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1 out of 5 stars

Couldn’t wait to get rid of this vehicle!

Krzy4Duke247, 02/04/2018
updated 08/06/2018
2017 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful

The vehicle looks great! However, the small 1.5L engine feels like it’s struggling at times to pull the weight of the vehicle. The interior looks amazing, but the infotainment system is the biggest piece of trash I’ve ever seen. Screen goes black constantly, touch screen is not responsive at times, and when it is it’s delayed a few seconds. The steering wheel in the EX isn’t leather wrapped, making you feel like you’re gripping a CHEAP piece of plastic. Transmission struggles to keep up compared to the Accord CVT and the Civic CVT. THIS IS THE MOST UNCOMFORTABLE CAR SEAT IVE EVER SAT IN. ONE HOUR INTO A DRIVE AND YOUR BUTT IS NUMB. Be cautious .......

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Dangerous in cold climates

Howard Berman, 02/11/2019
2017 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

The 1.5 liter turbo engine will not warm up in local driving in cold weather and will not produce enough heat to defrost the windshield making driving in the snow dangerous. I would only recommend this car to people living in warm areas of the country (Florida, Georgia, Texas, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, etc. This is definitely not a car for snow country. I traded mine in after 7,000 miles after Honda would (or could) do nothing to improve the situation.

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5 out of 5 stars

A good buy

Al Zvinakis, 05/04/2018
updated 05/20/2024
2017 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I have owned a 2017 CRV for seven years and am generally pleased with its features. It would be a nice feature if the rearview camera could be turned on while driving. There are a several features which do take some time to learn. The average mpg since owning and driving in the economy mode is 33.6 which incldes three trips to FL and normal suburban driving. While the engine is very economical it struggles a little in going to a strong headwind. I haven't had to add any oil in between changes. Every now and then the sound system acts funny but like a computer if I turn off the engine and then restart it the system reboots itself and works fine. The mileage now is 42000 and I have replaced the tires. Haven't driven much now, only 1000 miles in the last six months since an oil change. The maintenance minder shows the oil life at 50%. Looks like no matter how many miles you drive the minder will tell you after a year the oil needs to be changed. Using an iPhone with Waze or Apple Maps eliminates the need for a factory-installed GPS. Overall, a good buy and no complaints.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great ... with room for improvement

CRV Convert, 02/28/2018
2017 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

On the whole, this is a wonderful vehicle so far. However, I have only had it for a couple of months. After a serious auto accident that totaled my previous sedan, I opted for the larger CRV with added safety features. The assisted cruise control is great, slowing up automatically when a slower vehicle is in front of you, preventing you from coming upon the slower care too quickly. However, the lane keeping assistance has room for improvement and at times can be dangerous. For one thing, it does not function well in the rain or when the windshield wipers are on. The more serious issue occurs in construction zones where there may be multiple lines painted on the road with new traffic patterns. On one occasion, there was a new traffic pattern in a construction zone with jersey walls on either side and the lane keeping assistance was confused by the painted lines and pulled me toward the jersey wall.

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Good for 8 hours or 50 miles whichever comes first

mmruiz, 09/05/2017
2017 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
17 of 23 people found this review helpful

Had the car for 8 hours and it died. The car went crazy and all the lights started flashing on and off (interior, dashboard and exterior). Car would not start. Ultimately had the car towed back to the dealer on a flatbed.

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