As a person who watches hundreds of reviews, yours is much better than most sales rep videos, and some of the auto journalists! Cheers from Montreal, Quebec, Canada where HRV sales are up with models on lots ready, and Honda has lowered the finance rate. You have the base VTEC engine, which will last forever -:)
@flightattendantsteven We just purchased the 2024 HONDA HR-V EX-L AWD Modern Steel Metallic with Grey interior. This was almost 2 weeks ago. Also in family we purchased a 2024 Honda Civic Sport Hatchback a bit over a month ago. Not done I'm the one getting a 2025 Pilot Elite. We are replacing our vehicles that are all over 15yrs old. Keeping 2 but not as highway and daily drivers. Mine is approaching 25yrs but lower mileage. The other is a 17yr old Honda Ridgeline Pickup Truck 235,000+miles. It was the travel vehicle and daily driver. But we'll keep it in family for pickup truck duty. I myself have owned Honda or Acura vehicles for 44yrs. Only 4 for myself but others in family. But you commented on Base LX features vs EX-L. The EX-L has leather seating leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shift know. Power slide-tilt moonroof and power drivers seat. You also get upgraded Audio System 180 watt more speakers 8. You can only get XM-Sirus satellite radio on EX-L trim. So this HR-V EX-L AWD is my older sisters we're in our early and upper 60s. She has XM-Sirus subscription for home auto and phone. So once the little 3 month trail subscription ends on HRV she can use her existing subscription in the vehicle. You also get a 9 inch Color infotainment screen on the EX-L trim. The Base LX and Sport only get 7 inch. My nephew new Civic Sport Hatchback has that. I picked that out for him just like HR-V for sister. When you get EX-L you get Auto Dimming Rear View mirror. So you don't need to flip the switch on back of rear view mirror when bright lights behind. It's a button to turn it on off. I have that feature in my 25yr old Acura sedan. With the Blind Spot Warning System in side mirrors. You also get Rear Cross Traffic Monitor. So when backing up if other vehicles crossing behind out of view it will detect them. The Blind Spot Warning System adds about $550 to price of vehicle. The Auto-Start also is for summer to cool down vehicle before you get in. It's a few more features the EX-L adds like locking Total Sticker Price EX-L AWD Modern Steel Metallic $31,550.00.
I'm not done yet but I LOVE this video and your energy. You mentioned the door handle space for jewelry. Such a great detail that I (someone who wears 65 rings) didn't even think of.
Love it! I’m going to buy one as soon as I sell my house! I was going to get black but I like your white! Thanks for sharing Steven! Glad to see 10 inches wasn’t a problem! 😆
I’m looking to buy the HRV and I’ve watched countless reviews by lay people and car people alike, yours is by far the best and most comprehensive! Honda owes you a cheque Sir! Thanks for an amazing review 😊
Excellent car review! Congratulations on your new car. I don't like the lane assist feature either. My daughter has it on her car and it startles me when I drive it. I love the platinum white color and the white interior. Thanks for the video. Stay safe.
Yes it doesn't have blistering acceleration but it also doesnt have a turbo which means it'll last longer. The 2.0 is an awesome engine! Hope you enjoy your HR-V!
You're going to love it. The only complaint that I really hear is that it doesn't have the rocket like pick-up that people expect...but I drove next to a Bentley on the strip the other day....I had music playing and it was a beautiful day. I literally blew the Bentley's driver a kiss and thought, isn't my car cute?! Then, I sped away from him when the light turned green. The HR-V is a great little car.
Nice car, Stephen! The wiper fluid IN the wipers is genius. My rear wiper and fluid spray never come anywhere close to each other. It's so annoying to have s smeared rear windshield.
You are adorable! I learned so much about this vehicle, and I loved knowing why you liked something or not. Your approach to reviewing the Honda HRV LX was both informative and entertaining! 😊 You made me laugh with your wit! Thanks so much for this great review! I also just subscribed to your channel! You are a delight! ❤
Great video for a non car person, but I guess you watch a lot of other videos. Like your previous HR-V, this one is very reliable, with great longevity with this engine, and compact, but great utility and practical. The upper level Sport and EX-L trims have more features, bells and whistles, but the base LX that you jave is still very well equipped and just right for what you need and want. All trims are available with FWD or AWD, but in non snow areas, you are more likely to find the LX especially, as well as the other trims in FWD. However, even the FWD had the snow mode, in addition to the econsnd normal mode, as well as hill descent assist to help going slower down steep hills without having to use your brakes as much. As a car techie and enthusiast, I plan to get the Sport for my next vehicle. It has everything I want and need with the planned OEM accessories and things I plan to add with aftermarket items. You basically have a Honda Civic SUV with a higher riding height, so you have the Honda quality and dependability, and all the safety suite features. The HR-V is very well designed with nice styling inside and out, with Civic derived dashboard. Some think it's ugly, but looks are subjective and their opinion my reflect uniformity uniformity with their own appearance. Unlike the Civic, even the new top trim Hybrids coming bout soon, the HR-V has full LED lighting inside and out, including the cool roof mounted capacitive touch ceiling lights. The sound system is pretty good for a factory stereo, even in the base LX version. I may upgrade the speakers and amp with my favorite aftermarket brand, but then again, I may not. The things I dislike is the lack of an engine coolant temperature gauge, wimpy horn, which I plan to upgrade, no left seat map pocket and no 12 volt outlet in the front, ibstead of thecrear hatch area. And yes, the seats on the LX and Sport are supportive and more comfortable snd supportive thst the leather seats in the top EX-L trim, especially on long trips, and you could always get seat covers. There's a nice leather set front and rear online for $100. That dead pedal aka left foot rest adds to the comfort and everything is aesthetically pleasing and ergonomic, with innovative design, especially for the center console. You may want to add a dashcam preferably with a front and rear camera. They may come in hsndy in case of accudents or other events for documentation and tonprotect yourself from lisbility. There are expensive models, but many very affordable ones, too.
