This kind of reminds me of a more refined version of a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport that I rented a couple of years ago. It was a little small, super slow and unrefined but I somehow started to like it by the end of the week. I always thought it was giving its all.
My mother has had her 2015 Outlander Sport GT 2.4L since new. The power feels perfectly adequate with that bigger 4cyl engine. It's been extremely dependable for her. My dad then bought himself a new 2019 Outlander Sport ES 2.0L. He wishes it had more power, but his has been flawless too. It's an old design, but a very underrated vehicle. I love driving theirs. They take curves really well. I like the 8.5 inches of ground clearance and the higher seating position. It looks and feels more like a proper SUV than a lot of CUVs today, which tend to look low and long, almost like lifted station wagons.
9 extra inches and it all went into the nose, not to mention economy got worse. Owned the previous generation and wouldn't consider this one. You buy this segment to save on gas, this just doesn't.
At that price point, there should be _SO_ much more offered with this car. A better power train, power lift hatch, USB and arm rest for the back seats, etc. And I wish Honda had not gone away from the side mirror camera system. I use it all the time in my 14 Civic and consider it an excellent safety feature. So much missed on this new Gen.
@@TysonStudios I changed mine from "when you turn the right signal on" to only when I push the button on the end. I like to monitor that side when I'm in the left lane and am going to be eventually getting into the right lane.
Yep the only difference is that this 2023 Honda HR-V has a 0-60 of 13 seconds according to TheTopher. The Porsche is 10 times faster and 100 times more fun!
@user-ju2wv8gt1b It may be faster with the Pedal Commander to improve throttle response, or thr K Tuner mod for the Civic with this engine that should work. Only you should do it after your warranty is up for the latter. That should get at least the performance level of the 1.5L turbo, if not faster.
I’ve been a long time Honda owner and personally owned a 2020 2L turbo sport model but I have a feeling Hondas really gonna lose sales with this new generation of lineup. I know Honda lovers will say otherwise which boggles my mind, but Kia and Hyundai are bringing way more to the table for the price point. I do like the look overall of the new generation Hondas, that being said, though they lack a lot of features that all the other car manufacturers in this price point are bringing to the table. I was on the team of not being sure if I wanted to go with a Kia or Hyundai because of the ratings they used to get, but they are honestly killing it now in this area of car with the amount of features tech amenities everything. Honda is pushing people to spend five+ thousand dollars more to move to an Acura to get some thing with all of the amenities, tech features, and performance. So for a consumer like myself that wants all the bells and whistles in a well rated car. They’re pushing me to go towards Kia or Hyundai at this point. I’m very disappointed.
Yup I’ve been feeling like this for the fast few years. Even the all new Type R is so meh considering it’s price. I’d rather get the Elantra N which offers more and 9/10th the Type R/GR Yaris/Golf R performance for 10K less (more with markups on other brands)
I literally just came from test driving multiple cars today, upwards of 8. I am coming from a Honda and I’m a LONG time customer, and so is my family. Honda was one of the ONLY lots I drove completely by today. I’ve owned a Honda. I DO Own a Honda now…250K miles on the odo. It’s reliable, no doubt, but these cars are so boring and completely uninspired. Out of all the cars that made me feel happy, KIA had two I drove today that I loved and felt extremely comfortable- Niro and sportage hybrid. They just made me happy. Honda hasn’t done that in a while. Step up your game honda.
Not to mention Honda's reliability has slipped, and the Koreans have caught up. Toyota can do whatever the hell they want, since their reliability has remained the best forever. Honda doesn't have the same consistency, so they don't have that luxury.
Honda is not missing the mark at all. The normally aspirated engine will outlast a turbo. People buy a Honda for low maintenance, durability and longevity.
I considered getting the HR-V. I like the looks. The exterior looks very upscale. The interior is nice but it's missing a few things, especially rear fan vents for the rear passengers. Some of the competitors offer that. The biggest dealbreaker for me was the acceleration. Man, it’s slow. I know it’s a small CUV but c’mon, the Kona and CX-30 are much quicker than this. Plus, the HR-V is heavier so logically, it’s needs a more powerful engine. This car desperately needs a turbo or a hybrid. I got the Civic Sport Touring Hatchback instead which is just as practical as the HR-V but with lower ground clearance.
Yeah the slow acceleration of these actually made my wife uninterested after test driving which is shocking since she's the complete opposite of a speed demon lol. Her Ford EcoSport lease is up in March so will likely pass on this car and check out the Seltos or CX-30 that you mentioned.
I bought an Accord EXL with the 2.0T engine in 2020 for tic under 30k. I realize the Accord is not in the same class of vehicle, but I think my car is 3 times the car than what this HR-V is and I paid less for it.
@@ishaansaral502 you're exactly correct. In October of 20 was right in the middle of the pandemic and nobody really knew how the car market was going to go. I believe the MSRP was nearly 34k so I ended up buying it for about $4500 under MSRP. That is virtually unheard in the current environment. This is also why I will be holding on to this car a long time.
A turbocharged engine would make the new Honda HRV unreliable. I haven't considered Honda suv's due to the turbocharged engines. This new updated Honda HRV offered with a non turbo engine and a 2.0 which is better than the 1.8, is probably the best decision Honda made to go back to their reliability fame. Those 1.5 and 2.0 turbo engines in a gasoline engine, would be problematic in years ahead. I am thankful Honda brought back their nonturbo engines in their small crossover SUVs. I am considering buying this new HRV for this same reason. Thank You Honda for this 2.0 engine, for the ones that don't like turbo gasoline engine and that care more about reliability than performance as a daily driver!
Cars being class leaders doesn't mean anything to everyone. This is the equivalent of the last generation of Toyota cars being the most reliable but lacked sportiness to draw enthusiasts in. I agree with @Shawn Harris about these new Honda cars.
