For those who whinge about value propositions and pricing of the HR-V hybrid, look up the indicative pricing and equipment of the upcoming Kia Niro hybrid and Nissan Qashqai ePower, both will be north of 45K driveaway. Sorry, no leather seats, no sun roof. The base Niro hybrid only has halogen headlights, serious?! The only true hybrid SUV in the same segment with similar equipment level but cheaper than the HR-V is the Toyota C-HR Koba. Toyota probably can't hold the current price for too long since everything is going up in price.
Plastic interior, no power seats, forget leather, only seats 4, tiny 300 liter luggage space and less than 100kw power train all for a measly $45,000, absolute bargain.
Best economy so Far. This car is heavily underrated by all the reviewers out there. And its a Honda. Heavy petrol head here, first the Qashqai (that thing has so less space then HRV in the backseats its just a blasphemy, i'm a 190cm and i repeatedly hit the front seat (adjusted for me since thats the way to be tested) every single time, while in the HRV i have at least 20cm or more, it's like in a Luxury sedan space! -i drive tested many of them before i bought one, from the likes of CX30, Toyota RAV4 ,Corolla Cross, CH-R Renault Austral, Alfa Tonale, Hyundai Tucson, Qashqai etc.. all of them hybrids except the CX30 186 Skyactiv X. -The HR-V was by Far the most refined (the Civic and ZR-V , CR-V are the only ones better though) , it has alot of space, noone will mention the luggage space beneath the back seats, which i would say is more then 100l , since there is a big hole underneat them (which are also magic and can be raised). Space on the rear seats is like in Mercedes S Class, nothing i mean nothing comes close from those cars mentioned above. The space behind in the trunk is not really 320 liters, its is far more and also if you count the volume space that can go up till glass its plus, and not to forget there is a large socket in the trunk aswell, + its a flat space when you put your seats down, campers can sleep here with 180cm length . Also Few things to mention -The fuel economy is so great, in city around 2.8-3l without special treat, 3.8l during 100kmh, 5.5 during 120kmh, on 130kmh it is around 6.9 (the CX30 is better on highways) -The performance is around 8.8 to 0-100kmh alot quicker then stated, and is faster them most of the cars in this segment to 80, only the Hyundai Tucson HEV with 260hp feels quicker. -The sound isolation and especialy the comfort is AMAZING, PLEASE DO NOT listen to those reviewers out there complaining about the noise, they don't have a CLUE what they are talking about. Maybe they drive Porsche taycans far too often or i they just hit the pedal till the medal all the time... Only and i mean ONLY if you 100% throttle heavy foot accelerating on Sport mode (on eco is quiter but slower) the noise from the engine complaining is obvious and many don't know that the models from 2023 and 2024 have better insulation then the previous versions from 2021, which contributes to 10-20kgs heavier car weight. And for that 100% throttle , well lets be real you will be doing this only to impress or showcase the car, i would say Less then 1-5% of the time, since if you want to pass a car in your line, on a highway or uphil the electric motor by itself with 50% throttle is MORE then fast and the engine will be relatively quiet the e-cvt managing the noise, and if you lift your leg even 5% off the throttle it immedietely silences the roaring so you will get used to that play and you won't loose much acceleration. I cannot imagine how this car is so cheap compared to other ones in B or C segment. And the looks aswell... in the Sunlight White premium, it turns every 3rd head around, it's just Nuts how it attracts attention, maybe people don't know what it is or there are too few of them... You won't have that in Sportage or RAV4 or Tucson trust me if you care about that.
I've had Hondas for 30 years and this current move to try and up spec vehicles and charge way more ruins the value proposition for me and the HRV and CRV that I currently own may well be the last Hondas I ever buy - at $45K it is far too expensive and agree with some other comments below that it feels more like a good mid spec model
Yeah value proposition is terrible. After looking at the HRV and Cx 30 I went straight for the Cx 30. Another issue is not enough trim levels or at least allow us to add stuff in such as packages. $37,000 isn’t to bad, little expensive but maybe I would buy it. Issue is didn’t have a few things and the Mazda Cx 30 had way more trim levels so we could pick and choose which trim fit us the best
@@cityplanner3063 I hear what you’re saying, but CX 30 isn’t a hybrid, has restricted visibility from a somewhat claustrophobic cabin, no electric nor heated front seats, no heated steering wheel, very tight and uncomfortable rear seat area, only one choice of burgundy leather seats 🤢, $595 for certain exterior paint colours, more costly on fuel and more expensive servicing….
I had a test ride in the car. The drive is fantastic, and the seating position is nailed on(mind you I own a RAV4 Hybrid cruiser right now). But the price is ridiculous. Based on specs and boot size, it compares favourably with a Toyota Yaris Cross. Top of the range Yaris Cross comes at 40k driveaway. That is why I decided to buy a mid-spec Yaris Cross GXL for around 36K. I would have bought this car for around 40k. If it is to be priced at 45k, it should come with leather seats as standard and also sun roof.
Bought 3 Honda's in the past, after the recent dealership closures, customer service going to shit, and the fixed price car purchasing I won't be purchasing one again. As for comments regarding 4x seats, the older HR-V only had 4x usable seats unless you were packing kids in the back.
I just purchased the Honda HR-V Hybrid. Here in Italy it costs €36,000 (HR-V Advance). The Kia Sportage costs more and the Kia Niro and Toyota Yaris Cross (both hybrid) cost only €1-2,000 less but are MUCH smaller. I drove the HR-V and loved it. I'm 1,83 cm tall and fit perfectly in the HR-V.....can't say the same about the Niro or Yaris Cross!!!!!!!!!!
Great video. I like it and i like the new HRV. I think the HRV u get is made in Thailand, right ? I live in Thailand, here the top model has the stupid 3way glass roof but u can not open it and can not close the whole thing in once or even electric. We don't get a 2zone AC like u have and sure no heated Steering and Seats. Also, we get the old style Navi system like in the City, i don;t know if u have that in Aus., we also dont get the BSM and we pay about 50'000 AUD. Sick here . I envy U gays , not only for the better HRV... Take care.
