This is an awesome collaboration! Subscribed to both channels and would love to see more of these collaborations in the future. Keep up the great work Sinéad and Bob!
I have just bought a CRV. Hybrid. During this terrible "Lock Down" I have not been able to travel far. However, I am delighted with this car. It's up there with the best. Your video could do with better sound control. Very informative. Thank you.
I have been looking at both of these hybrids as the Honda is yet to get to Australia. What a great review! I just love the banter between the two of you that I would be doing if someone was shopping those cars with me. I fully concur with one of the other comments- you should do a co-review as a regular gig as you have got something special here. Thanks for taking the effort to look over these cars in detail and talk about the differences, for different people with different tastes and dimensions. Just gold...!
When is the last time you changed a tire on a newer car? Its rare to even use. If you do need to change a tire then call the roadside assistance provided by Honda. But not by Toyota.
One week ago I got a flat on a Merc and no spare. Had to get rescued by Mercedes who brought a whole new car, let’s see a consumer get that service! Spare wheel as standard please
Obviously nobody not many here can see that the CR-V is 4x4 which is the reason why there is no spare wheel in Honda and one big PLUS for it! Any way - can not compare these two SUV's - one of them is 4x4!
Great review way better than anything being put out in the UK where it seems to be more about personality over substance and content...ye work very well together
Excellent comparison! I test drove both and the Honda just edged it for me mainly for the space inside but I also rather like its looks. Found the RAV 4 a touch aggressive looking. But it was very very close!
@@BobFlavinVideo Definitely it was close Bob! The Hyundai Tucon was also a contender but these two were neck and neck. Funny enough another attractive prospect of the CRV is that in Rome literally nobody has one so I want to stand out haha!
The best looking Rav4 is the Trail gas model (Adventure in the USA) as it doesn't have that over-aggressive look front end and the rims on it are super nice!
I could honestly listen to that girl talk all day. Intelligent, knows what she's talking about and a wonderful accent. Still love your work though Bob :)
Great review. You should do more of these one car vs another. I just ordered the CRV because I agree with Sinead about it being a better , more refined drive.
Please do more reviews with Sinead. That was heaps of fun and good to have two different perspectives. A compact or family hatchback comparison would be great.
Great review Bob and Sinead. I really like the idea of the twin review and the direct comparisons. Very professional, natural and honest review with great chemistry between you both. This is screaming out to become a regular series. Having been both a Toyota and Honda driver over the years (now VW), I think I’d go with the Honda for the slightly superior level of finish and sound deadening etc, as I think a vehicle like this is not necessarily bought for driving performance but on levels of comfort. The lack of Apple carplay/Android auto is astonishing across the Toyota range. The lack of a spare wheel in the Honda is also a big negative in my book. Great job 👍
Hi Bob I am waiting for my new RAV4 Sport to arrive for July thank you and Sinead for a great review have had a test drive loved it very comfortable this will be my forth hybrid all Toyota
Fantastic review from you both, Just bought a RAV4 went and sat in both, took both out, for me RAV4 has the better interior and it was about the same for the drive, RAV4 now has apple car play, take delivery of it tomorrow
Great twin test. The conversation style in the car I think works best as opposed to two separate presentations. Not quite Kirsty and Phil but loved the way Sinead keeps her powder dry at the beginning and then gives Bob both barrels at the end 🤣
I have tested both. Liked the Honda a lot. Ordered a RAV4 though, cheaper lease, cheaper company car tax. The other differences fairly minor. Really enjoyed the joint review by two of my favourite testers!
Rav4 can fit a full sized spare tire if you want, they complain about the plastic back but it is so easy to clean now especially with all the crap I have to put in the back from camping, hiking, and work.
I recently was looking between the CRV and the Hybrid Rav4 and ended up going with the RAV4. Maybe I drove a wonky Honda but I did not like the ride or handle at all compared to the Rav4 personally. In the US we don’t have the hybrid CRV yet so if mileage is the important factor you’ll end up at the Rav4 regardless.
Honda’s going downhill. You made the right choice. Toyota knows how to make Hybrids. Honda does not. Ford is coming out with an Escape Hybrid in the US, which is my second choice in this segment.
From the spec here I think the CRV using same technology as my 2018 Accord hybrid. I like the fact that, like my Accord, CRV doesn’t have auto or cvt transmission. I would take CRV over RAV4 for this reason.