The leg room in the back of the cross is abysmal!! I looked at both and found the exterior and interior of the HRV to be much better! I am also getting 32 MPG in my HRV!
We cross shopped this with the Mazda CX-5 as the size is actually between the CX-30 and CX-5. Chose the CX-5 because it was so much more car for the same money.
We actually cross shopped the CX-5 with the CR-V, RAV4 and the Kia Sportage. Hands down the CX-5 Turbo we purchased was the winner. Lexus like quality interior and way more handsome on the outside than the other 3 competitors AND the way more expensive Lexus NX. We love our Mazda CX-5❤
@@Dano-MX5 The Mazda CX-5 would be my pick as long as you don’t have teens/adults or more than 4 in your family. It ends up being too small for most American families. It’s honestly right for the class. Maybe the CX50 fixed that…
I have the cx-30. I do like the 6 speed automatic it kinda reminds of the old corolla i had in high school with a 4 speed auto. Not a fan of cvt's. Honda and toyota made great cars in the 90s not sure why they ruined them with putting a cvt in everything.
@DOGS LOL I left Honda after two Civics. The first one was an automatic. The second one had a cvt. After 2.5 years I couldn’t handle that cvt and my friend let me drive his Mazda 3 one time and I was hooked. So it traded it in for a 2018 Mazda 3 GT. I love it!
Actually, I prefer the 17 inch wheels over the 18 inch wheels in the Sport trim. That’s because the trims with the trims with the 17 inch wheels have significantly tighter turning circle (35.1 ft vs 37 ft). Considering that the HRV can be an urban SUV, turning circle matters a lot (tight parking spaces, small street u-turns, etc.).
You mentioned it doesn't have direct injection and I had to stop and look that up. Sure enough, multi-point FI. Nice to know it won't have intake port carbon fouling. Should be a reliable thing.
I'm not sure what you are really expecting - it is an **economy** car. No meant to be fast and furious, just meant to go around town, to the malls, grocery stores, and take the kids to school.
Took delivery of this in November for the wifey. It's a pretty perfect in-town car as she doesn't go on the highway at all. There's a ton of empty space in the engine bay. I wouldn't be surprised if turbos / hybrids are currently in the works for the future. As someone who never had radar cruise control or lane keep assist before the tech honestly blew me away.
People can dislike the K20C2 and call it slow, but it is probably one of the most durable and reliable engines you can get in a new car in America and Canada.
@@MacI-1970 The 2 liter naturally aspirated engine is great but it's way too weak for such a heavy crossover. TheTopher said it took him 13 seconds to do zero to 60 in the 2023 Honda HR-V.
It's good that you got 9 seconds in your 0-60 but the reality is, most HR-V drivers will have passengers, cargo etc. which means 11-13 seconds will be the more realistic 0-60. TheTopher said he got 13 seconds for his 0-60 in the 2023 Honda HR-V. Just unacceptable! Especially since the Corolla Cross has 11 more horsepower, a better CVT with a physical first gear, and better fuel economy.
Over priced for a redesign. I could get a loaded 2023 Outlander Sport GT for less money, a better AWD / 4WD system, and a better warranty. The aesthetic of the new HRV may be more mature but your review is overly apologetic and biased about Honda's inability to build a car like CX30 given the markup Honda dealers are asking for right now. Buyer want more than just performance reliability especially considering that the CX30 dominates this segment of vehicles.
I own the 24 sport version. The AWD is fantastic, mileage is not great, power is adequate the 13 seconds to get 60 is BS its closer to 9-10. More than enough power and I am a recovering Lead foot anyways so I don't need/want super powerful and fast. The interior is beautiful, feels like it is made to the usual Honda top tier quality. For the price and the fact its actually in stock ( Canada ) I think it is a good choice.
In the future, i would like to see more reviews that answer the following questions. What was the vehicle trying to be and did it accomplish it. You seem to want all vehicles to go fast and have power. I get it. those are your preferences. However, That is not the purpose of most vehicles nor is that the purpose that most people purchase vehicles for. Are there vehicles that do have that purpose? absolutely. But again most vehicles do not fall into that category. So you're dissatisfaction for all things that are not fun to drive feels a little shallow. Who is the car for? Is this a good value? How does it stack up against the competition?
The obsession with power and speed is turning me off from the channel. I own the 24 sport and I also own a civic touring. If i wanna go "fast or quick" I use my car. I drive this in a brutal landscape in the winter's of Alberta. The AWD is phenomenal. I get 0-100 in less than 9 seconds which is absolutely adequate unless you are a 18 year old speed demon. Obviously I bought the vehicle so I am bias. But I love it, love my honda's and everyone else can go buy those flashy cheap Kia's and Hyundai's and have fun with your warranties at the dealership. Ive never had one problem with ANY of my Honda vehicles and I am 42 now.
My 9th gen accord v6 gets 35mpg even when it’s really cold out and this thing struggles to get 30mpg and it’s got a CVT, smaller engine and it’s an overall smaller car
A CVT really needs to be paired with an engine that’s smooth at high rpm. That’s not as noticeable in a regular automatic since it doesn’t sit in a narrow rpm band.
Weak, buzzy, slow, bad fuel mileage, no rear armrest, no rear usb-c outlets, no Hybrid option, cheap left lcd display that you can't even see at an angle. Most likely Honda dealer markup pricing (like they are doing at my local Round Rock, Texas dealership on the Civic Touring!) Just not a good buy at all.
