Honda has been building small SUVs for the Japanese market for decades, but the HR-V arrived in America for the 2016 model year as part of a wave of subcompact crossovers. The HR-V is built on the same platform as the subcompact Honda Fit passenger car, but unlike the Fit, the HR-V is available with all-wheel drive. The 2019 HR-V seats up to five passengers in two rows of seats and offers up to 58.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, with the rear seats folded down.
As a subcompact crossover, the HR-V competes with similarly sized vehicles such as the Toyota C-HR, Chevrolet Trax, Mazda CX-30, Ford EcoSport, and the Nissan Kicks. Not all of these vehicles offer AWD, which gives the HR-V a competitive advantage.
The HR-V gets power from Honda’s 1.8-liter VTEC 4-cylinder engine, paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The HR-V engine produces 141 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque. On most HR-V trims, front-wheel drive is standard, while all-wheel drive (AWD) is optional at an original cost of $1,400. AWD is standard equipment on the top 2019 HR-V Touring trim. The 2019 HR-V with front-wheel drive is EPA-rated to return 28 mpg in city driving and 34 mpg on the highway. Selecting an HR-V with AWD reduces average fuel economy by 1-3 mpg.
The 2019 HR-V received what automakers call a “mid-cycle refresh,” with updated exterior features in the grille and new LED headlights. Honda also added roof rails for increased utility. On the inside, the 2019 HR-V received updates to include support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration. In response to customer demand, Honda also brought back the volume knob on the infotainment system, replacing an unpopular touch-sensitive slider. Honda added two new trim levels for 2019: the low-cost Sport trim and the top Touring premium edition.
Another thing to know about the Honda HR-V is that this vehicle has earned a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2019 HR-V also earned the top 5-Star overall crash safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The 2019 HR-V is the first model year to receive the advanced HondaSensing safety suite as standard equipment on the EX, EX-L, and Touring trims.
If you buy a 2019 Honda HR-V through the HondaTrue Certified program, the original warranty is extended to 4 years/48,000 miles, or 12 months/12,000 miles if the original warranty has expired. Powertrain coverage runs for 7 years/100,000 miles from the original in-service date. Honda’s certified vehicles also receive two complimentary oil changes in the first year of ownership and roadside assistance, plus 90 days of SiriusXM satellite radio.
The 2019 HR-V comes in five trim levels, ranging from the base HR-V LX to the luxurious HR-V Touring. You can read about each trim level in detail below.
2019 Honda HR-V LX (Original starting price when new: $20,620)
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The 2019 Honda HR-V LX started at $20,620 when new.
The most basic HR-V LX trim includes a long list of standard features that make any HR-V a good choice. The base trim is not stripped down but has features like a multi-angle rearview camera system with guidelines, LED daytime running lights, and a security system with remote keyless entry. The 2019 HR-V LX rides on 17-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the HR-V LX includes power door locks and windows, air conditioning, cruise control, and cloth upholstery. The standard infotainment system includes a 5-inch color LCD screen, four speakers, and Bluetooth hands-free phone calling and music streaming support. There is also a single USB port on the dash for connectivity and device charging.
Who is this trim level for? The 2019 Honda HR-V LX is for buyers who want HR-V’s safety and reliability at the lowest possible price.
2019 Honda HR-V LX includes:
1.8-liter engine — Honda’s engines are known for reliability and longevity.
Continuously variable transmission — The automatic transmission helps the HR-V achieve its best fuel economy.
LED daytime running lights — Gives the HR-V a clean, modern look.
2019 Honda HR-V Sport (Original starting price when new: $22,320)
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The 2019 Honda HR-V Sport started at $22,320.
The HR-V Sport was a new trim level added for 2019. In addition to the features included in the base HR-V LX, the HR-V Sport has many features designed to appeal to younger buyers. For example, the HR-V Sport includes roof rails for mounting sports gear or additional storage, fog lights, 18-inch alloy wheels, and an underbody spoiler.
Inside, the HR-V Sport adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters and a leather-wrapped shift knob. Technology additions include a 180-watt, 6-speaker audio system. Infotainment comes through a 7-inch high-resolution touchscreen supporting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration and onboard HondaLink apps.
Who is this trim level for? The 2019 Honda HR-V Sport is for buyers who want a few key appearance and technology updates while keeping the purchase price as low as possible.
2019 HR-V Sport includes:
7-inch touchscreen — The 7-inch infotainment system includes all modern features.
Roof rails — Allows the buyer to mount bicycles, kayaks, or additional storage on the roof.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel — The primary touch surface of the interior gets a luxury upgrade.
2019 Honda HR-V EX (Original starting price when new: $23,820)
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The 2019 Honda HR-V EX started at $23,820.
The 2019 HR-V EX includes all LX trim features and adds the HondaSensing suite of advanced safety and driver assistance features. These features include forward collision warning with a collision mitigation braking system, lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assistance, a road departure mitigation system, adaptive cruise control to follow the prevailing traffic speed, and Honda’s LaneWatch feature. LaneWatch uses a right-side camera mounted in the side-view mirror to display a right-side blind spot view on the center display screen when the driver actuates the right-hand turn signal.
The HR-V EX also adds automatic headlights, a one-touch power moonroof, walk-away auto-locking, rear privacy glass, and heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals. Inside, heated front seats, automatic climate control, and push-button start are included. SiriusXM and HD Radio capabilities get added to the infotainment system.
Who is this trim level for? The 2019 HR-V EX is for buyers who want the most popular features, including the HondaSensing safety and convenience suite.
2019 Honda HR-V EX includes:
HondaSensing — Advanced safety and driver assistance features.
Heated front seats — The most popular feature on newer vehicles.
Power moonroof — Allows open-air driving and cooling in summer.
2019 Honda HR-V EX-L (Original starting price when new: $25,420)
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The 2019 Honda HR-V EX-L started at $25,420.
The 2019 Honda HR-V EX-L builds on the EX trim level with a few key luxury features, including leather seat upholstery, leather door lining, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Who is this trim level for? The 2019 HR-V EX-L is for buyers who want a leather interior.
2019 Honda HR-V EX-L includes:
Leather seating surfaces — Leather covers all seating positions, and the front seats are heated.
Auto-dimming rearview mirror — Automatically dims following headlights at night.
Leather steering wheel and shift knob — The primary touch surfaces are wrapped in leather.
2019 Honda HR-V Touring (Original starting price when new: $28,640)
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The 2019 Honda HR-V Touring started at $28,640.
The top trim level for the 2019 Honda HR-V is Touring, which includes all the features from the EX-L trim. It adds LED headlights, a HomeLink garage door controller, an 8-way power driver’s seat, an onboard GPS navigation system with turn-by-turn instructions, and a compass. AWD is standard equipment on the 2019 HR-V Touring.
Who is this trim level for? The 2019 HR-V Touring is for buyers who want every possible luxury feature and are willing to pay extra for it.
2019 Honda HR-V Touring includes:
GPS navigation — Onboard navigation even if you don’t have a smartphone.
LED headlights — Delivers brighter illumination at night.
All-wheel drive — Standard on this trim only, otherwise an extra-cost option.
