The 2023 Honda HR-V is a compact SUV that stands out from the competition by being clever instead of huge. It’s flexible and nimble, and all three of the offered trims rely on their feature set to impress.
1. The Capable LX
The entry-level trim comes with a generous range of features already included. There’s a color touchscreen up front and a 60/40 split seat in the rear. There are USB ports for connecting your smartphone, and the cargo area includes a 12-volt outlet for plugging-in a cooler. But, the HR-V’s LX trim also includes some less-common features like Hill Descent Control and Active Noise Cancellation.
The list of safety and driver-assistive technologies that come standard is particularly good. There’s Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and a Collision Mitigation Braking System, to name just a few of the active safety technologies. You also get access to conveniences like tire pressure monitoring and a multi-angle rearview camera.
2. The Accented Sport
A step up from the LX, the Sport trim shares the same core capabilities as the other two trims but introduces some welcome comforts and flourishes. The performance is still driven by a four-cylinder 158 horsepower engine, and cargo capacity is still 55.1 cubic feet with the rear seats down. However, the Sport trim adds heated front seats, a more powerful 180-watt audio system, and a remote engine start, among other perks.
Where the Sport stands apart from the other trims is with its bolder styling. The Sport trim achieves a more dynamic look thanks to larger 18-inch alloy wheels, a chrome exhaust finisher, and a front grille with an angular pattern finished in gloss-black. The overall effect makes this trim stand out a bit more, without looking exaggerated.
3. The Loaded EX-L
The last of the three trims is the EX-L, which focuses on adding conveniences and extras. The seats, for example, get leather trim, and the driver’s seat becomes eight-way power adjustable. The color touch-screen is two inches larger than in the other trims and has a volume knob to make it easier to manipulate while driving. The audio system itself is also augmented with an additional pair of speakers, bringing the total to eight.
Some of the tech features that appear in this trim are wireless phone charging, wireless integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and SiriusXM compatibility. Parking sensors for both the front and rear obviously help with getting in and out of tight spaces. Also, the power moonroof is pretty neat.
All three of the HR-V trims have their strengths. Choosing a trim isn’t the end of what you can customize, though. There are several options, like all-wheel drive, that are available on all three. Visit Fischer Honda for a deeper dive into what the HR-V can do.
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