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Went from 2007 Fit Sport to HR-V EX to 2017 HRV EX
Dan Dormio, 09/15/2015
updated 10/05/2017
2017 Honda HR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
208 of 215 people found this review helpful
I knew basically what I wanted but did not know what would give it to me. I looked around and had never heard of the HR-V until I was looking at a CR-V and remarked to the salesman that it was bigger than I wanted. He asked if I had looked at the HR-V. He had one. I looked it over and the salesman and I took a test drive. It had the magic seats that I really liked in the Fit. It was bigger, which I was looking for, quieter, nicer ride, etc. The features were excellent although the USB, HDMI, and 12 volt power supply are inconveniently located. At the time I was driving my F150. I took it home and came back with my Fit. I then took the HR-V for a ride by myself. I took it home and got my wife and we went for a ride, curvy road, highway, etc. I just had to have it back before the dealership closed. This was a Saturday. I bought it the next week. I just returned from a trip where I drove from Arkansas to Maryland and back. I have no regrets. The car performed fine in every respect, ride, comfort, mileage, etc. The automatic climate control is wonderful. I filled up in Cumberland, MD and stopped for the night in Morehead, Kentucky with still about a third of a tank of gas. I filled up when I left Morehead and had a third of a tank or so when I got home. I used the Honda Nav app that I downloaded to my IPhone as my GPS. I carried my regular GPS along just in case. The Honda Nav App was great. A $60.00 down load, an HDMI cable, a lightning adapter from Best Buy, and a USB charge cord for the IPhone to keep the phone charged and forget the regular GPS. It runs through the 7" display. I am extremely pleased with the HR-V, price, features, ride, everything. I had no problems in the mountains in West Virginia or Maryland. I mostly left it on economy the whole trip until I hit the mountains and then I turned it off for the the extra power. Car did fine. I now have approximately 16k miles on it. Have had it about 54 weeks. I have taken it to northern Illinois, Maryland 4 times, and Florida once. I am extremely happy with the HRV. I will be taking it to south Dakota soon. Note, it cruised the SD 80 mph speed limit with no problem and I have had no problems in the mountains with it. I basically set economy on and left it. Very seldom do I take it out of economy. I had my 2016 HRV EX for approximately 14 months. I put approximately 18,800 miles on it. I had no complaint with the car at all. I traded it in about 5 months ago on a 2017 HRV EX-L-Navi-AWD. The main reason I traded was I wanted an AWD. I took it to northern Illinois over Christmas. I cannot say anything negative about the HRV at all. Even with the upgrade to AWD it still gets good mileage, although I did drop some from the 2 wheel drive, but then that is to be expected. The HRV goes about 10,000 miles between oil changes. For me it has been a great car. I wanted something bigger than the Fit but smaller than the CRV. The HRV fit the bill perfectly. It rides and handles well. Acceleration is very adequate but it is not a race car. The acceleration, even on mountains is very adequate. I have run mountains in Arkansas, Kentucky, Maryland, West Virginia, and South Dakota. In my opinion they are great cars. Just returned from a 12 day trip to Arizona. Have also taken the 2017 HRV to northern Illinois and Maryland. Will be going to Maryland again, likely within the next 3 weeks. I love the car. It is plenty big and comfortable for two people to travel in. We also have a Honda Cross Tour. It is a very nice car also. We used it for trips until I got the HRV. Now we use the HRV for trips. If we were traveling with more than just my wife and I we would use the Cross Tour but the HRV is perfectly fine for two people to travel in. Plenty of room for our stuff, plus souvenirs and stuff we pick up along the way.
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I <3 my HR-V!
Trasid, 03/01/2017
2017 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
59 of 61 people found this review helpful
I test drove many different vehicles. Along with Honda's history of vehicle reliability, I picked the HR-V for the following reasons: It's a great looking vehicle with great mpg. (I am averaging 36 mpg on each tank of gas and I expect that to get better!) It's very reasonably priced for a vehicle that has heated seats, a backup camera, a right turn lane/signal camera, push start and a moon roof. The front seats sit a bit higher and are much easier to get in and out of as compared to the civic.
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Consider the HR-V for your second or third car.
