The Honda HR-V is entirely renewed for 2023 and it now boasts more space, more power, more technologies, and a more fun-to-drive character. All of this makes it more competitive than ever against the 2023 Kia Seltos.
The driving dynamics
The 2023 Honda HR-V is more fun to drive than the 2023 Kia Seltos since it benefits from the latest suspension design from Honda which provides a comfortable yet dynamic ride and handling compromise. This suspension is a new independent multilink design that is more responsive while also being more comfortable on rougher roads. The 2023 HR-V is also more fun to drive than the Kia Seltos due to its more powerful engine that delivers more horsepower and torque than the base engine in the Seltos. Inspired by the new Civic with which it now shares its platform, the HR-V features a new steering system that is more precise and capable of transmitting more road feel to the driver.
The comfort
The 2023 Honda HR-V is more comfortable than before and more comfortable than the 2023 Kia Seltos due to its new suspension system and its larger dimensions. Having grown quite a lot for the new generation, the HR-V is now smoother over bumps and imperfections than the Kia Seltos since its wheelbase and overall length are both longer. In fact, the new HR-V is bigger in almost every direction, which makes for more space inside for the driver and passengers and thus a more pleasant experience on longer trips.
The Safety features
The 2023 Honda HR-V is equipped with more active and passive safety features that help prevent collisions of limit their severity. Compared to the Kia Seltos, the HR-V comes standard with more Airbags (including ones for the front occupant’s knees and rear side Airbags). Another feature the HR-V has that the Seltos doesn’t offer is the driver attention monitor that detects when the driver is getting drowsy and issues a warning when it is time to take a pause.