2019 Honda CR-V | Family Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 มิ.ย. 2024
- Thanks to my day job at Kelley Blue Book, I drive and review lots of cars. The 2019 Honda CR-V is a compact SUV that’s won a zillion awards over the years at KBB. Not coincidentally my family car is also a CR-V. Specifically, a 2008 Honda CR-V EX-L trim with more than 100,000 miles on it. Having already reviewed our old personal CR-V it seemed wise to also review and compare it to a new CR-V.
With 11 years of development since our family’s CR-V was build, the 2019 CR-V is objectively superior in nearly all regards. It’s faster, quieter, more efficient, and much safer thanks to active driver assist technologies like lane keep assist and automatic emergency braking. The 5th generation CR-V (2017-Present) also retains the outstanding space management traits my wife and I love in our 3rd generation CR-V (2006-2011).
In this video my wife and I compare our used Honda CR-V to a new 2019 CR-V painted a very similar color. Along the way we discuss interior comfort, cargo space, child seat installations, safety features, styling, and, naturally, toilet paper. I also relinquish the steering wheel to get my wife’s opinion on how the 2019 CR-V feels versus her 2008 CR-V.
And just so the premise is ultra-clear, this is not a definitive review but rather a fun look at the 2019 Honda CR-V, while I live my normal life. Simple. Fun! #MicahDrives
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I love you Micah. You're my favorite vlogger.
Well of course Micah! Ride or die vlogger and car reviewer...
Yay! You two are back! I've missed your interactions!
We're thrilled to be back. Thanks for waiting!
I love the chemistry and humor between the two of you. I used to have a 2008 Honda CR-V, sold it and got a 2019 Kia Niro LX.
They are so different from each other but yet so perfect! Love it
I thought Micah said he was going to do a shirtless review when he hit 100k? How about a shirtless white van review for optimal creep factor?
There are many paths to Creep Town.
Jasper 747 No worries. The 100k video will be worth everyone’s while.
That would be 🔥🔥🔥..😆
B- Rad he’s doing the finishing touches on his push ups and sit ups for the maximum Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch effect 😂
@@MicahMuzio This is surely one of the faster ones...
Thank you for constantly putting a fresh real world spin in car reviews. Peppered with the occasional unique helo vid. The views are so much better than a drone!
That's a great reward for 100k subs, and same for 50k! I'd really like for the channel to make it there, this is my favorite automotive channel. There's the obvious car stuff, but somehow a lot more fun than other channels.
Lightdasher360 Thanks a million for all the support and encouragement. It means the world to us!!
They are back!!!!! And the better half was doing some of the driving! You guys are awesome and great content as always. Upgrade her to the new CRV already Micah!
Micah I definitely think it's time you guys treat yourselfs to the 2019 version. Good job on the videos keep up the good work. I been watching your reviews since Zach was Kelly blue book. You are my TH-cam role models to get my own channel up and running eventually lol. Thanks again for the enjoyable videos.
Love these family reviews, guys.
It’s 2023 and time to ditch my 2002 Yukon 203k miles no AC and windows are inoperable 🥵 I’ve been doing TOO much research which brought me to your channel. First off I love you guys! Secondly you’ve convinced me after watching MANY CRV videos that it’s not for me. I drove one back in 2015 and I remember feeling meh. I get the same sense from your ride. Not from anything you did but just the general feeling. Keep up the great content!
The elbow test! 😄
These reviews make me so happy. Its kinda like a tv series
Howdy, awesome video as always! I’m glad y’all are back!😸😻😸
Love these kinds of videos that are very involving with the process of reviewing the car, love you guys!
Agustin Dominguez Buralli Thanks so much!!
Muzios!! So joyous to see your fam reviews again.
I can’t believe this channel doesn’t already have 100k subs. People are losing on TH-cam gold
Family Reviews are the best
I’ve owned a 2010 EX-L and loved it, but it lacks get up horsepower. I own a 2018 LX and it’s flawless. The 2.4 liter engine is bad azz 💯. Handling is outstanding!!!!
Great video. Liked that your wife was giving some feedback too
Lovely family.. good banter. A different take on auto reviews. Thank you Muzio family.
Great review. Fabulous couple.
You guys could review watching paint dry and I would watch. You two are the REAL content. So entertaining and fun.
You two are so adorable I forget that I'm also learning something in the process!
These reviews are great! And yes ppl love reality indeed! 👍👍
omg it’s just aiiden! lol but thanks for the effort! glad i helped a bit on making a video!
aiidenv Sorry about the bonus V. 😁 But thanks for the idea!
