That's an anemic vehicle. The engine displacement, HP, and torque are dead even with my Focus, but the HR-V weighs 400-600 pounds more depending on the trim.
$40K for the top trim in Canada without a power tail gate, no ventilated front seats, no rear arm rest and it looks like a jellybean on wheels?! The Mazda CX-30, even non-turbo is such a better car (sad to see it missing from For Your Consideration) but the Subaru and Toyota are also a better value in this segment! If you want/need space, most people should go up a class size. Weird pricing Honda CA!
Barebones car styled as exciting as a lawnmower, powered like one with CVT and priced at 40k. Mmm nope thank you. Honda thinks their badge will compensate for all the major misses with this car but their quality is not on par anymore with the rest of the big names.If they keep going like this they will end up like Stellantis piling up their lots with overpriced cars that nobody is interested in buying
For all those unhappy with the pricing, I hate to break it to you but Honda doesn't care a single bit because they like Toyota are sold out for months in Canada. When I walked into a Toyota dealership last month they treated me like I should be thanking them for the honour of buying their vehicles for $1000s over MSRP. Honda wasn't much better although they were a bit friendlier due to fewer customers at the location I visited. Both almost laughed when the topic of MSRP was brought up.
So let's talk a bit.... Toyota have huge production issues. And ...no cars on dealers lots. That's why when you go to A Toyota dealer they look at you like...wtf are you doing here. Honda , at least in Canada don't have same issues. In ON you can go any dealer and find almost any model. Ok?? You can buy easily under mrsp in ON. Except for type R and si. Price for HRV is wrong, people are not stupid. It can harm brand reputation, Honda doesn't care but I was loyal for 20y , now I went VW. Why?? Price and improved quality overall. Like me, there are many other people. Now Honda wants to cut dealers profits by 40%. Why!?? They are preparing the electrification....hahahaha. what a stupid joke?? Honde never cared about electric vehicles in the first place. Honda is an overrated brand right now. For many reasons...
Given that I have been driving two toyotas and have been giving my repair and service business to them for years, they have absolutely no appreciation of your repair business. It's a two-way street. Why would i want to give them my business into buying another vehicle when they would not negotiate a price on the toyota cross. I just walked away from the dealership for another brand. I refuse to take my car for service or repair to the dealership.
Honda is better to shape up. This is an subpar product in the market. Why not put the 1.5T in this thing? There is nothing worse than underpowered engine with a cvt.
Stop asking questions pal!! They aren't stupid , they wanna ensure they don't jeopardize CRV sales. It's so obvious hRV in North America is an overpriced POS. Every dealer I interact on a daily basis 100% agree with me. Crosstrek and Taos are the small SUV to buy
its more than likely getting the new civic engines next year , the 150 hp direct injection engine (non-turbo) and the 200 hp hybrid setup . If anyone wants the mpi engine they need to grab a 2024/25 before its too late .
hello! indeed, but HRV is also concerned. I am an insurance broker and HRV also costs a fortune, considered at high risk of theft by insurers... Sometimes premium is twice of other brands for comparable vehicles (Kona, Seltos, etc.) 1000 $ a year makes a hugeee difference in real cost of ownership
Don't understand this new generation, the previous was better, right size. The pricing is always high with Honda's, the Civic is overpriced also. It's going to be their downfall with time.
I strongly dislike these added on screens. Several cars that were on my radar for my next purchase have fallen off due to this "design flaw". Total lack of imagination on auto designers.
There's NO point buying this HRV in Canada for 40k. The Sport model at 36K should be the top model with all the features in it, including the rear centre arm rest and power lift gate. 40K will get you RAV4 Hybrids. Why would anybody buy this?
Hahahaha...Honda knows HRV is a shit car, 100 percent. Reliability at a high price. Just to ensure CRV sells well. No doubt. Wait...next year model will be revised, or probably just dropped...
The shitty overpriced underpowered HRV at least looks more reliable for now compared to CRV. The sticky steering problem is the new oil dilution headache....Integra, Civic and CRV using same steering column, and way too many people complain about the steering issues. Don't know if it's an official recall in US , but it's getting serious
We cross shopped this car against the 2024 Mazda CX50 2.5s. Its about $1000 more than the top trim HRV EXL awd. We end up buying the Mazda CX50. The Mazda looks better(soul red), drives better, with more features.
The front look is obnoxious! The european/asian hr-v/vezel is sexier. I understand that north american market may desire more space, but that doesn't mean it has to be this ugly! On top of that, the hefty price!
It's a Honda. You can buy it and not worry about long-term ownership costs. Most other manufacturers are a risk. Mazda, Kia, Hyundai, Subaru are all a risk. I've owned several with a lot of issues. I'm glad to have a car i don't have to worry about.
Wow ridiculous price, for very little content in this car The car makers are putting themselves out of business ASAP. This car should have a manual transmission option for better acceleration times!