MG Brown, 03/17/2017
2017 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
96 of 103 people found this review helpful
It is just slightly a month after delivery of our Honda HR-V EX AWD. There were certain dealer-installed options that we wanted, and we found after using the ‘build your Honda’ tool on their website, that installation and other required installation kits were not included in the price of the options. This raised the price considerably and was a bit of a sticker shock. If you are planning to have options installed, check the price of labor, etc. on the Honda e-store for a more realistic bottom line price. Speaking of dealer installation charges, shop around before buying or ordering your HR-V. We saved a substantial amount of money buying either OEM or third party accessories from eBay and Amazon. I feel anyone can ‘install’ a rear cargo tray or floor mats so why pay the dealer’s labor charge for something that you can do yourself? We feel that the HR-V is a good choice for a second or third car (our case) for a small family or a childless couple. In many ways, the HR-V is a throwback to when families had a low-end station wagon as a second car for hauling people or cargo. With the price being what it is- I can imagine some young families looking at the LX model for an only car. I'm not sure if the HR-V is the best choice for an only car so I'd advise people such as that to shop around. Honda surprised us by including some features as standard on the HR-V that I would consider to be luxury oriented and not including some features that I would call practical in nature. For example- both of our other cars have push button memory seats (not available in the HR-V) which is extremely helpful if you have 2-3 people who drive all of the cars. As with most Hondas made in the last 20 years or so, major options are by package so if you want XM satellite radio, you have no choice but to pay for leather seating and navigation also. It’s a shame that you can’t pick and choose more features but I assume it’s that way to keep costs down. I read other reviewers complaining about driver positioning; I can only assume that they have not read their owners manual because our EX model has tilt and telescope steering wheel as well as seat height and backrest tilt adjustments. I am a tall guy but with some adjusting, I can get reasonably comfortable in the HR-V driver compartment. My only interior complaint is that both driver and passenger seating areas have an encroachment by the front wheel well into the interior which pushes back my left leg when driving or right leg when I am the passenger by about an inch. This is just enough to be slightly uncomfortable when driving but less so when I am the passenger. If you are tall or have a long inseam, this may be a consideration for you too. Others have complained about the HR-V’s engine performance; I believe that Honda changed the engine mapping for 2017 and our AWD version gets down the road nicely. I can’t imagine anyone buying an HR-V expecting it to be a rocket. We feel the power and torque are more than adequate and at the same time it delivers good to great fuel economy. The AWD on our HR-V proved its worth after the first heavy snowfall in our area and unless you are really on a tight budget, I’d certainly suggest you get the AWD version. We had another car in the past with a CVT automatic and the HR-V has some of the same characteristic transmission and power train noise that the other car had. It’s a shame because most Honda automatics are relatively quiet. I have heard that some people have complained about Honda not including Apple Play or the Android equivalent in the HR-V. We feel that the HondaLink system included in the EX is all that we need and quite easy and intuitive to use. I understand the infotainment system in the LX is different so perhaps those that have complained have the LX. Our HR-V is a fun and versatile vehicle. The various cargo configurations such as ‘long mode’ and the magic seats in the 2nd row make for a lot of options when transporting stuff from here to there. We have found the HR-V to be a crossover that does almost everything well; it is very practical and economical as well as having a handsome appearance without too much glitz and gadgetry.
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Nice car
New Honda Driver, 11/12/2017
2017 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
26 of 27 people found this review helpful
Never having owned any sort of SUV and knowing Honda to be a reliable brand, I went there thinking to see the CR-V. I asked to see the 'small SUV' and was shown the HR-V instead, which I did not know about. It was several thou less in price, perfectly sized for what I wanted a small SUV and knowing Honda to be reliable, went there and asked to see their small SUV thinking it would be the CR-V and was shown the HR-V which was new to me. However, it was a fine size, smaller slightly than the CR-V, fine for two people and dogs and periodic need for carrying amounts of things. After a test drive, decided to buy. No regrets so far, 5 months into ownership. Side by side on the street with the much more commonly seen CR-V, it does not seem much smaller; personally, I don't see the reason to plunk down a few thousand more for the CR-V over the HR-V. Mileage is OK but not great. Stability on road is fine, road comfort at fwy speeds fine, little road noise. One sits up higher and visibility is good. Back seats folded down provide excellent carrying capacity; they also have a pull-up thing which makes the rear passenger foot space like a deep well which should be useful at times. There is good room up front for someone at 6 foot two and decent back seat room as well. This is the mid level model which for a little more than the lower end one is very nicely equipped; the upper tier is for folks who don't much care about money being spent or simply must have something it offers. I must say the Honda colors do truly suck, though: white, red, variations on black and grey, and a purple blue which is what we have. More purple than blue but there it is. Saw no need for a 4 wheel drive, so bought the 2 and saved another thousand or so. Even though we bought it on the last day of the month, toward the end of the day, we still had to do the irritating back and forth with the manager/salesperson: that alone is enough to put anyone off buying a car for the duration.... The true test will be in 2-4 years but knowing people who have owned Hondas for years, I expect this will last a good long time.
