The 2023 Honda HR-V Is a Rational, Normal Little Crossover
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2023 Honda HR-V review! The 2023 Honda HR-V isn't quirky, but it's rational, normal, and nice. Today I'm reviewing the HR-V, and I'm going to show you all the quirks and features of this little crossover. I'm also going to drive the 2023 HR-V, and I'll review the driving experience to show you what it's like behind the wheel.
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Who likes it when Doug does reviews of these normal affordable everyday cars?
Not me
Some, kind of... but definitely not "Crossovers" 🥴
The 2020 Toyota Corolla is a Car😂
much more interesting to see watching reviews of cars you don't see everyday on the streat
I like them, it's interesting to see what's happening on the bread and butter side of the market and Doug does talk about it in that light
This has to be the most car-like car Doug has reviewed
Since the Corolla Hybrid
You missed the Honda CR-X video.
what does that even mean?
@@bigballz4u that it’s extremely generic
@@stephancarrot1218 I would say it's not THE most, but one of the most, I mean, how is this car more generic than the new Chevy Blazer?
Applaud Doug for reviewing a normal car
man y'all applaud Doug for literally anything lol.
@@pan4632 exactly lol
or not. I can get this review from my barber.
he reviews normal cars all the time
Please clap. 😊
This car turned into a first generation CR-V. I am not even mad about it because I loved my first gen when I had it. Simple and got the job done without any headaches!
The HR-V got big and the first-gen CR-V was small by modern standards. That's always been Honda's thing, simple and gets the job done.
Indeed. I thought the new CRV was a Pilot. These cars keep getting bigger. New Accord looks like a full size car
at least the first gen crv had a proper transmission (3 pedals)
also this one is too slow and inefficient for what it is
@@ShaiyanHossain yes there was an option for a 5 speed but they were rare. Slow? It's only 1 second slower which it isn't much. Plus this gets better gas mileage.
@@palillo2006 better but when the corolla cross hybrid will exist, barely 30 mpg in an HRV is going to feel paltry
I absolutely love my HRV LX with AWD. I don’t think it’s boring at all. It’s a very nice little vehicle for the money. The CRV is way too expensive for a lot of us. So I am very happy that Honda came up with this alternative. I think it’s a wonderful vehicle for the money, and I love the styling.
Of all the crossovers to exist, this is among them!
This is the crossover of all time
Am am am... AMON..😳😳😳
I’m excited to get this as an “Uber Comfort” and have it feel exactly like getting in the back of a Civic.
Uber is a terrible company. Choose to use a Taxi that pays drivers right.
@@markm0000 meanwhile I have drivers telling me how they make 40/50 an hour
@@papa_pt They’re not accounting for the wear and tear on their car, depreciation, fuel, and downtime.
@@markm0000 accurate, but also take into account that it's an unskilled job that doesn't require strict hours. So if it comes out to 20-25 that's still amazing
@@papa_pt with no benefits
3:09 it's nice to see manufactures designing a car that is easy to repair/ modify. lots of space there for hand tools.
@Paul this car will last you 10 years, go buy a fast bmw that’s going to last you 5 years then break down
@@bash8387 if your car is trash after 5 years, I suggest doing some maintenance
@@R4M_Tommy lol my car is 18 years old and runs great
@Paul I'm thinking that this is all anyone can afford in the coming years. They'll jump on this in base model@ $25000
@Paul I have a honda with a microscopic engine that's 20 years old and runs fantastic
I am really starting to like Honda's new design language. It looks very modern.
their past designs were so bad that everything looks much better now
@@Pepe-rr3if yea, this and new civic look worlds better than old models, but they still look like generic VWs. Toyota and Honda seem to have traded places the last few years, now Hondas are boring af and the Toyotas are fun. Recently bought a Kona ultimate awd after driving all of these, the Hyundai drove and handled worlds better than everything else in its class and verges on being properly quick when everything else in the segment is dog slow.
I liked their more “busy” designs of the past. Honda makes designs that last not just cars.
