayton, OH, visit White Allen Honda. Our dealership has a quality inventory selection for you to choose from, including the latest HR-V models. Should you have any questions, you’re welcome to contact us online or over the phone at (937) 220-6386.

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Prices shown are manufacturer suggested retail prices only and do not include taxes, license, or doc fee. Manufacturer vehicle accessory costs, labor and installation vary. Please contact us with any questions.

Based on 2024 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery-pack age/condition, and other factors. For additional information about EPA ratings, visit http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/label/learn-more-PHEV-label.shtml.

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