The 2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Is A More Sophisticated Hybrid Family SUV
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2022
- The #HondaCRV has been around since 1997, but the first ever, #CRVHybrid didn’t show up until 2020. For 2023, the #HondaCRVHybrid has been fully redesigned with more power, technology, and better MPG.
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Happy Tuesday everyone! The day has finally arrived where we can share how the redesigned 2023 CR-V hybrid drives! We also had a chance to drive the previous generation CR-V Hybrid back-to-back and Honda definitely made huge improvements to the powertrain. We also managed to clock a 0-60 time in the old CR-V Hybrid in 8 secs, the new version is about 0.5 secs quicker, while getting about the same MPG, according to the EPA numbers. While it is a huge improvement over the old model, we do still feel Honda missed the mark on several factors, including the lack of a PHEV in the US and premium features like a pano roof, cooled seats, or a heads up display for the top trim.
I don't mind any of those missed factors but how does the cabin and road noise compare to a Subaru Outback touring or Wilderness model?
you can see you can see you can see
I CAN SEE
So why does honda get dogged for missing a few optional features, yet Toyota gets a pass for doing the same while also producing a vastly worse interior quality? Seems odd to me.
@@Matthew-ip6xl idk why. It should be Honda who gets a pass because they are better built better handling more fun to drice
A very sophisticated ripoff
Really good looking package. We considered the last gen but settled on a 22 rav4 hybrid, which we love. I would have no qualms about this CRV hybrid at all. Huge amount of interior space, clean design.
Absolutely love this. Only thing that makes me somewhat nervous is the hybrid doesn't come with a spare tire
I have driven for more than 17-18 years and never needed to change the tire, and once my wife needed to change her tire when i was traveling she called her insurance company and they got it changed in 30 mins - i think the odds are you don't need one so maybe that's why they didn't add it
@@AmroKaka22 I mean I agree the odds you would need one is slim but I'd rather have it an not need it than need it and not have it
I've been owned previous generation CR-V Touring, was looking to buy this one, but lacks of some important features mentioned in this video makes me go for one of competitors. Sadly, Honda guys, I was big fun of yours, moving to Toyota now.
It's a shame that the CRV looks this good, but lacks so much content the competition offers for less. I hope Honda doesn't screw over the Accord like they did here.
They probably going mess up the pilot also
Lacking what exactly, a Hyundai or Kia it Mazda? I'd gladly get a Honda over MOST of the competition assuming I am getting Honda or Toyota reliability over the long term.
@@lazyrider6918 Ventilated seats, Pano roof, full digital dash, HUD, full LED exterior lights, etc. Honda bean counters de contented this car, probably counting on people thinking that Honda reliability is better than the Koreans.
They already messed up with the HRV and Integra, in Canada most Hondas now cost several thousand dollars more than comparably equipped Toyotas.
Bec. they save all those other features for Acura.
I currently have a 2019 CRV EX which i extended for 6 months. I went to a few Honda dealers near me and test drove both the EXL and the hybrid. The difference in power between the two was a bit noticeable, but not enough to immediately pick the hybrid. Keeping in mind the fact that I lease, the hybrid wasn’t going to save me in three years the price difference for the Hybrid Touring. So there’s that! The EX and lower trim Hybrid weren’t even a consideration due to the lack of features that are important to me. So it was either the EXL, or sport touring. I can definitely see why so many people would prefer the touring version. It’s definitely better looking on the outside and for many that’s at the top of their list. It’s a hybrid and for many it’ll save them on gas over the long term if they’re buying. So once again, being that it’ll be a 36 month lease, I’d be paying way more just for the looks of it. The EXL has every feature that I need and in the end makes way more sense on a 36 month lease. If I were to purchase, I’d most likely pick the hybrid touring at 5 grand more over the EXL.
It's excellent to see Honda improving and manufacturing hybrid vehicles - better late than never. Hybrid technology is the way to go for great MPG and long range for any vehicle. They have the technology for plug-in hybrids that get 60 to 80 mpg, and still have 200+ hp in a vehicle like this. It's a complete mystery why they are not designing and marketing more plug-ins.
