Anne N.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
GPS is extremely disappointing
Bought my Honda HR-V 5 door A VTI-L in July 2017. The car itself is great, good size, roomy and easy to manoeuvre. However, the GPS tracking is a real letdown, especially for a woman. In the first twelve months of ownership it was refurbished. In the second year the car was fitted with a new updated GPS and now into its third year it still does not guide me in the right direction. Response time is slow. Have already driven past a turn before it informs me. Will tell me to turn when I am driving on a freeway where there is no turn. Tells ...Read more
me I still have several kms to go then all of a sudden I am 300 metres away. Very disturbing and totally unsafe when there is traffic. Honda recently suggested I spend an additional $200 for the latest update to hopefully improve tracking. The vehicle still has a little more than two years warranty on it and the GPS was only replaced last year. What a joke.Purchased in July 2021 at Honda Dealers.
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Eastwest101
- 5 reviews
- 2 likes
Excellent vehicle let down by a cheap/terrible Audio/GPS touchscreen unit
Have owned our base model 2022 HR-V for almost a year now, as expected the car generally is of reasonably high standard with good quality exterior fixtures and a generous interior, the car is reliable and drives smoothly, we haven't been troubled by road noise and the economy is pretty good, although all let down by an absolute rubbish GPS and audio system, so can repeat all the same complaints as previous reviewers. The touch screen is so laggy that it actively discourages normal use and the GPS interface is an absolute joke. My base model 201...Read more
7 HiLux work ute has a far superior touchscreen audio/GPS system. The electronic HVAC controls also defy all known ergonomic conventions, and are borderline dangerous, why car manufacturers can't get the basics of normal rotary knob HVAC controls right in this day and age is puzzling, and Google Maps is a superior navigation system to anything else in the world, so why bother with buggy expensive systems that don't perform as well? You don't buy this car for the excitement or the driving experience, you buy it for the build quality and good interior design, seating and use of space but the poor attention to driving ergonomics and the tragic touchscreen installation detracts from the entire car. If you are shopping for a car like this have a look at every other Honda, and the competitors from Toyota, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Kia and Suzuki and look at their execution of touch screen GPS units before making a decision. Sure they all have their own issues, and aren't perfect, but I defy you to find a more obvious single glaring fault in their cars than what Honda have installed in the center of the dash of the current HR-V.
Purchased in July 2021.
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LornickSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 8 reviews
Not worth the money
I live in a regional area so do long trips. We got the RS limited edition with the red and black seats and interior.
Pros:
It's great for the kids, sits a teenager in the back comfortably, with plenty of legroom as long as the seats are not pushed all the way back. It looks good, has a lot of options we do use. Accelerator responds well, and with blind spot monitoring I love. The rear view camera works ok when not wet. Front drink holders. Sleek design, with non of the cheap sightly plastic edges most cars have today.
Cons:
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nt system. The entertainment needs to be pressed firmly or it does not respond. Also as I have long nails it does not respond unless its skin on skin contact, which is a bit of a problem. The navigations system tends to play up and takes you on a wild ride to nowhere at times, not to mention it requires every little bit of detail to be inputted which to me is useless as it cant even find a servo, or a shopping centre etc. Lets also not mention it gets confused with any underground tunnels, which is quite frustrating and you just go around in circles, as it guides you down a road that does not exist outside the tunnel. Having it compatible with Android would be a good advantage as you wouldn't have to bother with it, however, was not an option with this model, and I hated the cheap plastic new cars are coming out with now around the edges. Bluetooth hands free is a little disappointing, as I often get complaints that they cannot hear me and there is too much background noise. Which means you have to turn off aircon in 42C heat and yell at the kids to not make a sound, I am lucky I do not have babies and toddlers. The rear camera works great however, if it gets wet, it becomes useless, and have to pull over to wipe it dry so you can see, good luck with that one. All this and your lucky to see to the screen when the sun shines on it. The seals around the door windows have already peeled off, as well as a piece of plastic on the side of the dashboard kept popping out. However, these are the only things Honda is willing to fix and did, with a bit of mucking around. I find the A/C very disappointing, as they bragged how great it was when we took it for a test drive, but it was 23C outside and parked in shade. However, crank up the heat to outside at 33C and it struggles to cool the car down, this is with tinted windows, and a sunshade sitting across the windscreen. But hey once you have travelled at least 30km it starts to kick in then. Don't worry about the back passengers, as far as Honda is concerned they can just fry, as there is no A/C vents in the back. Which to cool the back passengers down, you have to freeze your own butt off, when it does kick in 20 min later. Just shut off your vents? Err no you cant, there are a few vents that do not close off either, which is quite annoying. If all that doesn't put you off well your gonna love the fact that if you do not keep the car undershade, you get a warning fault on your dashboard that you cannot get rid of, until you again travel for more than 30km so the dash sensor cools down. This is a big deal as if your car does overheat one day your gonna ignore it and say oh its just cos its