Remember the hatchback? The small, rather utilitarian car with a liftgate at the back and two or four doors? Well, the subcompact crossover SUV came in, ingratiated itself into the market, and effectively destroyed the hatchback's presence in the US. The phenomenon began just a couple of decades ago, and now, virtually all automakers who operate within the United States have stopped producing them, save for a handful of outliers, like the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic hatch.One of the subcompacts responsible for the death of the hatchback is the Honda HR-V. Like many other subcompacts, its entry-level price is low, and its options list is rather simple. However, in the HR-V's case, it also happens to be extremely reliable. Its average annual maintenance cost works out to well under a dollar a day. If you spring for an HR-V built in 2022, for instance, you can have the most reliable subcompact crossover SUV in the country for under $20k. A Bargain At Both Ends Honda In 2022, the Honda HR-V's second generation entered its final year, with its first generation having been completed before the model's introduction into the US in 2016. In 2022, Honda offered the HR-V with a base price of $21,870 on the LX-graded, front-wheel drive iteration before any destination fees or taxes were included. Just above the LX trim sat the mid-range Sport, EX iterations, and top-spec EX-L grades. Four years on, the 2022 HR-V has dropped some of its original value. If we take a look at the overall current average used price, all signs point to it hovering around $19,300, as confirmed by checking it out on the CarBuzz Marketplace.In all actuality, that's not a very large difference when compared to its original MSRP. However, this very slight loss in value can work to your advantage in that, despite a higher price of entry, Honda resale values are extremely high, meaning you'll be able to get a better chunk of money out of the thing when you finally go to sell it.Honda The subcompact crossover SUV segment is a packed one. Because of this, the Honda HR-V has its work cut out for it when it comes to setting itself apart from the rest. Of course, its best-in-class reliability is an excellent way to do just that. On the flip side, the HR-V's higher entry-level used price is a little bit limiting for some. To paint a better picture of value for money, we'll take a look at how the '22 HR-V's average used price stacks up to some other models in its segment:If we break apart the 2022 Honda HR-V's value a little bit, its middle-of-the-road placement seen above begins to make sense. For example, the Mazda CX-30 is a bit more luxurious than the Honda, and its engine also produces more power. The Toyota Corolla Cross is roughly the same deal, too. The Kona does offer roughly the same level of kit and luxury as the HR-V, but Hyundai's resale value is nowhere near as strong as Honda's. Reliability Baked Right In Another huge advantage of the 2022 HR-V is its class-leading reliability. Referencing data gleaned from RepairPal, it manages to achieve an average annual maintenance cost of approximately $301. Broken down to a per-day value, that's about $0.82 per day, much less than your daily coffee or breakfast sandwich. Alongside the low maintenance cost, RepairPal awarded the model with an "Excellent" five-out-of-five-star reliability rating, putting it first out of seven total subcompact crossover SUVs rated by the site. How It Manages To Be So Reliable HondaRegardless of your choice of trim, the only engine offered in the '22 HR-V is a 1.8-liter four-pot belonging to Honda's R-Series engine family. More specifically, the mill's model code is "R18Z9", and it boasts things like Honda's quintessential i-VTEC variable valve timing, along with ion-plated piston rings meant to reduce friction. Its intake manifold can alter its length depending on throttle position, and it also takes advantage of numerous plastic and aluminum components, where applicable, in an effort to reduce engine weight.Unfortunately for driving purists, the Honda HR-V dropped its manual transmission option in 2019. Instead, the sole gearbox on offer for the 2022 model year was a CVT. As for drivetrain, front-wheel drive was offered as standard, with all-wheel drive serving as the optional upgrade. Any HR-V trim level could be optioned with AWD for a $1,500 upcharge. Its front suspension is a rather simple configuration, consisting of a MacPherson strut setup. However, around the back, a torsion beam configuration is seen for front-wheel drive HR-Vs, and a De Dion-type suspension was installed with AWD models. What It Has To Offer HondaOne of the '22 HR-V's calls to fame is its cargo capacity, which happens to be best in class. With its second row of seats folded flat, it boasts up to 58.8 cubic feet of space. The huge amount of space is thanks to Honda's Magic Seats, which offer both fold-flat capability and the ability to have the rear seat bottoms flip up behind the front seats. In addition, it sports up to 100.1 cubic feet of total passenger volume.Honda At its base LX trim level, the 2022 HR-V offers most of what you'd expect a stripped subcompact crossover SUV to include. For example, its seats are trimmed in cloth, and it has the smaller, five-inch color LCD screen sitting center stage. Moving into the Sport model grants you some side moldings, a larger seven-inch touch infotainment screen, and a 180-watt stereo system with four speakers. EX grades receive two extra speakers, HD Radio, a power-sliding moonroof, and a much more comprehensive multi-information display consisting of things like a collision mitigation indicator. The top EX-L grade adds leather-trimmed seats as standard, along with an auto-dimming rear view mirror. It's Worth The Money HondaShould you be in the market for something small, practical, and maybe even all-wheel drive, the 2022 Honda HR-V definitely deserves to be on your shopping list. Few other models offer both class-leading reliability, space, and a healthy dose of kit with higher-trimmed models. If you can get over its slightly hum-drum looks, the 2022 HR-V positions itself as a great little SUV with enough dependability and, for that matter, usability, to go around.