2016 Honda HR-V Crossover Review DETAILED! In 4K!
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- Everything you wanted to know about the HR-V is covered in my detailed first drive!
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You are, by far, one of the best car reviewers on youtube!
My husband bought me a black 2016 Honda HR-V ex the day after mother's day (also a bday gift) and idk why but I just love this cute ute so much. I have no regrets with this car. I truly recommend it. :)
I was taking delivery of the Mazda CX-3 yesterday. When I looked @ the car upon delivery, I noticed a 5" scratch that was touched-up with paint. I backed-out of the deal right away. The CX-3 is more fun to drive then the HR-V, but it's nowhere near as practical. I've watched this review @ least 5 times. Went to my local Honda dealer & they had the unit I wanted (Milano Red in EX) I'm taking delivery tomorrow morning! Both cars are great, but the HR-V is the safe bet. Alex (I have the same name BTW) your review steered my in the HR-V direction. I think I'll be happy for the next 5-6 years. Thank you for the detailed review.
i just got one and i love it,handles like a dream it has plenty of power,and the inside is awsome,i drove the civic and a crv and i like the hrv the best allaround i got the ex l navi so mine is loaded to the hilt, i must say again i love my new car
Good review...We can't wait for your full report on this Honda HRV. Thanks Alex
Alex, I think your full-length reviews are very excellent and more detailed than almost any other auto reviewer out there, but you managed to make an almost-as-thorough review in less than half the time you normally take with this car. In my opinion, you managed to cover just about all the noteworthy details of the HR-V and didn't spend any more time than necessary covering each one. I hope you'll consider making more reviews like this one. I'm not saying I don't like your 30-minute reviews or that I think you should abandon them, but this is a good example of when less is more.
blondejokes495 I know what you're saying, but this review made me tense. It made me feel like Alex had a gun to his head. Generation Twitter has to understand that sometimes more is more.
blondejokes495You have plenty of "short" review on YT.
But alexs detailed reviews are excellent and with saabkyle and autogefuhl the best on YT. And thats why it unique and i love it. So hands up for long time reviews!
RISO1984 Don't get me wrong - I am a huge of fan of Alex's detailed reviews - but the point I was trying to make was that even with the limited time he had this car, he still managed to make what I felt was still a thorough review, almost just like the ones he always does. I know he spoke a little faster than usual and probably skipped a few points he normally covered, but I don't feel like this review was lacking a lot. I'm sure Alex will have his usual review on this car at some point in the future, but for now I'm happy with the video he did on this.
blondejokes495 Yeah, no problem. Youve made it clear now :).
Detailed, objective reviews with no BS. Always enjoy seeing your reviews Alex !
I love his reviews they're very thought out
Great review as usual. I always am looking forward to seeing your review as it is every informative and the review is the most complete. Keep up the great review!
Other reviewers need to watch you for how a review should be done. Great job.
Although this review is shorter than before, it's still very comprehensive and better than any car reviews out there! Thank you once again for your effort!
LX - 2WD Manual - $19,995
LX - 2WD CVT - $20,795
LX - AWD CVT - $22,045
EX - 2WD Manual - $22,045
EX - 2WD CVT - $22,845
EX - AWD CVT - $24,095
EX-L Navi - 2WD CVT - $25,470
EX-L Navi - AWD CVT - $26,720
The $880 Destination is included.
Ivan Vojt Thanks! They didn't have pricing when I was driving the car but I expected it around now.
Ivan Vojt Too expensive.
+tripjet999 $22k for an AWD crossover isn't bad at all. That's way lower than a 2WD CR-V.
+flowism96 Thats not very nice, just because its out of someones budget doesnt mean they sound dumb. Jesus christ what is wrong with people these days.
This is the best review I have found on this vehicle. Thank you for comparing it's performance to the Fit, Civic and CRV.
One great and informative review. I really love this car...going for a test drive next week!!
Amazingly, you didn't mention the Nissan Juke even once, and yet it too has a manual+FWD combo and CVT+AWD combo available, not to mention the fact that it inspired this genre more than any of the other cars you did mention. It even has similar rear doors to the HR-V.