To come to Lviv, Ukraine, to test my super unique and rare Subaru XV (Crosstrek) 2017... pretty good chances, hah.. 😂
I’m glad you’re back Micah 🥳
You guys make a great team!
Didn't realize you had a channel Micah! Subscribed. Have always enjoyed your KBB reviews.
elleryqueen79 Happy to have you aboard!
Oh yeah! Windowless white van review!
Ok first off, you two are too damn cute and funny! Great couple. Now the review....awesome job. The interaction between the two of you and your thoughts and opinions on the car are great. Less techno babble and more plain talk. FUN REVIEW! I just got a 2019 EX and I freaking love it!
Jeff Harder Thanks so much for the kind words. We truly appreciate it! And congrats on your EX!!
Love your reviews
Visualizing Micah on a bidet was everything. :-)
U two are wonderful thank you for the review
very happy with 2019 exl .Love it.
Those last few seconds were sure a surprise!
I liked this so much more than most reviews. Someone who looks at the vehicle from a non pro view is excellent. And if I had to say - which I feel I do, if I could choose between Corvette review professional or Micah wife, I pick wife. Nicely done. Looking forward to more.
Jon McCargar Thanks so much for the kind words, man. Cheers!!
Welcome back!!
Haven't watched yet (added to watch later), but opened while at work so I can give it a like. I'm sure it will be awesome and I'll love it when I eventually watch it (no pressure Micah) :D
I was right, I loved it! *pats self on back*. You and your family are so charming and fun to watch. Your channel is the automotive TH-cam content equivalent of comfort food.... now I want seconds....
Can we talk about how handsome Micah is? Lucky wife !
She's a sweet lady too. They're very friendly to each other.
Welcome back, Micah!
New CRV, same maroon color...whoa, its like having a time machine!
Loved the vid
I have a 2019 CRV- LX,and I love the 2.4 engine
Great chemistry and review. Thank you for giving redemption to the 3rd generation of the Honda CRV as I drive the same 2008 model in silver. How many miles do you folks have on yours?
Ravi Peiris A bit over 100k. Still chugging right along. 🙂
Would love to hear your comments on the problems with oil dilution with the 1.5lL turbo engine. Fun review. Thanks!
"Evie unleashed...." LOL you guys are the best! The new Honda CR-V-LE (Lactating Edition)
G W Grote 😂
I never saw the rabbit tooth till i heard Evie say it. Now i cant unsee it.
You're family is great and the wife is nice and a natural in your videos. Live this review. Looking forward to the shirtless car review for the creep factor. DO IT!!
Acuravigor47 😁
You should do the windowless white van review with Jacub and Yuri, from Straight Pipes. That would be pretty epic.
I bought a 2017 EX brand new.I also noticed first thing that the steering wheel won't come down low enough to relax the shoulders a bit in the "8-4" position I like for cruising.True also the elbow padding is poor on the armrest and console.The Acura RDX version of this car is well padded.The biggest drag is the half second delay when hitting the gas you spoke of .I believe it is a seriously dangerous problem. I also got a recall fix to the smelly "CRV oil dilution" problem.It seems better now. The shifter console has a corner that jams into my knee.Please give us Highlander type leg clearance please Honda !The other features are great,a keeper !
Micah, I’m curious, how many miles on your 2008 CRV? What has been the repair history? We have a 2009 that we bought new and it has been really reliable
I love your videos and your wife seems so sweet
If it helped you get to 100k I'd happily unsubscribe and subscribe all day. Love the reviews!
A turbo, a CVT, and oil dilution problems..NO THANKS. The CR-V is a modern day station wagon. Lets take a bet on what will happen first: 1) the turbo will burn up and need to be replaced. 2) the oil dilution problem (with these 1.5 liter engines) will ruin the engine.
When Micah said that he'll be reviewing a windowless white van on 100k, that got me subscribed! Bring along Yuri and Jakub lol #MicahDrives100k
I heard about the battery draining problem and the oil dilution problem. Do you have any problems with that?
Just spent a few days in So Cal (all I could take) But did get to ride in my sister's 2006 Cadillac supercharged XLR from Hacienda hts to Long beach... maybe Micah could charm my sis for a bit of TH-cam footage!?? Black on Black with under 50,000 miles! Thanks for all you 2 do!
shopwithaaron XLR?!? That was one of the first cars I ever reviewed as a professional.
