Honda offered to bring me out to Arizona and checkout their new CRV Hybrid. It's a bit of a departure from my usual content, but I genuinely think hybridization/electrification of regular cars is extremely important for our future. I had a blast making this video and I hope you all enjoy!
I primarily use the Sport mode to merge onto highways (usually gives me that little push that you don't get in Econ). After I'm settled in, I change it to Econ.
I’ve been driving the CRv hybrid for a year now and I can summarize it. 1. Sport button, makes car snappy, but most importantly it charges the battery. 2. Default mode is also quite snappy. 3. Eco mode is quite a lot less snappy and slower to drive (but it is my favorite cruising mode). EV mode is the button that remained unused when you sell the car (until PHEV option is available). This is a great car that drives very smooth, and will never be anything remotely sporty. There is one major downside with car, whomever decided to put metal edges inside the armrest should probably be fired - but still, this is a awesome ride.
Peter, would you mind breaking that down a little more with respect to the Sport and EV buttons? My wife and I just bought a 2021, and it sounds like the sales guy didn't really know what he was talking about with respect to those buttons. What happens when I press the EV button? Are you running solely on battery until it is at 0%?
@@SirJamesWilcox It likely will never run to 0%, the charging logic knows to keep the battery between 40% and 80% where it is healthiest. That is why the reviewer was unable to use EV mode at times since the battery was too low. My understanding is EV mode is used for moving the car a short distance, parking, drive-throughs, etc. after you have reached your destination which would mean you have a full battery from driving.
Merci, très bonne présentation, j'ai commandé un CRV hybride 4X4 en finition exécutive, 38200 euros après négociation et après reprise d'une vieille Honda Civic, c'est beaucoup plus cher chez nous. David de France.
I think I'm that one sport mode guy. I grew up driving an '01 Dodge Grand Caravan and I've never been behind the wheel of a truly powerful performance car, so any of these smaller family utility vehicles are pretty fast by my standards... I enjoy that little bit of extra get-up-and-go from things like the CR-V sport mode. :D
The Honda Passport (not hybrid) has the push button shifter. You get used to it. Not sure why they didn't just use the same size infotainment display in this as they do in the Passport.
Nice review! I've been rockin the turbo CRV since 2017, which has been great, but really wanted a hybrid version back then. I'm glad they updated the front and the fidget spinner rims, but would've liked a surround view camera and the newer infotainment outta the Accord. It's unfortunate that it doesn't really use all that extra power and every other reviewer says its actually slower to 60.
Nice review dude. I went to test drive the Rav 4 but I got disappointed with its interior looks! Looks cheap & plasticky . not luxurious at all inside the Toyota Rav 4. The CRV on the other side was the best for me. The Rav 4 was way too noisy inside. Between both, the CRV is the best as its more good looking & more spacious than the Rav 4.
I drove it. First impression, man Honda so cheap on the screen size. Cvt have no fake manual shift rpm just keep climbing which is pretty cool. It feels like it will keep going and going and going
I just watched Honda fit review. Then I came to wondering hybrid compact SUVs like this make any sense. Fit gets pretty much same fuel economy. Same cargo space. Way lower price. Only thing is it's less luxurious
@@EatSleepDrive thanks, I’m 6’2” and finding a smaller hybrid crossover that I fit in, with two kids in car seats is a challenge, but heard good things about the CRV.
@@markray8629 6'3" - the CRV is it - front AND back seats fit nicely. Certainly not the RAV-4. Of course right now - your going to have real issues finding a CRV hybrid with the shortages.
It’s not a sporty inspired vehicle? Haha have ya seen what some younger people can do with these cars? Wide tires, ground effects, and throw in some spoilers. 🤣
Honda offered to bring me out to Arizona and checkout their new CRV Hybrid. It's a bit of a departure from my usual content, but I genuinely think hybridization/electrification of regular cars is extremely important for our future. I had a blast making this video and I hope you all enjoy!
I primarily use the Sport mode to merge onto highways (usually gives me that little push that you don't get in Econ). After I'm settled in, I change it to Econ.
I’ve been driving the CRv hybrid for a year now and I can summarize it. 1. Sport button, makes car snappy, but most importantly it charges the battery. 2. Default mode is also quite snappy. 3. Eco mode is quite a lot less snappy and slower to drive (but it is my favorite cruising mode). EV mode is the button that remained unused when you sell the car (until PHEV option is available). This is a great car that drives very smooth, and will never be anything remotely sporty. There is one major downside with car, whomever decided to put metal edges inside the armrest should probably be fired - but still, this is a awesome ride.
