Is the 2025 Honda CR-V Sport Touring the BEST hybrid compact SUV you should BUY?
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- The CR-V is one of Hondas top selling vehicles. On the outside of the Sport Touring you will discover 19in wheels, unique front fascia and trim. On the inside you will be greeted by a 2-tone leather interior and 9in infotainment system. Under the hood is a 2.0L inline-4 Hybrid. Is the 2025 Honda CR-V Sport Touring the BEST hybrid compact SUV?
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I bought this car in august 2024 , and I completed 2800 miles on it . Fun to ride 😊
Enjoy the recalls
@@Kevin-mk6jo bud hate too brake it to you every vehicle is having recalls don’t matter what you buy Honda GMC Toyota ford or Mazda ect
This needs 12.3 infotainment, cool seats, panoramic roof, and a digital cockpit.
cools seats are whatever and panoramic roof would be nice but i have a sunroof on my civic that i literally never use. 12.3 touchscreen would be nice tho
Thanks Raiti! Finally made my decision and your personal opinion of why you like this the best helped finalize my decision! Love watching all of your videos! Very informative and helpful....and tons of fun!
Still feel like this car is missing stuff. Ventilated seats, digital rear view, better cameras, panoramic roof maybe, a spare tire to name a few. Infotainment and gauge setup Is getting left behind by competition but not the worst
I just got a 2025 hybrid crv. To me it’s missing two important options. 360 bird’s eyes camera and ventilated seats.
And what about spare tire? Don’t you miss it?
I bought this car in silver and this is my first Hybrid. I got the sport touring hybrid and I love it, I’ve had it 2 weeks. The backing up sounds is taking some time on getting use to that, it’s a loud mechanical sound but other than having up you’d be hard pressed to find another great car like this, super fun to drive and very comfortable.
I covered the speaker at the front location with sound deadening material all around it and it has lessened the weird sound!
I also bought a 2025 CRV Hybrid Touring in solar silver.
I really love the car!
I traded in a 2016 Accord V6 Touring & this is so much more comfortable & drives a lot better.
@@ztekzhow you do all that?
I got it 1 month ago to uber and now I"m stuck with it. Can't uber because I can't see when the road are wet and dark outside. The headlights are good when the road are dry and dark outside but suicidal when it's rainy. Here is my dashcam driving in the rain: th-cam.com/video/FP7LAkcq8x0/w-d-xo.html
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That back seat comfort is unmatched in this class.
100%. Best vehicle in this class. Gotta go with the Highlander in the mid sized class though
Drove new CRV riding a Uber 3 times. You tell no lies. Spacious and comfortable
Also, for those with car seats, the 90 degree-opening rear doors are a major plus.
Alright Joe let’s see how many Twinkies we can fit in this CR-V!
I think you will be impressed!
Or 20 kids
Lol😂
Just bought this exact one this weekend! Great ride! Still getting used to. Thanks for the video!!!
You are so very welcome!
Joe I bought a 2025 white crv touring thanks to your review! wife love the comfortable ride, mpg and the Bose sound system.
@Raiti’s Rides: you nailed this one Joe. Big misses on a $42k vehicle; painted flares, no ventilated front seats, fake exhaust tip, front chrome rings. All need improvement. Nice work sir.
I bought a 2024 Honda cr v hybrid from Wallingford Honda dealer. First I gave $10,000. I have paid the monthly payments ahead of time. There have been problems since the first month I bought the car. They replaced most of the car, problems still persist. they told me that the car is new, but there are places where paint was applied to the door of the car. the car's engine is low on oil and the dealer says this is normal. every time they go, they add oil to the engine. The last time the general manager told me I can get the car back from you but you have to pay us $2000. I have a report on these listed issues. don't buy this car. I am sure you will regret it after buying it
You need to explain in more detail what is wrong with your vehicle besides the paint issue? The engine, the hybrid system, the transmission, the awd system, the suspension, the electronics???? It sounds like you got a lemon and I would be looking into your states laws regarding this.
