One in all Honda's hottest automobiles is getting a refresh this 12 months. Dubbing 2022 the 12 months of the Crossover, the Japanese automaker is kicking off the marketing campaign with a preview of its 2023 Honda HR-V.

Launched in america in 2015, the HR-V has change into one of many firm's high sellers, with greater than 137,000 leaving supplier heaps in 2021.

In a press briefing, American Honda government vp Dave Gardner mentioned that the brand new HR-V will construct on the top-selling efficiency of the 2022 mannequin.

"With elevated versatility, fashion and efficiency, this new HR-V will play a good bigger position as a really aspirational car because the gateway to the Honda model," he added.

The 2023 Honda HR-V will include an up to date entrance fascia. The dimensions of the grille has been lowered with the Honda emblem embedded into the entrance of the hood as a substitute of a separate silver strip.

On the rear, the headlights are additionally getting a facelift with tighter shapes.

The present HR-V, when powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine with all-wheel drive, is EPA-rated for 40 mpg within the metropolis and 35 mpg on the freeway.

As a crossover, the HR-V straddles the road between sedan and SUV. The 2022 mannequin can also be Honda's most reasonably priced car with a beginning MSRP of $21,870.

2023 Honda HR-V Rendering
Honda teased the forthcoming 2023 HR-V crossover in two rendered pictures right now.American Honda Motor Co., Inc

These procuring between the HR-V and the 2022 Honda Civic sedan ought to understand that the Civic begins at $22,350.

The 2022 Honda CR-V SUV, a step above the HR-V within the firm's lineup, begins at $26,400.

No pricing particulars for the 2023 mannequin have been launched but. The 2023 Honda HR-V is anticipated to go on sale by the tip of 2022.