No spare tire is a deal breaker for me, I got stranded at 2am and waited 3 hours for a tow when my sidewall was damaged after hitting a pothole, the fix a flat was useless !!! Never would take a vehicle with no spare with my family on a road trip.
I bought a Thule roof box to get around the spare situation for road trips. They also have hitches you can purchase. I'm not too worried about a spare in the city.
The CRV just does everything good. Plus it’s the only compact crossover that most men can fit in comfortably, front and rear seats. AWD does great in the Midwest winter and they last forever.
I’ve owned a 23 crv hybrid and a 23 rav4 hybrid. Real world mpg is better on the rav4 by 5+ especially on road trips. Crv engine noise is a lot louder and more annoying. interior on crv is nicer and more spacious but does not have as many options. Rav has a spare tire which was a deal sealer for me. Also Toyotas have so many junk port installed add ons that raise the price by $2k. There are no port add ons and seemingly less dealer add ons for crv so real world price is a good amount cheaper
It's nice to get a more practical review on vehicles. Not the fastest. Not the gadgiest. Not the flashiest. But darn it a very good reliable and practical car that makes financial sense to own for 10+ years for those that keep their cars for the long haul. These types of cars gets shame among car reviewers bc they're "boring", but maybe boring is a good thing if comfortable and dependable to live with daily. Need more of these types of reviews.
I had a 1st gen CRV 1998. Bullet proof and trend setting. Had it 18 years then sold to a friend. I moved on to a a RAV4 and Forester but would consider another CRV.
I want to like it but I don't want a black or grey interior (only options), there are no ventilated seats at any price, the gas mileage is great but the vehicle is slow. When did they start making an Accord with AWD as stated in the video? I have owned 5 Hondas in my life and it WAS my go to vehicle. My dealership experience has not been helpful with my dreadful infotainment experience and Honda is not what it used to be. Sorry about that, but I am going to pass for a while (and its a shame) until Honda works its way back up the reliability scale. The interior size is roomy and the ideal size. Just my 2 cents.
Purely Ancedotal, took a walk in my neighborhood yesterday counted 8 CRVS, 6 Rav 4s, 8 Foresters, and in Spokane you can't walk a block without tripping over a Subaru
Great review Jen. I have a 17 CRV with 120,000 miles….runs like the day I bought it. Just keep up with the maintenance….5000 mile oil change, 30,000 mile tranny tune up and it will last. Plan on a new one in 2025 but no hybrid. Too expensive. One correction….you mentioned an all wheel drive Accord ….they do not make an all wheel drive accord but they do make the hybrid Accord. Nevertheless, enjoyed the review !
Yup agree...overall the CRV and the sister from a different mother, RAV4 are the same vehicle offering...great value, great fuel economy, spacious and a really low total cost of ownership. Best 2 small SUVs IMO on the market today. Great review and love the daily use case summary...good to see Trader Joe parking lots are universally the same in every state.
Every school teacher that I know drives a Honda CRV. These cars get stolen very often in NYC. Make sure you have wheel locks and an air tag. Two of my neighbors got their brand new CRV stolen and one was recovered in the Dominican Republic.
@ Its pretty common to see Honda's stolen here in NYC. A Honda on milk crates with missing wheels is a pretty common sighting. Hyundai/Kia getting stolen is pretty common here too.
Yikes I found the Subaru to feel like a tin can, extremely cheap and basic. The Honda and Toyota feel thoughtfully engineered. Honda and Toyota get the top tier engineers in japan where Subaru gets the 3rd tier engineers and the Toyota scraps…
I'm a Toyota loyalist and former Honda owner, both great. But I ended up buying a Subaru Outback this time mainly due to driver's seat space and comfort. It feels like a Lexus compared to the RAV4 I looked at.
@ That's interesting, for example when I closed the door of the Forester, there was a solid thud, not so on the CR-V or RAV4. Also, I plan on doing so soft road over landing so the Symetrical all wheel drive fit my needs better. I've own Toyota's and Honda's and they are good vehicles, this is my first Subaru.