@@ChrisTrunek I find the new civics very boring but can’t please everyone at the same time I guess
@@ChrisTrunek I find that the base model VW Jetta and Mazda 3 drive the nicest. I haven’t driven the 10th gen civics and newer Korean cars so can’t comment on that, however just from a build quality stand point alone, I’d say the VW was #1 and the Mazda #2.
I love reviews of boring normal cars! please do more
I think these are pretty nice little cars. Just such an oversaturated market.
This right here
Let me tell you these aren’t close to be called “little cars” anywhere in Europe.
@@Paraclete333 Yes, we all get it, European streets are smaller. Everyone knows.
@@Paraclete333yes because your cities were planned centuries ago you can’t have big cars. Here, we have so much more space so we do. Ain’t rocket science
@@Paraclete333 tired of hearing it, 50 quadrillion people have already said the same thing. if you want an explanation, here it is. you alls cities were built centuries ago, before any type of transit other than walking was thought of, so you alls roads are tiny, meaning you all need smaller cars. America was built only a few hundred years ago, so our roads have more room being designed for other forms of transportation. we have the room for big trucks and other large by European standards vehicles. so cars are bigger here.
It's so fun trying to watch Doug scrape every last quirk of this car 😂
The HR-V produced here in Brazil is the European one. I think it looks better, but the American HR-V has a more refined interior. An advantage of the HR-V sold here is having rear climate vents.
Even after all these years and top of the line cars he introduced us, his enthusiasm made me watch this video. We definitely love him.
10:36 "sub comcat" 🤣 I only point it out as Doug always makes his videos perfect, and I love the bloopers. Great review!
I almost couldn't hear his mistake over the droning CVT. I also like how he just used the bum take, since the HR-V isn't really worth doing a second one.
Thissss, is yet ANOTHER crossover. As if there weren't too many already
Sad but true. Have to keep up with America's demand since they buy these and Trucks versus anyone else.
It’s what sells, what the normies buy
Curse you Ford Explorer!
I mean the HRV isn't really new, it's been around awhile
Perhaps, but not everyone wants to follow the trends.
I like it when doug posts a video, as simple as that. No matter the car it is...
The zoom in after Coyote swap got me! Good job Doug, nice review.
0r a Hellcat swap :)
Now you’ve inspired me to coyote swap my Ridgeline, after I tune my s60r!
Yes swap a rwd engine into a fwd platform! 😂
This HRV for the US seems to be completely different from the european model. Other design, other powertrain. In Germany, which is where I live, the HRV is smaller, boxier, and it's a hybrid. Thank you, Doug , for this review.
Yeah I was thinking the same. The European HR-V has a better design than this one imo. A bit more sleak.
The Euro HR-V is based on the smaller Fit/Jazz. The Fit is no longer produced or sold in North America and I guess Honda decided it wasn't worth importing them so the North American one is based on the larger Civic. Honda should have gone hybrid though.
@@bwofficial1776 The North American HR-V is also coming to global car markets as the ZR-V.
Yep, same for the Asian ones, which I believe are similar to the European ones you mentioned. I just remembered the current generation having a light bar design on the back, which the one Doug showed didn't have, and then I realised through your comments and the reply above mine that the one he reviewed seems to be a separate version for North America.
@@bwofficial1776 Honda probably made HR-V different than rest of the world to appeal the North American markets since people tend to have more than 2 children, especially in the US.
i clicked faster on an HRV review than any of his reviews of Ferraris and Lambos
It's nice to see that someone has the sense to make a vehicle without unneeded bells and whistles, and that doesn't start at $50,000.
thank goodness! I thought we are really lacking in crossovers recently. Glad to see Honda is giving us another beauty!
You need to do more research if you think we are lacking in crossover
God I’m hoping I get wooshed or something.
@@sbs-0055 r/woooosh
@@sbs-0055 I think he is sarcastic.
@@vincentyu5697 What does that mean?
