Honda should put the civic hybrid engine and e-cvt transmission in the hr-v. Also rear a/c vents and usb charge ports and this cuv would be perfect. 👍🏾
i live in australia, and i am driving the zr-v e:hev (which is the same as the hr-v) but different badging. it is very efficient. i'm averaging at 4.4/l/100km.
HRV hybrid is all over the globe except north america, sadly. I want the Honda fit (jazz) hybrid but north america kill off all the smaller vehicles and getting bigger and bigger SUV
@@spacecadet76 Not quite all over the globe, unfortunately - they haven't made an HR-V eHEV available in Southeast Asia either. I guess they're pushing people to go buy the CR-V eHEV instead.
Yes to the rear vents and USB chargers for rear seats. The hybrid would work as option but many just want the simplicity of the K20C2 and a proven chassis. This has that.
@@21PiloteerWhy do such basic features and functions for a vehicle always have to be costlier? "Honda means reliable" yeah because of the lack of so many important features like a damn rear AC blower and even just a simple damn cup holder. If you define reliability by not having any features and functionalities at all, then it's NOT reliable; it's just playing it safe and being SCARED to fail. Hyundai might not be as reliable as the Japanese brands yet, but huge props to them for TRYING and IMPROVING every iteration. Time will come and reliability would never have to be at the expense of lackluster set of features and functions and practicality from the scammers in Japan.
@@troy5568not sure why all of you are crying about Honda. Don’t buy it. My Mazdas have all been bullet proof and nobody talks about Mazda. My CX-5’s have all been built in Japan
Last year in 23, I was looking to trade my 20 Fit EX as I had 8200.00 equity toward a new car. I wanted a 23 Accord EX. In Texas, my car insurance was going up 445.00 in my 6 months. A Civic, you couldn’t find last year was 440.00 more for insurance. The lowest insurance increase was the 24 HRV EXL at 235.00. I paid 29,000. No mark ups as I refused. I got 5.9 interest, not average of 9.97. My Fit was 330 a month. My HRV is 342.00. I put 2 J down to. Financed 20,500. My loan now is 11,800 in 10 months. I’m paying extra principal. Gas mileage sucks ass but I work at home. If you buy one get the EXL for leather, power seat, sun roof, blind spot, wireless charging. It’s not an Accord that I want but I refuse to pay my insurance company more. I got the show room car as the Honda dealer had sold the other 3 they had.
You could have switched insurance companies like the experts tell us to do every 3-4 years and get a better rate to bring them new business. Loyalty doesn’t pay like it did for your grandparents. You tell them do a rerate too where they pull your credit and see if it improved. Why don’t you keep the Fit. And who is the “9.5% normal” for ? That’s rape! That’s for people with awful credit. I just bought a 2025 Camry Hybrid and got 4.9% which is Toyotas best rate. Fortunately I have enough to pay it off and will in a few days. I only got it a week ago. That will save me $5000.00 in interest. You are probably only paying about $3 per day in interest on your balance with that rate.
It’s crazy that you get rid of the Fit. 20 was the last year for them and it’s impossible to find smth with low mileage for a reasonable price. I was searching for one and it was easier to buy a brand new car overpaying few thousand.
Paying 30K+ for a vehicle that has no rear vents, usb charging ports, cloth seats, no ventilated front seats and a subpar infotainment system is just insane. Honda is charging premium prices for base trim vehicles and it's crazy.
I got news for you. Not many Honda and Acura vehicles have ventilated seats. The Honda Pilot Elite and Black Edition do.Each of them are over $52,000. Not many Acura come with it either.
I own the 2024 HR-V for having just moved to Alaska. Gotta say, it does excellent for what we need. Pothole ridden gravel roads are the norm here, and it does excellent. Back when we had it in the city the acceleration was a bit weak, but I'm not a fan of SUV's having too quick acceleration; these things are tanks and battering rams for pedestrians and smaller cars. The 2.0L Engine isn't quick, but doesn't feel like it's ever struggling. Carving through the mountains and hills, this thing does just fine. The AWD system works well, gets us up some hills and nasties just fine. Sure there's more off-road vehicles out there, but for the price point, this thing does EXACTLY what we need it to here in Alaska. Only thing I'd say is that the stock tires don't work great in the snow, but I have some Studded tires for my second set. Love the HR-V, definitely recommend. Especially in delicious Milano red.
These car companies are using the word “sport” a bit too loosely. In my opinion, I need more than just some gloss black on the exterior for a car to be sporty. What’s so sport about it if it still gets the same engine as the “non-sport” options?
I looked at this few months ago but engine was under powered and wanted a Hybrid so passed up on this and ended up with the CRV Hybrid. Sure, cost me a lot more but got a much better vehicle with more power, better FE and also good resale value!
I purchased the 2025 HRV NORDIC GREEN EXL AWD wonderful Vehicle 🚗 very comfortable on long Time I just took a 700 Mile trip it got 30 miles per gallon . We also own a 2023 Honda Pilot EXL AWD as well wonderful vehicle known for Reliability .These Vehicles will last a very long time long time just got rid of a 2005 Honda Pilot over 300,000 miles it was fantastic air conditioning still blew ice 🧊 cold . Anyone buys a HRV won’t be disappointed with EXL model all leather power drivers seat and Sunroof.