I have an ‘08 Honda Fit Sport with 190,000 miles on it. Some of the suspension is starting to wear, along with other small issues. I’m torn between getting one of these newer HR-V or CR-V options, or just putting the work and repairs into the Fit to last another few years. I love the Fit, but not sure where to go after it’s lifespan is over 😔
That's funny my wife also had a Honda Fit (2007) until last month. Was generally reliable but also started to become kind of a crappy car towards 200,000 miles. Traded it for a 2023 Buick Encore GX that she loves so far and saved a couple thousand over a new HR-V that we looked at first and has quite a few more convenience features that the HR-V didn't offer.
I just upgraded from a 2011 Fit to the 2025 HRV LX and its a perfect transition for me. Ive always owned smaller cars and hated driving huge suvs but this car feels perfect! Easy to drive, comfortable; and its plenty fast. People are focusing way too hard on these 0-60 times, which is little more than car marketing at the end of the day. Go test drive it and see if you like it. Good luck!
Honda’s design team must be bi-polar, especially with the Civic. They are either over the top weird with huge fake scoops everywhere or now they have gone back to a rather sedate style which I like. This HRV looks great from the rear and sides but the front end reminds me of Davey Jones’ face from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Weird.
Great job Honda. Under-powered, no hybrid and no turbo, yet larger than the previous iteration. The whole world just rang in the new year, 2023. Honda is still in 2005.
@@naveenthemachine You mean Toyota? No they're not. Toyota is, and has been for many years now, electrifying their fleet while Honda is dragging its heels. There's a global climate crisis going on and while everyone else (including Jeep?!?!) is trying to help deal with the problem, Honda is putting out gas guzzlers. I say that as a huge fan of theirs. All I've ever driven are Hondas. But no more. As soon as I can afford to, I will go somewhere else.
@@elmhurst86 if that were true why is Honda always #1 in rankings? Hondas the segment benchmark. The class leader Toyota isn’t anywhere near class average either
@@naveenthemachine Correction, they USED to be class leaders. And that's the point. Everyone else is innovating and Honda is falling waaay behind. Heck, even Jeep has begun to electrify its fleet of vehicles!
Acura needs to make one like this one with the 1.5 turbo of the CR-V (190hp, 179ft/lb) or slightly more powerful motor, perhapsthe Civic SI (200hp, 192ft/lb), and obviously cheaper than the RDX
DOUBTFUL, Honda has a MUCH better reliability and a better overall reputation than Kia and Hyundai! Even if those brands looked better I would never ever buy them because the likely hood of Honda blowing them out of the water when it comes to longevity and reliability is high!
Honda managed to turn their smallest crossover here in the USA into an uninspired, boxy family station wagon it looks like. They are on a roll with making off-putting vehicles, based on their latest Civic & now HR-V.
Thanks for your video. Just wanted to mention yesterday I took my HRV '23 Sport down the Long Island Expressway- got 35MPH going around 60-65 with Cruise Control. Did about 70 miles total. I noticed around town, I get about 28. But i've been running the heat a lot. I think in the summer that will go up to 30. Also, I had a Jeep Wrangler Sport 2 Door before trading in for the Honda- the Jeep def had more power, but i feel like the Honda is MUCH more comfortable & safe. So i'm really happy with it.
The European HR-V is phenomenal. I am super disappointed Honda decided to offer this in the US. Just because we want a small car doesn’t mean we want a weak car.
I don’t mind a puny horn because I’m always needing to beep a horn at a driver in front of me who is on their phone instead of pressing the accelerator when the light changes
CX-30 all day over this dorky, milk-toast offering from Honda. The sad thing is they can do better. The company that gave us the S2000 and the Acura NSX can certainly come up with something better in this class. $31,000 for this EX-L 4wd that’s anemic, noisy, sucky mpg, unrefined and boring styling….I will pass, and I have owned many Hondas (and even sold them for a couple years)
Wide center console yet again. We need to start a "free the knee" campaign. Why do they always make a wide center console stealing right knee space? Horrible design.
Too underpowered and missing too many features. Yes it has a nice interior but what’s the point of that if it’s missing so many features?? Also I’d love if you made a comparison between this and the corolla cross!
Dont know why Honda did a totally different HR-V for the American market, but for the rest of the world did a global one, smaller but with a coupé style, that in my opinion looks way better than the American one. Fun fact: in Brazil both of the new HR-V will coexist, but the american one will be called ZR-V, such a mess!
Wait...they gave the mid-trim 18in wheels but took them away for the top trim? Honestly never have seen that before. Honda getting cheap early in this new gen. No power lift gate either? Yikes
I don't think it is that bad...my vehicle gets 132hp and I've been accident free over 8 years in a city known for aggressive driving. Just takes a little strategy.
There is nothing remotely upscale-like about the poor quality and flimsiness of the door pocket and interior console plastics...also they have a strong plastic odor...and unless you like being slow, choose another small SUV, this thing borders on dangerously slow. A Fiat 500x is quicker.
Major step back from the previous gen. It's much bigger on the outside while offering no more space on the inside. No more magic seats, no elbow rest in the rear, no additional engines, higher price.
Not sure why Honda does not offer the 2.0 Hybrid engine that's in the Accord & CRV and now Civic..I think it would be a great option to have the same hybrid system in 4 different sizes. Basically a car that fits everyone's individual needs besides the 3 row crossover.
Thanks for the review! How good is the lane keep assist at keeping the vehicle centered in its lane? Does this new Honda Sensing have decent lane centering? Thanks!
We’d say it’s slightly above average. The best lane centering we’ve tested in the mainstream segment is Hyundai/Kia system, but this is slightly less precise.
At that price point, the Mazda CX-30 is better. For less than $1000 more than the HRV EX-L, you could get a CX-30 with the 2.5 turbo, better driving dynamics, better gas mileage and almost as practical lol.
All these new subcompact SUV things are so pricey and anemic for what they offer. Long gone are the days of Yaris, Fit, IM, etc being exactly what you expect.
