I bought an HR-V Hybrid in September 2021 with the slight face-lift, LED lights etc. Love the car but it's totally spoilt by the fact that the 12v battery goes flat if I leave the car parked for 7 days, even after a long drive when the battery must be fully charged! The SC tested my 12v battery and say it's fine. Honda say that this is normal and I have to run the internal combustion engine every 3-4 days to charge the battery. In my view this is ridiculous. Totally ungreen to sit in the parking lot spewing exhaust fumes just to charge the 12v battery and totally impractical too. I have checked with more than 1 SC and the sales department and they all say run the car every 3-4 days. The product is not fit for purpose if it can't be left parked for a few weeks without needing a jump start! Also I opted for the Honda installed "360 HD" camera at RM3300. A total waste of money. There is no way to disable the speed activation. The cameras cut in whenever the speed drops below 10kph stopping you from looking at the map just when you need it most, for example when trying to see which exit to take on a roundabout. There is a button somewhere near your right knee to switch back to other functions, but it is so annoying to have to do this every time you slow down. Honda customer support will not offer a software update or to remove the cameras and refund me. They will only talk over the phone, no email or written evidence trail for future reference. Very, very disappointing!
I currently drive a 2019 Honda Insight EX hybrid and I'm looking for a SUV as a second vehicle and I want to buy a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or EV and Honda doesn't offer them in the US. It's good to see the HR-V hybrid in the Asian market although the HR-V appears to be a bid downgraded compared to the HR-V's sold in the US. I can tell you from experience that the Honda hybrid system works very well, I get 54.5 mpg per fill up and have gotten up to 70 mpg on short 80 mile trips with no traffic driving at 60 mph. Keeping my fingers crossed the Honda HR-V Sport hybrid comes to the USA at a reasonable price.
Why can't they spec the hybrid like the RS? Such a pity hybrids are always treated as second class cars by most malaysian car makers. Btw love the chemistry between both guys
It would drive the selling price up and consumers are already skeptical about hybrids, if it's more expensive than a petrol variant, they might not even consider it 😅 Thanks for the compliment!
I remember reading Hans' articles. the two of you kinda reminded myself of having to deal with older, grumpy uncles. Let them complain while you just smile n nod. hahaha. Is this Hans' first time ever doing this?
Hybrid memang seronok dipandu, jimat petrol, smooth dan lain-lain lagi. Tapi lepas 5-6 tahun, battery start problem, masa tu owner pulak pening. -Owner civic hybrid 2013.
Civic hybrid tu memang mantap dan jimat petrol. Hybrid baru Honda ni ada 8 tahun warranty untuk battery, tapi kalau nak tukar kosnya dalam anggaran RM 5,000 - RM 8,000.
Adrian's comments are still as good as it used to be. Hans,being new, needs more tuning. Word of advise, don't need to 'ketuk' Adrian being so called young and flashy. You both need more chemistry rather than just bashing.
A small suggestion, if you guys wanted to cover up the number plate, try to ensure all scenes get covered else it makes the covering up process not so meaningful.
@@WapCar yup I fully understood the branding part, just that to me the harmony is a bit off because of the discrepancy. Just my personal opinion, good luck for your new channel after autobuzz!
Well... The CX-5 2.0 High is much more expensive (RM 30k more), so it's not so much of a competition there. But no doubt, the CX-5 is very much more sophisticated.
Izamri, could you post this question to our forum here? Adrian and other WapCar's writers will give you more insightful suggestion and advice www.wapcar.my/topic/3
This is pathetic, honda suppose to improve and not justify through video. X70 supposed to push Honda to improve.. they have give us overpriced and underspec car for soo long already. Lets not justify how hrv is better than x70 when we all know overall x70 is a better car. Instead ask honda to either improve their car or lower the price laaa... ni mesti get paid by honda sa
This video is not sponsored by anyone. We're not justifying that the HR-V is better than the X70, we're merely outlining the pros and cons of a C-segment and B-segment SUV. Adrian is a big fan of the X70 as detailed in his review video: th-cam.com/video/tZhcgx4McDs/w-d-xo.html
The two of you have really good on screen chemistry.
Thanks, we'll let them know haha! 😃
this guy still new mah, kasi chance la. everyone deserves a chance to learn
😄
I like the new guys with the CB face like what is own is the best but somehow I agreed. 🤣
I bought an HR-V Hybrid in September 2021 with the slight face-lift, LED lights etc. Love the car but it's totally spoilt by the fact that the 12v battery goes flat if I leave the car parked for 7 days, even after a long drive when the battery must be fully charged! The SC tested my 12v battery and say it's fine. Honda say that this is normal and I have to run the internal combustion engine every 3-4 days to charge the battery. In my view this is ridiculous. Totally ungreen to sit in the parking lot spewing exhaust fumes just to charge the 12v battery and totally impractical too. I have checked with more than 1 SC and the sales department and they all say run the car every 3-4 days. The product is not fit for purpose if it can't be left parked for a few weeks without needing a jump start!
