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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I'll take the RAV4, no turbo-charged engine causing more wear and tear and BS fuel mileage from a dyno read, not real life. No dual injection, so expect caking up of the intake valves in the future and the BS simulated shift CVT. Making simulated shifts on a CVT because the public is to stupid to understand how and why a CVT operates the way it does is ignorance on the manufacturer as well. TOYOTA all the way.
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)
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.
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
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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!
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
@@Blank00 Doesn't matter. You can't say anything good about CVTs on the internet. Because JATCO CVTs in 2007 sucked, all CVTs for the rest of eternity will suck as well.
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.
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 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.
Urban off road adventure: wrong way down a heavily pocked one way street during a “protest.” Siri. Navigate to Starbucks. No, I didn’t bring S&W along. Darn. Dunkin it is.
Single moms along with adventurous people want jeeps. 32 mpg with 270 HP in a Cherokee or wrangler who wouldn’t want a fun vehicle which saves thousands in the long run because you can sell the jeep for almost what you paid for it brand new in the Honda loses thousands of dollars more of your own money out of your pocket every year That’s what makes Jeep the most expensive vehicle to own used but the cheapest to own new
@@chadhanson4369 No disrespect, but it's obvious that the jeep will always be worth more. It's a desireable lifestyle vehicle in which you trade practicality for ruggedness. The Honda is an appliance you can use every day. Do that with an FCA product and any money you saved in resale value will be sunk in repair costs. Side note, Hondas do retain value well. Not quite jeep or toyota levels but they blow Ford and Chevy out of the water
@@Hobinator17 But people forget about... The 2021 Ford Bronco! There is a back order of over 150,000 there is alot of pent up demand. Jeep Wrangler will take sizeable hit to sales.
The gas in the oil issue continues to be a problem. Honda did a warranty for people in northern states even though the gas continues getting into the oil if you live in warmer clients. Do not get a Honda unless you wanted to be treated poorly, like a commodity. They don't care. The concept of Honda-quality is gone so stop giving them credit for it. The radio forces the driver to take their eyes off the road to change the channel. Stupid and unsafe.
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”
I hate how more and more manufactures are using CVT transmissions and small turbo displacement engines. all for a mile per gallon more gasoline economy. This makes no sense to me. Added costs for the sure to fail early technology. I doubt you will ever see 300,000 out of this CR-V
I love all of the Toyota Stans talking about oil dilution like it's still a problem, that was solved long ago. Find a new talking point, that shit is old. Turbos have been around forever and the L15 in this thing is bulletproof. Again, old talking point. Find new material. Fucking TH-cam armchair mechanic commenters are the worst.
5:13 SO many rust, where is this built? All the suspensions parts are steel and rusty already!!! Exhaust pip looks worse than a junk yard honda. Look! The hydrolic bushing on the right side is leaking!
I drove one that belongs to my sis, what a piece of garbage . better than Korean's but feels so economy for the price. it was top of the line one. no soul and feels like poor man's ride. looks good. then I had to get one for my GF , for 5 grand less bought her Buick regal GS.
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.
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.
@@ShaiyanHossain Thanks to today's modern electronics, most CRVs aren't seen with their blinker left on, while travelling below the speed limit in the left lane as much as the classics in the good ole days.
It's a known commodity. People love known commodities when their money is on the line. Honda is very good at intersecting people and what they need. Not as good as Toyota, but a little more zesty. But not too much zest. Zest lite.
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 first and second gen definitely have character; less after that. Great steering in the first three generations. Fourth generation and beyond are a bit quicker and more efficient than the previous models but still not exciting. Second generation CR-V has to be the best overall.
ecoRfan I like my Element I picked up last summer so I can walk my bike right in. It actually has personality and even though it’s super slow, handles good for that 2nd gen CRV platform it shares.
Other than the CVT I like this new vehicle. I am fan of that little turbo inline 4 as well. I feel they are better engines than the old N/A engines. I know not everyone is a fan of the new engines and that’s okay. Honda had to make changes for fuel efficiency.
