2026 Honda HR-V unveiled with fresh design and advanced tech to attract young buyers

The 2026 Honda HR-V, now on sale starting at $26,200, features new standard tech including a larger touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™, and a wireless phone charger. Refreshed styling enhances its appeal, reinforcing its position as America’s #1 SUV among first-time, Gen Z, and Hispanic buyers.

Building on its status as America’s top SUV choice for first-time and Gen-Z buyers, the 2026 Honda HR-V arrives with bold design enhancements and upgraded standard technology. Now available at Honda dealerships, the refreshed HR-V starts at an MSRP of $26,200 (excluding a $1,395 destination charge) for the well-equipped LX trim. The HR-V also continues to lead the subcompact SUV segment among Hispanic buyers.

“As our gateway SUV, the Honda HR-V continues to bring in a new generation of customers to our brand,” said Jessika Laudermilk, assistant vice president of Honda National Auto Sales. “Now with even sportier styling and more standard tech, the award-winning second-generation HR-V will further expand its incredible success with young and multicultural customers.”

Just the right size for young buyers looking for a sporty driving experience, while offering plenty of space and utility for adventurous weekend escapes, the 2026 Honda HR-V is available in three value packed trim levels: LX, Sport and EX-L. For better traction management, every HR-V is available with Real Time All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Intelligent Control™ starting at $27,7002 (excluding $1,395 destination charge).

The 2026 Honda HR-V introduces a host of new features and refinements, enhancing both style and functionality. It now comes standard with a larger 9-inch HD touchscreen (+2 inches), wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, and a wireless phone charger. Styling updates include refreshed exterior and interior details, privacy rear glass on all trims, and new color options like Solar Reflection Metallic and Boost Blue Pearl. Wheel designs vary by trim: Pewter Gray 17-inch alloys (LX), Berlina Black 18-inch alloys (Sport), and larger machine-finished 18-inch wheels (+1 inch) on the EX-L. The Sport trim also features gloss black tailgate badging, while the EX-L adds silver steering wheel spokes, dynamic climate control knob lighting, and front footwell lighting.

Performance and safety highlights include a responsive 2.0-liter engine, available Real Time All-Wheel Drive with Intelligent Control™, fully independent rear suspension, Hill Descent Control, and three selectable drive modes: Normal, Eco, and Snow. The HR-V also features a 7-inch digital instrument display and comes equipped with the Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies, next-gen front airbags, and standard front occupant knee and rear passenger side-impact airbags.