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JMD

JMDPeel, WA

Amazing ....except for the audio system

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Purchased the HRV VtiLx My20 off the show room floor, a friend has 2016 so l was very familiar with the car, car is very comfortable, economical, looks great,
but can’t see the audio screen during the day, it’s not exactly user friendly requires a lot of contact to register your touch, when ever l use hands free lm told l keep breaking up, no apple play, no voice recognition option, text messages not displayed on screen....if l was aware of how antiquated the audio system is l would have not purchased car.

Purchased in October 2021.

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Absolutely beautiful car

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I’m loving my new HRV although only had it 3 weeks but so far it’s beautiful to drive... great fuel economy... the service and sales are just great...I have just one question if someone out there can answer....my new HRV-RS doesn’t come with driving auto door locking? The book tells u how to set it but just wondering if that is for models outside of Australia? It had its first 1,000 km service today and the guys tell me it doesn’t come with auto door locking? Does anyone else have a HRV and know if this is correct or not?



Purchased in August 2021 at City Motors Group.

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Garry

GarryGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

  • 3 reviews

Love this car

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I use my car daily and drive about 1 and a half to 2 hours per day.
I commute through the city and it is serving me well.
It's comfortable, I love the leather seats and the high driving position. The large sun room is brilliant and I have it uncovered year round which is nice. I get the car serviced once a year which is great.
I have had issue with the navigation system, but Honda have agreed to replace the unit, so I am very happy with the service.

Purchased in November 2021 at John Blair Honda for $35,000.00.



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Leah S.

Leah S.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

LOVE everything but the infotainment system

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I'm about 5100km into this vehicle and it has ticked every box I need it for EXCEPT for the infotainment screen. It's laggy, you can't slide through your phone contacts because the screen is matte, it doesn't show contact names only the phone numbers. No digital radio either. GPS is pretty poor, I don't even use it. I've had a problem with my bluetooth cutting out while listening to music but the dealers can't seem to fault it. The audio on phone calls could be improved as well. Such a shame they didn't carry the speedo cluster and radio from the Civic or the CR-V. Would be perfect if they did. Poor from Honda.

Purchased in February 2021 at Essendon Honda for $32,000.00.

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Janine

Janine

  • 8 reviews

Love this car

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Love this car, it is lovely to drive, has all the extras you need. The hands free can be a little tinny, but otherwise it is the best, would definitely recommend.

Purchased in March 2021 at Blue Ribbon Honda.

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BobC

BobCCentral West, NSW

  • 8 reviews

Honda does it again!

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My Honda is used privately each day. The 6.9 l/100km economy is excellent, road handling and acceleration commendable and Honda comfort excels. A tall person’s roomy vehicle - I am rapt!

Purchased in March 2021 at Scott’s Honda Artarmon.

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mike

mikeMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 5 reviews

Great car

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Good looks and good to drive. Easy to operate all the controls.
Economic to run and performs well around town and on the freeway

We added tinting to the windows and visors on the side windows.

Purchased in January 2021 at Dave potter honda for $25,000.00.

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Aneeta R.

Aneeta R.Metropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 4 reviews

Easy drive that has all the latest features

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very easy to handle, very fuel economic and quick.
love the entertainment centre which automatically syncs to my phone and the last song i was listening to.
Bluetooth calling is a bit hit an miss with the volume and i have no idea why i have to shout to be held. Also the parking sensors go off randomly and they have been replaces a couple of times so unsure what is wrong with them. Also the tyres deflation alarm goes off every week and i do have to fill atleast 3 tyres every week but i had a similar problem with my cr-v
But i do love this car so much and its wonderful full length sunroof and leather seats.

Boot space is really spacey and fold up seats allows me to fit alot of stuff.

Purchased in December 2021 at Dave Potter Honda for $43,000.00.

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Disappointed

Disappointed

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like

Worst audio visual system in the world

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I use the car for everyday driving and occasional long trips. The audio visual screen (safety view) is impossible to see when the car is in normal light. It was a selling feature of the car and does not work properly. I note many other reviewers say the same.The previous model worked perfectly, why the change?

