2026 Honda HR-V Debuts New Styling and Tech Upgrades to Grow Popularity with Young Buyers
05/21/2025
Honda
New standard tech: Honda gateway SUV gains larger touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto(TM) 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(TM) 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(TM) 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(TM)
Fully independent rear suspension
Hill Descent Control
Three driving modes; Normal, Eco and Snow
Honda Sensing(R) 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(TM) 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(R) suite of safety and driver assistive technologies, the latest version of the Honda proprietary Advanced Compatibility Engineering(TM) (ACE(TM)) body structure and next-generation airbag technology designed to cradle the head and offer enhanced protection - all standard on all HR-V models.
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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. The award-winning Honda lineup includes the Civic and Accord, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport, Prologue and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan. The Honda electrified vehicle lineup, representing more than a quarter of total sales in 2024, includes the all-electric Prologue SUV, hybrid-electric Accord, CR-V, and Civic, and fuel-cell-electric CR-V e:FCEV. A hybrid-electric Prelude set to join the lineup late this year.
Honda has been producing automobiles in America for over 40 years and currently operates eight major manufacturing facilities in America. In 2024, more than 99% of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, with about 60% made in America, using domestic and globally-sourced parts.
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