Great video. You covered alot of the details for the two cars . But at the end you should have finished off with the MPG or L/100km plus the Irish road tax .
Tested both. Really enjoyed CR-V with its comfy seats and quiet interior but ordered a RAV4. Same spec with a trade in bonus Toyota was around 5k euro cheaper and better looking in my opinion. Couldn't justify this price difference and buy Honda. Great show! :)
Same here. I would like a mixture of both, the driver assistance aids on the Honda were hugely superior to the Toyota ones and the Honda had a marginally better ride but the Toyota is still financially more compelling, as well as the far lower CO2 figure.
Bob, you're the only one I've ever heard mention how significant the look of the vehicle weighs on the purchase. I purchased the 2020 RAV4 Hybrid XSE for the look.
Really liked this review Bob, I’d love to see more of Bob “Tiff Needell” Flavin and Sinéad “Vicky Butler Henderson” McCann. 😁 Seriously, really good review.... I’d have the Honda btw.
I have a new RAV4 XLE Hybrid can not find the heated mirror switch, really poor in bad weather keeping the cabin from misting up, have to have it on fully auto climate mode to keep the screen and side windows clear, am I missing something.
I just purchased the Rav 4 AWD hybrid in USA and drive it at 1,341 meters above sea level using 85 octane fuel (Euro RON 90) The RAV 4 hybrid uses a eCVT that operates on a planetary gear system using electric motors to keep the gear at the optimum range. Planetary gears are stronger and will last longer than the CVT the CRV uses which is a pulley and belt system. When the belt breaks the CVT will need to be replaced at $5,000 or about £4,000. I drive 120 kilometers per hour on the freeway and my Rav 4 is much quieter than your hybrid when you accelerated. I am averaging 41 mpg freeway and around town or 5.7 liters per 100 kilometers.
The only problem with what you wrote is that iMMD doesn`t use the pulley and belt system. It has one coghwheel "gear" for motorway speeds. For lower speeds there is no conventional gearbox at all. The combustion engine produces electricity to add it to the e-motor. Honda`s system is very similar to Outlander PHEV. I suggest you make more research ;)
What do you two guys think about the ride comfort in the CRV hybrid compared with the petrol only version? Does the extra weight of the batteries have an adverse impact?
I picked up a 21 plate Honda CR-V Hybrid SR spec in June and it’s a fabulous SUV I’m getting 54 MPG with city driving as I don’t do any motorway miles as Hybrids and motorways don’t make good economical sense. This is my first Honda as I have been with Fords for some years and I swapped due to build quality and MPG and I will be sticking with Honda the Japanese have got it bang on the money with the CR-V I can’t give Honda enough praise with this car it’s fabulous to say the least. Also on a full tank I can get 652 miles what is the to complain about plus Honda have to the ECVT it gets the job done and it works well and it’s not that noisy in my opinion as around town the cabin fall silent you could hear a mouse fart also it drives like a EV car in my sole opinion and the MMI works all the time every time. I can’t say the same for Ford coming from a 18 plate Ford Focus STX in a word glitchy and sometimes the volume would not work and the sat nav is terrible. Honda all the way for me.
Congrats to the both of you from the UK. I've been looking at these 2 as potential company cars for my wife , to try and reduce the BIK tax. I like the CRV a lot, but the 120gms/kilometre push up the taxation quite a bit compared to the 2wd RAV 4's 105 grams / kilometre. We've not been out in either at the moment but the CVT in the Toyota worries us, the Honda is supposed to be quieter. When you're doing over 30k miles a year you need the car to be quiet. The RAV 4s larger boot is also a bonus. A great collaboration, let's see more of it. Well done. Steve
Thanks Steve! It’s a tough choice between them, the Honda is quieter on the motorway b it the RAV has a bigger boot, I’d still have the RAV 4 just not in white
@@BobFlavinVideo Hahaha, I like the Rav 4 best in white! Cheers from the USA! I tend to keep my vehicles for a long time, and my '99 Toyota is still tearing up the highways here between rows of corn (& soybeans) in the state of Iowa! Based on my history over the last 20 years with 2 hondas ('00 Accord LX & '02 Civic LX) and 2 Toyotas ('95 Camry LE & '99 Camry XLE), I'll be going with the Toyota each and every time! My 2 Hondas I owned for much shorter time periods, one got a bad transmission and suspension parts failing too soon (under 50K miles), the other with intermittent engine emission & electrical issues. While both of my Toyotas have been solid with only needing normal things like timing belt services, tires, brakes, & struts. Even the Toyotas I bought for my parents have been solid ('99 Avalon, '06 Sienna), only the minivan needing an a/c repair, but that one has been modified for a power ramp/lowering/lift suspension for wheelchair access (modified interior/floor, electrical, fuel/emission lines & a/c systems).
