I love the smaller screen and REAL buttons. It’s so difficult to safely use screens to adjust A/C or music while driving. Also love how consistent the interior controls are across Honda models - makes it easy for my husband and I to swap cars depending on who is on kid duty.
@mementomori29231
Жыл бұрын
The major problem with the CR-V is the car is much bigger now, but it doesn't offer 360 view camera to help park the car or navigate around tight parking lots. Competitors have 360 view cameras to help with parking and driving around tight spaces, and still offer plenty of buttons on top of a bigger screen.
@cgatito3528
7 ай бұрын
Just bought a '24 Sport L (FWD). Have had several trips of mixed freeway and city 20+ miles and each has been ~42-43MPG. That aced my test.
@harrytej
5 ай бұрын
Yup, not sure whats the expectation here.. with a 10k annual mileage the difference between a Rav4 and CRV is less than 100$ over an year and it makes me laugh when ppl like to pay the thousands more for RAV4
@Gergm7991
Ай бұрын
Me too. Just got 2025 CRV hybrid and am averaging 42-43 mpg in mixed but mostly highway driving. Very happy with the vehicle and only paid $33K and some change
@nsteblay
Жыл бұрын
I just bought the 23 sport touring. I find the screen more than big enough. I actually like the location of the screen, because as a driver, it is very easy to manipulate. I've been driving power split planetary gear CVT hybrids now for 10 years. In my experience, the i-MMD hybrid architecture provides for a superior hybrid driving experience and more than adequate acceleration. I'm getting stated MPG in mixed driving and once the weather gets warmer I'm sure I'll exceed it. Also, the number of options for drive modes provides a lot of flexibility. It lacks a few bells and whistles the competitors have, but overall I appreciate the conservative Honda quality and safety. I see that Honda has a PHEV CR-V now in Japan and it appears to be adding some of the missing features other brands have been providing.
@evraljones9862
Жыл бұрын
I agree. I have the little brother, the 23 sport, and the vehicle is great. I have a longer commute to work than most and Im definitely doing better than the 2019 civic sport that I traded it in for. I'm not trying to win races so the 0-60 is a non factor. I'll grandma/grandad this vehicle into infinity if I can.
@Flightbudy2channel
Жыл бұрын
How have you highway numbers been?
@evraljones9862
Жыл бұрын
@Flightbudy2channel I drive 90% highway and 10% city. My mpgs are around at 32.3 at 1k miles. It seems that Sport mode performs better on the highway. That being said, when I'm in the city for that short time, it's always Econ and regen breaking.
@nsteblay
Жыл бұрын
@@Flightbudy2channel I'm using one of the insurance apps so I'm driving the speed limit. It's been getting around 33 MPG. Not as good as my C-MAX Hybrid but still decent for a larger SUV with AWD.
@billisdewillis5
Жыл бұрын
@Nicholas Steblay - I agree…great vehicle. Gets great mileage and drives better than the turbo model. Way nicer than the RAV4 Hybrid in every way though the RAV may get slightly better mileage.
@lawrenceboyd8029
Жыл бұрын
Big screens are a big distraction and a passing fad. Tesla made it cool. Cool doesn’t mean it’s a good thing, just means it will have to run its course as it evolves to primarily voice commands in the future.. For now, at this moment in time, Honda chose the right balance. In the dark, reaching for a knob is easier and safer than groping for the right touch of an icon, removing your eyes from the road even momentarily.This model is a winner! The infotainment system looks much simpler than my ‘22 Forester touring…you can use when you’re NOT moving!
@angusmacdonald5300
7 ай бұрын
I traded in my 2021 Outback XT Touring (thirsty!) for 2024 CR-V Sport L Hybrid. I really did not like the big, laggy 11.5 in infotainment screen on the Outback (which is even on the Crosstrek now). I much prefer the Honda’s size, simplicity and positioning of the screen
@jiayaw
3 ай бұрын
Even better, as much as I don't like the touch sensitive buttons for the hvac on my venza, it can be voice activated. Even safer than reaching to touch a physical button
@timdsd
Жыл бұрын
I don't mind the screen size. What I don't like are super-sized screens like in the Mustang Mach-E.
@tomfaz4193
Жыл бұрын
Finally a real objective review with pros and cons instead of just reading the press releases that the other so called other reviews do. The screen size is no big deal for me but I don’t like the front dash at all. Agree with your choice of the RAV4 since the 1.5 liter engine in the CRV has had oil dilution problems in cold climates.
@gmfitzg
Жыл бұрын
CRV Hybrid doesn't have the 1.5 engine
@allanpontiere6177
Жыл бұрын
I have a 2017 1.5 turbo. Absolutely no problems with oil dilution or the turbo and am pushing 100,000 miles. I also live in the northeast with moderately bad winters. The car has been problem free and I am averaging 30 miles per gallon over all. But I am a maintenance freak. I change my oil every 5000 miles and change the CVT transmission fluid every 45,000 miles. If you take care of a Honda, it will confirm it’s long term reliability.
@tntmyth
Жыл бұрын
The lack of a big screen is not a problem for me. If I wanted a giant screen I would get a Tesla Model Y which is on on my list for a car 5 to 7 years from now when they increase the range. The 9 inch screen is perfect for the dash of the CR-V and I appreciate that the screen has some real buttons and a volume knob. The main thing is that the software looks good with a modern clean font, organized and responsive and that it doesn't crash. The 9 inch screen doesn't detract from the CR-V. There are other criteria to consider when comparing to other SUVs in the class.