And it has a recall if am not mistaken
great review, thx Raiti... we are thinking of purchasing this exact vehicle...
About a month ago I bought this exact same CRV in platinum white with the two-tone interior. I love the two-tone interior vs all black, but something a little strange is the headrest has white stitching and the seats, door arm rest, and steering wheel have orange stitching. Personally, I would have preferred the white stitching everywhere.
The back up camera is a major zonk and does not compete with its' class, also no spare tire is pretty disappointing. However, the pros (handling, exterior styling, comfort, interior space) definitely out way the cons.
Very few cars that have a hybrid have spare tires.
@@brokeboy87 Toyota, Mazda, and Ford do in this class.
Got the 2024 Sport L CRV last year which is very close to this one. You overlooked a couple of things. I had to spend $500 for a spare tire kit (which does stand nicely behind the cargo cover mechanism). The inflator kit is useless for our desert sidewall blowouts and I don't want to be towed, so now Honda Roadside team can at least change my tire. RAV 4 Hybrid provides one; same policy with Accord and Honda hybrids. Interestingly, Honda does provide a space for the compact spare in the Accord, but too cheap to put a spare in. The mechanical AWD system would be a dealbreaker for me, but here in the desert we don't use AWD much anyway and is often special order at some dealers. Some minor irritants. Honda cut the engine temp gauge that I had on my 2020 CRV (Toyota still uses them), and I wish they would have integrated the touchscreen nicely into the dash like you see on other SUVs. Overall, though, I am getting 45 mpg though in our hot summers, it goes below 40 as A/C takes a bit on fuel efficiency. Thanks for the good review.
love your videos, Joe. My son sometimes does his own impressions of your intros. He also wanted to know if you'll be at the 2024 LA auto show. Will you be there?
Oh wow that is so wonderful to hear! Yes I will be there!
@@RaitisRides my son's going to be there too! What time and day are you going to be there?
The usual great job, Mr. Raiti...although at my age, I don't have to worry as much about my 'family jewels.' I have a 2023 Sport Touring trim, which is identical except it was around 40k back then, in that gorgeous extra cost brighter metallic blue. For others in the market, the Sport Touring has a substantial price differential with the Sport...not sure about the smaller differential with the Sport-L, which didn't exist in 2023. The Sport Touring has some exclusive features compared, at least to the Sport. Navigation, AWD, Bose 12 speaker system...best ever in a Honda, heated steering wheel, nicer glossy trim than "lesser" CRVs inside, acoustic glass and wheel sound treatment exclusive to the Sport Touring (I test drove both, and you can tell the difference in refinement), standard AWD (also on Sport-L). I'm exceeding EPA urban cycle numbers in warm weather (often 41-44 mpg) and averaging the advertised 37 mpg in mixed driving...numbers are lower in cold weather. Body roll is minimal, braking feels excellent, offline torque is snappy! Passing power on level roads more than adequate, haven't tried much on uphill grades, hearing mixed reviews on the latter. As in all CRVs, seat height is PERFECT for arthritic knees. (I'd leased 7 previous high-end Accords, including the 2020 Touring edition, and the low seating getting in and out was a little ouch-y. The Touring CRV is slowER, but it's not slow. With 500 extra pounds and AWD, there's a mileage penalty compared to the Touring Accord, but living outside of Buffalo, I like having AWD. It seemed to work well in our only really wintry week last January.) FLAWS: I miss the HUD and, being King of Lost, the always-present compass. Vented seats? No big deal. Even on economy mode, the CRV AC cools beautifully. Sirius/XM drops out more frequently than it did in my Accords, and it's not just blocked signal horizon...haven't mentioned to my excellent dealer. Slight rattle every once in a while inside the left dash...not worth disassembling the dash when it hardly shows up. No fog lights? I don't care. They looked nice on my previous Touring Accord, but with the wide LED headlights (better on the CRV than in my last Accord), I noticed the fog lights on the Accord were absolutely superfluous. Sitting in my driveway, they made no difference on or off. The 2 new recalls on the steering box and fuel pump are a little worrisome though, so far, I have no symptoms. Other than these flaws, this is the most refined Honda I've leased, though I''m sure the Touring Accord would be just as refined and a little faster. At my age, I always leave all Honda Sensing switched on, and its occasional intrusiveness is worth it for safety (Less intrusive than in a Subaru Legacy I test drove). Adaptive cruise radar occasionally gets fooled by car in adjacent lane on a curve, but better than in my previous Accord. 10.1k miles...STILL look forward to every drive, and still feels like new.
