Honda

Reliable mid size SUV, have bought it second hand and sold after 150K KM, didn't face any major issues, despite I missed few services, there was oil seepage but not sure if it was common issue with others, overall its a safer SUV to ride with family

Bought a new Honda HRV in late 2016. In 2021 during 50k service a transmission oil leak was confirmed by Honda dealer. Vehicle still in warranty at… Read more

this time.Action was to monitor. At next service the leak was again confirmed and leak was supposedly remedied by replacing transmission housing seal (2023) at a cost to me of $960 as the vehicle was now out of warranty. 16 months later (2025) there is still an oil leak this time the Honda dealer says that the leak is due to porosity of the transmission housing casting. From a literature search, it appears that the cracking evident in the photos is due to a defective casting process, a phenomenum know as "rats tails", this is not something which develops in time, it is a manufacturing defect caused by incorrect temperature control during the casting process. QAQC processes should prevent defective components like this one being used. Honda Australia have been contacted about supplying a replacement transmission and they have refused. A case has now been raised with consumer protection so we shall see how this progresses. Update - After Honda Australia was contacted by Consumer Protection they agreed that the fault was not due to wear and tear and agreed to pay for the repairs. I should not have needed to refer this case to Consumer Protection as logic and common sense should have prevailed!!

Yesterday went to Capital Honda Philips Woden for 60k service of Civic Honda car. Mr Matthew attended to me. In the evening when I went to pick up… Read more

the car I found that the Inside has Not been vacuumed properly. In fact it appeared No Vacuuming was done ! I feel the car should be recalled for Inside Cleaning.

The Honda Civic Hybrid is the best hybrid hatchback you can buy under $50,000. But you probably won't buy one for one big reason: the price. A lot… Read more

of hybrid car buyers are after one thing, and that's to save money.

Honda has put a stop to any sort of discounts or haggling after recently introducing a non-negotiable pricing strategy across all of its dealerships.

It's a shame because it'll stop potential buyers who might have been interested in a Civic at $45,000 from buying a lightly used demonstrator, for example. That means fewer people driving a new Civic Hybrid, and that means fewer people telling their friends, co-workers and family members how good this car really is.

This car is so comfortable and simple to interact with. It's a delight to drive in traffic and on some twisty sections of road too. It's far from being a thrilling drive like the Civic Type R, but it feels tight for a 'base model' hatchback.

The attention to detail in every interaction with this car is next level. You'll find it hard to find a car with better switches and dials this side of $50,000.

Thanks to its large hatch, you have plenty of space for luggage and passengers too.

And it's cheap to service and extremely cheap to run. I averaged around 4L per 100km during my drive, and found that to be a very easy figure to achieve.

If my requirements for my next car were to have a cheap to run hatchback, I wouldn't look further than the Civic Hybrid. It feels more expensive than it is when it comes to the driving experience, and I thoroughly enjoy pressing buttons and engaging with the car on a day to day basis. Something that's hard to find in many other cars in this segment.

Sadly, its price is just going to be too high for many buyers, making this the best car you probably won't buy.

Best Honda I have had – I have had 6 Honda's over the last 20 odd years. This has proven to be the best. It drives well, comfortable for long journeys and city/suburban… Read more

driving. Averages 8.7 litres per 100 kls. Speedo reading is now a spot under 100,000 kls, I have just replaced original tyres. I bought it new in 2016 and have had it regularily serviced, although during COVID it was difficult as the dealership I bought the car from was removed as a preferred Honda Dealership and Honda wouldn't honour my warranty when the front drivers seat developed a small tear in the leather. I finally had it repaired by a automotive upholsteror at a cot of $300. The vehicle still responds well when required and is still serviced with Honda parts. One major drawback is the GPS, which is out of date and expensive to update.

Honda zrv – It starts with a Honda Euro 2005 ,I bought it in 2017 with 191k in odometer with a sticker on windscreen ( chek up front brake at 193k) I drove the… Read more

car from 191 till now 414000 km not a single part changed from the car only tires and oil and filters and 1 time I change coil plug for 20$,I bought pads set but didn't change them even after more than 200000km, super reliable brand ,that's why we got a Honda zrv , they all made in Japan U can't go wrong with Japan made,it's not pricey more dearer than Chinese brand but U got what U pay for