Visually, the 2019 Honda HR-V is refreshed with revised bumpers, headlights including LED daytime running lights, grille, and taillights.The HR-V’s base trim includes a multi-angle rearview camera, halogen projector headlights, Bluetooth streaming audio, 17-inch aluminum wheels, and a 5.0-inch infotainment screen.
Pros Voluminous, configurable interior Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on most trims Impressive handling
Cons No more manual transmission Powertrain combo is weak and noisy Integrated navigation is only available on top-line Touring trim
Refreshed front and rear styling New Sport and Touring trim levels New center screen system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Honda Sensing suite adds multiple available safety features
Pros Average-size adults fit comfortably in the front and back Clever cargo solutions make it more versatile than rivals Better than most competitors on fuel economy Excellent outward visibility
Cons Climate control interface isn't as good as in other Honda vehicles Front seats are narrow and uncomfortable Engine noise and vibration are palpable Unimpressive power output results in lackluster acceleration
The 2019 Honda HR-V makes a perfect in-town companion with its spacious, flexible interior and good ride quality.
Pros Brilliant interior flexibility Available active safety tech Good value Rides well
Cons Slow acceleration Manual transmission a goner Quirky looks not for all Pricey Touring trim
The 2019 Honda HR-V ranked #7 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Honda HR-V has a score of 8.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 35 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Cavernous cargo hold and rear seat Excellent fuel economy estimates Upscale interior Great crash test ratings
Cons Weak engine Few standard features
Not only is the MX-30 an all-new model for Mazda, it marks the first time the Japanese automaker has experimented with an all-electric powertrain. It's similarly sized to the current CX-3 and the upcoming CX-30 crossovers, but borrows the MX nomenclature of the MX-5 Miata, giving us hope that it will be a performance-oriented option in the electric-SUV marketplace.
Another day, another electric vehicle. This time around it's from Mazda, and it blends all the hallmarks of a sporty city SUV with a fully-electric heart. The MX-30 debuts Mazda's pure-electric e-SkyActiv platform, along with a number of new interior technologies likely to filter through the rest of the Japanese brand's line-up in due course. The all-electric MX-30 is part of Mazda's plan to offer an e-SkyActiv (hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully-electric) vehicle in each of its model lines by 2030. That includes everything from the Mazda 2 through to the dual-cab BT-50 replacement.
Mazda could have played it safe with this one but it didn't. Instead, it went bold. Rugged, in fact. All the more impressive is the fact that the all-new 2021 Mazda MX-30 is the Japanese automaker's first-ever all-electric vehicle. Going bold is something GM, for example, never would have done. Just look at the Chevrolet Bolt. The new MX-30, by contrast, has unique styling inside and out that may not be to everyone's liking. Mazda has been repositioning itself over the past few years as a more premium brand overall, and the MX-30's slightly more rugged look is not what everyone expected. But it also serves as the ideal gateway model for the brand as it takes its first step towards all-out electrification. The question is whether the MX-30 can successfully challenge the likes of the popular Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia Niro EV, and even the upcoming BMW iX3.