On ANY CRV review, this needs to be vented: I have an intense hate for CRVs but it's not for the vehicle itself but the caliber of drivers they attract to them. I know I'm not alone. The motorcycle community knows EXACTLY what I'm talking about. I try to rail against stereotypes but one can only ignore those ridiculous vertical taillights so many times before they turn into the beacon of the driver who is barely invested in anything that stretches beyond the 110º eyes forward range of vision. This is the driver whose convinced they know the rules of the road but they haven't looked into driving laws since they got their drivers license 40 years ago in a different state than they now reside. This is the left lane bandit, not a self righteous one but the one where it barely occurs to check the rearview mirror more than once every 30 minutes to see the glacier of cars behind them as they are in a neck and neck elephant race with an 18-wheeler. The one who has the reaction time of a container ship. The one guaranteed to misread traffic pattern directions, nearly causing three traffic accidents behind them while they cut over three lanes processing the information slower than a 28K modem attached to an Apple II. The one who but by the grace of all the built in nannies will still seem to be lacking, will certainly not know you're there. This is the driver you actually may refuse to ride with for fear of your own life. If the stock market were as predictable as the majority CRV drivers' complete ineptitude to the business of driving in almost every way, I would be trailing Bezos in the top 5. If I have one comfort, it's that 9 times out of 10, I know exactly what to expect from a CRV and therefore I avoid, fear them, know that I must be extra alert around them. For you few CRV drivers who are awake, I'm sorry to lump you in with the rest, it's a good vehicle with a majority clientele who likely wouldn't drive if they had a choice, and it shows. Rant over.
@@SFDJMark That was once true, and of most Toyotas (I might add) but I'm increasingly noticing a dithering on that in camp Prius where it seems nearly a science fact in camp CRV.
I wonder if we could help by clubbing together to pay for a top therapist to treat your issues? Modifying tired old memes about this, that, or the other vehicle brand/model driver shows a distinct problem that needs urgent treatment.
@@hedydd2 Nothing more or less than pattern recognition. You see enough makes/models do the same gaffs over and over regardless of who's driving, it starts to speak to the personality type that would buy a CRV in the first place. Not all who drive CRVs are bad drivers but I've noticed most who drive CRVs exhibit similar driving behaviors that are generally aloof, unaware, sluggish, overly cautious as to almost be dangerous and unskilled. Save your time and money on me, buy anyone who purchases or owns a CRV refresher courses in driving.
@@wizardmix You are deluded. Over and over the same meme is used for all kinds of brands, particularly German ones and Volvo. It's all complete rubbish. It's in your head man! Get it seen to.
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 don't find the oil dilution to be a make or break issue, myself. I do see it becoming a problem for the average soccer dad who only changes his oil 4 months after the dash says 0% oil life.
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.
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
Ahahahahaha, I wish I could give you multiple upvotes for that scream.
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.
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.
Mark: "Jack, let's go! We're doing the CR-V!"
Jack: dial tone
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.
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...
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.
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.
"THAT WAS SPORT MODE"
🤣 “girlfriend, soon to be wife, soon to be ex-wife” “I’m 5’-13”” 😂
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!
Love the 5'13 joke... Hope it was a joke but if it was A+
Ofc it was, it's SG!
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
Wow, I know it's the underbody, but that's a lot of rust.
I'll take the RAV4, no turbo-charged engine causing more wear and tear and BS fuel mileage from a dyno read, not real life. No dual injection, so expect caking up of the intake valves in the future and the BS simulated shift CVT. Making simulated shifts on a CVT because the public is to stupid to understand how and why a CVT operates the way it does is ignorance on the manufacturer as well. TOYOTA all the way.
My daughter’s 2008 CRV still runs strong at 217K miles. Very good, roomy and dependable vehicle for student.
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.
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
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?
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.
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 $$$
"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.
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 CRV is quiet, calm, relaxed, boring.” Not so Mark. Lol
The mid size cuv is the definition of boring
One exception, Macan S!
Why is everything rusted out underneath on a brand new car?! What a piece of crap.
@Steven Strain Gravel.
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
“Now I just had my 12th daughter in 6 years.” That and the acceleration scream hahah. Thank you for making my Monday.
Freaking spat my coffee when the screaming part happened.
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.
Dip stick check...fuel diluting the oil?
"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.
7:10 can't stop laughing at this! ahahha
The man took it to the next level!!!
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!
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.
*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* 😂👍🏻
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.
Mr. Goose is an American hero.
thought he is Canadian haha
7:11 dealers describing sport mode increasing the speed of the car they're trying to sell
$35K!, oil dilution problems!, CVT reliability problems! strike three you're OUT!
Honda's newer CVTs are more reliable than Honda's older CVTs and CVTs made by JATCO, so only 2 strikes
@@Blank00 Doesn't matter. You can't say anything good about CVTs on the internet. Because JATCO CVTs in 2007 sucked, all CVTs for the rest of eternity will suck as well.
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?
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 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.
1.5 turbo...nope. Never buying that engine. Its like putting stewie on steroids and then making him go into a lifting competition.
Yes, we all totally understand exactly what you mean and what your specific concerns with that powerplant are, thanks to your clever analogy.
Thats actually a perfect way to describe it 😂
Daniel G, there is nothing wrong with the turbo. It's awesome!
Get non turbo more reliable if available
Daniel G agreed should have done the 2.0 and less boost to keep the HP and TQ numbers reasonable
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 !!
Urban off road adventure: wrong way down a heavily pocked one way street during a “protest.” Siri. Navigate to Starbucks. No, I didn’t bring S&W along. Darn. Dunkin it is.
so my 1996 CRV EX 5MT was more fun to drive than this thing? 😔
If you think any CRV is fun to drive you haven’t driven much fun cars
f181234 I’ve driven some cool cars, but still being lowered is fun as it grips corners like a coupe and fun to go around twisty roads.
The single moms are gonna go crazy over this
Single moms along with adventurous people want jeeps. 32 mpg with 270 HP in a Cherokee or wrangler who wouldn’t want a fun vehicle which saves thousands in the long run because you can sell the jeep for almost what you paid for it brand new in the Honda loses thousands of dollars more of your own money out of your pocket every year
That’s what makes Jeep the most expensive vehicle to own used but the cheapest to own new
@@chadhanson4369 No disrespect, but it's obvious that the jeep will always be worth more. It's a desireable lifestyle vehicle in which you trade practicality for ruggedness. The Honda is an appliance you can use every day. Do that with an FCA product and any money you saved in resale value will be sunk in repair costs.
Side note, Hondas do retain value well. Not quite jeep or toyota levels but they blow Ford and Chevy out of the water
@@chadhanson4369 They may want then, but life ends up prodding them into an appliance eventually.
Strippers need cargo room for all their outfits....
@@Hobinator17 But people forget about... The 2021 Ford Bronco! There is a back order of over 150,000 there is alot of pent up demand. Jeep Wrangler will take sizeable hit to sales.
I’m stuck if to buy the CR-V or RAV4
I love that Mark couldn’t even keep a straight face in that opener.
Does this generation of the CR-V burns engine oil ? My grandma owns a 2017 crV Turbocharged 1.5l
7:10 simulated sound of VTEC kicking in.
The CRX is about one thing:
1. Quiet
1. Calm
1. Relaxed
1. Boring
Hahaha
Patrick Krott I was gonna say. No CR-X in production anymore.
Like coffee pooping in the lobby restroom of a Hampton Inn during a bUsInEsS mEeTiNg
oh I miss the CRX, you can thank my fat fingers for that
The gas in the oil issue continues to be a problem. Honda did a warranty for people in northern states even though the gas continues getting into the oil if you live in warmer clients. Do not get a Honda unless you wanted to be treated poorly, like a commodity. They don't care. The concept of Honda-quality is gone so stop giving them credit for it.
The radio forces the driver to take their eyes off the road to change the channel. Stupid and unsafe.
Having a Honda Civic and Ridgeline, I pick the Mazda CX5.
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...
I hate how more and more manufactures are using CVT transmissions and small turbo displacement engines. all for a mile per gallon more gasoline economy. This makes no sense to me. Added costs for the sure to fail early technology. I doubt you will ever see 300,000 out of this CR-V
That acceleration run/reaction @7:10 was pure gold! 😂
I love all of the Toyota Stans talking about oil dilution like it's still a problem, that was solved long ago. Find a new talking point, that shit is old. Turbos have been around forever and the L15 in this thing is bulletproof. Again, old talking point. Find new material.
Fucking TH-cam armchair mechanic commenters are the worst.
When is he going to be a host on Top Gear? Solid 69/10 review.
5:13 SO many rust, where is this built? All the suspensions parts are steel and rusty already!!! Exhaust pip looks worse than a junk yard honda. Look! The hydrolic bushing on the right side is leaking!
How is the AWD? Does it actually work or is it like the 3(?) prior generations where the rear wheels do nothing?
More of this. I love when Mark has fun in his reviews.
I drove one that belongs to my sis, what a piece of garbage . better than Korean's but feels so economy for the price. it was top of the line one. no soul and feels like poor man's ride. looks good. then I had to get one for my GF , for 5 grand less bought her Buick regal GS.
That car puts me in a coma just by looking ay it. I'll keep the Mazda CX5 for a little while longer.
Would you recommend purchasing a Cx-5?
I wanna hear more about the oil delution issues the crvs been having
That was only an issue with 2018’s if I’m not mistaken.
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.
7:11 shit like this is EXACTLY why this is one of my favorite car review channels 😂
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.
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.
“That was sport mode!!!”
seriously why do manufacturers not offer true fold flat 2nd row? those seats folded down were like at 45* - whole lotta useless
Can you review the Honda passport?
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.
Best 0-60 in a TH-cam car show ever. 2020 Award.
A modern interpretation of the crown vic, town car, or caprice classic.
this is the best take ive seen in the comments
@@ShaiyanHossain Thanks to today's modern electronics, most CRVs aren't seen with their blinker left on, while travelling below the speed limit in the left lane as much as the classics in the good ole days.
You’re reviewing toasters now? Cool
Yes, he many reviews on "Crossovers".
