The 2016 Honda HR-V smartly trades a little of the Fit's fuel economy for exuberant styling, more headroom, and optional all-wheel drive
The HR-V's shape is interesting if a little busy; the cockpit's styled and finished better than in the Fit
Ride quality is the HR-V's best performance attribute; power is just adequate from the 4-cylinder and CVT.
Honda extracts an amazing amount of rear-seat space and storage room from the HR-V
The HR-V gets top crash-test scores from the NHTSA, but the IIHS begs to differ.
From Bluetooth streaming audio to touchscreen controls to LaneWatch cameras, the HR-V ticks the most important feature boxes
Fuel economy is at the top of the small-SUV class, with EPA ratings of up to 31 mpg combined.
Pros
Perky little shape
Magic Seat's clever, endearing
There's still a manual on the order sheet
Standard rearview camera and Bluetooth
Absorbent, composed ride
Cons
Mid-tempo acceleration
Average handling
Styling might be a little busy