- The 2026 Honda HR-V is getting a variety of minor updates that mirror those given to the 2026 Honda CR-V.
- The main updates include a new 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- The HR-V’s prices are slightly higher for the new model year, now ranging from $27,595 for the front-drive LX to $32,945 for the AWD EX-L.
Honda says the HR-V subcompact SUV is the most popular SUV in America among Gen Z shoppers. Apparently, that claim isn’t good enough for Honda, because for the 2026 model year, the brand is making several changes to the HR-V to help increase popularity with young buyers. HR-V UpdatesThat said, the majority of the changes are incredibly minor. From the outside, the 2026 car looks practically identical to the 2025 version. The only clues are two new paint colors (Solar Reflection Metallic and Boost Blue Pearl), new wheel designs for all three trims, and new black badging on the tailgate of Sport models. Solar Reflection is available on the LX and EX-L, while Boost Blue is only available on the Sport trim.HondaInside, updates to the 2026 HR-V are tech-focused and closely mirror those added to the 2026 Honda CR-V. That means a new 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. That screen is also two inches larger than last year. There’s new front footwell lighting too, silver steering-wheel spokes, and a new climate-control knob for the EX-L. Lastly, privacy rear glass now comes standard on all three trims. HondaHondaWhile they’re higher than last year, pricing changes for the 2026 Honda HR-V are similarly minor. The front-wheel-drive LX now starts at $27,595 (up from $26,795). The front-drive Sport model runs $29,395, and the range-topping EX-L starts at $31,445. All-wheel drive can be added to each of the three trims for an additional $1500. According to Honda, 2026 models are already on sale. More on the HR-VJack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1.
After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
Source: caranddriver.com
