HONDA HR-V vs LEXUS IS
Both the HONDA HR-V and the LEXUS IS are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 63,522 HONDA HR-Vs versus 40,251 LEXUS ISs still on UK roads. That makes the LEXUS IS the rarer of the two — there are about 1.6× as many HONDA HR-Vs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the HONDA HR-V is rising (+9.1%) while the LEXUS IS is falling (-4.6%).
Survivors over time
HONDA HR-V LEXUS IS
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
LEXUS IS
Common
40,251
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 1,928 (-4.6%) yr/yr
Peak 63,632 (2016 Q1)
31,284 licensed · 8,967 SORN
Head to head
| HONDA HR-V | LEXUS IS | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 63,522 | 40,251 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 61,782 | 31,284 |
| SORN (off-road) | 1,740 | 8,967 |
| Peak | 63,522 (2026 Q2) | 63,632 (2016 Q1) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 5,325 (+9.1%) yr/yr | ▼ 1,928 (-4.6%) yr/yr |
HONDA HR-V vs LEXUS IS — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the HONDA HR-V or the LEXUS IS?
The LEXUS IS is rarer: 40,251 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 LEXUS IS?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 63,522 HONDA HR-V and 40,251 LEXUS IS still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.