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Sporty HR-V
Christine Wojciechowski, 06/05/2017
2017 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
It is a great small SUV. Coming from the CR-V, it sits a little lower and there isn't as much arm room because of the middle console. But it is a great little car. The back seats fold up and down to make it possible to carry a variety of sizes of cargo. It is a 4 door which I didn't realize at first because the handles for the back door are up by the windows. Great car for the money.
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The Perfect Fit for my Family
Jenny J., 07/18/2017
2017 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
This car is great for my family. It is spacious for all 4 of us, and all of of our stuff too! After 5 long months of looking for the perfect fit for our family, Fischer Honda in Ypsilanti MI really took care of us. It was a nice change to deal with positive people who want to provide you with a great car. 100% Recommend.
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HRV misnomer
David C, 12/09/2018
updated 06/22/2020
2017 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
If you think an HRV is the little sister of the CRV, think again. My last Honda was a CRV and it met expectations for an SUV, but it seemed so much like a clunker. My 2017 HRV EX isn't perfect either, but this class of vehicle much better suits my needs: nimble, handles well, carries TONS of gear (better cargo layouts for sure), quiet enough (less engine noise than my Outback had), and great fuel economy. The CONS are poor front seat storage, confusing touch screen layout, just acceptable highway acceleration. But after 3 years - I still get 37MPG hwy. I admit the interior materials aren't the greatest but I don't have kids or pets so its not an issue -for others it might be. Overall though I've found the typical Honda maintenance rqrmnts to be very economical.
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You will love this car!!
Ben, 02/13/2017
2017 Honda HR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
29 of 33 people found this review helpful
Where to start - I have never liked the 'CRV' 's look - so i was in between the HRV and the Civic. The HRV has all wheel drive where the civic does not, and it's higher up which i like. I LOVE this car...everything i could want. Hopefully Honda puts in electric hatch and apple play but besides that: perfect!! Acceleration is not the greatest. This is the best car i have ever owned, and don't go for the lower grades....spend the extra money for comfy HEATED leather seats. YOu won't be sorry if you get this CROSSOVER / SUV.
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Dream Car
Jennifer Knight, 08/11/2017
2017 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I was looking for safety and fuel economy. I got so much more with my Honda HR-V.
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Grinding noise with no fix
Gina Justo, 03/19/2018
updated 03/23/2020
2017 Honda HR-V EX-L 4dr SUV w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Buyer beware: I purchased a 2017 Honda HRV and in less than a year it started making a grinding noise under moderate acceleration at around 35 mph. After doing some research on Honda forums, YouTube etc, there are owners complaining of the same exact issue for at least 2 years! Dealership can't fix it since there is no recall from Honda. Honda is claiming that there is no fix yet, I have filed a complaint but they tell me there is NOTHING they can do for me. So why does Honda knowingly keep producing a defective product? This was my first Honda purchase and certainly my last. UPDATE 9/20/18: Honda corporate claimed there was going to be a fix by September...and STILL NOTHING! So frustrating to have a vehicle with a defect and to feel like you're just getting the run around. UPDATE 3/21/20: After going to 4 different dealerships last year to see if I could get any different answers ONLY 1 HONDA DEALERSHIP called me when a bulletin was released. And that dealership is not where I purchased the car! They told me customers would not be notified about the fix through the mail (which I never was) but since I had recently been there with the problem the bulletin included the fix to the problem - it was a computer related issue I was told that was causing the constant noise. They fixed it! Still disappointed that the other 3 dealerships never contacted me. Unfortunately, I've been hearing the sound a few times again when changing lanes (in 2020).