@@BobFlavinVideo Cheers for the reply Bob. I quite like the look of your test car, badged "Dynamic" this side of the Irish sea. Blue and Grey looks quite good too. Steve
Great review from you both. More like this, please. I owned a 2014 2.2L diesel CRV and used it to tow a large caravan all over Europe for two months a couple of years ago - even up and over the Alps in the snow after one of the major road tunnels was closed. The car never missed a beat. But the CRV is regularly beaten by rivals in car reviews as lagging behind and in need of better tech, spec and handling. The usual conclusion is very reliable but boring. Personally, I prefer reliability and safety over everything else. Land Rover models are regularly praised with little or no mention of the appalling reliability. So form over substance seems to win most of the time. I am now looking to change by VW Golf for an SUV with AWD for the soft off roading capability for my many ventures into the often rocky and muddy countryside. A difficult choice as no one car is best at everything. My shortlist at present includes the Kia Sportage, Skoda Karoq, and Seat Alteca. The VW Tiguan was another possibility but it just seems to be a slightly jacked up over-priced Golf - and ugly at that.
Really they should have tested AWD vs AWD, because the RAV4 AWD uses drive to the rear wheels with an electric motor only, no mechanical driveshaft to the rear, so it seems the set up for an FWD must be different and could therefore affect how the vehicle drives on the road. In the US the Hybrid is only available in AWD.
"During our testing, the front-drive (Equinox 1.6t diesel)model was put through Real MPG's evaluations, and the results were an impressive 33.1/46.7 mpg, making this oil-burning family car one of the most fuel-efficient crossovers we've tested." Motor Trend
22:06 - Yes, please, on the twin testing, it brings another level and a different view to each car, when comparing it to its closest market rival. As far, as the "which one do you prefer", I'm most definitely NOT in favor of the SUV/Crossover, etc. hype booming worldwide and I'll be sticking with the traditional sedans (ordered the new Camry Hybrid already). Besides, it makes perfect sense, because the manufacturers are trying to lure their customer base back into the "car segment" and they are really stepping up their game with the latest sedans - just look at the Toyota Camry and the Peugeot 508 for example, etc. Also, at least in my country (Bulgaria), the Rav4 Hybrid is just about ~500 Euro more expensive for the base model relative to the Camry Hybrid, however it lacks SO many things that base Camry gets. Example, the Rav4 Hybrid doesn't have neither parking sensors, nor a camera in the base trim. It doesn't get automatic windscreen wipers either, it doesn't get a warning for low windscreen fluid, it doesn't get the 7" multimedia center screen like the Camry and it lacks the factory tinted windows relative to the Camry Hybrid... So it's a fairly easy choice in some markets, as long as you don't follow the hype blindly :)
I don't know what the final specs will be here in the USA, but what I liked about the RAV4 is you can get the Hybrid in the lower trim specs and for a relatively good price. The CRV only seems to be coming here in a high spec. which makes it poor value you me, I don't want to pay a fortune for all the bells and whistles on something that isn't a luxury vehicle or to be used in that way. As for power tailgates, unless you are vertically challenged, or terminally lazy the tediously slow closing is just not worth it for the convenience of being able to open it when your hands are full. Also if the trunk is full and stuff has shifted against the tailgate, it's hard to gently open the gate and hold stuff in place while you open it.
What kind of real fuel efficiency were you getting Bob. I think the Honda looks nicer but its kinda average looking. You will notice engine noise and boot use more often than nets and interior trim
Back together again ... I think you have some video and sound kinks to work out, but pleeeeeaaaase continue with this kind of format!!! You work well together and it would just add value to both channels!
I really liked the twin testing. In the future though could you do twin testing on vehicles that are in the same class and have the same options. I would also like to know the gas mileage. I drive 100 km a day and gas mileage is one of the most important things to me when deciding on which car to buy.
