What's New For the 2020 Honda HR-V?

Having had a successful run for the previous year, the 2020 Honda HR-V remains virtually unchanged. It holds onto everything buyers loved before, including a generous interior with flexible seating for five that quickly accommodates varying payload needs, economical operation, interior delights that make every trip eagerly anticipated, and phenomenal safety. Just take a look at these details of what's back by popular demand.

What Features are Available for 2020?

It's clear the compact exterior of the 2020 Honda HR-V is deceptive when a glance at the interior of its five trims, the LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, and Touring, reveals the respective front and back headroom of 39.5 inches and 38.3 inches. The front and rear legroom dimensions are just as stunning at 41.2 and 39.3 inches. Baggage also avoids cramped quarters with 24.3 cubic feet that stretch to 58.8 cubic feet with the back seat out of the way.

The interior frills are just as bountiful with the base LX model packed with air conditioning, power locks and windows, a 60/40 rear seat split, a 12-volt outlet, a 5-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth linkage, a USB port, and four speakers carrying 160 watts of sound. Going for the Sport edition means going for 180 watts of sound, a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an additional USB port.

The EX trim warms up the front seats, places a moonroof overhead, and adds two speakers along with HD radio and SiriusXM radio to the sound system. Buying the EX-L gives riders leather-clad seating and an automatically dimming rearview mirror to enjoy. Ultimately, LED headlights, all-wheel drive, an 8-position motorized driver's seat, and satellite-linked navigation are standard on the Touring edition.

2020 Honda HR-V Powertrain Options

Compact crossovers like the Honda HR-V grab attention by offering themselves as economical alternatives to bigger SUVs. With this in mind, the HR-V relies on a fuel-sipping 1.8-liter straight-4 to make things happen. The HR-V engine churns out 141 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque, quickly propelling the crossover without going overboard. In exchange, assistance from a continuously variable transmission or CVT keeps gas usage at 28 mpg city and 34 mpg highway. When coupled with all-wheel drive, mileage stands at 26 mpg city and 31 mpg highway. Honda further enhances the drivetrain with active noise cancellation in the Sport edition and higher.

Packed with Safety Features

Its size might be compact, but the 2020 HR-V goes big on safety. The HR-V incorporates safety features such as an abundance of airbags, a rearview camera, anti lock brakes, and traction and stability control. For the EX, EX-L, and Touring models, Honda Sensing heads into the future with frontal collision detection and warning abilities that apply braking as needed. This technology also recognizes lane exiting and nudges steering back into alignment if no turn signals are detected. It even includes adaptive cruise control that keeps the crossover at the desired distance from other vehicles ahead.