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Previous Honda's Better
Bailey, 07/28/2016
updated 02/13/2017
2016 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
27 of 49 people found this review helpful
This is a poorly made vehicle made in Mexico. The horrific paint jobs that come through on these is a disgrace. Missing clear-coat, dirt in paint- panels don't fit flush, etc. I've owned previous Honda's in the past-mainly made in Japan. Take my advice and don't buy these Mexican made junk piles. I've regretted my purchase since day one. The selling dealer has been great however; they can only do so much. I cannot wait to trade in on better vehicle- and it won't be another Honda. Now six months later, the exhaust has a terrible rattle under certain speeds when accelerating. The overall quality of this vehicle leave a lot to be desired. I'm looking for a change this Spring.
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Acceleration is Horrible
Merrimack, NH, 09/13/2015
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 19 people found this review helpful
I'm really disappointed in the HR-V's acceleration - I have been waiting for well over 6 months for this vehicle to arrive in New Hampshire .... I'm so disappointed, my 2001 Honda Civic EX accelerates faster than this vehicle. -not sure what I'm going to do for a vehicle now considering I've had my heart set on this for almost a year
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Another Great One From Honda
CJ Mund, 11/19/2016
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had a 2011 CR-V and thought about trading it in for Crosstour. I'm glad that I waited, because I purchased the HR-V this year, and it is a classic Honda vehicle. The thing I love about the HR-V, other than it's roominess, is the fact that it actually feels beefy. I was not expecting to sit up so high, but there really is pretty good clearance on this thing. We also own a Fit, and there is considerable height difference in the two. I recently drove it in downtown Seattle, and the thing can turn on a dime. The handling and the drive are wonderful. The Fit has such bad road noise, so I was hoping the HR-V wouldn't follow suite, and it doesn't. It's very quite at 70 and even 75 mph. I have been getting about 33 mph on my commute to and from work. Overall, I love this car. I don't see too many of them on the road yet, so a lot of people will stop and ask me what kind of car it is. Love it.
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I HR-V! Do you?
Henry, 06/12/2017
updated 01/22/2019
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It is a slow car with minimal pick-up. Gets you from point A to B, that's it. Blind spot camera is cool although I haven't used it much. Small, Reliably, affordable, and a great first car. Also gets good fuel economy (about 30 mpg with the car in eco mode half the time) and only takes $20 to fill up the tank when almost empty (June 2017). Heated seats are nice when cold. Ample storage for gear and groceries. Only real complaint would be that there are no LED lights on the vehicle what so ever (I know I'm picky). All in all great car, perfect for kids/young adults and easy to park.
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I LOVE my HR-V!!
Andrea R, 12/26/2021
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I actually had to order my HR-V due to the color I wanted (green). After owning it since Oct 3, 2015, I only have one issue....the digital dash (odometer, gas gauge, mpg, etc) doesn't come on in the cold weather. I'm working with my dealership to try to get this fixed but it's expensive. However, this was my very first NEW car purchase and I still love my 'Esmerelda'! Get up and go for highway driving is a little lacking, but I've also driven nothing but 4 cylinder engine cars for years. I absolutely love the lane view for the right turn signal! I don't have all the new safety features...but I have to say that when the time comes to replace her, I'm strongly considering getting another HR-V.
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LOVE THIS CAR
sara, 06/17/2017
2016 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
this is my first car and I absolutely love it! it's great having a safe car that will last me into my adult years too. the bluetooth is great because I can call people or change music without taking my hands off the wheel or eyes off the road.
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Perfect College Student Car
JD, 10/30/2018
updated 05/02/2022
2016 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I may be biased because this is exactly the car I was shopping for, and purchasing a 2016 model for $15.4K when new ones are going for $24K was sweet. My third Honda - should go to 300K miles. 4/2021 Update: Still going strong. No repairs needed in 4 years. 4/2022 Update: Turns out this is the perfect car for driving to your first post-college job interviews and moving all the stuff accumulated in four years. Lots of cargo space.