Hi Bob, interesting review of the two half-hybrids. I commented previously on the older Mitsubishi PHEV- I have just traded for the newer 2.4 l model with the upgraded battery and suspension. You should give it a twirl- a far superior car in every respect. - AND something you did not mention, it can tow up to 1.5 tonnes with a braked trailer as well as having electrical 4WHD. I am sure you would be impressed with the improvements.
I would take the toyota hybrid everyday over the honda hybrids. Ive owned both Toyota and Honda hybrid products. 2 of my hondas had battery issues within 4years of ownership. Ive had 3 toyota hybrids and my Prius is 10 years old without any issues
I tested both and at the time I tested RAV 4 hybrid it was available with AWD and that was the clincher, I get average 49.5mpg around town but don't drive it hard, it has 222bhp on the AWD, not huge difference between front WD (219) and AWD (222), but AWD helps take a little sloppyness out of corners. RAV is better
Not “RAV is better” at all…..that’s is not factual, it’s only “better” according to your taste and in your opinion. So no, that doesn’t mean it’s actually “better”, whatsoever! 🙄
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The two absolute best car reviewing channels, ever! Cheers to you both and thank you both for the epic good reviews!
Thank you Pennywise and thanks for the Sunday Service questions as well!
This is an awesome collaboration! Subscribed to both channels and would love to see more of these collaborations in the future. Keep up the great work Sinéad and Bob!
Thanks very much Sydney, `I’ll have to take nicely to Sinead for more!
Thank you for showing and timing how many seconds the boot takes to close itself. That is very important for me when buying a car. Said no one ever...
I have the CR-V hybrid. I loved this review. Both are great cars. Both are great presenters. Well done guys. Young lady, you are right!
I have just bought a CRV. Hybrid. During this terrible "Lock Down" I have not been able to travel far. However, I am delighted with this car. It's up there with the best. Your video could do with better sound control. Very informative. Thank you.
I have been looking at both of these hybrids as the Honda is yet to get to Australia. What a great review! I just love the banter between the two of you that I would be doing if someone was shopping those cars with me. I fully concur with one of the other comments- you should do a co-review as a regular gig as you have got something special here. Thanks for taking the effort to look over these cars in detail and talk about the differences, for different people with different tastes and dimensions. Just gold...!
Plus for the Rav 4, Spare wheel.
Yes I like that as well
When is the last time you changed a tire on a newer car? Its rare to even use. If you do need to change a tire then call the roadside assistance provided by Honda. But not by Toyota.
One week ago I got a flat on a Merc and no spare. Had to get rescued by Mercedes who brought a whole new car, let’s see a consumer get that service! Spare wheel as standard please
@@BobFlavinVideo ewww. Mercedes.. yuck !! Have fun with those repairs.
Obviously nobody not many here can see that the CR-V is 4x4 which is the reason why there is no spare wheel in Honda and one big PLUS for it!
Any way - can not compare these two SUV's - one of them is 4x4!
I have a RAV4 trail I'm very appy with it. Spacious cab. The trunk I'm glad it is smooth and hard plastic I'm glad for this easy for cleening.
Adrian Rimann true , experts wants leather in trunk for what ?
Great review way better than anything being put out in the UK where it seems to be more about personality over substance and content...ye work very well together
Cheers Billy!
Yeah
Excellent comparison! I test drove both and the Honda just edged it for me mainly for the space inside but I also rather like its looks. Found the RAV 4 a touch aggressive looking. But it was very very close!
It’s a tough choice Oasim, I nearly picked the Honda!
@@BobFlavinVideo Definitely it was close Bob! The Hyundai Tucon was also a contender but these two were neck and neck. Funny enough another attractive prospect of the CRV is that in Rome literally nobody has one so I want to stand out haha!
The best looking Rav4 is the Trail gas model (Adventure in the USA) as it doesn't have that over-aggressive look front end and the rims on it are super nice!
I enjoyed this, guys. Nice, detailed, fun review!! I prefer the CRV. Lots of love from Jamaica.
Brilliant collaboration between both your channels. Certainly would like to see a few more of these again
Thanks Conor!
I could honestly listen to that girl talk all day. Intelligent, knows what she's talking about and a wonderful accent. Still love your work though Bob :)
I have listened to Sinead talk about cars and it’s true, she knows her stuff.
Love the twin test Bob. Great job.
Great review. You should do more of these one car vs another. I just ordered the CRV because I agree with Sinead about it being a better , more refined drive.