Thanks for posting this. Boomer here... I just bought the base 2025 exact same spec'd / colored car....The the price went up a thousand for the 25 models. Out the door with tax, tag (and a bunch of tacked on dealer add-on horse sh$%t that they force you to include). Total for everything was 28K delivered with two "free" oil changes.... I chose this over the Toyota Cross because build quality, paint and interior aesthetics were more appealing.... although I would appreciate it being made fifty miles north of our southern border, I don't really give a crap who's hands turned the wrenches to make the car.... And another thing, how fast do you really need it to go to get you to Publix and back?
Thanks so much for this. Great video! Definitely going to take a test drive now. Your review was very thorough and hilarious at the same time. I’ll bet you’re a hoot on a coast-Coast flight as well!
I came to TH-cam to learn about this car too and this is a great review, I am going to test drive a 24 HRV LX and it makes me more excited 😊 thank you!
I got that exact model and color as you and I love it 😍, I don’t need to spend more on a different trim cause the base model has the necessary I need for my first brand new car 🎉, thanks for your review btw
Your review is amazing and hilarious - what you mentioned as "small details" are actually quite interesting to know for me. I'm a tall girl and I was concerned. Much more assured before a test drive. Thank you!
I enjoyed this video more than I expected. Watching at 2x probably helped. 😆 Love that light gray interior - I thought black was the only color available.
The HR-V is really a sharp looking car. Congrats again, Steven! And it's the little details that make thing go above and beyond so I'm with you on the little details that are so exciting. 🥰🥰
I just bought the 2024 HRV LX AWD, AWD is $1500 more on the LX. Merging onto highway and passing has been just fine. Got the Norduc Forest Pearl exterior with gray interior. Watched this very helpful video before I purchased.
You gave a great review. I am so happy for you. I live in Arizona and just went from a white car to a black car last year. The first time in my entire life I have ever owned a black car. It was 30 days of over 100 degrees and I didn't notice any difference in temperature due to color of car. they were both HOT!!. Might I suggest, as this really helps here, a reflective window sun shade. That is what really kept the steering wheel from burning my flesh off during the heat. IMO, splurge and get the one specifically made your your make/model/year. I had a generic and then I bought one from the dealer and BAM, there was a big difference in fit and the one from dealer really did make a difference. Besides, I can find my car easier in the lot because in the window is the name of model of my car so it stands out.
Even after just a few weeks with this car I'm never going back to a black one. It seemed every time I walked past my black car I'd find a little teeny scratch. It always seemed to be dusty and if it rained my car looked like I had been four-wheeling! The white seems to look cleaner longer.
Very nice car 😊thanks for sharing so much detail. For me the reason I picked the 2021 model was for is small size as I am only 5ft tall🤦♀️ so right now it’s perfect for my needs. I can imagine for you Steven getting the extra room is fabulous 😊
Nice review Steven. White is my favorite color. It barely shows dirt. Black is the worst for keeping clean. I have a 2019 HRV I bought almost a year ago with just 7,000 miles on it. I just love it. It's Amethyst. (purple) EX-L which means all the bells and whistles. Most I don't need but love the moonroof. At 71 years, too much for me too learn with the big screen stuff. lol. I once had a great relationship with a flight attendant back in the 90"s. You remind me of him; attractive and so funny and witty. . Greetings from western Mass. (Bill)
I just got mine on Monday. Love it! May I ask where you purchased that container you store all your stuff in located on the right side of the center console? Thanks. You are so much fun!
Very nice! You have the Honda HRV LX. I have a 2023 Honda HRV SPORT in the Milano Red color and I absolutely love it. After 5,000 miles and after having her for a year now I love her. She is amazing and I named her Scarlet.
Thanks for this video. I'm planning to get the base model, too, but i like the urban grey pearl color, which they don't have on the base model. Too sad😅 & also, I live in Canada, so I guess it justifies that I need to get the sport trim😅
The lack of umpph for passing on the highway makes me hesitate to buy. I no longer have a lead foot,but I want to feel safe. I had trouble getting into CRV and Forester, too high for me, but this is sort of perfect height to access. STEVEN, this is a GREAT review,thank you.
You meant to say "blinkah" right? PS How often would one expect to use heated seats in Las Vegas (unless heated seats in July is a kink - not that there's anything wrong with that).
Beautiful car! Oh my goodness, what a surprise when the horses came by, lol! Awesome that you can use your phone GPS, I also love the rear camera lines, I used to have trouble parking straight into my parking space at home.
Great review!! The HR-V just caught my eye for the 1st time the other day. I'm a Civic gal, but I think my next car will be this one. Question! The feature with the gas tank where it's accessible when the car is unlocked-- When you put the car in Park, do the doors unlock automatically or does one need to remember to unlock the car each time? (I live in NJ where we don't pump our own gas- so, not getting out of the car.) Thanks!
You can change the settings as to when the car locks. I think I have my doors lock when I take it out of park and into drive. I think I have it unlock when I put it into park. I think that's how it goes. But you can change the settings to however you like it to be.
