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2023 Honda HR-V: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2023 Honda HR-V is an all-new, second-generation model. Its biggest change is the move to a larger Civic-based platform, bringing a stronger engine, a new rear suspension, and broader standard safety and tech.
About the 2023 Honda HR-V
2nd generation (2023-present U.S.), first year
Honda positions the HR-V as a right-sized small SUV that blends clean styling, city-friendly dimensions, and everyday practicality. The pitch is not rugged or high-performance; it is a versatile daily driver with a more grown-up cabin, standard safety tech, easy smartphone connectivity, and useful passenger and cargo space. Compared with many rivals, the HR-V leans on simplicity, visibility, and an easy-to-live-with driving experience more than flashy power or off-road image.
The LX is the practical foundation, with a 7-inch touchscreen, smartphone integration, LED headlights, and Honda’s driver-assist suite. The Sport adds a darker look, heated front seats, and remote start, while the upscale EX-L brings leather-trimmed seats, a 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a moonroof, and parking sensors.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
A 158-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder replaces the previous 141-hp 1.8-liter engine. Torque rises from 127 to 138 lb-ft.
Styling
The full redesign brings a larger body and a more adult-focused cabin. The Sport gets gloss-black 18-inch wheels, darker exterior trim, and orange interior stitching.
Safety
The updated Honda Sensing driver-assist suite is standard on every trim, with features including Traffic Jam Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition. Hill descent control is also standard.
Tech
Every trim gets a touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The EX-L adds a 9-inch screen, wireless smartphone integration, wireless phone charging, and parking sensors; remote start becomes standard on the Sport.
Structural
The HR-V moves to a larger Civic-based platform with a multi-link independent rear suspension and revised AWD tuning.
Trim lineup
The lineup is simplified to LX, Sport, and EX-L. The previous EX trim is dropped.
2023 Honda HR-V specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT w/Sport Mode | Automatic, CVT w/Sport Mode | Automatic, CVT w/Sport Mode |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Horsepower | 158 hp | 158 hp | 158 hp |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft | 138 lb-ft | 138 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 55.1 cu-ft | 55.1 cu-ft | 55.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.7 in | 37.7 in | 37.7 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Privacy Glass | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 Honda HR-V fully redesigned?
Yes. The 2023 HR-V starts the second generation in the U.S., moving to a larger Civic-based platform with a new engine, a multi-link rear suspension, and an updated cabin.
What engine does the redesigned 2023 Honda HR-V have?
The 2023 HR-V has a 158-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. It replaces the 2022 model’s 141-hp 1.8-liter engine and raises torque from 127 to 138 lb-ft.
Which trims are offered on the 2023 Honda HR-V?
The 2023 HR-V lineup consists of LX, Sport, and EX-L. The previous EX trim is dropped as part of the redesign.
Does every 2023 Honda HR-V have Honda Sensing?
Yes. Every 2023 HR-V includes Honda’s updated driver-assist suite, including newer functions such as Traffic Jam Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition.
How is the 2023 Honda HR-V different from the 2022 model?
The 2023 HR-V is a complete redesign rather than a light update. It has a larger Civic-based platform, a stronger 2.0-liter engine, a new multi-link rear suspension, updated standard safety features, smartphone-friendly touchscreens on every trim, and a simplified three-trim lineup.
2023 Honda HR-V Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Honda HR-V.
4.3
2023 Honda HR-V
(3,166 reviews)
“The Honda HR-V is a stylish, comfortable vehicle with the comfort of the driver and passenger in mind. It has just the right amount of bells and whistles.”
“If you are looking for a vehicle that feels like a car and not an SUV go for this one. It is aesthetically pleasing as well.”