@36cores
Жыл бұрын
I have the 22 hybrid getting about 43mpg. It's perfect for me as I mainly drive in stop and go traffic. Just wish it was a plug in hybrid.
@kenj.8897
3 ай бұрын
Why , so you have to plug it in all the time ? Seems like a hassle to me. I love my 24
@inspector4133
Жыл бұрын
Lots of good options, if all things remained equal. In the real world though, you didn't mention the dealer markups that have become prevalent in this segment. If you can find a Sportage or Tucson hybrid, it's unlikely to be anywhere near MSRP. In my neck of the woods, there a a several months wait, and then you'll pay up to $10K OVER MSRP. Seriously? Toyota RAV 4's are even more scarce, so I didn't even look at them. I got a Honda Sport Touring Hybrid for MSRP, and an 8wk wait (supposedly due anytime). If this doesn't work out, we'll probably look at the Toyota Venza. It's still a tough time to be in the market for a hybrid right now. Unfortunately, it's not something that car reviewers such as yourself are talking about. It's the elephant in the room for most buyers though. I can't honestly say the size of the screen is even a factor in our consideration. Totally a non-issue since they all have decent screens. An inch or two, one way or the other, is not a consideration.
@GauthamSR-o4p
Жыл бұрын
The wait time on a RAV4 (atleast where I live) is over 6 months. That is if you’re not too specific about the color, trim level etc. If you do want everything customized for your liking, it’s probably over 1 year which is another point to consider I think. CRV on the other hand is a few months.
@gilbs72
Жыл бұрын
Please explain why a lot of reviews give larger screens plus points for a driver-oriented control and information system. Sure, they give better legibility (so would a 32" TV but you don't want that on your dashboard). How large do you really need them to be?--I think the Japanese got it just right. Large screens also usually come with touch controls which driver needs to look for, unlike a knob and buttons which work better with muscle memory.
@harrytej
5 ай бұрын
Alex who is a very respectful reviewer also saying ppl need the bigger screen baffles me
@douglascohen2521
Жыл бұрын
I think the large screen can be distracting for the driver. A 8 inch screen is enough. If you live in a metro high traffic area you will get great fuel economy. The sport hybrid trim front wheel drive is a great value.
@b.strong9347
11 ай бұрын
I miss the simplified dashboards that Honda and Mazda (and a few others) have been seemingly somewhat returning to. I currently primarily currently drive a '15 Accord Hybrid Touring (which is a terrific car that has never done me wrong at nearly 165k miles), but with all of the screens and gizmos, it's incredibly bright at night in the cabin, whereas my old '00 Chevy 1500 has just the clock from the radio and the gauge cluster backlit in soft green which I really prefer. There's so much going on in these newer vehicles that the return to simplicity is welcome. For much of my childhood, my family had a loaded '01 Chevy Venture (WB Version) van. It had many/most of the informational computers that you really pay attention to even in the newest cars now, but it was a much simpler dash design (with no screen). There is no real need to have a TV(s) on the dash. My buddy has a '21 F150 with the maxed out screen size. It's awesome, but it's a lot when all you ever use is the basic radio or bluetooth and only the physical button for the ac. The big screens are nothing more than jewelry to show off. They're cool, but they are unnecessary and an added (yet unneeded) cost. These new CRVs seem great. I test drove one a couple months ago (because I want to replace my wife's '14 RDX sooner than later (because it hasn't been properly maintained as an Acura requires)), and I liked it a lot (even better than the Pilot (which felt too large because the seats were too small... if that makes sense)). The premium options that it "lacks" didn't exist 10 years ago and are really nothing more than needless and probably seldom used luxuries. They didn't have a Hybrid available on the lot, so I only drove the regular ice version. I know from the experience of my own car that the Hybrid would have a little more guts than that one, but it still had good power and it had plenty of room which is exactly what I would think most people are after. While Toyota/Lexus probably offers the most solid and reliable vehicles, Honda, like Toyota, is not the manufacture for tech-savviness and "forward-thinking." Honda is about quality, reliability, and price, and they know their role. It is a good middle of the pack, jack-of-all-trades offering, which is why, like Toyota, is has remained one of the sales leaders for decades, now; it just does everything well. They just don't disappoint. While not necessarily the most fun or the best equipped, it won't let you down and you will be happy with it. Initially, when I purchased my '15 Accord, I thought of it as just a good but boring appliance (because I was coming from an '03 Acura TL Type-S (which was a terrific, fun, fast, and comfortable car)). In comparison, the simple or more basicness of the Honda - the ride, the subjective lack of heart - just paled in rose-colored comparison to my old car. However, after years of faithful service, I've realized that, as I've mentioned, the Accord has never done me wrong, is actually faster than it feels, has a ton of passenger space, and it is great over regular 300+ mile commutes/trips.
@harrytej
5 ай бұрын
The great thing about modern day cars is how dynamic the suspension has become over the years, back then only the very premium cars had a sport mode with actual suspension control, my 2013 Crosstour was so good but nothing compared to my 23 Crv Hybrid interms of ride/handling .. Except for the 3.5L smoothness on my Crosstour , I don’t think ill miss it
@Wised1000
Жыл бұрын
My EQS has probably the biggest screen in the market. Our sport hybrid CRV smaller screen gives me no offense. I would NEVER choose a RAV 4 over the CRV, its much less refined vehicle that feels cheap in comparion.