I agree I picked out 2024 HR-V EX-L AWD Modern Steel Metallic with Grey interior for sister last month. She wanted something new. But she's still keeping her 2007 Ridgeline Pickup Truck 235,000 miles on it. When we went to dealership few months ago to help her grown son get new vehicle. This was 2024 Honda Civic Sport Hatchback CVT. Sister said she wanted something new to keep miles off aged Ridgeline. So we sold some property and are able to buy much needed new vehicles. My nephew's car was 15yrs old I told him don't put any money into it. So he got new car paid for in his name. Sister has 2007 Ridgeline so she needed something new. My 2000 Acura TL has just 108,000 miles on it. I would drive Ridgeline when I traveled. So I will be getting 2025 Pilot Elite soon. I always had Honda vehicles since 1980. But HR-V EX-L has everything Sister needs. She already put 3500 miles on it.
@@2004cyrus you have to test drive yourself to get the feel of the car. Had a Civic before and love the handling of this car similar to my Civic which I drove for over 200K miles
Exactly! Any other car is better than the HRV. Definitely DO NOT BUY the HR-V. The WORST new car I've ever test driven. I honestly don't understand how it is a serious offering from a major car-maker. It is unbelievably bad. Seats are made of concrete, suspension is made of concrete, steering is column/rack is made of concrete (heavy steering weight). Road noise is atrocious. The rock-hard suspension makes the interior bits squeak and rattle. Insanely uncomfortable car. Not worth even $15k.
@@cw4623for my money the cx30 is the worst vehicle. The belt line is so high I feel like I'm a hot tub with absolutely terrible visibility. Which sucks because it was the car I wanted until I tried it.
@@rick330yes and the cargo capacity is so limited. So many consumers are coming to subcompact SUVs but want as much cargo and passenger space as possible. The CX-30 simply doesn’t provide what most customers want for space no matter how good the build quality and driving dynamics are…which are great but alas not enough…
The only reason to buy this is if Uber doesn't go where you're going and you don't have time to save for Mazda's lowest rung. Actually, they may be comparable in price. The HR-V's engine is weak. So much so that I think it might pose a danger in steep uphill on-ramps. If you are getting small car for an aging parent/grandparent who has no plans to drive on freeways, this might be the ticket.
My 68yr old sister says it's just fine. She drives like a bat out of Hell. Just over a month of ownership she's put over 3,500 miles on 2024 HR-V EX-L AWD. Once up to speed rolling it keeps up and passes well. Sister has 2007 Ridgeline 235,000 miles always on road. I drove the HR-V 80 miles home from the dealership it had 30 miles on it at purchase. I picked this vehicle out for sister. Just like I picked out 2024 Civic Sport Hatchback CVT for my Nephew. This was month before his mother got HR-V. I'm getting 2025 Pilot Elite soon.
Fun fact: this car is sold in Europe as a hybrid only, called the zrv. What they call an hrv in Europe is a completely different car based on the fit platform.
It’s so bizarre to me that Honda doesn’t have heated side mirrors as standard, even on trims with a surprising set of features. My 2019 Fit EX has Apple/Android auto, radar cruise control, lane-keep assist, and even walk-away auto-lock which some $80k+ Lexus’ don’t even have, but no heated side mirrors. 🤷♂️
The Sport HR-V he said had heated mirrors. Its a feature added from the base trim. We just got 2024 HR-V EX-L AWD and that as top trim has heated mirrors and heated seats. Dual-Zone Climate Control Blind Spot Warning Rear Cross Traffic Monitor.
I like the size for the class and the layout but they have to replace the lawnmower engine currently under the hood with the hybrid powertrain from the Civic.
I bought this car cuz I needed a reliable car. Buy is used for 22k. No need for exl with this car. If you like to drive slow (65 or lower), and you plan on up grading the music system, having car seat cover and you need the space. This car is for you.
Ill probably get the 2025 nissan kicks SR over this. I mean you get the new dual 12.3 inch touchscreen radio and gauge cluster something you cannot get in this HRV. Also the bose stereo in the new Kicks. The only downside is the Jatco built CVT transmission
Nice - But once again Honda is way behind in offering a hybrid. And no rear seat vent is a sin! A Toyota Corolla Cross het better MPG for the same $$$, mid-trim has those read seat vents and over all costs less at each trim level. And they have hybrid trims with a massive MPG rating of 38/45 (yes those trims cost about $2-$3 K more, but to me worth it!)
Add a hybrid system on this smaller SUV and the sales will probably jump up on-par with potential CRV buyers looking for a lower price point and a commuter they can putt around town.
I own a 2020 Honda Pilot (leased it first) and I have leased several Hondas + two Acuras and honestly …. I am beginning to wonder if Honda is hurting. They are light-years behind in offering hybrids, and had to turn to GM for a fairly bad EV (the Prologue is bland-bland and more bland) that was based on an existing GM gas powered Chevy Blazer, Acura is even farther behind the competition in having hybrids and EV and still only has a tiny amount of models, and finally Honda’s big “future vehicle” is actually another Hydrogen fuel cell CRV….when there are NO hydrogen fuel places!!!! (There were only two at one time in Orange County, CA and both shut down.) Just what the heck is Honda doing?