Great review and thank you for the inside info on both cars. For me the CRV just because it looks better and gives a more premium feel.
Please do more reviews with Sinead. That was heaps of fun and good to have two different perspectives. A compact or family hatchback comparison would be great.
Great review Bob and Sinead. I really like the idea of the twin review and the direct comparisons. Very professional, natural and honest review with great chemistry between you both. This is screaming out to become a regular series. Having been both a Toyota and Honda driver over the years (now VW), I think I’d go with the Honda for the slightly superior level of finish and sound deadening etc, as I think a vehicle like this is not necessarily bought for driving performance but on levels of comfort. The lack of Apple carplay/Android auto is astonishing across the Toyota range. The lack of a spare wheel in the Honda is also a big negative in my book. Great job 👍
Hi Bob I am waiting for my new RAV4 Sport to arrive for July thank you and Sinead for a great review have had a test drive loved it very comfortable this will be my forth hybrid all Toyota
Great review got myself the RAV4!!!
This was very thorough. Great review for those considering both models with hybrid CRV coming to the US this winter.
A great test and so well presented with two people who know what they're talking about. Many thanks!
Yes! The two very best reviewers in the world!
Thanks Daniel!
@@BobFlavinVideo welcome Bob
"Lets examine your interior" 😂😂 I hope this series continues, always nice to have some frame of reference when reviewing a car.
The Honda is better looking and quite at speed
WHat a lovely irish lass. Great review(s) as well.
Fantastic review from you both, Just bought a RAV4 went and sat in both, took both out, for me RAV4 has the better interior and it was about the same for the drive, RAV4 now has apple car play, take delivery of it tomorrow
What a Lovey Lady👍 ive drove the rav4 hybird limited and loved it but waiting this spring or summer for the CRV hybird to come out👍👍👍
Great twin test. The conversation style in the car I think works best as opposed to two separate presentations. Not quite Kirsty and Phil but loved the way Sinead keeps her powder dry at the beginning and then gives Bob both barrels at the end 🤣
I have tested both. Liked the Honda a lot. Ordered a RAV4 though, cheaper lease, cheaper company car tax. The other differences fairly minor.
Really enjoyed the joint review by two of my favourite testers!
Thanks Rob, glad you enjoyed it!
Have a great dayNice! Thanks!
Rav4 can fit a full sized spare tire if you want, they complain about the plastic back but it is so easy to clean now especially with all the crap I have to put in the back from camping, hiking, and work.
The CR-V has shopping bag hooks in the boot. They are flush mounted underneath the taillights on the inside - you just have to flick them out...
That's what makes them the "deadliest" and most intimidating vehicles on the market, as she says, features like shopping bag hooks. LOL!
Fine review two most popular SUV. Thanks. It was great)
Love the Irish accent... Sinead
I recently was looking between the CRV and the Hybrid Rav4 and ended up going with the RAV4. Maybe I drove a wonky Honda but I did not like the ride or handle at all compared to the Rav4 personally.
In the US we don’t have the hybrid CRV yet so if mileage is the important factor you’ll end up at the Rav4 regardless.
Honda’s going downhill. You made the right choice. Toyota knows how to make Hybrids. Honda does not. Ford is coming out with an Escape Hybrid in the US, which is my second choice in this segment.
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Great review, hope to see more of these.
Cheers Eric!
From the spec here I think the CRV using same technology as my 2018 Accord hybrid. I like the fact that, like my Accord, CRV doesn’t have auto or cvt transmission. I would take CRV over RAV4 for this reason.
Super review, Bobs always good and so is the gorgeous Irish colleen. That's why I just had to watch it again, she's lovely.
Loved it well done guys 👍.
Thanks fella!
They compare two hybrids and they fail to compare gas mileage. How was that helpful.
Peter Masson great rack though!
2.0L engine will give you more gas than 2.5L
Not necessarily. I have that 2.5 in my Lexus hybrid and it's great on fuel, way better that 6.4 in summer.
No knee room comparison as well.
@@carlosgj1308 the 2,5l engine will work less than the 2.0 l
my favorite part was the lady, still great video too. I really like the new design on Rav4
Liked your twin tests a,lot. Muchfun
Great video. You covered alot of the details for the two cars . But at the end you should have finished off with the MPG or L/100km plus the Irish road tax .
