Revived in 2015 after a nine-year hiatus, the Honda HR-V just went through a mid-cycle update and was brought to the 2018 Paris Motor Show for its European debut. Changes are mild, but keep the crossover fresh for a couple more years.

Mild Tweakes

Up front, there's a dark chrome insert above the grille, replacing the old black and chrome panel. The bumper air intakes that hold the foglamps are deeper, while the LED daytime running lights are now standard.

There are no profile changes to talk about, but the HR-V can be specified with new 17-inch wheels for higher-grade trims. Around back, the dark chrome trim on the tailgate mirrors the upgrade made to the front grille. The crossover also features darkened taillights. Finally, the eight-color paint palette includes the new Midnight Blue Beam Metallic.

New Turbo Gas Engine and Diesel Underway

Interior upgrades are limited to a pair of new front seats and revised upholstery. The redesigned seats offer enhanced lateral support, while the standard fabric upholstery is made of higher quality material. Opt for a more expensive trim, and it's replaced with fabric and leather with double stitching. Not exactly of the premium variety, but a welcomed addition. Honda also improved the insulation around the car, which results in a quieter cabin. Some model grades also feature Active Noise Cancellation, which reduces low-frequency noise inside the cabin.

It will get you from 0 to 62 mph in 10.7 seconds with the six-speed manual transmission and in 11.2 clicks with the optional CVT.

A sportier, turbocharged version of the 1.5-liter unit will follow, alongside a 1.6-liter diesel powerplant starting Spring 2019.

Further reading

Read our full review on the 2017 Honda HR-V.