I think Honda is avoiding use of larger battery packs. For MY23, they actually reduced the battery pack size to 1.04 kWh compared to 1.4 kWh or so, for the previous version. A plug-in version would make sense with a substantially large battery pack... at that point, might as well just make it full EV.
They need to offer more models as hybrids for example Pilot and Odyssey should be hybrid for 2023. No idea why they are so slow compared to Toyota.
It probably comes down to how much lithium Honda (or their supplier) can get their hands on for batteries.
Good review Guys. I like the improvements Honda has done with the Next Gen CRV. What i don't like is that HUMMING of the engine, like it's stuck in 1st or 2nd gear. I would have to test drive this myself. Toying with replacing our 2016 CRV Touring (my Wife's car). But we will see? I would go for the Hybrid Model for sure. I drove a 2021 Hybrid last year with the same Drivetrain as this one... I was impressed with the extra Umph . Torque is a big difference in the hybrid over opur 2016 model. And a nice Bump in MPGs.
I drive an accord 2L touring 252hp and I love the new CRV hybrid!! Tail lights look like that in the volvo!!
Also the accord 2L touring comes with heated rear seats! It's odd that the 2023 CRV top trim doesn't have it!!
Nice Review. The 2023 Honda CR-V Looks Cool
You do these really well. Thanx.
Great job on the video! Honda needs to offer more options on their trims to keep up with the competition. I wondering if we would ever see the 2.0L turbo in the CR-V from the Accord or Acura line before it all goes electric? looking forward to see the new Mazda CX-60 or 70? and the new Honda Pilot, it looks like it will be getting the panoramic sunroof.
Pros: interior, exterior, updated AWD, reclining rear seats, improved interior quietness.
Cons: no panoramic sunroof, Hybrid MPG, Hybrid system nothing ground breaking, no rear heated seats, no front vented seats, no Phev option, not keeping up with the competition.
Con: Half digital instrument panel.
Its pretty clear honda is saving the 2.0 turbo for Acura… its standard on the RDX
@@ciello___8307 Well it's pretty clear that Honda offers a 2.0 turbo on the accord and for years the crv and accord shared the same motor. If buyers didn't make comments on improvement's auto makers will keep offering the basic with limited options.
@@SteveJD333 before the 2.0t, the accord v6 was never in the CRV. yes, the Accord and CRV shared SOME motors, but it was always the base motor (before the 1.5t, they shared the k24).
But honestly, I think for the price of the new CRV, you can get a pretty good deal on a CPO RDX for around the same money. just something to consider if consumers want a 2.0t crossover
@@Billybobthor Not a con whatsoever. The analog speedometer side is sharper and brighter than any digital display. I know, I stare at it every day.
nice review and amazing location as well ,as always,thanks
Love your videos great job!!
The other CR-V video had over 171K views. I love that you do reviews for us commonfolk too.
204 hp combined !! Wow , going to buy this thing now. Sweet Jesus , going to be a rocket
😂😂😂😂
No one buys a hybrid for the power and acceleration. They buy it for the fuel economy. Buy a SRT8 Jeep Cherokee or Trackhawk if you want a fast SUV
That CVT transmission was straining to get up to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds. That drone noise is a real dealbreaker.
That's how a CVT works. It allows the engine to rev to the most efficient rev range and then the CVT slowly gears up as you see the revs go down. A CVT is "infinite" gears. If it shift it is just program to go to a lower gear range but that is just using a CVT to mimic an automatic.
Same
@@dcaballero9048 Get a clue. Noise level matters. It sounds like a$$
Why does it make droning sounds? It sounds awful.
@@realnapster1522 All CVT transmissions make that sound. I don't think its awful, but definitely different.
I often rewind and listen to the theme music and the engine revving. 😀
8:05 The hybrid battery is now under the load floor which is why the floor doesn’t lift up, and also why the flat kit is in a cubby in the cargo area rather than under the floor.