Looks aren't bad, but comparing it to the international model, it looks way worse. It baffles me that they didn't bring that model over to the US. Honestly, i think it's one of the best-looking suvs imo.
This car desperately needs the 1.5 turbo. If they offered that in the upper trims at least, I’d go for it. Otherwise it’s a weak car for modern times. Plus fuel economy would be better with the 1.5T.
It does not even have a premium sound system option not from honda. Honda makes garbage audio. Also terrible mpg even based off the civic platform. Makes me wonder can you swap out springs to lower this to the civics height to get better mpg.
Maybe some consumers feel differently, but the powertrain in this vehicle would be a nonstarter for me. This needs a hybrid powertrain in the worst way
I think that the hyundai kona would be the better overall buy. I think that this and the Corolla cross offer a bit more space but the hyundai get slightly better mpg and performance.
I was looking at this same model in January but ended up getting the 2023 Hyundai Kona Limited. It is a bit smaller but it has more features and has a better power train. 195-hp 1.6L turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder engine, 7 speed Dual Clutch Transmission
The biggest downside of this otherwise great vehicle is the 0 towing capacity - not even a small trailer. That was the reason I skipped it 5 years ago and bought a CRV. I still don't understand why 150hp is not enough to pull a 700lb teardrop trailer. Honda said they would void my warranty if I did.
Very nice vehicle. Loving what Honda is churning out. Going to buy the pilot in couple years after economy get better and cannot wait for your pilot review. Finally a badass three row suv from a solid Japanese company. Too happy.
I know looks are subjective but Honda's design team needs to get fired. Their 2023 lineup is a mess, the only one that looks decent is the Civic. Before that, the CR-V has looked incredibly stupid.
It's comforting to know that, whenever I'm ready to give up on life and not experience any joy while driving a car, just descend in some kinda fugue state, a mindscape of boredom and depression, there's a Honda for me
Pool fuel economy, poor performance, obnoxious CVT noise, wimpy looking...hard pass.
This kind of reminds me of a more refined version of a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport that I rented a couple of years ago. It was a little small, super slow and unrefined but I somehow started to like it by the end of the week. I always thought it was giving its all.
My mother has had her 2015 Outlander Sport GT 2.4L since new. The power feels perfectly adequate with that bigger 4cyl engine. It's been extremely dependable for her. My dad then bought himself a new 2019 Outlander Sport ES 2.0L. He wishes it had more power, but his has been flawless too. It's an old design, but a very underrated vehicle. I love driving theirs. They take curves really well. I like the 8.5 inches of ground clearance and the higher seating position. It looks and feels more like a proper SUV than a lot of CUVs today, which tend to look low and long, almost like lifted station wagons.
I'd gladly pay a little more for some rear seat amenities. And for the love of god give it at least another 20-30hp!
Honda: pls buy the new CR-V 😆
@@j00ktau - Better yet, the Mazda CX-30 Turbo.
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TheTopher said it took him 13 seconds to do zero to 60 in this 2023 Honda HR-V! Such a slow car!
@@j00ktau *the new overpriced CR-V lol
Imagine this in mustang orange and black 🔥🔥🧡🖤 slow as hell but nicee
Looks as large as the previous CR-V which means it's about the right size.
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I saw the 2.0 naturally aspirated engine and that was a pretty big turn off but when i heard CVT i immediately stopped the video
9 extra inches and it all went into the nose, not to mention economy got worse. Owned the previous generation and wouldn't consider this one. You buy this segment to save on gas, this just doesn't.
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Love the look of the car just not a fan of those rims, from far away it looks puny with the thin silver lines.
At that price point, there should be _SO_ much more offered with this car. A better power train, power lift hatch, USB and arm rest for the back seats, etc. And I wish Honda had not gone away from the side mirror camera system. I use it all the time in my 14 Civic and consider it an excellent safety feature. So much missed on this new Gen.
Wait,....they didn't do a hybrid because "Americans are power hungry",.....but then put _that_ engine in the HRV??? 😕
@@TysonStudios I changed mine from "when you turn the right signal on" to only when I push the button on the end. I like to monitor that side when I'm in the left lane and am going to be eventually getting into the right lane.
@@TysonStudios Yeah. They need to bring it back.
Hyundai has that for both sides! and the blind side indicator
TheTopher said it took him 13 seconds to do zero to 60 in the 2023 Honda HR-V. Way too slow!
I saw a white one today & I really like the look of it, to me it looked like a mini Porsche Cayenne though many may disagree
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Yep the only difference is that this 2023 Honda HR-V has a 0-60 of 13 seconds according to TheTopher. The Porsche is 10 times faster and 100 times more fun!
Did you mean Cayenne? Lol
@@VaunShiz Yes
@@braetonwilson4296 absolutely false not even close to realistic. I own the 24 sport it is under 10 seconds to go 0-60.
@user-ju2wv8gt1b It may be faster with the Pedal Commander to improve throttle response, or thr K Tuner mod for the Civic with this engine that should work. Only you should do it after your warranty is up for the latter. That should get at least the performance level of the 1.5L turbo, if not faster.
I’ve been a long time Honda owner and personally owned a 2020 2L turbo sport model but I have a feeling Hondas really gonna lose sales with this new generation of lineup. I know Honda lovers will say otherwise which boggles my mind, but Kia and Hyundai are bringing way more to the table for the price point. I do like the look overall of the new generation Hondas, that being said, though they lack a lot of features that all the other car manufacturers in this price point are bringing to the table. I was on the team of not being sure if I wanted to go with a Kia or Hyundai because of the ratings they used to get, but they are honestly killing it now in this area of car with the amount of features tech amenities everything. Honda is pushing people to spend five+ thousand dollars more to move to an Acura to get some thing with all of the amenities, tech features, and performance. So for a consumer like myself that wants all the bells and whistles in a well rated car. They’re pushing me to go towards Kia or Hyundai at this point. I’m very disappointed.