I feel like the Honda CRV lost all of it's soul as soon as they lost the spare wheel mounted on the back. Coincidentally, that's also when the CRV when from an SUV to crossover
I find myself watching and enjoying all the reviews featuring Jen and Mary. Very fun. I have a 2010 Accord that's been as reliable as the sunrise but I'm worried about buying any new Honda with all the recent reliability horror stories. Couldn't i get a Passport for around 42k, though? Seems like the CRV has gotten too expensive if it competes against its big brother. Ridgeline is really what i want, though.
Not crazy about CVT, but that is probably just in my head as I cant find any real complaints about it. The fake exhaust in the rear is also not a big deal. I get they went for symmetry. But the two front fake ones are ridiculous. I hate them. And then there’s the lack of a spare. Not for me. It’s actually a deal killer.
Boring to me. I like the quirky 2017 Forester that I own. It's great in the snow, easy to see out of, has simple controls, and my local dealership is actually a nice place to visit for service.
It’s not overrated. It’s one of the best in the segment just like a bmw 3 series where it does everything extremely well. Can’t say that for its closest rival the rav4 the epitome of overrated
When Honda went to turbocharged engines, its reliability went straight down the toilet. I will NEVER, EVER, SO LONG AS I LIVE, buy a vehicle with a turbocharged engine. "Of course, Honda isn't the only manufacturer to move into turbocharged engines." They just joined the club of manufacturers that flushed reliability down the corporate toilet.
Can we get out takes with jen? They have to be good! 😂 that is a nice jacket. 😊 11:11 True that! Make a wish! 14:07… thank you! 😂 love it! You two rock!
Did you say “AWD Accord”? I don’t think Honda has one of those do they? I mean aside from the short lived Crosstour which was kind of a Accord/Pilot mix
Are the rear seat door panels almost entirely hard plastic, like they are in every other current Honda? They really ought to match the fronts. Honda’s blatant, cynical cost cutting has been a real disappointment lately, and that’s coming from someone who’s bought 3 new Hondas/Acuras.
It's definately overrated. The 1.5t is a turd and their hybrid system is lack luster. The problem is the only other quality hybrid until recent was the rav, which is a shitbox in comparison interior wise. Now that the cx50 hybrid exists, I would hope sales of these go down and go to mazda, it truely is the best in class overall being a great interior, great to drive and toyota's quality powertrain
0-60 in nearly 8 seconds is terrible in 2025! Thats dangerous for how fast most cars are able to go nowadays. How is it so slow with a hybrid? Also for comparison, a 96 Camry LE V6 has a 0-60 of 7.74 seconds. The CRV is overrated imo. I'm so over people wanting a high riding position when a Civic hatch would suffice
AWD Accord doesn’t exist, let alone at $35k. Accord has more room and space when it comes to seating. You take this same CR-V and then drive the Accord Touring. The CR-V feels completely gutless. The extra weight and AWD really slows it down even more. Neither one are race cars in the least. Accord 0-60 6.4 seconds and CR-V 0-60 7.9 seconds.
Too expensive for so few bells and whistles. Bought a Toyota Rav4 PHEV instead. Much better value for the money (after $7,500 EV credit) and 50 miles of EV range is perfect around town. Finally put gas in it after 2k miles
All of the new Hondas are definite lookers. Manly or sth. The old ones with chrome looks so stereotypically 2010 era Japanese, they were an eyesore. And the ones that looked different (Civic Type R, Si) were so cheesy af.
Now why do people buy the Toyota rav4! It’s competitive sister! Yet doesn’t ride or handle as well or corner or brake as well as the CRv The rav4 especially the 2007 models ride like trucks where CRV drives like a car
All of the syling you pointed out in the beginning of the video means nothing to the CRV target audience. They don't care. They aren't car people. They just want a crossover that is reliable, gets from A to B, affordable, and gets good gas mileage. They don't care about the engine, horsepower, transmission, off road modes, whatever. They just want to check the box.
