The Honda HR-V has received a new flagship e:HEV RS hybrid variant, offering minor cosmetic tweaks for an extra $1500 over the e:HEV L that previously topped the range.

Pricing is unchanged for the carryover members of the small SUV lineup, which haven't received any specification changes.

Available to order now, the new HR-V e:HEV RS is priced from $44,400 drive-away, undercutting similarly specified rivals including the Hyundai Kona Hybrid Premium (from $45,950), and the Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos Hybrid 2WD (from $47,990) – both rivals are priced before on-road costs.

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The RS is distinguished externally by a unique grille finished in Bernina Black, along with blacked-out lower front bumper trim, door garnishes, mirror caps and 18-inch alloy wheels. It's also available in an exclusive Crystal Black exterior finish, while inside there are unique red stitching details.

Honda has been expanding the number of hybrid variants within its lineup, and expects more than 80 per cent of its sales this year to be of hybrid models.

Pricing

Drivetrains and Efficiency

There's a choice of two powertrains in the HR-V lineup.

Dimensions

The HR-V is a small SUV that, in Australia at least, seats only four occupants.

Servicing and Warranty

The Honda HR-V is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, with hybrid variants receiving an eight-year warranty for the battery. Five years of roadside assistance is included.

The first five services are capped at $199 each.

Safety

The Honda HR-V has a four-star rating from independent safety authority ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2022.

Standard safety equipment across the range includes:

• Adaptive cruise control
• Autonomous emergency braking
• Lane-keep assist
• Traffic sign recognition
• Tyre pressure monitoring
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Reversing camera

Hybrid variants also receive rear cross-traffic alert.

Standard Equipment

There are four members of the 2026 HR-V lineup.

The Vi X comes standard with the following equipment:

• Automatic LED headlights with manual height adjustment
• Automatic high-beam
• 18-inch alloy wheels with 225/50R18 95V tyres
• Tyre repair kit
• Matte-black wheel-arch trim
• Proximity entry with push-button start
• 7.0-inch instrument cluster screen
• 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Google Built-in
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Satellite navigation
• DAB+ digital radio
• 1 x USB-A outlet
• 1 x USB-C outlet
• 5-year complimentary Honda Connect subscription
• 4-speaker sound system
• Black fabric upholstery
• Single-zone climate control
• Electric parking brake with auto hold
• Power windows with one-touch up/down for driver's window
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
• 60:40-split/folding rear Magic Seats

The e:HEV X adds:

• Adaptive high-beam
• Active cornering lights
• Automatic headlight levelling
• Piano-black wheel-arch trim
• Paddle shifters
• Black leatherette/fabric upholstery
• Heated front seats
• 6-speaker sound system

The e:HEV L adds:

• Hands-free power tailgate
• Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors
• Rear privacy glass
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Heated steering wheel
• Dual-zone climate control with rear air vents
• Power windows with one-touch up/down for all windows
• 2 additional USB-C outlets

The e:HEV RS adds:

• Additional piano-black exterior details including mirror caps, side skirts, grille
• Red stitching details on seats, steering wheel

Colours

The Honda HR-V is available in the following exterior paint finishes, none of which carry an additional surcharge:

• Crystal Black (e:HEV RS only)
• Slate Grey
• Premium Crystal Red
• Premium Opal White Silver (excludes Vi X)
• Botanical Green (excludes Vi X)
• Platinum White

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