Get to Know the 2027 Honda HR-V

2027 Honda HR-V: Room to Adapt for the City

The 2027 Honda HR-V combines five seats and a versatile cargo area with the smaller footprint of Honda’s SUV lineup. A 2.0-liter engine powers all three trims, and shoppers can choose standard front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive.

For Baltimore drivers, the real question isn't simply how much an SUV can carry. It is also how comfortably it fits the parking spaces, streets, and daily stops that make up the week. At Norris Honda, compare the LX, Sport, and EX-L by the features you will actually use and the full cost of the vehicle you choose.

Space for Passengers Without Giving Up Flexibility

The HR-V has two rows of seating, making it a practical choice when five seats are enough for your usual passenger list. A 60/40 split-folding rear seat gives you options: keep a rear passenger seated while making space for a longer purchase, or fold the seatbacks when moving boxes or a larger load takes priority.

Use these measurements to begin your comparison:

• Front legroom: 41.9 inches
• Second-row legroom: 37.7 inches
• Cargo volume with rear seats upright: 24.4 cubic feet
• Maximum cargo volume: 55.1 cubic feet with the rear seatbacks folded

Try loading the items you carry most and check the opening as well as the floor space. A volume figure cannot tell you by itself whether a particular suitcase or folded piece of equipment will fit.

Cabin Choices Across the Lineup

Sport and EX-L include heated front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. EX-L adds leather-trimmed seating, an eight-way power driver’s seat, and dual-zone climate control. Those upgrades can make a difference if you spend substantial time in the vehicle, but the entry trim retains the same flexible seating layout.

Active Noise Cancellation™ and an acoustic glass windshield are standard. For child seats, lower anchors are positioned at the two outboard rear seats, and tether anchors are provided at all three rear positions.

An Exterior With Distinctive Details

Dimensions help frame a parking comparison, but the view from the driver’s seat is just as important. At 179.8 inches long, the HR-V is a smaller option for a shopper who wants SUV versatility without routinely parking a larger model.

The exterior measurements and wheel choices are:

• Length: 179.8 inches
• Width: 72.4 inches
• LX wheels: 17-inch Pewter Gray alloys
• Sport wheels: 18-inch Gloss Black alloys
• EX-L wheels: 18-inch machine-finished alloys with Berlina Black inserts

LED headlights, daytime running lights, and taillights are standard, along with rear privacy glass. Sport adds a sport grille, gloss-black mirror covers and roofline spoiler, and a chrome exhaust finisher. Sport and EX-L include heated mirrors, Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®, and remote engine start; EX-L adds a power moonroof.

On a test drive, use a parking space similar to the one you encounter regularly and pay attention to visibility, door clearance, and how the vehicle feels over familiar pavement.

Gasoline Power and Drivetrain Choices

Each HR-V pairs a 158-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a continuously variable transmission. Torque is rated at 138 lb-ft. The same engine is used in LX, Sport, and EX-L, so the choice between trims is about equipment rather than additional horsepower.

Front-wheel drive is standard, and Real Time AWD™ is available on every trim. Econ, Normal, and Snow modes give drivers selectable settings for different conditions. Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control are included, as are a MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.

EPA-estimated fuel economy is 26 city/32 highway/28 combined mpg for front-wheel-drive models and 25 city/30 highway/27 combined mpg with AWD. The HR-V uses regular unleaded gasoline; actual mileage depends on how and where you drive. Compare the rating for the drivetrain you intend to buy when estimating your fuel budget.

Technology Center

A 9-inch color touchscreen and a 7-inch TFT instrument meter are standard in LX, Sport, and EX-L. The screen puts connected functions in one place, while the meter keeps driving information in front of the driver.

The standard infotainment features include:

• Wireless Apple CarPlay®: Use supported iPhone apps from the touchscreen
• Wireless Android Auto™: Access compatible Android apps, including navigation
• Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®: Make and receive calls using a compatible paired phone
• Bluetooth® streaming audio: Listen to compatible audio content from a paired device
• HondaLink®: Access supported HondaLink services with a compatible device

A standard Qi-compatible wireless phone charger and USB-C data and charging ports give you more than one way to connect or charge a compatible device. The audio system has four speakers on LX, six on Sport, and eight on EX-L. Try your phone and favorite functions while parked to see how they work for you.

Driver Assistance and Safety Features

Honda Sensing® is included across the 2027 HR-V lineup. For a driver who travels between busy streets and highway traffic, these features can provide useful information and assistance in specific situations.

Five features to compare are:

• Collision Mitigation Braking System™: Helps mitigate certain detected frontal collisions; standard on all trims
• Road Departure Mitigation System: Can provide steering or braking assistance in certain detected roadway-departure situations; standard on all trims
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow: Helps manage a selected following interval under applicable conditions; standard on all trims
• Blind Spot Information System: Alerts drivers to detected vehicles in monitored adjacent areas; included on Sport and EX-L
• Low-Speed Braking Control: Assists with braking in certain low-speed obstacle situations; included on EX-L

Every trim also has a rearview camera with dynamic guidelines. Sport and EX-L add Rear Cross Traffic Monitor, and EX-L includes front and rear parking sensors. Rear Seat Reminder, seat belt reminders, and a range of airbags are standard.

Test Drive the 2027 HR-V at Norris Honda

A useful test drive should reflect your actual day. Try a few turns and parking maneuvers, check the rear-seat access, and decide whether the cargo area fits what you carry when the back seat is occupied. Then compare the trim features that improve those routines.

Ask Norris Honda about current 2027 HR-V availability and schedule a test drive. Review the vehicle price, taxes, fees, trade-in value, and financing or lease terms together rather than judging the purchase by a monthly payment alone.

Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.

* Bluetooth® word marks and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda is under license. A compatible Bluetooth®-enabled phone must first be paired. Phone performance depends on software, coverage, and carrier.

* All fuel economy mpg listings in the content above are EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary.

** Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car Assessment Program (NHTSA.gov)