The Honda HR-V is presently Honda's smallest car, but its innovative Magical Seat second row folds flatter to provide a vast space that may handle bulky goods that larger crossovers may try to fit. Unfortunately, the HR-mediocre V's four-cylinder engine and sagging suspension won't make your trip any more enjoyable. Honda's strong and economical two-motor e: HEV engine - offered as standard for the first time on an HR-V - gives a distinctive and dynamic driving experience, with remarkable economy. The newest version of the brand's renowned compact SUV offers class-leading space, comfort, and usefulness, as well as sophisticated safety and technological features, all in a striking and stylish coupe-inspired design. Honda designed the HR-V not just as an all-new small SUV, but also as a consumer good which must appeal via attractiveness, functionality, and usefulness, after studying how today's active, connected population finds and picks high-value products.

Exterior:

The worldwide 2022 Honda HR-V is inspired by the Honda SUV e: concept and has dramatic style with a noticeably steeper rear glass that makes it appear sportier, as well as substantially shorter tail lights. The all-new model has a sporty appearance because to the elevated coupe-like style at the back, as well as an SUV-like appearance thanks to its high frontal end and sharp character lines. The developers did an excellent job of balancing the robust SUV posture with a coupe-like hunchback look. It sports a harder front look with a bigger hexagonal radiator grille, a flattish hood inverted V-shape placed higher, and brighter headlights. The 2022 Honda HR-V gets a larger windshield and a straight roof on the sides, which increase outside sight and headroom for the back seats, respectively. The rear-end design is the polar opposite of the front and sides, with a roguish windshield for that dynamic SUV coupe image. The rear combination clusters, like the headlights, are streamlined and linked, giving the car a more aggressive appearance.

Interior:

To save room and seem more composed, the Honda HR-V has gone on a diet. The slimmer dashboard makes a big difference, as does the freestanding center display, which comes next on the list. The new dual-zone climate control panel with tactile knobs and spinning dials will be appreciated by returning consumers. Identical but narrower knobs on the side AC vent settings add to the minimalistic motif while also giving extra ease. The instrument cluster and steering column appear to be shorter than those of the previous Honda HR-V. In the 2022 HR-V, Honda has adopted newly built rear seats that are 30 mm (1.2 in.) farther back. The back seats have been given an extra 2 variables of reclining by the manufacturer. The driver's seat has been raised by 10 mm (0.4 in.) over the previous model, allowing for a better perspective of the journey ahead. According to Honda, headroom is close to the class average, and the sedan-like sitting posture adds 35 mm (1.4 in.) to legroom. The shoulder space is said to be similar to that of higher-class SUVs.

Although the sleek, well-made cabin does not excite the senses, outward visibility is decent, and passenger capacity is enough. The most luxurious amenities are only available on the Touring model. Except for the tallest people, the large front seats would give enough head and legroom. The rear seat provides plenty of legroom as well, although due to the Honda's sloped roofline, headspace isn't quite as accommodating. The HR-second-row V's Magic Seat is a show-stopper. The back seatbacks fold flat when retracted. It makes loading the cargo hold a breeze when combined with the lower capacity floor.

However, the back-seat’s bottom cushion can be pushed up, creating an even deeper space on both the front and back of the seat for taller things that may be stored crosswise in the car just behind the seats. We were able to get 22 of our carry-on luggage inside with the rear seats folded down, which is more than some bigger crossovers can.

Performance:

The HR-four-cylinder V's engine is slow, loud, and unrefined, and the variable frequency automatic gearbox (CVT) just adds to the engine's belligerence. The HR-V recorded a fairly slow 8.6-second 60-mph time with front-wheel drive. When all-wheel drive was added, the time was decreased even farther, to 9.5 seconds. The HR-V keeps the nimble and energetic performance of the Fit hatchback it is based on, but don't overdo it. The HR-V settles into a more even ride. The HR-V hybrid's power management unit has been relocated from the trunk to the engine bay. The various drive modes are Sport, Normal, Econ, and B (stronger regeneration). The all-new vehicle starts on electric power and transitions to hybrid power when the engine is under heavy torque demand. The gasoline engine is in charge of the driving at "greater, more consistent speeds."

Safety:

The all-new Honda HR-V is equipped with a slew of safety features to guarantee that all passengers are adequately protected. Automatic High-Beam and Blind Spot Information are standard from across board, while Advance versions get a Cross Traffic Monitor and the top-of-the-line Advance Style gets even more. Active Maneuvering Lights with LEDs. A new, broader better-quality camera replaces the existing HR-multi-purpose V's camera and sensor setup at the heart of the device. The monocular camera's efficiency has also been increased over the mechanism that was recently launched in the present generation Jazz. For example, in the case of an inevitable accident, the Collision Mitigating Brake System (CMBS) now identifies motorbikes in front of the car to minimize the consequence.

The camera detects a wider variety of roadways and traffic conditions, and cars in front or white lines are identified with far more precision, allowing for faster acceleration when the vehicle in front has gone out of sight or during an overtaking maneuver. This includes recognizing whether the car approaches the pavement's edge (into a curb, grass, or gravel border), an incoming vehicle, or drifting into another lane without signaling or following traffic signs. In addition, the system calculates the road's grade, which improves the ability to maintain speed when descending. The camera can now remove fogging for a clean field of view all of the time, and the backward detecting distance has been expanded from 3m to 25m for better security and trust.