Great early review. When you have one for a week, please try to review a cloth interior, since these entry level vehicles mostly sell as LX or EX models, not EX-L. I'd also like to hear comments on visibility out the back (criticized by another reviewer), as well as cabin noise. I'm hoping you can do another early review on the Honda Pilot when the info embargo ends on May 20th--really interested to hear what you think of the HR-Vs "Big Brother". Thanks for your consistently excellent reviews!
This helped me make my decision, thank you for being so thorough !
Definitely helped on deciding if I really want the HR-V and I do.
thanks Alex. you always pack a lot of info into a short period of time. it seems you have accelerated the playback time in this case. i'm an engineer also, this model is of interest to an engineer friend of mine (newlyweds). thanks for all you do on TH-cam you are one of my favorite reviewers.. more facts and less rock and roll.. i appreciate that! we drive a new 2015 Subaru OB LTD edition with eyesight. Great package there too...our first Sube.
I got the HRV EX-L awd, love it!
Solid review as always, young man!
Great review! Very helpful, thank you.
Great video. Excited for this vehicle. Would love to know what the cargo area looks like and if there is any underfloor storage. I love your detailed reviews; cannot wait for the next HRV video.
Great point on the hill-hold assist and manual transmission. That combination was actually the straw that convinced me to get a Golf, and will keep Honda on my list for the next purchase.
I should have done this sooner, but all I can say is SUBSCRIBED !!!
Nice quick H RV review Thank You
Thx for the helpful review!
Excellent presentation!
Great Review!
Once again, a great review as usual. Could you please tell us about the visibility and the quality of audio in the sound system?
Hi Alex
The one detail about the HR-V that you neglected to mention - and which proved to be a deal breaker for me -- is this: The front passenger seat is unusually low and not height-adjustable. This probably has something to do with the fold-flat feature. In a test drive my wife complained that she was sitting so low to the floor she had to stretch her head up to an uncomfortable level to see out front . So that pretty well scratched the vehicle off our list.
Allen
got one ...love it ~
mazda cx 3 please and compare it with hrv tnx
City / Highway / Combined
LX - 2WD Manual - 25/34/28
LX - 2WD CVT - 28/35/31
LX - AWD CVT - 27/32/29
EX - 2WD Manual - 25/34/28
EX - 2WD CVT - 28/35/31
EX - AWD CVT - 27/32/29
EX-L Navi - 2WD CVT - 28/35/31
EX-L Navi - AWD CVT - 27/32/29
Ivan Vojt Looks like the same numbers as the preliminary EPA numbers.
Merci beaucoup pour la présentation du Honda HRV 2016. I like and i buy green with navigation systeme and 4wd.
I would like to see a side-by-side comparison of the 16 Fit and the 16 HR-V. I was dead set on the Fit until I just found out about for the HR-V. That would be so helpful. I already did the comparison on the Honda website.
Sucks that exl navi is not available in manual. Getting this car really soon! Good review!
The hrv is going on my list of favorite hondas.
Kou Lee Less hp than a Civic, heavier and less aerodynamic than a civic...no sale.
I'm pretty sure the added height, awd, and cargo capacity makes up for that.
Kou Lee The point is that the Civic is slow, this thing has to be REALLY slow.
The hrv will without a doubt be super slow but in snow country that is just surviving.
buildmorefarms100 Weren't you listening? This is lighter than the Civic =)) It's based on the FIT but has the drivetrain of the CIVIC. People like you are legitimately idiots :))
You make a good video
Thanks for this great review. I look forward to your child seat video for this vehicle because I'm strongly considering this to be my first family vehicle. Do you have any idea when you'll have the HR-V for a full week and an updated review?
neoWhite I don't have any dates yet, but probably 2 months or so.
will i have a hard time pulling itself on inclined hills when my car is full (let say with people ang baggage)? i will use it mstly on city driving but I'm thinking if this will be a good option if you're planning to go to higher and inclined roads like hills and mountain side? thanks
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Hey Alex, just a suggestion, perhaps you could mention in the reviews where the cars are built so we don't have to look it up ourselves. I looked up on Wikipedia and these HRV's are made in Mexico for the US market.
