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| Performance | 7.2/10  |
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| Practicality | 8.4/10 |
| Reliability | 8.7/10 |
| Value for Money | 8.1/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 7.9/10 |
| Overall Rating | 6.5/10  |
Full review by
vikonau
on 21st Apr 2008
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Good Points: Excellent handling in all conditions.
Bad Points: The larger wheel size on the Sport model seems to affect the speedo, so you are going slower and not as far as you think. Mine seems about one tenth of a km off for every 10km driven. Not all service centers charge the same prices for the same service. Call around. Honda service is generally excellent, but one I have experienced is incompetent.
General comments: I bought my Honda HRV Sport Manual 3 door in 2001 with about 20,000km on it. Now, seven years later it has gone 140,000km without a single problem. I service it regularly, according to service recommendations. I have used my HRV in all conditions, from light snow to hot dry dirt roads. No problems ever. It has plenty of zip up most hills, but if they are really steep, 1st is always required. I also use my HRV as a mobile office on the job, letting it idle for long periods with the air conditioner running, even when it's 35 degrees centigrade outside! The exterior and the interior have stood the test of time and conditions well, although some of the rubber around the windows is showing age. They stopped making this car quite a while ago, so you won't find a newish one anymore. Check the service history on the car on Honda One. If there's no record, don't buy it. If general repairs are listed, ask the owner for the receipts so you can check what the issue was. It may be minor, but it will let you know if something major happened to the car. If the owner doesn't have the receipt, you can call the dealer with the details and ask for the repair report.
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Review by
Guest.
on 12th Apr 2008
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My girlfriend has got a Honda HRV which she has had just over a year. We have replaced the back tyres twice and we find it skips in bumps. We have replaced the stabilisers at the rear and a brush which was worn, we have now spotted that the rear passanger wheel is slightly pointing to the drivers side and is wearing the tyre from the outside. Has anyone experienced this or knows what could be causing this. Please add a comment.
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Review by
Guest.
on 9th Apr 2008
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I bought my Honda HRV in 1999 and we reached 130'000 km without the slightest problem and very low maintenance cost. I am very impressed and satisfied with this car and hope I can drive for much longer. This car has climbed many mountains and never let me down. I am disappointed that this great vehicle is not produced any longer. I would buy the same model again.
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Review by
hondaman50
on 28th Feb 2008
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I have had my Honda HR-V VTEC since 2003 from new, and have done nearly 114,000 miles, all over Europe. Outstanding vehicle, very reliable, and if kept serviced regularly needs no additional maintenace. Do not buy the Honda recommended (Yokohama) tyres, as they wander all over the place. Buy Kumho (from Korea). I got 66,000 miles out of the first set I used and have now done 40,00 on the current tyre, with little sign of ware!
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Review by
Carole Waters
on 5th Jan 2008
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I have owned my Honda HR-V from new (2001) it has done 43,000 miles I am a careful driver, have never abused the car (i.e. driven it off-road or thrashed the guts out of it). It has been regularly serviced but alas, I have just been informed that the noise it has started to make when the engine is hot is the power steering. It now needs replacing and Honda have informed me that it will cost nearly £700! Has anyone else had this problem or am I the only unlucky Honda owner with this problem ...
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Review by
Guest.
on 1st Jan 2008
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I have a 2003 Honda HRV with a CVT transmission. I love the vehicle. Even though there are a few points which could be criticized, over all the vehicle is more than satisfactory. I guess it is one of those love it or hate it deals. By the way, Aykan has mentioned that his car doesn't climb hills with a 20% ascent. Well, I climb hills of any sort in Istanbul and so far haven't had a single problem as such.
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Review by
belper
on 10th Dec 2007
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When I first saw my HRV I knew this was the car for me! It looked amazing with it's 4x4 cuts yet it was a reliable Honda, affordable to buy and run, mine is a 2 wheel drive so I pay same car tax as car users, economical on fuel (I have a petrol model), best ever 3rd brake light roof spoiler I have seen on any vehicle, starts first time every time.
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Review by
Guest.
on 10th Dec 2007
User Rating : 9
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The Honda HRV 1.6i 4WD has great road handling, especially in wet conditions,easy to park,we found the manual gearbox very responsive, but my wife needed the automatic,extremely reliable, dealer service was also exceptional. Very happy with the car, we have the 3-door hatch, plenty of space for 2 people travelling, re-sale value very good, the front end could have had a sleeker upgrade on later models.
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Review by
Guest.
on 1st Dec 2007
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This car is the best car I've bought so far. I've had Suzuki and Ford as my previous models but I will definitely stick with Honda for a long time. I plan on keeping my HRV until its 10 yrs old and then upgrading to a new one.