I do these long comments only to cover a few extra matters not necessarily covered in your already comprehensive reviews...you're the best (and the most fun)! :D
4 exaust outlets 2 in the back 2 in front yay!!
Nice job, Joe! Thanks for the few giggles along the way!
by far the best reviews, thanks again.
5:23
Why are traditional light bulbs in the blinkers a "big no-no" ?
2:52 That’s why I ordered another black accented area parts, and replace the original sliver color, sliver doesn’t make sense.
Can you disable the pumped in sound like my BRZ? This gonna be the fam car.
Was thinking of getting this exact car tomorrow; however my 2022 Accord Touring has cool seats, Heads up Display, and ofc a spare tire. I’m so confused now 🤦♀️ kind of feel like keeping my accord
I bought this brand new for my wife. Currently it's at 2500 miles. Great car through and through but it struggles up hills..The regenerative breaking is addictive
40 MPG is great, but it should come with a panoramic roof and cooled seats 💺 for that price.
I was also a college sophomore in 1997, and I think that the engine in the original CR-V was also 2.0 L, but you could get it with a 5 speed manual and wring the hibbidy jibbity out of that 120 pony engine. All the men thought they were too “cute ute,” and then, over time, most people figured out that the high roof line and storage, the AWD, were all very practical in comparison to that Ford Taurus your Uncle would never sell that ate gasoline and spat repair bills. Most reviewers compared the CR-V to the Isuzu Rodeo, the Geo Tracker/Suzuki Vitara, the X-90, the Daihatsu Rocky, and some piece of convertible filth from Toyota I can’t remember the name of.
Things were so much simpler with a skipping Discman playing Red Hot Chili Peppers, eating Kenny Rodgers’ Roasters chicken and a Planet Hollywood cheeseburger in the armrest.
I’m really confused. Why does this have hood struts but not the Hilander or the grandhilander
Highlander? Not a big deal.
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What kind of camera you set up for this footage's recording. Please advise
All those lower trim pieces and fender arches come paint matched when you buy one of these in Europe. It makes it 20x better looking. They skimped out on this on the U.S. models and it completely cheapens the whole look of the vehicle.
Very nice ride for sure but I agree the fenders would look way better body colored but a beauty nevertheless. Great review Joe and always a pleasure to watch 👍🏼
It was another fine job on the camera work as well Steve .
Very thorough review Joe 👌
We seriously can’t do it without your support!
I don't mind the black plastic cladding. Looks okay and less paint to get dinged or scraped.
Interesting that the Fcev (Hydrogen Fuel Cel) version has the body colored flares.
It would be nice if you use your turn signals when changing lanes. Is there a camera in the mirror?
Curious about the total mpg range!! You showed like 386 or something like that. It has to be closer to 500 like the RAV4?.
Correction-368?. Kinda low
0:38 I was born on a backseat of Honda CRV
Probably made, too.😂
So, did you parents trade-in that car soon after?