my mom and nana both have owned many hondas throughout their lives (my nana has had 8, my mom has had 4) and when it's time for them to get new cars, they're both leaving the brand after 25+ loyal years. the insane price increases are now unjustifiable for the ratio of luxury to dollars. my mom currently has a 2021 CR-V and in 2021 the MSRP of her EX-L AWD was 31,900 and that's what she paid. now, a 2025 CR-V EX-L AWD is over 38k with the few options she has (rubber mats and cargo tray, door and moonroof visors). 32k just barely gets you a FWD LX now. not to mention, the only features that the 25 has over the 21 are LED headlights /interior lights and a bigger screen. that's it! for 6k more than the 21 price. my nana has a 2020 HR-V EX FWD. since the EX trim is no more, the closest in comparison would be the Sport. her HRV in 2020 was 22k, and now the Sport is 27k. the 2020 has a sunroof as well and the Sport doesn't. again, only upgrades are LED headlights and interior lights. plus you loose the magic rear seat and the 20 gets better gas mileage (38 usually). it makes more sense for my mom to switch to VW, as she really likes the new Atlas Cross Sport. after dealer incentives, it's only 3k more than the CRV and is a bigger, more powerful and much better equipped vehicle that she is actually going to be happy with her decision with. my nana on the other hand, doesn't drive much so it won't be time for an upgrade for hopefully a while, but she really likes the Ford Maverick, and it is only 2.5k more than the HRV. also tell me how it makes sense that a CR-V EX-L AWD is only 2.5K less than a Passport EX-L AWD?
@@barbz_zayne I have leased 7 Hondas (2 of them Acuras) since 2002, the most recent 2020 Pilot EX-L I purchased after the lease because in October 2023 the market for new vehicles was really tight with huge mark-ups. But in reality I go back to when my friend around 1975 got the first Civic CVCC 2-door hatchback . - one of those yellow ones. His next car was the 3rd-gen 1983 model. My point is Honda use to be about quality, value, innovation and great gas mileage. Sadly, except for quality they have slipped way behind in everything else.
I'm thinking the Hardesty brothers test a new car everyday to put out as many videos as they do. They must love cars, because they are even enthusiastic with a HR-V which is one of the slowest cars you can buy.
According to expert car reviewer TheTopher, it took him almost 13 seconds to do zero to 60 in the 2024 Honda HRV. That's far too slow! I'm not going to pay almost 30k or more for such a slow vehicle Honda, no thanks!
That’s terrible, it’s even slower than the previous Gen with a smaller 1.8L. This one must be a boat as far as heaviness goes 🤦🏽♂️. It definitely needs the Civic hybrid drive train asap .
@@tails300 You're right. This latest current gen HRV is quite a bit bigger and heavier than the last gen which is why it's slower than the last gen HRV, this current gen HRV is almost as big and almost as heavy as a Toyota RAV4 but has a lot less power than the RAV4!
Avoid and get the 196 hp Corolla Cross hybrid instead. Ride is soft and comfortable with plenty of power. Problem is you may not be able to get one quickly so you're stuck with your old car for awhile😢😢
Needs more power but everything else is great, if this had the same powertrain as the refreshed Civic Hybrid, it’d the the car in it’s class to buy, especially given the price
question: i keep seeing that it needs more power but am not sure why? if it is lower powered does it lessen the lifespan of the car? I want to buy this car but if I am going to have to keep up with costly repairs or my car will give out on me in a couple years due to the low power, I would rather buy something else. Please someone let me know. I need a family car and am not sure if this car is the way to go.
@@Mdchl13 well power and reliability aren’t correlated to each other, the HR-V is fantastic as is though it might feel slow to certain crowds, that’s why I say it needs more power, I think the CR-V is a better choice for a family car than the HR-V if you want to stick to Honda
What are you talking about? If your talking about Lane Watch camera in right side mirror Honda did away with that a number of years ago. They ha Blind Spot Warning System on several models of HR-V and other Honda Acura vehicles.
Talking about pricing isn't this car made in Mexico and if so the labor must be cheaper and still the prices have been escalating... content and materials are less apparent.
i have SUCH bad luck with Mazda ~ 2 - mazda 5's, 1 - mazda cx 30 first was true lemon;second just sucked, in general; cx30 acceleration & braking was never consistent...
Are they planning to bring any hybrid model for this in 2026 model year? I think it'll be unbeatable then They already have it in Europe.. why not here!!
I drove the CR-V the other day (cross-shopping against the RAV4 to replace my 2010 V6 AWD RAV4 with 212k miles that was totaled a week ago by a drunk) and I didn't hate the CVT the way I thought I would, but then it had more power than the HR-V. I would consider the HR-V in AWD (I cross a 9,300ft pass to get to work in the winter) If it had the CR-V's drivetrain. But, sadly, it's a LOT weaker, and with the CVT, that's a hard nope. Too bad, because otherwise I could save some money and get the HR-V. So, I guess it's between the CR-V and the RAV4. Too bad, because otherwise the HR-V would meet my current needs (efficient daily driver with AWD for the mountains).
My vote would be for the Kona or KIA Seltos without question. Many people are still hung up on the Honda badge though. If you test drive either of those vehicles against this, there would be no way you would settle on an HR-V.
That thing needs a facelift in the baddest way. I would choose one of Mazda's options over the HR-V 100% of the time. That's not just because of how it looks.
Do not buy a HRV... I had the 2023 HRV and the engine is underpowered and the gas miliage is trash because the engine is working so hard all the time. Its a terrible driving experience. Room in the car is tight.... I'm 5'10 and I felt cramped. Just listen to the engine in the video... So bad. Don't say I didn't warn you.
