Having just put a deposit down on one today, a 2015 1.6 diesel 9 speed….this has really reassured me that it was indeed the right call. Thank you for the informative video.
I have a 2016 EX auto petrol AWD, which I love most, my 3 grown-up teenage sons can fit well in the back seats. I chose Honda as it was the only car that could fit all of the six-footers in my family and go on long journeys without complaints.
Thanks for this in depth review on the CR-V. After watch this and other video and also driving a few different models of CR-V I recently put a deposit on a 2016 CR-V VTI-L with the 2.4L 4WD. I hope to pick it up in the next couple of days. The reason I chose this model was after driving it and others I found that the 2.4L petrol suited me better. I also spoke to many people who have the later model CR-V (2018-2022) with the 1.5L turbo and all of them have the same thing and said they wished they had kept the earlier model as the 1.5L was gutless and I agree with them. The car itself was great but Honda pretty much ruined it by putting the 1.5L turbo in it. By the way I live in Australia and we do have slightly different variants to what you have in the UK. On the 2nd hand market over here right now there are thousands of low Km (Milage) 1.5L models for sale as no one want them. Finding a 2nd hand 2015-2016 model here is almost impossible and if one does come up for sale it's snapped up real quick.
I drive a 2020 CRV 1.5T with a Manual transmission in Northern Europe, its not gutless at all its rated to tow two tonnes that's the reason I bought it I regularly tow 1200kg caravan with it and I have no issues, the car is only lacking in oomph when you drive in eco mode as it cuts power and acceleration considerably , other than that I use it in non eco mode and it pull very well. When not towing its fast quick and economical and can do 130mph and gets 45Mpg regularly I have never tried that speed but I am in no doubt it would get there with ease. I had a 2014 CRV before this with a 1.6 diesel single turbo and that was a slow and gutless car and not as economical as a diesel should be. I am more than happy with my CRV and intend to keep it for more years as I do not want to go to a hybrid CRV which is heavy and can only tow 750kg and not much more economical than my 1.5.
@@Azureecosse Unfortunately here in Australia we only get 1 choice of transmission and that’s the single speed CVT transmission and that’s what makes it so Gutless here. If we had the manual transmission option then yes it would have made a big difference to how the car would have performed.
I've read a lot of reviews / driver & owner's comments, saying that the car is crammed up with various sensors, electronics, subsystems - to such extent that, if you leave it parked for two days without driving, you can kiss your car battery goodbye? Grateful if you could comment - is that issue still present with 2017 - 2018 models? Thnx
I'm looking at the 2.0l petrol and I'm mainly around town.Must be auto and 2w drive.Go for EX model for all the goodies, especially as it has pan roof.Did you buy a CR-V in the end?
@@Tracy-wr7mj Diesels are ultra reliable, no fuel oil issues. The 1.6 idtec is an amazing design, the lightest 1.6 diesel in the world, 72 plus mp(uk)g, no probs.
I always wondered why the British can't seem to properly pronounce vocals in certain situations. "Like almost any other HONDAR I can think of.... " Why the need to add an "R" that should never be there to begin with? Guys over at Car Throttle (another British channel) talk similarly.
It's called the 'intrusive R' - an r sound pronounced if the following word starts with a vowel. "I saw-r it happen, I saw-r a wolf'". It's just a dialectical feature.
Smaller and smaller engines, with a bigger bigger turbo. In other words, Honda has lost the plot, I will never buy one, for it to move, the engine must now, SCREEM.
Having just put a deposit down on one today, a 2015 1.6 diesel 9 speed….this has really reassured me that it was indeed the right call. Thank you for the informative video.
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How is the crv bud?
How is the crv bud
It will fail, sensors lighting dash on regular basis
You criticise the petrol 2.0 yet its been rated the most reliable longevity engine in the world
I have a 2016 EX auto petrol AWD, which I love most, my 3 grown-up teenage sons can fit well in the back seats. I chose Honda as it was the only car that could fit all of the six-footers in my family and go on long journeys without complaints.
Great review, very thorough, very useful.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this in depth review on the CR-V. After watch this and other video and also driving a few different models of CR-V I recently put a deposit on a 2016 CR-V VTI-L with the 2.4L 4WD. I hope to pick it up in the next couple of days. The reason I chose this model was after driving it and others I found that the 2.4L petrol suited me better. I also spoke to many people who have the later model CR-V (2018-2022) with the 1.5L turbo and all of them have the same thing and said they wished they had kept the earlier model as the 1.5L was gutless and I agree with them. The car itself was great but Honda pretty much ruined it by putting the 1.5L turbo in it. By the way I live in Australia and we do have slightly different variants to what you have in the UK. On the 2nd hand market over here right now there are thousands of low Km (Milage) 1.5L models for sale as no one want them. Finding a 2nd hand 2015-2016 model here is almost impossible and if one does come up for sale it's snapped up real quick.
