With the release of the all-new Civic and its performance variants, Honda’s lineup grew more exciting this year. Even so, the automaker can’t forget about its bread and butter models, which in the United States means SUVs. Its smallest, the HR-V, is getting an overhaul for 2023 with fresh styling and a more responsive powertrain. Honda hasn’t elaborated on pricing or given out an exact release date for the HR-V, but we know the SUV is coming this summer.
The new HR-V gets fresh styling and a more responsive powertrain.Honda
The 2023 HR-V gets a new grille with a longer hood and sweeping roofline. Honda notes that the new HR-V is based on the Civic, so while we don’t have full powertrain and tech details for the new SUV, we can draw some inferences from that information. The new Civic comes standard with a 158-horsepower four-cylinder engine and a CVT, which would be a reasonable choice for the HR-V. As it did in the Civic, the base will likely also bring a lively driving experience and confident handling to the HR-V.
The HR-V will hit the streets this summer.Honda
Honda says the HR-V features a large greenhouse with door-mounted mirrors and a low cowl for better visibility. LED headlights and tail lights are standard, and the new rear-end design features a more rounded, grown-up shape than the previous model.