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Review by
blingbyname
on 7th Nov 2007
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My HRV has an upgraded black leather interior with blue suede panels which goes well with the blue in the dash and with its reclining rear seats the kids love it on a long journey ! It has a decent boot which can accomodate 4 medium size suitcases if put in the standing position which is more than can be said for the average hatchback. It has more than enough leg room and with its black coachwork and dark smoke tinted rear windows looks very smart and sleek ... in short ...I love it and the fa ...
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Review by
Donaoick
on 10th Nov 2006
User Rating : 9
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I have had mine for three years now, and so far the performance is very satisfactory. The 1.6iL engine made the car very practical in terms of fuel consumption, though it's less powerful, but that's where the Sports Mode comes in handy. It all depends on how you will handle your driving. The transmission is well designed, unlike other automatic transmission cars, wherein you can feel the changes of its gears "like a little kick at your back", but with the Honda HRV 1.6i 4WD you will not notice t ...
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Review by
jen123
on 26th Sep 2006
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I have the Honda HRV 1.6i 4WD automatic version and I find the acceleration slow to respond. It has made me feel unsafe at times. I also find petrol consumption considerably higher than I was told by the dealer. In the city I get 7 - 8km/L. I was told I would get 11 - 12km/L. I also am bothered when going down a slope / hill. The car actually slows down by itself, you have to accelerate to get down the hill. The car would come to a stop if I didn't accelerate. Needless to say I have had it check ...
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Review by
HondaLover2006
on 25th Aug 2006
User Rating : 9
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The Honda HRV 1.6i 4WD has a good design and looks good with the brake light spoiler on the back and it's good on country roads but doesn't have much power. I've had my Honda HRV for 2 years and I will never get rid of it for a better make because it's a practical car and has a lot of space.
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Review by
pazantis
on 21st Apr 2006
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Honda HRV 1.6i 4WD - I am very happy with my car, if the engine was a bit more powerful in Torque would be perfect. I know its not an original off road, but if you happen to get stuck in Sand near the beach (which happens a lot in Cyprus) the car hasn't got the power to move the 4 wheel system out of it ( When the 4x4 system engages the car just wheens and nothing happens). Note that i have a CVT gearbox. Probably this is not normal, is it, maybe i have a slippery ayto gearbox
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Review by
Jori
on 30th Dec 2005
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My Honda HR-V ES is a 2001. This car has experienced 99 000 km(for me only 17 000 km). So far so good. The best challenge for my Honda is the winter including slipperiness and a lot of snow, living in Finland. I am aware of the fact that this is not a off-road car and for that price I am very satisfied.
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Review by
aykan
on 27th Nov 2005
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My Honda HRV 1.6i 4WD is at 20.000km, but there is a problem as the car cannot climb roads with more than a 20% ascent. Honda in Turkey reported to me that it is usual and normal. If anyone else has any experience of this, could you please let me know?
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Review by
erichrv
on 11th Oct 2005
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I've bought my Honda HRV only about 5 months ago and has already driven (cruised) about 30.000 Km (18,000 miles ??) and just love every minute of it. Problem is I can't take much more long weekends as my boss get suspicious about all my long weekends away, although my wife just love it when we leaves early on a Friday and return Sunday or even Monday.
We can now visit places that we never could visit before because with the HRV one can go where no ordinary car can , but it handles just like ( ...
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Review by
kana
on 26th Aug 2005
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I have a 2001 Honda HRV 1.6 4wd CVT 5d.
The car is easy and fun to drive at the first minute.
Its very economical to run (compared with other suvs).
In road runs like convetional hatchbacks and is very safe in all contitions.
The off road capabilites is reduced basicly from the tires and not from the RTFWD (real time four weel driving).
Minor convertions ( A/T tires and higer coils ) improve the off road capabilites but reduce the economy and smoothness. Its good to move itself offroad ...
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Review by
Beerke
on 18th Aug 2005
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I am the proud owner of the HRV since it came available in Belgium, now 6 years ago and I have now 330000km driven it and had none technical problem what so ever. Just the normal expenses as tyres, brakes and oil changes ... It is a pity they are no longer produced ! ! ! Do they do that with all the good cars ? ? ?
I just love it ! ! !
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Review by
kaff113
on 6th Jun 2005
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Bought the Honda HRV 10 days ago and love it. Reasonable cost to run, comfy would highly recommend one.
Would personally like a sun roof but guess with air con dont need one!
Electric fold in mirrors how cool, and good for car parks!!
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