I have seen 7 reviewes on this car and you are the only one who gave 6/10. All the others gave 8/10. I drove the car and fell in love with it. The motor doesn't give that kick because it's a FULL HYBRID! I drove the Toyota Yaris Cross (I am 183cm tall and the wheel hit my knees). I also drove the Kia Niro, XCEED, and Sportage and felt best in the Honda and that is why I chose it.
1 big thing that is missing from current Honda is : the excitement of wanting to buy and owning a HOnda , any HONDA MODELs, like it used to be with Honda in 90-2000s.
Rubbish. Do you not think that Toyota's and Mazda's, to name just two, have also lost the "excitement" of the older models. Then again, Toyota have always been yawwwwwwnnnnnn cars.
If you drive the car in a sensible way, it is fine, these car reviewers are possessed about power and putting their foot down, what's the rush! With increased speed comes higher risk! It's a great all round car.
Sometimes when merging on to a motorway having something that has better acceleration just makes it easier. Also if the car is fully loaded for a road trip it will feel even slower.
Ouch. Good honest review. I think Honda has completely lost its way. The previous model's 1.8ltr is a slug, so the new 1.5ltr, with less power, is a strange decision by Honda.
Not to mention losing an extra seating space. I use to love Japanese vehicles back in the 90s and early 2000s but they definitely have lost their way. This car is also uglier than outgoing model.
6/10 is one of the lowest scores I've seen a car journo give out. If Honda isn't trying to eke out every cent it can before it departs Australia, its product strategy sure is leading it that way.
I've been a passenger in one of these and the driver accelerated to 100 up an on-ramp. It was taken at medium throttle and the car does take a longer to get there but it seems pretty normal inside the car just slower. Yep, this car deserves more oomph, but seems if you accept the lack of outright power and ease back a bit on the loud pedal things are not so loud. Pressing hard brings the noise for no reward. Cruising at 100 was super relaxed - this one didn't even have mats and conversation in the front was normal at 100. To understand my perspective I drive 2 fast accelerating premium cars - it wouldn't be for me, but I quite liked it. Big downside is the manual fuel cover release - the position is awful
That’s just what a CVT is like, which I hate. If you accelerate hard the rpm just stay near red line. Plus only 1.5L engine it is ok on the Highway but after test driving it I wouldn’t feel confident overtaking with it on a Highway
I can attest that the this review is valid. The non turbo engine is underpowered, the cabin is so noisy from the tire (not so much from the engine) that it may give you headaches over long journey, it’s like Honda has forgotten to budget for proper cabin insulation. I guess the chassis really lives up to its strength with turbo or hybrid engine, a pity really. However, considering it’s Honda, it may last forever anyway.
Thank God Stephen Collins has retired. Only 4 seats, a smaller boot and a puny 1.5l engine for $37k can have only one goal in mind .... minimal sales, a Collins trademark.
Actually all Japanese and Korean cars in this segment and price point have very loud cabin NVH (I drive a lot of rentals). I can't speak for Eruopean or Luxury cars, because I have not driven them.
File the 2023 HRV as "Things that are Junk." Same steering issues as the Civic. Turn off the lane assist and you'll find it's not the lane assist, it's the steering unit. Don't use the rear defrost because it will cause the back window to shatter. Some already have peeling paint The back brakes are always rubbing
Good review. I test drove the petrol only model this week. Underpowered and noisey. Cheap looking interior and it even has an awful vinyl covered steering wheel cover. I understand there is a turbo model overseas. Honda has lost its way in Australia. The exterior style is good but that is about all.
I just sold my brand new HRV hybrid advance which we only did 3000kms from zero.. it was bloody horrendous. The hybrid system is beyond terrible. The thing just revs like crazy.. constantly high rpm revving even sitting at lights. Driving slowly in traffic or slowing at a roundabout, all of a sudden it rev'd so high people would turn around and wonder if there was a problem.. you know when you accidently slip it into neutral? Yeah that sound constantly.. honda said it was normal as it is recharging the battery.. basically never ran on the battery and the fuel economy was so bad Im assuming due to the tiny engine which rev'd its nuts off constantly. Hated the ACC which cant be switched off to just conventional cruise control.. Point of story... dont buy one. Run away, save your money and buy something else. Seriously.
The more reviews i watch from you, the more i like them.
I have seen 7 reviewes on this car and you are the only one who gave 6/10. All the others gave 8/10. I drove the car and fell in love with it. The motor doesn't give that kick because it's a FULL HYBRID! I drove the Toyota Yaris Cross (I am 183cm tall and the wheel hit my knees). I also drove the Kia Niro, XCEED, and Sportage and felt best in the Honda and that is why I chose it.
The version reviewed in the video is not the hybrid and is just a 1.5 cylinder non turbocharged engine, which is why it makes so much noise.
honest car review, very rare these days ... mixing the good with the bad features is a must in every review. Thanks
1 big thing that is missing from current Honda is : the excitement of wanting to buy and owning a HOnda , any HONDA MODELs, like it used to be with Honda in 90-2000s.
I would be excited with a Honda E.
Rubbish. Do you not think that Toyota's and Mazda's, to name just two, have also lost the "excitement" of the older models. Then again, Toyota have always been yawwwwwwnnnnnn cars.
Thank you for reviewing the base model ~ 👌🏼
If you drive the car in a sensible way, it is fine, these car reviewers are possessed about power and putting their foot down, what's the rush! With increased speed comes higher risk!
It's a great all round car.
Completely agree not all cars are meant to be driven quick.