It will eat crv sales…. If they put the crv motor in it…. The subcompact segment is slim on profit margins so manufacturers are not putting their best stuff in their cheapest cars
@@tdub25 Honda and Toyota yes. But look at Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Mazda and VW. They all sell much more units than Honda or Toyota. It's so obvious Toyota and Honda wanna make sure the small SUV sales won't cannibalize on Rav and CRV sales. It should be room for everyone if you are looking for market share. I'm done with Honda , going for VW Taos . Lil risky but I'll take it
Problem is vehicles keep getting larger. Not everyone wants a larger CRV when a nice HRV would do just fine. So they don't want a large CRV but the HRV is too cheap while very expensive. Now customers are looking elsewhere for what they want. This is a fail.@@tdub25
The 2.0L doesn't have GDI and won't suffer from the oil dilution issues that are (still) present on the 1.5T. It will have much greater longevity, while still being plenty powerful for a vehicle of this class (entry level crossover). It has zero sporting pretensions - their target market is frugal and is primarily looking for practicality and reliability, which this model has in spades. If you wanted something with more personality, you'd want to look at the upcoming Acura variant.
With the upgrade to the new version based on the Civic platform, it's a little sad to see the loss of the "Magic seats" that were in the Fit. The original HR-V was based on the Fit platform. What you could do with the Magic seats was amazing.
Subaru as I understand has engine issues after few years of driving. Being a block engine and cylinders working horizontally, I have been advised against getting into Subaru.
The new HRV is a complete trash. I have been leasing one for almost 2 years. Incredibly cheap plastics which squeek all the time on the tiniest uneven roads. The center console attachments are so bad the whole console moves around when again driving on uneven roads. The car is way underpowered with the CVT making it almost undriveable. Frankly the transmission makes the car dangerously slow to escape certain situations. The lack of rear hvac vents in the back of the center console is a complete joke. I'm not even going to comment on the electronic driving aids like the cross lane detection and lane departure which at times overpower the driver and make lane changes difficult if not straight dangerous. After driving it almost 2 years I would not recommend it to anyone. Honda blew this one really bad.
I test drove the HRV. Nicer than the last model, but way too slow and lethargic! Engine not powerful enough for the bigger body. Just groans and it’s not attractive! The Euro spec versions is much better looking! I don’t know why North America gets a different design! Hard pass!
Having a 2016 HR-V I think Honda ruined this redesign. I really wanted to like the new one. It got to big with no improvement in cargo room. More HP but just as slow, but now gets worse MPG. Magic seats are gone. If I had to get a new vehicle now I would probably pick the CorollaCross hybrid or CrossTrek with the 2.5.
Honda and Toyota are now duping customers by offering the cheapest interiors and fewest features for the highest prices in the segment. People are blindly buying these cars because they hear ‘reliability’. How many people are going to drive 300,000 km to realize the full reliability potential? You would need to keep the car 12-15 years for that. Most people switch cars in 3-4 years. Folks, at least buy a car that can protect you in an accident. Hondas get crushed even if a bicycle hits them.
Finally someone else that gets it. People love driving around their sub standard quality vehicles in terms of design, soundproofing, and materials based on a former notion of powertrain reliability. All for a higher price. No thanks!
Yes. You are correct. I am the original owner of a 2007 Fit LX with a 5 speed manual. It'll be 17 years old this June. Only 167,000 kms and it still looks (Krown Rust Control) and drives like new! Expect at least another 10 years from it!
Add hybrid. Add competitive features. Fix manufacturing defects. Better wheels. Drop price. Did I miss anything? Sadly, I will shop elsewhere or just get a CR-V.
The starting price in the U.S. is reasonable compared to the competition. It's actually a tad cheaper than the Civic hatch, which makes no sense. I'm very disappointed we don't get this fun, beautiful color in the U.S. The colors offered here are boring as hell, except for the bright red on the upper trims. Very odd decision since this is a vehicle that appeals to younger buyers. I agree about those wheels. Hideous. I don't think the exterior design is particularly attractive from any angle. It looks the worst at the front. It's nondescript with a weird snout. We'll see how it holds up with time, but what I keep hearing from auto journalists and owners is that it's slow, noisy, and uncomfortable. Seems like this generation is a pretty hard miss by Honda.
Hmm, small, poor infotainment, poor fuel economy for size, expensive, slow, and very noisy on throttle, what's not to love? With the reveal of the 2025 Kicks, 2024 Trax, and 2024 Kona, I don't see how Honda hopes to move any of these.
Don’t give your kids a Porsche. They’ll turn into little a-holes. Civic is much better! HRV is a good looking vehicle but the engine/transmission is a big no. They could very easily put a hybrid in there with 200 hp and it would be fine.
Honda can't be serious, can they? With 0 towing, and lack of a lot of content, the competition has them beaten completely. Only Honda sycophants will be interested, I am sure.
“By Running😂” thats EXACTLYHow I felt driving that! It is the LEAST POWERFUL CAR made in the world! Honda/ youre BLOWIN IT! I test drove one and was scared to death getting on the freeway👎🏻
Alternate take: it's not that it doesn't have enough horsepower, but that is too big for its engine. The Crosstrek where's the 2.0l is not fast but is appropriate for its purpose and power level. This current HR-V is a bit big and puffy for an urban commuter. It's the size of the older CR-Vs, but those used to get the torquier K24 engines.
