2022 Honda HR-V Review | Buy NOW or Wait for 2023 Honda HR-V? 

I've had a horrible start to this year, cancer diagnosis etc..my hubby surprised me with this yesterday!! I was completely speechless and ugly cried for 2 hours, It's the pearl white and I could not be more in love with it. My first brand new car, here's to health and happiness for everyone ❤️❤️❤️

I have the 2016 version and almost not much has changed compared to the 2022. The car is very roomy and slow but very reliable. Now that gas prices are creeping to $5 I'm loving this car even more.

Speaking this into existence: this will be my next car 🤞🏼🤩

just got this for my 16th birthday and i can’t stop watching vids on it lol

I love my HRV 2022 I don’t care what any one else says. It gets the job done and that’s all that matters

I don't care about speed, as long its reliable and small.

Just bought this in the EX model and I am loving it so far. EX has seat warmers too!!

Just bought one, really nice vehicle. Real happy with it. Should have this SUV for a long time.🤓

I absolutely love this car. Only thing I would add, is the auto start.

Just got this car and I love it. I do miss having automatic seats instead of manual but I have auto start and heated seats 😁

picking up tomorrow you make the best videos

Thanks. I just got my 2022 HRV sport two weeks ago. Had to wait due to no inventory at the dealership. No regrets, fun to drive.

Bought mine today and love it. Upgraded from my 1999 Honda CRV.

I would absolutely wait for the 2023 model if I was looking for an HR-V. The tech is lacking here on this little beast as you stated. Thanks for bringing us this Honda cute Ute, Gold Pony!

Getting this car here in the next week. The 2022 variant. Super excited and absolutely in love with it. Lots of room for groceries, dogs and luggage (me and my wife do travel down to Georgia quite a bit since I’m stationed in Kentucky). We also have a baby on the way so super happy I’m able to trade in my Honda Civic Hatchback sport and get something a lot safer for the baby and a lot more room

I can’t stop obsessing over the magic seats and adjustable cup holders… 😀

Great video! Helpful and informative. 💛🙏🏼

Just got a brand new 2022 HR-V LX AWD as a new company car, and the way it drives is awesome. It's a little slow on the uptake, and the suspension is somewhat firm. The steering is good. With that said, the overall quality is excellent, and how it drives mimics a small vehicle, but not in a bad way - it's nimble. I'm 6 feet tall, and getting in and out of it is super easy - good leg and head room. I would highly recommend this vehicle. The brake hold function is something I didn't know I needed. If you drive a lot in town, you'll appreciate this feature. The CVT is something most people will need to adapt to - no, it's not going to blow up, lol, and no, the transmission isn't going out - it's how they shift gears.

The first couple seconds you started talking I thought you were gonna rap the video 😂 Your timing matched up with the background track

My mom leased a 2018 Honda HR-V EX AWD and loved it!!!! She got it because she always had Honda sedans and my parents also have the Honda Ridgeline.. She leased it for 3 years not knowing if she would like it??? After the 3 years were up she loved it!! Not at all fast like her old V6 Accord !!! But she did not exactly put her foot in it anyway!!!

I got a 2022 hrv for my niece. Acceleration is not there, but everything else is good. Especially with the high gas prices now, this is a great reliable gas saver. 👍

Picking mine up tomorrow! Sport, all blacked out 😎

Great Review.

My transmission on my last car crapped out so I was forced to buy another car recently. I got a 2018 Honda HRV and I really like it. I drive 27 miles to work every day and the gas mileage is great. It has plenty of room especially since it's just me and I really like the design. It has AWD and handles well. I just it had arm rests but otherwise it's a great little car.

I just bought this car since my Nissan Juke broke down and all I have to say is the gas mileage kicks ass!! I was so surprised to get 40-50 mpg on the highway 🛣

I just bought this HR-V 2 days ago and find it to be a smooth ride. It doesn’t have as much power as I’m use to but a great car. The only thing missing from my perspective is the heated butt warming seats. Gosh I miss that from my other car. At any rate, I loved your review of this car and mine looks just like the one sport you reviewed :)

I just got this car on Friday as my first car. Same color and everything except that it’s the EX package. Love this car so much, it’s perfect as a first car. Definitely recommend especially because of all the safety features and everything.