We just got the 2024 HR-V EX-L AWD and 2024 Honda Civic Sport Hatchback in the family. The Civic Sport is my nephew’s but I picked it out for him. So I'm the car guy. So myself and his mother helped him replace his aging car in emergency. Then his mother got the itch she wanted a newer vehicle. She has a 2007 Ridgeline Pickup Truck with high mileage. She's keeping it but wanted something newer. So back to Honda Dealership last weekend. But I'm the one with the oldest vehicle in the family 2000 Acura 3.2TL sedan. So I'm getting 2025 Pilot Elite. But many features work the same on all vehicles. The settings. But you don't really want to have it set when placed in Park Door unlocks. If you in bad area just have to stop and put in Park your door unlocks. My 2000 Acura aftermarket alarm system gave me features like this almost 25yrs ago.
Steven , wonderful intro to your new baby. And wonderful that you like and enjoy it. By the way, I imagine this is fairly similar. I have a 2023 Soul, and it has 43 computers to do all these great things. Yours most likely about the same number. As for the lane assist and automatic correction, the first time that happened to me and this little sound occurred and the steering wheel automatically moved without my permission, I thought something had gone wrong. When I did figure it out, I am like you. I said to the Soul - hey, let me drive the car myself. Have you decided on a name fit it yet? The only one I had with a name was my 1969 Pontiac LeMans. My boss at night, also gay, named it the Blue Cock Wagon, which was abbreviated by my first partner to the BCW. I never named any of mine. My partner called his Blanche Buick. Hugs to you, Ms. E, and Mr. B. Wonder if they would enjoy being chauffeured in the Honda? Herm
Hi Steven, I loved the car tour. For the base model, it sure has a lot of great features. Do you remember when air conditioning was an upgrade, not standard in a car? Also, do you remember the Little Wing Windows or Vent Windows? They were the next best thing to air conditioning. You flipped them open to get some fresh air. Those were the days. Lol 😂
What a nice car!! So many nice features. Love that coin holder on the door and that the back seats can go totally flat. Wow, love the gps connection. Such Learning curve w a new car. What was w the horse/ hearse!?! Lol.
I had a 20 Fit EX and wanted a new Honda last year. I wanted a 23 Accord EX. I had 8200 equity in my Fit trade. In Texas, my insurance was going up in my 6 months 445.00 on the Accord after getting a cheaper insurance carrier. A Civic was 440.00 more for insurance. The lowest insurance increase was 235.00 on a 24 HRV EXL. So I decided to get the 24 HRV EXL. On lower insurance alone. I paid 29,000 MSRP. No mark ups. I put 2K down plus my trade 8200. Got an ext warranty for 6 years, 100,000 miles. I financed 20,500. My loan is at 5.9 apr. Not the 9.97 average. I pay extra principal on my 342.00 payment. I’m down to 11,800 in 10 months. So far, so good but I would like lumbar in my power seat and better gas mileage but I work at home. This is on the Civic platform now so a much better suspension and ride vs the Fit. If you compare the trims, if you can afford the EXL you’ll get it. This is a good review. Thanks Steve! Wish I was in Vegas to grab coffee. I’ll be payment free in 2.5-3 years. No 1000 car payments for me. My insurance is 229.00 a month for full coverage. Mine is a front wheel drive. I got the last HRV the dealer had. It was the show room car Milano Red.
I’m wondering why you. Just wouldn’t use the optional camera ports that came with the truck, they plug in at the bumper, and work through the factory touch screen , and work with the factory cameras that came with the truck no extra screens to mount no extra wires , however the factory accessory is very expensive
What camera ports on what truck? There is one USB port to connect a phone to the screen for using Google maps. The highest trim package offers wireless connection. But the base model and the sport model both require a USB cord.
@@flightattendantsteven you have to go to a professional window tinter. nowadays, you don't even have to go dark. there are window films that are light but still reject 90%+ solar heat.
Corolla Cross will be your better bang for your money with available features and options and reliability alone. The tipping point is it comes in Hybrid. So either version of the Corolla Cross will offer very good and better fuel economy than the HR-V along with more features.
@@JustinAdams84 Thank you. The only real downfall I see with the Cross is that there's a little less leg room in the back seats, but not a deal breaker. Honda seems to be having more issues with their CVT's.
Aloha from North Shore, O’ahu! I have been binge watching you today since I had to avoid my usual beaching to do stuff in house and though it’s got nothing to do with your car, I was wondering why you only go to Goodwill? Here in Hawai’i I actually prefer Savers and Salvation Army over Goodwill. I am sure they have those in Vegas (the 9th island). Also been wondering if you have tried Zippy’s yet? It opened its first location on mainland in Vegas recently. Zippy’s is the best fast food ever, it’s Hawaiian style. I love their Korean fried chicken plate lunch and their ox tail soup and won ton min. Please go to Zippy’s and let us know how you like it! Mahalo nui! Sending lots of aloha to my favourite FA TH-camr!
I've never heard of Ziggy's. But I'll look it up. I go to Goodwill because other The thrift stores in the area are never as good. The salvation army's here are the worst! Plus we have 17 or 18 Goodwills in the Las Vegas Valley alone.
Great video on your new car! Perfect for your needs. I'm the kind of person that a car is to get you from point A to point B... I don't need all the bells and whistles. Enjoy your new 2024!! Are electric cars big in Vegas?.
There are some electric cars but I don't know how efficient the batteries are especially during the summer. I would imagine the extreme heat over the course of months would kill batteries.