I have one, 2023, but definitely I’m waiting for my lease renewal to change it, car is super slow, horrible on gas, no usb and heated seat on the back , I had many Hondas in my life , but definitely this car is the worst Honda which I have , my other 22 Honda civic offers much better value and comfort
Honda did not drop the ball on this one!!! Honda wants to ensure is a crappy shityy product SO in doesn't jeopardize in any way the sales of CRV. Honda knows for sure it's an inferior car compared to the competition. All they can flex is reliability. I'm pretty much done with Honda
I got this car in January to trace my 2020 version. I’m personally very happy with it because of the bigger cargo space; the simplicity yet sleekness of the design which feels unassuming, yet still stylish, and it’s a smooth ride. I personally don’t think it’s too loud, and I like that I can hear when I’m revving my engine to overtake or merge. It’s also very comfortable when I’m driving early morning or late night on the highway and I can just cruise control it. However, I don’t like how they dropped the right-side view camera from the 2024 sport. In my 2020 that camera was a huge help while dining in Downtown traffic and being able to see cyclists better… And many of them think they’re above proper road usage. Personally though, I can’t wait until this comes as a hybrid.
Thanks for informative review.I drove a HR-V sport last week in Calgary. After test drive Dealer said " We have a red Sport coming in April .Take it or leave it for $1700 over MSRP" for local adds I don't want or need. All dealers are doing this in Canada. Ended up putting a refundable deposit on an incoming Hyundai Sonata Preferred Trend Sedan with AWD 2.5 191 hp , Leather Power Heated & Cooled seats , Panorama roof .Gets 5 more MPG & 2 years more full warranty than Honda & better drive for less $$. Only $599 over MSRP. When is this price gouging going to stop in Canada?
It gets low gas mileage because the engine is underpowered for the weight of the vehicle. Same reason it’s slow. I would never get that car. I had a 2014 CVT 1.8 non turbo CVT. That’s why I sold it for the above. They should atleast do the 1.5 turbo or atleast bring back the automatic.
In Australia and New Zealand this is called the ZR-V and comes both as a hybrid or with the 1.5 turbo engine and considerably more features and options. Both offer a lot more power.and torque. In Europe it is also called the ZR-V and comes only as a hybrid.
Matching Blue car and shirts looks so good on video. I wish interior had blue accents. Manufacturers are jacking up prices of SUVs because people flock to SUVs like lemmings. Higher Price = Higher Suspension makes sense to a lot of Joneses.
Canadian pricing is up there for sure. We paid $26,050 USD for our AWD LX in NY back in February. MSRP $27,450 - $1,400 discount. I agree it’s slow and loud at full throttle, but it’s the perfect AWD around town 2nd vehicle for us. Our 2017 Civic LX was too hard to get in and out of these days. Insurance for identical coverage is $24 more annually than the Civic with State Farm.
You can get a mazda cx-5 base trim in its price , i was cross shopping and got cx-5 gs comfort bigger 2.5 engine and More space and premium interior. Still got our 2016 crv lx awd going strong after 8 years though salty Manitoba winters. Honda seems like not the same brand too expensive and toyota is too much waiting so went with Mazda so happy with it so far.
Subaru Crosstrek with the seat comfort and the huge infotainment system is the winner for me, or if you don't mind the same car just lower to the ground the Impreza saves a couple grand!
Great informative videos, just recently bought a Subaru Forester touring model. The prices for used cars are high so buying a new car for a few thousand dollars more Canadian made more sense. I watched some videos before buying the Subaru Forester including yours and your information is reasonbly accurate IMO(Thanks very much). I took a used Toyota Rav4 XLE and a used Subaru Forester touring same year 2022 with similar mileage and the Subaru had the best ride and comfort with enough power for my needs. The best way to test any 4 cylinder car is drive a large hill like in a river valley and it will tell the prospective buyer if it has enough power and if it does burn oil(very telling of deficiencies ) Subaru passed with flying colors when ticking the want boxes , the Toyota also was very good but was louder + does not soak up bumps as good as Subaru suspension did. My wife noticed this also and she liked the seats in the Subaru better also. I have a Honda pilot 2008 model LX base model and it is one of the best cars I have ever owned and has about 170,000 kms on it. Andrea and Zack when you mention miles per gallon or liters /100kms are you folks using imperial gallons or American gallons mpg? Thanks!
Nice vehicle. I would rate it 5 out of 10 due lots of missing features and no hybrid. It’s a good vehicle for first time buyer like students. Great show Andrea! ☕️☕️
I just wanted to say I really enjoy your channel and the Canadian angle is nice to see. The problem I have is when you show the pricing of the HR-V, it’s from Honda Canada. At my local dealership in Alberta, the price is $40,409 for the LX-B, a brutal difference in reality. I think it would be helpful to include accurate on-the-street real-world pricing. Local dealer gouging is still an issue, even with plenty of inventory. As a lifetime Honda owner I couldn’t be more disappointed in their pricing structure now.
I drive an older Civic so I can relate to the perfect amount of slow comment and stick to the right lane comment as the slowness keeps me out of trouble.😊 Good parental advice Zack and Andrea. In terms of the HR-V, I ain't no sucka!
I just bought a base level Envision for the same price as a top-level HRV. There’s literally a dozen options to get twice the car for the same price as this. And blindspot monitoring only available on the top-line trim? Come on.
....Honda is way too late to the game for hybrids as Toyota eats up the market. As for any 1.5L T Honda engines...I still haven't heard of the engine dilution fix and some purest hate the durability of turbos:(
When you lift the hood there's a lot of room, suspect hybrid or PHEV coming soon, making this model a quickly depreciating asset. Same case can be made for many Mazda models with Hybrids coming in 2025.