What is the consumption figures for the RAV4? Did I skip it on the video or Bob forgot to mention?
They didn't mention it but I hear the RAV4 does a bit better
Tested both. Really enjoyed CR-V with its comfy seats and quiet interior but ordered a RAV4. Same spec with a trade in bonus Toyota was around 5k euro cheaper and better looking in my opinion. Couldn't justify this price difference and buy Honda. Great show! :)
Same here. I would like a mixture of both, the driver assistance aids on the Honda were hugely superior to the Toyota ones and the Honda had a marginally better ride but the Toyota is still financially more compelling, as well as the far lower CO2 figure.
My dad bought the CR-V after watching the reviews, man the SUV is very stylish and comfortable.
Thanks for the great comparison , here in states we don't have hybrid CR-V nor 2WD hybrid RAV4
What fuel economy did the RAV4 hybrid did in your test?
Interesting test Great to see the young lady getting into motoring . Great job .
What if you’re listening to music? Do you ever hear road noise? Is this road noise concern just about maintaining sleeping kids in the back?
Bob, you're the only one I've ever heard mention how significant the look of the vehicle weighs on the purchase. I purchased the 2020 RAV4 Hybrid XSE for the look.
Really liked this review Bob, I’d love to see more of Bob “Tiff Needell” Flavin and Sinéad “Vicky Butler Henderson” McCann. 😁
Seriously, really good review.... I’d have the Honda btw.
Great review.. would love to see more twin tests like this!
I have a new RAV4 XLE Hybrid can not find the heated mirror switch, really poor in bad weather keeping the cabin from misting up, have to have it on fully auto climate mode to keep the screen and side windows clear, am I missing something.
Its the front windshield defrost button, thats how it works on my XSE
Excellent video lads
I just purchased the Rav 4 AWD hybrid in USA and drive it at 1,341 meters above sea level using 85 octane fuel (Euro RON 90)
The RAV 4 hybrid uses a eCVT that operates on a planetary gear system using electric motors to keep the gear at the optimum range.
Planetary gears are stronger and will last longer than the CVT the CRV uses which is a pulley and belt system.
When the belt breaks the CVT will need to be replaced at $5,000 or about £4,000.
I drive 120 kilometers per hour on the freeway and my Rav 4 is much quieter than your hybrid when you accelerated.
I am averaging 41 mpg freeway and around town or 5.7 liters per 100 kilometers.
The only problem with what you wrote is that iMMD doesn`t use the pulley and belt system. It has one coghwheel "gear" for motorway speeds. For lower speeds there is no conventional gearbox at all. The combustion engine produces electricity to add it to the e-motor.
Honda`s system is very similar to Outlander PHEV.
I suggest you make more research ;)
Loved the review
Great comparison. Very helpful
14:14 - hm, actually they are retro-fitting Apple CarPlay in the 2018 Camry models in the USA already :)
Sorry bob, Sinead wins hands down!!!!!
Oh was there cars in the video😁
OMG! You guys are the best! Best review ever Thank you for taking the time to do this :)
SINEAD & THE CRV HYBRID ARE THE WINNERS!
What do you two guys think about the ride comfort in the CRV hybrid compared with the petrol only version?
Does the extra weight of the batteries have an adverse impact?
The RAV4 for me, no oil petrol mixing issues of the Honda, and long term servicing costs and reliability will be better
Aussie Deplorable this is a hybrid car not a turbo
hybrid 2.0 l atkinson no problem with oil/fuel!
The oil dilution problem was only on the 1.5L CR-V gas model NOT the hybrid
That issue is only for turbo engine. U dunno about rav4s gassing issue.
Great review folks , keep it up, please review more
I picked up a 21 plate Honda CR-V Hybrid SR spec in June and it’s a fabulous SUV I’m getting 54 MPG with city driving as I don’t do any motorway miles as Hybrids and motorways don’t make good economical sense. This is my first Honda as I have been with Fords for some years and I swapped due to build quality and MPG and I will be sticking with Honda the Japanese have got it bang on the money with the CR-V I can’t give Honda enough praise with this car it’s fabulous to say the least. Also on a full tank I can get 652 miles what is the to complain about plus Honda have to the ECVT it gets the job done and it works well and it’s not that noisy in my opinion as around town the cabin fall silent you could hear a mouse fart also it drives like a EV car in my sole opinion and the MMI works all the time every time. I can’t say the same for Ford coming from a 18 plate Ford Focus STX in a word glitchy and sometimes the volume would not work and the sat nav is terrible. Honda all the way for me.