@kubi0461
Жыл бұрын
I don’t mind smaller screens if the interface is okay. The screen on my ‘22 Passport is among the favorite simply from how seamlessly it seems integrated into the dash. I with a passion hate the common new look of having a tablet wedged into the dash that are being designed into most new vehicles. I’ve been disappointed in the CR-V from the perspective that I am wanting a smaller version of the Passport yet the CR-V has almost none of those qualities and they keep making it a little bigger each time. My only option would seem to be an RDX but that vehicle has gotten quite big and of course there’s the price premium and a dealer further away.
@jaytate491
Жыл бұрын
Hope the weather didn't cut you off. Those 70mph winds were bonkers. We even had a tornado forming north east of Tracy.
@propertyguru22
Жыл бұрын
Overall, the CRV is a VERY good vehicle. However, lack of a spare tire is a deal breaker. In a vehicle of this size, Honda MUST offer a spare tire.
@jsfbay1
Жыл бұрын
Alex, could you take a moment to explain how you measure SPL? Other reviewers are in the high 50's for most vehicles. Are they using a different weighting, or a better question is, what weighting are *you* using? Also, where do you measure the noise? The other site just holds the meter near the center console. Thanks for clearing up this question.
@mlue1466
Жыл бұрын
Great review! The lease is almost up on our 2019 Accord LX and we just test drove the 2023 CR-V a couple of days ago. With the same 1.5L Turbo engine as the Accord your review answered some of the questions that we had following our test drive. We live in an area with rolling hills and two lane rural highways that require quick acceleration over 50 mph to pass safely. The 1.5L Turbo and the CVT in the Accord does a great job passing, while keeping the fuel economy low, sorry to say the CR-V sucks in this respect. Next week we try to find a 196HP Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid to test drive
@imnotusingmyrealname4566
Жыл бұрын
Wow this must be really bad for Europe were speed limits are 80+ MPH on the highway.
@brianmcgowan4280
Жыл бұрын
Most buyers are not driving in the mountains. Driving urban envoirments this cry gets great mileage.
@darkivaz-aaa1145
Жыл бұрын
Love your reviews Alex. Keep up with the good work.
@dannyboy8850
Жыл бұрын
Top of the line is missing the 360 camera and HUD. The price is higher than a RAV4. I would be looking for a Toyota Venza.
@m-cw7er
Жыл бұрын
I’m going to go with Subaru outback touring XT
@IamnikkaD
Жыл бұрын
Nissan Kicks has 360 camera
@mrstinky2421
Жыл бұрын
You were too generous on the fuel economy. Thing is a D at best. My Rav4 hybrid was 38mpg without granny driving.
@sammydavis991
Жыл бұрын
Fanboy.
@pinkisforpimps
Жыл бұрын
Probably depends a lot on the weather. Batteries suck in the cold
@ThirdBrainLives
Жыл бұрын
Lol coming from a dude named Mr. Stinky.
@mrstinky2421
Жыл бұрын
@@ThirdBrainLives coming from a guy who's driven both
@mrstinky2421
Жыл бұрын
@@sammydavis991 honda sucks. Rather own a Toyota any day
@v_n_bot
Жыл бұрын
hi Alex , You didnt review 2023 outback !! please review the 2.5 natural probably Onyx which looks cool !!!
@precisionlaser2158
Ай бұрын
Alex, so when does the transnission really kicks in. The reason I ask is because it has a drain and refill hole for the transmission. I am a bit confused
@thomaslam6821
Жыл бұрын
I think that the way Honda design everything is already well planned and tested out! Sometimes bigger and more doesn’t mean it’s better! Great video Alex! 👍👍👍
@Gergm7991
Ай бұрын
Good review but don’t agree on mpg. We just bought a 2025 CRV a few weeks ago and are averaging 42-43 in mixed but mostly highway driving. Leaps and bounds better than any vehicle I’ve ever owned, even small 4 cylinder cars. And the tech is plenty sufficient and fine. And it’s a bargain at the $33K we paid.
@DZ-cm5xw
Жыл бұрын
My Honda Passport has Torque vectoring, but it really doesn’t feel much different, despite additional oil change for this function
@OHBH
Жыл бұрын
In your narration, you should mention the Escape hybrid, where you were getting 42 mpg. In other words, the Escape was more than 10 mpg better than the CR-V.
@melissamybubbles6139
Жыл бұрын
I am watching because my dad is looking for a car idea just in case one of the Camrys were to die. I guess after this video I'm still leaning towards the RAV4.
@petegalindez9961
Жыл бұрын
Bummer…not impressed…I’m not a huge fan of a big screens, but, they are a necessity these days so that the incons on the screen are easier to touch…Loved my RAV4 Prime…will probably get another one in the XLE trim…the base trim’s radio sucked badly…I currently have a 2017 Honda CRV and the head unit blew at 40k miles…luckily had 2 weeks left in our CPO warranty so no cost…otherwise almost 8k!!
@antibureaucrat
Жыл бұрын
Why the obsession with large screens ???? - they're distracting (maybe that's the "need" for lane-keep assist) and often end up with touch controls instead of knobs which are preferable as you can adjust them without taking your eyes off the road. I think that's what's called Driving (not guiding ? ) the vehicle. VW and Audi have really gone this touch control route in many of their vehicles and it's an absolute abomination !!! I would never buy a car with that crap
@kaizen5180
Жыл бұрын
If I see another Sportage/Sorento on my street i might get a migraine. Honda need to bring something exciting
@jraheemjefcoat429
Жыл бұрын
Passing you by in my new Sportage SX Presitge Hybrid! 😂😂
@brokeboy87
Жыл бұрын
@@jraheemjefcoat429 Did you have an extremely long wait time to get yours? I was looking at the ex-trim but didn't want to pay 5k over MSRP.