😂 so many people buy Honda CRVs nowadays because they are uneducated. Honda CRV have the most disastrous Turbo engine in the history of the company. Don’t think these Turbo engines are the same quality as from the 1997 Honda CRV. Completely day and night difference.
@@benbryceholden1 Honda come down I love Honda I’m Honda owner but not turbo or cvt I like K20 and k24 v6 engine only manual transmission they make junk from 2016 in up
Almost $51,000 Canadian!! Then if you actually want a 5 yr 100,000km warranty you have to pay another $1880 cad!! Other than Toyota, that’s standard on the powertrain!! The accessories are nearly double the price if you buy often the exact same items without the Honda logo,,,,,. Honda is pretty disappointing really. The RAV4 is just as expensive though,,, 😊
I had a first generation CR-V. It was a good drive but….. Had it for 8 years 102,000 miles. Transmission failed spectacularly in the first month on the freeway. 2 recalls. Year 7-8 the engine would cut out and stall intermittently. Dealer couldn’t find the issue. Year 8 the transmission began to slip in a major way. All service performed at dealership at correct intervals. Finally…..rust! Lots of rust in front of rear wheel arches even though car was washed weekly all year-round. I do not understand the CR-Vs reliability reputation.
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Overrated? No. Overpriced everywhere? Yes
It’s worth the price
@@naveenthemachine where I live, CRVs are 8-10k over MSRP
Yes overpriced.
worth every penny
No spare tire is a deal breaker for me, I got stranded at 2am and waited 3 hours for a tow when my sidewall was damaged after hitting a pothole, the fix a flat was useless !!! Never would take a vehicle with no spare with my family on a road trip.
I bought a Thule roof box to get around the spare situation for road trips. They also have hitches you can purchase. I'm not too worried about a spare in the city.
The CRV just does everything good. Plus it’s the only compact crossover that most men can fit in comfortably, front and rear seats. AWD does great in the Midwest winter and they last forever.
We went to CarMax and tried all the small SUVs. The CRV was the most spacious inside.
People like simple and reliable cars with good resale value! Instead most manufacturers offer ultraexpensive, complicated and unreliable cars!
I recently purchased this exact car & it does everything right.
I’m 6’5 & fit fine.
It’s quiet, very smooth & drives really well.
I love it.
wait you are a guy?
@ Yes ma’am I sure am!
I bought one too and love it.
When vehicles don’t have spare tires, I assume the only option is AAA or bust? I’d feel so unsafe without a donut or spare tire on board.
I’ve owned a 23 crv hybrid and a 23 rav4 hybrid. Real world mpg is better on the rav4 by 5+ especially on road trips. Crv engine noise is a lot louder and more annoying. interior on crv is nicer and more spacious but does not have as many options. Rav has a spare tire which was a deal sealer for me. Also Toyotas have so many junk port installed add ons that raise the price by $2k. There are no port add ons and seemingly less dealer add ons for crv so real world price is a good amount cheaper
It sells well in Australia too. Honda is a boring car in boring colours but they are reliable.
“Do better in life!” 😂😂😂😂.
It's nice to get a more practical review on vehicles. Not the fastest. Not the gadgiest. Not the flashiest. But darn it a very good reliable and practical car that makes financial sense to own for 10+ years for those that keep their cars for the long haul. These types of cars gets shame among car reviewers bc they're "boring", but maybe boring is a good thing if comfortable and dependable to live with daily. Need more of these types of reviews.
I had a 1st gen CRV 1998. Bullet proof and trend setting. Had it 18 years then sold to a friend. I moved on to a a RAV4 and Forester but would consider another CRV.