These cars are for left hand drive?
Congrats to the both of you from the UK. I've been looking at these 2 as potential company cars for my wife , to try and reduce the BIK tax. I like the CRV a lot, but the 120gms/kilometre push up the taxation quite a bit compared to the 2wd RAV 4's 105 grams / kilometre. We've not been out in either at the moment but the CVT in the Toyota worries us, the Honda is supposed to be quieter. When you're doing over 30k miles a year you need the car to be quiet. The RAV 4s larger boot is also a bonus. A great collaboration, let's see more of it. Well done.
Steve
Thanks Steve! It’s a tough choice between them, the Honda is quieter on the motorway b it the RAV has a bigger boot, I’d still have the RAV 4 just not in white
@@BobFlavinVideo Hahaha, I like the Rav 4 best in white! Cheers from the USA! I tend to keep my vehicles for a long time, and my '99 Toyota is still tearing up the highways here between rows of corn (& soybeans) in the state of Iowa! Based on my history over the last 20 years with 2 hondas ('00 Accord LX & '02 Civic LX) and 2 Toyotas ('95 Camry LE & '99 Camry XLE), I'll be going with the Toyota each and every time! My 2 Hondas I owned for much shorter time periods, one got a bad transmission and suspension parts failing too soon (under 50K miles), the other with intermittent engine emission & electrical issues. While both of my Toyotas have been solid with only needing normal things like timing belt services, tires, brakes, & struts. Even the Toyotas I bought for my parents have been solid ('99 Avalon, '06 Sienna), only the minivan needing an a/c repair, but that one has been modified for a power ramp/lowering/lift suspension for wheelchair access (modified interior/floor, electrical, fuel/emission lines & a/c systems).
@@BobFlavinVideo Cheers for the reply Bob. I quite like the look of your test car, badged "Dynamic" this side of the Irish sea. Blue and Grey looks quite good too.
Steve
@@Believe231 intelligent choice
Great review from you both. More like this, please. I owned a 2014 2.2L diesel CRV and used it to tow a large caravan all over Europe for two months a couple of years ago - even up and over the Alps in the snow after one of the major road tunnels was closed. The car never missed a beat. But the CRV is regularly beaten by rivals in car reviews as lagging behind and in need of better tech, spec and handling. The usual conclusion is very reliable but boring. Personally, I prefer reliability and safety over everything else. Land Rover models are regularly praised with little or no mention of the appalling reliability. So form over substance seems to win most of the time. I am now looking to change by VW Golf for an SUV with AWD for the soft off roading capability for my many ventures into the often rocky and muddy countryside. A difficult choice as no one car is best at everything. My shortlist at present includes the Kia Sportage, Skoda Karoq, and Seat Alteca. The VW Tiguan was another possibility but it just seems to be a slightly jacked up over-priced Golf - and ugly at that.
Really they should have tested AWD vs AWD, because the RAV4 AWD uses drive to the rear wheels with an electric motor only, no mechanical driveshaft to the rear, so it seems the set up for an FWD must be different and could therefore affect how the vehicle drives on the road. In the US the Hybrid is only available in AWD.
Fantastic, relaxed and informative review.. more of these please ... Well done ..
I bought crv hybrid touring for its looks and quality feel more stream line and elegant older appealing
The wood can be changed for a type of brushed metal but its costs you. I think it should be a free option Honda!!
Excellent coverage
Should point out whether the rear seats reclining or slide for/backward
Great video guys :)
RAV4 hybrid is 5 of 5 * for the “small” SUV. RAV 4 Hybrid- is a “blockbuster “.
I found the seat bases too short in the crv....very uncomfortable after a long journey. Not tried the RAV4
Why do they pronounce it as Tie-ota? Is this the same brand we know as Toyota?
CORRECTION
Those vehicles are Crossover Utility Vehicles (CUV) not SUVs because they are built on car based unibody frames
Sorry Bob she is much prettier than you. And the CRV has more style than the Rav 4
"During our testing, the front-drive (Equinox 1.6t diesel)model was put through Real MPG's evaluations, and the results were an impressive 33.1/46.7 mpg, making this oil-burning family car one of the most fuel-efficient crossovers we've tested." Motor Trend
I like the CRV did you also notice the doors open wider in the back seats .