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hrv it's how i roll
David, 01/26/2018
updated 04/30/2025
2017 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
i wouldn't buy an entry level if only cause i cant live w/o a sunroof. the AWD / CVT version is fine (way better than Subaru) and I pretty much only use the Sport configuration when driving in the mountains; around town fuel economy v. acceleration is fine in Econ mode. Fit and finish is typical great Honda strength. +++A year in this vehicle now, updated as follows: I do get tired of the road noise on highways - it's difficult to hear music. Fuel economy so far has been better than I expected (particularly hwy). The control panel is awkward but once you get used to it it's not so bad; I use the volume control on steering wheel most of the time and wish there was a MUTE feature located there. Acceleration is adequate - this is an economy car not a Maserati. But it handles really well in curves. >>>Year 2 Update: Not much has changed, and car has less than 15k miles so, no, you wouldn't expect there to be any maintenance issues (there aren't). I'm still happy with this car. Having experienced many other cars cargo space, this may be the one aspect I appreciate the most out of the HRV - especially for the money. I have downgraded the Technology stars in exasperation of inability to "mirror-link" my Samsung Galaxy with the front screen, though the phone and text options work ok with the audio. (This car does not have the Navi package, I regret that now.) >>>>Year 3 1/2 update Still no issues to report. I'm not a heavy in-town user (still only 20,000 miles on it and they're mostly road trips). In town I still like its size and manuverability. On the road I still don't like the road noise. But last trip I'm still averaging 38MPG and obviously happy with that for an AWD. In sum - you can spend more money on a car and get more in return. I'm happy with my choice. Year 6 Update Not a ton of miles on it (36K) but I marvel at how little I spend on this car for maintenance. No issues to report. Still frustrated with road noise on rough pavement. Still happy with my choice. UPDATE OCT 2024 No news is good news. New tires, new battery, changed some fluids for security not immediate need. Still low miles tho (less than 50K). Still happy as a clam except for the highway noise. Big complaint from day 1, but the only one. Cost of ownership gotta be best in class......
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Wouldn’t buy again
Courtney Jenkins, 09/10/2018
2017 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have a 2016 that has had to have its radio replaced and now the second one is on the Fritz!! I have a major oil leak and , shifting roughness at just 31,000 miles. It’s fine through 2 batteries and on top of that Honda hasn’t been the best at customer service . I am really disappointed in the quality of the car. It’s a nice car but I can’t belive it’s having the issues that it is at 2 years old and 31,000 miles.
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Great small SUV
Mina L, 08/10/2017
2017 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Great small SUV!! Seats in the back fold up and down so it's very versatile. The only two things I wish it had was power seats and an electric hatch. Other than that the car is great. Car has a back up camera and right turn lane signal camera which comes in very handy. Handles well on the road and is sporty looking. Great SUV for the price.
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Buy the Toyota Care Extended Warranty
TJ, 07/27/2018
updated 02/04/2021
2017 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
After only 40k miles the rear shocks were leaking and ruined my tires. The extended warranty does not cover tires. Obviously I was thinking no problem, the tires aren't worn out, the leaking shocks caused the feathering on the tires which caused excessive road noise and vibration. Although the defective shocks caused the problem the warranty still will not cover the tires. New (installed) tires are $250 each. Aside from that, the gas tank under the front seat is uncomfortable you cannot put your feet near the seat, only forward when resting your non driving leg. The charging ports are in the worst location ever. Don't expect to be able to reach them while driving. The cup holders are too deep or too short. Try putting a 16oz coffee cup in there. You can't get it back out and if you put the flap down to raise the cup up it will topple ever and spill. The seats are uncomfortable and make your lower back hurt. Had to turn the head rest backward or you have to slouch because it's angled so far forward. The interior material is very cheap as is the rest of the car. The plastic handle jams and is going to break any day now. This car is 1.5 years old with lots of highway miles. The only thing I REALLY like is how the back seats flip up or lay down for more storage. Good price point but I guess you get what you pay for. 36 mpg average is good too. Update: 120k miles and the shocks have gone bad twice. $700 to replace them if you have Honda Ext. Warranty, but guess what? I was sold a Toyota Care Ext Warranty and it's covered!! Dodged a bullet there. I'm glad I bought grey, no paint chip problems like the white paint. The temp gauge and A/c stopped working but were also covered with the warranty I purchased. I'd buy 2WD HRV again only if I can purchase the Toyota Care Premium warranty again, but only for the price point and mpg. It's still an uncomfortable vehicle, but when you're tall there aren't many comfortable cars!