@jraheemjefcoat429
Жыл бұрын
@Floyd I had to wait 4 months. Someone backed out from an order. Initially, I wanted the Shadow Matte Gray paint color with Carmine Red Syntex seats. But, that was a 6 months wait. I got a call from my dealer about another Sportage being available. It was an instant decision for me to take it. I ended up with Fusion Black SX-Prestige with Carmine Red seats that a customer didn't want. I paid $1,500.00 over MSRP. Paid under $40k. That was the goal for me. So, I'm happy with my deal and the car! I love my ambient interior lighting at night!
@m-cw7er
Жыл бұрын
You must live in a poor neighborhood
@dogie61
Жыл бұрын
So what youre saying is honda could have put a bigger battery in but chose to just match the competitors size?
@Hogtown1986
Жыл бұрын
This is sadly a downgrade over the 5th Gen CR-V. The previous non-hybrid 1.5 turbo runs 0-60 in 7.5 seconds. While it is EPA rated at 28 mpg and 34 mpg, I get 33-34 mpg around town, and 36-37 mpg on the interstate going 70-75 mph as one has to go in the U.S. without getting run over. On a 200 mile trip on secondary roads I got 39.6 mpg. And I have a spare tire.
@bigcrowfly
Жыл бұрын
0:50 Curb weight of this car 3,950 lbs, that more than some full sized monster cars of the 1970s were. 1971 Chevy Impala 3,700 lbs; 1971 Plymouth Fury 3,700 lbs,
@Rockrewls
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations Honda on making a white elephant, 10 MPG less then Toyota Rav4 Hybrid is simply ridiculous!!!
@OldThomMerton
Жыл бұрын
Hmmmm I like integrated screens, not ones that look tacked on or, worse, stick up like the Monolith. The Trailblazer/Encore GX 8" display would be right for me, both for size and integration.
@HerrDragunburgh
Жыл бұрын
Screen size is not a problem for me, but fuel economy is. I am searching for the "best" fuel economy I can afford per passenger.
@Katieandcabot
Жыл бұрын
Question about the awd system crv vs rav4- the ICE rav4 has the traditional mechanical awd system, correct? It’s just the hybrid rav4 that has the electrical rear motor? Thanks!
@SilverScarletSpider
Жыл бұрын
that doesn’t make sense, Tedward gets 45+mpg highway consistently with his Honda Civic Si. Non-hybrid will always be better for long term reliability if you want your car to last 30+ years.
@johnmartin7158
Жыл бұрын
That’s a sedan plus it’s light.
@Phong7080
Жыл бұрын
Rav4 hybrid acceleration is quicker and returns much greater mpg. Unless you need that big cargo and leg room, I don’t see this vehicle can be picked over Rav4. I like the style better than others though
@johnmartin7158
Жыл бұрын
The inside of the Honda is nice.
@koukimonzta
Жыл бұрын
I would go Mazda or Toyota
@darkivaz-aaa1145
Жыл бұрын
LMFAO two junks.
@propertyguru22
Жыл бұрын
Alex, do you have cotton earbuds? They work great for cleaning this honeycomb grill. Please stop complaining about "....how to clean this honeycomb grill".
@randomstuff53078
Жыл бұрын
Honda holds its value over Kia all day
@darkivaz-aaa1145
Жыл бұрын
Nah, Kia is better value than Honda. Sorry kid.
@harrycee656
Жыл бұрын
Kia & Hyundai did interior and exterior design correctly. Every carbis is different and not a copy, paste, or resize. Just makes the car less special, IMO.
@keithartworker
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your real world review. Really hope Honda tries harder in the mid cycle refresh. Disappointed that they😢 couldn't manage a camping friendly level floor with the rear seats folded. Glad they have LX, would love for prev gen alloy wheels vs steel wheels. I really want to like this vehicle.
@ivanperez707
Жыл бұрын
Give this man a screen with wheels PLEASE
@MrMortyBaby
Жыл бұрын
The Exterior is way nicer then last Gen
@Dave-ll9zc
Жыл бұрын
My 23 sport hybrid is getting 46-50 mpg in mostly city so far
@gmfitzg
Жыл бұрын
is that FWD or AWD?
@Dave-ll9zc
Жыл бұрын
@@gmfitzg fwd. Now I'm getting 44mpg
@Dave-ll9zc
Жыл бұрын
With less stop and go
@gmfitzg
Жыл бұрын
that's awesome. Kinda scares me as im looking at the 2024 CRV Hybrid Sport Touring and it seems like the people getting super low MPG are all the one with AWD not the FWD Minus 10 less MPG from what the sticker says is NOT ok @@Dave-ll9zc
@christianduval9067
Жыл бұрын
Not a fan of 1,5L turbo.....I will keep my CRV 2007......
@alanlau2375
Жыл бұрын
I just shop a new car for my wife but I will not to buy this CRV hybrid. Because it is my First time to hear a lot of bad things from Alex.😂
@tonang33
Жыл бұрын
long distance 200 miles plus. I get 38-40 mpg's
@caleblong6502
Жыл бұрын
I cannot believe how much larger the "compact" SUV class has gotten this generation with the CR-V. The weight nearing almost 4,000 pounds in a car that it supposed to be economical as a hybrid is insane.
