Video: What's New With the 2026 Honda HR-V?

(gentle music) The biggest news for the 2026 HR-V is that this nine-inch display, which was previously only available on the top EX-L model, is now standard across the lineup. So the least expensive HR-V to the most expensive now gets this display. It's got standard wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto. Great features to have. The graphics are okay, they look a little bit dated. The user interface however, is great. It's one of my favorites in the class. The only other real downside is that it's not quite as large as the screens you can get in things like the Toyota Corolla Cross, or say the Kia Seltos. But it's a great upgrade for the entire HR-V lineup. With standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto comes standard wireless device charging, which is a really nice to have feature. Honda's wireless charging pad hasn't always been my favorite. I've had difficult times sometimes establishing a charging connection or maintaining one as I go over bumps or even sometimes really sharp turns. But if that's the case, you do still have a charge-only USB-C port and a USB-C data port as well. What isn't new for the 2026 HR-V is your engine choice. You don't have one. While you can choose front, or all-wheel drive for every version of the HR-V, you only get one engine, a two-liter four-cylinder with 158 horsepower paired to a CVT automatic transmission. And if that sounds slow to you, it is. This is actually the slowest subcompact SUV we've ever tested. These updates really don't change what the HR-V is. I'm still confident I could beat it in a foot race, but it still has a standout interior. And now that the larger screen is across the lineup, it's a much better value. For more expert video reviews, be sure to subscribe to Cars.com's YouTube channel. (gentle music)