I own one for 4 weeks now. I am pretty happy with it, especially in and around town. The only thing I miss is a glass roof as I had it on my Hyundai i30 SW and some more possibilities to adjust the driver seat.
Dear Sir / Mdm I am from Malaysia, I keep hearing from Western Reviewers that the HR-V e:hev model engine noise is way too loud while accelerating. During City Drive, is the noise really causing discomfort? Thank you.
There is a model coming to Australia that’s between the HRV and the CRV? I won’t be surprised if that never happens. Honda sales have been tanking since they introduced fixed pricing.
Honda only sells four models in Australia. The 5 year old CRV (with a very very mild facelift dine in 2011), the overpriced ($47200) new 2022 Honda Civic which does not even parking sensors (front or rear), no USB ports at the back , nor a sunroof; this new HRV and the Accord in a segment (sedan) which no one buys any more. i wonder how long Honda will last in Australia
If Honda Japan wants to have an Australian presence then they will need to first clean out the Board and Stephen Collins. Any company that decides it's happy to cut sales by 40% has rocks in its head and the latest Civic and HRV models are ample evidence that they'll meet that target.
The whole exercise is puzzling? A well established brand which seems to have or use to have a lot of brand loyal buyers, seems to be determined to destroy their own market...very odd..
I test drive one and fell in love! I didn’t want to leave the dealership. Bbbuuuutttttt, I have made emotional car purchases before and if I’m going to spend 45k on a car, it’d want to be able to tow something. I’ll probably end up with a Yaris Cross, especially since someone in the comments below said it’s pretty much the same specs, and that was all I needed to know. Still, I will miss not being able to have one, they are amazing to drive. Too expensive.
Seriously, Honda have stopped selling cars in Aust. They have shut down dealerships in my area, don't respond to emails requesting assistance to purchase a new Honda. After 30 years of Honda ownership, I will be purchasing a competitors car this month. Sad
Great review. But what's happening to Honda's pricing on their new models. For a $1000 more you can buy the much bigger, roomier, 5 seater and better equipped AWD Honda CRV VTI-L with a 1.5Litre turbo engine. $47k for no leather, no power seats, no sunroof, no five seats - items that the old HRV VTi- LX had and cost $4K less. And what's with USB-A in 2022 . Look around Honda and see what the competition is doing. With less dealerships in Australia and only 4 cars in their model line-up, which includes the Accord sedan whose sales have diminished to almost non existent, a new Civic which has priced itself out of the market and has no parking sensors or sunroof and costs $47,200, I can see the quick exit out of Australia will be very easy for Honda Motor Company. Maybe that's their long term plan.
Best economy so Far. This car is heavily underrated by all the reviewers out there. And its a Honda. Heavy petrol head here, the Qashqai - the obvious contender (that thing has so less space then HRV in the backseats its a blasphemy, i'm a 190cm and i hit the front seat (adjusted for me since i think thats the proper way to test it) every single time. The HR-V has at least 20CM more from my knees, it's like siting in a luxury class sedan.. Still don't know how is it possible noone mentions this! -i drive tested many of them before i bought one, from the likes of CX30, Toyota RAV4 ,Corolla Cross, CH-R Renault Austral, Alfa Tonale, Hyundai Tucson, Qashqai etc.. all of them hybrids except the CX30 186 Skyactiv X. -The HR-V was by Far the most refined (the Civic and ZR-V , CR-V are the only ones better though) , it has alot of space, noone will mention the luggage space beneath the back seats, which i would say is more then 100l , since there is a big hole underneat them (which are also magic and can be raised). Space on the rear seats is like in Mercedes S Class, nothing i mean nothing comes close from those cars mentioned above. The space behind in the trunk is not really 320 liters, its is far more and also if you count the volume space that can go up till glass its plus, and not to forget there is a large socket in the trunk aswell, + its a flat space when you put your seats down, campers can sleep here with 180cm length . Also Few things to mention -The fuel economy is so great, in city around 2.8-3l without special treat, 3.8l during 100kmh, 5.5 during 120kmh, on 130kmh it is around 6.9 (the CX30 is better on highways) -The performance is around 8.8 to 0-100kmh alot quicker then stated, and is faster them most of the cars in this segment to 80, only the Hyundai Tucson HEV with 260hp feels quicker. -The sound isolation and especialy the comfort is AMAZING, PLEASE DO NOT listen to those reviewers out there complaining about the noise, they don't have a CLUE what they are talking about. Maybe they drive Porsche taycans far too often or i they just hit the pedal till the medal all the time... Only and i mean ONLY if you 100% throttle heavy foot accelerating on Sport mode (on eco is quiter but slower) the noise from the engine complaining is obvious and many don't know that the models from 2023 and 2024 have better insulation then the previous versions from 2021, which contributes to 10-20kgs heavier car weight. And for that 100% throttle , well lets be real you will be doing this only to impress or showcase the car, i would say Less then 1-5% of the time, since if you want to pass a car in your line, on a highway or uphil the electric motor by itself with 50% throttle is MORE then fast and the engine will be relatively quiet the e-cvt managing the noise, and if you lift your leg even 5% off the throttle it immedietely silences the roaring so you will get used to that play and you won't loose much acceleration. I cannot imagine how this car is so cheap compared to other ones in B or C segment. And the looks aswell... in the Sunlight White premium, it turns every 3rd head around, it's just Nuts how it attracts attention, maybe people don't know what it is or there are too few of them... You won't have that in Sportage or RAV4 or Tucson trust me if you care about that.
This just seems to be missing the mark for the price point. Maybe it could get away with this as a mid-spec, 38k model but the omissions at this price will rule it out for most. Sadly Honda Australia will be dead as a doornail if they continue along this trajectory.