Great review, based on what I saw here, I'd probably go CRV. As to the reviewers, they are both Dubs I think.
Have a dIesel CRV EX model 2017 brilliant car, considering a crv hybrid, as not impressed with the 2019 RAV4 hybrid that I drive as a company car.
Cr-v looks better, thats my oppinion... ☺
22:06 - Yes, please, on the twin testing, it brings another level and a different view to each car, when comparing it to its closest market rival. As far, as the "which one do you prefer", I'm most definitely NOT in favor of the SUV/Crossover, etc. hype booming worldwide and I'll be sticking with the traditional sedans (ordered the new Camry Hybrid already).
Besides, it makes perfect sense, because the manufacturers are trying to lure their customer base back into the "car segment" and they are really stepping up their game with the latest sedans - just look at the Toyota Camry and the Peugeot 508 for example, etc.
Also, at least in my country (Bulgaria), the Rav4 Hybrid is just about ~500 Euro more expensive for the base model relative to the Camry Hybrid, however it lacks SO many things that base Camry gets. Example, the Rav4 Hybrid doesn't have neither parking sensors, nor a camera in the base trim. It doesn't get automatic windscreen wipers either, it doesn't get a warning for low windscreen fluid, it doesn't get the 7" multimedia center screen like the Camry and it lacks the factory tinted windows relative to the Camry Hybrid... So it's a fairly easy choice in some markets, as long as you don't follow the hype blindly :)
I don't know what the final specs will be here in the USA, but what I liked about the RAV4 is you can get the Hybrid in the lower trim specs and for a relatively good price. The CRV only seems to be coming here in a high spec. which makes it poor value you me, I don't want to pay a fortune for all the bells and whistles on something that isn't a luxury vehicle or to be used in that way. As for power tailgates, unless you are vertically challenged, or terminally lazy the tediously slow closing is just not worth it for the convenience of being able to open it when your hands are full. Also if the trunk is full and stuff has shifted against the tailgate, it's hard to gently open the gate and hold stuff in place while you open it.
What kind of real fuel efficiency were you getting Bob. I think the Honda looks nicer but its kinda average looking. You will notice engine noise and boot use more often than nets and interior trim
Sinéad would be good on your series with the barber lad. Great review as always. I'm heading over to subscribe to cars ireland aswel.👍
All new TopGear trio?
@@BobFlavinVideo The Next Gear would wipe the floor with TopGear! Presenters with actual personalities. . . .
Back together again ... I think you have some video and sound kinks to work out, but pleeeeeaaaase continue with this kind of format!!! You work well together and it would just add value to both channels!
I really liked the twin testing. In the future though could you do twin testing on vehicles that are in the same class and have the same options. I would also like to know the gas mileage. I drive 100 km a day and gas mileage is one of the most important things to me when deciding on which car to buy.
Toyota for me. Intake and direct injection vs direct injection n Honda. Both great though.
My choice is Honda
Hi Bob, interesting review of the two half-hybrids. I commented previously on the older Mitsubishi PHEV- I have just traded for the newer 2.4 l model with the upgraded battery and suspension. You should give it a twirl- a far superior car in every respect. - AND something you did not mention, it can tow up to 1.5 tonnes with a braked trailer as well as having electrical 4WHD. I am sure you would be impressed with the improvements.
But nobody is talking about Mitsubishis here! 🙄
I would take the toyota hybrid everyday over the honda hybrids. Ive owned both Toyota and Honda hybrid products. 2 of my hondas had battery issues within 4years of ownership. Ive had 3 toyota hybrids and my Prius is 10 years old without any issues
I tested both and at the time I tested RAV 4 hybrid it was available with AWD and that was the clincher, I get average 49.5mpg around town but don't drive it hard, it has 222bhp on the AWD, not huge difference between front WD (219) and AWD (222), but AWD helps take a little sloppyness out of corners. RAV is better
Not “RAV is better” at all…..that’s is not factual, it’s only “better” according to your taste and in your opinion.
So no, that doesn’t mean it’s actually “better”, whatsoever! 🙄
Definitely subscribed to Cars Ireland, you can have Sinead on your channel any time Bob 😉😂😂😂
Enjoyed the video bob, 100% rav 4 due to the looks
Winning!
Sinead is a goddess.
She said the consumption on crv was 6.4 and rav4?