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2018 Honda HR-V consumer reviews

$19,670–$21,870 MSRP range
side view of 2018 HR-V Honda
(209 reviews)
95% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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I love this car.

I have never been happier with a car. Bought this one brand new. Plan to keep it for years. My son’s friend is finance manager. He was the greatest!

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very sporty

So far, so good, but I’ve only had it 2 days! The console could have more storage room, but overall, it was a good choice.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Honda HR-V review

Nice SUV for the most part. I wish the thing had about 30 more HP since it is a bit on the sluggish side when taking off on a hill. The gas mileage is not what I have expected from a Honda, owning 8 of them in the past and present. It gets maybe 28 on a good day and drops to low 20's in the winter. My Subaru Crosstrek gets better mileage with a bigger engine and heavier vehicle and both are AWD.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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fun to drive

This is ex model with awd heated seats sun roof blue tooth many other features.The size makes it very versatile with the fold down seats and hatch back we love it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Enjoyable Car

This is the first subcompact SUV I've driven and owned. I've had it for just about four months, so not long enough for long-term feedback but long enough to know what I do and don't like. What I like the most (2018 LX AWD): -Styling: interior (especially the dashboard) and in particular, side and back outside profile. -Ability to fold up the back seats or lay them down for extra cargo space. Sometimes I fold up the back seats to store groceries rather than put them in the trunk space. I have also been able to fit a stationary bike in the back with no problem. -Pretty quiet cabin and smooth ride, especially having driven a 5th generation Subaru Legacy before the HR-V. -Deep cup holder. I travel with a 20oz YETI Rambler frequently, and this fits great in the cup holder. -Although it's been a quiet winter this year, in the snowstorms I drove it in, I felt confident in its capability. What I don't like as much: -Front legroom. I'm 6' 2", and while I fit comfortably in the chair, depending on how I am positioned, the legroom could feel slightly cramped. Of course, I could have chosen a different vehicle, but this car works so well for me that I'm willing to live with it. -The driver seat occasionally vibrates when at idle and it's a little annoying. -Maybe it's just me, but I find the ABS a little sensitive. Overall: I think people who haven't experienced a CVT before will have a more difficult time adjusting to this car. I've seen it criticized for lack of speed, but Honda never claimed this was supposed to be a fast car. It's been perfectly fine for me. So far this has been a dependable car and I have had no issues nor major complaints. Like most cars, likes and dislikes are subjective, whereas reliability and dependability are more objective. If this car fits your needs, get it.

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 Vehicle

SUV meets all of my needs. Absolutely wonderful on gas. Very smooth ride. Very comfortable inside. No problem seeing when switching lanes. Overall a very nice SUV

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Simple and easy transaction, great vehicle!

The purchase process was very simple and easy, and the vehicle is great! The Honda HR-V was not initially the vehicle I was looking for but I am VERY happy it’s r one I ended up with.

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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Easy To Drive

Was surprised at all the room in this little car. However, the glove compartment and in between the seats is all the hidden storage. In my old Honda I had a place for coins, sunglasses etc. So far, that is my only complaint. I love the side cameras and the back cameras.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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My HR-V is all that AND a bag of chips!

I once had a 95 Civic EX-A for 14 years and it never let me down and it was a premiere driving experience. I didn't realize how much until I bought this vehicle. Windows open or closed, this car is quiet! The air flow doesn't beat you to death or deafen you with the windows open at high speeds. The interior is so comfortable and with the lift up rear seats and extra hauling space, this car is all it needs to be. I wish it had 360 degree cameras and a two stage storage console where you have 2 buckets. The car is easy on the eye when you see it and it's a sweet ride with plenty of power as long as you aren't running the quarter mile sprints. :)

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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I enjoy driving it and the technology

I bought my Honda HR-V few weeks ago and I really enjoy it. It fits well in the spot I have in the underground parking in my condo. I love the technology that comes with it (even if I bought the very basic, still has a lot of technology). Matthew, the sales person did everything he could for us to understand it all, mostly the use we can have from our cell plugged in the USB (hands-free talking, music, directions, voice for text messages. So far, I see it as a good buy.

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