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About the Honda HR-V
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2022 Honda HR-V is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the MY22 generation, starting from $26,900 MLRP for the VTi and topping out at $36,950 for the VTi-LX.
There are 6 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Feb of 2022. The HR-V is built in Thailand and is available with 1.5L Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission transmission with the drive sent to FWD. The HR-V is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Pros
- Flexible cabin
- Handsome wheels
- Finally has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Cons
- Underwhelming engine
- Skimpy safety suite
- Woefully dated infotainment system
Honda HR-V Rating
Suzuki S-Cross
Entry-level
MG ZS EV
Best in class
Overall rating
7.8
7.1
8.5
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2022 Honda HR-V Dimensions
1605mm
1772mm
4294mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Boot space is listed at 437L with the rear seats in place, and 1462L with them folded.
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2022 Honda HR-V Safety Rating
The Honda HR-V has a five-star ANCAP rating on the back of testing conducted in 2015.
An update in 2019 made low-speed autonomous emergency braking standard across the range, but blind-spot monitoring is still reserved for high-grade models.
Also lacking are reverse and high-speed autonomous emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist or lane-departure warning, and a conventional blind-spot monitoring system.
The fact Honda doesn’t offer a competitive suite of driver aids on the Thai-built HR-V sold Australia is disappointing, given a broader selection is available overseas.
2022 Honda HR-V Fuel Economy
Honda claims 6.6L/100km for the VTi, 6.9L/100km for the VTi-S, 6.7L/100km for the RS, and 6.9L/100km for the VTi-LX.
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Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Honda HR-V?
All Honda HR-V’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 10,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2022 Honda HR-V drive?
Our expert take on Honda HR-V drivability.
Ignore the sporty connotations usually attached to the RS badge and the HR-V is fine. It’s inoffensive, but gets the job done.
The engine is capable enough off the mark, and the CVT manages to avoid droning unless you really bury the throttle. With that said, it can be a bit slow to respond on the highway, necessitating a heavy-handed approach with the accelerator.
Although it’s quiet at a cruise, the engine can be vocal when really called to move. The whole powertrain is serviceable but nothing more, and feels underdone compared to the larger 2.0-litre on offer in the base Kia Seltos or the turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder in the new Volkswagen T-Cross.
Wind and road noise are well suppressed at lower speeds, but road roar from Australian country highways can undermine the refinement on the highway.
The HR-V does its best work in the city, where its light steering, high driving position, and large glasshouse make it easy to place. It’s well suited to small underground carparks and city laneways, which is where most HR-V buyers will spend their time.
Parking is a cinch despite a grainy reversing camera – thanks in part to the auto-dipping left-hand mirror, which means there are no excuses for scraping those handsome 18-inch alloy wheels.
Honda hasn’t been sucked into making the RS ride too firmly, despite its sporty badge and bigger wheels. The suspension is tuned to isolate the driver, and does a good job soaking up minor imperfections, but bigger potholes make more of an impact than in cheaper HR-V models.
The RS actually has a more direct steering tune and slightly revised suspension compared to the rest of the HR-V range, but the changes are subtle. The nose is slightly keener to turn, and body roll is better contained than in other models in the line-up. It’s not sporty, but it’s well sorted.
2022 Honda HR-V Options
Options list for the Honda HR-V
You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the Honda HR-V variants on the official website, and within the official Honda HR-V specifications page.
2022 Honda HR-V Colours
What colours are available for the Honda HR-V
Premium paint is standard across the range.
The following colours are available across the HR-V range:
- Premium Opal
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Meteoroid Grey metallic
- Crystal Black pearlescent
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
2022 Honda HR-V Warranty
What is the warranty on a Honda HR-V?
The Honda HR-V offers a 5 year unlimited kilometre warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
2022 Honda HR-V vs other SUV's 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.
While the Honda HR-V is about to be replaced, it may represent good buying if you're able to snag a good deal. While Honda doesn't offer any room on purchase price, you may be able to get free servicing or other incentives thrown in.
Honda HR-V FAQs
The cheapest Honda HR-V is the VTi that starts from $26,900.
The most expensive Honda HR-V is the VTi-LX that starts from $36,950.
The best towing capacity of a Honda HR-V is 800Kg offered by the following variants
- VTi
- VTi-S
- RS
- VTi-LX
The largest Honda HR-V is the Vi X which measures 1790mm wide, 4335mm in length and sits 1590mm tall.
The most powerful Honda HR-V is the VTi which has 105kW of power from its 1.8L Multi Point Fuel Injection engine.
The Honda HR-V is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Honda HR-V is the e:HEV L which weighs 1870 kg (kerb weight).
The Honda HR-V uses unleaded petrol.