For the same money or less, there are a multitude of vehicles with A.W.D. More practical more space,better driving dynamics, obviously larger some with superior technology aka, Subarus Eyesight, and of coarse Hondas ridiculous pricing policy. Regards Gerald
Oddly enough, you don't mention the hybrid technology, like the engine charging the battery and only driving the wheels when overtaking or cruising at higher speeds. Around town the battery drives the wheels and the motor starts autonomously when the battery needs a charge. Also with focussed driving, it is possible to get 2.9 litres per 100 Km, which is way better than you achieved, but it is possible. Certainly these points are worth mentioning in your review.
after 1 month with HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC e CVT i-MMD ELEGANCE version in Greece: the price is 33.800 euro and I have 3 questions- HONDA not you of course-: why do not have front fog lights and have heating seats ,safety against cold?LOL. The NOISE if engine start and the sound insulation from outside is scary.....and why if you deactivate the TRAFFIC SING RECOGNITION and the ROAD DEPARTURE MULTIGATION system every time you stop and start the car this systems is activate?THANK YOU THANK YOU 4 THIS VIDEO
I’ve been told the rear seat issue is that the ADR requires a top tether point for every rear seat that has a seatbelt and that Honda chose to delete the 5th seatbelt rather than add a 3rd top tether. The prices of some small SUVs are ridiculous. $45k for a HRV hybrid is ridiculous, especially as a 4-seater, but we were also quoted $45k for a T-Cross.
Small SUVs have all grown up one class. The truly small SUVs are CX3, Yaris Cross, ASX, Venue, T-Cross, etc. I don't think the HR-V can be classed as a small SUV anymore even though it only has four seats.
Pathetic experience at dealer ship in epping Melbourne. Booked a slot to chek the car and went there. Waited 15 min first because staff is busy. Gave test dive fr only 10mins and no one literally no one talked about the car as they said we are busy. Busy with who?
Great review, just drove this and the MX-30. Mazda is not refined, choppy engine kick in but just ok to drive. The Honda is much nicer to drive. My question is get this or wait for the new Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid?
I am currently test driving the 22 XV hybrid overnight (no Crosstrek in Aus yet but XV is the same in many ways). I really wanted to love it, but the engine is so thrashy! The electric engine felt very much like a design afterthought and the fuel gauge reflected that. For a hybrid the Subaru is unacceptably thirsty - 7.7L/100km as opposed to the Honda's 4.5L. I test drove the Honda a couple of weeks ago and thought about how much more refined and efficient it was the whole 60km on the highway to visit my parents. Boot space difference is negligible. It comes down to your needs, e.g. the subaru has towing capacity and AWD, the Honda is very fuel efficient and decidedly more enjoyable to drive, with a much more intuitive infotainment console than the Subaru's clunky, confusing system. I wasn't expecting it, but Honda will be getting my order.
@@rarecuts3832 Just get a real Subaru, with the 2.0 boxer and stop lugging around a huge battery and electric motor. My wife looked at this new Honda, but the engine screams on any kind of hill and it just feels ponderous, especially in the rain. We had an XV before some drunken scroat blew through a red light and totaled it. Insurance is finally getting sorted and having looked around at everything available over the last few years since our 2016 XV.... we're getting a 2023 VX.
$45K? Unfortunately we are being taken to the cleaners by ALL SUV manufacturers due to our desire to have an SUV rather than a sedan. I will need a lot of convincing that this car is worth the money and I've a Honda buyer for many years. I once purchased a Honda Accord Euro Luxury for less than $45K.....that car was definately worth the money, full leather, sunroof and a stonking 2.5L engine.
I wonder how will this compare to the corolla Cross? It looks both are similar size. This may be the best dynamically handle small SUV even without a LSD?
The Corolla Cross is slightly larger in all dimensions except ground clearance, but optioned up I think will be more expensive, but I don’t like the new style Toyota front grill, it looks like it’s upside down and the Corolla Cross body lines aren’t as sleek and coupe-like as the HRV. The Honda is a more aesthetically pleasing design even though I love Toyotas.
It is unlikely that Honda will still be around in 5 years to honor that warranty. Their sales are down 40% on last year, half their lineup has disappeared, they have closed a good chunk of their showrooms, and that "fixed-price" model they have implemented is only thanks to a loophole in Australian legislation that effectively kneecaps the remaining dealerships from being able to make any money.
I like fixed price - less crap to deal with from dealers. Only thing to negotiate is trade. Like it or lump it more brands will follow this sales model.
@@castaway720 I hear you, it does make things simpler however the other side of the coin is it limits the profitability of the dealerships. And sure you may say "oh the poor dealerships can't make more money off us" but if the dealerships aren't profitable enough the network falls apart. You can see this happening already.
@@castaway720 over half of Australians Honda dealers are gone, will make servicing less convenient for the small amount of buyers still dealing with Honda...
@@castaway720 I find bargaining with the salesperson is part of the package when buying a car. If they are going to make it fix price at least make it competitive, not a RIP OFF
There aren't too many options for a small true hybrid SUV at the moment. Two from Toyota, one from Kia and this one from Honda. I've driven all four, the HR-V stands out in terms of driving experience, equipment, spaciousness and practicality. It is let down by the somewhat noisy engine during hard acceleration. I think it is worth 45k. That said, the Toyotas are cheaper and you can't bargain with Honda. There is also the concern about the future of Honda whether it will go the way of Holden.
@@dstsui Ah yes, now that I've researched it thanks...didn't know. Actually it would barely be classed as 'hybrid' really...only slight improvemt in fuel economy.
I agree. It is definitely expensive and missing some features that should be standard at this price point but it drives really well and really pleasant especiallly around town. It does get a bit noisy when revved but when you are just driving normally it feels zippy and refined. styling is good and interior feels simple yet modern. Only if they pitched it at around 40-42k
Honda Australia have completely lost the plot. I would buy a civic si that’s available in other markets tomorrow however it’s not coming to Aus. All they have is the most overpriced top of the line civic that no one will buy. I’ve had 3 Hondas and it looks like that’s where the number will stay. It’s like they want to fail here.
I drove a 2022 Honda HR-V hybrid for my road trip from San Francisco to Yellowstone National Park. I drove over 2100 miles and I average 32MPG for my trip. What I like: camping mode works like wonder when I sleep in it in camping ground when temperature was around 30 degree. It was comfortable to sleep inside while the engine is keeping the temperature around 75 degree. Well equipment with technology: lane centering, blind spot monitor, power seat for both driver and passenger seats, moon roof, Adaptive Cruise Control. What I don’t like: 32MPG is low for a hybrid vehicle. Lane centering is not reliable. Seat is very uncomfortable. It is the worst seat I have tried ever.
