2026 Honda HR-V

All 10 of the models in our cheap SUV list are subcompacts, and they’re ordered by base price, from least to most expensive.

The 2026 Honda HR-V has an attractive and spacious cabin — spacious in the front seat, that is; subcompact SUVs like the HR-V are snug in the back for adults.

Here's a quick look at four things we like about the 2026 Honda HR-V, and two things we don’t after driving one.

Continuously variable transmissions allow the engine of a car to continuously operate in its most effective rpm range.

The 2026 HR-V is a better value than the 2025 model across the board, with a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and wireless device charging now standard.

During the Honda Spring Event, buyers can get up to $1,500 cash back, and lessees can get as much as $1,250 off. Find out the deals on the Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V and more at Cars.com.

Hot on the heels of updates to the bestselling CR-V compact SUV, Honda has announced updates to the 2026 HR-V subcompact SUV.