2019 Honda HR-V - Practicality Stays Fresh

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  • Warning: Sadly we were not allowed to drive the HR-V because the production cars got delayed due to flooding. Hopefully we'll get an HR-V in soon for a full review but in the mean time, here's what to expect for 2019.
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  • @qpidrc9454
    @qpidrc9454 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just bought one of these to use as a daily driver and I must say that I’m impressed with all the amenities they include with it. I have the EX model. I must say that it does feel underpowered when it comes to highway performance, but it does well at city driving. I average a total of 31MPG combined.

  • @LukeO-1234
    @LukeO-1234 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    They really need to throw the 2.0 naturally aspirated engine from the base Civic on the base model and the 1.5t on higher trims.

    • @tousshong9438
      @tousshong9438 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally agree. I currently own a 2016 Hr-V and it dose okay around city driving and highway cursing but it really dose needs more ponies. The CR-V has the 2.4L and it get similar MPG.

    • @j.r.arnolli7494
      @j.r.arnolli7494 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      In 2019Europe Will get the HR-V Sport with1.5T 🤓

  • @BobBurghart
    @BobBurghart 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Typo on the engine displacement at 2:20 - should be 1.8L instead of 1.4L. Sad to see the MT go, I have a 2012 Fit Sport MT and would have considered a 2019 HRV MT as its replacement. The facelift looks good. I'd be fine with a CVT if it didn't try to imitate stepped gear shifts.

    • @GIGABACHI
      @GIGABACHI 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +1 on fake shift points. Just give me the 100% utility of a CVT.

    • @apache-yaquibrown4060
      @apache-yaquibrown4060 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Never thought I would see a typo, he is so detailed oriented. Otherwise a fantastic review.

    • @FlameHazeist
      @FlameHazeist 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GIGABACHI Let's be real. No one likes the sound of a constantly redlining engine. At low RPMs it actually holds it, so you have 100% efficiency at normal usage, and at performance usage there are 7 simulated gears, so you have around 93% efficiency but without a constantly annoying sound plus the engine will last longer.

    • @GIGABACHI
      @GIGABACHI 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FlameHazeist I don't know what CVT equipped cars you have been riding but they don't work at redline as you mentioned unless you want them to, that is.🙄

    • @FlameHazeist
      @FlameHazeist 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GIGABACHI The 2016 HRV doesn't have fake shift points therefore when you WOT it you get an annoying constant redline. 2017 and later models have fake shift points which are much less annoying to listen to at full throttle. At low throttle for every year, there aren't any simulated shift points AFAIK. My mom's 2019 HRV holds a constant rpm at low throttle.

  • @Jaymac720
    @Jaymac720 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wish Honda would have a 2.0L turbo available in the touring trim. I know it’s a small car but small cars are fun to throw around when they have power

  • @mahmoody8913
    @mahmoody8913 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Honda Build&Price site says for 2019 it's gonna be 1.8L, not 1.4

    • @normt5463
      @normt5463 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sergey Ttax has 1.4t and when ecu tuned for $300 is close to 200 horsepower and torque.

    • @DigitalYojimbo
      @DigitalYojimbo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@normt5463 is the ecu tune warranty approved ?

    • @ryanlittleton5615
      @ryanlittleton5615 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DigitalYojimbo It's not.

  • @ryanlittleton5615
    @ryanlittleton5615 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Honestly even though I'm more of a Honda guy, the only car in this class I could justify buying is the Subaru Crosstrek. Maybe the new Hyundai Kona. It's not that the HR-V is a bad car per say, I personally just don't see the point in buying the HR-V. I'd rather buy a Honda Fit. But that's just my personal opinion.

  • @arevee9429
    @arevee9429 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for showing the cargo area with the seats down! I had the 2015 Fit and it had huge cargo capacity for the size. The down side, and it was minor, was that the gas tank was under the front seats and kind of small. Also, the ride was quite crashy. But to me, it didn't seem at all under powered.

  • @dqin0218
    @dqin0218 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Quick note Alex, the suspension for the AWD models have moved from a torsion beam rear axle to a solid DeDion axle, which may affect handling in that you no longer have the "semi-independent" flex between the axles of the two rear wheels. Also the engine is 1.8L not 1.4L.