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Owned for 3 months
Alicia, 04/02/2017
2016 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for just over 3 months. And I have to say I truly love it! I knew this was the car for me from the second I sat in it. I find that the seats are very comfortable, unlike some other reviewers. I think this is just because I'm very small, while my average sized bf find it to be just ok. My only complaint is that it can occasionally get louder than my old Prius at high speeds. But it's really not even that loud.
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All fashion, no fuction.
thelainster, 07/03/2015
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 29 people found this review helpful
I set out on a mission to buy a CX-5, but as a first time new-car-buyer, my dad advised me to get a Honda. At the time, the only CUV was the CR-V ( which I happen to think look like stinkbugs) so I waived him off. Then, I checked the Honda website and fell in love with the appearance and versatility of the HR-V. I bought it and almost immediately regretted my decision. I am 5'8' of legs and the HR-V just doesn't fit my stature. I even went so far as to modify the seat for an added tilt, which helped but didn't solve the problem. Plus, now I am farther away from the barely telescoping steering wheel. Overall, I am very torn on the whole thing.
Disappointed
Cheryl Cote, 01/24/2016
2016 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
16 of 29 people found this review helpful
The performance for the car is great, but I was totally disappointed in one area. My HRV is suppose to have voice activation regarding mobile phone usage. When I couldn't get this feature to work, even after my sales person to hook it up, I called Honda. They told me that the voice activation works with I phones and a limited no. of androids. A lot of consumers, including myself, have android phones. I feel that listing this as a feature is very misleading. I use to have a Honda Fit and had no issues with the voice activation system. I am very disappointed and feel that I was deceived.
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Economical crossover
JMM, 11/06/2016
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Easy to handle, wished it was more android friendly. Fortunately, I have a Nexus 6 P phone and took a bit of time to initially pairing it to the HRV' but it did pair, has phone contacts, Pandora. Can say the name and it calls the person. I'm happy with the HRV. I wanted a smaller SUV, and this is it.
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Big on Safety
A, 03/07/2021
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've had my HR-V since September of 2016. Unfortunately I was just in an accident on 3/1/21. But let me tell you....this HR-V saved my life. While my 2016 HR-V was totaled as a result of the accident I walked away from the accident COMPLETELY unharmed. While I had the HR-V my only complaints was the engine being a bit underwhelming. I also wasn't a big fan of the climate controls being all touch screen. I think Honda should rethink that aspect and bring back the dial for the climate control section to make it easier to adjust while driving. HR-V handled great in any weather including snow. Doesn't have all the bells and whistles as a CR-V but you get your bang for your buck with the HR-V. My replacement will most likely be the 2021 HR-V.
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"Honda".... What is there to think about!!
natalie ewing, 05/14/2016
2016 Honda HR-V EX-L 4dr SUV w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love my new car!! It has such a quiet interior. It just handles so effortlessly. The turning radius is amazing! It feels good to purchase a Honda knowing it has an amazing resale value as well.
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Best in class
Steven Hayes, 10/02/2016
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Best small SUV except maybe for Kia Soul but no AWD in the Soul which is a huge deficiency.
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Honda HRV
Eugenia Riollano, 04/28/2016
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is a great looking vehicle. It s got good performance however, a little pricey if you are trying to get "all wheel drive" like you would need living in the city of Buffalo. I wanted to purchase the vehicle and made an offer but 2 Honda locations refused to negotiate the price. A third dealership agreed to my offer, but low-balled me on my trade in.