Trading in my 2016 Hyundai GT & purchased Sport model yesterday in blue. Arrives in 1 wk. It has all the bells & whistles I need.

Just got this car and love it

I have the 2022 HR-V . I’m loving it immensely. I won’t go back to a sedan again.

I just ordered the 22/23 version. It is so much more modern, better equipped, safer and much more fuel economic, with lower CO2. The only sad thing is that the glass roof is not available on the Swiss market.

My biggest gripe is while driving I don't feel like I can rest. No arm rest on the right and the door rest is to far away from the wheel. I'd move the steering wheel but then it blocks the speedometer. I purchased a aftermarket arm rest which helped a lot.

LX will work for me. I hate all the bells and whistles. No need for Blue Tooth or a push button start. I like key start; but moon roof would be nice.

This is so much better than the 2023 IMHO. Magic seats, the overall look and the fact that the rear window doesn’t randomly explode.

Hopefully this gonna be my baby

I drove a 2022 Honda HR-V hybrid for my road trip from San Francisco to Yellowstone National Park. I drove over 2100 miles and I average 32MPG for my trip. What I like: camping mode works like wonder when I sleep in it in camping ground when temperature was around 30 degree. It was comfortable to sleep inside while the engine is keeping the temperature around 75 degree. Well equipment with technology: lane centering, blind spot monitor, power seat for both driver and passenger seats, moon roof, Adaptive Cruise Control. What I don’t like: 32MPG is low for a hybrid vehicle. Lane centering is not reliable. Seat is very uncomfortable. It is the worst seat I have tried ever.

Good review

Wait for the new model of course. It will/ should be based on the new Civic platform. Center Touchscreen, rear passenger air vents similar to Asian version. Hopefully larger engine to compete with Corolla Cross. I expect at least 160HP.

I own one of these. I hate the simulated gear shifts. I would rather it just go. It IS underpowered, but just see how successful you are at convincing the cop it can't go 97 MPH when his Lazer says it can.

I traded in a 2020 Honda Passport (Base Model) for this exact version in this video and I actually love this one way more than my previous car.😍

Thank you for this review. I just sold my 2002 Honda Civic LX and have been contemplating between Honda and Toyota (we have a Toyota Sienna and love Toyota cars as much as Honda’s). I want an SUV and have fallen for the HR-V. It’s small yet spacious; I was thinking of going with the EX or EX-L since I would love those heated seats lol this is all new to me! I’ve only ever owned used vehicles and am excited to go check one of these cars out.

I just leased mine and I love it. The only issue I have is the wheel feels like a toy wheel lol. My 2016 Smart had a much bigger driving wheel. It's going to take some getting used to. Super smooth ride overall though.

Leased the EX 2021 which is practically the same thing as 2022. Definitely interested in changing it out for the 2023

I’ll be waiting.

I got it now 2022 I had no choice needed a car but the 2023 looks more official

I have been checking out the Kia Seltos and the Civic Hatchback (and can't wait to check out the 2023 Kia Sportage) for comparison to this one so NO Doubt I will be waiting for the 2023 to see how the competition goes. I would expect it to be like the Civic (engine wise) and with the upgraded tech, etc (the Civic model I want is the top of the line hatchback with the turbo option). If it is just like that one I will totally buy it. Good thing I am shopping way ahead of time before I need to buy. Just my two cents.

I have a 2020 HRV Sport in Milano Red. Not the fastest vehicle but it has the typical great Honda driving dynamics and steering feel. It's small on the outside and rather spacious on the inside. One thing it lacks is an engine temperature gauge in the instrument cluster.

Looks like a nice car. My old car was a V6 Accord... it wasn't impressive (Brakes seized up twice and it had a timing belt that needed to be replaced). I'm hesitant to try Honda again, but may give this one a look.

..i was going for Toyota Cross.. then Nissan Kicks.. but jus a couple days ago, the HRV caught my eye;)

Just got it yesterday love Android auto

I own a 2016 EX which is my daily ride. Besides a battery replacement no problems at all. Very pleased with this car.