My wife and I just test drove a 2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Preferred and a 2025 Honda HRV EX-L back to back today. What an eye opener! The CX-30’s 6-speed auto transmission sloppily surged pulling away from a stop, and its audio controller was super unfriendly to use. In contrast, the HRV had more comfortable seats, more features, a better ride, logical user friendly controls, and more interior space, all at a lower price.
Honda Australia has set its sales target at 20,000 units across all types and is on track to fail to meet that. By comparison , just ten years ago it sold more than 60,000 units. Here the price is around $8,000 too high, using a fixed price business model, and misses a LOT of safety gear. I have a 2021 HRV RS, with 65k on the odometer so looking around as replacement nears but Honda is very much behind the price/quality/equipment 8 ball.
That's an anemic vehicle. The engine displacement, HP, and torque are dead even with my Focus, but the HR-V weighs 400-600 pounds more depending on the trim.
$40K for the top trim in Canada without a power tail gate, no ventilated front seats, no rear arm rest and it looks like a jellybean on wheels?! The Mazda CX-30, even non-turbo is such a better car (sad to see it missing from For Your Consideration) but the Subaru and Toyota are also a better value in this segment! If you want/need space, most people should go up a class size. Weird pricing Honda CA!
Did you mention no electric seats in Canada?. At 45 k...watta joke
A jellybean on wheels😂🤣😭
Barebones car styled as exciting as a lawnmower, powered like one with CVT and priced at 40k. Mmm nope thank you. Honda thinks their badge will compensate for all the major misses with this car but their quality is not on par anymore with the rest of the big names.If they keep going like this they will end up like Stellantis piling up their lots with overpriced cars that nobody is interested in buying
Too bad the cult logo buyers have not figured that out yet....🙄
For all those unhappy with the pricing, I hate to break it to you but Honda doesn't care a single bit because they like Toyota are sold out for months in Canada. When I walked into a Toyota dealership last month they treated me like I should be thanking them for the honour of buying their vehicles for $1000s over MSRP. Honda wasn't much better although they were a bit friendlier due to fewer customers at the location I visited. Both almost laughed when the topic of MSRP was brought up.
So let's talk a bit.... Toyota have huge production issues. And ...no cars on dealers lots. That's why when you go to A Toyota dealer they look at you like...wtf are you doing here.
Honda , at least in Canada don't have same issues. In ON you can go any dealer and find almost any model. Ok?? You can buy easily under mrsp in ON. Except for type R and si.
Price for HRV is wrong, people are not stupid. It can harm brand reputation, Honda doesn't care but I was loyal for 20y , now I went VW. Why?? Price and improved quality overall.
Like me, there are many other people.
Now Honda wants to cut dealers profits by 40%. Why!?? They are preparing the electrification....hahahaha. what a stupid joke?? Honde never cared about electric vehicles in the first place. Honda is an overrated brand right now. For many reasons...
I have in the last 25 years two Honda CRV and they were great! I would buy another Honda any day!
Given that I have been driving two toyotas and have been giving my repair and service business to them for years, they have absolutely no appreciation of your repair business. It's a two-way street. Why would i want to give them my business into buying another vehicle when they would not negotiate a price on the toyota cross. I just walked away from the dealership for another brand. I refuse to take my car for service or repair to the dealership.
@@anthonyng3014 fr the Toyota sales guy was being real cocky to us. Definitely didn't care if he sold a car or not.
Honda is better to shape up. This is an subpar product in the market. Why not put the 1.5T in this thing? There is nothing worse than underpowered engine with a cvt.
Stop asking questions pal!! They aren't stupid , they wanna ensure they don't jeopardize CRV sales. It's so obvious
hRV in North America is an overpriced POS. Every dealer I interact on a daily basis 100% agree with me.
Crosstrek and Taos are the small SUV to buy
@@stanleetfk3823 1.5 turbo is likely being saved for the new Acura version
@@iana36s yes, the ADX , regardless I hate their strategy
its more than likely getting the new civic engines next year , the 150 hp direct injection engine (non-turbo) and the 200 hp hybrid setup . If anyone wants the mpi engine they need to grab a 2024/25 before its too late .
HR-V for me is a big no : Too loud, not enough power, CVT, too expensive, and for us in QC a big no is the insurance premiums because of theft.
Ditto,ditto, ditto, my thoughts EXACTLY!!!! Come on Honda ??
Trust me! No one is stealing this HRV!
😂@@ms.b9093
hello! indeed, but HRV is also concerned. I am an insurance broker and HRV also costs a fortune, considered at high risk of theft by insurers... Sometimes premium is twice of other brands for comparable vehicles (Kona, Seltos, etc.) 1000 $ a year makes a hugeee difference in real cost of ownership
I drove crv as well gas, and thought the engine was too loud whenever you accelerate from stop sign. No one seems to agree with me on internet
17" wheels are just fine. Larger wheels just give poorer handling, worse fuel economy, and are more expensive to replace.
Larger wheels are easier to scratch and popular to thieves.
Don't understand this new generation, the previous was better, right size. The pricing is always high with Honda's, the Civic is overpriced also. It's going to be their downfall with time.
Can’t wait for that trend of plopping an Ipad like screen on the dash to stop. Looks like a cheap after thought.
For these prices… Hard pass.
I agree wholeheartedly. Kept me from buying the updated Prius and now I’m just waiting for integrated dash designs.
I like the way the new Seltos interior looks. It's one large wide screen with the speedometer on one side, infortainment on enother side. Very sleek.