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Continuous door locking
Christine, 09/22/2017
updated 03/27/2018
2017 Honda HR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
19 of 26 people found this review helpful
For the past year I have been telling the Valley Honda dealership about the continuous door locking and unlocking, which they say they never here and always send me on my way with a different reason it could be saying they have never heard of this issue with any vehicle. Another time my hatch would not open had to take to shop, no clear reason was given to the cause. Another time key fob locked in car and doors would not open. When I was out of town battery went dead when door locks would not quit continuously locking and unlocking. The seat leather is not quality passenger seat has a small imperfection where leather is pulling apart and I rarely have a passenger except for my purse in the passenger seat. I am dissatisfied with the dealership putting me off on these issues for a year now. Updating I no longer own the HRV, traded it in at Delaney Honda in Indiana Pa. The dealership was very friendly, competent and made my purchase and trading in the HRV a pleasure and exciting they are definitely worth the drive if you don’t live close. Delaney Honda informed me that I did have extended warranty on the HRV that I traded in and I was due a full refund of my extended warranty purchased which I was told by Valley Honda, Monroeville Pa that I did not have and would have to pay for all repairs. I followed up at Valley Honda with sales Manager to get my full refund of the extended warranty I purchased. After getting my check and voicing my displeasure and dishonesty reguarding this matter, The sales manager at Valley Honda had no reply at all not even a simple apology, very rude. I highly recommend Delaney Honda, Indiana Pa if you are in the market for a new vehicle, they have integrity and honesty.
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Great car other than a few minor details
Kristen, 06/20/2018
2017 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
When I first purchased the HR-V I loved it. It drove better than my previous car had a sun roof, blue tooth and I love the camera features that come with it, such as the right turn camera located in the side mirror (I dont understand why they couldn't have put that on the left side too). After a month of owning the car I was rear ended at a traffic light and ever since, my HR-V hasnt been right. The dealership replaced my back hatch and all was good. Until it started making a rattling noise which they say was the strut. So after replacing that I've since been in and out of the dealership for the same noise. They have replaced both struts, shocks and anything they could think of that would be the problem. A couple weeks went by and the problem seemed to be fixed, but nope. Still making that noise and it drives me crazy. I shouldnt be having this problem with a brand new vehicle. The review I really wanted to leave about this car is about the windshield. Im not sure if anyone else has this problem but I feel like the windshield is at a weird angle or too close to the driver because the way the sun beats down on me is like no other car I've been in. I have to turn the A/C on full blast at my fact to even feel a little of it. This in turn makes my feet and overall body sweat while im driving and I hate it. I hope I'm not the only one having this problem. My last complaint is that I hate the 4-cylinder but thats not a problem with the car just my personal preference. I do see they came out with a turbo option in the 2018 version which would have been nice. Overall, I love the car but just wish I could change the windshield.
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Love it
Joanne Vonbischoffshausen, 08/23/2017
updated 08/27/2024
2017 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Waited for this newer version and SO glad I did. Worth the wait many improvements. Very spacious and improved materials in interior. After 7 years of owning, my only complaint is the headlight lenses have clouded on inside. This has happened with every Honda I’ve owned. I need to replace them. Otherwise ,great gas mileage and looks great !
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Beware it can roll!
p.L., 08/30/2018
2017 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Have a 2017 manual trans. Hate the parking brake system - dinky little button to pull up or push down and a small PARK light on the dashboard. Needs to have an alert beep that you have not engaged the park brake when parking the vehicle. Twice now, this car has rolled in a parking lot while I was gone! Bring back the parking brake handle PLEASE!!!!
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HR-V has been a great choice for me
Jim Galluzzo, 09/22/2017
updated 09/30/2019
2017 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Really happy with the quality and value given cost. Odd it doesn't have an auxiliary port for the phone but connects thru Bluetooth which is fine. No Sat radio unless you have the Nav pkg but the Sirius phone app allows me to access Sat radio. Wonder what purpose the HDMI port really serves?? Sort of wish the EX had electric seat adjustment for driver's seat but all in all given cost I am extremely happy with my choice of the HR-V. If you decide on getting extended warranty do not jump at the 1st offer. It is negotiable for sure. Updated after 7 months of ownership: still really happy with the vehicle on all counts. Now that I am used to the interior and touch screen features I have improved that rating. The key fob is extremely convenient and now that I am used to it can't imagine being without one.