My sister loves her 2024 HR-V EX-L AWD. She's had it just over a month and a half. Already 3,500+ miles on it. My nephew loves his 2024 Civic Sport Hatchback CVT 2.0 4ycyl. It's the same in HR-V.
The HRV is a Turd when it comes to power and acceleration. I would never buy the HRV. Honda will need to hybridize that car or put a better engine in it. I like cars that move when you step on the gas!
LOL "Hard acceleration"... The droning of the CVT just makes it SO much worse, us older types (I'm 60) just think the manual clutch is slipping badly or the auto tranny is low on fluid. Ugh. Honda should have made the CR-V engine/CVT an option, you KNOW it would fit. Or at least offer a factory turbo option for 200hp. At the elevations I regularly drive (9,300ft+) this thing would TOTALLY suck to drive.
The front grille is soooo faqin UGLY man, its like some body started the work but they didn't finish it due to corruption and lack of budget ..... they should have make it bigger and wider like Acura RDX or Lexus NX F Sport. Or just joint the front grill with the bumper grill together.
Definitely DO NOT BUY the HR-V. The WORST new car I've ever test driven. I honestly don't understand how it is a serious offering from a major car-maker. It is unbelievably bad. Seats are made of concrete, suspension is made of concrete, steering is column/rack is made of concrete (heavy steering weight). Road noise is atrocious. The rock-hard suspension makes the interior bits squeak and rattle. Insanely uncomfortable car. Not worth even $15k.
Honda should put the civic hybrid engine and e-cvt transmission in the hr-v. Also rear a/c vents and usb charge
ports and this cuv would be perfect. 👍🏾
i live in australia, and i am driving the zr-v e:hev (which is the same as the hr-v) but different badging. it is very efficient. i'm averaging at 4.4/l/100km.
HRV hybrid is all over the globe except north america, sadly. I want the Honda fit (jazz) hybrid but north america kill off all the smaller vehicles and getting bigger and bigger SUV
@@spacecadet76 Not quite all over the globe, unfortunately - they haven't made an HR-V eHEV available in Southeast Asia either. I guess they're pushing people to go buy the CR-V eHEV instead.
Yes to the rear vents and USB chargers for rear seats. The hybrid would work as option but many just want the simplicity of the K20C2 and a proven chassis. This has that.
Agreed fully
The lack of rear ac vents is a HUGE problem for me
Buy a CR-V. Problem solved.
@@21PiloteerWhy do such basic features and functions for a vehicle always have to be costlier?
"Honda means reliable" yeah because of the lack of so many important features like a damn rear AC blower and even just a simple damn cup holder.
If you define reliability by not having any features and functionalities at all, then it's NOT reliable; it's just playing it safe and being SCARED to fail.
Hyundai might not be as reliable as the Japanese brands yet, but huge props to them for TRYING and IMPROVING every iteration. Time will come and reliability would never have to be at the expense of lackluster set of features and functions and practicality from the scammers in Japan.
Don’t buy it. Besides we all survived for decades with the air vents under the seats.
@@troy5568not sure why all of you are crying about Honda. Don’t buy it. My Mazdas have all been bullet proof and nobody talks about Mazda. My CX-5’s have all been built in Japan
sorry but this car is ugly rather get a trailblazer than this over priced car
Last year in 23, I was looking to trade my 20 Fit EX as I had 8200.00 equity toward a new car. I wanted a 23 Accord EX. In Texas, my car insurance was going up 445.00 in my 6 months. A Civic, you couldn’t find last year was 440.00 more for insurance. The lowest insurance increase was the 24 HRV EXL at 235.00. I paid 29,000. No mark ups as I refused. I got 5.9 interest, not average of 9.97. My Fit was 330 a month. My HRV is 342.00. I put 2 J down to. Financed 20,500. My loan now is 11,800 in 10 months. I’m paying extra principal. Gas mileage sucks ass but I work at home. If you buy one get the EXL for leather, power seat, sun roof, blind spot, wireless charging. It’s not an Accord that I want but I refuse to pay my insurance company more. I got the show room car as the Honda dealer had sold the other 3 they had.
You could have switched insurance companies like the experts tell us to do every 3-4 years and get a better rate to bring them new business. Loyalty doesn’t pay like it did for your grandparents. You tell them do a rerate too where they pull your credit and see if it improved. Why don’t you keep the Fit. And who is the “9.5% normal” for ? That’s rape! That’s for people with awful credit. I just bought a 2025 Camry Hybrid and got 4.9% which is Toyotas best rate. Fortunately I have enough to pay it off and will in a few days. I only got it a week ago. That will save me $5000.00 in interest. You are probably only paying about $3 per day in interest on your balance with that rate.
@@2004cyrus I did find a cheaper insurance company after looking for 3 months. That’s when I bought.
Why get rid of the Fit if you don’t drive much?
It’s crazy that you get rid of the Fit. 20 was the last year for them and it’s impossible to find smth with low mileage for a reasonable price. I was searching for one and it was easier to buy a brand new car overpaying few thousand.
You really get better mpg after 11k. Take your foot off the gas the gas as much as you can. Gas a little and let off gas petal.
I got this car for my 17 year old. It’s the perfect car for a young person or college student age. ❤
Or electrolytes couples whom I see driving these way more often than young people here in Miami. The kids drive teslas and Beemers.
