Is the Honda HR-V 4 or 6 cylinder?
The Honda HR-V uses four cylinders and there is no six-cylinder option in current production. In the United States, the latest HR-V runs a 2.0-liter inline-4 with a CVT, delivering around 158 horsepower; elsewhere, a four-cylinder hybrid variant is available in some markets. There has never been a factory V6 HR-V.
Current engine setup in the United States
The U.S.-spec HR-V for the current generation relies on a four‑cylinder powerplant. Here are the core specs:
- Engine: 2.0-liter inline-4
- Power: about 158 horsepower
- Torque: around 138 lb-ft
- Transmission: continuously variable transmission (CVT)
- Drivetrain: front-wheel drive standard; all-wheel drive available
In short, the American HR-V is four-cylinder only; there is no V6 option in this market.
Other markets and electrified options
Beyond the United States, Honda has offered alternative powertrains for the HR-V that still rely on four cylinders. The prominent option is a hybrid version known as HR-V e:HEV (or Vezel Hybrid in some regions), which uses a four‑cylinder engine together with electric motors. Details vary by market, but the configuration remains four cylinders, not a V6.
- Hybrid variant: 1.5-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder paired with electric motor(s)
- On some markets, the hybrid delivers a modest combined output tailored to city driving
Thus, worldwide HR-V powertrains are four-cylinder only, with hybrids supplementing rather than replacing four cylinders. There is no six-cylinder HR-V platform in production as of 2024–2025.
Historical context
Historically, the HR-V lineup has never used a V6 engine. The first-generation HR-V (sold in the U.S. as the model carried through the late 2010s) employed a four-cylinder engine, and the current generation continues to rely on four-cylinder powertrains, with no V6 option offered in any major market.
Summary
The Honda HR-V is a four-cylinder crossover. In the U.S., it uses a 2.0-liter inline-4 with a CVT; in other markets, a four-cylinder hybrid variant is available. There has never been a factory 6-cylinder HR-V.