No spare tire is a huge miss😤. I've never had a blow out but the anxiety is taking me out. One good thing about the battery location is the repair cost. The battery should be quick and easy to replace at its current. location.
Yup. The horn on my 2014 Accord was puny was well. Immediately upgraded to the V6 loud horn for $50 and never looked back
speech recovery is phenomenal. you go on work that single take!
21:29 The regen amount is determined by the amount of energy over time (power) that can be put back into the battery pack and is not something that can be increased "easily". The plug-in vehicles mentioned can put in and put out more energy over time (power) than the small pack in the Honda system.
At the 11:45 Mark.... Dude says he hates the horn imagines a lot of people are going to change that.... I must be living under a rock I've never heard of people changing their horn before
Best CR-V thus far however they could have kept the fog lights, blacked out the emblems and window trim and make the back turn signals LED
for over 40k, best on what?
And yet the new hrv has all led lights
I wonder why no fog lights?
@@krismall to save even more money
They probably offer fogs on the Canadian market. Bastards!
Car companies: let’s offer more features so we can make more sales
Honda: let’s cost cutting all around
Anyone else sick or gloss black wheels or “night” versions of vehicles? Someone must be buying them, but I miss the machine-finished alloys of 5-10 years ago.
I like the hybrid but wife hates the black wheels hoping there will be a chrome option but I doubt it
Anyway to get one of those leather keychains? Those are sweeeeet! Also, love your reviews. Just found this channel a handful of months ago and this is great content!
That's an insane backdrop for filming. Vinyard and mountains ⛰️ 😍
Just bought it! The Bose sound system is just amazing! Loving the car!
You really enjoy it? I have been thinking hard on buying a car. To replace my 03 Protege5. Looking at buying to keep long term.
When you see the lousy fuel economy you wont like it then
Beautiful background and good looking car
Good and honest review. Thank you. I am gonna buy one.
Don’t understand the obsession with pano sunroofs We had one in our Tiguan for years I’ve used it less than 10 times
Thats just you bud I use mine all the time makes the cabin feel airy and less enclosed
@@kobbycrentsil2859 no, it's not just him. My sunroofs rarely ever get used.
Have a garage cuz if it leaks in the rainy season , your interior is toast.
@@kobbycrentsil2859 Are you gassy? Too much Taco Bell?
I agree, our 2017 CRV Canadian model has the pano sunroof. We always leave the shade closed, pointless to have.
I really hope Honda comes out with a performance version that has a 2.0L turbo and a real automatic transmission!! Add ventilated seats and I'm sold on one!!! I don't want a slow crossover with a CVT.
Never happening as they had to discontinue the 2.0t in the accord it's definitely not going into anymore Honda's now after California and fed epa are trying fine Honda by 2025 if thet don't sell more Hybrids or electric vehicles
There are times "when" the car mimics shifts.... sounds like a winner.
I am curious to see if a lot of the lacking features are added in the coming years. It seems like they focused on just getting the car out this year and knew there would be demand for it no matter what. They can then add features over the next few years to help increase interest in it as the years go by.
If I had to guess, the supply chain and chip shortages are bad enough that they’ll probably add a lot of those things in the refresh in a couple years
and they still want over 40k before tax loool
@@rafars2246 yeah, I hope they put the new features in sooner but tbh I doubt it will be less than 2-3 years at minimum before they do that, and probably accompanied with a big price hike
Other countries get more features in their crv like a heads up display and digital dash
@@justinliedtke7591 And ventilated front seats and 360 degree camera.
Hey sofyan, is it possible for you to do compact hybrid suv comparison btw this, rav4, escape, Tucson/sportage?
I LOVE MINE !!! Got IT TODAY!!
Sport Touring MSRP with destination only up $800 to previous model and model year. A big +
Middle seat shoulder strap is craaaaaazy
I love everything about it. All the other companies over style their designs but Honda finds a classy sporty medium.
Looks dependable and reliable.
totally agree.
Highly priced for low tech. Honda could have done better.
I'm not sure what the fascination is with the pano roof. I have one in my rdx and I would be happy if it wasn't there. I do like the ventilated seats.
