Small SUVs are some of the most affordable ways to get around. They’re easy to live with, too, packing a lot of space into an easy-to-park form. The Honda HR-V is that company’s smallest, most affordable vehicle in the U.S. It’s brand new for the 2023 model year and already regarded as one of the best subcompact SUVs on the market. The Toyota Corolla Cross was all new for 2022 – new enough that Americans are still learning that there’s now an SUV with the legendary Corolla name.
Let’s take a closer look at these small SUVs and find the right one for you.2023 Honda HR-V The Honda
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HR-V was completely redesigned for the 2023 model year. The all-new HR-V is bigger than the one it replaced, with a more refined interior and upgraded cabin tech. Pricing starts at $23,800. Honda HR-V highlights Classy interior: Both of these models have handsome interiors. But the HR-V’s feels a cut above its competition. A honeycomb line cuts the dash horizontally, adding a modern aesthetic where other subcompacts feel basic. Available leather seats include interesting stitching patterns. It’s a more polished look than we’re used to seeing in this class. Rear seat room: Some small SUV buyers rarely use the rear seats. If you’ll be carrying passengers in yours regularly, though, they’ll appreciate that the HR-V has significantly more leg and shoulder room in the second row than the Corolla Cross. It’s among the largest vehicles in its class now, and Honda used much of that space to be kind to rear-seat passengers. Be sure to read: Car quality is slipping: These are the brands with the most and least complaints, study finds Active noise cancellation: We expect to find ac …