Lol, lucky kid driving a car like that at 17. Hopefully one day they understand how much of a head start in life they've got and appreciate it.
new car for a new driver. I'll bet she's happy most people get a used camry or civic
@@thndr_5468 exactly
That's a lucky kid. I'm still rocking my 04 CRV but looking to upgrade
Paying 30K+ for a vehicle that has no rear vents, usb charging ports, cloth seats, no ventilated front seats and a subpar infotainment system is just insane. Honda is charging premium prices for base trim vehicles and it's crazy.
I got news for you.
Not many Honda and Acura vehicles have ventilated seats.
The Honda Pilot Elite and Black Edition do.Each of them are over $52,000. Not many Acura come with it either.
I own the 2024 HR-V for having just moved to Alaska. Gotta say, it does excellent for what we need. Pothole ridden gravel roads are the norm here, and it does excellent. Back when we had it in the city the acceleration was a bit weak, but I'm not a fan of SUV's having too quick acceleration; these things are tanks and battering rams for pedestrians and smaller cars. The 2.0L Engine isn't quick, but doesn't feel like it's ever struggling. Carving through the mountains and hills, this thing does just fine. The AWD system works well, gets us up some hills and nasties just fine.
Sure there's more off-road vehicles out there, but for the price point, this thing does EXACTLY what we need it to here in Alaska. Only thing I'd say is that the stock tires don't work great in the snow, but I have some Studded tires for my second set. Love the HR-V, definitely recommend. Especially in delicious Milano red.
For the price, this car rocks!
Don't knock it till you drive it!!!
I was just at a Honda dealership a few weeks ago it’s a nice car ❤
These car companies are using the word “sport” a bit too loosely. In my opinion, I need more than just some gloss black on the exterior for a car to be sporty. What’s so sport about it if it still gets the same engine as the “non-sport” options?
lol yep don’t believe the marketing hype on any product. They throw around lots of silly words.
I looked at this few months ago but engine was under powered and wanted a Hybrid so passed up on this and ended up with the CRV Hybrid. Sure, cost me a lot more but got a much better vehicle with more power, better FE and also good resale value!
Hard to be excited about saving $15 at the pump each time when the vehicle was $15,000 more.
It's OK to give this car's acceleration the sleepy emoji with ZZzzzz. If any car deserves it this is it.
If it wasn't for the Kicks, our slow benchmark 😂
I purchased the 2025 HRV NORDIC GREEN EXL AWD wonderful Vehicle 🚗 very comfortable on long Time I just took a 700 Mile trip it got 30 miles per gallon . We also own a 2023 Honda Pilot EXL AWD as well wonderful vehicle known for Reliability .These Vehicles will last a very long time long time just got rid of a 2005 Honda Pilot over 300,000 miles it was fantastic air conditioning still blew ice 🧊 cold . Anyone buys a HRV won’t be disappointed with EXL model all leather power drivers seat and Sunroof.
I agree I picked out 2024 HR-V EX-L AWD Modern Steel Metallic with Grey interior for sister last month. She wanted something new. But she's still keeping her 2007 Ridgeline Pickup Truck 235,000 miles on it. When we went to dealership few months ago to help her grown son get new vehicle. This was 2024 Honda Civic Sport Hatchback CVT. Sister said she wanted something new to keep miles off aged Ridgeline.
So we sold some property and are able to buy much needed new vehicles.
My nephew's car was 15yrs old I told him don't put any money into it. So he got new car paid for in his name. Sister has 2007 Ridgeline so she needed something new.
My 2000 Acura TL has just 108,000 miles on it. I would drive Ridgeline when I traveled.
So I will be getting 2025 Pilot Elite soon. I always had Honda vehicles since 1980.
But HR-V EX-L has everything Sister needs. She already put 3500 miles on it.
The rear squat from legit one person in the rear seat is crazy
They need a hybrid!! This will sell even more.
Just got this in urban gray color. I love it!
You don’t mine the slow CVT, bad gas mileage, and lack of features?
@@2004cyrus you have to test drive yourself to get the feel of the car. Had a Civic before and love the handling of this car similar to my Civic which I drove for over 200K miles
@@bobbyc912 Hes paid by a competitor to post that don't bother with him.
I'd take a Mazda CX-30 over the HR-V all day! Even the naturally aspirated CX-30 crushes the HR-V in terms of power. (191 hp/186 ft-lbs torque)
Exactly! Any other car is better than the HRV. Definitely DO NOT BUY the HR-V.
The WORST new car I've ever test driven. I honestly don't understand how it is a serious offering from a major car-maker. It is unbelievably bad.
Seats are made of concrete, suspension is made of concrete, steering is column/rack is made of concrete (heavy steering weight). Road noise is atrocious. The rock-hard suspension makes the interior bits squeak and rattle. Insanely uncomfortable car. Not worth even $15k.
@@cw4623for my money the cx30 is the worst vehicle. The belt line is so high I feel like I'm a hot tub with absolutely terrible visibility. Which sucks because it was the car I wanted until I tried it.
@@rick330yes and the cargo capacity is so limited. So many consumers are coming to subcompact SUVs but want as much cargo and passenger space as possible. The CX-30 simply doesn’t provide what most customers want for space no matter how good the build quality and driving dynamics are…which are great but alas not enough…
@@nelsdale1137 What's a good alternative?