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Good at being adequate
Patrick, 05/25/2017
2016 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2016 Honda HR-V LX AWD as my family's secondary vehicle which I occasionally use for work. I had previously owned a Jeep Renegade that I absolutely loved and my wife had a 2015 Subaru Crosstrek. (we traded in both our Renegade and a Subaru Crosstrek for a Jeep Grand Cherokee as we wanted something bigger and I had a company car at the time - then I switched jobs and lost the company car, so we needed something ASAP). My primary reason for getting the HR-V vs. the Renegade or Crosstrek was that for an equally equipped Crosstrek, I was looking at about $25,000, and for an equally equipped Renegade about $27,000. The HR-V came in at $22,500 sticker price. I liked the styling of the HR-Vs I had seen on the road, went by the Honda Dealership and got a great deal on a left-over 2016. I am now about 3,000 miles into owning the vehicle and my experience has been ... adequate. There is nothing overly exciting about the HR-V. It isn't a bad looking vehicle, but it isn't an eye catcher. It just kind of is what it is. I enjoy the handling of the HR-V, it is great for tight parking lots, around town and city traffic driving. There is a zippy, go-cart feel to the HR-V, reminiscent of driving around my old 1987 Honda Prelude I had in college. It is also surprisingly solid on the highway and has a solid, upright seating position that feels surprisingly like a real SUV (vs. complaints I always had with my wife's Crosstrek which felt unsecure on the highway and I felt like I was sitting on the floor). I have never had an issue with acceleration. I constantly see complaints about acceleration in other people's reviews. Ok, if you're looking for a sports car, this isn't it. But one thing I feel everyone overlooks is that if you want better acceleration, there is a "sport mode" you can put the HR-V in which gives you just that at the expense of some MPG. The cargo / storage versatility of the vehicle is its high point as there is a lot of cargo space when the seats are down. The "Magic Seats" are a cool car showroom gimmick but I honestly have never used them nor do I see a need to. I have not yet had the opportunity to drive in bad winter conditions. Ok, now to the negatives: The MPG is not at all what I had hoped for. The Renegade I had averaged about 26 MPG mixed use, and my wife's Crosstrek averaged about 31. I am in 3000 miles right around 26 with 90% highway driving, sport mode off and eco mode on. I will get 30-31 on a straight highway trip, but I am not impressed considering the Renegade got that, and in the Crosstrek we would be at 40+ mpg with straight highway driving. I did not have either of those vehicles long enough to "break them in" either (both had around 10,000 miles when we traded them in, and I was getting that kind of gas mileage from the start). So I would say the HR-V falls short in terms of MPG. Also, the back seat is just plain awful. Yes, there is good leg room and head room (awesome actually), but the seat design is uncomfortable. The head reads fold down into the seat to provide the driver with better rear views. If you have someone sit in the back seat, you have to pull the head rests up. The seat back is still very low with the head rest providing most of your upper back support. It has a jump seat feel to it .. it might work for kids, but as a 5'10, 200 lb. adult, I found it to be very uncomfortable. Another complaint is that there are cheap materials throughout the vehicle. The deck of the cargo area is practically felted cardboard. I purchased the OEM cargo trey/liner which was not any better. The carpeted floor mats the vehicle came with are cheap so I purchased weather tech mats. My number 1 complaint is that with the LX non-leather version I have, the door sills are upholstered with fabric instead of a wipe able surface. This means that if it is raining and you open the door, it gets soaked. Since its fabric, it holds the moisture. I had to exit my vehicle in a parking lot downpour and the door became completely soaked. I am concerned how this will hold up over time. I also feel that Honda could have done better with the ground clearance. I bought a crossover AWD vehicle to handle NE Ohio snowstorms, beach driving, and the occasional camp road or muddy event parking field. With 6.7" ground clearance there is no chance for beach driving. Yes, I knew this going into buying the vehicle ... but considering the HR-V's competitors all have 8+" of ground clearance, I feel like they missed the mark. I have scraped the underside of the nose on some parking space curbs - in my opinion that shouldn't happen with a crossover. Hopefully with the next generation HR-V, Honda will have made these small little tweaks which would turn an adequate crossover into a great one. By then, I'll probably have traded it in for a Renegade or Crosstrek.