Yup I’ve been feeling like this for the fast few years. Even the all new Type R is so meh considering it’s price. I’d rather get the Elantra N which offers more and 9/10th the Type R/GR Yaris/Golf R performance for 10K less (more with markups on other brands)
I literally just came from test driving multiple cars today, upwards of 8. I am coming from a Honda and I’m a LONG time customer, and so is my family.
Honda was one of the ONLY lots I drove completely by today. I’ve owned a Honda. I DO Own a Honda now…250K miles on the odo. It’s reliable, no doubt, but these cars are so boring and completely uninspired.
Out of all the cars that made me feel happy, KIA had two I drove today that I loved and felt extremely comfortable- Niro and sportage hybrid. They just made me happy. Honda hasn’t done that in a while.
Step up your game honda.
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Not to mention Honda's reliability has slipped, and the Koreans have caught up. Toyota can do whatever the hell they want, since their reliability has remained the best forever. Honda doesn't have the same consistency, so they don't have that luxury.
@@lionki3 I hope you’re not referring to me. I’m not a telegram scammer lol, just making a comment in an observation of Honda recently.
Honda is not missing the mark at all. The normally aspirated engine will outlast a turbo. People buy a Honda for low maintenance, durability and longevity.
Was interested in this before I saw the looks and power plant. Went with a Mazda CX 30 instead.
I considered getting the HR-V. I like the looks. The exterior looks very upscale. The interior is nice but it's missing a few things, especially rear fan vents for the rear passengers. Some of the competitors offer that.
The biggest dealbreaker for me was the acceleration. Man, it’s slow. I know it’s a small CUV but c’mon, the Kona and CX-30 are much quicker than this. Plus, the HR-V is heavier so logically, it’s needs a more powerful engine. This car desperately needs a turbo or a hybrid. I got the Civic Sport Touring Hatchback instead which is just as practical as the HR-V but with lower ground clearance.
I reported that telegram scammer. The more reports the better. These guys are annoying.
You're right that it's dreadfully slow. TheTopher said it took him 13 seconds to do zero to 60 in this Honda HR-V. That's unacceptable!
Civic Hatch seems to be the much better option
Yeah the slow acceleration of these actually made my wife uninterested after test driving which is shocking since she's the complete opposite of a speed demon lol. Her Ford EcoSport lease is up in March so will likely pass on this car and check out the Seltos or CX-30 that you mentioned.
@@Stressless2023 wait for the Corolla Cross Hybrid - 197hp 0-60 in around 8 sec, 37mpg combined., rear air vents, new front bumper.
I bought an Accord EXL with the 2.0T engine in 2020 for tic under 30k. I realize the Accord is not in the same class of vehicle, but I think my car is 3 times the car than what this HR-V is and I paid less for it.
SUVs are popular so they jacked the price up. Sedans are not popular so its a better value
Enjoy that Accord. Great choice!
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Chris, you're right. Your Accord is 3 times the car. The 2023 Honda HR-V has a zero to 60 time of 13 seconds according to theTopher. 13 seconds!!
Honda has seriously gotten so greedy this generation. Cost-cutting and removing features while jacking prices. You bought your car at the best time.
@@ishaansaral502 you're exactly correct. In October of 20 was right in the middle of the pandemic and nobody really knew how the car market was going to go. I believe the MSRP was nearly 34k so I ended up buying it for about $4500 under MSRP. That is virtually unheard in the current environment. This is also why I will be holding on to this car a long time.
A turbocharged engine would make the new Honda HRV unreliable. I haven't considered Honda suv's due to the turbocharged engines. This new updated Honda HRV offered with a non turbo engine and a 2.0 which is better than the 1.8, is probably the best decision Honda made to go back to their reliability fame. Those 1.5 and 2.0 turbo engines in a gasoline engine, would be problematic in years ahead. I am thankful Honda brought back their nonturbo engines in their small crossover SUVs. I am considering buying this new HRV for this same reason. Thank You Honda for this 2.0 engine, for the ones that don't like turbo gasoline engine and that care more about reliability than performance as a daily driver!
All Honda new models are boring as hell
Then why are they class leaders?
Civic accord CRV are #1 in their class
Cars being class leaders doesn't mean anything to everyone. This is the equivalent of the last generation of Toyota cars being the most reliable but lacked sportiness to draw enthusiasts in. I agree with @Shawn Harris about these new Honda cars.
Get Corolla cross y'all !!
It has more power , its more efficient , way more tech , also a hybrid and has much better quality 👑
Can you explain the way more tech?
The leg room in the back of the cross is abysmal!! I looked at both and found the exterior and interior of the HRV to be much better! I am also getting 32 MPG in my HRV!
We cross shopped this with the Mazda CX-5 as the size is actually between the CX-30 and CX-5. Chose the CX-5 because it was so much more car for the same money.
We actually cross shopped the CX-5 with the CR-V, RAV4 and the Kia Sportage. Hands down the CX-5 Turbo we purchased was the winner. Lexus like quality interior and way more handsome on the outside than the other 3 competitors AND the way more expensive Lexus NX. We love our Mazda CX-5❤
@@Dano-MX5 The Mazda CX-5 would be my pick as long as you don’t have teens/adults or more than 4 in your family. It ends up being too small for most American families. It’s honestly right for the class. Maybe the CX50 fixed that…
Smart. I wouldn't even consider this HRV over a CX-5. Even a CX-30 would be a better choice.
I have the cx-30. I do like the 6 speed automatic it kinda reminds of the old corolla i had in high school with a 4 speed auto. Not a fan of cvt's. Honda and toyota made great cars in the 90s not sure why they ruined them with putting a cvt in everything.