He probably would have mentioned it if this were his true "detailed" review
The Fit is also built in Mexico, so I'm actually not surprised this one is, too.
They are going to sell a metric assload of those. It's everything a buyer wants, at a reasonable price, with a Honda badge. Questions: looks like it's a real pretzel to get to the ports in the Volvo bin. How the hell does the shift linkage work in the manual to get around that bin?
***** LOL. Love that "a real pretzel"
I like that you are Honda fan.
one question have you done the review on the 2016 ford explorer
First, excellent review. You discussed at length the competition between the HR-V and the smaller Honda cars as well as other subcompacts. What do you feel is the competition like between the HR-V and CR-V? What decision points would lead a buyer to select one over the other? Is it strictly related cargo size and price? Thank you!
colin lenington It's primarily size. The CRV is larger but it is also more powerful, a little more comfortable, etc.
I want to ask abut the engine size, is 1.8L not small for such a vehicle?, Is it will be good for driving a long distant with a high speed and driving to uphill?
hi alex, any updates on the 2017 hrv? in holding out for more options (more powerful efficient engine, led head & tail lights, possible panoramic sunroof like the overseas hrv the Vezel)?
Me too..!
Great review as always. I was considering a Renegade but this review makes me want to check out the HRV - especially after hearing about the Renegade initial quality control issues. BTW, do you know if the HRV offers some form of "homelink"? It's not available in the Renegade but is important to me. Thanks.
croceman I do not see it on my press materials but that doesn't mean it lacks it. You should check with a dealer in about a month when they have better stock.
I was told to be careful with the first generation of HRV because they will be built in the Mexico plant, which apparently has quality control issues.
Although, I really like the practicality of the car and I am looking forward to getting one myself.
it will be interesting to compare the HR-V with Mazda CX-3
I really like to see comparing HRV vs Mazda CX-3
So which would you take HRV or the Crosstrek?
Everything is good but thr are no any rear AC .. in summer it can feel hot in the back seat
Hello Alex great review... I just wondering what is better for family sub compact SUV? Honda HR-V, Toyota Rav4 or BMW i3 ? I am currently looking for family sub compact SUV ... Thanks so much in advance =)
Jimmy Yang Liang Well the i3 really isn't a crossover in any respect, but I'd say I'd take the HR-V, CR-V or Rogue over the RAV4
Excellent review Alex, thanks! It looks like a great car for around town! Will you get to drive the automatic version for comparison of the power? I am very interested to know how much loss in power with the auto, although I know it will get much better gas mileage than the manual! Not like the old days anymore...
Mike M Loss in power in what way? The CVT is actually faster to 60
Alex on Autos Wow, I would have never guessed that Alex! Hey, old school here, manual transmissions always beat an automatic. How long are these transmissions good for, I know Honda has had some problems/recalls with some other automatic transmissions. Are these transmissions less or more expensive to repair/replace? I currently own 2 Honda accords, a 2000 and 2011...LOVE them! Not sure I could get used to NOT hearing it shift...lol Has Honda completely switched over to these now, I see there is no option now for the traditional automatics any more on certain models!
Mike M We don't really know but I suspect that 150,000+ miles should be the expectation.
For your upcoming review can you talk a little bit more about the smart phone integration feature? i.e., Would i need to purchase a special connector/cable? Also, how does it work? Screen mirroring? Lastly, please comment on Android compatibility, not just iPhone. Thanks!
***** At the moment is it iPhone only and just used the lightning to HDMI cable. I have a video on the system on my channel just on that system.
Alex how do you feel the HR-V compares to the Nissan Juke. Understood it's got a bit more size over the Juke but curious about the comparison in the way the two drive?
Scott Rittenhouse The Juke handles well but the CVT isn't as well sorted and overall it feels old (logical since it really is the oldest entry in this segment).