@springertube
Жыл бұрын
The lack of a spare is a non starter. The lack of a completely flat load floor is piling on.. But...since the folded second seat pooches up anyway (for some reason, maybe a low rear load floor to begin with)...if the load floor is compromised there anyway, move the battery forward under the 2nd row seats.
@Daniel-jb9rs
Жыл бұрын
I'm gonna bet that this is the crippled supply chain model year; Honda will slowly start adding back things like fog lights, full digital gauge cluster, bigger infotainment screen, ventilated seats, 360 camera, and etc in future model years. I mean, there's a lot of empty button spots next the trunk button too.
@Furieas
Жыл бұрын
Reflector headlight???
@mj8495
10 ай бұрын
LED bulb in reflective housing - that is what concentrates and aims the beam of light...just look in a flashlight for an example of this 😊
@cactuscanine3531
Жыл бұрын
Small screen, no 360 camera, no ventilated seats so not interested.
@Snafu2346
Жыл бұрын
All the things I wish they would have improved on from the previous version, they didn't. Still no spare, still bad mpg compared to its competitors. For me I'd like to tow a little and its a little lacking. Well the CR-V is sticking to its strengths, and also sticking to its weaknesses. It depends on if its strengths are more important to you, or its weaknesses.
@thelucasstorm
Жыл бұрын
Screen size doesn't bother me, actually I much prefer it to the all-screen trends where physical buttons have been eliminated. Overall I see this vehicle as a big win for Honda. I would have never considered a CR-V in the past, but the styling, interior space and city fuel economy is very enticing.
@K1600-l7f
Жыл бұрын
I don’t drive a hybrid because I’m “trying to help save Bambi,” so please don’t include me in your legion of pearl-clutching, virtue signalers, thank you. I drive a hybrid because I’m trying to save my money. Period.
@AAutoBuyersGuide
Жыл бұрын
#Sarcasam
@jraheemjefcoat429
Жыл бұрын
Honda is starting to alienate Millenials and Gen Z buyers with the lack of feature content for the price. It's really starting to become GM of Japanese cars. And that's not even a compliment!
@brokeboy87
Жыл бұрын
Not too many people are willing to talk negatively about Honda. It doesn't have too many things to get excited about. But it's for the more sensible person.
@blackwhirlwind1245
Жыл бұрын
Left exhaust tip is fake…
@205rider8
Жыл бұрын
Wonder what Honda will do when the low cost Tesla hits the market around 2025?
@swainp2012
Жыл бұрын
Great video!! I want to post 100 likes if I can. This is what I wanted to hear from a review. So basically ICE engines , Honda or any other OEMs , haven’t really had any efficiency gain in last 10-20 years. Power has gone up, but they are still dirty and reached theoretical limit of efficiency. That’s why they are prime for disruption IMO. I bet in 3 years there will be less priced comparable electric SUV of the same form factor that consumers love. Same with minivans. They may have mid 200miles of range, but sure it will appeal to lot of consumers. It is already taking over China , so it is matter of time before the biggest segment is disrupted in North America.
@Shadarif1901
Жыл бұрын
You’re my carmigo Alex
@godofdun
Жыл бұрын
kinda disappointing, really. That being said I can see the lower of the 2 hybrid trims being the sweet spot.
@richrigney4610
Жыл бұрын
Not only do you get slower acceleration but also worse mileage since they have the gas engine revving so high under acceleration even though it's turning a generator.
@naughtysauce4323
Жыл бұрын
I've said it before and I'll say it again, as a Honda hybrid owner, Honda's hybrid system is the worst in the industry. I would have been better off getting the ICE engine and saved myself some money, or better yet, get a Toyota hybrid.
@flashsushi1843
Жыл бұрын
Toyota likely more reliable but Korean HEvs have transmissions to worry about.
@thebigguy
Жыл бұрын
I, for one, do not understand the fascination with big screens in automobiles. There are probably times when that is useful, but I've got to believe the majority of the time the car is just being used to do a standard commute and the screen is probably only used to display what's playing on the sound system. I've been driving for over 40 years and the only time I care at all about a screen is when I'm using navigation on a trip, and that's not very often. What's way more important to me is how comfortable the passengers are in the car - ride quality, good seats, leg room, head room, climate control, etc.
@jraheemjefcoat429
Жыл бұрын
Your statement just aged me 40 years, baby boomer. 🙄😂
@planetceremony9436
Жыл бұрын
@@jraheemjefcoat429 Heh, well I'm not a baby boomer and I'm with Bob on this one. The CR-V gives you the next steps in the Nav right in the dash. It's a clear, simple interface. I truly don't see a need for a 12" screen.
@tresgriffin8242
Жыл бұрын
@@planetceremony9436 Agreed. I just need a screen to tell me what's playing or whatever Waze is telling me to do. I have the Sport with the 7' screen and it's plenty of screen for me.
@flashsushi1843
Жыл бұрын
Less fumbling with a bigger screen I am guessing and possibly less drilling down on sub menus.
@jraheemjefcoat429
Жыл бұрын
@@tresgriffin8242 My condolences for the tiny screen
@philzee2
8 ай бұрын
I hate big screens since I find them too distracting. You are supposed to be driving not watching TV. The fonts are large on the CRV which makes up for the smaller screen.
