HONDA HR-V vs HYUNDAI IX35
Both the HONDA HR-V and the HYUNDAI IX35 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 62,285 HONDA HR-Vs versus 52,775 HYUNDAI IX35s still on UK roads. That makes the HYUNDAI IX35 the rarer of the two — there are about 1.2× as many HONDA HR-Vs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the HONDA HR-V is rising (+9.2%) while the HYUNDAI IX35 is falling (-3.8%).
Survivors over time
HONDA HR-V HYUNDAI IX35
HONDA HR-V
Common
62,285
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 5,229 (+9.2%) yr/yr
Peak 62,285 (2026 Q1)
60,555 licensed · 1,730 SORN
HYUNDAI IX35
Common
52,775
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 2,091 (-3.8%) yr/yr
Peak 62,889 (2016 Q3)
50,552 licensed · 2,223 SORN
Head to head
| HONDA HR-V | HYUNDAI IX35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 62,285 | 52,775 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 60,555 | 50,552 |
| SORN (off-road) | 1,730 | 2,223 |
| Peak | 62,285 (2026 Q1) | 62,889 (2016 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 5,229 (+9.2%) yr/yr | ▼ 2,091 (-3.8%) yr/yr |
HONDA HR-V vs HYUNDAI IX35 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the HONDA HR-V or the HYUNDAI IX35?
The HYUNDAI IX35 is rarer: 52,775 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 62,285 of the HONDA HR-V.
How many HONDA HR-V are left compared to the HYUNDAI IX35?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 62,285 HONDA HR-V and 52,775 HYUNDAI IX35 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.