Used Honda HR-V for sale

What types of used Honda HR-V cars are there?

The Honda HR-V is the Japanese manufacturer’s answer to the crossover market, sitting beneath the CR-V family SUV.

Three separate generations have been available over the years, each with a totally different design, but they all aim to appeal to the same sort of buyer.

Popular Honda HR-V trims

Trim levels will vary depending on which model you’re looking at. Below are some examples from the third generation, introduced in 2021.

> Honda HR-V Elegance - entry-level model with LED headlights, heated front seats and smartphone connectivity

> Honda HR-V Advance - appealing mid-spec example with powered boot lid, keyless entry and a heated steering wheel

> Honda HR-V Advance Style - this variant includes minor upgrades like a better sound system and plusher materials and finishes

Honda HR-V history

The first generation was reasonably popular but only remained on sale until 2005 because ultimately, it came before drivers started going mad over SUVs.

The second-generation HR-V arrived just at the right time.

> Second-generation Honda HR-V (2013) - stylish and premium-looking affordable crossover with a large boot, clever rear-seat storage and punchy yet efficient engines

> Facelifted Honda HR-V (2018) - tweaked exterior design and improvements to efficiency and refinement

> Third-generation Honda HR-V (2021) - brand-new design with upright grille and hybrid-only powertrain capable of around 52mpg

What features does the Honda HR-V have?

The third-generation Honda HR-V comes with everything you’ll ever need, including a large nine-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera and bright LED headlights.

High-spec Advance models add real luxuries, like heated seats, a heated steering wheel and a powered boot lid, with Advance Style models gaining an upgraded sound system, a wireless phone charger and style enhancements.

Is the Honda HR-V reliable?

Honda is known for building extremely reliable cars, whether that’s a compact hatchback or a large SUV, a simple petrol-powered model or a more complex hybrid or electric system.

Thankfully, the HR-V lives up to this reputation, so whether you’re going for a second- or third-generation used Honda HR-V on cinch, you should have no major issues to worry about.

How much does the Honda HR-V cost to run?

Third-generation models are only available with Honda’s e:HEV hybrid powertrain, which gets a claimed 52mpg.

In reality, many of the earlier petrol and diesel models should be able to come close to this with some gentle driving.

Insurance can be a touch above average, but plenty of other factors come into your premium, so check the costs with your insurer first.

Who is the Honda HR-V suitable for?

A used Honda HR-V for sale is a less obvious choice when it comes to crossovers, so while everyone else is driving around in a sea of the same cars, you’ll be able to stand out in this eye-catching model, whether that’s around town or on some twisting country roads.

Similar hybrid options include the Hyundai Kona, Toyota C-HR and Nissan Juke.