hot outside. Not to mention you cant even see how much petrol is in your car etc. Last but not least is the compartments. The drink holder is real snazzy, you can put small or large drink bottles, and even has this little levers that hold it upright. This is where it stops, you have nowhere to put your phone, and trying to charge it, you cant even see or reach were the cord plugs in. Yes there is a USB were you can charge your phone, but it is not a fast charge and take foreeeeeeever to charge the phone and leave cables dangling everywhere. Did I forget to mention they do not have cup holders in the back, poor form Honda? There is a little compartment you can put your phone right at the front of the car, but not much else fits in there. Honda stated that they do this to stop you from using your phone whilst driving errrr right. The other compartment behind the drink holders is sooo tiny, it barely fits your wallet. The side door compartments to put anything is another small issue, it doesn't even fit my disability tag and it often falls out. Maybe its somewhere you can keep a few pens or even your mobile if you do not charge it, and hope it doesn't fall out, as it's not too high either. Don't bother even trying to fit a small coffee in the door, as you can't due to the curvey design and some kind of separator, which renders it completely useless. I keep my etag in it, as that's all that fits. The front drivers seat does not slide all the way back like the front passenger seat, so if you have long legs, your gonna feel very cramped in. I am only short so its not an issue for me, but my son refuses to drive it as he is 5ft 10. The petrol release lever is so far down that you need to get out of the car to release it. The lights are very bright which is a plus for me due to where I live, however, you get flashed a lot by other drivers. The rear door compartments are useless too again like the front, no space, not even for a drink. The back parking sensor warning sound sometimes does not work, so don't rely on it. The road noise for the car is pretty bad too. Honda needs to fix the entertainment system and the dash fault, but they won't, for a $38,000 car you think they would. Honda dealers just like to make you think your the issue not the car. This will be my last Honda, I was going to purchase the CRV in 6 months for a second larger car, however, this HRV put me off, as from the sounds of it, Honda are not what they use to be, with similar complaints I have read with the CRV.
Purchased in November 2021 at Blue Ribbon for $38,000.00.
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LenSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
Good car overall, but letdown by Infotainment system and front road noise
We have a 2018 model and the Audio/GPS system is utter rubbish, it cant be read in certain daylight conditions the glare from sunlight makes it unreadable. Then there is the hit and miss Bluetooth connection the background echo for the receiver is bad, the touch screen lag is so annoying and of course the GPS requires every detail input to even consider navigating you. The heater/fan controls are dangerous to use whilst driving you have to take you eyes off the road to look at what you are pressing, very bad design. Then there is the other iss...Read more
ue of random radio stations drop out of the settings. Honda dealer said nothing they can do even after a software update, it is still the worst Infotainment system available in a mainstream car on the market. Overall the car is, drives well, fuel economy is exceptional, comfort and practicality for everyday use is fantastic. But please Honda get a better Info system.Purchased in August 2021 at Autosport Honda for $28,000.00.
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WilkoWide Bay-Burnett, QLD
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
US infotainment system
Very disappointed with this vehicle, the bride got it new without my company. Didn't get a look and drive for a week or so after and was devastated to find the the infotainment system is totally useless in daylight, seems nothing can be done to fix it, tried tint on windshield and anti glare screen protector, no win there? Would not recommend this to anybody ON THIS ALONE, as for looks, ride and usability a great little vehicle BUT communication and tech are major factors these day's. Is for me anyway.
Purchased in January 2021.
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JMDPeel, WA
Amazing ....except for the audio system
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
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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GarryGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 3 reviews
- 2015 Release VTi-L (2014-2018)
- Verified purchase
Love this car
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.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
LOVE everything but the infotainment system
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
- 8 reviews
Love this car
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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BobCCentral West, NSW
- 8 reviews
- 2015 Release VTi (2014-2020)
- Verified purchase
Honda does it again!
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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mikeMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 7 reviews
Great car
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.Metropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 4 reviews
Easy drive that has all the latest features
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
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Worst audio visual system in the world
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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JHKSydney, NSW
Love the looks and practicality
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
- 6 reviews
- 1 like
Nice to drive but oh those touch screen controls ...
A pleasant but unexciting car to drive but the controls on the media screen are not great and the GPS unit is second rate - for instance if you key in just a town it insists on you entering a street name and the number of the street. I just now use Google Maps and forget about the onboard GPS unit.