Anyone having issues with windshield cracks that rapidly spread? Gotta be from minimal impact because I never witness the object hit, I just get in my car and there’s a crack and within 12 hours it’s doubled in size. Replace one windshield that had 2 cracks, one with that took place inside of 24hrs of driving off the lot. About to replace a 2nd windshield and only had the vehicle 4 months.
I've heard that there have been issues with the rear window. Though, I haven't seen any issues at all. And the roads in Las Vegas are not very forgiving. So far so good!
I went to the office and asked if I had to do anything. They said no, as long as I use my card to get in and out of the lot it doesn't matter what I'm actually driving.
Let me apologize for trying to talk yo you into keeping Shemee. If you are not comfortable. Even if the car is reliable and frugal you would fall out of love with it. After it's broken in have you planned an road trip adventure?
I was thinking of hitting Valley of fire again. But there's nowhere within a reasonable driving distance that I really really want to go to. Although I'm also thinking of going to Zion which would probably be a road trip. So maybe that.
The sluggish engines, unrewarding handling and mostly cheap interiors have kept me from buying Hondas. But may reconsider since I really need reliability more than fun.
You're right, this does not have a lot of pickup and go. But driving in the city, I am always leaving the pack. I love this car! It's relatively small on the outside, but like the Doctor Who Tardis, it's much larger on the inside.
It’s so cheapy and Ford Escape looking. With its cheap poorly thought out interior and lacking technology with Honda’s premium pricing the HR-V misses the mark. Even in its higher trims the car doesn’t get better or enough features to constitute the premium pricing. The seats are super uncomfortable and the backseat comes with no real cup holders since Honda removed the fold down arm rest. The car feels cheap and poorly thought out. Even in the highest trim Honda lacks added technology and comfort features found on more and better equipped competitors. The HR-V also works with an underpowered engine that can’t do well on highways or barely country roads and the worst fuel economy of any model it competes with. Honda banking on its supposed reliability standings while it’s been noted they are now ranking lower than Nissan and Chevy in reliability. I have a 23 CR-V Hybrid and it’s so underwhelming and has so many issues. The lacking technology in the infotainment is completely broken. Unable to play music regardless and no FM since they don’t offer HD or Sirius options any longer. They want you to rely heavily on CarPlay and Android to pick up their cheap lacking infotainment. The USB-A Honda continues to force customers to use shows the cheapness as USB-C is a more reliable use for data to the unit but even then Honda’s terrible infotainment system will barely work and cut off the connection. The heated seats are trash and don’t even work. Heating one spot of my CR-V I’d hope they didn’t mess up the other model’s heated seats. Honda no longer deserves the praise and premium pricing they think they deserve to add to these cars till they can finally offer options the rest of the market is providing.
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I know you've said you don't do any promotions, but Honda will love this video.
As a person who watches hundreds of reviews, yours is much better than most sales rep videos, and some of the auto journalists! Cheers from Montreal, Quebec, Canada where HRV sales are up with models on lots ready, and Honda has lowered the finance rate. You have the base VTEC engine, which will last forever -:)
Thanks! That's very kind of you!
@flightattendantsteven We just purchased the 2024 HONDA HR-V EX-L AWD Modern Steel Metallic with Grey interior. This was almost 2 weeks ago. Also in family we purchased a 2024 Honda Civic Sport Hatchback a bit over a month ago. Not done I'm the one getting a 2025 Pilot Elite.
We are replacing our vehicles that are all over 15yrs old. Keeping 2 but not as highway and daily drivers. Mine is approaching 25yrs but lower mileage. The other is a 17yr old Honda Ridgeline Pickup Truck 235,000+miles. It was the travel vehicle and daily driver.
But we'll keep it in family for pickup truck duty.
I myself have owned Honda or Acura vehicles for 44yrs. Only 4 for myself but others in family.
But you commented on Base LX features vs EX-L. The EX-L has leather seating leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shift know.
Power slide-tilt moonroof and power drivers seat. You also get upgraded Audio System 180 watt more speakers 8. You can only get XM-Sirus satellite radio on EX-L trim. So this HR-V EX-L AWD is my older sisters we're in our early and upper 60s. She has XM-Sirus subscription for home auto and phone. So once the little 3 month trail subscription ends on HRV she can use her existing subscription in the vehicle.
You also get a 9 inch Color infotainment screen on the EX-L trim. The Base LX and Sport only get 7 inch.
My nephew new Civic Sport Hatchback has that. I picked that out for him just like HR-V for sister. When you get EX-L you get Auto Dimming Rear View mirror. So you don't need to flip the switch on back of rear view mirror when bright lights behind. It's a button to turn it on off. I have that feature in my 25yr old Acura sedan.
With the Blind Spot Warning System in side mirrors. You also get Rear Cross Traffic Monitor.
So when backing up if other vehicles crossing behind out of view it will detect them. The Blind Spot Warning System adds about $550 to price of vehicle.
The Auto-Start also is for summer to cool down vehicle before you get in.
It's a few more features the EX-L adds like locking Total Sticker Price EX-L AWD Modern Steel Metallic $31,550.00.
I love your personality and your review of this model was the only one I enjoyed watching. Totally sold on getting this car! thank you :)
Good choice!
I'm not done yet but I LOVE this video and your energy. You mentioned the door handle space for jewelry. Such a great detail that I (someone who wears 65 rings) didn't even think of.
Love it! I’m going to buy one as soon as I sell my house! I was going to get black but I like your white! Thanks for sharing Steven! Glad to see 10 inches wasn’t a problem! 😆
I’m looking to buy the HRV and I’ve watched countless reviews by lay people and car people alike, yours is by far the best and most comprehensive! Honda owes you a cheque Sir! Thanks for an amazing review 😊
Thanks!!
the funnel thing for the gas is actually nice, I see more expensive cars and they dont even have that thoughtful accessory.