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one of the worst vehicle purchases I ever made
Edgar S., 01/23/2017
2016 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 12 people found this review helpful
Having owned Honda vehicles the past few years, 1996 accord , 2000 CRV. I thought the quality will stay the same if not a little better. I was dead wrong. I have low standards, however, I got this car for my daughter, thinking that Honda reliability will make us be worry free for the next few years. First issue, front windshield blurry in the bottom inch before the dashboard, hey, what can you do , its not perfect, its a $21000 dollar vehicle, not gonna bring it to the dealership to replace it, we can live with that. Second issue , no engine temperature gauge, I mean come on now, how hard can it be for Honda to put that in, okay , I guess we can just get a scan gauge to remedy the issue. Third issue, its been raining here in Los Angeles, the past few days, and guess what? the rear passenger side has some leaks ,primarily the seat belt is soaking wet, aside from that the trunk has leaks too, in the same side. I mean, wow , this is supposed to be Honda...what happened to your quality control.?I've only had the HRV for 6 months, at 6300 miles, garage kept . pampered and babied like my other old Hondas..Now I have to bring it the dealerships here in L.A. I'm not sure how long they will fix it or not and they might not even offer a loaner car, I think, hope i'm wrong ...what a disappointment. Imagine the molds that may be in those wet areas ...Now i'm stuck with this HRV, can't wait to get rid of it....
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Problem with Brakes
John Flynn, 04/08/2016
updated 04/16/2020
2016 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
14 of 27 people found this review helpful
Brakes pulsate when they are applied on an incline
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Love It!
n/a, 09/14/2016
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Great small crossover. Drives smooth and is safe. No issues at all. Glad I made this purchase.
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Lovely Honda HR-V
jlomtfury, 03/30/2016
2016 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Hello, This lovely small SUV is everything I was looking for... and it finally arrived! Thank you Honda!
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Buy an HRV, hire a PT or Chiropractor
Jessica, 07/28/2017
2016 Honda HR-V EX-L 4dr SUV w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful
I really love this car and have wanted to purchase it since it's first release. This year was my time to do so because my Civic was totaled in a hail storm. I have realized, now, that my middle back pain started when I purchased this car. Ever since the purchase of this vehicle, I have had constant middle back pain on the right side. I have just purchased a support pillow to use in the vehicle and hope it helps, but after a 4 hour trip (with frequent stops) my back is still hurting with the pillow. My next step will be to visit the doctor and, although I'm fortunate to have great healthcare, $70/week on PT visits is not something I have in the budget, especially now with a car payment.
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this car was not meant for me!
lise gray, 10/03/2016
updated 04/20/2018
2016 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful
first, i traded my CRV for this thing. I was never so upset, as i had done it on a whim. My other car was luxurious. But i went and traded for this one. No thank you, it was NOT good in the snow at all. i'm a very good driver. but one day slid right through traffic lights which were red on my side and ended up crossing the road, thankfully no one hurt. Another time i came around the bend to enter a major highway, and the car slid, and slid, and i hit the guardrail. I know people will say that it's a good road, but i traded it in, i was so upset . and will never do this again. Trade quickly , this car's value went down in 3/4 of a year by 6000$ so i was very very upset. No more HRV for me! Never again, and if someone asks , i will say Buyer beware!!! by the way, the reasons, i mentioned above accident, was this car, IS NOT HEAVY AND TERRIBLE IN THE SNOW!!
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Disliking this car each day even more !!
yajaira Jaquez, 12/29/2016
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2016 Honda HR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 22 people found this review helpful
This car seems very nice and comfortable at your eyes, but the truth is that it has many things that do not work properly. The oil gets bad fast and i have to change it too often. I can`t stand the brakes on this vehicle, very poor acceleration, I feel the transmission on this car is no good at all. Ac does not cool enough, the car gets hot in minutes. The brakes make a strange sound and i can feel as if it hit my foot as I press the brakes. I don`t feel safe at all. Also the interior looks very nice but I only have this vehicle for ten months and the seats look like a five year old car. The sound from the outside, inside the vehicle is too loud. When I am driving I feel like if the windows are open when they are all close. If I am park any sound from outside is heard clear inside the vehicle, sometimes people close their vehicle doors park behind me and I can hear like if someone hit my car with something. I definitely want to give this car back and get my money. I paid around $35,000.00 for this car and is not worth half of it.