I strongly dislike these added on screens. Several cars that were on my radar for my next purchase have fallen off due to this "design flaw". Total lack of imagination on auto designers.
@@bepowerful2160 Did I hear right , 36Months wait for the New Prius??
Yes so did I!
There's NO point buying this HRV in Canada for 40k. The Sport model at 36K should be the top model with all the features in it, including the rear centre arm rest and power lift gate. 40K will get you RAV4 Hybrids. Why would anybody buy this?
Hahahaha...Honda knows HRV is a shit car, 100 percent. Reliability at a high price.
Just to ensure CRV sells well. No doubt. Wait...next year model will be revised, or probably just dropped...
I wouldn't miss this version of the HR-V if it is dropped ...
@@stanleetfk3823 What Honda reliability? That's been long gone sadly.
@@davidjym IMHO, I think the euro one looks better, not sure what its performance factor is like though.
@@serenitynow8265 still might be overpriced
Hondas have always been highly overrated and grossly overpriced. Plus, just fugly styling, both inside and out. 🧐🤔💯💥🙄🤮
That pricing is insane! Hellz no!
Honda is just phoning in their car designs these days. The mighty has fallen.
It can't decide whether is a station wagon or a SUV.
The shitty overpriced underpowered HRV at least looks more reliable for now compared to CRV. The sticky steering problem is the new oil dilution headache....Integra, Civic and CRV using same steering column, and way too many people complain about the steering issues. Don't know if it's an official recall in US , but it's getting serious
We cross shopped this car against the 2024 Mazda CX50 2.5s. Its about $1000 more than the top trim HRV EXL awd. We end up buying the Mazda CX50. The Mazda looks better(soul red), drives better, with more features.
Seems like a no brainer choice
They're not even the same class to be comparing against.
@@chudson4500buy they are on the same price. 1st reason why people choose this class because its the $ wise
With lower finance rates from Mazda. The total cost including financing costs almost the same for HRV EXL and CX-50 GT. Mind-blowing.
The front look is obnoxious! The european/asian hr-v/vezel is sexier. I understand that north american market may desire more space, but that doesn't mean it has to be this ugly! On top of that, the hefty price!
It's a Honda. You can buy it and not worry about long-term ownership costs. Most other manufacturers are a risk. Mazda, Kia, Hyundai, Subaru are all a risk. I've owned several with a lot of issues. I'm glad to have a car i don't have to worry about.
What a waste of opportunity for Honda! Very disappointing
Good morning from Kitchener, Ontario! Love your reviews! I used to watch Zack on Sunday mornings on Driving Television
Wow ridiculous price, for very little content in this car
The car makers are putting themselves out of business ASAP.
This car should have a manual transmission option for better acceleration times!
Could have at least put the 1.5 in with the 180hp and solved most of the problems, never understood that
1.5 still has a lot of problems with reliability and exposed wiring that rodents like to chew on. Watch hondamobilemechanic
It will eat crv sales…. If they put the crv motor in it…. The subcompact segment is slim on profit margins so manufacturers are not putting their best stuff in their cheapest cars
@@tdub25 Honda and Toyota yes. But look at Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Mazda and VW.
They all sell much more units than Honda or Toyota. It's so obvious Toyota and Honda wanna make sure the small SUV sales won't cannibalize on Rav and CRV sales.
It should be room for everyone if you are looking for market share. I'm done with Honda , going for VW Taos . Lil risky but I'll take it
Problem is vehicles keep getting larger. Not everyone wants a larger CRV when a nice HRV would do just fine. So they don't want a large CRV but the HRV is too cheap while very expensive. Now customers are looking elsewhere for what they want. This is a fail.@@tdub25
The 2.0L doesn't have GDI and won't suffer from the oil dilution issues that are (still) present on the 1.5T. It will have much greater longevity, while still being plenty powerful for a vehicle of this class (entry level crossover). It has zero sporting pretensions - their target market is frugal and is primarily looking for practicality and reliability, which this model has in spades. If you wanted something with more personality, you'd want to look at the upcoming Acura variant.
"it's the perfect amount of slow" should be Honda's slogan.
I don't know what happened to Honda, they used to have the 'fastest' vehicles in the industry.
@@davidjym not really old civics were terribly slow
@@f181234 I guess that's how Honda tricks people into upgrading to the Civic Si if they want more power.
With the upgrade to the new version based on the Civic platform, it's a little sad to see the loss of the "Magic seats" that were in the Fit. The original HR-V was based on the Fit platform. What you could do with the Magic seats was amazing.
Subaru Crosstrek fore sure. More quiet. Better ride. Better mpg. More hp on the sport and higher trim.
Although it’s been stated that the Crosstrek infotainment system is laggy , buggy,,, also the safety features operate better in the Honda.
@@rick8125The HRV has 5 star ratings across the board for safety what are you on about?
The Crosstrek interior is God awful with that eyesore they call an infotainment system
Subaru as I understand has engine issues after few years of driving. Being a block engine and cylinders working horizontally, I have been advised against getting into Subaru.
Dull as watching paint dry! I just can't with the whole Honda lineup. It has a target age demographics, and it's not Gen Z buyers.
Seems like a lot of $'s for bland looking under powered vehicle. I'd buy the Civic hatch before this model.
