2026 Honda HR-V Sport

The HR-V is Honda's smallest SUV, slotting below the CR-V and offering subcompact practicality with a more affordable price. It competes with the Toyota Corolla Cross, Nissan Kicks, and Kia Seltos in the crowded subcompact crossover segment. The HR-V handles with light, accurate steering and a composed ride, though the engine needs revs to keep up with highway traffic. The cabin is roomy for its class, and the rear Magic Seat folds flat to open up a surprisingly versatile cargo area. Honda Sensing comes standard, bundling adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and automatic emergency braking. The Sport trim adds 18-inch gloss black wheels, a leather-wrapped wheel, and heated front seats, making it the style pick over the base LX. Its 2.0L I4 makes 158 horsepower and pairs with a CVT; you'll want to keep the revs up for highway merging, but it returns 28 mpg combined on regular fuel. Orange stitching on the seats and trim sets the cabin apart, and the Sport can be had with Real Time AWD if you need extra traction.