The first car I thought of after I saw that integrated grill design was the base Opel Kadett. Also I'd much prefer the e:NS1/e:NP1 that China got instead of the hybrid.
Dynamically an improvement sure but subjectively the styling is dumpy around middle as appears to be on stilts and that body coloured grille is hideous imho - the current HRV was a better looker in this small crossover class - and 1400 kg is not light it’s 200kg too porky plus only 4 seats? Honda e in a petrol hybrid, new Jazz and Civic should make a compelling range but Honda seems to have become so conservative- where’s the modern S2000, Integra, Prelude halo cars?
I quite like it, but with the way Honda is I worry about post sale customer service, repairs and even basic servicing. If they do go under here in Australia imagine resale value down the track. Better off looking at Toyota CHR which is also a few grand cheaper.
What the hell only 2 seats in the back? This is a compact SUV! "Its not too bad for most of the time"?!?!? Glowing recommendation. Honda has failed with the HRV
Correction .... Honda Australia has failed. The board has some soul searcging to do including reviewing the advice they're getting from Stephen Collins. Over the last ten years they have been going backwards at a rapid rate.
There are several reasons Honda’s sales have crashed and burned in Australia. And every single one of them is obvious in the package that this vehicle is trying to selling. Too little for too much equals no customers. You don’t need Professor Julius Sumner-Miller’s theory of why is it so to tell you that Mr Honda! As the presenter talked through the car I had a little wince every time he noted something else that Honda had deleted whereas all those brands that are mega sales above them have realised that meeting customer needs and expectations is a sure-fire way to grab a bigger share of the available market. I can see Honda’s brand new positioning statement now: Honda… you can’t always get what you want! Cue the Rolling Stones 😀 I was a rusted on Honda-owner for 25 years - Honda euro… wow, what a car. Then the brand gave me the one-finger salute and deserted me as a customer. The Australian market is too small to make Honda sit up and take notice of its kamikaze sales line. Hard to understand why the brand is still going ok in the larger markets. But give it time.
@@brentonl1746 I’d never give my money to Hyundai again….bad experience with an I30 N Line sold to me with a manufacturing fault that required a full engine replacement! Despicable customer service!
Gezz that’s a lot of asking price for a lot of lacking features and quality of life features. Honda must be dreaming if they think this can compete with CX30 or RAV4. Not to boot that it looks fugly as hell.
Nice try Honda, but that interior/dash is sooooo generic, bland and old-school (especially for the price). It could just as well be in any earlier model Hyundai or Kai, which is a bit uncharacteristic for Honda I thought, as they've often had pretty out-there dashboard designs in the past. Look at the Mazda MX-30 dashboard - clean lines, stylish, yet not cluttered etc. A shame, as the exterior looks pretty funky and modern.
For those who whinge about value propositions and pricing of the HR-V hybrid, look up the indicative pricing and equipment of the upcoming Kia Niro hybrid and Nissan Qashqai ePower, both will be north of 45K driveaway. Sorry, no leather seats, no sun roof. The base Niro hybrid only has halogen headlights, serious?! The only true hybrid SUV in the same segment with similar equipment level but cheaper than the HR-V is the Toyota C-HR Koba. Toyota probably can't hold the current price for too long since everything is going up in price.
Plastic interior, no power seats, forget leather, only seats 4, tiny 300 liter luggage space and less than 100kw power train all for a measly $45,000, absolute bargain.
@@gregcoops2626 What’s your alternative then and how much?
Best economy so Far. This car is heavily underrated by all the reviewers out there. And its a Honda.
Heavy petrol head here, first the Qashqai (that thing has so less space then HRV in the backseats its just a blasphemy, i'm a 190cm and i repeatedly hit the front seat (adjusted for me since thats the way to be tested) every single time, while in the HRV i have at least 20cm or more, it's like in a Luxury sedan space!
-i drive tested many of them before i bought one, from the likes of CX30, Toyota RAV4 ,Corolla Cross, CH-R Renault Austral, Alfa Tonale, Hyundai Tucson, Qashqai etc.. all of them hybrids except the CX30 186 Skyactiv X.
-The HR-V was by Far the most refined (the Civic and ZR-V , CR-V are the only ones better though) , it has alot of space, noone will mention the luggage space beneath the back seats, which i would say is more then 100l , since there is a big hole underneat them (which are also magic and can be raised). Space on the rear seats is like in Mercedes S Class, nothing i mean nothing comes close from those cars mentioned above. The space behind in the trunk is not really 320 liters, its is far more and also if you count the volume space that can go up till glass its plus, and not to forget there is a large socket in the trunk aswell, + its a flat space when you put your seats down, campers can sleep here with 180cm length .
Also Few things to mention
-The fuel economy is so great, in city around 2.8-3l without special treat, 3.8l during 100kmh, 5.5 during 120kmh, on 130kmh it is around 6.9 (the CX30 is better on highways)
-The performance is around 8.8 to 0-100kmh alot quicker then stated, and is faster them most of the cars in this segment to 80, only the Hyundai Tucson HEV with 260hp feels quicker.
-The sound isolation and especialy the comfort is AMAZING, PLEASE DO NOT listen to those reviewers out there complaining about the noise, they don't have a CLUE what they are talking about. Maybe they drive Porsche taycans far too often or i they just hit the pedal till the medal all the time...
Only and i mean ONLY if you 100% throttle heavy foot accelerating on Sport mode (on eco is quiter but slower) the noise from the engine complaining is obvious and many don't know that the models from 2023 and 2024 have better insulation then the previous versions from 2021, which contributes to 10-20kgs heavier car weight.
And for that 100% throttle , well lets be real you will be doing this only to impress or showcase the car, i would say Less then 1-5% of the time, since if you want to pass a car in your line, on a highway or uphil the electric motor by itself with 50% throttle is MORE then fast and the engine will be relatively quiet the e-cvt managing the noise, and if you lift your leg even 5% off the throttle it immedietely silences the roaring so you will get used to that play and you won't loose much acceleration.