@@markg.1130Honda HR-V, Corolla Cross (although it’s also tight), Kia Seltos (redesign and hybrid variant com ing next year)…others I would avoid
Prices should not be going up on crap like this. I guess they can go anywhere they want, I am not buying.
The only reason to buy this is if Uber doesn't go where you're going and you don't have time to save for Mazda's lowest rung. Actually, they may be comparable in price. The HR-V's engine is weak. So much so that I think it might pose a danger in steep uphill on-ramps. If you are getting small car for an aging parent/grandparent who has no plans to drive on freeways, this might be the ticket.
My 68yr old sister says it's just fine. She drives like a bat out of Hell. Just over a month of ownership she's put over 3,500 miles on 2024 HR-V EX-L AWD.
Once up to speed rolling it keeps up and passes well.
Sister has 2007 Ridgeline 235,000 miles always on road. I drove the HR-V 80 miles home from the dealership it had 30 miles on it at purchase. I picked this vehicle out for sister. Just like I picked out 2024 Civic Sport Hatchback CVT for my Nephew. This was month before his mother got HR-V.
I'm getting 2025 Pilot Elite soon.
Fun fact: this car is sold in Europe as a hybrid only, called the zrv. What they call an hrv in Europe is a completely different car based on the fit platform.
Reading that wasn’t fun at all
It’s so bizarre to me that Honda doesn’t have heated side mirrors as standard, even on trims with a surprising set of features. My 2019 Fit EX has Apple/Android auto, radar cruise control, lane-keep assist, and even walk-away auto-lock which some $80k+ Lexus’ don’t even have, but no heated side mirrors. 🤷♂️
This 2025 HR-V has heated side mirror as standard
The Sport HR-V he said had heated mirrors. Its a feature added from the base trim.
We just got 2024 HR-V EX-L AWD and that as top trim has heated mirrors and heated seats. Dual-Zone Climate Control Blind Spot Warning Rear Cross Traffic Monitor.
I like the size for the class and the layout but they have to replace the lawnmower engine currently under the hood with the hybrid powertrain from the Civic.
Great vehicle for winter driving. Love my 24 HRV Sport.
Wow that's amazing 😍🤩
Love your car video
I bought this car cuz I needed a reliable car. Buy is used for 22k. No need for exl with this car. If you like to drive slow (65 or lower), and you plan on up grading the music system, having car seat cover and you need the space. This car is for you.
Ill probably get the 2025 nissan kicks SR over this. I mean you get the new dual 12.3 inch touchscreen radio and gauge cluster something you cannot get in this HRV. Also the bose stereo in the new Kicks. The only downside is the Jatco built CVT transmission
Nice - But once again Honda is way behind in offering a hybrid. And no rear seat vent is a sin! A Toyota Corolla Cross het better MPG for the same $$$, mid-trim has those read seat vents and over all costs less at each trim level. And they have hybrid trims with a massive MPG rating of 38/45 (yes those trims cost about $2-$3 K more, but to me worth it!)
Toyota Cross doesn't look as good interior as HR-V.
Im just glad that our asian version hrv has the 1.5L turbo in it
Add a hybrid system on this smaller SUV and the sales will probably jump up on-par with potential CRV buyers looking for a lower price point and a commuter they can putt around town.
Good thing is its a very reliable powertrain 2.0
Excellent review!
Have a great weekend!
I chose CR-V because the monthly payment was only $100 more over a 5-year period for similar trims (EX-L).
What does Honda have against putting vents and charging ports in the back seats of their cars? SMH
or a centre armrest? Typical Honda cheaping out and their buyers not knowing any better.
💰 savings?
@paulschab8152 Honda is just too expensive nowadays.
Theres no subcompact suv with vents. Not just honda thing
@@tmyere. The Mazda cx-30 does
Next test on honda anything, use a calendar for acceleration test.
I'm waiting on the hybrid engine and I'm ordering one. I drive a lot in the city.
Put the type R motor a little de tuned in it and it would steal from the competition
It looks alright, it’s kind of expensive for a Honda
For the price it isn't a great deal imo when the crv is just a little more. Also CVT is a meh from me. Don't like em.
Can u get sport & exl??
Wish they would throw the civic hybrid power train on it
I own a 2020 Honda Pilot (leased it first) and I have leased several Hondas + two Acuras and honestly …. I am beginning to wonder if Honda is hurting. They are light-years behind in offering hybrids, and had to turn to GM for a fairly bad EV (the Prologue is bland-bland and more bland) that was based on an existing GM gas powered Chevy Blazer, Acura is even farther behind the competition in having hybrids and EV and still only has a tiny amount of models, and finally Honda’s big “future vehicle” is actually another Hydrogen fuel cell CRV….when there are NO hydrogen fuel places!!!! (There were only two at one time in Orange County, CA and both shut down.)