Excellent car review! Congratulations on your new car. I don't like the lane assist feature either. My daughter has it on her car and it startles me when I drive it. I love the platinum white color and the white interior. Thanks for the video. Stay safe.
Thank you for introducing us to The Gal With No Plan!! Her spirit is amazing and her joy and excitement is infectious!!!!
Thanks for the tour of your new Honda! Have an amazing weekend!
Yes it doesn't have blistering acceleration but it also doesnt have a turbo which means it'll last longer. The 2.0 is an awesome engine! Hope you enjoy your HR-V!
Excellent review thank you. We purchased the same base model and are waiting for it to be delivered in about a week.
You're going to love it. The only complaint that I really hear is that it doesn't have the rocket like pick-up that people expect...but I drove next to a Bentley on the strip the other day....I had music playing and it was a beautiful day. I literally blew the Bentley's driver a kiss and thought, isn't my car cute?! Then, I sped away from him when the light turned green. The HR-V is a great little car.
Excellent review! You possess great presentation skills. Nice job.
Nice car, Stephen! The wiper fluid IN the wipers is genius. My rear wiper and fluid spray never come anywhere close to each other. It's so annoying to have s smeared rear windshield.
You are adorable! I learned so much about this vehicle, and I loved knowing why you liked something or not. Your approach to reviewing the Honda HRV LX was both informative and entertaining! 😊 You made me laugh with your wit! Thanks so much for this great review! I also just subscribed to your channel!
You are a delight! ❤
You're very kind! Thank you so much.
Great video for a non car person, but I guess you watch a lot of other videos.
Like your previous HR-V, this one is very reliable, with great longevity with this engine, and compact, but great utility and practical. The upper level Sport and EX-L trims have more features, bells and whistles, but the base LX that you jave is still very well equipped and just right for what you need and want.
All trims are available with FWD or AWD, but in non snow areas, you are more likely to find the LX especially, as well as the other trims in FWD. However, even the FWD had the snow mode, in addition to the econsnd normal mode, as well as hill descent assist to help going slower down steep hills without having to use your brakes as much.
As a car techie and enthusiast, I plan to get the Sport for my next vehicle. It has everything I want and need with the planned OEM accessories and things I plan to add with aftermarket items.
You basically have a Honda Civic SUV with a higher riding height, so you have the Honda quality and dependability, and all the safety suite features.
The HR-V is very well designed with nice styling inside and out, with Civic derived dashboard. Some think it's ugly, but looks are subjective and their opinion my reflect uniformity uniformity with their own appearance. Unlike the Civic, even the new top trim Hybrids coming bout soon, the HR-V has full LED lighting inside and out, including the cool roof mounted capacitive touch ceiling lights.
The sound system is pretty good for a factory stereo, even in the base LX version. I may upgrade the speakers and amp with my favorite aftermarket brand, but then again, I may not.
The things I dislike is the lack of an engine coolant temperature gauge, wimpy horn, which I plan to upgrade, no left seat map pocket and no 12 volt outlet in the front, ibstead of thecrear hatch area.
And yes, the seats on the LX and Sport are supportive and more comfortable snd supportive thst the leather seats in the top EX-L trim, especially on long trips, and you could always get seat covers. There's a nice leather set front and rear online for $100.
That dead pedal aka left foot rest adds to the comfort and everything is aesthetically pleasing and ergonomic, with innovative design, especially for the center console.
You may want to add a dashcam preferably with a front and rear camera. They may come in hsndy in case of accudents or other events for documentation and tonprotect yourself from lisbility. There are expensive models, but many very affordable ones, too.
You are right no engine coolant gauge, I just bought and now realize and there shoukd be one.... horn is whimpy. Nice subcompact SUV.
Thanks for the video! Picking up my 2024 HRV today!
Enjoy!!! You're going to love this car!
I just got my EXL about a week ago and I love it as much.As I thought I would
Best part of that car is easy to get in and out, AC amazing. I got a flat tire psi was at 14 still drove great all the way to discount tires.
Oh I saw issues with the back glass shattering. Hope they fixed that with your model.
Thanks for posting this. Boomer here... I just bought the base 2025 exact same spec'd / colored car....The the price went up a thousand for the 25 models. Out the door with tax, tag (and a bunch of tacked on dealer add-on horse sh$%t that they force you to include). Total for everything was 28K delivered with two "free" oil changes.... I chose this over the Toyota Cross because build quality, paint and interior aesthetics were more appealing.... although I would appreciate it being made fifty miles north of our southern border, I don't really give a crap who's hands turned the wrenches to make the car.... And another thing, how fast do you really need it to go to get you to Publix and back?
Thanks so much for this. Great video! Definitely going to take a test drive now. Your review was very thorough and hilarious at the same time. I’ll bet you’re a hoot on a coast-Coast flight as well!
You are an excellent car reviewer! One of the best I have watched!
You are a natural car sales person...
I came to TH-cam to learn about this car too and this is a great review, I am going to test drive a 24 HRV LX and it makes me more excited 😊 thank you!
What a fantastic car!! Robust and elegant on the outside, and so ergonomic for tall people on the inside. Congratulations!
I got that exact model and color as you and I love it 😍, I don’t need to spend more on a different trim cause the base model has the necessary I need for my first brand new car 🎉, thanks for your review btw
Your review is amazing and hilarious - what you mentioned as "small details" are actually quite interesting to know for me. I'm a tall girl and I was concerned. Much more assured before a test drive. Thank you!