Love the in-depth review on a normal affordable car
To be honest, I’m just as excited to see Doug finally reviewing the new HR-V as I I did on the E28 M5. 😅 This small crossover has to be one of my favorite no-frills basic daily driver. Hoping to see a review of the new CR-V soon! 🙏🏼
The old HR-V wasn't bad. I did like they they used a very similar engine to the 8th gen civics so repairs and parts were widely available
From Japan, I thought HR-V is completely new lineup.
Old HR-V is actually called VEZEL in Japan and there is other new model instead of this.
And also, this HR-V is called ZR-V in Japan. interesting.
Yes. European 2022 HR-V is the Japanese Vezel, not the American HR-V in the video.
North America got the ZR-V as a larger replacement for the old Vezel/HR-V, whereas Japan and Europe got the new style oriented smaller HR-V.
To me , one of the attractions of visiting other countries was the different styles of vehicles. Nowdays , many are the same around the world.
Boring !
@@tpndgo2061 It's like 8th generation Honda Civic used to look different around the world.
Even European model FK1 had more aggressively styled, the front end had a perspex cover resembling a lamp cluster replaces the grille, even the rear tail lights are also similarly styled. It also had triangular accents are found front and back, including the triangular fog-lamps in front and even the dual triangle exhaust tips are triangular.
It actually looks really good. Like the wheels and the front. If I was in The market for a small daily driver I’d definitely consider it
Yeah but the Civic hatch exists… not sure why people would get this over the civic but ik they will anyways
@@jacobd1432 HRV is All wheel drive. Civic is not.
@@SuperJaketorres so get a Subaru Impreza
You know a car is boring when the only thing Doug has to mention is that the doors are "Ribbed for her pleasure"
The HR-V is one of the few crossovers I've actually liked over the years.
Why, it’s one of the worst
@@sybsygstgstsgysg5330 Which one is the best?
As a non-american, I will never get used to Doug calling cars like this 'little'. If this car is little, then my daily driver is absolutely microscopic.
As an American I’d love to see more things like Kei cars here, but we have so many safety regulations to protect ourselves from ourselves that small town cars like that are only available on the gray market.
The US is a big country with things far apart. We need big cars. Your little 1L diesel hatchback will get run over trying to merge onto the highway.
3:15 This is so refreshing to see Doug. I know your minimalistic formula works well, but every time you deviate from it like here with that joke and the zoom-in edit, it makes us older subscribers so happy.
I love when he reviews normal Cars that are the ones normal people can afford ot really helps to make a informed buying decision. Im in the Market for a car and was actually considering this his review helped me make a decision for sure
Normal people.amd their car payments are morons. Buy used what you can pay cash for, nothing more.
The sport mode is the “S” gear. Noticeably more responsive acceleration and it holds the revs higher
It’s still dangerously slow. Good luck merging into 80 mph traffic on a short ramp.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q my Ram longhorn takes 12 secs to get to 60 from standstill. And I'm still fine.
@@AIDAHAR210 You’re not going to get run over in your RAM though unless you pull in front of a semi.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q yeah, but getting rolled over if a car slams into the rear axel is probably more dangerous
The old HRV was the same everywhere in the world, Japan got it as the Vezel and here in Europe it was more or less the same as the US one too. Now in Europe and Japan we have a different HRV that's still based on the FIT (Jazz here in Europe and Oceania) and the US HRV is going to be sold here as the ZRV, I think to almost take the place as the current CRV as its grown and is going to be a 7 seater. It's also (like all new Hondas in Europe) going to be Hybrid only, so should be a touch faster and better on fuel too.
I love my Fit, want a new one, guess I’m gonna have to learn Dutch now
Old news we knew that already
Our EU HR-V looks so much better
Might really be the best looking small cheap CUV currently
I like pie
The HRV produced here in Brazil is also the same as the European one.
I had an 88 Honda Civic for 10 years, put 300,000 km on it, ❤️❤️❤️ that car
My wife leased the fist Gen one. It was…..ok. You could fit a lot of stuff because of the “magic seats” that I got from the fit platform but it was pretty slow and didn’t really get great gas mileage. I did however enjoy driving the manual version but of course she didn’t want that one. Since upgraded to a 2020 civic hatch and she much happier.