I drive a 2020 CRV 1.5T with a Manual transmission in Northern Europe, its not gutless at all its rated to tow two tonnes that's the reason I bought it I regularly tow 1200kg caravan with it and I have no issues, the car is only lacking in oomph when you drive in eco mode as it cuts power and acceleration considerably , other than that I use it in non eco mode and it pull very well. When not towing its fast quick and economical and can do 130mph and gets 45Mpg regularly I have never tried that speed but I am in no doubt it would get there with ease. I had a 2014 CRV before this with a 1.6 diesel single turbo and that was a slow and gutless car and not as economical as a diesel should be. I am more than happy with my CRV and intend to keep it for more years as I do not want to go to a hybrid CRV which is heavy and can only tow 750kg and not much more economical than my 1.5.
@@Azureecosse Unfortunately here in Australia we only get 1 choice of transmission and that’s the single speed CVT transmission and that’s what makes it so Gutless here. If we had the manual transmission option then yes it would have made a big difference to how the car would have performed.
Yes. 2015 and 2016 model model snap up really quick
The usual drama and shouting free review. Very informative - thanks
The only review of the CRV you need - well done
thank you!!
Great cars this is my second CRV 1.6 dtec keep them well serviced and they will keep going
Top review!
Thanks!
a great car review by OSV i love the CRV especially the 2.0 petrol i vtec reliable engine.😬
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@@CarandDrivingCarReviews, your the best OSV you guys know your car stuff m8
I have a 2010 CRV, and wouldn't change it for anything.
I recently bought a 2015 model 4x2 AT 2.0 gasoline w 60,000 km @ $11,500 USD , Cebu Philippines unit , nice car
Winner yan
Palkiiiiiiiiiiiii...epitome of brilliance,hats off...well done.
Thanks. Very helpful.
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Amazing review! I've had the Mk1 Mk3. After watching this I'm seriously considering Mk4.
very thorough and informative review, than you
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Very good video
Appreciate that
a great review ,i like the honda crv ,i think CRV is the perfect reliable SUV family car.
thank you!
superb review. thank you
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Is the 1.6 engine automatic. Are they reliable for a long run ?
Thank you
Very informative review
Driving a 3rd gen looking at 1.6ex auto now.
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I've read a lot of reviews / driver & owner's comments, saying that the car is crammed up with various sensors, electronics, subsystems - to such extent that, if you leave it parked for two days without driving, you can kiss your car battery goodbye? Grateful if you could comment - is that issue still present with 2017 - 2018 models? Thnx
What are they like as a tow car?
Just bought my 2015 petrol replacing my 2003 sport petrol. ❤
Hope you enjoy it
Thank you. I shall let you know how it goes next week. 😁
It would be nice to see this Mk4 in a shoot out with the Mk5 Hybrid 2.0 petrol.
My mate has 1.6 diesel and computer shows 70 mpg?
Bro Is bonnet /hood visible while driving from driver seat
For man of height 5’9’’
Yes, its not a problem.
Outstanding review! Thank you
10% less boot space than a RAV4? - are you sure?
Spot on, the boot is way bigger than the RAV4.
What is the towing capacity of the diesel 2.0L version please?
Some say 2000kg and others 1500kg while in the uk 1500 pounds which are 680kg ?
Thanks
1500 kg
🙏🏾🛣️Thank you which engine and year model is the best to invest into according to you?
I'm looking at the 2.0l petrol and I'm mainly around town.Must be auto and 2w drive.Go for EX model for all the goodies, especially as it has pan roof.Did you buy a CR-V in the end?
What about fuel in oil?
only in us made engines european are fine
@@maartenyzer4121you mean deisels dont have it compared to regular gas.
@@Tracy-wr7mj Diesels are ultra reliable, no fuel oil issues. The 1.6 idtec is an amazing design, the lightest 1.6 diesel in the world, 72 plus mp(uk)g, no probs.
@itsallrobbish - is the 1.6 idtec diesel engine belt driven or is it chain driven.?
Every car maker is now, going for a smaller engine, which as a guy like me, who's in the know, these cars will loose the market.
co2 regulations..buying cost reducement smaller turbo engines
I always wondered why the British can't seem to properly pronounce vocals in certain situations.
"Like almost any other HONDAR I can think of.... "
Why the need to add an "R" that should never be there to begin with? Guys over at Car Throttle (another British channel) talk similarly.
irish or scottish mixed in. pirates
It’s called dialect, hope I ve said that right senor perfect
It's called an accent...
People pronounce words differently in different parts of the country.
It's called the 'intrusive R' - an r sound pronounced if the following word starts with a vowel. "I saw-r it happen, I saw-r a wolf'". It's just a dialectical feature.
@@Clodhopping Thank you for replying. I found it interesting. I'll look some more into the "intrusive r" concept.
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When is UK going to shift to left drive????? 😡😡😡
What?...
Smaller and smaller engines, with a bigger bigger turbo. In other words, Honda has lost the plot, I will never buy one, for it to move, the engine must now, SCREEM.
Blame emission targets. RIP 2.2 diesel.