Purchased in November 2021 for $35,500.00.

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Disappointed

Good car but not worth the heartache

JHK

JHKSydney, NSW

Love the looks and practicality

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Bought 2022 HR-V RS and had it for 2 months so far. I am in love with this car and I am so glad I have gone ahead with this SUV than any other SUVs in the market. Very comfortable and feels great to drive.

Purchased in March 2021 for $35,000.00.

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jvdv1

jvdv1

  • 6 reviews
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Nice to drive but oh those touch screen controls ...

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Purchased in June 2021 at Honda Dealers.

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Brilliant car spoilt by a cheap unusable media unit

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Purchased in January 2021 for $38,000.00.

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Tahlia

TahliaSydney, NSW

  • 3 reviews

Good vehicle but a couple of deficiencies

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BadgeSport
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2018
DriveFWD

RonB22999

RonB22999South East Queensland, QLD

  • 10 reviews
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A nice car with a $20 nav radio and entertainment system

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The motor car is fine, The GPS and radio system are frightening.
Screen can't be seen when the lights are on it . Very very mixed feelings on this car. The magic seats are a great help. We have two walkers and with shopping there is not to much help we can expect.

BadgeVTi-S
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedNov 2018
DriveFWD
tojo11

tojo11North Lake

  • 2 reviews

Okay, but some aspects are very poor.

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I updated from a 2006 CR-V which was a fantastic car - hence we stuck with Honda. It is not a bad vehicle but it has a few things I do not like on this model...
*The angle of the A/V touchscreen is terrible. At certain times of the day the driver simply cannot read it and it does not adjust. Very frustrating!
*The arrangement/position of the button at the rear to open the trunk is also terrible. There are gaps and bumps everywhere as you feel for the button to open the trunk - it is a very poor design.
*The air-conditioner is weak. Our old 2006 CR-V is a lot colder and more effective - this HR-V's air-con system is a big step backwards.
*There is lots of road noise at high speed.

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2017
DriveFWD
Kemble L.

Kemble L.Sydney

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

A nice family car, but there are disappointments

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BadgeVTi-S
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2016
DriveRWD

Margie

MargieNorthcote

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like

Audio/Nav

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I have a 2018 HRV purchased in November and i find the Audio /Nav touch screen to be extremely unsatisfactory as in sunlight nothing can be viewed- the touch screen demands forceful touch and is very slow to react.
Very very poor -detracts from this vehicle certainly could not recommend this car on this aspect- becomes dangerous when you have to take your eyes from driving to view this ineffective screen totally disappointing.

Purchased in November 2021.

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Sharon

SharonSydney

  • 2 reviews

Nice car to drive but disappointing audio/nav device

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2018

Jo van

Jo van

  • 3 reviews

Air con not working after 2 years

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Have had this car for just 2 years and barely done 10 000 k`s. The air con is no longer working properly. Just drove for 30 minutes and only managed a cool breeze with fan on high. This is most annoying considering I traded my last Honda CRV after 7 years because the air was also not working, and going to cost over $2000 to fix. I now have a weeks wait for a service, no replacement car available, and the inconvenience of taking the car in for a service for a whole day to assess the problem. Hope this is fixed under warranty. Grrrrr.
Have been loyal to Honda over the years but not impressed with this issue.
Otherwise the car is ok.

BadgeVTi
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedNov 2016

Roi

RoiTWEED HEADS SOUTH

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

H-R V is really short for How- Really- Versatile

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BadgeVTi-S
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2016
DriveFWD

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Questions & Answers

Cathie R.

Cathie R.asked

Has the media system in the HRV been improved with the 2022 and 2020 models?

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Randy D.

Randy D.asked

How do I get a bad disc out of my CD player? Honda 2017 HRV

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Ramon S.

Ramon S.asked

I have a Honda HR-V which is 12 months old. The navigation system dose not working properly. When I put my destination in which is 1hr 30min away it is out by 30min. It is telling me that I will be there in under 1hr, all destinations are inaccurate. The Honda dealer said there is no update yet still after 12 months. Has any body have answer? Ray

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