I cannot imagine how this car is so cheap compared to other ones in B or C segment.
And the looks aswell... in the Sunlight White premium, it turns every 3rd head around, it's just Nuts how it attracts attention, maybe people don't know what it is or there are too few of them... You won't have that in Sportage or RAV4 or Tucson trust me if you care about that.
I've had Hondas for 30 years and this current move to try and up spec vehicles and charge way more ruins the value proposition for me and the HRV and CRV that I currently own may well be the last Hondas I ever buy - at $45K it is far too expensive and agree with some other comments below that it feels more like a good mid spec model
Yeah value proposition is terrible. After looking at the HRV and Cx 30 I went straight for the Cx 30.
Another issue is not enough trim levels or at least allow us to add stuff in such as packages. $37,000 isn’t to bad, little expensive but maybe I would buy it. Issue is didn’t have a few things and the Mazda Cx 30 had way more trim levels so we could pick and choose which trim fit us the best
@@cityplanner3063 I hear what you’re saying, but CX 30 isn’t a hybrid, has restricted visibility from a somewhat claustrophobic cabin, no electric nor heated front seats, no heated steering wheel, very tight and uncomfortable rear seat area, only one choice of burgundy leather seats 🤢, $595 for certain exterior paint colours, more costly on fuel and more expensive servicing….
You now what is a Full Hibrid?
No you don't 😂😂😂
its 47k now :(
As a former 1st Gen HRV owner, It’s nice to see the old steering wheel go after 15 years!!
It’s miraculous, it changes colour from red to white and back again!
I have one on order(ETA 25/5/22) Very impressed with it.Downsides? A few no doubt,but not a deal breaker for me.
Amazing car ... City 3,8 l/100km🇵🇹
A 4 seater small crossover with with Jazz's powertrain for 37K.
no just NO.
Excellent review..thanks for the video.
I had a test ride in the car. The drive is fantastic, and the seating position is nailed on(mind you I own a RAV4 Hybrid cruiser right now). But the price is ridiculous. Based on specs and boot size, it compares favourably with a Toyota Yaris Cross. Top of the range Yaris Cross comes at 40k driveaway. That is why I decided to buy a mid-spec Yaris Cross GXL for around 36K. I would have bought this car for around 40k. If it is to be priced at 45k, it should come with leather seats as standard and also sun roof.
but it's not even close the same car ,i tested the yaris cross GXL and it seemed so cheap
Yaris Cross!!!!!?? for this !!!!????😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Bought 3 Honda's in the past, after the recent dealership closures, customer service going to shit, and the fixed price car purchasing I won't be purchasing one again. As for comments regarding 4x seats, the older HR-V only had 4x usable seats unless you were packing kids in the back.
I just purchased the Honda HR-V Hybrid. Here in Italy it costs €36,000 (HR-V Advance). The Kia Sportage costs more and the Kia Niro and Toyota Yaris Cross (both hybrid) cost only €1-2,000 less but are MUCH smaller. I drove the HR-V and loved it. I'm 1,83 cm tall and fit perfectly in the HR-V.....can't say the same about the Niro or Yaris Cross!!!!!!!!!!
Great video. I like it and i like the new HRV. I think the HRV u get is made in Thailand, right ? I live in Thailand, here the top model has the stupid 3way glass roof but u can not open it and can not close the whole thing in once or even electric. We don't get a 2zone AC like u have and sure no heated Steering and Seats. Also, we get the old style Navi system like in the City, i don;t know if u have that in Aus., we also dont get the BSM and we pay about 50'000 AUD. Sick here . I envy U gays , not only for the better HRV... Take care.
I own one for 4 weeks now. I am pretty happy with it, especially in and around town. The only thing I miss is a glass roof as I had it on my Hyundai i30 SW and some more possibilities to adjust the driver seat.
Hi does this suit a really short lady? I'm thinking of buying it
You in aus? How long did you have to wait?
I am in Switzerland. Ordered mine in November and got it in April. Means about 6 months waiting time.
Dear Sir / Mdm
I am from Malaysia, I keep hearing from Western Reviewers that the HR-V e:hev model engine noise is way too loud while accelerating.
During City Drive, is the noise really causing discomfort?
Thank you.
There is a model coming to Australia that’s between the HRV and the CRV? I won’t be surprised if that never happens. Honda sales have been tanking since they introduced fixed pricing.
The BR-V
Honda only sells four models in Australia.
The 5 year old CRV (with a very very mild facelift dine in 2011), the overpriced ($47200) new 2022 Honda Civic which does not even parking sensors (front or rear), no USB ports at the back , nor a sunroof; this new HRV and the Accord in a segment (sedan) which no one buys any more. i wonder how long Honda will last in Australia
ZRV, expected December 2023
If Honda Japan wants to have an Australian presence then they will need to first clean out the Board and Stephen Collins. Any company that decides it's happy to cut sales by 40% has rocks in its head and the latest Civic and HRV models are ample evidence that they'll meet that target.
The whole exercise is puzzling? A well established brand which seems to have or use to have a lot of brand loyal buyers, seems to be determined to destroy their own market...very odd..
Yep. Overpriced and under done. Honda Australia has completely lost the plot.
I test drive one and fell in love! I didn’t want to leave the dealership. Bbbuuuutttttt, I have made emotional car purchases before and if I’m going to spend 45k on a car, it’d want to be able to tow something. I’ll probably end up with a Yaris Cross, especially since someone in the comments below said it’s pretty much the same specs, and that was all I needed to know.
Still, I will miss not being able to have one, they are amazing to drive. Too expensive.
Seriously, Honda have stopped selling cars in Aust. They have shut down dealerships in my area, don't respond to emails requesting assistance to purchase a new Honda. After 30 years of Honda ownership, I will be purchasing a competitors car this month. Sad
Great review.
But what's happening to Honda's pricing on their new models.
