2023 Honda HR-V Shows Off Its New Look
Honda has revealed the first photos of the redesigned 2023 HR-V.
The new model is larger than before, with a longer wheelbase. It now shares its platform with the Civic.
More info will be coming soon and the new HR-V is scheduled to arrive at U.S. dealerships over the summer.
Honda's smallest SUV is entering its second generation, and there are some notable changes in store for the new 2023 HR-V. These are the first official photos of the redesigned model that's headed to the U.S., which is larger than before and distinct from the smaller, hybrid-only Europe-market model revealed last year.
While the HR-V previously used the same platform as the now-discontinued Fit hatchback, Honda says that the new subcompact SUV rides on the same platform as the Civic. It has a longer wheelbase than before and now features an independent rear suspension.
All Honda claims about the powertrain is that it will be powered by a "more responsive engine," and we'd guess that the Civic's 180-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four will be under the hood to replace the old HR-V's 141-hp 1.8-liter inline-four. The naturally aspirated 158-hp 2.0-liter inline-four from the Civic's lower trim levels may also be offered as the HR-V's base engine. Front-wheel drive will likely be standard, with all-wheel drive optional, and a CVT automatic should be the only transmission choice. An HR-V hybrid is likely to join the lineup, too, although it may launch later than the gas-only version.
Honda has yet to release photos or information about the HR-V's interior, and we're wondering what the new platform will mean for the packaging. The previous HR-V, like the Fit, featured a remarkably low cargo floor thanks to its fuel tank being mounted under the front seats. So we're not sure if the old HR-V's highly configurable rear seat that could fold in multiple configurations will carry over to the new model.
The current model's LX, Sport, EX, and EX-L trim levels are likely to carry over, and Honda released a video showing the new HR-V in several colors including red, grey, silver, black, and white. Expect pricing to rise slightly from the current HR-V's $23,095 starting price, with loaded AWD models costing over $30,000. More information will be coming within the next few months before the 2023 HR-V goes on sale in the summer.
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