@DOGS LOL I left Honda after two Civics. The first one was an automatic. The second one had a cvt. After 2.5 years I couldn’t handle that cvt and my friend let me drive his Mazda 3 one time and I was hooked. So it traded it in for a 2018 Mazda 3 GT. I love it!
Actually, I prefer the 17 inch wheels over the 18 inch wheels in the Sport trim. That’s because the trims with the trims with the 17 inch wheels have significantly tighter turning circle (35.1 ft vs 37 ft).
Considering that the HRV can be an urban SUV, turning circle matters a lot (tight parking spaces, small street u-turns, etc.).
Thanks for the warning. Sometimes I have 4 adults and the loudness of the engine and abysmal acceleration are enough to steer me away.
You mentioned it doesn't have direct injection and I had to stop and look that up. Sure enough, multi-point FI. Nice to know it won't have intake port carbon fouling. Should be a reliable thing.
I'm not sure what you are really expecting - it is an **economy** car. No meant to be fast and furious, just meant to go around town, to the malls, grocery stores, and take the kids to school.
It's pretty nice looking, I think would look a lot better with different rims and tires.
Edit: As soon as I hear CVT transmission I'm out.
What would you recommend looking at in terms of an SUV in this price range?
@@Jstomper14 ,Why don't you include the price in your comment ,I don't remember the price of this vehicle.
@@Rocket9944 $30K range my fault.
@@Jstomper14 , Mazda CX-5
Took delivery of this in November for the wifey. It's a pretty perfect in-town car as she doesn't go on the highway at all. There's a ton of empty space in the engine bay. I wouldn't be surprised if turbos / hybrids are currently in the works for the future. As someone who never had radar cruise control or lane keep assist before the tech honestly blew me away.
This is a snooze button on wheels, make sure she's drinking some strong coffee when driving.
SE Asia already has 1.5 Turbo as an option.
People can dislike the K20C2 and call it slow, but it is probably one of the most durable and reliable engines you can get in a new car in America and Canada.
They’re 100% going to have a hybrid version of this, they already confirmed a Civic hybrid is coming later this year, and this car is a lifted Civic.
@@MacI-1970 The 2 liter naturally aspirated engine is great but it's way too weak for such a heavy crossover. TheTopher said it took him 13 seconds to do zero to 60 in the 2023 Honda HR-V.
Wow, 25 mpg highway?? Yikes. That's about the same as the new Pilot. Thats nuts.
I reported that telegram scammer. The more reports the better. These guys are annoying.
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It's good that you got 9 seconds in your 0-60 but the reality is, most HR-V drivers will have passengers, cargo etc. which means 11-13 seconds will be the more realistic 0-60. TheTopher said he got 13 seconds for his 0-60 in the 2023 Honda HR-V. Just unacceptable! Especially since the Corolla Cross has 11 more horsepower, a better CVT with a physical first gear, and better fuel economy.
Over priced for a redesign. I could get a loaded 2023 Outlander Sport GT for less money, a better AWD / 4WD system, and a better warranty. The aesthetic of the new HRV may be more mature but your review is overly apologetic and biased about Honda's inability to build a car like CX30 given the markup Honda dealers are asking for right now. Buyer want more than just performance reliability especially considering that the CX30 dominates this segment of vehicles.
Too bad that the engine sucks so bad
I own the 24 sport version. The AWD is fantastic, mileage is not great, power is adequate the 13 seconds to get 60 is BS its closer to 9-10. More than enough power and I am a recovering Lead foot anyways so I don't need/want super powerful and fast.
The interior is beautiful, feels like it is made to the usual Honda top tier quality.
For the price and the fact its actually in stock ( Canada ) I think it is a good choice.
In the future, i would like to see more reviews that answer the following questions. What was the vehicle trying to be and did it accomplish it. You seem to want all vehicles to go fast and have power. I get it. those are your preferences. However, That is not the purpose of most vehicles nor is that the purpose that most people purchase vehicles for. Are there vehicles that do have that purpose? absolutely. But again most vehicles do not fall into that category. So you're dissatisfaction for all things that are not fun to drive feels a little shallow. Who is the car for? Is this a good value? How does it stack up against the competition?
1000% agree
The obsession with power and speed is turning me off from the channel. I own the 24 sport and I also own a civic touring. If i wanna go "fast or quick" I use my car. I drive this in a brutal landscape in the winter's of Alberta. The AWD is phenomenal. I get 0-100 in less than 9 seconds which is absolutely adequate unless you are a 18 year old speed demon.
Obviously I bought the vehicle so I am bias. But I love it, love my honda's and everyone else can go buy those flashy cheap Kia's and Hyundai's and have fun with your warranties at the dealership.
Ive never had one problem with ANY of my Honda vehicles and I am 42 now.
Upscaled small suv - whats the point?
My 9th gen accord v6 gets 35mpg even when it’s really cold out and this thing struggles to get 30mpg and it’s got a CVT, smaller engine and it’s an overall smaller car
Yeah because you gotta always gotta be dogging that CVT to move. It’s sad. I had a 2014 Civic EX-L and had the same issue with the cvt.
Honda continues to miss the mark on a lot of things!
A CVT really needs to be paired with an engine that’s smooth at high rpm. That’s not as noticeable in a regular automatic since it doesn’t sit in a narrow rpm band.
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an AWD HR-V Type R would be the ultimate winter hot hatch
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Weak, buzzy, slow, bad fuel mileage, no rear armrest, no rear usb-c outlets, no Hybrid option, cheap left lcd display that you can't even see at an angle. Most likely Honda dealer markup pricing (like they are doing at my local Round Rock, Texas dealership on the Civic Touring!) Just not a good buy at all.
