The 2022 Honda HR-V returns for the 2022 model year basically unchanged.
An impressively versatile cabin with loads of available cargo space, solid fuel economy, and an affordable price make the HR-V a keen competitor in the compact SUV arena.
Swimming in the waters occupied by the Subaru Crosstrek, Hyundai Kona, Chevy Trax, and others, the current HR-V is an elder within its class. Yet, it holds up rather well.
Honda separates the HR-V into four trim levels (LX, Sport, EX, and EX-L) and offers all-wheel drive (AWD) as a $1,500 option on all four grades.
Every HR-V uses a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine to generate its go. It develops 141 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque. An automatic transmission delivers the engine output to either the front (FWD) or all four wheels.
About average within its competitive set, the HR-V’s government-estimated fuel economy is 28 miles per gallon in the city, 34 mpg on the highway, and 30 mpg in combined driving.
Springing for AWD will knock a little off those numbers with 26 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 28 mpg combined.
Our major complaint with the HR-V is that no driver aids are offered — not even as an option — on the LX and Sport trims. A Honda Sensing package of driver aids is standard on the EX and EX-L grades.
2022 Honda HR-V LX (Starting at $21,420)
Among the HR-V’s standard content are 17-inch alloy wheels, power accessories (windows, outboard mirrors, and door locks), 5-inch touchscreen, and 4-speaker audio system with CD player, and USB port.
Other standard features include LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, air conditioning, cruise control, a multi-angle rearview camera, a height-adjustable driver’s seat, and Honda’s 60/40 split-folding Magic Seat.
Although there are several dealer-installed accessories and packages, no real factory-installed options other than AWD are available for any trim level.
Adding the $1,225 destination fee to the LX base price brings the total to $22,645. With no money down, financing that amount for 60 months at 3% interest works out to a monthly payment of $407. Find a 2022 Honda HR-V LX for sale
2022 Honda HR-V LX Includes:
- Automatic transmission – The automatic tranny is a continuously variable transmission (CVT). This means there is no shifting: Instead, a series of pulleys and belts constantly adjust for maximum engine efficiency.
- Magic Seat – This second-row 60/40 split seat creates extra cargo space in primarily two ways. One brings the seat cushion up flat against the seatback. The other folds the seatback down to make a continuous cargo floor.
- Multi-angle rearview camera – Offering guidelines, this camera’s view can be set for normal, top-down, and wide-angle.
2022 Honda HR-V Sport (Starting at $23,370)
Building on the LX standard features, the Sport is the only HR-V grade to ride on 18-in. wheels. Other standard content includes quicker steering, roof rails, gloss-black exterior trim, and fog lights.
Among the other upgrades are a 7-in. touchscreen, a 6-speaker audio system, a second USB port, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HondaLink, and the multi-view rearview camera with dynamic guidelines.
A leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters are also standard.
Adding the $1,225 destination fee to the Sport base price totals $24,595. With no money down, financing this amount for 60 months at a 3% interest rate works out to $442 per month. Find a 2022 Honda HR-V Sport for sale
2022 Honda HR-V Sport Includes:
- Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines – It’s still a multi-angle rearview camera found in the LX, but this upgraded version displays guidelines that bend as the steering wheel is turned to project the arc as the vehicle backs up.
- HondaLink – This is a smartphone app, which interfaces with the vehical. It can remotely lock and unlock the doors, locate the vehicle, and do much more.
- Paddle shifters – Mounted to the steering wheel, they provide the illusion of manual shifting.
2022 Honda HR-V EX (starting at $24,620)
The EX builds on the standard content of the base LX trim.
Among its standard features are unique 17-inch alloy wheels, power moonroof, auto on-off headlights, heated outboard mirrors, and automatic climate control.
Also included in the base price are foglights, roof rails, intermittent windshield wipers, satellite-radio capability, HD radio, and keyless entry with push-button start.
The EX is also the first trim level with Honda Sensing, and it’s standard.
We believe the EX offers the best compromise between price and standard features.
Adding the $1,125 destination fee to the EX base price brings a total of $25,845. With no money down, financing that amount for 60 months at 3% interest works out to a monthly payment of $464. Find a 2022 Honda HR-V EX for sale
2022 Honda HR-V EX Includes:
- Auto on-off headlights – Using photosensors, the headlights (and taillights) automatically kick on as daylight fades, then turn off when the light returns.
- HD Radio – Receives local radio stations broadcasting in digital HD for more content, better sound quality, and more song-information displays.
- Honda Sensing – A suite of driver aids including forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control.
2022 Honda HR-V EX-L (Starting at $26,220)
This is the EX with a few luxury additions.
Adding the $1,225 destination fee to the EX-L base price totals $27,445. Financing that with no money down for 60 months at 3% interest translates to a $493 monthly payment. Find a 2022 Honda HR-V EX-L for sale
2022 Honda HR-V EX-L Includes:
- Leather seating – A bit of luxury on which to sit.
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel – Luxury to wrap your hands around.
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror – Automatically dims when hit with bright lights to prevent blinding the driver.
