Used 2017 Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
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Consider the HR-V for your second or third car.
MG Brown, Highland Park, IL, 03/17/2017
Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
96 of 102 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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HRV misnomer
David C, Denver, CO, 12/09/2018
updated 06/22/2020
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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Great small SUV
Mina L, Boston, MA, 08/10/2017
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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hrv it's how i roll
David, Denver, CO, 01/26/2018
updated 04/24/2023
Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 8 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.
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Love it
Joanne Vonbischoffshausen, Virginia Beach, VA, 08/23/2017
updated 02/27/2023
Honda HR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 8 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
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