Honda XR-V in Context
The XR-V was built by the Dongfeng Honda joint venture and shares its platform, packaging and much of its mechanical layout with the HR-V sold in other markets, while the GAC Honda joint venture offered the closely related Vezel. The model gave Honda a small, tall-bodied entry in a segment that grew rapidly in China during the 2010s, combining hatchback-like footprint with raised seating and flexible cargo space. Understanding the Honda XR-V generations means recognising that its history is tied to the HR-V family, even though the XR-V name and styling details are specific to China.
Understanding 1 generation
The first generation ran from 2014 to 2022 and was offered solely as a five-door SUV, so the range of Honda XR-V body styles is straightforward. Over that period the car received updates to its front-end design, cabin technology and engine lineup, but the fundamental structure stayed constant, which is why the catalog groups the whole run under one generation. When the modification table for this page is populated, it will distinguish the individual engine and trim combinations that appeared across those production years.