2020 Honda HR-V Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
The HR-V is the smallest member of Honda’s comprehensive crossover lineup. It’s a fitting competitor to the Chevrolet Trax, Ford EcoSport,...
The HR-V is the smallest member of Honda’s comprehensive crossover lineup. It’s a fitting competitor to the Chevrolet Trax, Ford EcoSport, Hyundai Kona, and Jeep Renegade. Honda gave the HR-V a substantial update for 2019, and 2020 brings new trim levels.
The HR-V spreads its options across LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, and Touring trims. The base LX comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, a 5-inch color infotainment system, Bluetooth, USB, keyless entry, halogen projector-beam headlights, and LED brake and daytime running lights.
The Sport and Touring trims are new for 2020. Honda treats the Sport trim to subtle black underbody spoilers, unique 18-inch wheels, sport pedals, paddle shifters, roof rails, and a body-colored rear roof spoiler. Meanwhile, the Touring becomes the HR-V’s new top end, with leather upholstery, LED headlights, an 8-way power driver’s seat, LED fog lights, and body-colored underbody spoilers.
Other optional features include a 7-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats, a power moonroof, keyless start and access, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 180-watt audio system, and a garage-door opener.
No matter which HR-V you buy, you’ll find a 1.8-liter inline 4-cylinder under the hood, developing 141 horsepower and 127 pound-feet of torque, plus a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Front-wheel drive (FWD) is standard, but all trims are available with all-wheel drive (AWD). The HR-V’s fuel economy is as high as 28 mpg city, 34 highway, and 30 combined with FWD, or 27, 31, and 29 with AWD, though most AWD trims get 26, 31, and 28.
The Honda Sensing safety suite comes on EX and above trims. It includes a multi-angle rear-view camera, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, and road-departure mitigation. The HR-V was an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick in 2019.
What owners say
"Overall, owners are pleased with the 2020 Honda HR-V, appreciating its value, quality, and spaciousness for a smaller SUV. Many drivers favor its excellent fuel economy and the added perk of AWD. However, some have pointed out discomfort in the seats and a lack of modern features like a touch screen and more accessible cup holders."
Love it so much I bought it great on gas all wheel drive and yea it’s a HONDA😃
June 26, 2026Excellent all around! Great value and excellent quality.
August 16, 2020Very roomy for a small car. Wanted something economical such as a civic but needed more room and AWD is a total bonus.
June 27, 2024What owners say
Love it so much I bought it great on gas all wheel drive and yea it’s a HONDA😃
June 26, 2026Excellent all around! Great value and excellent quality.
August 16, 2020Very roomy for a small car. Wanted something economical such as a civic but needed more room and AWD is a total bonus.
June 27, 2024Awesome SUV for the price best in its class
April 1, 2021Great gas mileage but lacking in the basics. Miss a touch screen and garage door opener. Hands free calling is so basic. The car size is small but comfortable. Cup holders are a bit to far back for easy accessibility in the front seat. It works for what we need. Low gas mileage. Our first tank did a combination of 28,3 mpg.
June 7, 2022The seats were very uncomfortable. Decided to purchase a CRV instead
June 13, 2021Trims & specs
Base MSRP $20,920 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.8L 141 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 24.3 cu ft |
Combined MPG 31 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $22,420 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.8L 141 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 23.2 cu ft |
Combined MPG 29 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $27,170 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.8L 141 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 23.2 cu ft |
Combined MPG 28 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $25,670 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.8L 141 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 24.3 cu ft |
Combined MPG 31 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $24,120 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.8L 141 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 23.2 cu ft |
Combined MPG 28 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $22,620 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.8L 141 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 24.3 cu ft |
Combined MPG 31 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $28,990 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.8L 141 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 23.2 cu ft |
Combined MPG 28 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $25,570 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.8L 141 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 23.2 cu ft |
Combined MPG 28 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $24,070 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.8L 141 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 24.3 cu ft |
Combined MPG 31 | Drivetrain FWD |
Pricing trends
MSRP range
$20,920 - $28,990
Current avg. market price
$18,141
Trending down by 2.7% this month
May 2026 - November 2026
