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 Q2 there are 63,522 HONDA HR-Vs versus 51,960 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 (+9.1%) while the HYUNDAI IX35 is falling (-4.3%).
Survivors over time
HONDA HR-V HYUNDAI IX35
HONDA HR-V
Common
63,522
left · 2026 Q2
▲ 5,325 (+9.1%) yr/yr
Peak 63,522 (2026 Q2)
61,782 licensed · 1,740 SORN
HYUNDAI IX35
Common
51,960
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 2,346 (-4.3%) yr/yr
Peak 62,889 (2016 Q3)
49,628 licensed · 2,332 SORN
Head to head
| HONDA HR-V | HYUNDAI IX35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 63,522 | 51,960 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 61,782 | 49,628 |
| SORN (off-road) | 1,740 | 2,332 |
| Peak | 63,522 (2026 Q2) | 62,889 (2016 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 5,325 (+9.1%) yr/yr | ▼ 2,346 (-4.3%) 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: 51,960 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 63,522 of the HONDA HR-V.
How many HONDA HR-V are left compared to the HYUNDAI IX35?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 63,522 HONDA HR-V and 51,960 HYUNDAI IX35 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.