I have an ‘08 Honda Fit Sport with 190,000 miles on it. Some of the suspension is starting to wear, along with other small issues. I’m torn between getting one of these newer HR-V or CR-V options, or just putting the work and repairs into the Fit to last another few years. I love the Fit, but not sure where to go after it’s lifespan is over 😔
That's funny my wife also had a Honda Fit (2007) until last month. Was generally reliable but also started to become kind of a crappy car towards 200,000 miles. Traded it for a 2023 Buick Encore GX that she loves so far and saved a couple thousand over a new HR-V that we looked at first and has quite a few more convenience features that the HR-V didn't offer.
I just upgraded from a 2011 Fit to the 2025 HRV LX and its a perfect transition for me. Ive always owned smaller cars and hated driving huge suvs but this car feels perfect! Easy to drive, comfortable; and its plenty fast. People are focusing way too hard on these 0-60 times, which is little more than car marketing at the end of the day. Go test drive it and see if you like it. Good luck!
I loved honda but this generation is dissapointing. Very boring design (except Civic), nothing new and the price is too raised.
New Accord? CR-V? Pilot?
I think the hrv is the best looking Honda. The rest are parts bin, awkward proportions snoozers.
Agreed. So boring.
Honda’s design team must be bi-polar, especially with the Civic. They are either over the top weird with huge fake scoops everywhere or now they have gone back to a rather sedate style which I like. This HRV looks great from the rear and sides but the front end reminds me of Davey Jones’ face from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Weird.
New 2023 Accord loses 2l turbo
What for the life of me I cannot figure out is why you would put a larger engine in the accord than you would in any of your suvs
Great job Honda. Under-powered, no hybrid and no turbo, yet larger than the previous iteration. The whole world just rang in the new year, 2023. Honda is still in 2005.
Nah Hondas fine. They’re ahead of its most direct competitor
@@naveenthemachine You mean Toyota? No they're not. Toyota is, and has been for many years now, electrifying their fleet while Honda is dragging its heels. There's a global climate crisis going on and while everyone else (including Jeep?!?!) is trying to help deal with the problem, Honda is putting out gas guzzlers. I say that as a huge fan of theirs. All I've ever driven are Hondas. But no more. As soon as I can afford to, I will go somewhere else.
@@elmhurst86 if that were true why is Honda always #1 in rankings? Hondas the segment benchmark. The class leader
Toyota isn’t anywhere near class average either
@@naveenthemachine Correction, they USED to be class leaders. And that's the point. Everyone else is innovating and Honda is falling waaay behind. Heck, even Jeep has begun to electrify its fleet of vehicles!
@@elmhurst86 no they ARE the class leaders. Why else are the civic CRV accord ranked #1?
Cx 30 250 bhp non CVT AWD for not much difference in money
Acura needs to make one like this one with the 1.5 turbo of the CR-V (190hp, 179ft/lb) or slightly more powerful motor, perhapsthe Civic SI (200hp, 192ft/lb), and obviously cheaper than the RDX
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@@lionki3 same
Great video. Not liking the direction of Honda. Disappointed in the new HR-V and CR-V.
I don't like the look..just not stylist at all. The front end is terrible
The upcoming redesigned Hyundai Kona and the upcoming redesigned Kia Seltos are both going to absolutely destroy the HR-V in nearly every aspect.
DOUBTFUL, Honda has a MUCH better reliability and a better overall reputation than Kia and Hyundai! Even if those brands looked better I would never ever buy them because the likely hood of Honda blowing them out of the water when it comes to longevity and reliability is high!
Why would anyone pick this over the CX30 besides cargo space?
Honda managed to turn their smallest crossover here in the USA into an uninspired, boxy family station wagon it looks like. They are on a roll with making off-putting vehicles, based on their latest Civic & now HR-V.
Thanks for your video. Just wanted to mention yesterday I took my HRV '23 Sport down the Long Island Expressway- got 35MPH going around 60-65 with Cruise Control. Did about 70 miles total. I noticed around town, I get about 28. But i've been running the heat a lot. I think in the summer that will go up to 30. Also, I had a Jeep Wrangler Sport 2 Door before trading in for the Honda- the Jeep def had more power, but i feel like the Honda is MUCH more comfortable & safe. So i'm really happy with it.
The European HR-V is phenomenal. I am super disappointed Honda decided to offer this in the US. Just because we want a small car doesn’t mean we want a weak car.
I am so HAPPY there is no carbon building direct injection.
I don’t mind a puny horn because I’m always needing to beep a horn at a driver in front of me who is on their phone instead of pressing the accelerator when the light changes
I don't see whats upscale about this car. The only good thing is the space for the size it is. Honda knows it makes money playing it safe
CX-30 all day over this dorky, milk-toast offering from Honda. The sad thing is they can do better. The company that gave us the S2000 and the Acura NSX can certainly come up with something better in this class. $31,000 for this EX-L 4wd that’s anemic, noisy, sucky mpg, unrefined and boring styling….I will pass, and I have owned many Hondas (and even sold them for a couple years)
My local dealer is selling these with a $2k “market adjustment” and $7k in add-ons. I’m just going to drive my current car until it rusts away.
Wide center console yet again. We need to start a "free the knee" campaign. Why do they always make a wide center console stealing right knee space? Horrible design.
Too underpowered and missing too many features. Yes it has a nice interior but what’s the point of that if it’s missing so many features?? Also I’d love if you made a comparison between this and the corolla cross!
The hrv outclasses the corolla cross in every way
@@naveenthemachine again you are here !!
Cartoon !!!!!
Stop making yourself a joke !!!
Dont know why Honda did a totally different HR-V for the American market, but for the rest of the world did a global one, smaller but with a coupé style, that in my opinion looks way better than the American one.
Fun fact: in Brazil both of the new HR-V will coexist, but the american one will be called ZR-V, such a mess!