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So far like it
Julie, 12/27/2017
2017 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
So far so good great in snow
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Great small SUV!
Jason, 12/11/2018
2017 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My wife and I have owned this car for over a year now and often comment how we love this vehicle. The ‘magic’ seats which fold down are a lifesaver at times…I was even able to fit a 45 gallon aquarium in it, which is impressive for a small SUV. We sometimes go on long trips to see family and this vehicle is everything we could ask for, the seats are pretty comfortable and it feels roomy. The AWD isn’t going to get you through 12 feet snow drifts because of the HRV’s ground clearance, but it definitely helps it hold the road whenever they are snow covered. My only complaints are acceleration (it has a Civic engine) and the CVT transmission ‘droning’ Needless to say, you’re not going to win very many drag races or be able to haul a huge camper. Overall, we are really enjoying this vehicle and would seriously consider purchasing another or a CRV in the future.
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Fun lil vehicle
Dave, 01/21/2019
updated 07/26/2024
2017 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car gets great gas mileage, handles nimbly, has storage galore, and has been super reliable. I have taken 4 trips from Florida to Michigan and back with no problems at all. As far as a drag strip queen this isn't it. You would be looking at an exotic SUV if you want fast 0-60 times. The engine is very peppy in the city and cruises at 80 with everyone else otherwise. Reminds me of the original CRV when they first came out. Give it a test drive and see for yourself! I now have over 36K miles and it is still running like a clock. I really enjoy this vehicle and am glad I bought it! I'm at 49K+ and the car is still running great. Just had 4th trip up North and back with no problem and great gas mileage. I do have to say I've had better radios in cars before though. Had peeling paint which Honda covered by extending the warranty for it to 7 years. I now have 55,500 miles and still going strong! Over 59,000 miles and purring like a kitten. Still has great gas mileage. Have paint problem yet but think that was helped by hurricane Ian, At 63,500 miles and still running strong. Getting set for trip out to Nevada soon and have no worries about this car. Getting set to trade in. The car has been very good. The only major trouble has been door seals leaking on driver and passenger side of the car. I now have 68K on it and getting better than 30 mpg in the city.
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Almost perfect for the price
Tee Kay, 08/28/2020
2017 Honda HR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I’m writing this review at the almost 4 year 70k mile mark. Great car for the money. Big interior and the median gadgets you’d expect at this price point. The tire light has episodes of going on for no reason anyone can find but you can reset it easily. Just finishing the payments and the only real reason I’ll be switching back to Toyota is that the acceleration is so bad that I feel I can’t get out on the highway safely and the air conditioning is just awful. Those two things for me are enough to not buy again.
Wouldn’t buy another ever
Jenn, 08/14/2018
2017 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great for fuel mileage and traction. Not comfortable to sit in for any period of time, no room for teenage kids. Cruise control is “wonky”, dealership charges an arm and a leg for maintenance.! Warranties/extra packages depreciate fast! Overall 2!
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$21,900 out the door. That's what we paid cash.
Matt Heyden, 10/31/2020
2017 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This one is a 2017 base model. We live in two states 1,200 miles apart. Six trips back and forth loaded to the max. 37 mpg....all day every day. 47,000 miles and no issues. It's going out of warranty....been shopping for weeks. We can afford a new one. But we can't find them. No one has any. This little bastard with a HUGE interior fits in the garage...and you can open the doors! It's easy to park, easy to drive, and flawless. When we absolutely have to be somewhere late at night...this is the car we take...not my truck. We put a hitch on this car...which is not recommended...for a bike rack. My wife can take her bike to wildlife management areas, access miles of mud roads...and due to the ground clearance....have a blast. This car is just front wheel drive...and she has yet to call me to bring in the truck. I hate doing the marathon between NY and Fl with a car out of warranty...but this one....may be able to continue. We love this little bastard. She sets the cruise to more than I like (80), and flies through the Carolinas....I sleep in a comfortable reclining seat....I can't watch...prepared to die at any second....yet it handles so well down the mountain turns...she is comfortable with it. This is a huge vote of confidence. People say the car is loud. You want loud? Jump in my truck. People say the car is slow? Jump in my truck. Think about the money. This car is 43 months old. I can buy a new HRV for $10,000 out the door for cash...including tax and fees. Do the math....you can't lease for that. But there aren't any. I bought a new one with a promised delivery date of 10/23...it's 10/30...and no car. You should be so lucky to snag one of these. I'm not letting this one out of my sight...until the new one is sitting right next to it.
