2024 Honda HR-V Review, Photos, Pricing, Specs And Trims

The Honda HR-V is the smallest SUV in the Honda segment and is a little brother to the popular CR-V.  “HR-V” stands for “Hi-rider Revolutionary Vehicle”. This SUV has gained popularity in the American market especially due to its affordable price tag, practicality, impressive tech, and reliability. The HR-V underwent complete redesigning in 2023 and is now larger more refined and more sophisticated. The 2024 model remains unchanged from the 2023 model.

2024 Honda HR-V Engine Options

  • 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine

2024 Honda HR-V Transmission Options

Continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT)

2024 Honda HR-V Trims

The 2024 Honda HR-V comes in three trim levels, LX, Sport, and EX-L.

2024 Honda HR-V Interior

The 2024 HR-V features a modern and classy cabin that is similar to that of the Honda Civic. The HR-V boasts cool design touches and a wealth of high-quality materials that give it a premium feel.

The 2024 HR-V accommodates up to five people across two rows. The front seats are roomy and comfortable, and the driver has good visibility in most directions. The rear seats are also comfortable and offer ample legroom and shoulder space for adults.

Cloth upholstery and manually adjustable front seats come standard while leather upholstery, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel are optional in the 2024 HR-V.

Standard features include a 7-inch touch screen, wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a four-speaker stereo, Bluetooth and three USB ports, automatic climate control and remote keyless entry

A 9-inch touch screen, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, wireless device charging, a six- or eight-speaker stereo, satellite radio, HD Radio and a Wi-Fi hot spot, dual-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, remote start, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, ambient interior lighting and a moonroof are optional.

2024 Honda HR-V Exterior

The 2024 HR-V has a sleek exterior design with a low horizontal beltline and extended hood that defines its sporty profile. The front end features an expressive grille flanked by air curtain inlets that direct air through the bumper and around the front wheels for improved aerodynamic efficiency.

At the rear, the sculpted hatch and standard rear spoiler accentuate the HR-V’s sporty proportions, and the outer edge of the taillights has been sculpted to improve aerodynamics.

Each of the 2024 HR-V trims features distinctive design details. The LX is highlighted by a matte finish on the honeycomb grille and the lower portion of the front and rear bumpers. The Sport trim gets an even more aggressive horizontal mesh grille, a gloss-black rear spoiler, and a chrome exhaust finisher.

EX-L features a unique gloss black version of the honeycomb grille, gloss black door pillars, and gloss black front and rear bumper moldings.

Color options for the 2024 Honda HR-V include Nordic Frost Pearl, Urban Gray Pearl, Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, and Milano Red.

2024 Honda HR-V Cargo Capacity

The 2024 Honda HR-V provides 24.4 cubic feet of room behind the rear seats. When the rear seats fold nearly flat they create a boxy area of 55.1 cubic feet.

2024 Honda HR-V Safety Features

Standard safety features on the 2024 Honda HR-V models include Airbags, Collision Warning, Road Sign Recognition, Electronic Stability Control, Rearview Camera, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Parking Sensors, and Tire Pressure Monitoring.

2024 Honda HR-V Fuel Consumption

standard front-wheel drive gets an EPA-estimated 26 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway, which is about average for the class. Models with optional all-wheel drive get an estimated 25 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.

2024 Honda HR-V Fuel Tank Capacity

The 2024 Honda HR-V has a 14.0 gallon fuel tank

2024 Honda HR-V Ground Clearance

The 2024 Honda HR-V has 7 inches of ground clearance

2024 Honda HR-V Performance

The 2024 Honda HR-V is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). This powertrain delivers 158 horsepower and 138 pound-feet of torque. It comes standard with front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive is available.

The 2024 HR-V has a satisfying punch off the line when you need it and delivers a joyful driving experience around town. However, some drivers may find it underpowered when getting up to highway speeds. The 2024 HR-V takes more than 10 seconds to accelerate to 60 mph.

When it comes to handling, the 2024 HR-V corners well with little body roll, and the suspension easily absorbs the impact of rough pavement, providing a comfortable ride. Its precise steering and strong brakes make it pleasantly sporty.

The HR-V offers three driver-selectable driving modes to fine-tune the driving experience depending on conditions.

Normal mode is set to balance fuel efficiency and driving performance. Snow Mode enhances traction management in slippery conditions softens the throttle response and adjusts the transmission and Real Time 4WD for low-traction conditions. An idle stop is disabled in this mode.

ECON mode is designed for fuel-efficient driving, ECON mode changes the pedal input/throttle opening ratio to maintain fuel efficiency even when the driver uses the accelerator pedal relatively aggressively.

2024 Honda HR-V Reliability

The Honda HR-V is regarded as a reliable SUV based on owners’ driving experiences.  The 2024 HR-V has a JD Power Quality and Reliability rating of 82 out of 100.

The 2024 Honda HR-V comes with a three-year/36,000-mile limited warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. There is also a complimentary scheduled maintenance plan that covers 2 years or 24,000 miles, for a detailed reliability report read the 2024 HR-V Buyers Guide.

2024 Honda HR-V Maintenance Schedule

Honda recommends that the 2024 HR-V be serviced every 7500 miles. At the first interval, Honda technicians should change the engine oil and lube filter and rotate the tires.

At the 15,000-mile interval, the 7500-mile service should be repeated in addition to inspecting the front and rear brakes, checking the parking brake adjustment, inspecting the tie rods/steering gear and boots, inspecting the suspension components, inspecting the driveshaft boots, inspecting the brake hoses and lines, checking all fluid levels/conditions/leaks, inspecting the cooling system hoses and connections, inspecting the exhaust system, and inspecting the fuel lines and connections.

At the 30,000-mile interval, technicians should check valve clearances, replace engine oil filter, inspect front and rear brakes, check parking brake adjustment, inspect tie rods/steering gear and boots, inspect suspension components, inspect driveshaft boots, Inspect brake hoses and lines, check all fluid levels/conditions/leaks, inspect cooling system hoses and connections, inspect exhaust system, inspect fuel lines and connections, replace air cleaner element, replace spark plugs, inspect and adjust drive belts.

At the 45,000-mile mark, you should change coolant and brake fluid, replace engine oil filter, inspect front and rear brakes, check parking brake adjustment, inspect tie rods/steering gear and boots, inspect suspension components, inspect driveshaft boots, inspect brake hoses and lines, check all fluid levels/conditions/leaks, inspect cooling system hoses and connections, inspect exhaust system, inspect fuel lines and connections.

For a detailed maintenance schedule read the 2024 Honda HR-V Owner’s manual.

2024 Honda HR-V Problems

2.0-liter four-cylinder engine problems

  • Excessive oil consumption
  • Loss of power
  • Check engine light issue

Electrical problems

  • Push start problems
  • Dead battery

Transmission Problems

  • Steering issues
  • Transmission fluid leaks
  • Burning odor
  • Accelerator Issues

Other problems

  • Poor paint quality
  • Loose window gaskets

2024 Honda HR-V Competitors

The 2024 Honda HR-V rivals the Subaru Crosstrek, Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30, and Toyota Corolla Cross in the North American market.

2024 Honda HR-V Price

The price of the 2024 Honda HR-V starts at $25,950 for the base LX trim and goes up to $29,500 for the top EX-L trim.