Can't wait until he reviews the 1st gen Ridgeline. The ultimate truck
That would be awesome, as that is one of my favorite cars of all time :)
@@mustasheolll2020 my mom's Accord could walk the Ridgeline
@@SirAirpodPro I just really like the interior on the first gen ridgelines
@@SirAirpodPro Never said it was fast
Thanks Doug. I look forward to your new CRV review. Hopefully you can get your hands on the top-of-the-line Sport model with AWD and hybrid power.
That is the first time I've seen you use that zoom edit. Thought it was funny. I like it.
My wife is on her second HR-V and her lease is up next year. She is super excited to get the new HR-V when it is time. She's pretty meh about cars but when I first showed her the new HR-V she was actually excited.
Worth mentioning that this model will be sold outside North America as the ZR-V, where this North American HR-V got larger the HR-V elsewhere actually got smaller, more style oriented and is still Jazz/Fit based.
We in north america are going backwards, so that makes sense
His reviews for regular cars are always spot on. The reading lights for the rear passengers were the most unexpected thing
I never thought I'd see Doug review one! (before I realised that the North American model he showed is different from the model most of the world got)
(1:49) Oh yeah, I've seen so many of those in Singapore, both the officially sold HR-V and the Japanese market Vezel, and a lot of them get used by drivers on the regular tiers of ride-sharing services like Grab and Gojek. The first time I booked a Grab where the driver had one, I had trouble trying to get in as I couldn't find the handle for the rear left door until the driver pointed it out to me. I've a feeling that the reason why they're popular here is probably because they're relatively affordable.
Of course, when the second generation European/Asian/Oceania model (different from the North American model you reviewed) began making their appearance, those showed up on the roads here too, first the officially sold ones, then Japanese imports started showing up. There are a ton of 'parallel importers' here who get the cars through Japanese car auctions, replace the ETC transponder with an LTA IU, replace the head unit (usually replaced with a Pioneer head unit, some install Joying head units instead), and then sell them.
It's easy for me to tell a Japanese import Toyota Prius from an officially sold one, just by the presence of an aftermarket head unit and no steering wheel audio controls, but it's even easier for me to tell a Japanese import Honda Vezel from an officially sold Honda HR-V, just by the badge.
Another way I can tell Japanese imports from officially sold cars and cars imported from other countries is by the rear number plate being 2 row plates instead of 1 row plates.
I like the new styling much more on this than on the accord
You should look at HR-V for ASEAN market
Remember when Doug reviewed old, forgotten quirky cars, resulting in a great videos ? Now he only reviews new cars as every other car journalist
The biturbo?
Because people want to watch new car videos instead of old car videos, according to Doug
I’m with you. The old Russian car that was terrible, the VW Thing, Kei cars, stuff like that. This is more an advertisement for Honda than anything interesting.
I saw one for the first time today in a parking lot. It wasn't crazy about the looks in pics and video, but it looks somewhat better in person.
decided to get this for my daughters 1st car , it is perfect for a young 20 somithing to get , great warranty decent fuel very safe very comfortable
We've got a '17 and on our last trip to the coast with our black lab and all our luggage we saw 39mpg. Sadly, this version will never see that kind of mileage.
Doug is the type of guy who will study for his drug test.
10:36. “Sub com cat”
Dream engine bay! Everything visible and perfectly accessible. Lots of room for (preventive) maintenance and visual checks.
This will be called the Honda ZR-V when it lands in Europe.
Hybrid options will be standard for the European market.
I have the prior generation in a manual transmission configuration (2018 was the last model year with a stick). The CVT saps power. I still get 31-33mpg
It was a big Honda Fit, and not really available for upgrades to power.
I think they made a big mistake by not offering manual transmission in these base model type vehicles.
I love my prior gen with the manual. It goes! It looks good still!
These with the CVT and the platform change are beyond basic in looks and performance, even with a bigger engine!
My old manager had a previous-gen HR-V. Its CVT blew up at ~120k miles and she immediately bought another HR-V. I thought Hondas were supposed to last forever but I guess she liked the car enough to take the chance again. Her commute is almost an hour each way.