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Meh - I expected more from a Honda
SmallSUVdriver, 11/09/2018
2017 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 16 people found this review helpful
As a short (5'4") woman, I wanted a smaller SUV, but Honda (and Toyota and Mazda and...) keep making their SUVs bigger - and I'm getting fed up. I was talked into this HRV, thinking it would be comparable in size to my 2000 CRV - but after driving it for 5 months, I hate it more every day. It drives just fine, feels safe - but the things that drive me crazy REALLY bug the life out of me! For starters, it sits too low. I like to ride higher, and the 2015 Buick Encore I owned was the perfect height. (Why Honda can't accomplish the same thing in a small SUV is beyond me.) The interior is a nightmare. The audio source needs to be selected each time I get in. (If I left it on FM, why can't it simply return to that screen next time I drive it?!) The center console is a huge waste of space. No area to store anything, except for a small "ledge" that can accommodate a pen - and a small "platform" storage area, set deeply underneath the shift lever and radio - which is also where the USB port is, forcing me to crawl underneath everything to see what I'm doing/insert the cord correctly. The climate controls are all computerized and not intuitive, so even after months of driving it, I need to look down and study the controls just to change the temp or adjust the fan. (Give me a plain old knob any day!) The driver's seat has no space underneath the seat - so when I sit with my left leg bent - to relieve my back/posture, my heel kicks the hard plastic beneath the seat. The heated seats turn off when the car is shut off - and won't be on when the car is remote started later. (The whole reason I HAVE remote start is to make sure the seats are warm when I come out on a 20-degree morning!) The backup camera is good - but the lack of blind spot indicators on the driver's side is insane! I drive cheap (Hundai, Chevy, Ford, Nissan) rental cars all the time - and ALL of them have blind spot indicators on BOTH sides. Novel idea, huh? I know I'm in the minority; I'm sure most HRV owners are happy. And that's why I'll be selling this to someone who appreciates it, because I don't.
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Good car
AJ, 12/05/2019
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2017 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The seats are not very comfortable. That is a problem with most newer vehicles. I would have liked a different interior color option, but again you are more limited with the later models. The information screen is intuitive and easy to follow. The LaneWatch feature is nice and gives me extra assurance about where other vehicles are when changing lanes. I expect the car to hold up well over the years based on Honda's reputation.
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Great mpg for an AWD small SUV
Zach H, 08/02/2020
2017 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought a used HRV with about 27000 miles on it as my first car after a lot of research. I live in the Pacific Northwest and wanted this car for going camping, visiting relatives in Idaho (where it snows more often), and being able to drive to trailheads to go hiking while also still getting above average mpg for an SUV. Everyone in my town owns a Subaru and I wasn’t keen on adding another one to the neighborhood. The RAV4 gets worse gas mileage and is more expensive, with a huge premium on the hybrid model. I grew up with Honda cars and I appreciated the no fuss nature of them. I’ve driven about 1500 miles on it in a month, and have done a longer road trip in addition to some travels on gravel forest roads. It performs excellently so far, with good clearance for gravel roads, decent handling, and stellar fuel economy for what it’s rated at. (I’ve been getting about 36-37 mpg, and I have the AWD version which is supposed to only be rated to 31 on the highway.) If you’re mindful of how you accelerate, you can make a huge difference in your fuel performance with this car. The storage options are amazing in this car. Fold all the seats down, and you can fit a bike — with the front wheel on and everything. I’ve hauled 8ft boards of cedar from a lumber store no problem, too. Fold the “magic seats” up, and you’ve got a nice and deep storage area for coolers and other gears so that it doesn’t slide around in the back. I’m really happy with the amount you can haul, and the versatility of the storage. I know some people complain about the engine and the power, but it’s not a problem for me. Sure, if you need to overpower someone in the highway, you’ll need to step on it a bit, but it doesn’t feel underpowered. I appreciate the trade offs in fuel economy for power, personally. I also don’t find the CVT annoying or particularly load. It sounds like a normal, everyday car to me. I’m excited to try it out in the snow this winter and to mount a hitch in the back for my bike. I’m thinking it should be a great car for the purpose I bought it for. Very happy with it.
