The third-gen HR-V is Honda's small SUV rebuilt on a new platform with a calmer cabin and a hybrid-only powertrain in the higher trims. The Vi X is the top spec in the petrol range.
What you are buying
A 1.5 L petrol four making 89 kW and 145 Nm, paired with Honda's CVT, driving the front wheels. The hybrid e:HEV variants step that up with the same combined hybrid system as the Civic. Inside the Vi X gets leather trim, the larger touchscreen and the full Honda Sensing safety pack.
Cartell Assessment
The HR-V is the small SUV for the buyer who values Honda reliability and a properly resolved cabin. It is not the most exciting in the segment but the build quality and the residual values keep it on the shortlist.
AU Outlook
HR-V Vi X pricing in 2022 sat at $36,900 drive-away. The hybrid e:HEV L was around $41,500. Cross-shop is the Toyota Yaris Cross, the Mazda CX-30 and the Hyundai Kona.
The spec sheet
- Power
- 89 kW (Vi X petrol)
- Torque
- 145 Nm
- Drive
- FWD, CVT
- Fuel
- 6.3 L/100 km (petrol combined)
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited km
- Safety
- ANCAP 5-star
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| HR-V Vi X Petrol | from $36,900 drive-away (2022, verify) | Petrol entry trim |
| HR-V e:HEV L | from $41,500 drive-away (2022, verify) | Hybrid, full Honda Sensing |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