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HR-V--OVERALL GOOD BUT...
Clarence S., 11/21/2016
2016 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Good overall value. Interior space and layout good. My LX model has fewer tech features, just essential items, nothing fancy, no sunroof to leak, etc. Suspension needs improvement. Ride on delivery date was very rough and bouncy. Ride home was about 25 mi, let tires cool overnite, found tire press to be 35 psi on all tires. Placard reads 32psi front, 30 psi rear. Reset tire press and ride improved slightly. Still too rough riding for a new car. Leased my suv 7/21/16, has 2000 mi as of 11/19/16. Currently, ride seems to be a little smoother, but still too rough/bouncy for a new car. Air cond seems under powered, cools but slowly and takes awhile to really cool car. I live in Hawaii and local temp is on avg- < 90 degrees. Tires are Michelins, which ride rough and are a little noisy at freeway speeds < 60 mph. I want to replace the michelins with goodyears for a smoother ride but its a lease car (3yrs/36,000 mi) so no sense buying another set of tires. However, if I had "Bought" the car, I definitely would sell the Michelins and get some Goodyears. After reading several buyer reviews about other service issues, poor dealer response, etc., I am glad I only have to deal with possible probs for 3 yrs, then turn in the car at lease end. Overall, the hr-v is a good value except for the poor ride. With my low expected annual mileage, I may not experience the range of issues reported by other owners. I did get an "Excess wear/tear" warr to cover me when I turn in the suv. I definitely would look at the mitsubishi outlander as a replacement suv. So, I hope I don't have probs or service issues like other owners. If things change, I will definitely update this review. So far, no probs. Perhaps a 3-yr lease/rtn is best. Keeping my fingers crossed for no probs!!
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Good little value crossover
Tech Guy Ty, 08/09/2020
2016 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
PRO: Flexible cargo hauling and storage with the “magic seat” that can either fold flat or the bottom flips up creating enormous amount of space in the middle. This is an amazing feature that should not be overlooked if you are moving stuff a lot. Also fuel economy is not bad on the highway around, 28 mpg real world with the LX and manual transmission. CONS: The interior is noisy at highway speeds 60mpg and up Lots of leaky seals and wind noise as well as engine noise at higher speeds. I feel the fuel economy is not as good as it could be. Being a manual and a 1.8 Liter engine, I expected a solid 36mpg but is is not possible on the highway. The gearing in the manual is plain awkward. I have owned several manual transmission cars and pretty much only drive sticks because I like them. The gear ratios in the HRV are just weird. The engine is adequate for putting around town but not great for darting out nor for passing. It is a bit poochy. The fuel tank is a bit too small with the fuel range being only about 200 miles give or take. The rear wiper is not a standard size and impossible to buy online or at an auto parts store. I’ve only found a direct replacement at the dealership (expensive and inconvenient) or by cannibalizing something from the auto parts store (also not elegant or cheap) Another con is that it is impossible to tow anything- even a small trailer so forget that. I’ve seen a kit or two, but the owner manual specifically states it is not capable of safely towing or hauling anything external. Even the factory roof rack has a very low weight limit. This is not really built for any kind of external hauling, so keep this in mind if you plan this or need this functionality. I do not. Overall: Overall value is good. This is a very practical grocery getter around town and decent economy on the highway. The Honda name means it will probably give years of trouble-free service. However, this is built on the small Honda Fit platform, so don’t expect extra plushness nor any level of performance. This is a great value vehicle for the purpose which it was built: reliably and affordably hauling the kids/family/groceries around town without costly repairs.