No memory seats & no rear air vent is shameful on the EX-L of this car.
And ugh, still using a crappy CVT.
Ordered one 5 months ago for my daughter. Still waiting ……..😬 Honda what’s the hold up?
Wait...they gave the mid-trim 18in wheels but took them away for the top trim? Honestly never have seen that before. Honda getting cheap early in this new gen. No power lift gate either? Yikes
This really needs either the 1.5 t or the hybrid powertrain.
No modern vehicle should have less than 200hp.. it's borderline unsafe
I don't think it is that bad...my vehicle gets 132hp and I've been accident free over 8 years in a city known for aggressive driving. Just takes a little strategy.
the dinky horns get me every time 🤣🤣🤣
Me too. That beep , beep. It is like a clown car. My ford had a loud honk. This is like a bike horn. I am going to ask my father if he can change it.
There is nothing remotely upscale-like about the poor quality and flimsiness of the door pocket and interior console plastics...also they have a strong plastic odor...and unless you like being slow, choose another small SUV, this thing borders on dangerously slow. A Fiat 500x is quicker.
Major step back from the previous gen. It's much bigger on the outside while offering no more space on the inside. No more magic seats, no elbow rest in the rear, no additional engines, higher price.
I test drove this. I liked it more than Sofyan does, but I agree with his main point. This would be really interesting with a hybrid powertrain.
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And what do u want a freaking Ferrari....u get what u paid for..🤔
Not sure why Honda does not offer the 2.0 Hybrid engine that's in the Accord & CRV and now Civic..I think it would be a great option to have the same hybrid system in 4 different sizes. Basically a car that fits everyone's individual needs besides the 3 row crossover.
Thanks for the review! How good is the lane keep assist at keeping the vehicle centered in its lane? Does this new Honda Sensing have decent lane centering? Thanks!
We’d say it’s slightly above average. The best lane centering we’ve tested in the mainstream segment is Hyundai/Kia system, but this is slightly less precise.
At that price point, the Mazda CX-30 is better. For less than $1000 more than the HRV EX-L, you could get a CX-30 with the 2.5 turbo, better driving dynamics, better gas mileage and almost as practical
lol.
Didn't Mazda stop making the CX-30?
@@neil9658CX-3 was discontinued, CX-30 replaced it
Honda has been under powering their SUVs for a while now. The CRV should have had the 2.0 turbo from the Accord, but that never happened.
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Lol Iris from Goo Goo Dolls selection, was dreaming Prelude back in the day
All these new subcompact SUV things are so pricey and anemic for what they offer. Long gone are the days of Yaris, Fit, IM, etc being exactly what you expect.
The HRV sport 2024 is far from anemic.
Looks aren't bad, but comparing it to the international model, it looks way worse. It baffles me that they didn't bring that model over to the US.
Honestly, i think it's one of the best-looking suvs imo.
This car desperately needs the 1.5 turbo. If they offered that in the upper trims at least, I’d go for it. Otherwise it’s a weak car for modern times. Plus fuel economy would be better with the 1.5T.
It does not even have a premium sound system option not from honda. Honda makes garbage audio. Also terrible mpg even based off the civic platform. Makes me wonder can you swap out springs to lower this to the civics height to get better mpg.
It looks Acura will be doing a version of this HRV. Let's hope some of these power and features deficiencies can be improved.
Just buy a civic hatch
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Maybe some consumers feel differently, but the powertrain in this vehicle would be a nonstarter for me. This needs a hybrid powertrain in the worst way
While Soyfan does an excellent job reviewing these vehicles you can tell he is definitely NOT a "car guy".
The biggest issue with the HR-V is the power and the noisy engine. Six years to fix this and they have not. Bummer.
I think that the hyundai kona would be the better overall buy. I think that this and the Corolla cross offer a bit more space but the hyundai get slightly better mpg and performance.
But will the Kona hold up? And what about trade in time.?
I was looking at this same model in January but ended up getting the 2023 Hyundai Kona Limited. It is a bit smaller but it has more features and has a better power train. 195-hp 1.6L turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder engine, 7 speed Dual Clutch Transmission
I want to see a 0 - 60 time with 4 adults inside 😂
The 0-60 time would be: yes
The Hyundai Kona kicks the HR-V’s butt.
Why are you trying to race an HRV to begin with? Some of you expect a contemporary HRV to perform like a race car.
The biggest downside of this otherwise great vehicle is the 0 towing capacity - not even a small trailer. That was the reason I skipped it 5 years ago and bought a CRV. I still don't understand why 150hp is not enough to pull a 700lb teardrop trailer. Honda said they would void my warranty if I did.
1500 lbs towing capacity per the internet!
At this price point, I'd rather get a Mazda CX-5.
Very nice vehicle. Loving what Honda is churning out. Going to buy the pilot in couple years after economy get better and cannot wait for your pilot review. Finally a badass three row suv from a solid Japanese company. Too happy.
The Hyundai Kona kicks the HR-V’s but
Keep hearing more powerful, but it’s slower less fuel efficient heavier and not more space in cabin then last hrv
Typical honda fangirl Sofyan !!
He won't say a word against honda
Why would they take away the magic seats... Takes all the utility out of "SUV"
8:20 omfg sofyan you and him look adorable
The EX-L should have also gotten a 1.5t option
I know looks are subjective but Honda's design team needs to get fired. Their 2023 lineup is a mess, the only one that looks decent is the Civic. Before that, the CR-V has looked incredibly stupid.
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in this class ? only kia seltos ! 👌👍💪
It's comforting to know that, whenever I'm ready to give up on life and not experience any joy while driving a car, just descend in some kinda fugue state, a mindscape of boredom and depression, there's a Honda for me
It sounds like your already there, try hard.
2023 Pilot drive review coming please? 😀