Acceleration times without brake torquing would be helpful. When the light turns green I generally only push the gas pedal.
Thank you!
And what is the point of brake torquing an electric motor which gives maximum torque from 0 rpm? It’s like they don’t understand how hybrid electric motors work.
Well, that conservative design from Honda (and Toyota) is basically what makes them so reliable.
Good appliance-mobile I guess.
Helpful review if you're shopping in this market segment. I like the time you devote to styling, something not many reviewers do on vehicles of this sort.
0-60 times on such a vehicle is a waste of time (pardon the pun) though.
0 - 60 is never a waste of time.
But life is short!
I wish you could have shown the options on the odometer. We've got the civic with the all digital display and are thinking of going crv but wanted to see if the odometer can show fuel range or what song is playing on have the speed limit pop up like it does on the civic.
Yes, it has an option to show that.
Is there any difference in engine noise between AWD vs FWD? I tested both and the FWD seemed considerably more quiet. Thanks.
Is the new emgine based off K20 or is it based off the R20 like the previous I-MMD 2.0 engines?
Sport Touring also comes in a grey interior
Just love the background score, where can I download it? Thanks.
Best looking one yet. Tyfs
In this age of rising costs, cost cutting packages for those buying rather than reviewing makes perfect sense. No Pano, fine. No sunroof, even better, No heated and ventilated seats, fine. Great seats and no piano gloss black, now we're talking!
Hi Redline, do you prefer Crv over Venza or Nissan Rogue mind to sharE?
Unlike competitors, Honda offers an Acura version. A 40k CRV is already quite expensive. If you want more goodies buy the Acura.
Nice review. What about the Tucson Hybrid?? It has most of the features you missed on the CR-V.
I think it is a mistake that Honda made the interior basically the same for the Civic, HR-V, and CR-V.
I think it is a mistake that Honda placed a ridiculous sounding horn in any of their vehicles, but especially something of this size and cost.
Honda is making a lot of mistakes these days that is making me consider other brands.
19:04. I could not live with that CVT sound.
My 2020 CR-V EX-L has a full digital cluster, the rear seats can be folded down from the hatch area, the rear seats are completely flat when folded down, and I have a spare. Honestly it's very disappointing Honda went backwards in these areas.
I wonder how much the battery replacement will cost?
I think if you like driving and need a hauler you might as well go for the 2023 pilot given that the CRV has grown so large that there isn’t much difference in size. And the V-6 sounds soooo much better.
gas mileage bud
@@goobs9975 the cost of replacing the battery will equal what you saved on gas unless you plan on getting rid of the car after a couple of years at which point the damage to the environment to manufacture a new car every couple of years cancels out the effect on the wallet and environment.
I think the back of this vehicle would have looked leaps and bounds better without the vertical part of the tail lights!! At about timestamp 6:14 cover that part of the car up on your screen; leaving only the horizontal exposed and see what I mean.
Sofyan has become so whiny! If you want a freaking panoramic sunroof or ventilated seats, spend 5k more on an RDX!
Thank you!
Can anyone confirm on sports touring, it says ambient lighting door pull light.. what is that as it was not covered in review. This is not their in exl model. I am curious to know this feature
I can’t tell if he’s mad about the new front end styling or what but the way he said Honda been busy designing all their front ends kind of made him sound a little upset 🤷♂️
It’s better than the older style crv but I prefer my 22 RAV4 XSE way more. Body style inside and out so much nicer! 😁
Enjoy paper thin body of RAV4, it make Cheap sound every time door closing and opening.
@@danek893 I love the wide angle opening on my new 2023 CRV and the door feels very solid. I've had mine for two weeks and it is an absolutely fantastic car. The noise that the Rav4 makes and the roomier feel of the CRV was a key for me. Both cars have their pros and cons but the driving experience of the CRV sold me.
Ha! My 2022 CRV hybrid gets like 24mpg avg. and I don’t drive crazy most of the time. Had a 2018 turbo. Kinda wish I kept that.