The new HRV is a complete trash. I have been leasing one for almost 2 years. Incredibly cheap plastics which squeek all the time on the tiniest uneven roads. The center console attachments are so bad the whole console moves around when again driving on uneven roads. The car is way underpowered with the CVT making it almost undriveable. Frankly the transmission makes the car dangerously slow to escape certain situations. The lack of rear hvac vents in the back of the center console is a complete joke. I'm not even going to comment on the electronic driving aids like the cross lane detection and lane departure which at times overpower the driver and make lane changes difficult if not straight dangerous. After driving it almost 2 years I would not recommend it to anyone. Honda blew this one really bad.
Agree! Totally disappointment
Disagree. I love mine.
@@patriciashaughnessy4737 That's a very convincing argument. lol
Great grocery getter or high school student car. Other than that, meh.
No! Outrageous price, slow, and poor value, plus NO manual transmission..
equals a huge fail.
There are better choices for 'basic' transportation.
I test drove the HRV. Nicer than the last model, but way too slow and lethargic! Engine not powerful enough for the bigger body. Just groans and it’s not attractive! The Euro spec versions is much better looking! I don’t know why North America gets a different design! Hard pass!
Honda Canada, don't u get it, u are loosing clients. Rethink ur pricing. Great review team
I assume they don't care. Much higher margins on fewer car sales.
Having a 2016 HR-V I think Honda ruined this redesign. I really wanted to like the new one. It got to big with no improvement in cargo room. More HP but just as slow, but now gets worse MPG. Magic seats are gone. If I had to get a new vehicle now I would probably pick the CorollaCross hybrid or CrossTrek with the 2.5.
Good decision 😀
For what they're charging, this should have a 10 speed automatic with 1.5 L turbo engine.
Honda and Toyota are now duping customers by offering the cheapest interiors and fewest features for the highest prices in the segment. People are blindly buying these cars because they hear ‘reliability’. How many people are going to drive 300,000 km to realize the full reliability potential? You would need to keep the car 12-15 years for that. Most people switch cars in 3-4 years. Folks, at least buy a car that can protect you in an accident. Hondas get crushed even if a bicycle hits them.
Finally someone else that gets it. People love driving around their sub standard quality vehicles in terms of design, soundproofing, and materials based on a former notion of powertrain reliability. All for a higher price. No thanks!
Many people keep their car or hand it down to other family or sell it with a good resell value. So don’t dismiss the 300k miles
Cross shopped this with Mazda CX-5 and the CX5 was a no brainer or the money.
Chose the CRV hybrid over this…sure more expensive but more practical space, better engine & power and fuel economy plus more tech and features!
The CX50 with the Turbo is the real no brainer. For low $30s you get an excellent interior and it’s quick too. Use premium and its rocket.
@@alexnutcasio936The CX50 Turbo is not in the low 30s! It’s damn near $40k! Like all Mazda turbo models.
I got cx-5 non turbo vs this 2nd trim. Turbo was out of my budget.
I wanted to trade in my 2020 Jeep cherokee for a Honda HRV. I'm still debating if I should or not, especially after reading these reviews.
RUN FORREST
100% for the Subaru Crosstrek over this HR-V
I would go with VW Taos, apparently they fixed the head gasket and premature rear rotors issues. I think it's the best bang for your buck.
Except subaru’s are a car mechanics dream come true.
Related: I miss the Honda Fit.
All subcompact cars (Yaris, Versa Note, even Sonic) for that matter.
Yes. You are correct. I am the original owner of a 2007 Fit LX with a 5 speed manual. It'll be 17 years old this June. Only 167,000 kms and it still looks (Krown Rust Control) and drives like new! Expect at least another 10 years from it!
Well, everything is expensive today. Needs more power, and the front grille makes it look terribly cheap. Thank you ! 🙂
Add hybrid. Add competitive features. Fix manufacturing defects. Better wheels. Drop price. Did I miss anything? Sadly, I will shop elsewhere or just get a CR-V.
Really ugly imo and too expensive. Better options in this class.
Needs to be cheaper for sure. Also needs a hybrid system
They for sure aren’t lowering the price but a Hybrid will come for the Refresh.
@@limitedreach4446 Hybrid ADDS WEIGHT and complication too.
Not to mention increasingly an already outrageous price. lol
They do not sit too long in USA.
@@ag1382 I think Honda deliberately keeps the supply limited so the suckers line up and pay dearly for these overpriced things.
All new car prices are out of control.
NO and NO. Honda is overpriced.
Even though this 2.0 liter works fine in a Civic, it still feels slow in the HR-V. I am very surprise after driven both on the same day.
I prefer Civic Hatch
The starting price in the U.S. is reasonable compared to the competition. It's actually a tad cheaper than the Civic hatch, which makes no sense. I'm very disappointed we don't get this fun, beautiful color in the U.S. The colors offered here are boring as hell, except for the bright red on the upper trims. Very odd decision since this is a vehicle that appeals to younger buyers. I agree about those wheels. Hideous. I don't think the exterior design is particularly attractive from any angle. It looks the worst at the front. It's nondescript with a weird snout. We'll see how it holds up with time, but what I keep hearing from auto journalists and owners is that it's slow, noisy, and uncomfortable. Seems like this generation is a pretty hard miss by Honda.
Hmm, small, poor infotainment, poor fuel economy for size, expensive, slow, and very noisy on throttle, what's not to love? With the reveal of the 2025 Kicks, 2024 Trax, and 2024 Kona, I don't see how Honda hopes to move any of these.
