2022 Honda HR-V SL
Carivo independent review & score
Carivo independent review & score
The 2022 Honda HR-V SL. Carivo rates it 7.7/10 — middle of the pack. It does enough right to be a reasonable choice, but the scores don’t make a compelling case for picking it over class leaders.
Reliability is its strongest dimension at 8.5/10 — owner data backs that up with fewer unplanned repairs, lower running costs, and better resale than most suvs in this class. Performance is a serious liability at 6.4/10 — well below class rivals and a score that should factor heavily into any buying decision. Don’t overlook it.
In the mid-range suv market ($30,000–$37,882, 28 MPG, 5 passengers), it gives buyers what they need without forcing trade-offs. At 4 years old, this model predates meaningful updates to the Honda HR-V SL lineup. Check how the current generation scores differently before committing to the older version.
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