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Honda HR-V gets four-star ANCAP safety score
The Honda small SUV fell a fraction short of the cutoffs in two assessment areas, and thereby has to settle for four stars instead of five.
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About the Honda HR-V
Last updated Dec 18, 2024Honda has just taken the wraps off the all-new Honda HR-V for the Australian market. Strangely, it's only offered in Australia as a four-seat vehicle due to a missing safety item.
Outside of that, there are two variants available with the range starting from $36,700 (drive away) and finishing at $45,000 (drive away) for the top-specification hybrid variant.
Two engine variants are available from launch:
The 2022 Honda HR-V Vi X is powered by a naturally-aspirated 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine producing 89kW of power at 6600rpm and 145Nm at 4300rpm. It’s mated with a continuously-variable transmission (CVT).
The e:HEV L uses a 1.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid powertrain. Total outputs are 96kW (4000-8000rpm) and 253Nm (0-3500rpm). It’s mated to an e-CVT.
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2022 Honda HR-V Price
VTi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $29,549 |
VTi-S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $33,238 |
RS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $36,539 |
VTi-LX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $38,966 |
e:HEV L
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $42,850 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 Honda HR-V Boot Space
Boot space measures 304L with the rear seats up, expanding to 956L with the rear seats folded measured to the window or 1274L measured to the roof. Under the boot floor is a tyre repair kit.
This boot size is, on paper, a lot smaller than before. The old model’s claim with five seats in use was 437L.
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2022 Honda HR-V Exterior
The all-new Honda HR-V looks bigger from the outside and now sports a 195mm ground clearance - an increase of 25mm over the old one.
Dimentionally, it's also longer, wider and taller than the outgoing model. So when you spot the HR-V in traffic you'll notice that it looks much larger than the outgoing model.
This will be good news for buyers that were after a small SUV that is easier to get in to and out of. Visually, the exterior also looks much more modern now after receiving a sizeable facelift over the outgoing generation.
2022 Honda HR-V Interior
The cabin has taken a big step forwards in terms of fit and finish and material use. Additionally, Honda has retained 'magic seats' in the vehicle that allow an added layer of configurability and storage.
New to the HR-V is a bigger infotainment system that's shared with the all-new Honda Civic, while the interior has increased in size to offer more space and a higher entry point for older buyers.
2022 Honda HR-V Infotainment
The 9.0-inch infotainment system comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto.
The infotainment system is shared with the all-new Honda Civic. It's easy to use and is driven by a touchscreen with rotary dials for some functions.
There's also voice recognition and the ability to route voice commands through your smartphone's mirroring system.
In addition to these functions, there's satellite navigation, AM, FM and DAB+ digital radio. Finally, there are four speakers on the base model and six speakers on the top-specification hybrid variant.
2022 Honda HR-V Safety Rating
The all-new Honda HR-V is yet to be crash tested, but it comes standard with the following features:
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane-departure warning
- Road Departure Mitigation System
- Adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow
- Traffic sign recognition
- Reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
The e:HEV L also includes blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
2022 Honda HR-V Fuel Economy
The 2022 Honda HR-V uses 5.8L/100km in Vi X guise and 4.3L/100km in the hybrid e:HEV L.
Both models have a 40L fuel tank and run on 91RON regular unleaded fuel.
| Honda HR-V | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.6 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Honda HR-V?
The first five services are capped at $125 each. Servicing is required every 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2022 Honda HR-V drive?
Our expert take on Honda HR-V drivability.
2022 Honda HR-V Colours
What colours are available for the Honda HR-V
The HR-V is available in the following colours:
- Premium Opal pearlescent
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent
- Meteoroid Grey metallic
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
All colours are a no cost option.
2022 Honda HR-V Warranty
All Hondas sold in Australia come with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, with an eight-year IMA battery module warranty for the hybrid.
2022 Honda HR-V vs other 5d Suvs to consider
The Honda HR-V brings with it Japanese reliability and build quality, but is starting to show its age. With most competitors in this segment either offering new or revised models, the HR-V is nearing the end of its lifecycle with a brand new version just around the corner.
It competes with things like the Mazda CX-3 (also an older model) and MG ZST on both pricing and size.
Should you buy the 2022 Honda HR-V
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
Honda HR-V FAQs
The cheapest Honda HR-V is the VTi that starts from $29,549.
The most expensive Honda HR-V is the e:HEV L that starts from $42,850.
The best towing capacity of a Honda HR-V is 800 kg offered by the following variants: VTi, VTi-S, RS and VTi-LX.
The largest Honda HR-V is the RS which measures 1790mm wide, 4360mm in length and sits 1605mm tall.
The most powerful Honda HR-V is the RS which has 105kW of power from its 1.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
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The heaviest Honda HR-V is the e:HEV L which weighs 1870 kg (kerb weight).
The Honda HR-V uses unleaded.