For a $1000 more you can buy the much bigger, roomier, 5 seater and better equipped AWD Honda CRV VTI-L with a 1.5Litre turbo engine.
$47k for no leather, no power seats, no sunroof, no five seats - items that the old HRV VTi- LX had and cost $4K less. And what's with USB-A in 2022 . Look around Honda and see what the competition is doing.
With less dealerships in Australia and only 4 cars in their model line-up, which includes the Accord sedan whose sales have diminished to almost non existent, a new Civic which has priced itself out of the market and has no parking sensors or sunroof and costs $47,200, I can see the quick exit out of Australia will be very easy for Honda Motor Company. Maybe that's their long term plan.
Best economy so Far. This car is heavily underrated by all the reviewers out there. And its a Honda.
Heavy petrol head here, the Qashqai - the obvious contender (that thing has so less space then HRV in the backseats its a blasphemy, i'm a 190cm and i hit the front seat (adjusted for me since i think thats the proper way to test it) every single time. The HR-V has at least 20CM more from my knees, it's like siting in a luxury class sedan.. Still don't know how is it possible noone mentions this!
-i drive tested many of them before i bought one, from the likes of CX30, Toyota RAV4 ,Corolla Cross, CH-R Renault Austral, Alfa Tonale, Hyundai Tucson, Qashqai etc.. all of them hybrids except the CX30 186 Skyactiv X.
-The HR-V was by Far the most refined (the Civic and ZR-V , CR-V are the only ones better though) , it has alot of space, noone will mention the luggage space beneath the back seats, which i would say is more then 100l , since there is a big hole underneat them (which are also magic and can be raised). Space on the rear seats is like in Mercedes S Class, nothing i mean nothing comes close from those cars mentioned above. The space behind in the trunk is not really 320 liters, its is far more and also if you count the volume space that can go up till glass its plus, and not to forget there is a large socket in the trunk aswell, + its a flat space when you put your seats down, campers can sleep here with 180cm length .
Also Few things to mention
-The fuel economy is so great, in city around 2.8-3l without special treat, 3.8l during 100kmh, 5.5 during 120kmh, on 130kmh it is around 6.9 (the CX30 is better on highways)
-The performance is around 8.8 to 0-100kmh alot quicker then stated, and is faster them most of the cars in this segment to 80, only the Hyundai Tucson HEV with 260hp feels quicker.
-The sound isolation and especialy the comfort is AMAZING, PLEASE DO NOT listen to those reviewers out there complaining about the noise, they don't have a CLUE what they are talking about. Maybe they drive Porsche taycans far too often or i they just hit the pedal till the medal all the time...
Only and i mean ONLY if you 100% throttle heavy foot accelerating on Sport mode (on eco is quiter but slower) the noise from the engine complaining is obvious and many don't know that the models from 2023 and 2024 have better insulation then the previous versions from 2021, which contributes to 10-20kgs heavier car weight.
And for that 100% throttle , well lets be real you will be doing this only to impress or showcase the car, i would say Less then 1-5% of the time, since if you want to pass a car in your line, on a highway or uphil the electric motor by itself with 50% throttle is MORE then fast and the engine will be relatively quiet the e-cvt managing the noise, and if you lift your leg even 5% off the throttle it immedietely silences the roaring so you will get used to that play and you won't loose much acceleration.
I cannot imagine how this car is so cheap compared to other ones in B or C segment.
And the looks aswell... in the Sunlight White premium, it turns every 3rd head around, it's just Nuts how it attracts attention, maybe people don't know what it is or there are too few of them... You won't have that in Sportage or RAV4 or Tucson trust me if you care about that.
Looking forward to your review on the base model 👍
$45k is not much money at all for a nice little car like this
This just seems to be missing the mark for the price point. Maybe it could get away with this as a mid-spec, 38k model but the omissions at this price will rule it out for most. Sadly Honda Australia will be dead as a doornail if they continue along this trajectory.
For the same money or less, there are a multitude of vehicles with A.W.D. More practical more space,better driving dynamics, obviously larger some with superior technology aka, Subarus Eyesight, and of coarse Hondas ridiculous pricing policy. Regards Gerald
Oddly enough, you don't mention the hybrid technology, like the engine charging the battery and only driving the wheels when overtaking or cruising at higher speeds. Around town the battery drives the wheels and the motor starts autonomously when the battery needs a charge. Also with focussed driving, it is possible to get 2.9 litres per 100 Km, which is way better than you achieved, but it is possible. Certainly these points are worth mentioning in your review.
after 1 month with HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC e CVT i-MMD ELEGANCE version in Greece: the price is 33.800 euro and I have 3 questions- HONDA not you of course-: why do not have front fog lights and have heating seats ,safety against cold?LOL. The NOISE if engine start and the sound insulation from outside is scary.....and why if you deactivate the TRAFFIC SING RECOGNITION and the ROAD DEPARTURE MULTIGATION system every time you stop and start the car this systems is activate?THANK YOU THANK YOU 4 THIS VIDEO
I love your watch!
I’ve been told the rear seat issue is that the ADR requires a top tether point for every rear seat that has a seatbelt and that Honda chose to delete the 5th seatbelt rather than add a 3rd top tether.
The prices of some small SUVs are ridiculous. $45k for a HRV hybrid is ridiculous, especially as a 4-seater, but we were also quoted $45k for a T-Cross.
Small SUVs have all grown up one class. The truly small SUVs are CX3, Yaris Cross, ASX, Venue, T-Cross, etc. I don't think the HR-V can be classed as a small SUV anymore even though it only has four seats.
@@dstsui But it is a small SUV?
Pathetic experience at dealer ship in epping Melbourne. Booked a slot to chek the car and went there. Waited 15 min first because staff is busy. Gave test dive fr only 10mins and no one literally no one talked about the car as they said we are busy. Busy with who?
With that kind of service, why would go back to that dealer. Obviously that dealer has no interest in selling Hondas.
is it a little quieter when accelerating in econ mode, does the petrol engine in the econ perhaps not rev up as quickly?
Agree with the general consensus here, this car is too expensive. Not for me.