@@MicahMuzio Is that review still available?? Please post!!
shopwithaaron It was a radio review from back in 2005 or so. So sadly it’s lost to the ages...though, knowing what I know now, I’m pretty sure my review totally sucked. 😁
I've had one since 2017 and the CVT and Turbo lag really isn't that bad - unless you keep it in Eco mode with the little green leaf icon. I also have a 22 yo Prelude SH, so I understand the stark contrast between old and new hondas.
"Does this mean I have a dick now?" Lol, literally died
I've always been a bit sensitive to reliability and this CR-V power train design with the 1.5 turbo (always a red flag) coupled with that nasty sounding, belt driven CVT is downright scary - and for good reason. We have the well publicized oil dilution problem which has silenced everyone at my local dealers. Then we have the parasitic battery drain problem caused, apparently by, a runaway PCM module which refuses to go to sleep. What bothers me most is the way Honda is handling it, much in the way Hyundai handled its engine problems - deny, deny, deny (while quietly sending out SBs to its dealers). It's a cesspool of problems out there and I believe the days of long time hold-ems is gone. Three year leases and run.
What is the highest rating on the Micah Muzio Elbow Comfort Index™? Two elbows down?
I’m flattered you chose the rear window test over the rear seat breast feed test. If you really want to hit 100k quickly, you might want to reconsider. 😜
I'll run your suggestion by the wife. 😂
Could you review a 2020 CR-V Touring please?
With A Helicopter And A Great Female Sidekick ,Damn You should Already Have At Least 100,000 + Steady Viewers. AllThe Best,Evan From The East coast!
Evan Katz With encouragement like yours, we’ll get there. Cheers!!
A good thing about the 2020 CR-V is that it will come with the 1.5T standard and that made me wait for it because I was about to replace my Civic with a CR-V LX.
I like what Toyota did with the2019 RAV4, a N/A engine with 200+HP. I'm not sure about turbocharged/supercharged engines tho...
I had a 2018 Honda CRV EX. Hated it! Turbo engine is sluggish and there is noticeable lag especially when merging on the highway. Power doesn’t kick until at least 3 seconds delay. Ride quality was awful and so were the seats. I got rid of it within 2 months.
Could you review a 2020 Honda Accord Touring please ?
Sayan Deb Bhattacharyya Yup. Next opportunity I’ll be sure to grab one.
I am sorry, but all that comes to mind is... a cute Uber driver, driving a Karen to a Hobby Lobby, to speak to the manager. Oddly matched.
Al right Micah. Silly question but where do you buy your t-shirts from? You always seem to be wearing the good looking ones.
Virtually all of my shirts come from Blipshift. They make short-run automotive apparel and have kindly covered my torso for years. :)
That CVT engine drone had my skin crawling every time I heard the Needless Full Throttle Acceleration (TM). Hondas have always had road noise issues in the past. Was that handled in the latest CRV? I mean, it's more quiet than in 2008, but is it still pretty loud inside? Also, your wife is awesome...reminds me of Lisa Loeb.
Well, I for sure was not prepared for the question she in the bonus footage. Also, hope things have aligned and we can hear from y'all more again in less than three months.
We're all good, Matt. New videos every week from here forward. Lots to share with you!!
Still wish we got the same features as the Canadian version and better color combinations.
So the new CR-V is loaded with costly upgrades that aren’t needed and not that much different from the old one. Am I correct in observing that Honda Lane Watch isn’t present on the new CR-V?
You guys are the "it" couple of auto reviews.
Are you affected by the 1.5L turbo engine oil dilution problem?
abghere no journalist cares...
You guys are cute. Good luck with the badet:-)
The Malaysian market CRV actually has the soft pad near the knee area.
Victor Hoh Really?!? That makes so much sense!! I wonder if it’s retrofittable.
Those windowless white vans are all those van lifers living out of their vans.
Hey Micah, would you like to review my 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander GT? It’s a quirky SUV with many great ideas and unique features, but, sadly, a poor execution. Still would be a fun review. I’m in Northern California but I’m willing to drive the vehicle to you
Brendan Belcher Very kind offer, Brendan. As we grow our channel it’s proving difficult to squeeze used car reviews into the roster with so many new cars scheduled.
That being the case I’m back burnering our reviews with viewer cars. That might change in the future but for now we just don’t have the time. But thanks again for the generous offer!
Micah Muzio totally understood! Thank you so much for all of your thorough reviews and drives. You’re my favorite channel by far! You’re living my dream, keep it up!
Who else forgot about the car specs and concentrated on their love chemistry
YES... I have given up on TP and gone full bidet, baby. Once you go bidet, you will never go back.
Relationship goals @Micah Muzio.
So do you mean the touring model is the best to buy
Did the dipstick have a 'gasoline smell' to it?
I have a question. I’m in the market for a used 2017 CR-V Touring and I obviously know about the oil dilution issue. With that said, how much do I need to take this issue into consideration? My wife drives 11 miles to work on country roads. Also, other than sniffing the dipstick, how would I know if a certain CR-V might have this issue?
My understanding is that short drives and cold climates contribute to the oil dilution issue. There was a software update for 2017 and 2018 to help the engine heat more quickly to more easily vaporize fuel in the oil. Honda also extended the warranty by 1 year.
Based on where I live and my risk tolerance, I would have no concerns buying a CR-V with the 1.5L. But the equation might be different in your home.
Avoid it like the plague. Honda refuses to fix the problem and their 'software' fix is only a band-aid. It does not actually fix the problem. Apparently Honda fixed it for 2019 and later, but they refuse to fix it for prior year models of all vehicles with the 1.5L Turbo. Even in So CA, we get below 30 degree weather in the winter, so it is still a problem. All Hondas prior to 2019 with the 1.5L Turbo have the problem.
@@hillstones fine with me lol I have 2019 no dilution problem. Sucks for people with older version of CRV
Micah I just sold my 2007 CRV nd miss it too much
This video is quite old compared to when I am seeing it. However, I see you had the ECO mode on and saying the acceleration is not good. If you take the ECO mode off, you made get better acceleration. I have a 2017 CRV and a 2020 Telluride. The CRV acceleration definitely feels stronger than the Telluride V6 on Sport mode.
You should have gone for a short drive and then check the motor oil for gasoline smell:)
I recently bought a 2021 and the steering wheel not going lower annoys me. I didn’t pay it as much attention as I should have on test drives.
Btw, starting with the 2020 CR-V they are dropping the 2.4L engine, so even the LX will have the 1.5L turbo. And all trim levels will also have Honda Sensing as standard.
And the big news is the addition of a CR-V Hybrid.
I love these family reviews. You should do more profanities. Maybe you can invent words that would not require sensorship. Or, just learn to curse in finnish. Finnish has the best curse words anyhoo. For example: "PERKELE" or "HELVETTI"
Y'all gotta stay until the end ...
Eco mode is enabled and try to test Turbo... I know it's a am old video but still
hahah! what cuss word did she say? haha! that was funny.
Terriell Porter Sensi never tells!
Micah, I've noticed in many reviews of different vehicles from different manufacturers you always complain that the steering wheel doesn't go low enough, I wonder if it's an actual issue or you just like your wheel abnormally low? Lol
Manpreet Singh It’s true. I love a steering wheel that adjusts low. That makes it easier to hold the wheel at 8 and 4 when cruising and still use the arm rests. It also means an easier reach when driving quickly with my hands at 9 and 3.
Long story short, as a driver who uses both hands to steer I appreciate a highly adjustable steering wheel.
My wife has the same car and every time I drive it I can't find a comfortable seating position in it. Since 2017 I can't find a comfortable a seating position and this is one of the reasons I regret that we bought this car. I feel like this car made for short people I'm 5.9 inches I'm kind of have long legs. The problem is the steering wheel doesn't come out enough so either hold it with my fingers or recline the back of the seat towards the steering wheel and then i get pain in my back. To me it is not comfortable at all and I'm regret it
I'd love to see you review more from Hyundai! I have a 2014 Elantra gt and it's been a great car
You and your wife should compare more CUVs to your Honda CRV.
Poor old CR-V. It looks so sad. It deserves a nice detail.
There is something to be said about how Toyota, Honda, and Nissan are thoroughly expanding their manufacturing facilities in America and employing American workers. It's gotten to the point where many Acura models like the RDX and MDX are solely made by Americans and sold throughout North America.
It's a tragedy that the Nissan Rogue and Mitsubishi Outlander can hardly be held in similar conversation with the Toyota Rav4 and Honda CRV, but it's nice to see the Subaru Forester step up to the plate. One thing that intrigues me, is that ever since 2006, most Honda and Acura SUV models seem markedly more family friendly, comfortable, sporty, and spacious compared to their Lexus Toyota rivals: case in point the Honda Pilot has a supremely comfortable third and second row as opposed to the more tight Toyota Highlander.
To Ms. Muzio's point about space to breast feeding in the second row being limited to only one child, multiple children would be a struggle in anything short of a three row Minivan with the second row's middle seat taken away. That way you can have both children sitting in the second row while the whole third row is the mother's personal zen space.