Don’t give your kids a Porsche. They’ll turn into little a-holes. Civic is much better! HRV is a good looking vehicle but the engine/transmission is a big no. They could very easily put a hybrid in there with 200 hp and it would be fine.
Honda can't be serious, can they? With 0 towing, and lack of a lot of content, the competition has them beaten completely. Only Honda sycophants will be interested, I am sure.
Wow, Forest Gump has the same color and chequered polo as Zack.. Amazing style.lol😅
I would rather buy VW Taos, and VW Taos isn't anywhere on my buying list. Companies need to stop manufacturing useless CUVs.
Not even a rear passenger armrest!! Comon Honda?!
The problem with Toyota Corolla Cross is that you cannot get it. They won't sell it to you unless you trade in or lease for a year... 😢
Bingo!! The markups are crazy if you can find one!
Zack and gump have the same shirt
“By Running😂” thats EXACTLYHow I felt driving that!
It is the LEAST POWERFUL CAR made in the world! Honda/ youre BLOWIN IT!
I test drove one and was scared to death getting on the freeway👎🏻
Alternate take: it's not that it doesn't have enough horsepower, but that is too big for its engine. The Crosstrek where's the 2.0l is not fast but is appropriate for its purpose and power level. This current HR-V is a bit big and puffy for an urban commuter. It's the size of the older CR-Vs, but those used to get the torquier K24 engines.
still not bad for a 8 year old Car with a old NA engine and 7 inch display inside, only the price is a little bit to high for this older package.
I have one, 2023, but definitely I’m waiting for my lease renewal to change it, car is super slow, horrible on gas, no usb and heated seat on the back , I had many Hondas in my life , but definitely this car is the worst Honda which I have , my other 22 Honda civic offers much better value and comfort
When this model came out I thought Honda borrowed a lot of styling points from Porsche
Slow car for people that want a slower life.
Bring back the 2.4 VTEC and 5 speed automatic transmission!
Honda did not drop the ball on this one!!! Honda wants to ensure is a crappy shityy product SO in doesn't jeopardize in any way the sales of CRV.
Honda knows for sure it's an inferior car compared to the competition. All they can flex is reliability. I'm pretty much done with Honda
I hate my power lift gate and the electric parking brake.
Is the Mazda cx 30 in the same category. If so much better value.
I'm shocked it didn't make the consideration list
@@calebwany8422 @Richardak600 Yes the CX-30 is in the same category, but it's really small. We picked vehicles that offer similar space to this.
The CX 30 lacks rear legroom and cargo space!
Looks like a Porsche Macan subcompact.
the ugly version
I got this car in January to trace my 2020 version. I’m personally very happy with it because of the bigger cargo space; the simplicity yet sleekness of the design which feels unassuming, yet still stylish, and it’s a smooth ride.
I personally don’t think it’s too loud, and I like that I can hear when I’m revving my engine to overtake or merge. It’s also very comfortable when I’m driving early morning or late night on the highway and I can just cruise control it.
However, I don’t like how they dropped the right-side view camera from the 2024 sport. In my 2020 that camera was a huge help while dining in Downtown traffic and being able to see cyclists better… And many of them think they’re above proper road usage.
Personally though, I can’t wait until this comes as a hybrid.
This is the perfect car that will sit on the Honda lot for months
I have actually seen 2 on the road within the past week. What a horrific vehicle.
Thanks for informative review.I drove a HR-V sport last week in Calgary. After test drive Dealer said " We have a red Sport coming in April .Take it or leave it for $1700 over MSRP" for local adds I don't want or need. All dealers are doing this in Canada. Ended up putting a refundable deposit on an incoming Hyundai Sonata Preferred Trend Sedan with AWD 2.5 191 hp , Leather Power Heated & Cooled seats , Panorama roof .Gets 5 more MPG & 2 years more full warranty than Honda & better drive for less $$. Only $599 over MSRP. When is this price gouging going to stop in Canada?
Help. This or the Chevrolet Trax for a senior?
Trax is very good and WAY cheaper.
Too bad the U.S. market can’t get the heated seats. I said before that Canadian market models are better equipped.
It looks like a Ford Escape.
Crosstrek 2.5L, better hp and torque. Standard awd is confidence inspiring.
CIVIC, CRV, HRV too expensive - honda needs to bring back FIT!!!!
The front looks like Lemongrab from Adventure Time
It gets low gas mileage because the engine is underpowered for the weight of the vehicle. Same reason it’s slow. I would never get that car. I had a 2014 CVT 1.8 non turbo CVT. That’s why I sold it for the above. They should atleast do the 1.5 turbo or atleast bring back the automatic.
Not sure if it's in the same class, but I like the Seltos and Kona more. Seltos is more luxurious, Kona is more fun.
Yes same class. There's lots of value with both the Seltos and Kona.
Both are far better styling, better engines, far better warranties, and prices.. FACTS! 💯🤗👍
You make not wanting a vehicle so much fun!❤
In Australia and New Zealand this is called the ZR-V and comes both as a hybrid or with the 1.5 turbo engine and considerably more features and options. Both offer a lot more power.and torque. In Europe it is also called the ZR-V and comes only as a hybrid.
The Subaru Crosstrek is so overrated it’s honestly nothing special
I drove it! Did not like the groaning CVT!
Crosstrek does everything right.