@@bwofficial1776 It's really disappointing how Honda's double downed on the CVT. When I purchased a car recently I looked at the CR-V, but that CVT is a ticking time bomb, so it came down to the RAV4 and CX5 for me. Got a nice deal on a RAV4 and I'm so glad I didn't take a chance with the CR-V despite being a longtime Honda fan. Even if they weren't as fragile as they are, they cost a goddamned FORTUNE to replace.
Unless you're leasing or w/e, I'd avoid a new Honda automatic like the plague. This single dumbass choice is destroying Honda's reputation for reliability. It's weird to me how reviewers have backed off the trashing of CVT's recently. Maybe they feel like they're being repetitive? GOOD. People need to know what they're getting into. At the very least I'd like to see manufacturers get praised for KEEPING torque converter automatics.
@@drivingnowherecomic CVTs have torque converters. I love it when people try to act smart but really do not know what they are talking about. And Honda has never had the best reputations for transmissions. FYI your RAV4 has a CVT (if it is a newer model)🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣100% clueless
No market for manuals in the US. That's all I drive, but under no illusions. Even Subaru manuals are hard to get.
@@bindingcurve oh give me a break with that "ACKCHYUYALLY" nonsense, you (should) know what I'm referring to. Traditional automatics (commonly referred to as torque converters) are way cheaper to replace than these CVTs. Point stands.
RAV4 hybrid has the eCVT. Regular models have the Aisin 8 speed.
The hrv in the USA is different from a few countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and more. The hrv model here is the same size as the old one
Great job Doug very informative
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THISSSS... is a great video!
As always, well done Doug!
Bruh you haven't even watched a minute of the video
@@lukesepter3250 I'm just saying smth nice...
No.
"Little Crossover"------Laughs in UK
Wow. Zooming in. Doug is really spicing things up.
I do like this review, I saw one of these at work and am considering getting one
Cayote swap is something that doug would approve
Doug is the type of guy to not use tire shine because “it slings” or “I don’t like the shiny look” or “I prefer a matte finish”
Oil-based ones degrade the tires, as an added bonus!
@@matthewbowen5841 this has been debunked as a myth. It’s just people who hate to scrub their tires clean before adding a new layer, absolutely hate oil based dressings because it’s so resilient against water and soap or cleaning products.
Also, water based dressings are great and all but if you daily drive your car and it rains 1 day… your tires will be looking ashy the next day. No longevity.
For April 1st i expect doug to review a supercar and reviewing it like the Toyota Corolla Hybrid.
Always enjoying the reviews... Kindly, do a review on the Mazda 6 2014 model to most up-to-date model.
I really struggle to understand why they persisted to call this an HR-V. The European/Japanese HR-V 3 still kinda fits in the same size category as the HR-V 2 (which was a global car), but this North American HR-V 3 sits literally between the 1st and 2nd gen CR-V when it comes to size, so it's a really big car compared to the outgoing model.
Probably because people in the US tends to have more than 2 kids?
@@automation7295 Did you perhaps reply to the wrong comment?
@@arigato7788 No
@@automation7295 If I'm asking it's because I'm not arguing about the reason bigger cars exist or not. I'm just wondering why naming two cars the same when they're so different. That's all.
(also just to humour you: no, you won't be sitting more people in the new HR-V compared to the outgoing one, and cargo space is equivalent for some ungodly reason)
I struggled to understand as well. For example, the Civic went from “sub-compact” up to “compact” in 2006. The way I see it is that there are various marketing strategies a car company uses to apply to different countries. Murica’ wants bigger cars and I guess that’s what they did with the HR-V.
As a 2022 Civic owner, Honda is absolutely killing it with how much car you get for the price.
I don’t regret my Honda purchase as well but those major maintenances or replacement fees every 60-100k is still costly with the timing belt, shock absorbers, lower control arm, brake pads & rotors. I’m sure it’s more of a nightmare with European brands but it’s still annoying.