I enjoyed this video more than I expected. Watching at 2x probably helped. 😆 Love that light gray interior - I thought black was the only color available.
The HR-V is really a sharp looking car. Congrats again, Steven! And it's the little details that make thing go above and beyond so I'm with you on the little details that are so exciting. 🥰🥰
Honda should pay u for the great video.. I would consider buying a Honda after watching your video.
Me too, I had a great time watching your video.
I mean Steven’s video.
I just bought the 2024 HRV LX AWD, AWD is $1500 more on the LX. Merging onto highway and passing has been just fine. Got the Norduc Forest Pearl exterior with gray interior. Watched this very helpful video before I purchased.
I'm glad you like your car! I think it's a fantastic choice especially for city living.
Thanks for this review. I will be purchasing this vehicle
I love my 24 Sport! Great technology! In a small package. With a great engine that will last you a long time!
I live in Michigan! Need the AWD!
You gave a great review. I am so happy for you. I live in Arizona and just went from a white car to a black car last year. The first time in my entire life I have ever owned a black car. It was 30 days of over 100 degrees and I didn't notice any difference in temperature due to color of car. they were both HOT!!. Might I suggest, as this really helps here, a reflective window sun shade. That is what really kept the steering wheel from burning my flesh off during the heat. IMO, splurge and get the one specifically made your your make/model/year. I had a generic and then I bought one from the dealer and BAM, there was a big difference in fit and the one from dealer really did make a difference. Besides, I can find my car easier in the lot because in the window is the name of model of my car so it stands out.
Even after just a few weeks with this car I'm never going back to a black one. It seemed every time I walked past my black car I'd find a little teeny scratch. It always seemed to be dusty and if it rained my car looked like I had been four-wheeling! The white seems to look cleaner longer.
Very nice car 😊thanks for sharing so much detail. For me the reason I picked the 2021 model was for is small size as I am only 5ft tall🤦♀️ so right now it’s perfect for my needs. I can imagine for you Steven getting the extra room is fabulous 😊
I hope Honda seas this video! Just think u use to sleep in the back of a van and now u r driving a brand new car ! Nice work !
Nice review Steven. White is my favorite color. It barely shows dirt. Black is the worst for keeping clean. I have a 2019 HRV I bought almost a year ago with just 7,000 miles on it. I just love it. It's Amethyst. (purple) EX-L which means all the bells and whistles. Most I don't need but love the moonroof. At 71 years, too much for me too learn with the big screen stuff. lol. I once had a great relationship with a flight attendant back in the 90"s. You remind me of him; attractive and so funny and witty. . Greetings from western Mass. (Bill)
Thank you for the compliment!
You managed to mention those extra 10" without giggling! You've matured lolol!
Having handled the topic I was better equipped to handle it a second time. Lol!
I just got mine on Monday. Love it! May I ask where you purchased that container you store all your stuff in located on the right side of the center console? Thanks. You are so much fun!
Thanks! I found it at Goodwill. It's handy but makes the seat uncomfortable for a passenger.
Very nice! You have the Honda HRV LX. I have a 2023 Honda HRV SPORT in the Milano Red color and I absolutely love it. After 5,000 miles and after having her for a year now I love her. She is amazing and I named her Scarlet.
Loved the video.. And i love the grayish greenish color!!!! lol.. 😍
By the way, I love your car in the white!
I don’t usually do white. But it’s nice in that color as well! Hope you’re enjoying it! ☺️
Update: I got the 2024 Sport a day after watching this. I appreciate you so much!
Nice!
You are such a gifted speaker!
You would be a great helpful car salesman. I'm just echoing what others have said. Nice car!
Thanks for this video. I'm planning to get the base model, too, but i like the urban grey pearl color, which they don't have on the base model. Too sad😅 & also, I live in Canada, so I guess it justifies that I need to get the sport trim😅
Outstanding review of this car is very helpful I have been eyeing the HRV and this is the best review I've seen. Thanks for doing
The lack of umpph for passing on the highway makes me hesitate to buy. I no longer have a lead foot,but I want to feel safe. I had trouble getting into CRV and Forester, too high for me, but this is sort of perfect height to access.
STEVEN, this is a GREAT review,thank you.
Congratulations, Steven! I love this car!
This was a perfect review, well done
Love the video! We just got 2025 model , LX, AWL here in Vegas !
You meant to say "blinkah" right?
PS How often would one expect to use heated seats in Las Vegas (unless heated seats in July is a kink - not that there's anything wrong with that).
I'd never use them. It really never gets that cold.
Beautiful vehicle. Love all the details. 💜
Beautiful car! Oh my goodness, what a surprise when the horses came by, lol! Awesome that you can use your phone GPS, I also love the rear camera lines, I used to have trouble parking straight into my parking space at home.
Congrats on your new car did you name her Pearl stat safe stay well
I haven't quite decided on I mean yet.
Great review, Steven! I'm taking delivery of mine soon, and you've got me hyped!
Great review!! The HR-V just caught my eye for the 1st time the other day. I'm a Civic gal, but I think my next car will be this one. Question! The feature with the gas tank where it's accessible when the car is unlocked-- When you put the car in Park, do the doors unlock automatically or does one need to remember to unlock the car each time? (I live in NJ where we don't pump our own gas- so, not getting out of the car.) Thanks!
You can change the settings as to when the car locks. I think I have my doors lock when I take it out of park and into drive. I think I have it unlock when I put it into park. I think that's how it goes. But you can change the settings to however you like it to be.
