2026 Honda HR-V Debuts in Canada with New Styling and Tech Upgrades

• New standard tech: Honda’s gateway SUV gains larger touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatibility, and wireless phone charger
• Styling enhancements: exterior and interior upgrades further increase appeal of award-winning second-generation HR-V   

The Honda HR-V is now on sale in Canada featuring stylish design upgrades and enhanced standard technology. Arriving at Honda dealerships this week, the HR-V comes in four attractive and well-equipped trims, the LX (FWD and AWD), the Sport (AWD) and top of the segment EX-L (AWD).

“The HR-V has been a successful gateway to our brand offering proven value, reliability and fun to drive characteristics in a compact package,” said Emile Korkor, Assistant Vice President Honda Canada. “The upgraded features, advanced styling and more standard tech will enhance its appeal to Canadians looking for a vehicle that’s easy to park, with the cargo and passenger space they need.”

The HR-V is just the right size SUV for buyers looking for a compact vehicle with a sporty driving experience, while offering plenty of space and utility for adventurous weekend escapes. For better traction management on and off road, every HR-V is available with Real Time All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Intelligent Control™.

New Features for 2026 HR-V:

• Refreshed exterior and interior styling details
• Larger 9-inch HD touchscreen (+2 inches) for LX and Sport trims
• Wireless Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™ compatibility (standard)
• Wireless phone charger (standard)
• Pewter Gray 17-inch alloy wheels (LX)
• Berlina Black 18-inch alloy wheels (Sport – up from 17-inch)
• Larger machine-finished 18-inch wheels (+1 inch) (EX-L)
• Solar Reflection Metallic and striking Boost Blue Pearl paint colors
• Privacy rear glass now standard on all trims
• Gloss black tailgate badging (Sport)
• Silver steering wheel spokes (EX-L)
• Dynamic climate control knob lighting (EX-L)
• Front footwell lighting (EX-L)

Key HR-V Features:

• 7-inch digital instrumentation
• Responsive 2.0-litre engine
• Available Real Time All-Wheel Drive with Intelligent Control™
• Fully independent rear suspension
• Hill Descent Control
• Three driving modes; Normal, Eco and Snow
• Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies
• Next-gen front airbags
• Standard front occupant knee and rear passenger side-impact airbags

What’s New for 2026
The enhanced appearance of the 2026 HR-V features sharp new wheel designs on all trims: HR-V LX now features a Pewter Gray 17-inch alloy wheels and HR-V Sport rides on newly styled 18-inch Berlina Black alloys (up from 17-inch); at the top of the range, HR-V EX-L gets new machine-finished 18-inch alloy wheels (up from 17-inch).

Additionally, HR-V Sport now comes with gloss black tailgate badging and two all-new exterior paint colours are available: sophisticated Solar Reflection Silver Metallic and striking Racing Blue Pearl – exclusive to the popular Sport model.

Inside, HR-V now boasts a host of new standard features, including more advanced technology. HR-V LX and Sport gain a larger and easy-to-use 9-inch colour touchscreen (+2-inches) with a faster processor for lag-free performance, wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatibility, and a wireless phone charger – all standard and smartly integrated to enhance the cabin experience. USB-C ports are conveniently placed throughout the cabin.

The stylish and sporty interior of HR-V is also enhanced with the top EX-L trim now featuring sophisticated silver steering wheel spokes, dynamic climate control knob lighting and new front footwell lighting.

2026 Honda HR-V Pricing & Fuel Economy

Safety for Everyone
Honda is committed to further advancing safety for everyone sharing the road, which is captured in the Honda global safety slogan “Safety for Everyone.” Based on this commitment, the second-generation HR-V is a leader in crossover safety performance thanks to advanced active and passive safety technology that is standard equipment. This includes the Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver assistive technologies, the latest version of the Honda proprietary Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure and next-generation airbag technology designed to cradle the head and offer enhanced protection – all standard on all HR-V models.   

For more information on the Honda HR-V click here.

About Honda Canada
Honda Canada Inc. was founded in 1969 and is the parent company for both Honda and Acura vehicle brands in Canada. Since 1986, the company has produced Honda engines and over 10 million cars and light trucks at its Alliston, Ontario manufacturing facilities, where the Honda Civic and Honda CR-V are currently built. Honda Canada has invested over $21 billion in Canada, and each year sources over $3 billion in goods and services from Canadian suppliers. Since its inception, Honda Canada has sold over five million Honda and Acura passenger cars and light trucks in Canada through a dealer network of more than 280 dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.hondacanada.ca.

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1. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) excludes tax, freight and PDI, applicable fees, levies and duties, premium exterior and interior colour charges, insurance, license and registration. Dealer prices may vary.
2. Selling Price includes MSRP, $2000 for freight and PDI, a $100 A/C charge, Dealer Fees as determined by the dealer (which may vary by dealer and province), regulatory fees as applicable, and all other applicable fees, levies, and duties (all of which may vary by region and dealer). Vehicle Price does not apply to customers who lease or finance the vehicle. Premium exterior and interior colour charges (where applicable), license, insurance, registration and applicable sales taxes are extra. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary (but may not be available in all cases). Vehicle Price current as of date of publication and may be subject to change.
3. Based on Government of Canada fuel consumption ratings; Actual fuel economy will vary based on several factors including, driving habits, vehicle age and condition, temperature, terrain, loading, use and maintenance – use for comparison only. For more information visit http://vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca.