2023 Honda HR-V Review and Off-Road Test: Bigger and Better!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 มิ.ย. 2024
- The new Honda CR-V is here to take on the Subaru Crosstrek and Toyota Corolla Cross. Is it worthy? We test it on-road and off-road to see just how good it is.
#honda #hondahrv #offroad
CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
00:33 - Features
11:43 - Driving Impressions
21:00 - Off-Road Traction Test
25:13 - HR-V Wrap-Up
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Love my 2023 HRV. It’s perfect for me and my needs. I do not need to do off road. This is a very beautiful and comfortable car, fun to drive, with ease of getting in and out , which is important for a 75 yr old woman. I love it. Thanks for your video which gave me a little more knowledge of my HRV.
Ryan, I like your review, no gimmicks, no bs, plentiful detailed information and very good camera work as well. Your channel deserves more subscribers!
Best review channel that exists! Can always count on you to produce. Thank you!!
Lot of haters, but I suspect they're driving a 1970's Ford Maverick or an AMC Matador! This HR-V looks great. Looks a lot like the porsche cayenne. If you want off-road capabilites, buy one meant for that. If you want a 7-8 0-60mph sec. SUV...buy one with the horsepower that trips your trigger. If you want something bigger, buy a bigger vehicle. If you want something well-rounded that does a lot, looks great for $29,000 (base Sport)...this is the ticket.
The best 2023 HR-V actually test-drive on TH-cam so far. Thank you.
You have the best content I always look forward to the off-road capability!! Thank you very much for these awesome videos!
For people looking to buy a new vehicle, without being too picky about performance amenities, etc.? This is a practical purchase.
Very good review. So detailed so thorough. Keep up the good job!👍👍👍
Thanks for the review I was praying for you to it. Awesome for listening to yours fans
Hands down one of the best reviews!!! thank you 🙂
You are the King of car reviews.
13:10 thanks Ryan for that. Nick great job on the videographer aspect of this I’m a huge fan. And yes Ryan is a goofball lol 😂 but we love him
I think 🤔 the name of the game here is beauty and style, this car is the most stylish car in recent times and they made this for asphalt.
I really wanted to see how the adaptive cruise control would handle the vehicle in front of it pulling over without the driver pressing on the gas. Thanks for the review of this nice looking vehicle. For those with limited parking options I bet the added length isn't appreciated.
I seriously love that color. Looks really good!
A much needed update for hrv well done
shame on the awd. that an the lack of sport mode really tell you is just an A to B car...i mean i wouldn't expect a HRV to be great fun to drive or any of its class. But maaaaan they didn't even try....as always great review sir!
This just validates my 2021 Crosstrek Sport. I made the right decision.
That Crosstrek is a POS
Oh yeah, easily the best AWD system in the crossover segment. Bigger engine, more power.
@@ValkenDnB just shitty outside design
Until your engine craps out at 180k
@@burwhomost people will never get a car to that mileage😂
This nicer, new HR-V *deserves* the option of more power than this engine+CVT combo, especially if it would be a hybrid system. With the extra 100+ pound weight of AWD, plus carrying 1 or 2 passengers and their stuff (and at higher elevations common in the Western U.S.), this base Civic engine is really going to be straining. I think the Subaru Crosstrek with the 2.5 is a better choice in most every way, or maybe the upcoming Corolla Cross AWD Hybrid.
I would agree, I would actually like to see the CR-V type hybrid for this HR-V I think that is a better wheelhouse for this car. Getting the same mpg as a standard outback is not really turning any heads when I can get more space and power out of a outback. But as a hybrid I think this car would really shine.
This market is getting pretty competitive with a crosstrek, cx-30/50, hr-v, carolla cross, so stand out Honda!
While it seems unlikely, my 2023 has a lot more get up and go than my 2019 did. I know it seems odd, but it's the honest to God truth.
I had a 2.0L Crosstrek. One of the most unreliable cars I have every owned -- comparable to VWs. Subaru makes overrated junk. Resale is the only thing they have going for them.
Cool video and explanation, good test drive …
Excelente video bro
I just bought the exact 2024 vehicle. It is a beautiful car. Thank you for the review.
The HRV has Real Time AWD (Predictive) and can instantaneously give any wheel power via it's AWD system and Brake Traction Control. It's simply to maintain optimal traction and nothing more. Otherwise of course that is what the different driving modes are for. (Explained in the video)
One of my family members has an HRV. I've driven it hundreds of miles. Great vehicle!
Thanks! You're a pleasure to watch!
Ryan please do a review of the new Mitsubishi Outlander. I don’t see the review of that SUV in your channel. It has been improved a lot looking forward to you review for its off-road capability.
Thanks! I have been waiting for your review for a couple weeks now. I think with proper tires, the wheel challenge would've improved. Although, I understand you can't just swap out the tires for this test. And was looking forward to the hill descent test, next video though.
You're driving my next car, except the 2024 model! Glad you made this video, thanks!
That digital display is great, keeps passengers from complaining about the speed you are going!
The real reason the last HRV had magic seats was that they moved the gas tank forward allowing for the space of the seat to flip forward. They can’t do that since it’s now on the Civic platform.
😭😭😭
Check out a Phillipines TH-cam review of their new HR-V. It has the 1.5L turbo and looks like a mini Acura RDX. Thanks Honda, from us disappointed North Americans🤨🤨
This year's NW Overland Rally held in Plain, Wa had a pleasant surprise in a form of a brave woman driving a previous model CR-V through a technical course. She had made all but one obstacle which was impossible to traverse due to low clearance and lack of low range in her CR-V. What helped her was the momentum and the help of a cheering crowd. She had even put Tesla Model Y to shame. And that was the highlight of that event!
Most CR-V drivers will fail to drive through 1" of snow, let alone light off-road.
The moral of this story is not what you drive, but rather how you drive it.
Ryan, I was just thinking...need a new channel called "Tire Sports TV" testing various tires on different terrains. Would probably be a hit, especially out here in Las Vegas..both in the city and off road outside of the city.
Lovely colours!
There actually is Sport Mode, it’s in the gear shifter as “S”, not with the other modes like Econ, Normal and Snow.
Pretty bummed that the extra power is offset by the extra weight but the current car is a noisy tin can that has absurd road noise. Engineering wise this seems like an enormous upgrade. Waiting for our dealer to get their demo to drive one but will almost certainly be trading our 2020 for one of these as soon as our dealer gets one in a color we like. Currently have an EX-l but the sport is pretty well equipped.
It's a shame that the HR-V got larger, now the subcompact is truly gone from the Honda USA lineup. I really enjoy the manual HVAC controls and headunit similar to the 10th gen Accord. Sad that the magic seats are gone but with the car being larger I guess it's a wash.
Subcompacts simply aren’t profitable. Sales numbers are merely fractions of the larger models. It makes perfect business sense for Honda to slightly increase the size to appeal to far more buyers.
And dont forget now that this hrv is larger but the gas mileage is now more lower than ever and it uses the same engine borrowed from the civic
@@jbshp2011 They had to put a bigger engine in to cancel out the increase in size. It's still not fast and now gets worse gas mileage.
@@haroldbeauchamp3770 It makes sense compared to the sales numbers on American sized CUVs like the CRV passport and pilot but those customers don't cross shop subcompacts. People that buy the Fit live in the city and want something simple easy to park and cheap... Now the cheapest offering from Honda is the Civic LX followed by the HRV LX, some 7k MORE than the Fit. Make it make sense!
@@matthewshultz8762 well i rather get the corolla cross over this thing..could have done better honda at least
As a lifetime Honda fanboy I'm always amazed at Honda North America's ability to ruin a good exterior design. The worldwide version of the new HR-V is stunningly gorgeous (at least the models I've seen in the Eastern world). This North American version is quite possibly one of the ugliest new front ends on the market. If you don't know what I'm talking about, try searching around for the sportier versions of the HR-V around the world - it's really a beautiful car.
As a Honda fanboy, I love the design of this HR-V.
@@ThirdBrainLives I may warm to it eventually, but it's definitely a big step down from the version in other countries!
I don’t understand why it has to look differently? Ain’t it cost more to setup another fabrication die???
Also, there are HRV hybrid in other region and offer much more power with almost identical price. Why? Honda USA.
I initially had the same reaction, since I love the Euro version’s look. But having seen the US/Canada version now in several videos, I like it a lot.
Biggest gripe is weak engine and no hybrid so far.
I’m also very interested in the upcoming CRV. I used to own one and it was great.
It's just the front which I personally dislike. Side profile is amazing....rear looks OK.
By most metrics, this is a substantial upgrade. The question is since Honda made so many upgrades, what class it now belongs to. To me, the Hrv was always a trim that existed between trims, but most important of all, it was affordable while being competent with compromises. I really thought this would be a good fit for me having owned a new outback onyx for a year now, I am feeling the gas prices in my wallet. That, the Canadian HRV pricing starts at 28,000 for the base fwd model. The outback is only $2,000 more for their base model and I paid about $40,000 for the onyx OTD with some shrewd negotiations, This HrV is $37,000 for the AWD top trim which is obviously disappointing as I though it would be cheaper. The only advantage is the gas mileage in this car. The upgrades while,nice really was necessitated by the market where everyone is on par with one another in this space.
It’s following the Mazda CX-30 in a lot of ways. I’m kinda surprised it wasn’t mentioned.
Similar price and size, though the mazda has a bit to a lot more power (2.5 or 2.5T), better drive, but a little behind in technology.
It’s a car for old people
Best looking car yet
We got a power tailgate on our UK version. Also the wheels in my top spec advance are diamond cut 18". The only thing not avaliable to us is AWD. But we do get a 184ps 2.0l hybrid engine.
Just a couple of thoughts about the car. Great design - and concept. This (lifted average sized wagon) is in fact what I have - and what I've christened the "best overall car type" - having a 2008 audi A6 allroad. You can sleep in the car, get anywhere, go to the store and have (some) fun. Remarks: lack of power lift gate is an advantage, not a shortcoming (and yes, I have transported ridiculous amounts of boxes many times in my audi). That said - the weird engine/transmission selection kills this car for me. It gets 30 mpg - which - converting to l/100 km is 7.8. My manual gearbox full time AWD 1.9 ton 5 metre long audi does 6.1 litres of diesel in lowest suspension setting and with summer tires on the highway (verified using two fully tanked tanks with a distance of 250 kms in between) and 8.4 when you're really late somewhere and driving like a madman in a city. And yes, you can (although you shouldn't) - it has a 3 litre 232 hp/450 nm V6 engine which does 6.9 s to 100 - in almost any weather - but cannot be heard from the cabin. That subaru for me would kill itself because of its plastic interior (gotten used to audi). Overall - this Honda lacks a good diesel (I know, only dinosaurs ... heh... drive diesel - leaving panda/whale/polar bear lovers with their own choices) - and a manual box. If it had those things... well. Anyway - brilliantly filmed and produced - kuddos again and again - for that from Latvia.
You wrote all this?
I daily drive a 2019 CRV 1.5t fwd and it's such an awesome dd. Gauge cluster saying that I get 30mpg, why would one get the HRV? I'm assuming AWD CRV will get a few less mpg but look at how much more car you get for just an extra $4k.
I love small cars so either this or CC will probably be my next DD. I just want a little more HP and TQ.
It would have been interesting to do a test with heavier, more interspersed traffic (tough to set up on the fly, I know). I have a 2019 HR-V and the adaptive cruise control was a big selling point, having just bought my wife a Forester with that feature a few months earlier; however, the 2019 HR-V’s “adaptive” approach is EXTREMELY choppy, effectively slamming on the brakes way too late when the car in front is going significantly slower, then struggling with its underpowered engine to regain speed once I change lanes away from the impeding car.
Or you could drive like a proper human and enjoy the process rather than becoming an automaton.
Eyyy. You bought it and a forester. You obviously don’t enjoy driving.
@@donaldducko6580 that’s a rude and ignorant comment
people have commented over the years about HR-V's "underpowered" engine. but it's really not. they are just ignorant about its CVT and i-VTEC and configuration.
@@songerph you’re obviously welcome to debate semantics and the root cause, but having actually driven the car, I can confidently say that if a sensed car prompts the HRV’s Adaptive Cruise Control to slow significantly, then I switch lanes away from that car, the HRV takes probably 1-2 seconds to confirm the path is clear, then accelerates at a pace I find slow while revving the engine to high RPMs in “a low gear” to do so. I interpret that as the engine possessing less capability to accelerate gracefully than I’d like, which I then shorten to “underpowered”. If you want to say that’s an intentional feature of the engine’s design, I will reply that I think the engine could have benefitted from more stringent performance requirements.
Having said all of that, I knew that I was aiming to save some money in buying the HR-V rather than a CR-V, and accept the outcome; I just proposed that Ryan Douthit might be able to construct a comparison of different Adaptive Cruise Controls since they don’t all work equally well.
Love your videos. Would be posible to put a note with Metric Units?
I’ll say it again and again. This car needed AT LEAST the 1.5T that makes all its torque down low. It’s a huge slap in the face that Europe gets that engine and we don’t.
I thought the European gets hybrid only..??
@@ArnoldTriyudho they had a 1.5T in the previous generation. This gen I believe they switched to hybrid which still makes more power than USDM version.
Yeah, it’s like, you can be slow and get great fuel economy or be quick and get poorer fuel economy, but you can’t be slow, get less than stellar fuel economy and be noisy and drone. It’s so un-Hondalike.
I miss the old days. Like a lot!
Thr USB-A ports weren't planned by Honda but because of the chip shortages, they had to use them. I bet we'll see the '24 or '25 HR-V's with USB-C ports.
that's what another review was saying. USB-C shortage. so many things are in short supply besides just chips.
I just bought a new Crosstrek with the manual trans even though I love Hondas. I knew the new HRV was coming out soon and was a little worried I would be missing out but after seeing this, I’m very happy with my Crosstrek. Honestly found the old HRV really disappointing, especially it’s AWD system and surprisingly not great mpg considering how slow it is. I actually kind of enjoy slow cars but the mpgs have to be there too. I also have a small sailboat to tow and the Crosstrek can actually tow it. Looks like the new HRV is kind of better but I’m fairly sure I’d still just go with the Crosstrek.
Do you care to mention why ?
He did say: Crosstrek has better mpgs and a better awd system, and it’s manual
@@natarajansivathanupillai5410 The crosstrek looks better, has more ground clearance, it's cheaper and has an available 2.5L 182hp engine which is much more potent than the hrv. I am a Honda guy through and through, my last 7 vehicles have been Honda's. If the hrv had the 1.5t, I'd go with it. But I am not paying upwards of $50k tax in(cdn) for a dog. Needs more power! Crosstrek it is.
A lot to like. These guys give honest assessments for sure. But 3159lbs (empty) with 138lbs feet of torque: dont go to the mountains
Absolutely nothing about this car makes me want to trade my 2016 HR-V in. It's not quirky or charming or cute and it doesn't really improve when it comes to fuel economy. They even took the grab handle away from the driver.
You could swap that Honda logo for Ford one and most people would think it was a new Escape instead of a Honda.
Beautiful car but what’s towing capacity for camper or small boat , thanks
Perhaps someday a compario could be done where a car's CVT is allowed to rev, and where it's made to lug. Which will be better?
I think the gauge cluster has bad viewing angles because it is a low end is display
Just be patient and wait for the new CR-V (Trailsport hopefully)
FYI, description says 'CR-V'. This is definitely a vehicle to look forward to if Subaru ever lets me down. I think this has a little more thrill to it than the Corolla Cross, and I'll definitely keep it on my radar.
Wooh, the graphics in the cluster display need be more better in the CR-V 🙏🏻 is a beautiful car. Good build of Honda
Unlike other brands, Honda has never made a real off-road multi-passenger 4x4 vehicle (not including ATVs and motorcycles). Honda has always offered their All-Wheel-Drive vehicles for On-Road use.
I didn’t notice any fog lights, no rear a/c vents, no power lift gate. And that motor,,158 hp! What were they thinking? My first small suv was a 2011 Nissan Rogue and it had more power, and it was slow. Cmon Honda!
Thank you for chapters
I have a 2024 exl and its the same as the 2023 version. The car is simple and nice to drive, but lacks a few simple features like a backseat center arm rest and charging ports. Also, they could have made a powerlift gate.
You should review the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX
Thinking of getting one lol
Again Thanks for test drive….
Is there a different model in the US region to other markets?
You’d think this one would be tested at the race track instead of off road. I’m so confused by how you determine which car goes where.
Any clue when you can test the Kia Sportage X-Pro?
Ryan, They brought the press preview event so close to your HQ they may have just as well used Driving Sports TV's off road course as the venue 😉
We could have, but it wouldn't even make it into the course with that front lip. 😅
Here's to hoping CC's 190+ hp hybrid makes it.
passenger seat folds flat? fair that local dealership wants 4k markup over msrp?
Would better tires be more apparent for a forest trail?.Eric
I think the exterior is great. I can see I'm not the popular opinion though.
Looks almost like my 2019 Ford Escape SE w/sport pkg. Glad my vehicle has 1.5 Turbo sans CVT.
I like this HRV Version so far than the southeastern asia version, it has larger and nicer design. It’s such a shame Honda doesn’t include or release it
Ryan, I remember seeing /hearing this was Honda's take on youthful design language...if that is true, it is really sad. Nothing about the new civic or this hr-v screams "youthful"; it just says bland. Also the CVT needs to go bye-bye.
Can you do a 2022 jeep renegade trailhawk?
We will as soon as Jeep send one our way!
In some angle the front look like a urus and the back tail light look like a 4 series bmw
I want a comparison of this new 2023 hrv with a 2015 Crosstour.
The European HRV is nicer IMHO and her hybrid train is quite innovative but she sure is more a crossover than a SUV and hasn't even AWD.
Great review and pictures as usual! 👍(But no RTT*! 😱😁)
*Ryan Trunk Test
Would you take this or the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross? The Mitsu seems like it has way more going for it, especially the torque.
I'd take this one. It's more pleasant to drive everyday compared to the Mitsu. Neither is great at offroad/sporty driving.
Mitsubishi still makes cars? I thought they went out of business 10 years ago.
I'd take the Eclipse Cross
Drove a sport. Very well built although this one had a buzz in the seat belt retractor already. A little bumpy with the 18's. No rear vents or arm rest in the back. Very slow and gets less mpg than a crv in awd config. Nice car but not a standout by any means
Classic Honda AWD system. I would love if it actually worked for once
As stated in the video, the AWD really is there just for safety purposes. The HRV's off-road capable equivalent would be the Honda Passport .
Great review.. not an option to go outdoors, love my subaru forester
This was my second choice, but I went with the Subaru Forester Wilderness.
The Honda insignia where it is just really bothers me. Why didn't they put the insignia in the grill?
Why hrv in the states not the same as other country market?
Wish it had rear vents and charging ports
Good looking car.
Anyone got one? The sticker price is incredible high comparing to msrp😔 higher than crv hybrid
19:25 Final destination moment 🫠
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Wow, I love the polarized gauge cluster. Would eliminate a lot of comments from my wife in the passenger seat.
😂 You're sleeping outside tonight mister!
17:17 Made me smile.
Personally the Subaru Forester is a much better vehicle for our beloved PNW.
BTW, my 2021 Crosstrek top of the line got 35.6 MPG on the last road trip of a 1,000 miles!
My son has the older HR-V which is about to turn 5! I didn't know about the power difference until you compared it to the Crosstrek. The jump in the CT horsepower and the tech upgrades did it for me! It's my second Subaru, the first lasted for 16 years!
How does this car compare to the crosstrak...I feel they are comparable? Which drives better? Which is more comfortable? Thanks
Any issues with your Crosstrek?
Wow 😮😯😳
#Hondacar
#Hondahrv2023 is the best....
Good to Technology, performance, Exterior and interior....
Eu quero um desse
I like the designe before this new generation .... 🙂 HRV 2020/2021 🙂🙂
I liked the previous HR-V but the rear door handles being so high with little kids is a non-starter. I got a Crosstrek, which just seems like a more refined package. HR-V has caught up but I expect Subaru to vault ahead again with its next gen.
Crosstrek still ahead with better performance with the 2.5L engine, better mpg, better off-road ability, better towing, and longer driving range.
How do you like your Crosstrek? That is on my list of possibilities along with the HRV and CRV. Have you had it a while? Any issues?
In other markets, Honda sells a different HR-V that is hybrid only. I wish the U.S. version - though a different vehicle - was also hybrid only. The gas mileage on this HR-V is subpar. And, that homely grille! Honda has been missing the mark lately with the styling of its vehicles, e.g., the current Accord which is too low to the ground for its buying audience and also has a grille that is unflattering. While the new HR-V is competitive with the Corolla Cross, I'd rather be seen in the Toyota.
I hope 2023 Pilot front end don’t look like that
New cr-v looks amazing I doubt it will look like this but blacked out like this looks dope in my opinion
I got the new 2023 HRV sport AWD . The mpg said 25 city 27 combine . I been average 14 and 17 mpg why is that ? Because the engine is new ? I’m not a heavy footer
Break-in is a thing. Altitude can also affect MPG.
@@drivingsports thanks . The Breaking in should last the first 1k miles ?
With the new Civic engine, seems like it should be able to do better than 11 seconds for 0-60. That is probably slower than a Crosstrek with the base engine. At 30k, they should have a better engine option.
Honda should also bring it with the 2.0L Hybrid from the Civic..... and the 2.0T 252hp from the Accord, as a real RS