Ultimately, this is more about the HR-V being exceptional. Top trim levels are a little ritzier thanks to two-tone color choices that make things a little dour. It too can have some simulated leather on the dash, but it’s a comparatively plain environment with more hard plastic. Functionality is also strong with lots of useful storage. This applies even to the midgrade Sport trim, pictured above, which even gets cool-looking cloth upholstery. Where most SUVs at its price point have hard plastic, the HR-V has cushy simulated leather trim. It looks terrific, knobs and buttons click with Audi-like precision, and materials are top notch. The HR-V interior is its finest attribute, and apart from perhaps the Mazda CX-30’s, a class-leading offering. Read our full 2023 Honda HR-V Review Read our full 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Review Which has a nicer interior? Let’s take a closer look at each in a variety of different categories to help answer which might be a better choice for you. The reliability and value retention provided by Honda and Toyota is undeniable, though, and there are in fact areas that are class-leading (just not many). Neither is one of our top recommended choices in their segment.

Like a Big Mac, however, popularity does not automatically equal the best available product.

The Toyota was actually one of the 10-best-selling cars in the entire world last year. The 2023 Honda HR-V and 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross are two of the most popular subcompact SUVs. 2023 Honda HR-V vs 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross: Which is better? We don't recommend either, but each has its strong points

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