Hi Alex - is the HR-V more fun to drive than Kia Soul+ if both have auto transmission? which one will be more comfortable in your opinion? thank you.
jowowetan It is more fun to drive but I found top end Soul models to be more comfortable,
I'm coming from a 2004 Saturn Red line Vue, AWD 6 cylinder. I don't mind giving up some cargo space, I rarely used all of that space anyway but I am concerned about acceleration to get on and off the interstate or when needing to get over quickly. I wonder will struggle going from a 6 cyl to a 4 cyl.. thoughts? I recently drove a Chevy Cruze and the acceleration wasn't too bad but then I drove a Ford Fiesta and I thought I was going to die trying to pass people and get on off the the interstate, LOL.. so 4 cyls vary... is this a kill you one or decent one?
beta98beta Struggle? No. But it will be slower than your VUE V6
Hi Alex....I personally thinks that this HR-V is following the footsteps of Subaru XV Crosstrek....how would you compare them, especially now that HR-V do have CVT+AWD available, unlike before no car can really compare to Subaru as Subaru has almost all car in AWD?
Johnny Yu Well, the HR-V has a more efficient 2WD model available, it also has a nicer interior than the Subaru. The XV has an excellent AWD system but I'm not sure there is much cross shop between them.
Hi Alex, have you posted the detailed review of this vehicle yet?
Anguel Dimov Not yet, I'm still trying to get it on my schedule. The new Pilot and a few others are higher on my list but this is still there!
Alex hi, does it fit 3 child seats?
Do you work with COIT?
I was seriously thinking of purchasing this vehicle until I realized that the seat adjustments and sterring tilt is manual.
is there a power seat or wha
wonder why you didn't compare this to the CX-5? And nice driving with the 6spd, wish we can see your footwwork ;)
The CX-5 competes with the CRV, not the HRV. THE HRV will compete with the upcoming Mazda CX-3 (which he didn't mention in the video for some reason).
thecarelectronicguy We didn't mention the CX-3 because it had not launched when we drove the HR-V. By the time we were allowed to release this video by Honda the CX-3 launched and details were available.
Alex on Autos I get what you're saying, thanks for the reply ;-)
Info on road noise and also engine noise (CVT) compared with comparable autos...and even the Fit since you have driven it would be appreciated. I drove the fit...rather noisy.
Brian Smith One more item: I've seen conflicting talk about the pairing of phones to the info system. Is the iPhone all that is fully functional with it or also Android. Where is the difference if it the iPhone is only fully functional? Honda promised Andriod support with the Fit and it became vaporware...
Brian Smith It is quieter than the fit but I wouldn't exactly call it "quiet"
Brian Smith Define fully functional? As far as the nav portion goes, yes the iPhone is the only phone supported and that's all that there will be until the Android Auto systems come live. Reading between the lines this is all Honda could do without Android Auto, they may have been able to support one or two phones but they said that would have required more development resources and time and it was simply easier to support the iPhone and get a broader portion of the market serviced.
Alex on Autos I think you just defined it - doesn't do everything with an Android that one can do with an iPhone. I am sure you are right about the reason. That said, it bugs people (who bought the Fit) that Honda said Android support by late 2014...and never did. And...apparently will not from what I heard on a forum.
Alex, some people say the hr-v is too underpowered. Is this true?
Donsburt I didn't think so. It has more power than the Fit despite not being that much heavier in real terms and it should perform very much like the Civic. It's quite similar to the Encore and Trax.
Do you think they will make an Hybrid model?
beta98beta I hope so but I am told it is unlikely.
I've watched alot of your awd and sh-awd videos and I was wondering what level of awd system is in the HRV? I know it's probably not as advanced as the sh-awd but is it closet to a Quattro-esque system or something different?
James Tsiris No, it is essentially the same type of system found in most crossovers like the Escape, CR-V, RAV4, etc
Ok. Thanks. Also I've noticed more advanced awd systems tend to get worse fuel efficiency than less intelligent awd systems. Do you think in the near future they would be able to overcome this challenge?
James Tsiris There will always be improvement but AWD will always be less efficient than 2WD
I understand. Maybe acura should make diesel engines..match them with 7 or 8 speed transmissions...so you can retain fuel efficiency, power, and a smarter awd system...sort of like the VW Touareg diesel with Quattro 20 city /29 hwy
What good is 4k when it plays back at 720 max? Get rid of the amateurish, spastic jump cuts with dissolves. The video looked overexposed, BTW. Good info, though.
