Canadian model reference
Honda
Honda's refreshed subcompact SUV, with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder, front- or all-wheel drive, a 9-inch touchscreen on every trim and Canadian pricing from $30,300 MSRP, according to Honda Canada. A research reference built around the questions small SUV shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.
For 2026 Honda Canada refreshed the current-generation HR-V with updated styling, new wheels, a larger standard 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless charger, USB-C ports and standard privacy glass. Every HR-V uses a 2.0-litre four-cylinder with 158 hp and a CVT. The LX is offered with front- or all-wheel drive, and the Sport and EX-L come with Real Time AWD. Prices, fuel ratings, specifications and the 2026 changes on this page come from Honda Canada.
Watch the review
Their look at the updated 2026 HR-V.
From the MotorMouth YouTube channel, May 28, 2025, shown with YouTube's privacy-enhanced player.
Verified trim data
2026 MSRP from Honda Canada's pricing release of May 22, 2025. Honda Canada lists $2,000 for freight and PDI and a $100 A/C charge; fees and taxes are extra, so ask the dealer for the all-in price. Specifications: Honda Canada 2026.
Data reference, October 27, 2026
| Question | LX2WD or AWDFrom $30,300 | SportAWD$35,900 | EX-LAWD$38,700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PriceMSRPHonda Canada 2026 pricing, May 22, 2025. | LX 2WD $30,300 LX AWD $32,600 | $35,900 | $38,700 |
| PowertrainEngine | 2.0L four-cylinder, CVT, 158 hp, 138 lb-ft | ||
| Drive | Front-wheel drive or Real Time AWD | Real Time AWD | |
| Fuel consumptionCity / highway / combined. Honda Canada, based on Government of Canada ratings. | 2WD: 9.1 L/100 km (26 mpg US) / 7.4 L/100 km (32 mpg US) / 8.3 L/100 km (28 mpg US) AWD: 9.5 L/100 km (25 mpg US) / 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg US) / 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg US) | 9.5 L/100 km (25 mpg US) / 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg US) / 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg US) | |
| PracticalityCargo spaceBehind the second row / seats folded. | 691 L (24.4 cu ft) / 1,559 L (55.1 cu ft) | ||
| Legroom | Front 1,064 mm (41.9 in), second row 958 mm (37.7 in) | ||
| Ground clearance | 177.8 mm (7.0 in) | 185.4 mm (7.3 in) | |
| WheelsNew designs for 2026. | 17-inch Pewter Gray alloy | 18-inch Berlina Black alloy | 18-inch machine-finished alloy |
| FeaturesSeats and comfort | Fabric, 6-way manual driver's seat, heated front seats, automatic climate control | Fabric, heated front seats, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone climate control | Leather-trimmed, 8-way power driver's seat, heated front seats, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone climate control |
| Audio | 4 speakers | 6 speakers | 8 speakers |
| Standard on all | 9-inch touchscreen, 7-inch driver display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charger, USB-C ports, privacy glass, remote engine starter, LED headlights, Honda Sensing with adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist and blind spot information | ||
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Help me chooseWhat Canadian shoppers ask
Drawn from 1,315 comments on MotorMouth's HR-V videos posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.
Price and value come up in 284 comments. Honda Canada lists the 2026 HR-V at $30,300 MSRP for the LX 2WD, $32,600 for the LX AWD, $35,900 for the Sport and $38,700 for the EX-L. Freight and PDI are $2,000, plus a $100 A/C charge.
Ask for the all-in price with freight and fees for each trim, and list the features you want to see which trim includes them.
Styling comes up in 253 comments. Honda Canada says the 2026 refresh brought new 17-inch Pewter Gray wheels for the LX, 18-inch wheels for the Sport and EX-L in place of 17-inch, two new colours, standard privacy glass and gloss black tailgate badging on the Sport. Inside, the EX-L adds silver steering wheel spokes, climate control knob lighting and front footwell lighting. One viewer likes the clean look: "Am I crazy to think HR-V look very good? I just dont like over stylized cars. HR-V looks very clean and simple."
See it in daylight in the colour you want, and compare the 17-inch and 18-inch wheels.
Interior and tech come up in 171 comments. Every 2026 HR-V has a 9-inch touchscreen, 2 inches larger than before according to Honda Canada, with a faster processor, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless charger, USB-C ports and a 7-inch driver display. Audio runs from four speakers on the LX to eight on the EX-L.
Pair your phone on the test drive and try the wireless charger with your own phone and case.
Engine and power come up in 238 comments. Every HR-V uses a 2.0-litre four-cylinder with 158 hp and 138 lb-ft and a CVT, according to Honda Canada's 2026 specifications. One owner described it after a highway test: "Really like the steering and driving position. Overall a good solid subcompact for running around town in."
Take it up a highway on-ramp with passengers on board to see how it feels for the way you drive.
Fuel economy comes up in 66 comments. Honda Canada rates the 2026 HR-V 2WD at 8.3 L/100 km (28 mpg US) combined and the AWD at 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg US) combined, with the AWD at 9.5 L/100 km (25 mpg US) city and 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg US) highway.
Reset the trip computer at the start of your test drive and include the kind of driving you do most.
Space and cargo come up in 61 comments. Honda Canada lists 691 L (24.4 cu ft) of cargo space behind the second row and 1,559 L (55.1 cu ft) with the rear seat folded. Front legroom is 1,064 mm (41.9 in) and second-row legroom is 958 mm (37.7 in). One AWD owner wrote: "I like my HRV AWD. Get lots of compliments on interior space and color (Nordic Forest Green, grey interior). Cargo area spacious."
Bring your usual cargo, and sit in the back seat behind your own driving position.
Winter driving and AWD come up in 72 comments. Real Time AWD is available on the LX and standard on the Sport and EX-L, and every HR-V has a snow mode and Hill Descent Control. Heated front seats and a remote engine starter are standard on every trim, and the Sport and EX-L add a heated steering wheel. Ground clearance is 177.8 mm (7.0 in) on the LX and 185.4 mm (7.3 in) on the Sport and EX-L.
Budget for winter tires, and ask the dealer to show you how the remote engine starter works.
The LX is the only trim offered with front-wheel drive, from $30,300. The Sport at $35,900 adds Real Time AWD, 18-inch wheels, dual-zone climate control, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel and six speakers. The EX-L at $38,700 adds leather-trimmed seats, an 8-way power driver's seat and eight speakers, according to Honda Canada. A new EX-L owner wrote: "Just bought a HR-V EX-L, what a great little SUV in Nordic Forest Pearl."
Sit in the Sport and the EX-L back to back to decide whether leather and the power seat are worth it for you.
Source ledger
Sources were retrieved on October 27, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.
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