Definitely gonna have to check it out. Needing a run around and airport vehicle. Unless there is a SI model I say just get it now. Lol

Hi. Great tour. The 2023 Honda HR-V doesn’t come with the magic seats and with the 2.0 liter engine its missing a little fuel economy. Yes it has a moon roof and heat front seats. But leather heated front seats can be added later. I prefer the 2022 Honda. Its June 2023 and I am glad to find a 2022 that was a fleet vehicle with low mileage. The combined mpg is 30. Glad to have this model for the above reasons plus I like the body style better too.

God dam it looks so clean

10:20 there is also a chrome tip on the EX

The 2023 no longer has magic seats. Great job Honda

Nice review. 👍🏼 Shoppers would be wise to wait for the redesigned HR-V which will get a 1.5 turbo from the Civic, better infotainment and upgraded blind spot warning system. The HR-V is a good grocery getter and mulch hauler, but the 2022 Civic hatchback has as much cargo space and would be a blast to drive. YMMV.

The Canadian version of the Sport has the pushbutton start, standard.

I purchased a used 2019 Honda HRV LX. Much of the features are the same. The tech is lower in mines than this 2022 but since my last vehicle was zero Tech it didn't bother me. I went to the dealership & was told that the 2021 WAS EXACTLY the same as my 2019. I didn't see what the magic seat was but I prob don't have it. I was initially ok with my purchase but still wanted a Suburu Forrester. It's hard to find a used Forrester without a zillion miles on it. The Hondo was less expensive. I was told parts & maintenance are less expense than the Suburu too.

My wife wants one and I aim to please so I guess we're going to Honda. But definitely want the AWD.

Great review video, GP. I really like this HR-V Sport, like I did the previous 10th Generation Civic Sport Sedan, for affordable and sporty, well equipped transportation, but simplistic, without the unnecessary extras if you want to keep the price down, and have less potential things to go wrong, albeit, Honda and Toyotas on their dependable and popular models are reliable and generally trouble free, if well maintained and not thrashed and abused. I would get this one over waiting for the 2023 if the latter has the new styling of the 2022 HR-V available outside of the USA. If the USA specific model is not just options configured equipment that new one available elsewhere, i.e. similar to the new 11th Generation Civic styling, but instead of the hatchback, model, is raised with more vertical cargo space, with the Magic seats it would most likely have, I would go with the 2023. This HR-V Sport has all the basic gear and similar that the Civic Sport sedan has, with the sport tuned suspension, same size wheel/tire combination, sporty exterior styling, including the spoked chrome grill piece that should be on all the rest of the exterior chrome trim and emblems. Everything on the outside is just right to me, and the factory OEM rear side window tint is a plus. The HR-V power is sufficient, but the Sport should have the 158 HP N/A 2.0L engine from the Civic Sport, as should the 2023, and maybe the 180 HP turbo 1.5L engine for the EX & EX-L. The AWD version is + $1500, heavier, and approximately 1 second slower in 0 to 60 MPH and 1/4 mile, but good to have where it may be needed, and the power bump with the 2.0L engine would be just what it needs. I live in Hawai'i, and the AWD would be good if you venture of the road a lot in rural areas, go to the beach and other remote areas here, but the FWD would be better if you do a lot of street and city driving. Also, the higher ground clearance is good in heavy rains and storms where certain areas started getting higher water levels. The AWD has the better rear suspension with the rear sway bar. I am not sure if that sway bar is part of the AWD rear axle setup, or can be added to the FWD version. Nonetheless, the FWD handles great in itself. I like the omission of the Honda Sense package in this trim level for myself, the old school, more secure and reliable keyed ignition, and the analog instrument panel gauges. The sound system may be lacking, but the infotainment deck is sufficient. The ugraded speakers, subwoofer snd amplifiers can be easily added aftermarket. The new HR-V Sport and higher trims should have the 8 speaker stereo in the new Civic Sport Sedan, as I heard it is pretty good. They should also keep the ingenious center console cup holder design. If I got it now, I would get it in 2WD Aegean Blue Metallic or Modern Steel Metallic, and it would be a hard choice between the 2022 Civic Sport Sedan for about the same price because of the added cargo utility I would really make good use of, unless I was springing for a Civic Touring Sedan or Sport Touring Hatchback. Presently, for its vehicle class and price, the Sport is hard to beat with the N/A 2.0L engine being the only thing I really wish it had, to at least put it in the horsepower range of the Civic Sport Sedan.

The redesign will include a hybrid which looks awesome! but that'll crank the price another 10k probably

The noisy engine is awesome!!

