The Honda HR-V Offers More Storage Space Than You Might Expect

We have customers coming in every day asking about the 2023 Honda HR-V because they have been hearing that it’s a worthy vehicle to invest in. As your local Honda HR-V dealer, we can confirm: Honda did a really excellent job with the current model of this subcompact SUV. It’s a super fun vehicle with spirited handling, a peppy engine, conservative fuel economy, and a nice range of trims. Those who are looking for seating for five, a sporty behind-the-wheel experience, and a comfortable interior, all for an impeccable price, should definitely pay us a visit and test drive the Honda HR-V.

Today, we want to talk about all of the reasons we recommend the HR-V to people with large and always-changing cargo needs. Drivers can be misled by the “subcompact” designation and think that there will be no room for their stuff in vehicles of this class. However, the 2023 Honda HR-V is what we call a storage extraordinaire. Honda has filled this vehicle with creative, thoughtful, and somewhat secretive storage features that give it something of a clown car nature––you just won’t believe how much stuff can fit inside of it. It isn’t necessarily going to rival the full-size SUV options on the market, but it’s not meant to.

We know that HR-V drivers are often thrill seekers, and thrill-seeking tends to involve stuff––large stuff like athletic gear and coolers full of those snacks that fuel you between kayak rides and rock climbing. We want drivers to know that they can count on the Honda HR-V to accommodate all those adventure essentials. Here are some of the storage features of the HR-V that make it really stand out.

Starting with the basics, the rear seats of the Honda HR-V fold entirely flat and boast a 60/40 split-folding design for those times you only need to create some moderate extra storage space. Thanks to this feature, you can easily turn the entire area behind the front seats into a massive trunk that’s perfect for storing large coolers, bulky gear, speakers, and really everything you need for a great weekend outdoors. When you fold down just one portion of the rear seats, you can make space for a singular extra-long item, too. When the second row of seats is down, you get a nice 55.1 cubic feet of storage space, which is more than enough for that piece of furniture you spontaneously grabbed at a yard sale. With the seats up, the trunk still has a solid 24.4 cubic feet of cargo area.

The tailgate boasts an extra wide opening and low, flat bottom, making it really easy to load. Some trunks have raised walls, and hatches can often have a frame covering part of the trunk opening, but the HR-V has a massive opening, meaning you can get those larger items in without having to work any magic. It’s also perfect for just sitting on, facing outward, on those days you want to park at the beach and watch the sunset.

The trunk of the HR-V comes with four standard tie-downs. These are really handy when you need to keep items from rolling or flying around when driving. If you plan on taking your HR-V down some bumpy roads––which we know adventurous drivers tend to do––you’ll really appreciate that these ties keep your items in place. Nobody likes to pull up to their destination only to realize the cooler tipped over and all of the beverages spilled out.

The HR-V even has a hidden rear compartment that’s perfect for stashing some essentials. If you’re an avid camper, then you might bring a range of valuables in the vehicle, from speakers to a projector for movie night to your device chargers and more. You’ll be confident that these are safe when you’re off for your half-day hike, knowing that they’re tucked away in the hidden rear compartment.

In the driver’s area, there’s a large center console that helps you stash all of those small items you want to keep nearby while driving. It has an attractive high-deck design with two large beverage holders to keep refreshments on hand. The console lid flips up to reveal a generously sized storage area inside. Here, you can easily keep items like sunscreen, snacks, a cell phone, and other small valuables.

Here is something we make sure to let all outdoor enthusiasts and thrill seekers know about––the generous number of attachments available for the HR-V, specifically designed to secure some of the most popular gear. If you know you’ll be using your HR-V for your active lifestyle, definitely ask our team about these accessories.

You don’t need to let your bike take up room inside the HR-V. Just get the bike attachment. This lockable roof accessory can securely accommodate two bicycles, fully intact, meaning you don’t need to disassemble your bikes to put them up there.

If you’re hitting the slopes often, you should definitely check out the snowboard attachment. This roof accessory accommodates skis and snowboards. In fact, it can hold up to six pairs of skis or four snowboards, so it’s ready to take all of your friends or family’s gear to the mountains when the powder hits. It has large release buttons that make it really simple to take down your gear when you’re ready to use it. This feature is also handy because it keeps your wet skis or boards fresh from the slopes on the outside of your vehicle, keeping your interior dry.

Finally, ocean and great lake lovers can check out the surfboard attachment. It also goes on the roof and can attach up to two paddle or surfboards. It boasts soft, weather-resistant padding to prevent damage to your boards. Plus, its telescoping design can custom-fit boards up to 34 inches wide. Grab your surf buddies and get their boards on the roof of the HR-V––the roof rack will mean all five seats stay open.

We always get a tingle of excitement when customers who are interested in the Honda HR-V ask, “But isn’t it too small to fit my passengers and all of our stuff?” We get ready to blow their minds with all of the ways the HR-V is designed to accommodate your luggage, groceries, gear, equipment, and more without issue. Honda didn’t want its drivers to have to choose between bringing passengers or cargo, so they designed the HR-V with all sorts of clever cargo features and areas. We’ve had customers gather around in shock while they watched us load up the HR-V to capacity. Just when they think we can’t possibly fit one more item in the vehicle, we fit three more things in.

The HR-V is made for explorers and those who lead an active lifestyle. Activities require stuff, and Honda gets that. Between the foldable seats, huge tailgate opening, hidden compartment, large console storage, and thoughtful lineup of roof attachments, you shouldn’t find that you have to leave anything behind on your next big excursion.