My other gripe is with the radio - after pre-setting the stations I listen to on many occasions I have got into the car only to find the station settings have all been deleted and need to be reset.
However my pet hate is the touch panel for the hea...Read more
ting, air con, fan, etc - I mean when driving you have to take your eyes off the road and look at the icons on the panel to make sure you touch the correct one. Why do these controls have to be on a touch panel which you need to look at closely if you want the air-con on or off, etc? The heating and air-con is okay but just okay. Other than that the car is pleasant to drive, only requires one service annually and the seating is comfortable although if you are much over 6 feet I have found not ideal for a long trip of several hours plus.Purchased in June 2021 at Honda Dealers.
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Greg H.
- 2 reviews
Brilliant car spoilt by a cheap unusable media unit
I purchased this top of the range Honda HRV Vti-lx for $38k after a pleasant test drive. I just wish that I knew how poor the media system performance was prior and I would not have purchased the car. This system is so inferior to anything else on the market it must be an embarrassment for Honda. You can't see the screen in the daylight so the rear camera is useless. The touch screen does not work with any consistency and has excessive lag. When I am talking via the Bluetooth phone connection I am told it sounds like I'm in a windstorm and usin...Read more
g a two way radio. The only way I can take or make a call is to pull over and disconnect the phone. I have contacted Honda and they just passed me onto the dealer who tried to fix the problem (with a software upgrade?) but finally admitted there is nothing else they can do. I took it an aftermarket installer and was told it was a cheap system that was discontinued by the manufacturer due to performance issues. The only option is to spend another $1000 and replace the system with an aftermarket unit but I will lose the side camera as there is no adaptor on the market for this. By reading all of the comments listed here I think that Honda should investigate this issue and replace these units as they are not fit for service. I purchase a new vehicle every two years and will never buy a Honda again.Purchased in January 2021 for $38,000.00.
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TahliaSydney, NSW
- 3 reviews
Good vehicle but a couple of deficiencies
We recently bought a new 2018 Honda HRV from Scott’s Honda Artarmon. It has proven to be a very nice car to drive and has an excellent boot. The gearbox is well matched to the engine and the steering and handling are of a high standard.
Unfortunately the media screen in the dash slopes slightly forward and in bright sunlight is very difficult to read. The operation of the Bluetooth music and telephone is very poor and the touch screen is slow to react and not easy to use. The other short coming is the quality of the reversing camera. In compa...Read more
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RonB22999South East Queensland, QLD
- 10 reviews
- 5 likes
A nice car with a $20 nav radio and entertainment system
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.
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tojo11North Lake
- 2 reviews
Okay, but some aspects are very poor.
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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Questions & Answers
JoWasked
The cruise control randomly turns itself off. This has been happening for several months and the Honda dealer in Darwin is still working with Honda Australia but no solution. Has anyone else had this problem?
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Michele Gasked
Can u tell me please if the 2022 HRV-RS comes with driving auto door locking ...it says in the book the doors lock when the vehicle reaches 15km per hour...mine doesn’t lock and the service department said it doesn’t come with this feature...it doesn’t say that in the book though
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The answer to my above question above is no it doesn't...not in Australia anyway
I have one too and mine doesnt lock automatically, my previous version did that was a 2016 model, also no CD player, very poor I wish I had kept my old one to be honest, it had electric seats to. Very disappointed with this RS model.
It would take more than no auto door locking for me to dislike this car...its absolutely beautiful..the inside it finished lovely and the car glides along like a dream..Im getting 6.7 litres for 100 km and thats around town so its great on fuel, ..Ive had a couple of brake issues with it, they machined the brakes but they stilled grabbed a bit so Honda are replacing all the rotors and pads next Thursday...Honda have given me a 7 year warranty unlimited kms and road side assist and capped servicing so I really haven't got anything to complain about ...I would definitely recommend this car, I really gave all the cars in this bracket a good going over before settling for this one, I thought it was the best value out there for my money and so far Im not disappointed...I did know about it not having a CD player that is disappointing I agree.
chloe33asked
Why would my brake assist activate intermittently when there is no car in front of me, pulls me up suddenly on major road? Has anyone else experienced this in recent model Honda HRV??
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I have a 2018 model HR-V S I do not have that problem, I wonder if I will ?. I WOULD have it straight back to HONDA ASAP,.
Haven’t had this problem, however I’d return to Honda for rectification immediately.
It’s with Honda at the moment but they don’t seem clear as to what’s causing it. I’m keen to know if any one else has experienced this problem & what was done to fix it, or even if it can be fixed. It’s clearly very dangerous when the car pulls up suddenly on a highway!
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Disappointed
Good car but not worth the heartache