2023 Honda HR-V reportedly getting the Civic's 2.0-liter:
it found documents Honda filed with the California Air Resources Board outing the 2.0-liter as the engine of choice.
The naturally aspirated 1.8-liter cylinder in the current HR-V makes 141 horsepower and 127 pound-feet of torque. Therates it at 28 city, 34 highway, and 30 combined miles per gallon when the mill turns the front wheels only, or 27 city, 31 highway, and 29 combined when powering both axles. The naturally aspirated 2.0-liter pulled from the Civic makes 158 hp and 138 lb-ft, less than substantial gains.
Since the HR-V employs a CVT now and the 2.0-liter is plugged into a CVT as well, we figure matters will hold steady there, but with somewhat lowerdue to the shape of the vehicle. It's possible Honda's pledge of"more responsiveness" results in small changes to the powertrain to ensure drivers feel a difference, but it's more likely referring to the additional power the Civic engine has over the old HR-V's. And there's also still the chance the turbocharged 1.