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Gone with the wind!

John Harris, 04/15/2018
2017 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
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I love my 2017 EX Honda CRV except for two bothersome shortcomings: extreme wind noise at 60 mph and functionality of the navigational system?

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Does everything well!

David Pollack., 09/05/2019
2017 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
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Rides, handles and looks great. The overall car is great. You may find other SUV’s that do individual things better- but this overall package can’t be beat. I am getting over 30 mpg.

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CRV review

Don, 06/27/2019
2017 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
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We are disappointed in this car and it was our first experience with a Honda. We have had to replace battery twice. Their was a software upgrade, which Darcars Honda knew about but did tell us about it. We found out through forums about the upgrade then had 5o ask the dealer to make the upgrade. Then we took it in 2 times to repair/replace the door edge guards which had come loose. We are seriously considering trading this car for another type. But this car has proven to be reliable overall.

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Small Suv but Big in storage and safety features

Steve Holmes, 07/11/2017
updated 01/17/2023
2017 Honda CR-V Touring 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
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This is a great choice and a great value if your looking for large cargo space and all the bells and whistles on the safety features on a small SUV. I think it is fun to drive, nimble, very short turning radius, and quick to respond and brake. The music sounds much better than rated. Very comfortable. Cons for me are the 14 gallon fuel tank, I'd prefer 17 gallons to not have to stop as much. The Honda CRV gives a warning to refill at 11 gallons useage which is a little early. Very happy with my purchase. Great value. update After 5+ years, the car has needed zero repairs. It’s averaged 28.5 mpg with mostly city diving- I prefer taking the fuel savings mode off for zippier performance. I have appreciated the touring models features. I use adaptive cruise control daily along with lane assist. It works great in stop and go traffic but I wish it would start braking about 50 feet sooner. Very comfortable seating.

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A/C and Battery Defects

Deborah, 07/01/2018
2017 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
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First I had a defective battery at around 6000 miles. I drove it to the dealer because all the control panel lights came on and the brake pedal jerked repeatedly when I pressed the ignition. Dealer replaced the battery. Then around 12,000 miles the ac stopped working. Dealer said it was a cracked ac compressor and kinked wires so they replaced the entire system. Since then it's been good, but I'm still getting the extended HondaCare warranty from Hyannis Honda (cheapest) in case something else comes up. Love the safety features.

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Bought It and Love It

Donna in New Mexico, 07/15/2017
2017 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
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I was driving a '98 Honda civic HX around town and a 2002 Acura MDX for the interstate. It was time to consider just one car that would satisfy the features of my old cars. I usually buy used but decided to look at the 2017 Honda CRV. I briefly considered the RAV4 but vetoed that. The reviews of the CRV impressed me enough that I bought it sight unseen and no test drive (who does that!). I got the color and model I wanted. I now have a little over 2000 miles on it and have been very satisfied. Pros: not cramped. I was afraid that coming from the MDX the CRV would feel cramped but it isn't bad at all. The trunk area handles my large dog easily. Really like the ease of dropping the rear seats forward. Like the ease of console and touch screen. Everything is within reach and intuitive. There is enough power to pass on the interstate. Was pleasantly surprised at the quietness of the ride and ease of steering. I live in rural southwest so keeping a car clean is a challenge. The desert sand color doesn't show the dirt like some other colors would. Overall it is big enough for the interstate but small enough to drive around town. The capless gas tank was a welcome surprise. With all the technology and ease of pushing buttons I laughed out load when I found the manual lever to open the gas door. Over all the safety features are awesome. Cons: I had real wood in my Acura so could have done without the plastic wood. Just doesn't work for me. The cruise control doesn't hold well on the downhill. It creeps up to 5 miles over the set speed. There is an uneven surface on the back seats when they are let down. I lower them for my dog and the fabric stretched out of shape when she stood on the seats. I am not too crazy about the leather covered steering wheel. The stitching is bothersome.

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New Honda CRv

Venkat koyeda, 05/02/2017
2017 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
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Check the price on Edmund first and try to negotiate on top of that.

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Met My High Expectations

Jan Krill, 07/23/2017
2017 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
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I had a long checklist of criteria and this hit the mark. I am still discovering things that this does! For example, I did not realize that the highbeams came on automatically and then reset when necessary. What a great feature! I needed something with power and good gas mileage and this definitely fits that bill.

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A couple quirks.

Dick in Dayton, 05/15/2019
2017 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
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No CD player. No "hand operated" parking brake, which would be nice when stopped on a slope for a while. Radio controls not user friendly. Great car otherwise.

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Retired engineers review

Mike, 03/26/2019
2017 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
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I have owned the car for two years. Two warranty items, battery died, replaced for free. Plastic piece in shifter cracked and failed. Dealer replaced in a few minutes. The turbo engine and CVT are impressive compared to normally aspirated step transmission power trains. The turbo has a lot of torque and the car just accelerates quietly and smoothly. It takes a little getting used to because it is stepless. Some designs and options try to make it feel like step transmission which from an engineers perspective makes no sense.

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