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2016 Honda HR-V consumer reviews

$19,215–$21,315 MSRP range
side view of 2016 HR-V Honda
(158 reviews)
84% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.7
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A great car for the money

This car meet all the needs of a budding family of four and offers increased cargo space without increasing the overall gas mileage too much. Gripes: Gas tank is roughly the same size as a civic, so you’ll be filling up more often than you might imagine and the suspension leaves much to be desired… You will feel the road you were driving on

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable and easy to drive in town ,,

Great cargo space and plenty of room, small but feels like big car. I love the right turn camera,no more blind spot and the sunroof is great in tropical weather

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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A great suv I had

This car been an improvement to my previous compact car I have ; have a space / legroom where I am at ease ; with driving - is much easier and can have members can go along with me

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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My Big Mistake

This car stinks. The only person who could possibly like this car is a little old woman in Tucson with no dogs or grandkids. You'll understand why at the end. What do I loathe about this car? Almost everything, but here are the top issues: The gas mileage stinks and varies greatly. I can MAYBE eek out 31 mpg on a warm (but no AC) day while driving 55. Running the air decreases the gas mileage. Driving fast (70-75 mph) decreases the gas mileage by 3-4 mpg. In the winter, I average about 24.5mpg. For a car this small and gutless, that is unacceptable. This car developed an assortment of quirky noises soon after I started driving it. The dashboard started to squeak at 4 months in. When I accelerate then let up on the gas pedal, there is a sound like the honking of a dying goose. The heater/AC makes a clacking noise on the high speed. Honda assures me there is nothing to worry about. But this car sounds like my 1981 Buick Skylark did in 1994. Another huge pet peeve is how easy it is to lock your keys in the car. I'm sorry - let me state this more accurately. It is very easy for this car to lock your keys in the car. Here is what happens: you can unlock the passenger door simply but having your keys on your person and touching a button on the door. Now let's say you have a bunch of stuff in your hands (including your purse with your keys) and you deposit it all on the front seat and close the door. Guess what? Yes, you are in trouble. I have a four year old son that I shuffle to preschool, sports, playdates. If you have ever had a child, you know you put everything they require down while you buckle them into their 5 point harness. I have twice locked my son in the car. Fortunately, it's been in our driveway where I have been able to quickly access our spare key. I am terrified it will happen on a hot day in the middle.of nowhere. Finally, I am petite so this car works for me. My poor taller passengers hate this car. And I don't blame them. I bought this car after test driving a few. I liked it because it seemed solid, handled well and it has the reliability of a Honda. It was my big mistake.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best car i have ever owned!

This car has everything from AWD to navigation! It has lane assist and not to mention 3 differently angled back up cameras! I've never drove a car that handles so well in the snow. I would recommend this car to anybody. It had great leg room in the back (trust me i checked, i have very long legs) and they fold flat if you need the extra space. I dont have a single bad thing to say about this car. Honda's are amazing cars!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Value Compact SUV For the Money

This vehicle was priced fairly compared to other SUV's. Although compact, it has plenty of space. The seats will fold down giving even more trunk space.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Really nice car

this car met's my needs it's a lot of digital and buttons to push. the ride is smooth and it's comfortable. It handles really well got the room i need.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my new car

The HRV is everything I was looking for..the added feature of the sunroof made my day..I'm 53 years old and this is my 1st car purchase, I've always relied on my husband to be with me and secure financing. However this time I did it on my own.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car

This car has been totally reliable, has great mileage, 30 mpg on highway. Handles well and turning radius makes it very navigable in parking lots. First time I've had heated seats, which are a dream. Only feature I wanted but wasn't available was Sirius radio.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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great fuel mileage, handles very good

We decided to downsize 1 car. Test drove a few different cars. The Honda HRV has more interior room and a lot of cargo space compared to the others. We are getting better fuel mileage than the other we drove, performs very good hills and for a smaller car rides and handles great.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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