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Not So Good
Cinelle, 10/17/2016
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 18 people found this review helpful
All the negatives are true, I never read or made any reviews but I have to read about HR-V, coz for a brand new car, I'm like what's going on with my brand new car? So, I have to see what other people are saying about this car. I thought it was just my car. And also, not even a month when I got a check engine, an electric parking symbol, and it keeps blinking, at the Honda service center, they said that's weird, they fixed it, the problem was ,oxygen valve or something...they have to changed it..
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First Honda
John, 08/08/2016
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2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful
We live in a rural area 10 miles to to a very conservative driver, slow acceleration, coast to stoplights and stop signs and do not go over speed limits and I get 35.5 mpg average. We have had the car 3 years now and no problems, we are very satisfied. 5*
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I love it
Josette Brooks, 02/08/2016
2016 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful
I like everything about this vehicle. So far I don't have any complaints.
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Horrible!!!
Mrbigg, 10/21/2016
updated 11/23/2016
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
14 of 35 people found this review helpful
Front driver seat is not designed to fit a human being. Incredibly uncomfortable! The head rest on the driver seat tilts your head forward and cannot be adjusted. Absolutely no lower back support or adjustment ability to the lower back driver seat. So many corners cut to cut costs on this thing. If it was 12k I might give it more stars, but for 24k, no way! No cupholders in the backseat. No side storage space in the back hatch section. Left-hand driver side armrest is rock hard and uncomfortable as hell. No knobs on dashboard controls make it very difficult and awkward to adjust the music and climate controls. A few positives with this car would be good gas mileage comfortable right arm rest for the driver seat and the right turn lane camera. Gutless motor and no legroom for the driver made this a bad choice for me and l'm pissed I bought it. I had to eat my loss and trade it back.
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Shane Henry, 12/25/2015
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 30 people found this review helpful
Overall the HRV is an okay vehicle. Minor issues, the key-less entry on the drivers side only opens the drivers side, the passengers side opens all door. I was told by Honda's dealership that this is a safety issue (That's B.S. because if the passenger side opens all of the doors isn't that just as unsafe)? 2nd issue, if you receive Honda's factory remote start, Honda only gives 1 remote for the remote start, in addition, you have to carry the key-fob and the remote start controller. 3rd issue, you/ your passenger does not have the ability to view HDMI/ change bluetooth settings, because of "safety" again. (Come on give me a break we are over doing this safety clause, you are already warned every time you start the vehicle, in fact when the lane view switches back and forth, that is much more distracting than changing bluetooth settings in traffic). 4th issue, limitation bluetooth selection, my Samsung tablet cannot connect to the bluetooth, it is only for phones, or that what my display states. 5th issue, no options for additions, power seats, doors (tail gate), etc.
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Great Idea but could use a few tweaks
Anita Campbell, 02/01/2016
2016 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 15 people found this review helpful
I test drove and also researched a AWL HRV EX as a smaller alternative to a CRV LX. I loved the smaller overall size, good safety rating and adaptability of the seating which allowed the second row split seat to fold flat forward or fold back. The passenger seat folded backwards into a flat position and literature showed the ability to haul a kayak on that side of the car. The HRV also has a cute "hidden" back door handle that meets the triangular shaped rear side window. For the difference in exterior space between the 2016 HRV EX and 2013 CRV LX which I currently own, there was about 6 inches in width and length. However, the front seat of the HRV was quite cramped feeling (left to right) in comparison. Also, sitting in the front at a comfortable distance to the steering wheel and controls, (I am 5'3") felt like I was right up against the windshield. Headroom was very limited and I felt my 6'3" son would have to crouch sitting in the car whether front or back seat. My major concern, however, was in the smallness of Horsepower of the engine. (The HRV uses the same one as the Honda Fit). I previously owned the smaller 1998 Honda Odyssey for 12 years which many criticized for poor pickup and although lower (150) in HP than my current CRV (185), the Odyssey still scored 9 more horses than the HRV (141). I am a senior and don't have a need for speed but if I am going to have a car that can carry materials from home and garden centers or an occasional piece of furniture, I don't want to be straining on the highway. This is the first year the HRV is being offered and I am hoping that future models will address some of these concerns. It would be welcome also to see the price tag fall a bit lower in comparison to the CRV.