We cancelled our order as just wasn’t convinced. Too many concerns, underpowered, noisy engine inside cabin when under acceleration and resale value…
Great review, just drove this and the MX-30. Mazda is not refined, choppy engine kick in but just ok to drive. The Honda is much nicer to drive. My question is get this or wait for the new Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid?
I am currently test driving the 22 XV hybrid overnight (no Crosstrek in Aus yet but XV is the same in many ways). I really wanted to love it, but the engine is so thrashy! The electric engine felt very much like a design afterthought and the fuel gauge reflected that. For a hybrid the Subaru is unacceptably thirsty - 7.7L/100km as opposed to the Honda's 4.5L. I test drove the Honda a couple of weeks ago and thought about how much more refined and efficient it was the whole 60km on the highway to visit my parents.
Boot space difference is negligible. It comes down to your needs, e.g.
the subaru has towing capacity and AWD, the Honda is very fuel efficient and decidedly more enjoyable to drive, with a much more intuitive infotainment console than the Subaru's clunky, confusing system. I wasn't expecting it, but Honda will be getting my order.
@@rarecuts3832 Just get a real Subaru, with the 2.0 boxer and stop lugging around a huge battery and electric motor. My wife looked at this new Honda, but the engine screams on any kind of hill and it just feels ponderous, especially in the rain. We had an XV before some drunken scroat blew through a red light and totaled it. Insurance is finally getting sorted and having looked around at everything available over the last few years since our 2016 XV.... we're getting a 2023 VX.
$45K? Unfortunately we are being taken to the cleaners by ALL SUV manufacturers due to our desire to have an SUV rather than a sedan. I will need a lot of convincing that this car is worth the money and I've a Honda buyer for many years. I once purchased a Honda Accord Euro Luxury for less than $45K.....that car was definately worth the money, full leather, sunroof and a stonking 2.5L engine.
Salesman told me so expensive because of Hybrid. Like seriously maybe pack a few more features in for $45k even if it is a hybrid.
Honda has been going backwards since they killed off the Accord Euro which was a really good car.
Body color grille is a bit odd for a gas powered car.
But it does look more mature
It’s not odd if it looks attractive. Which it does.
I wonder how will this compare to the corolla Cross? It looks both are similar size. This may be the best dynamically handle small SUV even without a LSD?
The Corolla Cross is slightly larger in all dimensions except ground clearance, but optioned up I think will be more expensive, but I don’t like the new style Toyota front grill, it looks like it’s upside down and the Corolla Cross body lines aren’t as sleek and coupe-like as the HRV. The Honda is a more aesthetically pleasing design even though I love Toyotas.
I love this car’s design but recently honda australia is some thing worng. It feels it would be fail a bussiness here
Will this ever be available in the USA? Love the lines.
I had test drive two days ago. I don’t understand why there is no power seat on a 45k car.
Neither can I - but I still bought it. Way more pros than deal breakers.
It is unlikely that Honda will still be around in 5 years to honor that warranty.
Their sales are down 40% on last year, half their lineup has disappeared, they have closed a good chunk of their showrooms, and that "fixed-price" model they have implemented is only thanks to a loophole in Australian legislation that effectively kneecaps the remaining dealerships from being able to make any money.
I like fixed price - less crap to deal with from dealers. Only thing to negotiate is trade. Like it or lump it more brands will follow this sales model.
@@castaway720 I hear you, it does make things simpler however the other side of the coin is it limits the profitability of the dealerships. And sure you may say "oh the poor dealerships can't make more money off us" but if the dealerships aren't profitable enough the network falls apart. You can see this happening already.
@@castaway720 over half of Australians Honda dealers are gone, will make servicing less convenient for the small amount of buyers still dealing with Honda...
@@castaway720 I find bargaining with the salesperson is part of the package when buying a car. If they are going to make it fix price at least make it competitive, not a RIP OFF
There aren't too many options for a small true hybrid SUV at the moment. Two from Toyota, one from Kia and this one from Honda. I've driven all four, the HR-V stands out in terms of driving experience, equipment, spaciousness and practicality. It is let down by the somewhat noisy engine during hard acceleration. I think it is worth 45k. That said, the Toyotas are cheaper and you can't bargain with Honda. There is also the concern about the future of Honda whether it will go the way of Holden.
You forgot to mention the Mazda MX-30 Hybrid, which is under 40K here in Aus.
The Mazda MX30 is only a mild hybrid, can't really compete with these cars if fuel consumption is a priority.
@@dstsui Ah yes, now that I've researched it thanks...didn't know.
Actually it would barely be classed as 'hybrid' really...only slight improvemt in fuel economy.
I agree. It is definitely expensive and missing some features that should be standard at this price point but it drives really well and really pleasant especiallly around town. It does get a bit noisy when revved but when you are just driving normally it feels zippy and refined. styling is good and interior feels simple yet modern. Only if they pitched it at around 40-42k
Tell ‘em their dreamin’
Very Small boot can’t put double pram in it. I bought cx5.
Does anyone know if the seat goes up nice and high for a short person?
There's no spare wheel?
It seems like a very competent car but for $45k this just isn't appealing.
Small boot too
You don’t get much for $45k these days - I actually think it’s a stand out bargain if you don’t need 5 seats.
Is it available in AWD?
Not in Malaysia, which was yet another reasons my family is going back to Subaru.
Only 4 seats is such a let down. Rules this out for me and I was excited for its release.
Same here……I stopped watching at that point…..no wonder there’s such a wait for a RAV4
Yup - 4 seats is a total bummer. Skoda Kamiq will get my cash.
@@MLife1972 don’t mate you will be sorry in the long run go buy something else with 5 seats
I believe you can add wireless charging for just over $200. Also 6 month wait for hybrid lol
$640 for the wireless charger.
@@hackney7106 holy crap I swear salesman told me over $200. Luckily I still walked away and brought another car lol
@@cityplanner3063 indeed!It is listed @$640 in their accessories.Should be standard quite frankly.I thought about it,then thought no way.
