Honda HR-V 2022 Review

The 2022 Honda HR-V is a pint-size SUV that serves as the smallest and most affordable vehicle in Honda's lineup. Despite the small footprint, the HR-V offers a surprising amount of cargo and passenger space. The interior is fairly cleverly designed, with lots of storage and easy-to-use controls. High fuel efficiency is another draw, as the EPA estimates that the HR-V can get up to 30 mpg in combined city/highway driving.

Unfortunately, the HR-V suffers from slow acceleration and a rather noisy engine when you're really gunning it. It's also one of the oldest models in its class. While the Honda HR-V was an impressive crossover when it debuted in 2016, fresher rivals such as the new Chevrolet Trailblazer, Kia Soul and Mazda CX-30 make the HR-V feel a bit dated by comparison. To get our full take on the 2022 HR-V, check out our Expert Rating below.

Which HR-V does MatoCar recommend?

The 2022 Honda HR-V is available in four trim levels: LX, Sport, EX and EX-L. All four are powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine (141 horsepower, 127 lb-ft of torque) connected to a continuously variable automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional. Feature highlights include:

LX Keeps things relatively simple with:

• 17-inch alloy wheels
• 5-inch infotainment touchscreen
• LED brake and daytime running lights
• One USB port

Sport Building off the LX, the Sport trim adds:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Roof rails
• Foglights
• Paddle shifters
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• 7-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
• Two USB ports

EX Includes a few nice-to-have features, such as:

• Proximity keyless ignition and entry
• Blind-spot monitoring (Honda LaneWatch; shows you a camera view of what's in your right-side blind spot)
• Sunroof
• Heated front seats
• Satellite radio

Honda's suite of advanced driver aids, known as Honda Sensing, is standard on the EX and EX-L trims. It includes:

• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the HR-V and the car in front)
• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Lane keeping assist (steers the HR-V back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)

EX-L Sitting atop the HR-V lineup, the EX-L offers:

• Leather seating surfaces
• Upgraded audio system
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror