I'm glad that you do video reviews on these extremely boring vehicles, because (wait for cliche) *at the end of the day* , these are the vehicles that the vast majority of us end up purchasing. After spending hours and hours watching motor sports porn, and drooling over exotic cars and SUV's that we will never realistically be able to afford, reality must eventually be served.
@@Mgoblagulkablong lol what is your point? I'm sure everyone here thinks the s2000 is better driving than a crv, but nobody is hauling their family around with it.
wtf premium acceleration? that thing has the same horse power as my grandpa's nissan rogue and its the absolute shit box. slow as fuck and it has a CVT.
I’m the one parking in the farthest row, in the curb spot, close to the curb so nobody dings me. People think they need to swing their doors wide open.
@@Ihaveadashcam it depends on the person's size. I've parked close to things but been able to get out, but then my larger friend is unable to get in to the driver's seat.
Questioner but see sad part is that do people not understand that its not their property or their beater car. My car is 2012, all it has is door dings, its in pristine condition except for people thinking its their beater car to smack into.
f181234 Honda doesn’t sell to fleets if they want a Honda they have to go to a dealer and get the same price as regular consumer, unlike Toyota, Nissan, and the American car companies.
@@theyadmire511 Thanks, I should have cross-referenced rental fleet sales before making a flippant joke about it. My technically incorrect attempt at humor has left me shamed and bereft of joy in my life.
As someone who just started working at a Honda dealership (at any dealership actually) and is still in the process of training, this video is very helpful.
My former wife was a huge fan of Japanese vehicles, believing they are only reliable ones that last. And her preference was a big factor for my decision for buying a Honda for the first time. Surely My Honda lasted longer than our marriage of eight years and still running strong.
I love how even Mark couldn’t keep a straight face during the ‘waited a lifetime’ opening monologue lol. Even when a review has more of mr.geese’s humor and jokes, it’s still one of the best and most in-depth review on youtube.
Man, I know everyone gives you props for your stellar cinematography, but I also want to tell you your choice of intro music is always spot on, varied, and something I look forward to every video.
I really dislike CVTs holding ratios like that; it's entirely marketing so the buyers who wouldn't buy manual transmissions can still feel like it's "normal". However, it's removing the one advantage CVTs have - the continuous variability.
I wish they'd just make them work like they're supposed to. If it's the only automatic being offered, people WILL get used to it. Too bad if they don't like it (I prefer manual transmissions; I've driven every kind except single clutch automated manual and currently have a CVT Corolla. I dislike the fake shifts, but stay light on the throttle, and it will just dully vary)
CVTs are popular in Japanese vehicles over DCT because of different road conditions. In Japan, we have tons of stop& go situation, so DCT's not so great initial acceleration isnt desired. On the other hand, CVT doed smoothe acceleration. It may not suit for Americans though.
Another reason they do it (fake gears) is to reduce drone. Try going up a steep incline with the throttle down to the point where the engine goes into the drone zone. Not pleasant if it stays in this zone.
It's largely because the general public buying these cars have no idea what a CVT is and are used to a conventional transmission. On a CVT without fake shifts, many of these consumers think there's something broken on their car.
@@bcrandeis I think the real reason is the same reason they give these transmissions similar sounding names to regular ones often. They are hoping people dont notice with the perceived lower quality that cvts have acquired over the years.
Man i love your reviews. You are so impartial and really categorize a car based on its intended market focus. I have a 2019 Rav4, love it, but always like to see its competition. So glad I am a subscriber.
My wife and I have a 2019 and it is very nice to drive and has been wonderful except for two issues, 1. The infotainment screen is buggy and turns off randomly, also my phone takes an eternity to pair although that might be on my phone not the car, 2. The emergency braking system will randomly flash and apply the brakes when there is no on in front of you, our Honda dealership says they have had several complaints but can't replicate anything. There is a class action about this going against Honda right now. If they fix that software this car is a total keeper.
Yeah, I wanted a new Civic Si/Type R but the Collision Braking System ruins it for me. You can’t permanently turn it off and have to constantly remember to turn it off every time you start the vehicle. I live in a very congested city and the last thing I need is for my car to randomly slam on the brakes.
My wife's car is a 2019 EXL FWD. She loves it. We get over 35mpg driving to Tahoe. We have seen that emergency braking issue twice but other than that, nothing has gone wrong. However I don't like driving it and prefer to drive our Mazda 3.
I’m still not a fan of the 1.5 liter turbo charged engine & CVT transmission. I’d much rather have the RAV4 with a normally aspirated engine & conventional automatic transmission. Less ( & cheaper ) maintenance & both engine & transmission will last MUCH longer. CVT has to have fluids changed every 30,000 miles & you cant repair them if they go bad. Also, there is still oil dilution problems no matter what Honda says. I own a Honda Civic but it has the bulletproof 2.4 liter engine
Yea exactly. People in northern US states and in Canada still have oil dilution issues despite the software update Honda provided to "fix" the issue. I'm looking at buying a used one since I've got a bulletproof 2010 manual civic with no issues and like how Hondas drive compared to Toyotas but that Turbo engine's reputation is turning me off of it.
If you live in a place with hills and mountains - especially high elevation - the turbo is a must. I was between Rav 4 and CRV, ended up going with the CRV for a family vehicle because of how little it has to work getting around Colorado. Surprising for a 1.5 but the performance is hard to deny
@@Coolsam2000 Sad that the oil gas dilution issue has persisted for so long, and Honda continues to ignore it. I was interested in the CR-V, and bought the Mazda CX-5 instead due to Honda's lack of response.
All I heard when you were talking about how wide the rear doors open "they open really wide so someones children will dent your Miata despite it being half the width of a parking space" (It is a really nice feature though)
Major props for having the stones to call out the oil dilution concern vs everyone else too scared to intimidate the fan boys. “Guaranteed the engine update in 2019 fixed that” yet it still pops up. Unfortunately I still think the rav4 is a better long term choice. Solid review
I hated every minute with my new 2017 crv. I had it for two years of nothing but trouble with oil dilution and electrical problems...the gear shift even broke off! I now have a 2020 mazda cx 5 and it is perfection.
1st gens have a bit of a modding scene because those ran on the older civic chassis from the 90s people swap b18s and K series into them with functional awd lol
There is a "sport" trim here in Canada but it is really just looks and options and not really performance. The sportiest thing is that it gets 19" rims without being the touring or black edition. My almost 70 year old parents just got one (Sport 2020) and it really is as is said in the review. Does everything very competently but doesn't blow the doors off in one specific category. They cost less than a RAV for the same general trim level and not by only a couple hundo. The interior is fantastic and as an owner of the 3rd gen, this 5th gen is a massive upgrade in basically every way. Except still no real sport.
@@SSDracerSD I do a lot of 'window shopping' for V6 RAV4s. The good news is that they are no more expensive in the used market than ordinary 4 cylinder models of the same year and trim level. Use a little patience and you will find lots of low-mileage examples with 40,000 - 65,000 miles at very reasonable prices. Happy hunting.
I enjoy your reviews so much. As a car enthusiast this was my identicle impression when deciding on a car for my wife. I too started making sarcastic remarks when the sales rep told me to ”punch it”, he didn’t appreciate my comments.
After my last Honda ownership ordeal, never again. Its not so much the cars, but the dealers are so up their own asses. I had to go to 3 different dealers to get a TSB fixed because it shook at stoplights. Glad it held its value so I when I dumped it, I barely lost any money
"Works untill it doesn't". This is what I think about a small turbo and a CVT in a big vehicle. Especially when in USA you guys can get RAV4 and CX-5 with 2.5l NA gasoline and a conventional torque converter AT. Where I live, Japan, only Mazda still offers that. I really hope new CX-5 offers more trunk. Fortunately there is still CX-8 that is a great SUV. The only SUV that fits all my requirements: standard AT, good engine, AWD and usable trunk. New Forester will be 1.8T soon, RAV4 comes with a CVT in Japan and smaller engine.
Waldemar Ishibashi I asked I didn’t say it was a fact. Yes I research at times. You don’t have to be a smart ass. The CX-“8” wasn’t produced past 2017 so I thought it was a current model. The world is a big place and that’s a good thing because your ego barely fits in it. I’m 18- not 65 so go easy on a kid. It’s not that important. In the USA we have a CX-9 and it’s still being produced. If you are a decent human being you would apologize. But you made you it clear you slithered out of the TH-cam sewer. Just because you write comments like a retired PhD with nothing but time on your hands for a TH-cam audience doesn’t mean you are above me Waldemar. Oh... you might want to learn to proofread your lecture before hitting send, you made a typo! And Waldemar? Gee thanks Mom & Dad.
6:32....oil dilution ...not fuel dilution. Gas drips down into the oil...future disaster waiting to happen. I love Honda, but I won't buy one of their 1.5 turbo engines. Oil dilution will kill the engine years down the road. Purchased a 2019 Rav4 instead.
Honda needs that 0-20 to water down to a -5-10 oil to get there fuel efficiency numbers where they want them. I have a feeling the 1.5 will do ok in the accord and civic but the CRV is going to be the downfall of the 1.5 turbo
Overall excellent choice. I bought one new few months back. Love it. You're right super economical, spacious, comfortable and over all best performer, with highest resale value. Thanks for the great video.
I want to meet the people who that that wood was real. I just shopped one and it was a huge factor why I didn't go CR-V. Seriously no trim with leather avoids that cheap looking faux wood?!?! The other reason was the lack of candid answers on the oil/fuel leak problem. Sounds like they still dont have it figured out :( Otherwise it was a a strong contender for me.
The final twist of 2020 is going to be that Mr. Regular and Mr. Savage are long lost brothers. And their different but somehow slightly related video styles are going to combine into the greatest car review ever made.
I cannot wait to see your review of the Hyundai Kona Night Edition. Just for you they swapped out so much of that boring matte finish plastic and replaced it with acres of delicious piano black trim!
Some of us family vehicle owners will do our own maintenance. Please consider discussing maintenance accessibility such as air filter, oil, etc. Some mfrs are trending towards making these more difficult i.e. Tacoma oil filter.
Hopefully before anybody gets mad at my deconstructive comment here, I should point out that the CRV is absolutely all four things SavageGeese said. He's on point.
Good and thorough review- there's a 2013 CR-V LX AWD sitting in the garage (my better half's daily driver) and this review is helpful for deciding on a possible replacement. Is the 1.5 Turbo oil dilution issue really an issue or has it been solved? We've had to deal with the cold weather VTC issue (oil bleed off from the solenoid) on our current 2.4L and can't say I was very impressed with the way Honda and especially the original selling dealer dealt with it. Keep up the great work- the breadth (econobox to supercar and everything inbetween) and depth (who else puts the vehicle on the lift and tells what's what) of your reviews is beyond impressive. The production values of the videos make them easy and a pleasure to watch.
My old Crv 2006 just runs! 240 000km One problem! The AC this summer. A superpractical workhorse, for tools, timber, ☺️, kids babies...Today I want the RDX now, something somewhat fun to drive. But its not for sale in Sweden ☹️
So tell me what I buy, Rav has fuel tank issues and package problems, crv is lemon, cx 5 less cargo not fuel efficient, nisaan cvt breaks down, so all in all I don't buy anything because everything is shit.
Surface rust. Companies trying to save a buck try to strike a balance between low cost and durability and they end up with steel that looks like garbage after a year but will still function as intended for a relatively long time.
D R if it was Turbowski’s response would’ve been more like “because manufacturers are cheap as fuck and they don’t give a damn about you and if it rusts after they get your money then oh well”
My mom was looking to get a SUV since she needs to carry a lot of things for work. Our options in the price range were the cx5, rav4, and the crv. We settled on the CRV for basically the main points you outlined. The easiest way I broke it down was, the CRV has the most space, most comfort. The CX5 is more sporty, less space, slightly more expensive with less standard features. The RAV4 is just outdated, less standard features, less space than the CRV, no android auto was a huge killer for day to day use, the only upside to going rav4 would be reliability and maintenance. We ended up going with the CRV because of its overall package and usability. There wasn't enough a reason in tradeoffs to go with the other 2 options over the CRV. It is extremely good as a comfortable daily driver. We got the 2018 ex-L trim which was $35k canadian and I truly believe it is worth that price. The only real issue we have with the car is the outdated infotainment. From the factory, it is just slow and laggy. We only use the android auto in it, so its kind of set and forget with everything else but it would have been great if honda put the new accord infotainment into this refreshed crv. It is the only downside of this car. If you want sportiness, go CX5. You want reliability, go RAV4. You want all rounder, go CRV.
@@Fadic4 nope and their turbo engines are pretty much bulletproof as well, but turbo engines are inherently flawed in that they need to run a very rich air/fuel ratio. And that causes carbon deposits inside the engine which in the long term, could mean you lose some power/fuel consumption and in the worst case even kill the engine.
You hardly touched base on the oil dilution issue. Huge problem. What did Honda do to fix the issue in the next model years? Also what is the downsize of a turbo rather than a naturally aspirated engine???? There have been many who have said this engine will not last as long as Honda's other naturally aspirated engines of the past. Also, the shifting sounds heard in the cabin, were these artificial sounds put in the cabin by Honda so it sounds like a standard transmission? Also some buyers are using the CRV to haul small RVs. Pros or negatives on hauling with a CVT transmission ? I still own a 2009 3rd generation CRV which I bought new and have had so little problems with it that I continue to drive it. I would not buy this new generation with the Turbo. Makes the engine do double the workload in small displacement and thus will wear out the engine prematurely. Also the oil dilution issue is a problem and I have yet to hear from Honda what they have done to rectify it. Software is not it. It was a manufacturing defect with the cylinder displacement. Honda has not come clean.
I test drove the turbo CR-V a few months ago and was not impressed. It seemed ugly inside and out, slow since the turbo was more for improving gas mileage, and the front seats were not very comfortable. They have had some problems with gasoline in the engine oil, especially during cold weather that might be fixed now, maybe. The only thing that I liked was the big speedometer numbers, aimed at older drivers losing some of their close vision, or at least the rapid switch from seeing far to close and back.
I think the seats are one of the reasons to buy the car, very supportive and extremely comfortable at the same time. ...haven’t experienced anything better anywhere near it’s price range
This is my top car review channel. Not just a list of stats, but great infotainment. My second favorite is the half nekkid ladies and then third is the two dudes who think the epitome of car performance is 0 to 60 times. Oh, so much goodness.
I'm glad that you do video reviews on these extremely boring vehicles, because (wait for cliche) *at the end of the day* , these are the vehicles that the vast majority of us end up purchasing. After spending hours and hours watching motor sports porn, and drooling over exotic cars and SUV's that we will never realistically be able to afford, reality must eventually be served.
Reality is people buy those only bc of acting "trendy", dumb marketing bs. All other body styles are far superior objectively.
@@Mgoblagulkablong "All other body styles are far superior objectively." -- Facepalm.
@@Mgoblagulkablong ummm no
No. Reality can be whatever i want.
@@Mgoblagulkablong lol what is your point? I'm sure everyone here thinks the s2000 is better driving than a crv, but nobody is hauling their family around with it.
My girlfriend, soon to be wife, ex wife...aunt's cousin grandmothers mom what?
Gold, screw the review I am here for the intro's.
Girlfiend
Don't forget the convict picture of the dude. 😆
Then go watch the straight pipes they have way more fun reviews
I hope you stayed for the "acceleration" at the beginning of the drive.
The humour in these videos is amazing.
Mark: "Jack, let's go! We're doing the CR-V!"
Jack: dial tone
That acceleration was WILD. I'm glad you're ok.
Yeah I haven’t a Honda go this fast in a while. 😉
ricky v wait till you drive an Si...
Ahahahahaha, I wish I could give you multiple upvotes for that scream.
7:10 that thing has the scariest and most premium acceleration of any car in its class. I would have reacted the same way.
Turbo 4 cylinder? All wheel drive? It's practically an Evo!
The Trackhawk pales in comparison 🤡
wtf premium acceleration? that thing has the same horse power as my grandpa's nissan rogue and its the absolute shit box. slow as fuck and it has a CVT.
@@TheUltimate497 You have to push all the way into the pedal to move like a snail. It's shit af.
@@spacepxl The turbo doesn't make any difference in performance, only in mpg.
7:13 He floored so hard that the fuel gets empty and gas light turned ON.
Note to self. Never park beside a CRV in a parking lot, guaranteed door ding.
I’m the one parking in the farthest row, in the curb spot, close to the curb so nobody dings me. People think they need to swing their doors wide open.
@@Ihaveadashcam it depends on the person's size. I've parked close to things but been able to get out, but then my larger friend is unable to get in to the driver's seat.
Questioner but can people not put their hand on the door? No matter where I am I always open the door with my hand on the door edge.
@@Ihaveadashcam I agree that people should, but we can't have such high expectations of non-car people, especially the ones in the back seat.
Questioner but see sad part is that do people not understand that its not their property or their beater car. My car is 2012, all it has is door dings, its in pristine condition except for people thinking its their beater car to smack into.
I’m going to go rent one just to go to Target and Olive Garden.
I'll rent one to drive 70 in the left lane
Marcus H big rental agencies in the US don’t rent out Honda’s I’ve never seen a CRV or even a civic at hertz
Wigletron LMFAOOO why do crv owners do this?😂
f181234 Honda doesn’t sell to fleets if they want a Honda they have to go to a dealer and get the same price as regular consumer, unlike Toyota, Nissan, and the American car companies.
@@theyadmire511 Thanks, I should have cross-referenced rental fleet sales before making a flippant joke about it. My technically incorrect attempt at humor has left me shamed and bereft of joy in my life.
Baldness brought me here. That and the 5’ 13” club
Hey, don't shame him! As he says, he has room to grow.
LOL!
I don't mind the baldness or being 5 foot 13 but most of my height is forehead.
Isn’t this actually about 180 cm?
ricky v or 6 ft
My daughter’s 2008 CRV still runs strong at 217K miles. Very good, roomy and dependable vehicle for student.
As someone who just started working at a Honda dealership (at any dealership actually) and is still in the process of training, this video is very helpful.
Watch Alex on Autos & Redline Reviews as well to learn more
That scream at 7:14 was basically me on the shitter at that same moment.
Sounds like you need some more fiber in your diet my dude
@@AbrahamsYTC
Or less cactus.
Whoa! Don’t blow out your o-ring fella!
My former wife was a huge fan of Japanese vehicles, believing they are only reliable ones that last. And her preference was a big factor for my decision for buying a Honda for the first time. Surely My Honda lasted longer than our marriage of eight years and still running strong.
I love how even Mark couldn’t keep a straight face during the ‘waited a lifetime’ opening monologue lol.
Even when a review has more of mr.geese’s humor and jokes, it’s still one of the best and most in-depth review on youtube.
Great for people who are too fat to crouch in and out of a Civic
Works great for going the Lowe's and back
Hey that's me. LOL Need to upgrade from my civic.
‘murica!
Or old
I was fat at one time, had a Civic, go to Lowes a lot, love my 2019 CRV.
“Now I just had my 12th daughter in 6 years.” That and the acceleration scream hahah. Thank you for making my Monday.
Man, I know everyone gives you props for your stellar cinematography, but I also want to tell you your choice of intro music is always spot on, varied, and something I look forward to every video.
"THAT WAS SPORT MODE"
I really dislike CVTs holding ratios like that; it's entirely marketing so the buyers who wouldn't buy manual transmissions can still feel like it's "normal". However, it's removing the one advantage CVTs have - the continuous variability.
Same. Just make it the best it can be, efficiency and otherwise. Doesn't matter if it feels like a cvt, it is a cvt
I wish they'd just make them work like they're supposed to. If it's the only automatic being offered, people WILL get used to it. Too bad if they don't like it (I prefer manual transmissions; I've driven every kind except single clutch automated manual and currently have a CVT Corolla. I dislike the fake shifts, but stay light on the throttle, and it will just dully vary)
CVTs are popular in Japanese vehicles over DCT because of different road conditions. In Japan, we have tons of stop& go situation, so DCT's not so great initial acceleration isnt desired. On the other hand, CVT doed smoothe acceleration. It may not suit for Americans though.
Another reason they do it (fake gears) is to reduce drone. Try going up a steep incline with the throttle down to the point where the engine goes into the drone zone. Not pleasant if it stays in this zone.
It is continuously variable almost all the time, it only simulates gears near redline
Its extremely impressive how well they've been able to engineer out all excitement from this vehicle. That takes a real dedicated team effort.
I can't believe the yelling part felt natural and not forced. Love it
More of this. I love when Mark has fun in his reviews.
The best car review format ive seen so far.. entertaining yet informative... keep it up...
It still hurts my heart they put fake shifts in a cvt
It's largely because the general public buying these cars have no idea what a CVT is and are used to a conventional transmission. On a CVT without fake shifts, many of these consumers think there's something broken on their car.
@@bcrandeis It would take 2 seconds to explain it to them.
@@bcrandeis I think the real reason is the same reason they give these transmissions similar sounding names to regular ones often.
They are hoping people dont notice with the perceived lower quality that cvts have acquired over the years.
Bring back the 5 speed auto and the bulletproof 2.4L naturally aspirated iVTEC.
ecoRfan nah. That thing was gutless. This thing runs to 60 in about what an mkv gti would do. Now the 5at, I miss.
Man i love your reviews. You are so impartial and really categorize a car based on its intended market focus. I have a 2019 Rav4, love it, but always like to see its competition. So glad I am a subscriber.
My wife and I have a 2019 and it is very nice to drive and has been wonderful except for two issues, 1. The infotainment screen is buggy and turns off randomly, also my phone takes an eternity to pair although that might be on my phone not the car, 2. The emergency braking system will randomly flash and apply the brakes when there is no on in front of you, our Honda dealership says they have had several complaints but can't replicate anything. There is a class action about this going against Honda right now. If they fix that software this car is a total keeper.
Yeah, I wanted a new Civic Si/Type R but the Collision Braking System ruins it for me. You can’t permanently turn it off and have to constantly remember to turn it off every time you start the vehicle. I live in a very congested city and the last thing I need is for my car to randomly slam on the brakes.
I own a 2020 SI.... No issues with it..... Don't let that ruin the fact that the car is a blast!
Kevin Norris those features prevent accidents that a human might not be able to avoid at a certain time.
My wife's car is a 2019 EXL FWD. She loves it. We get over 35mpg driving to Tahoe. We have seen that emergency braking issue twice but other than that, nothing has gone wrong. However I don't like driving it and prefer to drive our Mazda 3.
Maybe they just want you to die :\
I’m still not a fan of the 1.5 liter turbo charged engine & CVT transmission. I’d much rather have the RAV4 with a normally aspirated engine & conventional automatic transmission. Less ( & cheaper ) maintenance & both engine & transmission will last MUCH longer. CVT has to have fluids changed every 30,000 miles & you cant repair them if they go bad. Also, there is still oil dilution problems no matter what Honda says. I own a Honda Civic but it has the bulletproof 2.4 liter engine
Yea exactly. People in northern US states and in Canada still have oil dilution issues despite the software update Honda provided to "fix" the issue. I'm looking at buying a used one since I've got a bulletproof 2010 manual civic with no issues and like how Hondas drive compared to Toyotas but that Turbo engine's reputation is turning me off of it.
I wouldn't consider either. Mazda is the way to go if you enjoy driving.
If you live in a place with hills and mountains - especially high elevation - the turbo is a must. I was between Rav 4 and CRV, ended up going with the CRV for a family vehicle because of how little it has to work getting around Colorado. Surprising for a 1.5 but the performance is hard to deny
@@Coolsam2000 Sad that the oil gas dilution issue has persisted for so long, and Honda continues to ignore it. I was interested in the CR-V, and bought the Mazda CX-5 instead due to Honda's lack of response.
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH yeah
All I heard when you were talking about how wide the rear doors open "they open really wide so someones children will dent your Miata despite it being half the width of a parking space"
(It is a really nice feature though)
My CRV came with rubber trim on the door edges, so they won’t ding your Miata. Not sure if all CRVs have this.
Major props for having the stones to call out the oil dilution concern vs everyone else too scared to intimidate the fan boys. “Guaranteed the engine update in 2019 fixed that” yet it still pops up. Unfortunately I still think the rav4 is a better long term choice. Solid review
That acceleration run/reaction @7:10 was pure gold! 😂
I hated every minute with my new 2017 crv. I had it for two years of nothing but trouble with oil dilution and electrical problems...the gear shift even broke off! I now have a 2020 mazda cx 5 and it is perfection.
How is the Cx-5 working out for you?
Love the 5'13 joke... Hope it was a joke but if it was A+
Ofc it was, it's SG!
I like my 2018 CRV AWD is smooth, comfortable, great handling and amazing on gas. Zero issue so far. In city driving gets 8L on 100km
Driving a Porsche Boxster with PDK like an old man in full auto is generally around 7.2 to 8.0 with N/A 6 and 315 HP. That's on shitty Cdn Rds !!
Why cr-v never made sport version ? All CR-Vs in my life are same
only savagegeese can make CR-V video intresting
1st gens have a bit of a modding scene because those ran on the older civic chassis from the 90s people swap b18s and K series into them with functional awd lol
There is a "sport" trim here in Canada but it is really just looks and options and not really performance. The sportiest thing is that it gets 19" rims without being the touring or black edition.
My almost 70 year old parents just got one (Sport 2020) and it really is as is said in the review. Does everything very competently but doesn't blow the doors off in one specific category. They cost less than a RAV for the same general trim level and not by only a couple hundo. The interior is fantastic and as an owner of the 3rd gen, this 5th gen is a massive upgrade in basically every way. Except still no real sport.
The Honda Corporation does make one. It's the Acura RDX. Remember, Acrua was originally a marketing brand to sell luxury Hondas in the U.S.
cadsux Yeah i forgot hopefully they keep it
Because crv buyers dont want a sports car. They want a good driving suv
They should've added the 2.0T with 10 speed as an option for a Sport model
Good point and Toyota should offer the 300 hp V6 in their top RAV4s as well.
@@rightlanehog3151 I'm actually looking for the older rav4 with the v6
@@SSDracerSD I do a lot of 'window shopping' for V6 RAV4s. The good news is that they are no more expensive in the used market than ordinary 4 cylinder models of the same year and trim level. Use a little patience and you will find lots of low-mileage examples with 40,000 - 65,000 miles at very reasonable prices. Happy hunting.
@N0RT2G0RD4U I did. 2020 Accord 2.0T sport.
Right Lane Hog The Prime is the new “V6”, gets better mileage but $$$
I love that Mark couldn’t even keep a straight face in that opener.
Freaking spat my coffee when the screaming part happened.
Mr. Goose is an American hero.
thought he is Canadian haha
I enjoy your reviews so much. As a car enthusiast this was my identicle impression when deciding on a car for my wife. I too started making sarcastic remarks when the sales rep told me to ”punch it”, he didn’t appreciate my comments.
After my last Honda ownership ordeal, never again. Its not so much the cars, but the dealers are so up their own asses. I had to go to 3 different dealers to get a TSB fixed because it shook at stoplights. Glad it held its value so I when I dumped it, I barely lost any money
so your telling me lehigh valley honda couldn’t solve your problem?
@@blazerboiz5996 not near me. I delt with piazza mainly, which was horrendous.
@@NeoHCgbz happens, much happier with my Toyota and Mazda anyways
In SoCal, you more or less have to suck off a salesman to buy a Honda.
He said “rahv 4” lol! This channel…I love it.
"Works untill it doesn't". This is what I think about a small turbo and a CVT in a big vehicle.
Especially when in USA you guys can get RAV4 and CX-5 with 2.5l NA gasoline and a conventional torque converter AT.
Where I live, Japan, only Mazda still offers that. I really hope new CX-5 offers more trunk. Fortunately there is still CX-8 that is a great SUV. The only SUV that fits all my requirements: standard AT, good engine, AWD and usable trunk.
New Forester will be 1.8T soon, RAV4 comes with a CVT in Japan and smaller engine.
You mean the CX-9?! Lol
@@joshua9073 I mean CX-8, lol.
World is a bit place so I suggesting researching before commenting
Waldemar Ishibashi I asked I didn’t say it was a fact. Yes I research at times. You don’t have to be a smart ass. The CX-“8” wasn’t produced past 2017 so I thought it was a current model. The world is a big place and that’s a good thing because your ego barely fits in it. I’m 18- not 65 so go easy on a kid. It’s not that important. In the USA we have a CX-9 and it’s still being produced. If you are a decent human being you would apologize. But you made you it clear you slithered out of the TH-cam sewer. Just because you write comments like a retired PhD with nothing but time on your hands for a TH-cam audience doesn’t mean you are above me Waldemar. Oh... you might want to learn to proofread your lecture before hitting send, you made a typo! And Waldemar? Gee thanks Mom & Dad.
@@joshua9073 A little sensitive aren't we, Josh? Maybe if you didn't say LOL at the end, he would've gone lighter on you.
Absolutely perfect video as always!
Look how much corrosion is already under the car and it is BRAND NEW!
6:32....oil dilution ...not fuel dilution. Gas drips down into the oil...future disaster waiting to happen. I love Honda, but I won't buy one of their 1.5 turbo engines. Oil dilution will kill the engine years down the road. Purchased a 2019 Rav4 instead.
Honda needs that 0-20 to water down to a -5-10 oil to get there fuel efficiency numbers where they want them. I have a feeling the 1.5 will do ok in the accord and civic but the CRV is going to be the downfall of the 1.5 turbo
Really wish they still offered the 2.4 naturally aspirated. That thing is bulletproof. The 1.5T tends to be trouble.
I love the unpredictable humor! That roar when accelerating-hilarious!
Best 0-60 in a TH-cam car show ever. 2020 Award.
I can always count on you for an honest assessment of a vehicle. Thank you.
🤣 “girlfriend, soon to be wife, soon to be ex-wife” “I’m 5’-13”” 😂
Overall excellent choice. I bought one new few months back. Love it. You're right super economical, spacious, comfortable and over all best performer, with highest resale value. Thanks for the great video.
I want to meet the people who that that wood was real. I just shopped one and it was a huge factor why I didn't go CR-V. Seriously no trim with leather avoids that cheap looking faux wood?!?! The other reason was the lack of candid answers on the oil/fuel leak problem. Sounds like they still dont have it figured out :( Otherwise it was a a strong contender for me.
Your reviews keep getting better. So much personality in each one
Having a Honda Civic and Ridgeline, I pick the Mazda CX5.
who dislikes ur videos ???? I don’t even want a CRV but ur review style is incredible I couldn’t take my eyes off the screen. 10/10 Mr. Geese
7:10 can't stop laughing at this! ahahha
The man took it to the next level!!!
Dip stick check...fuel diluting the oil?
actually really impressed with the simplicity of this car. looks like a perfect daily for a small family in the pnw
Indeed! That's exactly what it's designed for. The AWD if you live somewhere with colder weather.
The rear end looks like a BMW X4
Finally, you took my advice and switched to decaf. Now Honda is here to soothe your need for speed. Thank you, CR-V.
The final twist of 2020 is going to be that Mr. Regular and Mr. Savage are long lost brothers. And their different but somehow slightly related video styles are going to combine into the greatest car review ever made.
“The CRV is quiet, calm, relaxed, boring.” Not so Mark. Lol
The mid size cuv is the definition of boring
One exception, Macan S!
I cannot wait to see your review of the Hyundai Kona Night Edition. Just for you they swapped out so much of that boring matte finish plastic and replaced it with acres of delicious piano black trim!
Some of us family vehicle owners will do our own maintenance. Please consider discussing maintenance accessibility such as air filter, oil, etc. Some mfrs are trending towards making these more difficult i.e. Tacoma oil filter.
Easy, same as Civic, belly pan drops with a screw driver and about 15 seconds to get access to filter and drain plug.
"The CR-V is about one thing"
*Lists four things*
It’s four individual 1 things
Hopefully before anybody gets mad at my deconstructive comment here, I should point out that the CRV is absolutely all four things SavageGeese said. He's on point.
The random humor is necessary and gold in your videos lol
I wonder how he's going to make this interesting.
Enter, Pre-Postal scream...
Damn near ended up with coffee all over my desk. Love it...
Thank you.
my wife drives it since 2017. 37K miles. So far so good. It's very roomy and comfortable for the long trips
*CR-V is looking pretty compelling, I must say. The interior doesn't suit me as much as I want it, though. It's more my taste than anything else* 😂👍🏻
Best Car reviewer in the game hands down! The 5’13” killed me too 😂
7:10 simulated sound of VTEC kicking in.
4:25 surprised me but 7:11 was out of this world. Savagegeese never disappoints
Good and thorough review- there's a 2013 CR-V LX AWD sitting in the garage (my better half's daily driver) and this review is helpful for deciding on a possible replacement. Is the 1.5 Turbo oil dilution issue really an issue or has it been solved? We've had to deal with the cold weather VTC issue (oil bleed off from the solenoid) on our current 2.4L and can't say I was very impressed with the way Honda and especially the original selling dealer dealt with it.
Keep up the great work- the breadth (econobox to supercar and everything inbetween) and depth (who else puts the vehicle on the lift and tells what's what) of your reviews is beyond impressive. The production values of the videos make them easy and a pleasure to watch.
No, the issue hasn't been fixed. There was a class action lawsuit because of it. Look at getting a Mazda or Toyota.
My old Crv 2006 just runs! 240 000km One problem! The AC this summer.
A superpractical workhorse, for tools, timber, ☺️, kids babies...Today I want the RDX now, something somewhat fun to drive. But its not for sale in Sweden ☹️
The CR-V is the hallmark of A-to-B driving in an SUV-like moving blob.
Staple of the Suburbs
It is what made Toyota beef up the styling of the Rav4
@@Kizzle001 More likely knowing they had the Venza coming up for people who valued a car-like experience.
Bro, I can't get enough of this channel! When I saw Marc Rebillet 'Loop Daddy'... Are you hiring?? Miami is just few hours away...
Sport mode is amazing, wow!
I’m dead when they opened the back door to look at the rear seat and you see my man crying lol 😂 I love this Channel
According to Scotty Kilmer TH-cam Channel the newer 2017 - 2020 Honda Cr-v are Lemons.
So tell me what I buy, Rav has fuel tank issues and package problems, crv is lemon, cx 5 less cargo not fuel efficient, nisaan cvt breaks down, so all in all I don't buy anything because everything is shit.
I love it when you drink before a review!!
5:15, how does a car that new have so much rust underneath already?
Surface rust. Companies trying to save a buck try to strike a balance between low cost and durability and they end up with steel that looks like garbage after a year but will still function as intended for a relatively long time.
@D R If that was Turbowski, the response would have contained far more sarcasm.
Welcome to the rust belt
D R if it was Turbowski’s response would’ve been more like “because manufacturers are cheap as fuck and they don’t give a damn about you and if it rusts after they get your money then oh well”
That thing has more rust than my 97 Silverado...
Really appreciate you showing the bottom of the vehicle - something I have not seen in other reviews.
I'm 4' 19"
I'm 3' 96"
Another inch and you would’ve been cool.
Wow you're a big boy! How many months are you now?
My mom was looking to get a SUV since she needs to carry a lot of things for work. Our options in the price range were the cx5, rav4, and the crv. We settled on the CRV for basically the main points you outlined. The easiest way I broke it down was, the CRV has the most space, most comfort. The CX5 is more sporty, less space, slightly more expensive with less standard features. The RAV4 is just outdated, less standard features, less space than the CRV, no android auto was a huge killer for day to day use, the only upside to going rav4 would be reliability and maintenance. We ended up going with the CRV because of its overall package and usability. There wasn't enough a reason in tradeoffs to go with the other 2 options over the CRV. It is extremely good as a comfortable daily driver. We got the 2018 ex-L trim which was $35k canadian and I truly believe it is worth that price. The only real issue we have with the car is the outdated infotainment. From the factory, it is just slow and laggy. We only use the android auto in it, so its kind of set and forget with everything else but it would have been great if honda put the new accord infotainment into this refreshed crv. It is the only downside of this car. If you want sportiness, go CX5. You want reliability, go RAV4. You want all rounder, go CRV.
1.5L turbo and CVT, yes, this thing is going to be oh so reliable in the years to come.
Hondas aren't what they used to be
Has Honda had issues with their CVTs...?
Had a 2017 accord sport with cvt... Zero issues
@@Fadic4 nope and their turbo engines are pretty much bulletproof as well, but turbo engines are inherently flawed in that they need to run a very rich air/fuel ratio. And that causes carbon deposits inside the engine which in the long term, could mean you lose some power/fuel consumption and in the worst case even kill the engine.
Wow! Wake up! Save up for the 7000$ replacement CVT.
Funniest episode so far!! That accelerating scene had me ballin.
You hardly touched base on the oil dilution issue. Huge problem. What did Honda do to fix the issue in the next model years? Also what is the downsize of a turbo rather than a naturally aspirated engine???? There have been many who have said this engine will not last as long as Honda's other naturally aspirated engines of the past. Also, the shifting sounds heard in the cabin, were these artificial sounds put in the cabin by Honda so it sounds like a standard transmission? Also some buyers are using the CRV to haul small RVs. Pros or negatives on hauling with a CVT transmission ? I still own a 2009 3rd generation CRV which I bought new and have had so little problems with it that I continue to drive it. I would not buy this new generation with the Turbo. Makes the engine do double the workload in small displacement and thus will wear out the engine prematurely. Also the oil dilution issue is a problem and I have yet to hear from Honda what they have done to rectify it. Software is not it. It was a manufacturing defect with the cylinder displacement. Honda has not come clean.
It's only a big issue if you live in extremely cold climates. In most places were its not winter more than 50% of the year its fine.
Spencer Deal no owners experienced the dilution issues in various climates. It’s not just cold
OMG, I only watched to see how this thing accelerates and that scream was priceless!
When is he going to be a host on Top Gear? Solid 69/10 review.
7:11 shit like this is EXACTLY why this is one of my favorite car review channels 😂
I’m stuck if to buy the CR-V or RAV4
I really enjoy the 5,000 mile FUEL changes!
I test drove the turbo CR-V a few months ago and was not impressed. It seemed ugly inside and out, slow since the turbo was more for improving gas mileage, and the front seats were not very comfortable. They have had some problems with gasoline in the engine oil, especially during cold weather that might be fixed now, maybe. The only thing that I liked was the big speedometer numbers, aimed at older drivers losing some of their close vision, or at least the rapid switch from seeing far to close and back.
You're the first person I've heard say the seats aren't comfortable in this thing
I think the seats are one of the reasons to buy the car, very supportive and extremely comfortable at the same time. ...haven’t experienced anything better anywhere near it’s price range
Jeff, this car is excellent. You don't have good taste in vehicles. That's the problem.
Honestly great review bro, keep up the good format
Appreciating the extra savagery lately.
The greatest automotive channel!
Can you review the Honda passport?
7:11 dealers describing sport mode increasing the speed of the car they're trying to sell
Wow, I know it's the underbody, but that's a lot of rust.
That launch was BRUTAL
In November, remember: Mr. Geese for President
This is my top car review channel. Not just a list of stats, but great infotainment. My second favorite is the half nekkid ladies and then third is the two dudes who think the epitome of car performance is 0 to 60 times. Oh, so much goodness.