Yoo I was not expecting that zoom in when he said coyote swap it 😂😂😂 Doug’s experimenting with new editing techniques
Interesting to see they put the awd emblem back on the rear glass like they used to do with old CR-V’s and Elements etc
I love these cars that are made just to work, without any gimmicks, and most importantly NOT electric, and I'm glad that someone still makes them
3:17 that took me off guard XD never change Doug, never change
@@eduardoduarte1598 because I'm sick of all of these electric crossovers that are coming into the market
@@eduardoduarte1598 because there are too many of them, and few and few inetrnal combustion engine cars are made nowadays, I want a car that I can put fuel in and go, and not wait 30 minutes in a charging station to go anywhere, or worrying about shorter range in cold weather
We need timestamps, Doug
*DougStamps*
Bought this car but in Sport trim. I recommend anyone who owns this vehicle to drive in ECO mode. Surprisingly much smoother engine & slightly better mpg.
When the camera zoomed in on Doug's face I lost it😂💀
Cool to see a affordable car review.
I really like this new HRV I think it looks much better then the outgoing model if only they gave it a 6 speed manual I would definitely consider purchasing one.
Finally a more Dougy Video👍
The pause after the coyote swap suggestion 😂😂
Those wheels look severely undersized for the wheel wells.
"Up to 30mpg" isn't that great for a 2L 160hp NA 4, IMO. I drive an M340i and can get mid 30s highway no problem.
I have a 2018 Subaru Forester XT Touring model that came with a turbo giving it 270 HP. Yeah, it’s not a Mini Cooper S with the Works package, but it has power and I get high 20s to 30 MPG on the highway, a bit less in town.
It should have been a hybrid. There's really no reason to not have a hybrid option. My AWD Subaru with the 2.5L is rated for 33 highway.
So you drive the M340i. I guess you wanted an M3 but didn't like the front end.
@@pauljr.harrington1905 I hated it at first but it's growing on me. That's a lot more car though, not in the comfy budget category.
10:30 “It drives fine”
I hope Doug won’t retire any soon. Keep up the good work, Doug!
The last version CVT transmission was a big problem for the first year. Honda bought a few cars back. I know my friend sold it back to Honda.
I want to Coyote swap that HRV!
Forgot to mention a very important ( at least for me ) feature, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It’s very important these days to have. This is especially true for younger generations.
its interesting to see that newer Hondas are using less engine variation and seeming to use a more uniform chasses, the infotainment is literally the same from the civic touring and the dash is also slightly modified but overall the same, personally for me the simplicity they are going for is really growing on me as it shows that Honda still thinks of reliability and efficacy.
I foresee this thing in front of every target parking lot with a sexually unsatisfied Karen coming out of it to return something after she used it
What are your thoughts on the 2023 Prius?
One quirk about the lines on the door panel and trunk is that, from what the sales rep told me, it’s to help hide the wear and tear of normal everyday use. Not sure how true that is but that’s what he said lol
I'm here for the spice and excitement on the door panels.
Failed - CVT again!!!!!
Again, it's a Honda CVT so that's good.
Doug the kind of guy to vote Democrat
Most definitely voted for gavin grewsome
Im watching this because I serviced a 2023 HRV a couple minutes ago and I love it. Its perfect for me.
Food for thought: I bet the ribbing on the door is a structural, not a design feature. The waves would make the panel more rigid so they can use a thinner panel without it feeling flimsy
Boring car
I have a 2016 HRV (the first iteration), I bought it brand new off the truck. They have changed it so much since then
Those wheel wells are already big enough, when the extra cladding amplifies the look and makes those wheels look absolutely tiny.
doug is def hyped over this thing
My mother in law recently got one of these & she loves it!
Doug was so excited making fun of the lines that were ment to get him excited... I guess they did their job 🤣
The version sold in Brazil has a completely different style. This one has a trunk close to Honda new Honda City hatchback.
Honda's design choices have been interesting to say the least. They are trying something here and I hope it leads to something else. But then this is a family SUV. Like the other comments said, this is the car most of people drive and you reviewing it makes it more interesting. Good job Doug!