  • @lorensims4846
    @lorensims4846 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You didn't compare to the Subaru Crosstrek. These are the two I'm trying to decide between.

  • @stevenoiwa3534
    @stevenoiwa3534 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    1. What is different between Urban SUV and HR-V?
    2. What is different between hybrid and just gas Engine
    3. Cross over gives best gas mileage.
    4. Which car have most and beast safety.
    5. I could wait for 2020. What you will do.

  • @billb7735
    @billb7735 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i think the cvt was tweaked for 2019

  • @richelimpengju6176
    @richelimpengju6176 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Why all auto company doesn’t include battery percentage indicator since that they can do so many things..battery is the most common problem for car owners

  • @TheMichaelRN
    @TheMichaelRN 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    lifted Fit.

  • @markthomas4483
    @markthomas4483 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Alex, I don't know why you don't consider the Subaru Crosstrek in this "segment". It *IS* a direct competitor. Both my daughters cross-shopped the HR-V and the Crosstrek. (Both chose the Crosstrek).

    • @afourn44
      @afourn44 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mark Thomas he almost always forgets about the crosstrek. It’s the best selling model in its segment!

    • @markthomas4483
      @markthomas4483 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Evidently it's the only vehicle in its segment! So of course :)

    • @tousshong9438
      @tousshong9438 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Crosstrek won't last as long and resale value is not as good. They still got the head gasket issue on them Subaru. LOL

    • @markthomas4483
      @markthomas4483 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tousshong9438 The head gasket issue was more than a decade ago. The new engines are completely different designs and don't exhibit this problem. I wish people would stop parroting this misinformation.

    • @tousshong9438
      @tousshong9438 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, this issue still exist. Google it. Thanks

  • @jackablon7252
    @jackablon7252 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Seats got more padding for 2019, and more sound deadening to the cabin in 2019 too, your rating therefore, is inaccurate to keep the old scores!

    • @tousshong9438
      @tousshong9438 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I also heard that Honda tweet the engine so it is a bit more peppy as well.

  • @RonnieGreher
    @RonnieGreher 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    There seems to be a big push for active safety features, while some of the more passive, and relatively inexpensive ones, continue to be reserved for more premium vehicles and trims. LED/HID headlamps. LED DRL, turn signal, tail and brake lamps, and better visibility overall should be much more common than they’ve bern up to now. HRV, for example, can finally be had with LED headlamps and tail lamps, but the turn signals are still last century technology. Being able to see, and be seen, should be a requirement on all new vehicles. Putting aftermarket lighting solutions on today’s vehicles can be quite problematic. My 2015 Honda Fit is a great car, but still suffers from outdated lighting technology. Thanks for the review Alex. $28K for the top trim HRV is a bit much imo, but the CRV is simply too large for me. Looking forward to my next vehicle, which must include AWD and stellar lighting options. Of course my Fit is only 3 years and 20K miles old 😀

  • @ekuhlkamp
    @ekuhlkamp 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the concept of this car and the interior space, but Honda's lack of effort (drivetrain, dated interior) makes it seem like it was designed by interns.

  • @tdmap2241
    @tdmap2241 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    No, I came here for the drive impressions of the face lift. Thou shall drive it, that’s an order!

    • @normt5463
      @normt5463 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TD Map No need to drive a face lifted car nor sit in it. Sane old bones that for 2018 cost $7,000 more than a Trax LS and $5,000 more than a Buick Encore.

  • @jfazzuoli3813
    @jfazzuoli3813 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I had to sell my HR-V due to the very strong toxic smell from the leather, plastics and adhesives. It just would not go away. Mexican build quality was also lacking. Granted, I had an early production model, it still was not up to Honda standards or at least what I experienced from the 15+ Hondas owned over a lifetime. Same can be said with the Mexican build Fits vs the Japanese Fits. I hope Honda has addressed quality at this factory since then. As a Honda enthusiast, it is a shame there may be first time Honda buyers out there who had a similar experiences and left the brand.