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Great
Diana and Eric, 08/27/2020
2017 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Honda has always been a trusted brand of cars. Reliable. No major engine issues in my past Honda, so I bought another one.
2017 Honda HR-V CVT Fail: Warranty Just Expired!
Dailey Terror , 09/15/2024
2017 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Congrats to my 2017 Honda HR-V for winning the 'Most Likely to Fail' award—CVT transmission crapped out 8 months after the secret warranty expired, even though I was still under the mileage limit. Honda America teased with 'Goodwill' but delivered nothing. Classic!
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CRV to HRV
THOMAS AMARO, 03/28/2018
2017 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
I went from owning an 08 CRV and it was the best reliable vehicle ever owned. I trade because of high miles, it was time. The HRV is a wonderful car, peppy, roomy and just what I need.
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very comfy
mimi, 08/24/2018
2017 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
It is very comfortable, easy to handle, lots of space, large trunk for groceries, warm seats great for winter. I love it but I want a convertible for California.
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Great vehicle
Theresa, 05/11/2020
2017 Honda HR-V EX-L 4dr SUV w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great gas mileage
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Car is suitable for elderly or single occupant.
KimChii, 07/25/2020
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2017 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
If you don't have to travel much this car may be enough. First month of owning, there were noticeable scratches and dents from car doors. (not done by me) Car does not have much power when needing to accelerate and sounds like its struggling when accelerating. There are large gaps in the body lines. It catches a lot of leave which can be seen looking at the car. Windshield wipers leaves streaks and noisy. Under 30K miles and started to hear road noise and some (inconsistent) ratting when going over speed bumps. Black Interior council attracts dust, the material seats has a white residue stain. I tried to remove it with my Bissel upholstery cleaner with no success. The felt flooring cover is a trap for dust, dirt and hair. I am the only one in the car 6 days a week and I am not a messy person. I'm sure the color Black inside and out has to do with it. The Bluetooth disconnect from my phone contacts. I bought Fletcher Care and did regular servicing. After the 2nd service appointment they told me I needed to service the Rear differential. AC was never really cold on first notch, i would have to crank the loud unit up to 2 or 3 to cool off. Blinkers are loud. I don't like the back seat exterior door handles being at the top of the window trim. I am always ripping my nails off trying to open the back door. The key fob doesn't always trigger the locks. I have to press it multiple times. Same issue with the back latch. The Pros: Cheap on gas, decent ground clearance for un-paved roads and pot holes. Roomy inside as Honda's never disappoint in this area. Being a compact car I can find parking anywhere. Cool looking colors on the dash display that can be changed. Decent turning radius and sound system. I am a devoted Honda owner, this is my 3rd Honda and I am considering another SUV model after my extended lease is up in Dec. 2020. Sorry Honda, please improve and redesign the 2022 HRV. I hope to return to the CRV.
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Crazy Honda HRV 2017
Rose, 01/10/2022
2017 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Came out from appointment to find windows down and sunroof open. Is this a computer problem . Wouldn't like it to happen in the rain or on holiday with luggage etc.
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Good on storage and mileage but terrible interior
Bill, 08/12/2020
2017 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2017 new and never really fell in love with it. It's overall a good car, has a lot of storage in the back and gets great gas mileage. I also had no mechanical issues other than the steering wheel being off center. However, I hated the interior. The center console armrest lid broke the first month and is wobbly when open. The cup holders in the doors and in the back are small and short, not fitting most drinks. The pocket in the center console is very tiny and there's a tiny tray with plugs below the ac controls which are all hard to reach. I love having pockets in cars to put things but the HR-V barely had anything. The USB plug charges phones extremely slow. The Honda app for the infotainment is completely useless but the Bluetooth worked well. In several areas, the plastic panels in the interior do not line up and look cheap.
My new HR-V
DennyR, 11/03/2020
2017 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a car to tow behind my small RV(manual Tran). The light weight weight HR-V is perfect with a curb weight of only approx 2900 lbs. The cargo capacity is amazing for a car this size. The quality is what I expectd from Honda. Love it!
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Great car and value
Roland Morin, 05/22/2018
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2017 Honda HR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
MPG not bad for AWD
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