2027 Honda HR-V: Honda Keeps Its Small Crossover Simple There’s something almost refreshing about a car range that doesn’t require a spreadsheet to understand it. The 2027 Honda HR-V comes in 3 trims—LX, Sport, and EX-L—and all share the same engine, transmission, basic dimensions, and 5-seat layout. What changes is the equipment, not the fundamental character of the car. For drivers around Columbia, MO, there’s a 158-hp engine, as much as 55.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, and the option of Real Time AWD™ from the bottom of the range to the top. No Engine Hierarchy Here Every HR-V uses Honda’s naturally aspirated 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, producing 158 hp and 138 lbs. ft. of torque through a continuously variable transmission. FWD is standard, while Real Time AWD™ with Intelligent Control System™ is available on LX, Sport, and EX-L. Econ, Normal, and Snow drive modes are standard, along with Hill Descent Control, and the chassis combines MacPherson struts at the front with a multi-link rear suspension. EPA fuel-economy ratings are 26 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 28 mpg combined with front-wheel drive. AWD models return 25 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined. In other words, choosing AWD costs 1 mpg on the combined figure. Three Trims, Three Different Priorities The LX isn’t painfully basic. It comes with 17-inch Pewter Gray alloy wheels, LED headlights, automatic climate control, a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, and wireless phone charging. Sport changes the appearance with 18-inch Gloss Black alloys, a Sport grille, gloss-black detailing, heated side mirrors, and a chrome exhaust finisher, while heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, remote engine start, Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®, and a 6-speaker 180-watt audio system add substance. EX-L concentrates on comfort, adding leather-trimmed seats, an 8-way power driver’s seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, an 8-speaker 180-watt audio system, a one-touch power moonroof, and 18-inch machine-finished wheels with Berlina Black inserts. Small Outside Doesn't Mean Cramped Inside At 179.8 inches long on a 104.5-inch wheelbase, the HR-V remains compact enough to justify the description, yet the cabin numbers are respectable. There’s 41.9 inches of front legroom and 37.7 inches in the second row, so rear passengers haven’t been sacrificed in pursuit of a tidy exterior footprint. Cargo capacity is 24.4 cubic feet with the second row upright and 55.1 cubic feet after folding the 60/40-split rear seat. LX and Sport provide 98.7 cubic feet of passenger volume, while EX-L drops slightly to 97.3 cubic feet, due in part to its standard moonroof. The Safety Equipment Doesn't Start Halfway Up the Range Honda Sensing® is standard on every 2027 HR-V. It includes the Collision Mitigation Braking System™, Road Departure Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, Lane Keeping Assist System, Traffic Sign Recognition, Traffic Jam Assist, and Driver Attention Monitor. Moving to Sport or EX-L adds the Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Monitor. EX-L adds Low-Speed Braking Control plus 4 front and 4 rear parking sensors. It’s a straightforward equipment progression: the core driver-assistance systems arrive on LX, with additional low-speed and surrounding-traffic assistance appearing farther up the range. Choose the Equipment, Then Consider AWD For Columbia drivers, selecting a 2027 Honda HR-V comes down largely to equipment and traction rather than mechanical performance. LX establishes a strong technology baseline, Sport adds heating, convenience features, and visual changes, while EX-L brings leather, more cabin equipment, and additional driver assistance. Drivers can explore the new Honda inventory at Columbia Honda, compare LX, Sport, and EX-L configurations, or schedule a test drive online today to decide which version suits the way they drive.