    • @water892
      @water892 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      GiovanniRomano so are American made ones

  • @Deez_Nutts974
    @Deez_Nutts974 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The led headlights will b Played out soon. They have them on all there vehicles. Thanks

  • @techpappee
    @techpappee 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im in the camp of not enough power. Yes, its fine for driving around town but as soon as you hit the highway or freeway youll wish you had something else. Something with more well more...lol. Floor it to pass or merg onto the interstate, all you get is A LOT of engine/CVT whine without much happening. I believe either the 2.0 or 1.5T would be a better match. Offer the 2.0 standard in base and sport then the 1.5T in EX EX-L and touring. They could even offer the 1.5T as an optional choice in sport as well. Regardless of what they do or dont, I know I wont buy one unless they improve the powertrain options. I test drove an 18, its just to slow IMO.

  • @v10moped
    @v10moped 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    the HR-V is the biggest and one of the most expensive of the sub compact SUVs. Might as well spend a little bit more and get the bigger CR-V, instead.

  • @ojg2912
    @ojg2912 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    V12 in the back plz

  • @brandyag
    @brandyag 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the sport! Can you add Honda Sensing on the Sport model?

  • @augustrushdesigns3890
    @augustrushdesigns3890 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the Rogue Sport interior and exterior design better. But it's clear that these are underpowered....

  • @future62
    @future62 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I guess that Touring trim is the nail in the CDX' coffin for the American market.

  • @giutubospatubo1546
    @giutubospatubo1546 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is 1.8, not 1.4. And they have also changed the electronics on the CVT, it is now more responsive. And your size chart is so wrong! It is not tiny at all!

  • @DigitalYojimbo
    @DigitalYojimbo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Shoulda named it the fit xl.

  • @tousshong9438
    @tousshong9438 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review as always but it is still disappointing that Honda don't upgrade the Engine on the is HR-V. They should have at least throw in the 2.0L engine with 160HP from the current Civic on the Sport Model. The 1.5L would be better on the Touring Trim making it worth 28.5K. LOL

  • @b.f.378
    @b.f.378 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Front end looks nice but the rear still looks dated. All Honda did was make the pink parts of the 2018 tail lights, clear (kind of a lazy move) They coulda gave the tail lights a lil more style. That's just my opinion

  • @chimingyin9904
    @chimingyin9904 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    the HRV should adopt 1.5 i-MMD system

    • @normt5463
      @normt5463 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chiming Yin We have Chevy Ttax 1.4t here for $12,000 on autotrader. Just needs a $300 ecu tune and along with almost 60 cu ft of cargo with front passenger seat fold for one of the best in segment.

  • @johnholst
    @johnholst 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do like that Touring trim! But my money would still be on the Kona. Way better drive and power.

  • @godfatherNYC
    @godfatherNYC 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice little car, but man, they've gotta get the MPG up at least 6-7 better than what they're getting. Almost 10 seconds 0-60 and only 30 mph? Not great. And a little pricey, although you are getting Honda quality.

    • @FlameHazeist
      @FlameHazeist 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can't get a tall car and get a high MPG number at the same time. Tall cars are not aerodynamic. AWD also decreases MPG.

  • @rylama
    @rylama 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    so for the seat do we have to go to old version?

  • @brendao649
    @brendao649 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video I watched. Thank you

  • @rafaljankowski2807
    @rafaljankowski2807 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    sadly honda must have warehouse full of their 1.8 engines and we are stuck with this castrated mule.Otherwise it is a great car.i would buy one today if it came with new 1.5 turbo from civic

  • @rmurugadossrmurugadoss5584
    @rmurugadossrmurugadoss5584 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    When it's launched in India

  • @davidjym
    @davidjym 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The center armrest storage is just a joke being so small. Honda cut costs by removing the power locking button for the passenger side. Shame Shame Shame. Overall interior material isn't as refined as some others.

  • @The11devans
    @The11devans 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A CVT.... with shift paddles?!?

    • @golfbuddy1969
      @golfbuddy1969 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The11devans it’s done all the time.

