Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Perfect for Mature Drivers - 2016 Honda HR-V
  By Peter Moore - June 19 - 2:17 am

  This is a great automobile for those who are not obsessed with making it from 0 to 60 in 4 seconds. It is easily maneuverable, quiet, and comfortable. I have previously owned SUVs that required a major step upward in entering the car, and this was difficult for senior or orthopedically challenged adults. The right side "Lane Watch" feature is a major attraction. Parking and cornering are immensely less stressful than larger vehicles. I would recommend going "all the way" with the EX-L, for the beautiful leather interior, and the great navigation system and touchscreen controls. I have averaged 38mpg, even with AWD. I generally use the ECON setting, since power is a minor issue for me. The paddle shifters at the wheel allow me to accelerate more when necessary, or to downshift when driving down steep grades on mountain roads. Ive owned two CRVs and loved them, but I no longer needed the additional bulk and storage. The HR-V has been the remedy for many minor issues for me. Availability of the EX-L was limited, but it was worth the wait.

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  Function and form over performance - 2016 Honda HR-V
  By Drew - June 3 - 1:25 am

  I was focusing most on function in my next vehicle, and since I do a lot of highway traveling, this car is basically ideal if you want any significant cargo capacity without sacrificing MPG. Looks good as well. Pros: 1) Amazing gas mileage. My actual mpg is significantly better than even EPA. Average 33.5 so far, but get 36 plus on highway at 70 mph 2) Interior is well done and cargo capacity for a vehicle this size is excellent. Recent emergency required loading of commerical dehumidifier, 4 carpet blowers and large wet dry vac and everything fit fine. 3) CVT is better than I expected and I dont have any droning issues unless under full acceleration 4) Handling is better than my 2010 Rav4, but not to CX-5 levels (but close). 5) Back seat legroom is fantastic given the size of this vehicle. Only real sacrifice you give up in space is the width of the seats. 6) Radio and bluetooth work great Cons: 1) Road noise - While wind noise is minimized, there is a shortage of dampening material. Rough roads and rain come through fairly loud for a honda, but its not to the level of annoyance. 2) Merely adequate acceleration. While it doesnt impact or bother me, if you are looking for great acceleration or easy highway passing, this probably isnt the car for you. MPG advantage, in my opinion, more than makes up for it. I understand the EX-L with paddles improves this though (I have the base LX version) 3) Material quality - compared to older vehicles, the quality of the cloth for seats and carpeting material are less. However, on par with other cars and compact SUVs in this price point. Thin so potential wear problems. Need to invest in mats, car seat covers and trunk liner to preserve them. 4) Inability to add a hitch at this point.

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  Good at being adequate - 2016 Honda HR-V
  By Patrick - May 23 - 5:12 pm

  I purchased a 2016 Honda HR-V LX AWD as my familys 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 isnt a bad looking vehicle, but it isnt 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 wifes 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 peoples reviews. Ok, if youre looking for a sports car, this isnt 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 wifes 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 510, 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-Vs 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 shouldnt 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, Ill probably have traded it in for a Renegade or Crosstrek.

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  Perfect Compact SUV - 2016 Honda HR-V
  By W - March 27 - 8:31 am

  The size of the vehicle and available cargo space are perfect for my lifestyle. I live in a pretty busy city where parking can be a problem but I also needed cargo space for the activities that I engage in. I absolutely love the aesthetic and performance of this car. I initially had an issue with the headlights not operating but the service center of the dealership took care of it right away!

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  Really Uncomfortable Driver Seat!!! - 2016 Honda HR-V
  By Kim A. - March 23 - 12:27 pm

  The car itself is great. What you will realize after driving for a while is that the seat will cause back pain. It is because the seat tips backward a bit. No matter how you adjust it, it will be uncomfortable. If you like sitting up straight - dont buy this car.

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  good transport - 2016 Honda HR-V
  By openseat - March 15 - 9:15 pm

  its a good car for the commute. i wouldnt keep too many passengers in the back. the design is a nice change from other sedans and suvs.

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  1stDrive - 2016 Honda HR-V
  By s Dai - February 17 - 7:37 am

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  I bought the LX CVT AWD - 2016 Honda HR-V
  By Mike Smith - January 31 - 3:19 pm

  I thought of getting the top-dollar model but I absolutely hate the tablet type of radio and air/heat controls. In my opinion there is brilliance in simplicity and the LX model controls (knobs) hit the nail on the head. The suv drives well. The steering is a bit light but I have been averaging over 33mpg with AWD in my rural setting. I paid $ 21,138 with a $500 military discount. If you refuse to let them put add-on charges they will still sell the car at invoice price. The Bluetooth doesnt understand commands to call someone though. I will have to take it back to Honda for repair.

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  Great car, almost the perfect value - 2016 Honda HR-V
  By dashriprocket - January 1 - 2:59 am

  Well, I really love this car. Two things I dont like are the hard plastic dashboard which sounds very hollow when you top on it. There could have been some sound dampening material put there. Also, the road noise for what youre paying for .... honda could have easily made the cabin more quiet from road noise, in city and highway. Sport mode is pretty fun and the care is just very attractive and practical. However, I think the Subaru XV Crosstrek is the better value. Im 6 feet tall and when I sit in the back my head literally almost touches the ceiling, so Im a little bummed about that.

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  Sporty, Comfy, Perfect - 2016 Honda HR-V
  By Kathryn Y - December 11 - 9:43 am

  So far I LOVE this car. I had a CRV for 11 years and was ready for a new vehicle. I tried the HRV and like its smaller build and comfort. The gas mileage has been great too! This car suits me since I commute and dont usually carry passengers. It has plenty of room in the back for storage, too!