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It's a great looking, great value, all around fun.
Bob, 11/10/2016
updated 05/15/2017
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
I would Test drive a few models before purchasing.
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Economy air and heating
Pam, 01/17/2017
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
My biggest problem with the HRV was the heating and cooling system. I drove for over an hour with the AC on max and it felt like I had a fan blowing in my face. It never got cool. If the temp is over 80 be ready to sweat. The dealership told me it was an economy car with an economy heating/cooling system. And they totally correct!! The heater would eventually heat up but the the air was never cool. I kept it on max at all times. Test it on a hot day, with the car sitting in the sun and you will have a good example of how poorly the system works. If you just need a car without air then it's great, got great gas mileage. But I had to get rid of mine, burned up or froze 9 months out of the year
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Misty Grrrreeen
al na, 09/23/2016
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
Its a beautiful crossover. I owned FIT prior to this.
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DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU BUY!!!!
R.Miller, 10/24/2015
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
19 of 53 people found this review helpful
This purchase has been a huge disappointment for me! Has hardly any power when accelerating uphill. Tape from factory put marks all over it. When they did the rustproofing they scratched the driver side fender up to hood of SUV, it had to be buffed out which I thought the whole hood of the vehicle was going to dent in. Its as if its made out of tin! Notice NO CARPETING!!!! Really Honda? For 23,000!!!! No navigation system, doesn't sync with android, radio doesn't tell you what song is playing its generic. Has bluetooth wow! Never buying another Honda again! You pay out the butt for nothing worthwhile, very very basic generic SUV!
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Rita's Hard Rock Vehicle (HRV)
Rita Williams, 11/16/2016
2016 Honda HR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great little SUV
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Great CAR
Shane, 01/22/2016
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 10 people found this review helpful
Perfect CAR
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Love It
Tyson Bowers, 06/29/2016
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 10 people found this review helpful
I traded in my Honda insight to get something a little bigger and with AWD. Wanted to stick with Honda but didn't want a big SUV. Very happy with the purchase to this point!!
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Like my Honda HR-V
thomas kingsbury, 08/03/2016
updated 02/10/2017
2016 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 8 people found this review helpful
Honda quality, a very nice automobile.
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Stylish economy
CMR, 02/02/2023
2016 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great little SUV. Easy to park in urban settings. Performs well in snowy conditions. Looks good going down the road (style is important!) In 6+ years it has been a reliable, low maintenance vehicle. Thus far, only routine maintenance required, which I always have done on time at a Honda dealership.
First Time Honda Buyer
M. A. Remington, 09/30/2021
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had always bought GM or Ford vehicles so this purchase of a Honda was new to me. I have family members who have had Honda cars & SUV's & they really had good things to say about them. I seen this used 2016 Honda HR-V & took it for a test drive. I fell in love with how it handled & rode so smooth. I was so surprised to see how much room it had for storage. I like how the back seats not only can be folded down but also the seats can lift up too. I was very impressed by the safety features it had as well. I think I will be very happy driving my Honda HR-V for years to come.