I still havent seen new civic on the road yet
I have only seen a black new civic
I’ve only seen one when i was waiting at a bus stop 🚏. It was a red civic and it was pretty average looking in the metal
gotta be crazy to pay 47k for that new Civic. No surprise there's none on the road
Four seater is a deal breaker
Nice shoes!
Very elegant
Honda Australia have completely lost the plot. I would buy a civic si that’s available in other markets tomorrow however it’s not coming to Aus. All they have is the most overpriced top of the line civic that no one will buy. I’ve had 3 Hondas and it looks like that’s where the number will stay. It’s like they want to fail here.
I drove a 2022 Honda HR-V hybrid for my road trip from San Francisco to Yellowstone National Park. I drove over 2100 miles and I average 32MPG for my trip.
What I like: camping mode works like wonder when I sleep in it in camping ground when temperature was around 30 degree. It was comfortable to sleep inside while the engine is keeping the temperature around 75 degree. Well equipment with technology: lane centering, blind spot monitor, power seat for both driver and passenger seats, moon roof, Adaptive Cruise Control.
What I don’t like: 32MPG is low for a hybrid vehicle. Lane centering is not reliable. Seat is very uncomfortable. It is the worst seat I have tried ever.
They should have copied the interior of the new Civic. There’s no reason why the Civic interior (a cheaper car) should look better.
Watched this with interest till we got to "96kw".
Thank you, oh thank you, for pronouncing H correctly.
Thank you.
😂
Much better than any Vw 👍Se. Scotty Kilmer.
i made the grille for the car
$625 per year to service or all together for 5 years? Too good to be true?
it is over 5 years, which does make up for high pricing
$625 for five years, can't be true. Service is like €2000 for five years in Europe
The first car I thought of after I saw that integrated grill design was the base Opel Kadett.
Also I'd much prefer the e:NS1/e:NP1 that China got instead of the hybrid.
4 seater is a deal breaker Honda is so stupid, I use to like Hondas back when they had the Integra type R and the Prelude.
Garbage lineup in AU, bring in Acura brands not these high priced bottom dwellers.
Can someone from Honda please help VW with infotainment 😆
Actually VW has similar infotainment in previous Gen/overseas models already
Not great...not to bad.
Dynamically an improvement sure but subjectively the styling is dumpy around middle as appears to be on stilts and that body coloured grille is hideous imho - the current HRV was a better looker in this small crossover class - and 1400 kg is not light it’s 200kg too porky plus only 4 seats? Honda e in a petrol hybrid, new Jazz and Civic should make a compelling range but Honda seems to have become so conservative- where’s the modern S2000, Integra, Prelude halo cars?
For 45K I want all the bells and whistles and this HR-V isn't bringing it... done with Honda for the foreseeable future.😔
Weird that the "top spec" in Aus is only the mid spec in the UK 🧐
The top spec in the UK is actually not worth the price.Our variant(Advance in the UK) is the one they recommend.
@@hackney7106 I just can't live without the better audio setup, so I had no choice 🥲
@@Auriel117 did you purchase a HRV?
@@hackney7106 Yes, the Advance Style
@@Auriel117 that is the top spec over there?Correct?We get the equivalent of the Advance specced up.
I quite like it, but with the way Honda is I worry about post sale customer service, repairs and even basic servicing. If they do go under here in Australia imagine resale value down the track. Better off looking at Toyota CHR which is also a few grand cheaper.
Please stop waving your hands and arms every time you open your mouth.
Needs 1.5t and Automatic or DCt
Just coz you poied Porshe design , doesnt make it any good.
Looks like Mazda
Test drove this and nvh was terrible
Love the Casio. Good to see something other than the boring looking Apple Watch - even though I own one myself 😆
Underdone.
$45K for a 4seater no thanks, Honda has lost the plot how hard is it put that extra seatbelt and comply to the country design rules.
What the hell only 2 seats in the back? This is a compact SUV! "Its not too bad for most of the time"?!?!? Glowing recommendation. Honda has failed with the HRV
Correction .... Honda Australia has failed. The board has some soul searcging to do including reviewing the advice they're getting from Stephen Collins. Over the last ten years they have been going backwards at a rapid rate.
There are several reasons Honda’s sales have crashed and burned in Australia. And every single one of them is obvious in the package that this vehicle is trying to selling. Too little for too much equals no customers. You don’t need Professor Julius Sumner-Miller’s theory of why is it so to tell you that Mr Honda! As the presenter talked through the car I had a little wince every time he noted something else that Honda had deleted whereas all those brands that are mega sales above them have realised that meeting customer needs and expectations is a sure-fire way to grab a bigger share of the available market. I can see Honda’s brand new positioning statement now: Honda… you can’t always get what you want! Cue the Rolling Stones 😀 I was a rusted on Honda-owner for 25 years - Honda euro… wow, what a car. Then the brand gave me the one-finger salute and deserted me as a customer. The Australian market is too small to make Honda sit up and take notice of its kamikaze sales line. Hard to understand why the brand is still going ok in the larger markets. But give it time.
Mr Honda would be horrified what's happening to his brand,🤨
4 seats is silly
FOUR SEATER FUNNY CAR
Honestly it looks like it came out 10 years ago ngl
Looks horrid.
I actually think it’s the better looking one of its class.
@@brentonl1746 I’d never give my money to Hyundai again….bad experience with an I30 N Line sold to me with a manufacturing fault that required a full engine replacement! Despicable customer service!
There's no accounting for taste
Gezz that’s a lot of asking price for a lot of lacking features and quality of life features. Honda must be dreaming if they think this can compete with CX30 or RAV4. Not to boot that it looks fugly as hell.
The RAV4 is ugly and the wait time for delivery is a dealbreaker, plus top of the line is like $54k!
why would anyone buy one? just bland.
This engine it is a piece of sh...t - loud and slow.
Nice try Honda, but that interior/dash is sooooo generic, bland and old-school (especially for the price). It could just as well be in any earlier model Hyundai or Kai, which is a bit uncharacteristic for Honda I thought, as they've often had pretty out-there dashboard designs in the past.
Look at the Mazda MX-30 dashboard - clean lines, stylish, yet not cluttered etc.
A shame, as the exterior looks pretty funky and modern.