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2017 Honda HR-V: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2017 Honda HR-V is essentially a carryover, with no meaningful mechanical, styling, safety, or technology updates. The one lineup change is a rename of the top EX-L trim to EX-L w/Navigation.
About the 2017 Honda HR-V
1st generation HR-V for North America (2016-2022), second model year, before the 2019 refresh.
Honda positions the HR-V as a small crossover that blends coupe-like styling with SUV usefulness. The core appeal is not rugged off-road hardware but smart packaging: a compact footprint, flexible cargo room, and the Magic Seat rear bench that makes the cabin more useful than many rivals. OEM messaging leans on style, efficiency, and everyday versatility, making the HR-V a good fit for commuters, small households, and shoppers who want crossover cargo flexibility without moving up to a larger SUV.
The LX is the practical foundation, with a flexible second-row Magic Seat, Bluetooth, alloy wheels, and a rearview camera. The EX adds comfort and convenience features such as heated front seats, a moonroof, push-button start, and a 7-inch touchscreen, while the EX-L w/Navigation tops the lineup with leather seats, built-in navigation, and roof rails.
2017 Honda HR-V specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 1.8 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, CVT w/Sport Mode | Auto, CVT w/Sport Mode | Auto, CVT w/Sport Mode |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 2WD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Horsepower | 141 hp | 141 hp | 141 hp |
| Torque | 127 lb-ft | 127 lb-ft | 127 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4500 lb | 4500 lb | |
| Trunk/Cargo | 55.9 cu-ft | 58.8 cu-ft | 55.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39.3 in | 39.3 in | 39.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Side View Cameras | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Privacy Glass | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2017 Honda HR-V compared with the 2016 model?
Only the top trim’s name changed, from EX-L to EX-L w/Navigation. The engine, transmission choices, drivetrain layout, body, safety equipment, and infotainment carried over without a meaningful lineup-wide update.
Is the 2017 Honda HR-V worth seeking out over the 2016 model because of updates?
No, not because of major updates. The 2017 model is essentially the same vehicle as the 2016, aside from the top trim being called EX-L w/Navigation.
Which 2017 Honda HR-V trim has leather seats and built-in navigation?
The EX-L w/Navigation has leather-trimmed seats and built-in navigation. It also has heated front seats, a moonroof, roof rails, and an automatic-dimming rearview mirror.
Does the 2017 Honda HR-V have all-wheel drive?
Yes. The 2017 HR-V lineup includes both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models, with the same drivetrain arrangement used for 2016.
What does the 2017 Honda HR-V EX add over the LX?
The EX adds heated front seats, a one-touch moonroof, push-button start, automatic climate control, a 7-inch touchscreen, and a passenger-side camera view for lane changes.
2017 Honda HR-V Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Honda HR-V.
4.1
2017 Honda HR-V
(532 reviews)
“I am very pleased with the car. I wish the 6th gear of the manual transmission was geared for lower RPMs at highway speeds. The engine revs higher than I'd like at highway speeds and could get better highway gas mileage if this were not the case.”
“I like the height of the seats, not too low or too high...easy to get in and out. Many think it has only two doors but the rear door access is unconventional. I like the way the rear seats lift up or fold down.”