Honda hrv 2023 release date

The Honda HR-V is one of the top choices for the subcompact crossover SUV segment — and with a redesign for the 2023 model year, it aims to get even better. In advance of the upcoming debut of the 2023 HR-V, Honda revealed a sneak peek teaser with a couple of wintery sketches of the crossover SUV. As this model is now available, we’ll discuss the price and specs of the redesigned 2023 Honda HR-V.

When will the 2023 Honda HR-V be released and available?

Honda hrv 2023 release date
Teaser image of redesigned 2023 Honda HR-V | Honda

The 2023 Honda HR-V is now available to build and price online. It is being sold at dealerships throughout the United States and North America. In other countries, Honda will sell a different version of the next-generation HR-V, which is called the Vezel in some international markets. 

How much does the 2023 Honda HR-V cost?

Honda hrv 2023 release date
Teaser image of redesigned 2023 Honda HR-V | Honda

According to Honda, the starting price of the 2023 Honda HR-V is $23,650 for the LX trim. You can select the Sport trim for $25,650 or the EX-L for $27,450 starting MSRPs.

2023 Honda HR-V specs: Will it have the same engine options as the Honda Civic?

While the 2023 Honda HR-V offers a hybrid version in the European market, in the United States, all models have a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which generates 158 hp. For efficiency, the HR-V has an estimated gas mileage of up to 28 combined mpg.

The European-spec next-generation Honda HR-V will be powered by the same hybrid powertrain that’s in the Honda Accord and Honda Insight. However, Honda hasn’t said whether or not it will offer a hybrid version of the HR-V in the U.S.

New design for the 2023 Honda HR-V

Honda released holiday card-style wintery stretches of the redesigned 2023 HR-V. Compared to the 2022 HR-V, the front end of the 2023 HR-V is more aggressive and has a more distinctive lower fascia. The grille of the 2023 HR-V features an S-shaped mesh pattern. Also, the hood is lower, and the headlights have a boxier shape.

For the back of the 2023 HR-V, the redesigned crossover slopes down more steeply compared to the 2022 model. Also, the taillights are more curved, while the lower portion of the rear bumper features body-color styling. Additionally, relative to the European-spec version of the next-generation HR-V, the U.S.-spec 2023 HR-V appears to be larger. 

This article was updated on 7/26/2022 with the latest release and spec information.

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The 2023 Honda HR-V has been fully unveiled, and you can read full information on it here. Below is our original reporting about the small SUV in the run-up to its debut.

While the new HR-V will most likely be a bit longer than the current model, it will continue to be Honda's entry-level SUV, meaning it'll still fit neatly in a compact CR-V's shadow. And from the teasers the automaker shared earlier this year, we can expect all-wheel drive will once again be offered—the feature isn't a given amongst the tiniest crossovers, many of which are front-wheel-drive only, so this is significant.

2023 Honda HR-V: Sleeker Than Before

We've known for a while that a new HR-V is coming. The current model has been on the road for more than seven years, and although it got a mid-cycle refresh and updated technology, it lags against the competition dynamically, in onboard features, and its overall design.

That will change with the 2023 HR-V. From the latest teaser Honda shared this morning (at top), the taillights appear to be darker, and its shape and LEDs look more elegant and modern. We also expect to see LED daytime running lights and a sleeker grille flanked by big air vents and a more pronounced lower fascia. Also, say goodbye to the outgoing HR-V's hidden rear door handles—the new model will have regular door handles right there on the rear doors' sheetmetal.

We haven't seen any teasers of the interior, though we expect the cloth on the door panels to be replaced by soft touch plastics and anticipate better technology than the current model. The newest Honda Civic brought upscale changes to its cabin, including a new infotainment system and an overall more mature design. Expect that theme to carry over into the HR-V.

It's important to remember that the HR-V was one of the first subcompact crossovers in the market. Since its debut we've seen new nameplates like the Toyota C-HR and Corolla Cross, Hyundai Kona and Venue, Nissan Kicks and Rogue Sport, Kia Seltos, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Mazda CX-30, Volkswagen Taos, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, and others arrive. For the HR-V to stand out, must be as competitive as Honda is with the CR-V.

2023 Honda HR-V: What Will be Under the Hood?

Europe's HR-V/Vezel is a hybrid-only SUV, but we don't expect that for North America. Rather, we could see the HR-V getting the same engines as the Civic, which include a 158-hp naturally aspirated 2.0-liter base engine, or an optional 1.5-liter turbo I-4 with 180 hp. We wouldn't rule out the possibility of seeing a Honda HR-V Hybrid, but it might not arrive until later.

Unlike the first-gen model, which offered a manual transmission at first, the 2023 model will most likely only be offered with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Front-wheel drive will be standard, with all-wheel drive showing up as an option on some models and possibly standard on other, higher-level versions.

2023 Honda HR-V: How Much?

The 2022 Honda HR-V starts at $23,095 and we don't expect that price to go up by much. While the new HR-V will be completely redesigned, Honda has a history of maintaining low prices even when the lineup changes drastically (look no further than the latest Civic, which saw only minor price increases for 2022, and only on some trim levels).

We also expect to see four different trims—LX, Sport, EX and Touring. Sport models will likely see a black-theme exterior, while Touring models will bring nicer amenities to the cabin.

Make sure you visit us on April 4 to get all the information on the 2023 Honda HR-V.

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Summer is Coming: 2023 Honda HR-V Specs For now, expect a longer hood and a wider stance to emerge on the newest version. Our experts believe that the new Honda HR-V will have an independent rear suspension and a roaring engine.

When can I buy 2023 Honda?

The all-new 2023 CR-V goes on sale in summer 2022 with an updated hybrid powertrain that uses two motors, better tech, and new safety features. Honda offers the redesigned 2023 CR-V in four trim levels, including EX, EX-L, Sport, and Sport Touring.

What is the difference between the 2022 and 2023 Honda HR

In 2022, the Honda HR-V is outfitted with a 1.8-liter, 141-horsepower engine. A continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive are included, and all-wheel drive is optional for all trim levels. If you opt for the 2023 HR-V, your crossover will draw 158 horsepower from a 2.0-liter engine.

What colors will the 2023 HR

2023 Honda HR-V Exterior Color Options.
Crystal Black Pearl..
Lunar Silver Metallic..
Modern Steel Metallic..
Milano Red..
Nordic Forest Pearl..
Platinum White Pearl..
Urban Gray Pearl..