@codtide
Жыл бұрын
We bought a 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport L 2wd. We were looking at the Rav4 Hybrid but they are in short supply out here.. We actually did not consider the Honda at first. But after seeing one in the Costco parking lot we decided to go have a look see. I texted my local Honda dealer and asked if they had one on the lot. They said yes so off we went. We looked at the Sport L which has leather and some other goodies. My wife test drove the car that's all it took. We bought it. She loves her car. Comfortable seats , gets good MPG, good ride, plenty of room in the back and she like the blue color. The screen size is perfect. Software is miles ahead of my Subaru's, everything works as it should. No freeze up, connecting issues or anything, We're really happy with the car.
@loubar8328
4 ай бұрын
I initially wanted to get a RAV4 hybrid, but it doesn't fit my tall self as well as the CR-V.
@tophlovr
Жыл бұрын
CRV is a much nicer ride and I would 100% choose it over the RAV4. HOWEVER the CRV looses things like BSM on lower trims and the loss of a spare in the hybrid is crippling for any weekend adventurer. Canceled my allocation as soon as I found out it didnt have a spare. Honda was so close to a perfect competitor.
@RafaCena41
Жыл бұрын
What is BSM?
@tophlovr
Жыл бұрын
@@RafaCena41 blind spot monitoring.
@RafaCena41
Жыл бұрын
@@tophlovr so the BSM is standard in all RAV4 trims?
@lennygarrison6836
Жыл бұрын
@@tophlovr other than a higher quality interior, or if you just flat out prefer the styling, there’s literally zero reason to buy this CRV over a RAV4…ZERO.
@tophlovr
Жыл бұрын
@@lennygarrison6836 Nearly Lexus-esque ride and hwy noise levels. Fantastic Stereo system. Better visibility over the Rav4, German looking interior. Those (Espically NVH) are important to me. I have a 2015 RAV4 Limited right now and I cannot get over how noisy the wind and tire noise are in this car. I really do like the vehicle, but the terrible JBL system and horrendous NVH make me dread traveling longer than 15 minutes on the highway. I have test drove the CRV hybrid and the 23 RAV4 Hybrid back-to-back and the CRV is almost luxury compared to the RAV4. Thank goodness I am not in dire need of a vehicle so I can wait and see if Toyota will do better in the 2024 or 25 models.
@K9WX
Жыл бұрын
My story: time to replace my 2012 Nissan Rogue and I wanted to consider a hybrid this time around. Went to the Chicago Auto Show in February and came back with a list of 6 cars, 3 of which are available in hybrid versions, so call it a list of 9 cars. Spent the past 30 days driving them as much as I could and preferred the CR-V for handling, ride and NVH, my most important attributes. And, the CR-V's lack of a pano roof is actually a plus for me. But the CR-V hybrid doesn't make sense for me with too many highway miles in my daily driving: A higher purchase price that that can't be recovered by fuel savings. I will be picking up my CR-V EX-L tomorrow.
@CK-cz6ml
Жыл бұрын
Just got my Canyon River Blue Sport Touring on Saturday. It's an absolute treat to drive. Its not perfect and there are certainly fair criticism of it. However; I think it's a treat to drive, absolutely beautiful and will serve me well over the next few years.
@mj8495
Жыл бұрын
How is front seat comfort "excellent" but only rate 7/10? Is this rating the actual seat comfort or is the lack of 4-way lumbar control a 2 point deduction?
@yukidear8424
Жыл бұрын
Not so for me on mpgs - 23 Sport Touring Hybrid. I drive 65-80mph on the highways but I'm getting 45.5mpg. Drive in Sport mode with the left regen paddle at least 5 times. I can't explain it, saw it on a CRV fb page, and it works. I was not getting nearly this good gas mileage before using this method.
@migueralliart
11 ай бұрын
When you say at least 5 times what do you mean? That you used it while driving 5 times?
@davidmargaryan5790
9 ай бұрын
Ya no idea how to interpret this
@harrytej
5 ай бұрын
Probably the regen braking set 5 levels down
@fredf.3769
Жыл бұрын
I have a crv sport touring on order. I selected it because 1. driveablity smooth and quiet 2. legroom and rear storage 3. interior and exterior style 4. honda reputation. I eliminated 1.the rav 4 for the firm ride and rear power cable issues 2. escape was excellent but to small 3. mazda cx50 for no hybrid.
@Katieandcabot
Жыл бұрын
Can’t do anything about the ride, but they fixed the rear cable issue on all new hybrid ravs, and the older ones (19-21’s) are now being replaced at no owner cost if corroded, so that’s a non-issue. Congrats though on your new CRV!
@readyplayer2
Жыл бұрын
Great review! I do want to point out that when it came to optimizing the fuel economy for the CR-V, Honda probably looked at the numbers and went with better fuel economy in stop and go and urban environments vs picking ratios that would have worsened low speed efficiency and improved high speed efficiency. Like over 80% of the population in the US, I don’t live in a rural area. That number is even higher for Europe and much of Asia. Unlike Alex, most of us don’t have a “favorite mountain windy road”, don’t live off grid, and are more likely to be creeping along in rush hour traffic than living a car commercial lifestyle power sliding around a deserted rural highway. The city I live in has mostly 25 mph streets and the interstate is 60mph. Real life speeds when traffic isn’t awful are 10-15mph higher than that but most people aren’t on the interstate for long. The heavy weight is a downer no question. Seems like the HR-V is stepping into the same weight class that the CR-V used to occupy with the move away from the Fit/Jazz platform.