Boring Soccer Mom car
It's a known commodity. People love known commodities when their money is on the line. Honda is very good at intersecting people and what they need. Not as good as Toyota, but a little more zesty. But not too much zest. Zest lite.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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 CRV makes me glad I'm gay, single, and childless. What a soulless vehicle. Wow. Just...wow.
The first and second gen definitely have character; less after that. Great steering in the first three generations. Fourth generation and beyond are a bit quicker and more efficient than the previous models but still not exciting. Second generation CR-V has to be the best overall.
ecoRfan I like my Element I picked up last summer so I can walk my bike right in. It actually has personality and even though it’s super slow, handles good for that 2nd gen CRV platform it shares.
Other than the CVT I like this new vehicle. I am fan of that little turbo inline 4 as well. I feel they are better engines than the old N/A engines. I know not everyone is a fan of the new engines and that’s okay. Honda had to make changes for fuel efficiency.
On ANY CRV review, this needs to be vented: I have an intense hate for CRVs but it's not for the vehicle itself but the caliber of drivers they attract to them. I know I'm not alone. The motorcycle community knows EXACTLY what I'm talking about. I try to rail against stereotypes but one can only ignore those ridiculous vertical taillights so many times before they turn into the beacon of the driver who is barely invested in anything that stretches beyond the 110º eyes forward range of vision.
This is the driver whose convinced they know the rules of the road but they haven't looked into driving laws since they got their drivers license 40 years ago in a different state than they now reside.
This is the left lane bandit, not a self righteous one but the one where it barely occurs to check the rearview mirror more than once every 30 minutes to see the glacier of cars behind them as they are in a neck and neck elephant race with an 18-wheeler.
The one who has the reaction time of a container ship.
The one guaranteed to misread traffic pattern directions, nearly causing three traffic accidents behind them while they cut over three lanes processing the information slower than a 28K modem attached to an Apple II.
The one who but by the grace of all the built in nannies will still seem to be lacking, will certainly not know you're there.
This is the driver you actually may refuse to ride with for fear of your own life.
If the stock market were as predictable as the majority CRV drivers' complete ineptitude to the business of driving in almost every way, I would be trailing Bezos in the top 5.
If I have one comfort, it's that 9 times out of 10, I know exactly what to expect from a CRV and therefore I avoid, fear them, know that I must be extra alert around them.
For you few CRV drivers who are awake, I'm sorry to lump you in with the rest, it's a good vehicle with a majority clientele who likely wouldn't drive if they had a choice, and it shows.
Rant over.
All of that applies even more to most Prius drivers. Especially the left-lane bandit behavior and general air of driving cluelessness.
@@SFDJMark That was once true, and of most Toyotas (I might add) but I'm increasingly noticing a dithering on that in camp Prius where it seems nearly a science fact in camp CRV.
I wonder if we could help by clubbing together to pay for a top therapist to treat your issues? Modifying tired old memes about this, that, or the other vehicle brand/model driver shows a distinct problem that needs urgent treatment.
@@hedydd2 Nothing more or less than pattern recognition. You see enough makes/models do the same gaffs over and over regardless of who's driving, it starts to speak to the personality type that would buy a CRV in the first place. Not all who drive CRVs are bad drivers but I've noticed most who drive CRVs exhibit similar driving behaviors that are generally aloof, unaware, sluggish, overly cautious as to almost be dangerous and unskilled. Save your time and money on me, buy anyone who purchases or owns a CRV refresher courses in driving.
@@wizardmix
You are deluded. Over and over the same meme is used for all kinds of brands, particularly German ones and Volvo. It's all complete rubbish. It's in your head man! Get it seen to.
They need to get rid of the fake wood.. and give us the same features they get in Canada
Sure, be my guest buy the 1.5 turbos. Help Honda experiment with oil dilution at your time and expense.
Howww does a 2020 vehicle have rust like that already on the knuckles?
In November, remember: Mr. Geese for President
No car is uncool when you got Marc rebillet playing.
The random humor is necessary and gold in your videos lol
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.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!
-Savage Geese
7:11 *"AAAGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH"*
- 5'13" Car Boi
That 1.5 engine has oil dilution issues
Apparently its been fixed and it only affects some people in cold climates on short trips.
Tool0GT92 says Honda... wish they would have gone with the 2.0 and a small turbo 1.5 is too small to push a suv at this size
@@Tool0GT92 Honda likes to say it's been fixed. The fix didn't work.
@@chrisherbert4454 I have an 05 with 40 less hp and 30 less lb ft of torque and its fine. People want value and gas mileage in a crv not horsepower.
I don't find the oil dilution to be a make or break issue, myself. I do see it becoming a problem for the average soccer dad who only changes his oil 4 months after the dash says 0% oil life.