Just what the heck is Honda doing?
my mom and nana both have owned many hondas throughout their lives (my nana has had 8, my mom has had 4) and when it's time for them to get new cars, they're both leaving the brand after 25+ loyal years. the insane price increases are now unjustifiable for the ratio of luxury to dollars. my mom currently has a 2021 CR-V and in 2021 the MSRP of her EX-L AWD was 31,900 and that's what she paid. now, a 2025 CR-V EX-L AWD is over 38k with the few options she has (rubber mats and cargo tray, door and moonroof visors). 32k just barely gets you a FWD LX now. not to mention, the only features that the 25 has over the 21 are LED headlights /interior lights and a bigger screen. that's it! for 6k more than the 21 price. my nana has a 2020 HR-V EX FWD. since the EX trim is no more, the closest in comparison would be the Sport. her HRV in 2020 was 22k, and now the Sport is 27k. the 2020 has a sunroof as well and the Sport doesn't. again, only upgrades are LED headlights and interior lights. plus you loose the magic rear seat and the 20 gets better gas mileage (38 usually). it makes more sense for my mom to switch to VW, as she really likes the new Atlas Cross Sport. after dealer incentives, it's only 3k more than the CRV and is a bigger, more powerful and much better equipped vehicle that she is actually going to be happy with her decision with. my nana on the other hand, doesn't drive much so it won't be time for an upgrade for hopefully a while, but she really likes the Ford Maverick, and it is only 2.5k more than the HRV. also tell me how it makes sense that a CR-V EX-L AWD is only 2.5K less than a Passport EX-L AWD?
@@barbz_zayne I have leased 7 Hondas (2 of them Acuras) since 2002, the most recent 2020 Pilot EX-L I purchased after the lease because in October 2023 the market for new vehicles was really tight with huge mark-ups.
But in reality I go back to when my friend around 1975 got the first Civic CVCC 2-door hatchback . - one of those yellow ones. His next car was the 3rd-gen 1983 model.
My point is Honda use to be about quality, value, innovation and great gas mileage. Sadly, except for quality they have slipped way behind in everything else.
I'm thinking the Hardesty brothers test a new car everyday to put out as many videos as they do. They must love cars, because they are even enthusiastic with a HR-V which is one of the slowest cars you can buy.
We do find every car we test interesting in some ways! And we love helping people find the right car for them 😊
I call them the Brothers Hardesty and their opening does say they love cars. Joe Raiti and others also release videos almost daily.
According to expert car reviewer TheTopher, it took him almost 13 seconds to do zero to 60 in the 2024 Honda HRV. That's far too slow! I'm not going to pay almost 30k or more for such a slow vehicle Honda, no thanks!
Imagine you have 3 passengers with some luggage. 0 to 60 in 2 business days 😂
That’s terrible, it’s even slower than the previous Gen with a smaller 1.8L. This one must be a boat as far as heaviness goes 🤦🏽♂️. It definitely needs the Civic hybrid drive train asap .
@@tails300 You're right. This latest current gen HRV is quite a bit bigger and heavier than the last gen which is why it's slower than the last gen HRV, this current gen HRV is almost as big and almost as heavy as a Toyota RAV4 but has a lot less power than the RAV4!
Avoid and get the 196 hp Corolla Cross hybrid instead. Ride is soft and comfortable with plenty of power. Problem is you may not be able to get one quickly so you're stuck with your old car for awhile😢😢
What is the magic with Stanley water bottles? Is it just trendy like Bass Pro hats?
His wife bought him one and now it serves as a good test of the cupholders because it's so dang big
Needs more power but everything else is great, if this had the same powertrain as the refreshed Civic Hybrid, it’d the the car in it’s class to buy, especially given the price
question: i keep seeing that it needs more power but am not sure why? if it is lower powered does it lessen the lifespan of the car? I want to buy this car but if I am going to have to keep up with costly repairs or my car will give out on me in a couple years due to the low power, I would rather buy something else. Please someone let me know. I need a family car and am not sure if this car is the way to go.
@@Mdchl13 well power and reliability aren’t correlated to each other, the HR-V is fantastic as is though it might feel slow to certain crowds, that’s why I say it needs more power, I think the CR-V is a better choice for a family car than the HR-V if you want to stick to Honda
When are you going to start selling the donuts? I don't see them on your website?
We don't sell them but you could get the same ones we have on Amazon if you'd like 👍
@CarConfections okay thank you for letting me know.keep up the good work I enjoy watching your channel
@@Nene11-7 thank you, we appreciate it!
You guys know that honda is over pricing their vehicles. Many are starting to boycott their products. There is no excuse!
I would skip the Hrv, and buy a Subaru Crosstrek or Mazda Cx30, which will be much more enjoyable & less boring.
And this is possibly the basis for the new Acura ADX….Hmmmm…
i feel like a cx30 is better. It’s my other option, im just annoyed at how tiny it is compared to the new HRV
CVT and looks kill it for me
Safety features when turn right no picture to see clear on the screen.
What are you talking about?
If your talking about Lane Watch camera in right side mirror
Honda did away with that a number of years ago. They ha Blind Spot Warning System on several models of HR-V and other Honda Acura vehicles.
Talking about pricing isn't this car made in Mexico and if so the labor must be cheaper and still the prices have been escalating... content and materials are less apparent.
Even my 2024 trailblazer rs is faster than this and better looking inside. Also no cvt.
I would like to see this car have a hybrid engine. It would be much more better.
You guys always test acceleration uphill , next time test it downhills 🙏🙏🙏
0-60 in 3-5 business days. I don’t need fast, but quick enough to merge is a reasonable expectation in 2025. This is not that.
i have SUCH bad luck with Mazda ~ 2 - mazda 5's, 1 - mazda cx 30
first was true lemon;second just sucked, in general; cx30 acceleration & braking was never consistent...