@tresgriffin8242
Жыл бұрын
This part. After a month+ of ownership and 1800 miles, my all-time MPG is 40.5 right now. As a matter of fact, my last tank had an average that was hovering around 43mpg. I'm also someone who lives in a major metro and the better part of my driving consists of dealing with Atlanta's traffic to and from work, running errands. And truth be told, I'm still getting better gas mileage, even during country weekend joyrides in this than I was getting in the Mazda6 my CR-V replaced.
@sharkhark
Жыл бұрын
I love that new Honda hybrid gets abysmal real life mileage and everyone Honda defenders gives excuses and excuses for something RAV4 doesn't have to explain why? It gets the EPA whether you're city crawler or highest. It didn't lie😊
@sharkhark
Жыл бұрын
@@tresgriffin8242nobody I talk to or read about all I get is panicked KZitem and Reddit real life people getting 28 mpg they are very upset
@s3er0i9ng
Жыл бұрын
@@tresgriffin8242 I have ~800 miles on my sport touring getting over 40 MPG per trip have 41 mpg over the 800 miles I drove 97% highway too. I'm not sure if Alex drive it too fast or if it's all the hills.
@airbus7373
8 ай бұрын
I mean this mpg does make this a worse option for road trips, which is something many do. But for other stuff it’s fine
@rwfowler100
Жыл бұрын
You sure don't care for the CRV, the screen on the Rav is 1" bigger, whoopee. How about which one functions better, which one has the better sound system and operating system. Which has the better seats / comfort. Which of these two rides nicer and is quieter. Doesn't the CRV have more cargo space? I could go on but it looks like Why.
@GregMattson
Жыл бұрын
I have the 2023 CRV Hybrid Touring top-trim. If you just get in and drive it like a ordinary vehicle, the fuel economy will be average. But with a few tweaks to the way you operate the car (pulse and glide driving style, turning down the temp when the cabin is warm enough, using the regen paddles regularly), you can do much better. I just completed 2 weeks of driving here in the Vancouver area (mix of city and some 50 mph highway), and got about 41 mpg. Very happy.
@sharkhark
Жыл бұрын
Bahahahaha. Hyper mileing to try and get decent mileage brand new hybrid or how about a RAV4 that you do not do anything no paddle no wind drifting just great mileage by... Wait for it!.... Simply driving it lol
@GregMattson
Жыл бұрын
@@sharkhark unfortunately the RAV4 is just too ugly inside. Interior & dash = cheap Walmart 1990's
@Sam___________
Жыл бұрын
@@GregMattson literally the reason why I’m looking more towards the CR-V lol. I get the RAV4 is probably better on MPG, but I would sacrifice a couple of MPG’s over that RAV4’s cheap looking interior lol.
@rohitnijhawan5281
Жыл бұрын
@@sharkhark wait for it.. don't have to wait that much. Bad Toy trolls swarm honda /hyundai comment sections like cicadas. The reason RAV4 Hybrid mileage is higher is because of their fake BS All wheel drive with 200 pounds less in weight. When tested on rollers it fails like a 3 dollar bill at a vending machine. Other than that great vehicle.
@rohitnijhawan5281
Жыл бұрын
@@Sam___________ But having said that i've test driven the tucson limited, sportage sx-prestige and crv-hybrid. The highest quality interior is tucson. The most fun, cool factor is sportage and a decent ride. The most confident ride but not the best interior is cr-v hybrid.
@CCMike28
Жыл бұрын
Nice overall review. I choose the 2023 CR-V Hybrid Sport, not Touring, with AWD option added. That saved me about $4.5K on the MSRP and I honestly don't miss the extra bells and whistles of the Touring model. I prefer the cooler fabric interior of the Sport, especially since the ONLY color choice is black. The audio system is very good (don't need the Bose), and don't miss the heated steering wheel, 9" infotainment screen, or power lift gate. I love the smoothness and quiet of the powertrain and regen braking. Didn't like having no other choice of interior or wheel color than BLACK for the Hybrid but I paid mainly for the powertrain. After about 1500 miles my average MPG is 35 for a suburban/highway mix which, while maybe not best in class, is very good for a vehicle this big and comfortable.
@billisdewillis5
Жыл бұрын
In Canada we don’t have the choice of the Sport Hybrid as only the Touring Hybrid is sold here for some reason. So far we are averaging 6.9L/100km but hopefully will do better once my wife learns to get to speed faster and turn hvac off before turning the vehicle off. Very happy with it as it fits us perfectly, very comfortable, and drives great…
@billisdewillis5
11 ай бұрын
17,000kms in and we are averaging 6.3L/100kms lifetime…is far more pleasant to drive than the 1.5L turbo.
@greggost6493
6 ай бұрын
Nice to hear there is a heated steering wheel.. one of my favorite features of my current Auto
@marckruse2181
Жыл бұрын
I bought my first CR-V Sport Touring in January. I average 35 to 43mpg in and around town. On a long distance trip, 800miles, I drove 80mph and the mpg was a disappointing 28mpg. I like how the little drives and it feels very solid and provides a silent and comfortable ride. It is not a good long distance vehicle in terms of fuel mileage.
@SARGENTDOODLE
Жыл бұрын
You can’t go 80mph in this car and sustain good mpg! It lives creeping around town but on the interstate you need to cruise under 70 for better fuel and hypermile the car don’t drive it hard the mpg drops like a rock
@stevedell4617
11 ай бұрын
But if you drive across West Texas, where the speed limit is 80 mph, you're going to be a hazard driving less than 70 mph.
