Best Honda SUVs / 4WDs
Honda HR-V
- Starting Price $31,990 to $47,000
- TransmissionContinuously Variable (CVT)
- Drive TypeFront Wheel Drive (FWD)
- Fuel Type Petrol and Hybrid (HEV)
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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!!
Honda CR-V (2017-2026)
- Starting Price $30,990 to $59,900
- TransmissionContinuously Variable (CVT)
- Drive TypeFront Wheel Drive (FWD), All Wheel Drive (AWD) and Four Wheel Drive (4WD)
- Fuel Type Petrol and Hybrid (HEV)
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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 Show details
Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX
- Starting Price $54,900
- TransmissionContinuously Variable (CVT)
- Drive TypeFront Wheel Drive (FWD)
- Fuel Type Hybrid (HEV)
Honda zrv – It starts with a Honda Euro 2005 ,I bought it in 2017 with 191k in odometer with a sticker on windscreen ( chek up front brake at 193k) I drove the… Read more
car from 191 till now 414000 km not a single part changed from the car only tires and oil and filters and 1 time I change coil plug for 20$,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
Honda ZR-V (2023-2026)
- Starting Price $39,900 to $55,400
- TransmissionAutomatic and Continuously Variable (CVT)
- Drive TypeFront Wheel Drive (FWD)
- Fuel Type Petrol, Electric (BEV) and Hybrid (HEV)
EXTREMELY BAD SERVICE ON A NEW VEHICLE Purchased a new Honda ZR-V HEV LX from Western Sydney Honda for delivery on the 23/05/25. On pickup or… Read more
collection day on arrival at dealership we were advised that the vehicle had been damaged on the front fender, due to either negligence whilst off loading or during final clean. On inspection by ourselves it became apparent the “scratch” was more than a scratch. The vehicle had either driven over something or been dragged over an object resulting in the scratch turning into severe underneath damage from the front of the vehicle to right underneath the engine(see attacked pics) The dealer did advise repairs would be undertaken but had not inspected the vehicle properly. We had to crawl underneath the car to check the damage which included gashes, torn out securing fender bolts and a very long deep scrape/gash underneath. On contacting Honda Australia it gets diabolical as there response time is so slow, in excess of 48 hours, the only communication was to say (abbreviated of course) we will look into it. Having fully paid for a car which I have not received, have not had an update on from any parties concerned either. Honda service is clearly not on par for what you would expect from a vehicle manufacturer or supplier. This is so disappointing to encounter. Honda clearly needs a review of their operations and on how to handle “brand new damaged cars”. I would expect a call/email or message from management or the dealer. In a nutshell, you sell cars that you yourselves damage then pass off as new??? To tell a buyer of your products that sorry it’s damaged but will be fixed and then it’s “new” again is pathetic and really bad service. Let’s all see how this works out. I can see a ACCC situation coming!
This far as from 23/05/25 and today’s date is 28/05/25 the response that I’ve received from Honda… Read more (+2 replies)
Hi Graham, can you please send us a private message with your vehicle details and we will look into this for you.