Is it possible to have leather AND manual transmission?
+MJ Crook I don't think so - to get leather, you have to step to the top trim, and the manual isn't available on the top trim.
Suitcase Test?
Is there radio volume control on the steering weel?
Sharpblade Yes, on the left side on the steering wheel.
Thank you
How is the ride and cabin noise?
Siavash Vahidi Not quite as polished as the Renegade but quieter than most.
Good for 10, 15 years in city , cvt not so good for those constant engine breaking road or mountain road with 4 pax
It's only about 1 MPG better (in the city/highway than the CR-V? wow i would have expected better? but combined economy is the good spot :)
dennisscipio Surprising but I think its hard to beat the efficiency of of the new ED 2.4. I suspect they will go to the new Civic motor at the mid cycle upgrade for a bump in economy. Hopefully the new 1.5 turbo will have more power too.
I prefer the Outlander Sport followed by the Buick Encore.
Pairing blue tooth Hyundai E245 with my hrv Honda
Unsuccessful. Help
The CRV is not a big SUV and with this vehicle being almost a foot shorter, it is a little smaller than I would want in a compact SUV. It almost looks like a hatchback car. I know looks on videos can be deceiving, so please correct me if I'm wrong.
SUV has become a general term that most people use to describe a vehicle that is large, spacious and has AWD. The CR-V is a compact crossover and the Pilot is a midsized crossover as well.
I don't have a 4K display.
Are those LED brake lights?
Yes.
thebluexanadu78 And yet the car is stuck with multi-reflector halogens. Honda could have at least put some projectors in there.
blondejokes495 I know right. Not even for the top of the line model they did anything special with the headlights.
review it with child seats, thanks!
Totally eager to see your child car seat review on this car.
I bought HRV 2016 used the undercover motor is it missing they told me this don't came with the car . Thrue - false. They want to take me for e ride.
No power seats?! What was honda thinking?
Thanks,you seem to be talking very fast in this video.
As usual - lots of info and lots to talk about.
Alex, do you have closed-captioning / subtitles available in your videos generally? Might help your viewers who are not native English speakers and maybe help viewership numbers too. Maybe!
By smartphone, I hope you mean Apple. It is well known that Honda does not support Android at all. Which is about 80% of the world market (but about 50% of the the USA)
The 2016 Honda Civic will support Android Auto and Apple Carplay. I'd assume this is the same with the HR-V
I was enjoying the review until I got to the two minute ad
I love the interior, but that instrument cluster already seems dated..
Reviews show this vehicle to be not very fast and noisy. AWD system reviewed by (Fast Lane Car) flunked one of there tests. Too Bad.
I'm looking for a station wagon under $20K that isn't AWD. Good Cargo space.
Almost impossible to find a station wagon in North America. You're really limited to a BMW 5 series wagon, a Volvo XC70 or Subaru Outback (AWD standard though)
Hello, I did not lease the Fit due to the badly cushioned seats, and there are many negative reviews online regarding the Fit's cheap seats as well. A friend bought a Fit, and agrees the seats are extremely uncomfortable. So, can you add the seat quality to your review? Also, I have been watching for the Urban SUV Concept, and assume this is the version they decided to come out with, correct?
Interesting review Alex, but there's a few points you didn't mention. First of all the HRV has the smallest engine of the lineup, I'm sure it could not get up the hills in San Francisco where you live. Secondly, it's simply an ugly vehicle but as great engineering (ie Magic Seats, etc).
Btw, why is the Fiat 500X never mentioned in any reviews?
denault3985 The 500X was not released when the HR-V was tested. Although it does have a small engine, it had no troubles on steep grades and I have had a limited amount of time in San Francisco with it and had no issues.
Looks like a bloated civic hatch. It needs bigger wheels and more low.
Ok 2018 look a lot lower then your review
That manual shifting looked hysterical and completely unnecessary. I hope this guy doesn't drive like this, not to mention over-reving and damaging the synchronizers on someone's future car.
john21031 Lol. You're the kind of guy that thinks everything is made of glass :))
This car remind of the Dodge Caliber, which was a disaster of a car.