@cgatito3528
7 ай бұрын
You'll still get ~25mpg doing 80mph, which will be way better than any other SUV going that fast.@@stevedell4617
@johnrutherford1953
Жыл бұрын
For those not living in the 19th century or the USA, 4000 pounds is equal to 1818kg [1.81 Tonnes ]
@nwmusic2010
Жыл бұрын
Yeah…. It’s ridiculous that we’re still on the imperial system… 🤦♂️
@imnotusingmyrealname4566
Жыл бұрын
This hybrid system is a nightmare. How complicated can you make a drivetrain?
@hukmai
Жыл бұрын
At this point why not just add the 1.5t with electrification
@davidhanson3345
Жыл бұрын
A lot of people have a "bad taste in the mouth" from turbo 1.5. 2 liter is more durable. Should last longer.
@spudtaters8419
Жыл бұрын
Passed on this due to no 360 camera, no spare tire, no BSI signals (they say they had chip shortages), and the back seat middle seatbelt thing in the ceiling is lame. Long time honda owner, not this gen. Also I don't trust lithium-ion batteries, hopefully they move to lithium-iron-phosphate for fire safety.
@vioseven3799
Жыл бұрын
Same. I tested it and did not like it one bit, plus the price gauging by the dealer. Went with a VW Tiguan, way better build quality, and no BS from the dealer with overpricing the car.
@CarolGilmer-en7rm
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking of trading in my 2020 CRV for this. I don’t care about the screen size, but there are other things that bother me. This one doesn’t have the easy reach latches in the back that automatically drop down the rear seats. With this model I would have to do it from the inside since I can’t reach the latch and then push the seat. Also, they don’t have the home link for the garage door and that would be an extra purchase. Add to that no spare tire and I decided I’m better off to keep my 2020 which I’m very happy with.
@k_alex80
Жыл бұрын
I own exactly the same trim 2023 CR-V as on this video, got mine among the first one's back in December 2022, and I got to say, that current Honda built quality has disappointed me. Paint coating of the inside portions of the doors is so poor, that I got corrosion in 4 months old car! This is unacceptable! Went to my local dealership to claim the warranty repairs. While they were fixing it, I've been curious and went on their lot to check a few brand new CR-V's for the same area, and unfortunately, same poor coating and uneven gaps on the hood/fenders area, the lift gate and side panels as well! And lastly, what the service department manager told me about those findings, shocked me! His words exactly " It's okay for the mass production vehicles" Previously, I had spent hours on the phone with the American Honda call center about this issue trying to get someone in the quality control management, but unfortunately they've said that there is no such one, so that's probably why Honda manufacturing going down in the quality I guess? So sad experience. Beware, and check on those things at the time of purchase!
@stevensalter9697
Жыл бұрын
I wish it had a Torque Vectoring AWD.
@GetToThePointAlready
8 ай бұрын
I'm not obsessed with needing the biggest screen ever in my car. Coming from a Civic sport touring with the 9 inch screen, the same screen in the CRV isnt a deal breaker. Sport touring CRV with the AWD, hybrid drive train, power liftgate, heated steering wheel, and lumbar support are all things i wanted that i didnt have in my civic, and i like the design of the car as well, so this is nothing but an upgrade for my use case. Not having a full digital cluster is the only think i think I'll miss going from my civic to the crv
@billshoe22191
Жыл бұрын
Great review. Like the Accord, the CRV is worse than the prior generation and Honda phoned it in.
@paulhenry913
Жыл бұрын
Also due to the mechanical AWD in those models FE will suffer. Overall a good looking cuv with a hint of Audi inside and out. Top safety pick plus thanks to a robust structure. People don't care about dusty vents. That is a real nit pick. Screen size for me is not a priority. I'm sure we will see a crv plug in hybrid that have better FE.
@oldshowfanatic77
Жыл бұрын
He's a typical Hyundai/Kia fanboy. We know this by now.
@scott8919
Жыл бұрын
CR-Vs easily beat their fuel economy figures if you drive conservatively and keep start-stop on. I had a 2022 as a loaner and that got over 40 MPG out of town with a light foot (specifically the 35 miles between Rutland and Middlebury, Vermont and back). Unless they changed a lot with this generation, I don't see why this couldn't touch it either.
@ayushmalpeddi2793
Жыл бұрын
Were you going 70mph? It is possible but that is not what most real world tests/reporting from owners say. Honda's hybrid system is less efficient then others. It consistently underperforms in that department compared to Toyotas, for example.
@OhWowww
Жыл бұрын
@AlexonAutos - I like the music that comes after the introduction! This will be remembered forever as one of the classics!
@syxepop
Жыл бұрын
Alex, the weight difference (450lb / 204kg) can be explained, as follows: 200lbs / 90kg from the AWD system, 100lbs / 45kg from difference in equipment and 150lb / 70kg from the electric motor and battery pack on the NA-2.0L vs. the T-1.5L. All HEV's (PHEV's are even worse because of the bigger battery pack's weight) suffer from such weight increases, which the HEV or PHEV systems have to compensate (and more) by the fuel savings from the electric motor(s).
@chanceharrington3338
Жыл бұрын
These HONDAS are WAY OVER RATED.
@pranoysaha4782
Жыл бұрын
Getting, 47.2mpg on my 2023 hybrid FWD after 85% city driving. However highway 75+miles per hour drive gave me 33mpg.
@mrtedrich
Жыл бұрын
On my first 905 miles I got an honest calculated 47.4 mpg
@TheMarlow29
Жыл бұрын
As far as I am concerned the ONLY thing it is missing is ventilated seats. Don’t care about 360.
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