Sometimes when merging on to a motorway having something that has better acceleration just makes it easier. Also if the car is fully loaded for a road trip it will feel even slower.
Ouch. Good honest review. I think Honda has completely lost its way. The previous model's 1.8ltr is a slug, so the new 1.5ltr, with less power, is a strange decision by Honda.
Test drove the car was disappointed with the engine
I have a 2021 HRV RS and while the 1.8l is no firecracker, it's adequate. Put a 1.5l non-turbo under the bonnet and it's just sad.
Not to mention losing an extra seating space. I use to love Japanese vehicles back in the 90s and early 2000s but they definitely have lost their way. This car is also uglier than outgoing model.
6/10 is one of the lowest scores I've seen a car journo give out. If Honda isn't trying to eke out every cent it can before it departs Australia, its product strategy sure is leading it that way.
I asked the dealer if Honda is looking at getting the 5th seat compliant in Australia
, and he just laughed at me. Why???😅
Rear reading light are right above your head can’t miss them they have a silver ring to them?
I've been a passenger in one of these and the driver accelerated to 100 up an on-ramp. It was taken at medium throttle and the car does take a longer to get there but it seems pretty normal inside the car just slower.
Yep, this car deserves more oomph, but seems if you accept the lack of outright power and ease back a bit on the loud pedal things are not so loud.
Pressing hard brings the noise for no reward.
Cruising at 100 was super relaxed - this one didn't even have mats and conversation in the front was normal at 100.
To understand my perspective I drive 2 fast accelerating premium cars - it wouldn't be for me, but I quite liked it.
Big downside is the manual fuel cover release - the position is awful
That’s just what a CVT is like, which I hate. If you accelerate hard the rpm just stay near red line. Plus only 1.5L engine it is ok on the Highway but after test driving it I wouldn’t feel confident overtaking with it on a Highway
Philippines and Malaysia can have the 1.5 turbo's and their distances and open spaces are less than our's. Is this another Stephen Collins stuff up?
I can attest that the this review is valid. The non turbo engine is underpowered, the cabin is so noisy from the tire (not so much from the engine) that it may give you headaches over long journey, it’s like Honda has forgotten to budget for proper cabin insulation. I guess the chassis really lives up to its strength with turbo or hybrid engine, a pity really.
However, considering it’s Honda, it may last forever anyway.
This is a Honda Jazz engine on a body the weights 200kg more.
My wife just bought one, enough power for a city run around.
Thank God Stephen Collins has retired. Only 4 seats, a smaller boot and a puny 1.5l engine for $37k can have only one goal in mind .... minimal sales, a Collins trademark.
Great honest review 👍🏼
there are no reading lights in the back seats???? did you look at the ceiling???
Reading lights are normally directional on the C pillar. The two awesome ceiling lights are cabin lights.
Always such a thorough review, Emily!
Why can't Honda get it right with cabin noise? A loud cabin just screams low quality budget car which is just not good enough
Actually all Japanese and Korean cars in this segment and price point have very loud cabin NVH (I drive a lot of rentals). I can't speak for Eruopean or Luxury cars, because I have not driven them.
In the US is different designe??
Your HR-Vis our ZR-V
can you review the ford puma st line. it's around the same price as the hrv. I had a test drive on both of them
Awesome review, looking at this model
File the 2023 HRV as "Things that are Junk."
Same steering issues as the Civic. Turn off the lane assist and you'll find it's not the lane assist, it's the steering unit.
Don't use the rear defrost because it will cause the back window to shatter.
Some already have peeling paint
The back brakes are always rubbing
Good review. I test drove the petrol only model this week. Underpowered and noisey. Cheap looking interior and it even has an awful vinyl covered steering wheel cover. I understand there is a turbo model overseas. Honda has lost its way in Australia. The exterior style is good but that is about all.
Don't Worry, it's got Magic Seats 😊
Never mind beefing up some useless accessories should have beefed up the eng .don't know the power to weight but I'm guessing 61kw p tonn
Seems like the only thing they cared about was fuel efficiency
1.2 ton, 89kw, so about 78kw/ton not that bad but not a rocket either
Pretty fair summary.
I just sold my brand new HRV hybrid advance which we only did 3000kms from zero.. it was bloody horrendous. The hybrid system is beyond terrible. The thing just revs like crazy.. constantly high rpm revving even sitting at lights. Driving slowly in traffic or slowing at a roundabout, all of a sudden it rev'd so high people would turn around and wonder if there was a problem.. you know when you accidently slip it into neutral? Yeah that sound constantly.. honda said it was normal as it is recharging the battery.. basically never ran on the battery and the fuel economy was so bad Im assuming due to the tiny engine which rev'd its nuts off constantly.
Hated the ACC which cant be switched off to just conventional cruise control..
Point of story... dont buy one. Run away, save your money and buy something else. Seriously.
A 37k small SUV with a 1.5L engine and plastic steering wheel and shift knob? Putrid.
I'm pretty sure my mum's 20 year old Corolla has more power...
Looks good, but what an overpriced but underdone car. Honda has really stuffed this up.
What rubbish, look at bmw price
First here ,but on the road I'm slow and last.
omg still 4-seater
Great looking but underpowered and not very practical
those wheels look horrible.
wanna be sports suv.
why can't I have thicker tyre thread?
Terrible flaccid review.
Flaccid 🤣 bruh
Flaccid! Hilarious. Sums it up. Carn Australia. We may be getting slower and dumber. But we don't just have to curl up and die.
😂