My best friend just got this car and holy shit is it nice! I'm so jealous, I have a dinky dinky 2008 Saturn astra

O Man...I took delivery of a 2021 CR-V 2 days ago...=))

Shame Honda the 2022 HR-V models no longer have the passenger side mirror camera. It is on my current 2019 model, and gives excellent lane change view or look for bicycles before making a right turn.

I will wait...

Might trade in my 2017 HRV for this one.

Whats with the lack of storage? I need that slot under the controls without having to reach or search for a pen

If you look up the 2022 hrv there are videos out with a completely redesigned HRV. Is that only for out of the US? Cause the redesigned one is beautiful, much more sporty looking. This one just looks like the old hrv got a small face lift.

You were driving the AWD version which I would never buy. With AWD you get slower acceleration, less MPG and cost about $1500 more when buying it. I don't live in a snow state so I would no way get that. With the FWD you get a 0-60 speed time of about 8.6 seconds, which is plenty fast for me. I love the innovative hidden rear door handles and the Magic Seats. If the new 2023 HR-V in the EX trim is an unreliable higher maintenance turbo version only, then I'll get the 2022 EX.

I intentionally bought an hr v lx awd after seeing what Honda was planning for the 2023 model. The'23 is longer, taller , wider, less fuel efficient, equal in storage capacity, just as slow, and thousands more in price. I wanted a very basic , agile, car with an engine of proven reliability. The '23 might be just fine, but , it is not the same type of vehicle.

Nice. Try the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross limited edition is a nice a reliable vehicle. I buy one and is a good crossover.

Leased one in November. Still waiting for it to come. Lol

Got my girlfriend one for her bday.for 22,750 AWD EX model. I told her not to get that get the CRV. I think it's WAY under powered. 0-60 in the same time as a 98 Caravan. It has the same engine in it as the 2012 plus LX civics. The engine always being up near redline isn't good. CVT are junk. The engine is way way way way way outdated. I got a good deal because I knew what I was doing but it was going for 27k.

Just signed my lease 💃💃

Looking to get this or a Buick Encore

Europe has an all new one for '22. This is a refresh

What about the Transmission?

Would you do a review of 2022 Toyota Corolla cross?

Is there a camera on the right side mirror? Thank you.

The USA got stuck with the outgoing model for 2022, while the rest of the world already has the new redesigned model

I understood I could get powerseats and power tailgate?

The review camera at night time and it's so bright and black and white they need to fix that that's the only complaint it's good in the daytime it goes great in the snow and it's really reliable it's just a great SUV Honda is one of the most reliable vehicle brands and also Subaru and Toyota and Suzuki ours lasted up until 200.000 miles

I’m buying at salvage

Canadian viewers be aware: Our 2022 HR-V and Civic models are different than our neighbours to the south!

Does anyone know when the redesigned model is coming to the US? The hrv is perfect for me and i was hoping to get it in the spring but the new version is more much updated and my speed.

I’m getting a 22- or a 23 hrv or a 2.0 accord if I can find one

I'm disappointed that you don't show the airbag deployment in your test drive. Lol!

I’ve got this car in January 6th 2022

I thought this video was going to tell me if I should wait or not lol

Honda needs to make normal transmission HR-V

Honda undeniably builds good cars. However, the subcompact SUV segment is among the most competitive vehicle categories and the HR-V has definitely aged compared to more recent competition from vehicles like the VW Taos and the KIA Seltos. It still sells well, largely based on Honda's deserved reputation for reliability but it's no better than midpack in terms of interior space, performance, and fuel economy.

Bought the third level up for my son yesterday. More tech than my base 2017 CRV. Ride and drive train noises higher but it's smaller. I probably would have waited to buy but he totaled his car. Waiting would probably have saved money as all the new cars have surcharges on them right now. We did negotiate about half of them off but the dealers just aren't getting many cars right now. It's is a great time to trade in a car or sell a car providing you don't need another one.

I have it and 😍

What is the crash ratings tho on this? I read it's a death trap.

I don’t like the digital gauges too glitchy

Waiting for the HYBRID.

Love it, but will the Fit ever come back or the Element

You have to add $1500 for all wheel drive, that’s crazy. Subarus come with all wheel drive