Joe, great overall Review including the POV ride. 2 Features I think are immediately evident... Honda should have included a Power Steering wheel adjustment and Ventilated Seats. Honda's really do Hold Their values - probably the best in the business. The wife has a 16 CRV Touring with 49K miles on it - completely Trouble Free for 8 Years. It is a Chic Car, however, it does what it is intended for very Well. I like the new 24 , 25 (they are basically the same). FWIW, We have been getting 29-31 MPGs on the Highway for years. Mixed driving Suburbia 80% and Highway 20% in general, we get about 22.5 to 23 MPGs . The new InfoT. system is greatly improved, more size and room, and of course up to date Safety systems over our 16. But does that justify spending $42K (less about $15K for ours) to trade up. Maybe?. Based on the Honda 2.4L engine history, with 49K miles on it, it's just about Broken In.
Do you shoot the intro and outro one after the other and then when you say "let's get back to where it's started" you're actually going on your way back to return the vehicle?
My friend just bought one and the openning alert sound is the beginning notes to the song: The One That You Love by Air Supply! My wife and I start singing the song and my friend didnt get it.
So what's different from 2024? Also how does handling compare to competition? Not a whole lot of insight here.
Just bought! Hate the weird silver squares on the front so much, hopefully I can black them out. Otherwise what a nice ride.
Just got the rav4 hybrid and these two cars look very similar. I’m thinking about buying the crv also
One can dream. I have a 2015 sport crv. I looove her but shes starting to ache. White and beige leather interior. I really love my car lol but Ill need to check this one out.
That lower front silver piece and the window trim should be gloss black or flat black
Agree totally
@@RaitisRides Nothing a wrap can't fix- I changed both of these (and the rear lettering/rear exhausts, too) to all black. Changes the look of the car for sure 💪
My favorite suv. Period
Hoping that when they fully redesign this for 2027, the DRL/LEDs are improved, it gets more luxurious features, and that all the Honda lineup doesn’t have the same interior design layout.
The last-gen CR-V had led rear turn signals. I don’t understand why Honda went backwards.
Inflation
Just ordered mine in the white. Was just waiting for your review. Thanks Joe.
Don't like black wheel wells...should be (team) painted and missing fog lights.
I am so glad that I was bringing it to you! I feel your frustration on the wheels and fog lamps.
Although this model may not have it, why do people hate on CVT transmissions ? (I really wanna know b/c I'm really liking the new CRV).
CX-50 is available as a hybrid now! Can you review one soon please
Love your thorough and practical reviews Joe! I think it is an excellent SUV but I prefer eAWD over mechanical as the electric AWD involves next to nothing breakable so timeless system. I think Toyota did a genius move there.
Let Mr. UBER Rider tell you. Ive taken 3 new Honda CRV Hybrids..and i must say the entire vehicle drives and is designed wayyyy better than the Rav 4. Hands down. I was so comfortable in that CRV. And its quick as hell.
The rear lights have that Volvo look which I like
Has it had all of the recalls completed?
U serious? Honda just admitted to the issue with the stiff tight steering. It'll be years to replace all of them. People are scheduling appointments, and parts are being delivered. It's going to be a lot of servicing
I bought one, you didn't mention no spare tire, just a can of fix o flat. Not going to help you if the tire blows. Had to buy an after market which takes up the trunk area. Shoulder harness rubs my neck, yes I have adjusted it. Guess I'm different, not loving it.
I prefer black wheels or matte Grey , just got my wife a cx5 carbon fiber edition with black wheels just prefer that over two tones or silver these days. We considered this but for the money and look we decided to Mazda
Joe said Thomas Edison bulb for the indicator 😂😂😂
I always prefer painted wheel trim however in a grocery getter like this it means no dings from car doors if it gets whacked.
A lot of people don’t know where the name CRV derived from.
Civic
Recreational
Vehicle
No wonder why 80% of the interior is like my 2022 civic ex
That’s so very tight! Thanks for sharing that!
@@samandrade9854very good observation
Comfortable reliable vehicle...
CRV: California Redemption Value
Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍
I sure hope that tank isn’t full for only 368 miles. I got a 2015 CRV and can get that!
In warm weather, when I top off my tank it shows 480-495 miles range, consistently. I guess the tested model here had done some miles before the taping.
Eliminate chrome inserts on the front, add fog lights and hook the black wheels (give you chrome with black option).
