2022 HR-V Interior
Like its engine, the interior of the HR-V is also very much old-school. It's nowhere near as funky on the inside as a Kia Soul or a Hyundai Kona, but the layout is logical, and it feels well put together. The major touchpoints are made of high-quality, soft-touch materials. The rest of the interior is made up of various shades of gray, durable plastic. It may not look fantastic, but it feels as if it will last for decades, even when subjected to destructive toddlers.
Base trim models aren't as lavishly equipped, but Honda's Magic Seat design is standard across the range. As it's one of the HR-V's main selling points, if not the main selling point, that's extremely good news.
2022 HR-V Interior Photos
Seating and Interior Space
While it may look compact on the outside, it's anything but on the inside. The HR-V is a five-seater, and it can seat full-size adults in the second row. Front passengers have 41.2 inches of legroom and 39.5 inches of headroom. Second-row passengers have 39.3 inches of legroom, and 38.3 inches of headroom. To put that in perspective, the Hyundai Kona's rear passengers only have 35.2 inches of legroom at their disposal. So while the Kona might drive circles around the HR-V when it comes to ride and handling, it simply can't match the Honda when it comes to passenger space.
All five seats offer decent support in all the right places. The visibility from the driver's seat is also good thanks to the large windows, while the tall doors and elevated ride height make it easy to get in and out of the HR-V.
2022 Honda HR-V Interior Dimensions:
| Honda HR-V Trims | LX | Sport | EX | EX-L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom Front Seat | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. |
| Headroom Back Seat | 38.3 in. | 38.3 in. | 38.3 in. | 38.3 in. |
| Legroom Front Seat | 41.2 in. | 41.2 in. | 41.2 in. | 41.2 in. |
| Legroom Back Seat | 39.3 in. | 39.3 in. | 39.3 in. | 39.3 in. |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.8 in. | 56.8 in. | 56.8 in. | 56.8 in. |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. |
| Hip Room, Front | 53.1 in. | 53.1 in. | 53.1 in. | 53.1 in. |
| Hip Room, Rear | 47.4 in. | 47.4 in. | 47.4 in. | 47.4 in. |
Interior Colors and Materials
As mentioned before, the interior may look a bit drab, but the quality is good. LX models get black cloth seats and EX models come with a choice of black or gray. It's worth keeping in mind that if you do decide to go for gray cloth, the upper door panels, center console, and dash insert will also be changed to match. The Sport model is only available with black cloth seats to match the black leather trim on the steering wheel and shifter. Leather seats, available only in black this year, are only available on models carrying the additional "L" in the trim nomenclature, like EX-L, and EX-L AWD.
2022 HR-V Trunk and Cargo Space
This is another HR-V party piece. With all seats in place, the front-wheel-drive HR-V has 24.3 cubic feet of space in the trunk. The all-wheel-drive system does have an impact on trunk capacity, but the remaining 23.2 cubic feet is still impressive. Honda's Magic Seats allow you to fold the second row to a nearly flat position, resulting in 57.6 cubic feet of cargo space in the all-wheel-drive model and 58.8 cubic feet in the front-wheel-drive model.
But it's not just the cargo space that's impressive. The various storage compartments are the result of a properly thought out interior design. The rear seat cushions fold up, revealing a large, secure storage space behind the front seats. It also has a large glovebox, center console bin, door pockets, and a large selection of cupholders.
2022 Honda HR-V Trunk and Cargo Space Photos
2022 HR-V Infotainment and Features
Features
The Honda HR-V is generously equipped throughout the model range, though the advanced safety features are only available on high-end models. The base LX model is equipped with manual air-conditioning, a reverse camera, cruise control, manual seat adjustment, one USB port, and tilt and telescopic adjustment for the steering wheel. The Sport trim adds paddle shifters, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, sports pedals, and an additional USB port.
Moving up to 2022 Honda HR-V EX trim unlocks heated front seats, automatic climate control, a moonroof, smart entry with push-button start, and Honda Sensing. The latter is a seriously impressive bit of kit, as it includes a full suite of advanced safety features like forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control. The EX loses the Sport's sports pedals and the leather trim on the steering wheel and shift knob. In addition to adding leather-trimmed seats, the EX-L trim also includes an automatic dimming rearview mirror and speakers surrounded by chrome speaker rings.
Infotainment
The base LX trim is equipped with a basic five-inch screen without touch functionality. It uses physical buttons and a 160-watt four-speaker sound system. It does offer AM/FM and Bluetooth connectivity, however. From Sport derivatives upwards, the HR-V is equipped with a seven-inch touchscreen with full smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. SiriusXM and HD radio are available from EX trim. The Sport model has a 180-watt four-speaker sound system, while the EX and EX-L are equipped with 180-watt six-speaker systems. When not working via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, the interface can be tricky to understand and use. It does have all the features one could expect, but navigating through the various menus isn't as easy as it is in the Hyundai Kona, for example.