Updated HR-V 2026: What Honda Is Hiding Before the New WR-V Launch

In the near future, Honda plans to introduce a new compact SUV, the WR-V, which will fit between the City and HR-V. This model will share components with the City, making it more accessible for crossover enthusiasts. To avoid internal competition, the 2026 HR-V will receive a number of visual and technical upgrades.

Externally, the HR-V has slightly changed: a new glossy black grille with a more square shape has appeared. The design of the grille depends on the version — turbocharged models received a trapezoidal shape, and naturally aspirated ones — filet-shaped. The bumper is 16 mm taller in the base versions, while sporty elements are preserved in the turbocharged modifications.

The headlights have remained unchanged, but the top-end Touring trim now includes dynamic turn signals and LED fog lamps. Rear lights have also been updated: upper trims now have LED strips, while others feature tinted elements previously available only in expensive versions.

Interior changes address practicality: a new shelf for small items has been added, the wireless charging area is more conveniently located, and the old USB ports have been replaced with modern USB-C ones. Technically, the HR-V hasn't undergone significant changes: the base 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine produces 126 hp, while the turbocharged one — 177 hp.

Both engines work with a CVT that simulates 7 speeds. Thanks to new environmental mandates PL8, fuel consumption has slightly decreased. Prices start at $29,500 for the base EX version and reach $37,500 for the top-end Touring.