Peter, would you mind breaking that down a little more with respect to the Sport and EV buttons? My wife and I just bought a 2021, and it sounds like the sales guy didn't really know what he was talking about with respect to those buttons. What happens when I press the EV button? Are you running solely on battery until it is at 0%?
@@SirJamesWilcox It likely will never run to 0%, the charging logic knows to keep the battery between 40% and 80% where it is healthiest. That is why the reviewer was unable to use EV mode at times since the battery was too low. My understanding is EV mode is used for moving the car a short distance, parking, drive-throughs, etc. after you have reached your destination which would mean you have a full battery from driving.
Merci, très bonne présentation, j'ai commandé un CRV hybride 4X4 en finition exécutive, 38200 euros après négociation et après reprise d'une vieille Honda Civic, c'est beaucoup plus cher chez nous. David de France.
I think I'm that one sport mode guy. I grew up driving an '01 Dodge Grand Caravan and I've never been behind the wheel of a truly powerful performance car, so any of these smaller family utility vehicles are pretty fast by my standards... I enjoy that little bit of extra get-up-and-go from things like the CR-V sport mode. :D
The Honda Passport (not hybrid) has the push button shifter. You get used to it. Not sure why they didn't just use the same size infotainment display in this as they do in the Passport.
Good review! To the point and not trying to upstage the car, he's reviewing.
A Tuesday video? Maybe this quarantine won’t be so horrible after all!
The driving impressions were embargoed till yesterday
harish reddy ahhhhh, ok. Gotcha 👍
Since it's a bit of a departure from my usual content, consider it bonus. Regular scheduling back on Friday!
It’s about time. I’ll probably try to negotiate on one prior to the redesign.
Nice review! I've been rockin the turbo CRV since 2017, which has been great, but really wanted a hybrid version back then. I'm glad they updated the front and the fidget spinner rims, but would've liked a surround view camera and the newer infotainment outta the Accord. It's unfortunate that it doesn't really use all that extra power and every other reviewer says its actually slower to 60.
they need to redesign that thing specially the rear
Toyota sell cars to fleet for rental can't compare those numbers. If you only count individual sales it will be Honda every year.
Nice review dude. I went to test drive the Rav 4 but I got disappointed with its interior looks! Looks cheap & plasticky . not luxurious at all inside the Toyota Rav 4. The CRV on the other side was the best for me. The Rav 4 was way too noisy inside. Between both, the CRV is the best as its more good looking & more spacious than the Rav 4.
I agree with you, the CRV definitely has a leg up on the Rav4 in terms of refinement.
EXCELLENT!!
I drove it. First impression, man Honda so cheap on the screen size. Cvt have no fake manual shift rpm just keep climbing which is pretty cool. It feels like it will keep going and going and going
great video
That lower front end is hideous . Otherwise a nice looking vehicle .
thanks super intervieuw
Thank you!
All this and no spare tire ? No sale !
Great except no means to accommodate a trailer hitch wiring harness. This needs to be fixed.
I just watched Honda fit review.
Then I came to wondering hybrid compact SUVs like this make any sense.
Fit gets pretty much same fuel economy. Same cargo space. Way lower price.
Only thing is it's less luxurious
Much more room in here than a Fit.
why does the engine race all the time ???? especially on hills ????
So did you see Sofyan Bey of Redline Reviews?
Yep. It was cool to meet him amongst a bunch of other youtubers who were there
How tall are you?
6'1
@@EatSleepDrive thanks, I’m 6’2” and finding a smaller hybrid crossover that I fit in, with two kids in car seats is a challenge, but heard good things about the CRV.
@@markray8629 6'3" - the CRV is it - front AND back seats fit nicely. Certainly not the RAV-4. Of course right now - your going to have real issues finding a CRV hybrid with the shortages.
@@TeslaRules1856 thanks. Yeah, I’m seeing that. Luckily I can wait, no rush
in Ukraine price for crv hybrid 2.0 started from 42 t dollars 😋🤭🤦
It didn't compel me to buy one.
This car is on our new car list. Probably old school view - but the lack of a shifter is the only negative to me so far.
It’s electric so you use electronics for everything. Much more effective
The RAV4 hybrid is still better tho
RAV4 uses electric to drive rear wheels, Honda uses read derive shaft. Batteries down Toyota is only FWD.
CRV uses a lithium ion battery. RAV 4 uses nickel metal..
It’s not a sporty inspired vehicle? Haha have ya seen what some younger people can do with these cars? Wide tires, ground effects, and throw in some spoilers. 🤣
Sport just changes shift points , it’s a CVT so point mute
Incorrect. There is no transmission.
it offers more but its ugly
Stay away from Toyota !!!! Gas tank problems