Also I opted for the Honda installed "360 HD" camera at RM3300. A total waste of money. There is no way to disable the speed activation. The cameras cut in whenever the speed drops below 10kph stopping you from looking at the map just when you need it most, for example when trying to see which exit to take on a roundabout. There is a button somewhere near your right knee to switch back to other functions, but it is so annoying to have to do this every time you slow down.
Honda customer support will not offer a software update or to remove the cameras and refund me. They will only talk over the phone, no email or written evidence trail for future reference. Very, very disappointing!
Bro any other updates regarding ur hybrid?
Is that your father? U both look really alike!!
haha, funny
Racist
yes indeed
Really appreciate your honest views on this car compared to other people’s videos.. 👍🏻
Glad you liked it!
I like the new guy 👍🏻👍🏻 He gives out the vibe of a big brother who cares but doesn't express it.
Hahaha!
Keep up the good work guys. This channel certainly has the best informative reviews, I’ve ever come across on TH-cam.
Feb 2021 - i’m choosing the HRV over the X50 and lucky me it’s come with a new Inforainment Head Unit (Apple Car Play & Android Auto) FINALLY!!!
I currently drive a 2019 Honda Insight EX hybrid and I'm looking for a SUV as a second vehicle and I want to buy a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or EV and Honda doesn't offer them in the US. It's good to see the HR-V hybrid in the Asian market although the HR-V appears to be a bid downgraded compared to the HR-V's sold in the US. I can tell you from experience that the Honda hybrid system works very well, I get 54.5 mpg per fill up and have gotten up to 70 mpg on short 80 mile trips with no traffic driving at 60 mph. Keeping my fingers crossed the Honda HR-V Sport hybrid comes to the USA at a reasonable price.
Why can't they spec the hybrid like the RS? Such a pity hybrids are always treated as second class cars by most malaysian car makers. Btw love the chemistry between both guys
It would drive the selling price up and consumers are already skeptical about hybrids, if it's more expensive than a petrol variant, they might not even consider it 😅
Thanks for the compliment!
I remember reading Hans' articles. the two of you kinda reminded myself of having to deal with older, grumpy uncles. Let them complain while you just smile n nod. hahaha.
Is this Hans' first time ever doing this?
Haha! Not his first time on screen 😃
x70 hands down for me. There is no way i will choose this HRV either Hybrid or usual. X70 for the win all day!!
Good choice 😃
I will pick the proton x70.
Great choice 😄
Mazda cx5 2.0 gls vs hrv 1.8 rs? Which one do you think better? And better in acceleration?
CX-5 2.0 GLS is better
Here in Trinidad we have the RS Hybrid but it's called Vezel love it
I have my 2 week's now its amazing better than my sister Tucson 😌
Wow, we would love to have the RS Hybrid here! 😃
@@gameofthronesseason8istras215 and resale value Honda is much better than Hyundai
@@WapCar really nice car
Great video guys.you should do more reviews together.👍🏽👍🏽
Thank you! 😄
How much is the Hybrid Honda HR-V?
RM 120,460, on-the-road without insurance 😃
Can you comment on the resale value of petrol model against the hybrid model of the same range?
Well done! Very informativ! We like it.
Thanks!
This new guy is fun hahah
😁😁
X70 does not hv apple car play n android auto but it has easy connect... Still can mirror your android phone to x70..
You can also mirror your phone onto the screen in the HR-V via HDMI, but mirroring is no where near as seamless as Apple CarPlay & Android Auto 😃
Is it OK for hybrid car not parked under shade 24/7 (open parking)? Does heat will affect battery on the long run?
It's alright to park under open parking, hybrid batteries are not affected that way like your phone's battery 😃
@@WapCar thanks a lot. Good to know as my housing area cannot do covered parking.
Hybrid memang seronok dipandu, jimat petrol, smooth dan lain-lain lagi. Tapi lepas 5-6 tahun, battery start problem, masa tu owner pulak pening.
-Owner civic hybrid 2013.
Civic hybrid tu memang mantap dan jimat petrol. Hybrid baru Honda ni ada 8 tahun warranty untuk battery, tapi kalau nak tukar kosnya dalam anggaran RM 5,000 - RM 8,000.