Thanks for the great review. I’m considering crv and Kia sportage hybrid…which one for reliability? I want to keep the car for many years.🎉
Go for the Honda CRV.
Better car, more reliable & it’ll have great resale value.
Nissan Kicks 2025 or Honda H-RV 2025 or Corolla Cross ?? I dont decided
Does this trim have B mode on it?
I always thought teacher when I watched your videos now I know why.
Awesome car for my grandma 😊
Just wanna know, has anything changed since 2023?
no spare tire or tire kit? Skipped the cargo floor lid.
Sorry about that Robert!
The Honda CRV is one of the most sensible choices, but the Hyundai Tuscan hybrid holds my attention for overall style and value.
is that the one from Italy?
Everyone has their favorites
@@remyd8767I see what you did there 😂
But which one would you finance
Good luck with the junk hyundai
Love the white paint and white accents inside. Some of the tech stuff I can get over coming from a pretty old car. Only thing I wish it had was vented seats!
If I ever get this car the only thing I’d probably do is blackout wrapping on all of the chrome accents on the exterior. Chrome is out on these types of cars, manufacturers need to stop doing it. There’s a chrome delete package for the 2025 model on Amazon.
Happy Friday buddy, great review as always 🦾
Please please please do the Hybrid Civic hatchback sport touring!!
La mejor en su segmento.
Why are we removing Fog lights. In Florida there’s insane fog at night and in the morning near the rivers/ lakes
Wish the offered a rugged package version of the hybrid, for a small price change like Toyota does.
We need that Cx50 hybrid review ASAP!!
Amen brother! CX50 hybrid game changer.
Such a glorious history, the legendary CR-Vs of Le Mans. I have the ‘23 hybrid.
I love what you did there
Front end got a bit of a change but the rear and the interior is the same as before, but regardless, i still like the CR-V!
I dont like the rear
What are you comparing to?
Hi Joe in regards to the CRV, i live in Trinidad 🇹🇹 in the Caribbean and our model comes with the led fog lights
Where are they imported from?
How about ventilated front seats? Is that offered in the top trim?
Honda philosophy: Touchbscreen in CRV, irritating trackpad in Acura RDX.
We need a new rule for car manufacturers where if they're charging more than $30K for something, it needs to have heated seats, heated steering wheel, ventilated seats, and a 360 camera.
Toyota has a new Rav4 Hybrid coming out next year.
It COULD be announced at next month's LA Auto Show
This month?
Actually, the Mazda CX-50 is now available as a hybrid, with the Toyota RAV4 system.
Looking forward to the RR review/compo with the CR-V!
Another great review but nothing new for ‘25 for the CRV is disappointing
Maybe we see a fully digital dash display when Honda refreshes the CR-V for 2026 (if they refresh it).
you did not mention that wiper zonk 🤣😂🤣😂
Hi, the real OG compact crossover/SUV had been the VW Golf Country. On this idea Toyota developed the RAV 4. So the germans invented an other new car category!
Just got recalled
Ford Escape is all Asian car brands inspiration. The entire interior lay out gives Ford Escape. Which is totally ok. I just wish ppl realized over sea brands have to have an American brand precedent to go off of. .....example Nissan Large Suvs comapred to GMCs means they literally decided to emualte some type of design elements.
Yesterday, I discovered that there was a car that was similar to this was crashed in an LA Freeway at 120 mph during a cop chase. I felt bad to the owner of that car.
totally unnecessary info lol
no ventilated seats was a show stopper for me 😞
how many little debbies brownies fit on the side of the door cubbies?
Ive yet to ride in a Mid Size Compact SuV that drove better tban the new Ford Escape. Best feeling steering and power delivery ive driven in.
Viva the CR-V!
I love the color but it have to mixed it with different colors
Lot of road noise and gear shifter gets very hard after couple of years.
I don't like front exhaust
Nice style
Like The Honda CR-V Sport👍🏻👌🏻🏁🚙💨!