Spec-wise is this actually a step back??
Why do you want to test the 0 to 60 time so much? The speed timing does not sale the customer, it's the overall fit of the car. And the plug-in hybrid is not a miss for honda, most customers would prefer a regular hybrid.
That zero to 60 was hilarious, the CVT transmission & the engine sounded like a leaf blower 😅
I think is a great SUV from Honda however is weirdly missing a fully digital cluster, HUD and a 360 camera system, the panoramic roof is absolutely not necessary I have a pano roof on my RDX and in roughly 8 months of ownership I have used it twice maybe?, if Honda adds the missing features it would be the best compact SUV in the market, unfortunately dealers will kill it with upmarket charges like they are doing with the Civic.
You do not want a full digital display. There is a clear difference in how much sharper and brighter the analog display is...I know, I stare at the analog and digital displays every time I drive my 2023 CRV.
Some of the cost cutting Honda did in the redesign of their latest models is obvious with a second close look.
Nice review. It's a nice car. A lot of flack in here about lacking features vs cost. I hear you. I do. But it's got as much if not more than the comparable RAV4 xse hybrid which comes in at nearly the exact same price. Also the rear floor hump is definitely due to the battery, the touring doesn't have a spare tire under the rear floor due to the battery, so it's not as tall.
Honda should consider offering EXL trim as an optional Hybrid which is a missed opportunity. Furthermore, if Touting is going to be branded as a sport model they should consider the highest trim the Elite it would help brake up the mono chromatic interior, and bland door panels with cheap piano black plastic. At least the fake wood on the previous gen gave it some contrast. It's nice but seems half baked. The design is beautiful just need more color.
If anyone hasn't already mentioned, that the possible problem with charging that the iPhone has a big camera bump and doesn't make good contact with the charging pad. It's worse with a case.
Honda is offering a gray interior with the orange trim for the Sport & Sport Touring models. I like their version of gray since it appears almost white.
Do you think this CRV will be good as my first car as a 16 year old?
For the roof I would have accepted two regular roofs and that would be the same part number so no extra R and D for Honda.
When is the Pilot coming out?
lol man. I rather get the rav 4 prime or the Ford maverick. I drive the Ford maverick for company uses and I gotta say I love driving it and gets close 50mpg. impressive and it picks up and goes.
Frankly very bothered by so much of the cost cutting choices. Especially since its finally a damn good looking SUV. When a loaded CRV used to max out at right around $30k it was acceptable. But now nearly at $40k, this kinda power/experience of that buzzy eCVT, and lacking features - it doesn't make any sense. Tuscon Hybrid continues to lead this pack, and is not dethroned by the CRV unfortunately.
Honestly the CRV is hampered by the RDX. My guess is the only reason the top trim doesn't have everything we all think it should have, is Acura/Honda wants to push you into a RDX. Frankly to get away from that eCVT i think I'd just go for that too. For those who want a well optioned/trimmed out Hybrid from Honda/Acura - your wait continues. But I'd take the performance of the RDX and the 10mpg hit.
Had a 2020 Telluride SX I traded in for a 2022 Odyssey Elite. I love everything about the Honda so much better. At 50k miles my seats were starting to come apart, had 3 passengers with me when I traded it in, all said the Telluride rode like crap. The driving tech in the telluride didn't work near as good as the Honda. I ended up losing a crap ton of money because the Kia dropped like a rock in value. I've owned a 2016 touring civic, 2020 accord as well. Kia and Hyundai looks good on paper but they are crap.
There were no SUV's that dropped radically in value in the past tow years.
Wow. I was looking into this as I’m a current owner of a 22’ Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and I must say… Honda definitely missed out on those features you talked about. The no spare tire threw me off. It’s to my understanding most newer cars do not carry spare tires but that’s almost a must for me. I also attend drive ins for movies so the hump in the back after seats were put back was off putting as well. As far as appearance, that’s one thing I can say Honda mastered opposed to RAV4. Interior and Exterior. RAV4 interior feels very outdated. The seats are not the most comfortable. Ultimately though, I still think RAV4 will be top running until Honda decides to incorporate some of those added features. Interesting watch, thanks! 😊
Please do make a comparison video between 2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring and 2023 Toyota RAV4 Limited Hybrid. Thanks
I guess Sofyan never figured out how to open the rear passenger doors to fold down the seats.