Except perhaps for their high maintenance costs
No power, CVT, & overpriced. It’s a no go.
Matching Blue car and shirts looks so good on video. I wish interior had blue accents. Manufacturers are jacking up prices of SUVs because people flock to SUVs like lemmings. Higher Price = Higher Suspension makes sense to a lot of Joneses.
….. It’s not that bad.. Ouch!
This simply lacks value in a highly competitive segment. Honda is manipulating the customers with it's brand name.
The Honda name is overrated.
@Motormouth.....1 Above?
Simple way to get Honda to reduce their prices: stop buying their products.
Canadian pricing is up there for sure. We paid $26,050 USD for our AWD LX in NY back in February. MSRP $27,450 - $1,400 discount. I agree it’s slow and loud at full throttle, but it’s the perfect AWD around town 2nd vehicle for us. Our 2017 Civic LX was too hard to get in and out of these days. Insurance for identical coverage is $24 more annually than the Civic with State Farm.
Rear window breaking - yes reports said it was quite a "spectacle".
You can get a mazda cx-5 base trim in its price , i was cross shopping and got cx-5 gs comfort bigger 2.5 engine and More space and premium interior. Still got our 2016 crv lx awd going strong after 8 years though salty Manitoba winters. Honda seems like not the same brand too expensive and toyota is too much waiting so went with Mazda so happy with it so far.
Subaru Crosstrek with the seat comfort and the huge infotainment system is the winner for me, or if you don't mind the same car just lower to the ground the Impreza saves a couple grand!
Subaru's AWD system is the best !!!
I dont like the huge screens but the Crosstrek does look better.
Great informative videos, just recently bought a Subaru Forester touring model. The prices for used cars are high so buying a new car for a few thousand dollars more Canadian made more sense. I watched some videos before buying the Subaru Forester including yours and your information is reasonbly accurate IMO(Thanks very much). I took a used Toyota Rav4 XLE and a used Subaru Forester touring same year 2022 with similar mileage and the Subaru had the best ride and comfort with enough power for my needs. The best way to test any 4 cylinder car is drive a large hill like in a river valley and it will tell the prospective buyer if it has enough power and if it does burn oil(very telling of deficiencies ) Subaru passed with flying colors when ticking the want boxes , the Toyota also was very good but was louder + does not soak up bumps as good as Subaru suspension did. My wife noticed this also and she liked the seats in the Subaru better also. I have a Honda pilot 2008 model LX base model and it is one of the best cars I have ever owned and has about 170,000 kms on it. Andrea and Zack when you mention miles per gallon or liters /100kms are you folks using imperial gallons or American gallons mpg? Thanks!
Most likely citing US gallons.
Nice vehicle. I would rate it 5 out of 10 due lots of missing features and no hybrid. It’s a good vehicle for first time buyer like students. Great show Andrea! ☕️☕️
Students? I bought a nav-ex. It was $50,000!!
@@terryandhope 😮
How much students in Canada make? You guys must have very rich students, lol
@@azkaktus the only students who have money are the Chinese international students.
I just wanted to say I really enjoy your channel and the Canadian angle is nice to see. The problem I have is when you show the pricing of the HR-V, it’s from Honda Canada. At my local dealership in Alberta, the price is $40,409 for the LX-B, a brutal difference in reality. I think it would be helpful to include accurate on-the-street real-world pricing. Local dealer gouging is still an issue, even with plenty of inventory. As a lifetime Honda owner I couldn’t be more disappointed in their pricing structure now.
Just bought a HR-V EX-L, what a great little SUV in Nordic Forest Pearl. 👍
Honda’s biggest mistake ever. Dropping the 2.4 VTEc with the 5sp auto transmission!
Too slow? But faster than a bus.
I drive an older Civic so I can relate to the perfect amount of slow comment and stick to the right lane comment as the slowness keeps me out of trouble.😊 Good parental advice Zack and Andrea. In terms of the HR-V, I ain't no sucka!
Man. If you had to pick a car to impersonate depression.
I just bought a base level Envision for the same price as a top-level HRV. There’s literally a dozen options to get twice the car for the same price as this. And blindspot monitoring only available on the top-line trim? Come on.
....Honda is way too late to the game for hybrids as Toyota eats up the market. As for any 1.5L T Honda engines...I still haven't heard of the engine dilution fix and some purest hate the durability of turbos:(
My Rav4 Hybrid is far superior.
When you lift the hood there's a lot of room, suspect hybrid or PHEV coming soon, making this model a quickly depreciating asset. Same case can be made for many Mazda models with Hybrids coming in 2025.
Honda Dropped the ball on this one. I got LX model under MSRP. I'm learning to live with it with all it's pros and cons.
My wife and I just test drove a 2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Preferred and a 2025 Honda HRV EX-L back to back today. What an eye opener! The CX-30’s 6-speed auto transmission sloppily surged pulling away from a stop, and its audio controller was super unfriendly to use. In contrast, the HRV had more comfortable seats, more features, a better ride, logical user friendly controls, and more interior space, all at a lower price.
Honda Australia has set its sales target at 20,000 units across all types and is on track to fail to meet that. By comparison , just ten years ago it sold more than 60,000 units. Here the price is around $8,000 too high, using a fixed price business model, and misses a LOT of safety gear. I have a 2021 HRV RS, with 65k on the odometer so looking around as replacement nears but Honda is very much behind the price/quality/equipment 8 ball.