Check that feature out at the dealership.
Thank you!
We just got the 2024 HR-V EX-L AWD and 2024 Honda Civic Sport Hatchback in the family. The Civic Sport is my nephew’s but I picked it out for him. So I'm the car guy.
So myself and his mother helped him replace his aging car in emergency.
Then his mother got the itch she wanted a newer vehicle. She has a 2007 Ridgeline Pickup Truck with high mileage. She's keeping it but wanted something newer.
So back to Honda Dealership last weekend.
But I'm the one with the oldest vehicle in the family 2000 Acura 3.2TL sedan. So I'm getting 2025 Pilot Elite. But many features work the same on all vehicles. The settings. But you don't really want to have it set when placed in Park Door unlocks. If you in bad area just have to stop and put in Park your door unlocks.
My 2000 Acura aftermarket alarm system gave me features like this almost 25yrs ago.
Steven , wonderful intro to your new baby. And wonderful that you like and enjoy it. By the way, I imagine this is fairly similar. I have a 2023 Soul, and it has 43 computers to do all these great things. Yours most likely about the same number. As for the lane assist and automatic correction, the first time that happened to me and this little sound occurred and the steering wheel automatically moved without my permission, I thought something had gone wrong. When I did figure it out, I am like you. I said to the Soul - hey, let me drive the car myself. Have you decided on a name fit it yet? The only one I had with a name was my 1969 Pontiac LeMans. My boss at night, also gay, named it the Blue Cock Wagon, which was abbreviated by my first partner to the BCW. I never named any of mine. My partner called his Blanche Buick. Hugs to you, Ms. E, and Mr. B. Wonder if they would enjoy being chauffeured in the Honda? Herm
Love my 2019 HRV . Last car was a White Nissan Juke. Loved and named it Pearl. .
@@wwonka52 great name. Reminds me of the late Jans
You are just lovely. I'm looking to potentially buy this car, we'll see how it goes!
Great review-Honda’s new spokesperson 😊
Hi Steven, I loved the car tour. For the base model, it sure has a lot of great features. Do you remember when air conditioning was an upgrade, not standard in a car? Also, do you remember the Little Wing Windows or Vent Windows? They were the next best thing to air conditioning. You flipped them open to get some fresh air. Those were the days. Lol 😂
What a nice car!! So many nice features. Love that coin holder on the door and that the back seats can go totally flat. Wow, love the gps connection. Such Learning curve w a new car.
What was w the horse/ hearse!?! Lol.
Love the HRV! Thanks for the tour! 👍🏼✨
I hate that it doesn't have the handle bars above the doors in the front. I would have preferred to have them there.
Do you miss the magic seat feature ? There seems to be ample room for multiple thrifting hauls 😊. For a base model it is very well equipped.
In two and a half years I used the magic seats once. I bought a tall plant for the house.... otherwise, I never needed the feature.
I had a 20 Fit EX and wanted a new Honda last year. I wanted a 23 Accord EX. I had 8200 equity in my Fit trade. In Texas, my insurance was going up in my 6 months 445.00 on the Accord after getting a cheaper insurance carrier. A Civic was 440.00 more for insurance. The lowest insurance increase was 235.00 on a 24 HRV EXL. So I decided to get the 24 HRV EXL. On lower insurance alone. I paid 29,000 MSRP. No mark ups. I put 2K down plus my trade 8200. Got an ext warranty for 6 years, 100,000 miles. I financed 20,500. My loan is at 5.9 apr. Not the 9.97 average. I pay extra principal on my 342.00 payment. I’m down to 11,800 in 10 months. So far, so good but I would like lumbar in my power seat and better gas mileage but I work at home. This is on the Civic platform now so a much better suspension and ride vs the Fit. If you compare the trims, if you can afford the EXL you’ll get it. This is a good review. Thanks Steve! Wish I was in Vegas to grab coffee. I’ll be payment free in 2.5-3 years. No 1000 car payments for me. My insurance is 229.00 a month for full coverage. Mine is a front wheel drive. I got the last HRV the dealer had. It was the show room car Milano Red.
I'm sure to get the premium package next time...and in red if it's available. I love this car in red!
I’m wondering why you. Just wouldn’t use the optional camera ports that came with the truck, they plug in at the bumper, and work through the factory touch screen , and work with the factory cameras that came with the truck no extra screens to mount no extra wires , however the factory accessory is very expensive
What camera ports on what truck? There is one USB port to connect a phone to the screen for using Google maps. The highest trim package offers wireless connection. But the base model and the sport model both require a USB cord.
Pearl would be a great name for the car
It'll look even better with tinted windows. Wish I can afford a new car. I'm still driving my 2008 Civic at 205000 miles.
I've seen too many window tints go wrong. Is it easy to have that removed?
@@flightattendantsteven you have to go to a professional window tinter. nowadays, you don't even have to go dark. there are window films that are light but still reject 90%+ solar heat.
Thank you for this. I'm trying to decide between this vehicle and a Corolla Cross.
Corolla Cross will be your better bang for your money with available features and options and reliability alone. The tipping point is it comes in Hybrid. So either version of the Corolla Cross will offer very good and better fuel economy than the HR-V along with more features.
@@JustinAdams84 Thank you. The only real downfall I see with the Cross is that there's a little less leg room in the back seats, but not a deal breaker. Honda seems to be having more issues with their CVT's.
@@iluvutube4886 Add in there are to toyota corolla cross on the lot you will wait 6 months where as I left wiht my HRV the day I bought it.