    • @tdmap2241
      @tdmap2241 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It got preset ratios

    • @py1211
      @py1211 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm not buying that at all.

    • @tousshong9438
      @tousshong9438 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah! Few month ago we were traveling through the rocky mountain we hit a snow storm so going down hill I used it as engine braking along with the brakes so it dose not slid using just the brakes alone. It works great during that situation. Lots of cars/trucks without 4x4 were stuck spinning their wheels and cannot got up the mountain or down. Our HR-V AWD dose great int deep and slick snows. LOL

  • @Affalterbach1967
    @Affalterbach1967 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Save the manuals !

  • @tnc760
    @tnc760 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    iam waiting this hrv;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; r s malaunwala, himachal, INDIA

  • @BTC909
    @BTC909 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    28K and no 1.5T.

    • @normt5463
      @normt5463 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ivan Vojt Trax 1.4t has a 3 out 5 in J.D. Power reliability where the Honda is 2 out of 5 as no one recieves a 1 out of 5. Add a $300 ecu tune and the Trax 1.5t LS for $12,000 runs rings around the HR-V.

    • @BTC909
      @BTC909 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      My POS Dodge just died today. Craigslist here it comes! Over 5 years ago Honda leases were decent but now, forget it. I only drive about 5K a year. Lease it for 36 Months, sell it during month 35 to a dealer. Pocket the difference. Repeat. I'm watching the Trax, I really don't want a sedan again.

  • @djclown7pb
    @djclown7pb 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would have gotten a manual if it came in awd...

  • @Siggfuggggg2000
    @Siggfuggggg2000 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why tf does it have such little power

  • @matthewramsey5239
    @matthewramsey5239 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can I tell which HR-V I have??? There isn’t any lx or ex or sport written on it so which one do I have I love it but. Even the manual only says hr-v it’s maddening ….

  • @swanblake
    @swanblake 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This segment is so bad with the exception of the Kona 1.6T option. Slow, poor braking, overpriced, poor interior, and CVT. Honda really mailed it in

  • @svshootingstar
    @svshootingstar 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Still CVT? No thanks.

    • @Ichibuns
      @Ichibuns 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its a CUV lol. For cars like this, they're absolutely fine. Nobody is going to a track in an HR-V

  • @stevenjames1138
    @stevenjames1138 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I can afford it, I'm buying this as my next vehicle! If I can't, then I might go for Ford EcoSport.

  • @cosmicbluevox1001
    @cosmicbluevox1001 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honda was smart by adding the HRV to the lineup, it wasnt necessary, but 90% of HRV buyers traded their HRV in for a new CRV within 2 years. Way to kill two birds with two stones. HRV is a horrible car compared to the CRV, and its prices overlap with a CRV.

  • @antoniogotsev8172
    @antoniogotsev8172 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    как да сменим страничното огледало за задно виждане на honda - hr-v

  • @domjobs18
    @domjobs18 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    First comment! 🤣 Love your videos!

    • @tdmap2241
      @tdmap2241 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dominic Johnson You beat me to it, Damn

  • @rusack7174
    @rusack7174 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's in the Teenie - Weenie category? :)

  • @isbn1629
    @isbn1629 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a 2019 HRV and it is underpowered and it is unsafe driving it into a highway. Horns are blowing behind me, I am breathing fumes from passing cars, and there is a lot of cursing among my passengers. I do not recommend this car to new buyers.

    • @good-tn9sr
      @good-tn9sr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have a 2017 and haven’t had this happen 😂. I drive 80

  • @scanrps
    @scanrps 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Since everyone else mentioned the transposed engine size, I’ll save you the grief.😎

  • @marc6652
    @marc6652 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a shame this old fashion dash board. Look at the Honda-E and see the difference. Honda Knows how to do. They have no excuse to sell a car with such a tacky dash board.

  • @killacamfoo
    @killacamfoo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    how much more ugly can you make a vehicle?

    • @ShyLeonheart
      @ShyLeonheart 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Have you seen the Juke? I think it was inspired by a frog.

  • @quietguy1948
    @quietguy1948 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Overpriced Junk.