The subcompact 2026 Honda HR-V has been revealed with refreshed a new exterior and interior design, new technology, standard features, new wheel options and a few new colors.
2026 Honda HR-V refreshed
Starting with the exterior, the HR-V will receive new gloss black tailgate badging on the Sport trim and privacy rear glass added to the LX. Buyers will also have two new paint colors to choose from: Solar Reflection Metallic, available on LX and EX-L trims, and Boost Blue Pearl, for the Sport model.
Wheels are being upgraded as well. The base HR-V LX now sports Pewter Gray 17-inch alloys, while the Sport trim steps up with bold 18-inch Berlina Black wheels. At the top of the range, the EX-L receives premium machine-finished 18-inch alloys which are slightly larger than the 17-inch from the outgoing model.
Inside, 2026 Honda HR-V features a larger 9-inch touchscreen (2 inches larger) powered by a faster processor for smooth operation for both LX and Sport trims. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard, along with a wireless phone charger and additional USB-C ports placed the cabin.
The EX-L trim gets a few exclusive interior enhancements as well, including silver-finished steering wheel spokes, ambient footwell lighting up front, and climate control knob illumination in red, blue and white.
A summary of the new features for 2026 HR-V:Â
- Refreshed exterior and interior styling details
- Larger 9-inch HD touchscreen (+2-inches) (standard)Â
- Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Autoâ„¢ compatibility (standard)Â
- Wireless phone charger (standard)Â
- 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 trimsÂ
- Gloss black tailgate badging (Sport)Â
- Silver steering wheel spokes (EX-L)
- Dynamic climate control knob lighting (EX-L)
- Front footwell lighting (EX-L)
Key HR-V features:Â
- 7-inch digital instrumentationÂ
- 2.0-liter engine
- Available Real Time All-Wheel Drive with Intelligent Control
- Fully independent rear suspension
- Hill Descent ControlÂ
- Three driving modes: Normal, Eco and Snow
- Honda Sensing suite of safety and driver-assistive technologiesÂ
- Front airbagsÂ
- Standard front occupant knee and rear passenger side-impact airbags
The 2026 Honda HR-V is available in three trim levels: LX, Sport and EX-L. It is available in AWD. Pricing starts at $27,8397 including destination charge.
Our take
Small changes add up to a better experience, yet for a higher price. How much more? The 2025 Honda HR-V’s starting price was $2,000 less than the 2026 model.