CVT Fail Otherwise nice
No More Honda CVT Fails, 03/13/2024
updated 03/20/2025
2016 Honda HR-V EX-L 4dr SUV w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is our last Honda. We used to buy Honda or Toyota for reliability. Now just Toyota. Honda CVT Transmissions are poor quality disasters waiting to fail. Ours went at only 88k miles with no warning. There is an extended warranty Honda provides for 7yrs/150k miles for the CVT Belt but we were 3 months outside the extended warranty and Honda would not help us even though we have had 5 Hondas. No more Honda's for us. Reading up on the CVT issues with Honda, and based on transmission shop confirming lots of issues, we are done buying Hondas, We're fixing and trading in this low quality Honda for a Toyota or vehicle with a reliable drivetrain. Look up all the Honda Transmission fails, especially CVTs before you consider the HRV, CRV and others. Buyer beware. Honda was once a quality manufacturer that stood behind it's vehicles, but no longer. Sad. My wife now has a Toyota Corolla Cross with the super reliable ECVT transmission (not a cheap belt driven transmission like Honda and Nissan now use). The Ecvt has solid planetary gears and no cheap belt. Much better and has a proven reliability record in many Toyota hybrid vehicles for I’ve a decade. Good riddance Honda.
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What a fun car to drive!
Seth C., 07/04/2022
2016 Honda HR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Needed a car for comfortable highway driving for work. The HR-V fit the bill. 32 MPG. Have had it for three months and driven 10K with no problems. HR-V came with 53K miles. Needed to change transmission and differential fluids. Runs great. Having a great time enjoying the feel of the steering. Added mods like roof cross bars and mud flaps. What a fun car to drive.
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Transmission went bad
Sam, 02/16/2022
2016 Honda HR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Transmission went bad around 60k like another reviewer. Thankfully a 3rd party extended warranty was purchased with the car and and it was fixed for free. Metal shavings was found in transmission
Versatile and reliable. I love my HR-V!
AdventuresWithBanana, 01/22/2020
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had my HR-V for over 3 years now and still love it. This car has never let me down and has been extremely reliable, not a single issue so far. Living near Seattle, it's been a great car for city driving and parking in tight spaces, but I can also take it to the mountains and have no trouble on forest service roads or driving in the snow or pouring rain thanks to the great AWD technology. The backseat is large enough for almost anyone to fit comfortably and when the seats are folded down, it's a good place to sleep or throw your skis or your bike without having to deal with racks! The HR-V has enabled many adventures and I hope to keep it for many, many years to come.
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Dominic Ledwith, 02/22/2017
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Awesome car for people that want what a CR-V used to be, without the overbearing modern CR-V price and size!
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2016 Honda HRV EXL-NAVI ( EASY RIDER )
Geoffrey Alford, 03/04/2017
2016 Honda HR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Smallish, Great electronics / safety features / dash & data display, very accurate & user friendly navigation system, great fuel efficiency ( subject to driving style - I got 26 city & 36-42 hwy depending on road conditions ) small engine ok for size of car but minimal acceleration at hwy speed, lane change camera great for big city driving where fast and safe lane changes are needed.
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Honda HRV-elwith navi
rick mannoia, 10/17/2016
updated 04/24/2018
2016 Honda HR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Best car for the money. I bought the 100,000 mile 10 yer bumper to bumper. I should keep this car 10 years
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HR-V not worth it
Brian, 05/22/2017
2016 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2016 HR-V in December 2015. I drove it for 18 months and put 30,000 miles on it. This car is a big rattle trap! Driver seat squeaking, rattles from the rear end, rattles from the dash, rattles from the sunroof, and several more that I care not to get into. It didn't matter if the road was smooth or bumpy, the issues were prevalent. I finally had enough and traded it for a 2017 Honda Civic EX-T Coupe. I figured that since my daughter has a 2016 Civic EX-T sedan since December 2015 with excellent gas mileage and no issues, I would give the Civic a try. So far, I LOVE IT!
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Great Car and excellent value.
Hideki Hara, 04/27/2016
updated 10/31/2016
2016 Honda HR-V EX-L 4dr SUV w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Shop around from different dealers. I only found Anderson Honda in Palo Alto who offered a price under sticker. George was the best sales person there and there was no pressure to purchase anything additional. I knew the price of the car prior to stepping in to the dealer showroom. Most other dealers charged sticker claiming that this car was "hot" and was in demand and therefore no discount off sticker price. Had it's oil changed on Friday and service noted missing coolent cap on resevoir. Odd thing to be missing from a new car?
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