Who?
I am ok with every missing feature for a Honda handling but no spare tire is a deal breaker for me for touring trim 🤷♂️
I've had 6 cars over decades and not one had (and no one in my family has ever had) a blowout since those are rare and caused by bad maintenance and had one flat in decades which I used fix a flat for. The CRV comes with a fix a flat and air inflator if I ever need it which I doubt. The main cause of blowouts - bad air pressure which the tire inflator can take care of. Far from a dealbreaker.
I was disappointed that you didn’t test it in urban driving. Isn’t that where a hybrid really shines? Most people aren’t going to buy a hybrid to get a faster 0-60 time but to save fuel in their daily commute and in town driving.
I test drove a Platinum Pearl with a light gray interior.
Crv sounds like the transmission slipping with that cvt. It will be hard for me to get use to. Have a 15 honda odyssey touring, although it's a 6 spd auto I love the feeling of shifting gears.
If it wasn't for kids and work I would save the manuals
It’s not slipping. And it actually puts the most power to the ground at all engine speeds.
You cannot combine two engines as gas engine is used to generate electricity for the electric motor. This is key difference between other hybrids.
I think due to the manufacturer their are shortages of supplies. This limited them on how many models. I think Honda was smart.
Is the Sport Touring much quieter to drive than the EX-L?
Oddly, Honda put a rear LED turn signal on the HR-V. It’s odd that they’d put a nicer feature on a lesser model. Not to mention the new Pilot also looks like it has an incandescent rear turn signal.
The HR-V also has a slightly better interior. Has more soft padding on center console and door where you’d lie your knee.
I will wait for the CX50 hybrid. Probably better since it will use a much reliable RAV4 hybrid system
Do you know if this CRV has Homelink. Thanks
Got it
At 21:15 in your video, the car minics shifts. I suspect you had it in sport mode.
love your reviews 👍,Is there a heated rear seats in options or packages ? damn and no sunroof, I am stuck between RAV4 hybrid and CRV hybrid😟
Consider the Tucson PHEV
Get the RAV4 hybrid. So much better all around no doubt! Better MPG, looks so much nicer body style inside and out, 219 hp, and mine came with panoramic sunroof
@@courtney3330 why not rav4 prime ?
@@ibrahimbashir6634 Impossible to get. 8months-1yr order and huge markup for market adjustment
@@joem8875 it's utterly ridiculous. You're looking at close to 60k. smdh
Love the sunglasses what brand is that anybody know?
The North American version seems trimmed down. In other markets, Honda optioned fully digital cluster, panoramic sunroof, double map pockets, loud horns, etc. Even the plug-in version in Europe. They probably reserve these for the updates.
Looks good.
No peasant blockers, but then again since I drive mostly by myself it's not a big deal. The lack of a spare is a big bummer to me.
Did that model you reviewed have homelink?
where was this recorded? looks like the central coast here in cali
He said Santa Barbara in the beginning so you’re pretty much right on
Still timing belt instead of chain?
Definitely agree with lacking on features, it’s the best selling Honda, they could’ve offer it with features such as HUD, ventilated seats, pano roof, and 360 camera(also, it needs full LED lights including rear turn signal as well as full digital gauge cluster), unfortunately, without many of these features, I will simply not to buy it. I will wait for Honda prologue, at least it has pano roof and ventilated seats, hopefully it has 360 camera and HUD as well.
No worries, you wont buy but millions of others will. Honda doesn't care what you think.
Interestingly Honda offer most of the features you mentioned here for the Chinese market
I hate pano roof. I agree on 360 camera
I have a pano roof in my Kia Sorento, but I find myself never really using. Overrated feature in my opinion.
@@kencai6803 Acura no longer exist in China