@@WapCar my civic batery out 24/2. Hantar SC, ETA for bateri pertengahan Jun. 😭
Aduh.... Memang takde ready stock, jualan Civic hybrid tidak banyak 😅
Of course the design is more beautiful Hrv 👍😍
Adrian's comments are still as good as it used to be. Hans,being new, needs more tuning. Word of advise, don't need to 'ketuk' Adrian being so called young and flashy. You both need more chemistry rather than just bashing.
great video 👏🏻 keep it up sir
Thanks! 😄
Looks like sibling :) good chemistry
A small suggestion, if you guys wanted to cover up the number plate, try to ensure all scenes get covered else it makes the covering up process not so meaningful.
The covering of number plate is purely for branding purposes, but thanks for your feedback, we'll take note of it 😃
@@WapCar yup I fully understood the branding part, just that to me the harmony is a bit off because of the discrepancy. Just my personal opinion, good luck for your new channel after autobuzz!
@@tankaimeng1297 Thanks for the support! 😄
My civic TC with horrible MC6, i need tune up my player to 13-15 to overcome the tyre noise...
Consider Michelin Primacy 4! 😃
@@WapCar not PS4?
PS4 is an ultra-high performance tyre, it's not as quiet as the Primacy 4 😃
Hrv 1.8 2018 engine jerking when decelerate at low speed , terrible front suspension like no absorption.
But Android Auto not available in Malaysia yet, right?
Not available yet, but we manage to get it working by side loading Android Auto. 😃
Hrv rs 1.8 VS Mazda cx5 2.0 High? Which one do you prefer? Which one more balance between power and weigh?
Well... The CX-5 2.0 High is much more expensive (RM 30k more), so it's not so much of a competition there.
But no doubt, the CX-5 is very much more sophisticated.
I enjoyed this video
Glad you like it! Hope you're subscribed to our channel 😃
Honda only famous for space still need to improve built quality.
This facelift ain't half bad, no rattles at least 😃
@@WapCar wait 6 months to 1 year then it will start all the rattling sound.
when buying car segment play less role compare to price range. both in the same price range but different segment
So true, price over anything else. 👍🏼
Bukan ni saingan x50 ke? Crv yang saingan x70 kan?
Vadim Rudolf price range sama.
Betul, kalau dibanding segment dan size, Proton X50 pesaing Honda HR-V. Proton X70 pesaing Honda CR-V.
Tetapi harga X70 setaraf dengan HR-V 😃
@@WapCar tapi masalahnya mn X50.?
What about nvh of this car.
must-have accessories for car review : tennis balls and measuring tape. lol
😃
Excellent!
HRV or CX5?
Izamri, could you post this question to our forum here? Adrian and other WapCar's writers will give you more insightful suggestion and advice
www.wapcar.my/topic/3
Yes, tall driving position is exactly why i purchased hrv
Most people would share the same sentiments! 😃
Terbaik
It is now a SUV.... Honda never market it as one... It is a crossover
SUV, crossover, in Malaysia we use is interchangeably haha
If i have a budget of 100 to 120K, l will buy a flat instead.
Investing in property!
I will choose the cheaper one
But the RS is only RM 4,000 more and you get a better looking car with LED headlamps 🤔
@@WapCar I have the HRV pre facelift, can I make it look like the RS. IT'S SO GOOD LOOKING.
Cx3 4 me excluding the space prob
Good choice too! 😃
Higher torque, faster tyres wear
So u mean Honda is trying to catch-up with proton?
More about staying competitive against Proton 😃
Hybrid is a waste of time! Don't need those extra wt on my car.
Excellent mileage though. 🤔
@@WapCar but it moves like a snail. Lol!
If this new guy wants to get more views, please brush up his presentation skills. The way he talks is just so annoying.
Thanks for your feedback! Although Hans is new in front of the camera, he's actually a very experienced motoring journalist 😃
So inconsiderate without Chinese language settings. Racism.
they don't import it to Europe they send us that toilet of the third version
Aku lagi minat toyota
This is pathetic, honda suppose to improve and not justify through video. X70 supposed to push Honda to improve.. they have give us overpriced and underspec car for soo long already. Lets not justify how hrv is better than x70 when we all know overall x70 is a better car. Instead ask honda to either improve their car or lower the price laaa... ni mesti get paid by honda sa
This video is not sponsored by anyone. We're not justifying that the HR-V is better than the X70, we're merely outlining the pros and cons of a C-segment and B-segment SUV.
Adrian is a big fan of the X70 as detailed in his review video: th-cam.com/video/tZhcgx4McDs/w-d-xo.html
Is this video sponsored?
None of our videos are sponsored. All comments are from the bottom of our hearts.
Bring your father to work day?
😂
Your friend should just speak Chinese
He's actually a banana 😅
🤣🤣👍
RS = real slow
LOL!
wah the new guy's accent, voice tone and demeanor is so irritating. such a put off watching the vid
Malaysian accent, makes us unique 😃