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Thank you. Love your great personailty. Did you buy or lease??
I lease. It's been great for me so far. It's been nice to just turn a car in and drive off with a new one. But, the next car might be a purchase.
Very nice, So happy for you. ❤
Aloha from North Shore, O’ahu! I have been binge watching you today since I had to avoid my usual beaching to do stuff in house and though it’s got nothing to do with your car, I was wondering why you only go to Goodwill? Here in Hawai’i I actually prefer Savers and Salvation Army over Goodwill. I am sure they have those in Vegas (the 9th island). Also been wondering if you have tried Zippy’s yet? It opened its first location on mainland in Vegas recently. Zippy’s is the best fast food ever, it’s Hawaiian style. I love their Korean fried chicken plate lunch and their ox tail soup and won ton min. Please go to Zippy’s and let us know how you like it! Mahalo nui! Sending lots of aloha to my favourite FA TH-camr!
I've never heard of Ziggy's. But I'll look it up. I go to Goodwill because other The thrift stores in the area are never as good. The salvation army's here are the worst! Plus we have 17 or 18 Goodwills in the Las Vegas Valley alone.
@@flightattendantsteven Zippy’s, not Ziggy’s! You MUST go!!! It is the only fast food I eat!
Those wheels are nicer than the wheels on the higher trim.
Nice car!
Thanks,really helpful.
Great video, thank you
Loving the color ❤
Great looking car.
Great video on your new car! Perfect for your needs. I'm the kind of person that a car is to get you from point A to point B... I don't need all the bells and whistles.
Enjoy your new 2024!!
Are electric cars big in Vegas?.
There are some electric cars but I don't know how efficient the batteries are especially during the summer. I would imagine the extreme heat over the course of months would kill batteries.
Am sure they would just like in the Midwest the brutal cold !
I love Hondas … super cute
Nice car
Sport model is perfect
Yep, I'd agree, but I didn't want to spend the money. LOL! The base model had everything I needed. But the Sport model is nice!
Anyone having issues with windshield cracks that rapidly spread? Gotta be from minimal impact because I never witness the object hit, I just get in my car and there’s a crack and within 12 hours it’s doubled in size. Replace one windshield that had 2 cracks, one with that took place inside of 24hrs of driving off the lot. About to replace a 2nd windshield and only had the vehicle 4 months.
I've heard that there have been issues with the rear window. Though, I haven't seen any issues at all. And the roads in Las Vegas are not very forgiving. So far so good!
Is it keyless entry?
Not the base or Sport model. The highest package might.
I'm so glad other people agree with how bad Nordic Forest looks
The word of the day on the last video was “10 inches.” The word of the day today is “tailpipe.” 🤔
Like the white and light interior. Tired of the all black interior these days.
Did u remember to resign up your new car for the airport
I went to the office and asked if I had to do anything. They said no, as long as I use my card to get in and out of the lot it doesn't matter what I'm actually driving.
Just can't beat a Honda.
You need to Tint those windows!!!!
I'm sorry, but I hope you understand that your "plenty of legroom" endorsement is a bit suspect from someone who works for a budget airline! 😛😛😛
while watching this video the ad was from Honda haahahah
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Let me apologize for trying to talk yo you into keeping Shemee. If you are not comfortable. Even if the car is reliable and frugal you would fall out of love with it. After it's broken in have you planned an road trip adventure?
I was thinking of hitting Valley of fire again. But there's nowhere within a reasonable driving distance that I really really want to go to. Although I'm also thinking of going to Zion which would probably be a road trip. So maybe that.
LED lights cause more accidents
The sluggish engines, unrewarding handling and mostly cheap interiors have kept me from buying Hondas. But may reconsider since I really need reliability more than fun.
You're right, this does not have a lot of pickup and go. But driving in the city, I am always leaving the pack. I love this car! It's relatively small on the outside, but like the Doctor Who Tardis, it's much larger on the inside.
Yup. FWD will last longer.
Probably. But living here in Las Vegas I will never need four-wheel drive.
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who knew a grandpa could flame so hard
This grandpa also has a mean clap back, so be polite.
It’s so cheapy and Ford Escape looking. With its cheap poorly thought out interior and lacking technology with Honda’s premium pricing the HR-V misses the mark. Even in its higher trims the car doesn’t get better or enough features to constitute the premium pricing. The seats are super uncomfortable and the backseat comes with no real cup holders since Honda removed the fold down arm rest. The car feels cheap and poorly thought out. Even in the highest trim Honda lacks added technology and comfort features found on more and better equipped competitors. The HR-V also works with an underpowered engine that can’t do well on highways or barely country roads and the worst fuel economy of any model it competes with. Honda banking on its supposed reliability standings while it’s been noted they are now ranking lower than Nissan and Chevy in reliability. I have a 23 CR-V Hybrid and it’s so underwhelming and has so many issues. The lacking technology in the infotainment is completely broken. Unable to play music regardless and no FM since they don’t offer HD or Sirius options any longer. They want you to rely heavily on CarPlay and Android to pick up their cheap lacking infotainment. The USB-A Honda continues to force customers to use shows the cheapness as USB-C is a more reliable use for data to the unit but even then Honda’s terrible infotainment system will barely work and cut off the connection. The heated seats are trash and don’t even work. Heating one spot of my CR-V I’d hope they didn’t mess up the other model’s heated seats. Honda no longer deserves the praise and premium pricing they think they deserve to add to these cars till they can finally offer options the rest of the market is providing.
Oh, okay. You don't like the car. LOL! That's cool. I freaking love mine.