Guys....will the 2025 nissan pathfinder and infiniti qx60 still have the v6 engine? Any news yet?
Haven't heard anything yet but we'd expect to start hearing things relatively soon
Is this the same as the Z-RV in Australia?
Yes
28 mpg is a NO GO 🙅♂️ !! Make in Hybrid Version will sell like HOT CAKES!!! Come On Honda !!!
Short answer: HECK NO! Get the Civic Hatchback 1.5T or hybrid or the CRV hybrid, they are better vehicles. HRV powertrain is 💩
Turbo oil dillution😂
With same money you can get cx5
@@gumpynget the LX HRV.
Are they planning to bring any hybrid model for this in 2026 model year? I think it'll be unbeatable then
They already have it in Europe.. why not here!!
We hope so!
I drove the CR-V the other day (cross-shopping against the RAV4 to replace my 2010 V6 AWD RAV4 with 212k miles that was totaled a week ago by a drunk) and I didn't hate the CVT the way I thought I would, but then it had more power than the HR-V. I would consider the HR-V in AWD (I cross a 9,300ft pass to get to work in the winter) If it had the CR-V's drivetrain. But, sadly, it's a LOT weaker, and with the CVT, that's a hard nope. Too bad, because otherwise I could save some money and get the HR-V. So, I guess it's between the CR-V and the RAV4. Too bad, because otherwise the HR-V would meet my current needs (efficient daily driver with AWD for the mountains).
I like Honda’s…..have a couple of them, but this car is a POS! These guys are kinda giving it a pass.
Hyundai Kona against this
My vote would be for the Kona or KIA Seltos without question. Many people are still hung up on the Honda badge though.
If you test drive either of those vehicles against this, there would be no way you would settle on an HR-V.
Kona has issues. Quality is still not on par with Honda
Volkswagen Taos with the 8 speed AT.
Good review...looking forward to when you guys grow up and get a man's voice...
And we look forward to when you grow up and get adult manners 😵
I get cx 5 or cx 50 for 30000 dollars better car real automatic not cvt
That thing needs a facelift in the baddest way. I would choose one of Mazda's options over the HR-V 100% of the time. That's not just because of how it looks.
Do not buy a HRV... I had the 2023 HRV and the engine is underpowered and the gas miliage is trash because the engine is working so hard all the time. Its a terrible driving experience. Room in the car is tight.... I'm 5'10 and I felt cramped. Just listen to the engine in the video... So bad. Don't say I didn't warn you.
My sister loves her 2024 HR-V EX-L AWD. She's had it just over a month and a half. Already 3,500+ miles on it.
My nephew loves his 2024 Civic Sport Hatchback CVT 2.0 4ycyl.
It's the same in HR-V.
No foggies 😥😥
Underpowered. They need an AWD hybrid version. The CX-30 or Crosstrek with 2.5L. are a better value and more powerful.
$455 for white paint?! PASS
The HRV is a Turd when it comes to power and acceleration. I would never buy the HRV. Honda will need to hybridize that car or put a better engine in it. I like cars that move when you step on the gas!
Engine is fine if you will not do racing
The Bugatti is perfect for speed
LOL "Hard acceleration"... The droning of the CVT just makes it SO much worse, us older types (I'm 60) just think the manual clutch is slipping badly or the auto tranny is low on fluid. Ugh. Honda should have made the CR-V engine/CVT an option, you KNOW it would fit. Or at least offer a factory turbo option for 200hp. At the elevations I regularly drive (9,300ft+) this thing would TOTALLY suck to drive.
When is the 2025 passport being revealed?
We haven't heard anything about it from Honda yet
@@CarConfections thank you! Except for our little sneak peak now with the 2026. Should be interesting.
You lost me when you said 158 hp!
Put a hybrid engine in it and change the design and you have a winner
The economical and practical Fit is gone for another boring SUV
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I don't like the front
The front grille is soooo faqin UGLY man, its like some body started the work but they didn't finish it due to corruption and lack of budget ..... they should have make it bigger and wider like Acura RDX or Lexus NX F Sport. Or just joint the front grill with the bumper grill together.
No way that thing is ugly!
For a "Sport" edition, it sure has a boring exterior, blah.
Pretty poor mileage.
HR-V sucks! Honda could have a great car for a specific consumer but messed it up with this weak motor.
Was going to get one.. instead bought a used 22 sorento lx
Sorento issues😂 with it
Looks as ugly as the last gen ford Escape
Meh….
Definitely DO NOT BUY the HR-V.
The WORST new car I've ever test driven. I honestly don't understand how it is a serious offering from a major car-maker. It is unbelievably bad.
Seats are made of concrete, suspension is made of concrete, steering is column/rack is made of concrete (heavy steering weight). Road noise is atrocious. The rock-hard suspension makes the interior bits squeak and rattle. Insanely uncomfortable car. Not worth even $15k.
However it's Recommended in Consumer Reports New Cars September 2024 Best To Worse issue.
Sport Trim for this POS seems a little oxymoronic
158hp??????? Nah
Buy the Mazda cx 90.
Lol CX 90 is on a different league.
Or the Bugatti
CX-30 sub-compact turbo is in this segment , it can blow your socks off , you guys said nothing in the segment is fast , not accurate.
That's true but that is the exception
The Dodge hornet 0-60 in 5.4sec
@@sdjrinc.6921 Yes your right .