I want to like it but I don't want a black or grey interior (only options), there are no ventilated seats at any price, the gas mileage is great but the vehicle is slow. When did they start making an Accord with AWD as stated in the video? I have owned 5 Hondas in my life and it WAS my go to vehicle. My dealership experience has not been helpful with my dreadful infotainment experience and Honda is not what it used to be. Sorry about that, but I am going to pass for a while (and its a shame) until Honda works its way back up the reliability scale. The interior size is roomy and the ideal size. Just my 2 cents.
Purely Ancedotal, took a walk in my neighborhood yesterday counted 8 CRVS, 6 Rav 4s, 8 Foresters, and in Spokane you can't walk a block without tripping over a Subaru
They all drive awful! I don't understand why pl buy them.
Great review Jen. I have a 17 CRV with 120,000 miles….runs like the day I bought it. Just keep up with the maintenance….5000 mile oil change, 30,000 mile tranny tune up and it will last. Plan on a new one in 2025 but no hybrid. Too expensive.
One correction….you mentioned an all wheel drive Accord ….they do not make an all wheel drive accord but they do make the hybrid Accord. Nevertheless, enjoyed the review !
Bc it's dependable & reliable like an RAV4.
Not the one I owned.
You two are great! More reviews please!
Great review,
Thanks!
Yup agree...overall the CRV and the sister from a different mother, RAV4 are the same vehicle offering...great value, great fuel economy, spacious and a really low total cost of ownership. Best 2 small SUVs IMO on the market today.
Great review and love the daily use case summary...good to see Trader Joe parking lots are universally the same in every state.
It’s spacious, comfortable, practical and perfect in proportion. Fuel economy is also ok.
Not having a spare tire is RIDICULOUS. SMDH.
Every school teacher that I know drives a Honda CRV. These cars get stolen very often in NYC. Make sure you have wheel locks and an air tag.
Two of my neighbors got their brand new CRV stolen and one was recovered in the Dominican Republic.
Yeah but that’s ok because your neighbors LIVE in the Dominican Republic 😃
Weird I work for an insurance company and I never see stolen Hondas unless they left it running… now Hyundai/kia get stolen all day everyday..
@tdub… Your experience doesn’t count because I bet non of your two neighbors have brand new Honda CRVs. 😉
@ Nope. I live in NYC. We do have a large Dominican population. I got not hate for them. Just reporting what I see.
@ Its pretty common to see Honda's stolen here in NYC. A Honda on milk crates with missing wheels is a pretty common sighting. Hyundai/Kia getting stolen is pretty common here too.
They could’ve added the spare tire right back into the rear door! They choose to be cheap
It is good for the price and the look is quite neutral which I think most people prefer for a family SUV
*The seating heat 😂😂 You gals are awesome
I drove one of these and a Toyota RAV4, but kept coming back to the Subaru Forester and that is what I bought, a 2024 Wilderness.
Yikes I found the Subaru to feel like a tin can, extremely cheap and basic. The Honda and Toyota feel thoughtfully engineered. Honda and Toyota get the top tier engineers in japan where Subaru gets the 3rd tier engineers and the Toyota scraps…
I'm a Toyota loyalist and former Honda owner, both great. But I ended up buying a Subaru Outback this time mainly due to driver's seat space and comfort. It feels like a Lexus compared to the RAV4 I looked at.
@ That's interesting, for example when I closed the door of the Forester, there was a solid thud, not so on the CR-V or RAV4. Also, I plan on doing so soft road over landing so the Symetrical all wheel drive fit my needs better. I've own Toyota's and Honda's and they are good vehicles, this is my first Subaru.
13:16 Honda doesnt make an AWD Accord (for the US market, at least).
I feel like the Honda CRV lost all of it's soul as soon as they lost the spare wheel mounted on the back. Coincidentally, that's also when the CRV when from an SUV to crossover
As one that had the first 2 gen CRV, I hated that spare wheel in the back and the swing out door. And the CRV has always been a crossover.
it’s always been a unibody crossover
Honda and Toyota is simple and reliable is what most people want.
One of the main reasons I never go to Boulder - traffic and parking.
Excellent review -:)
I won’t buy one until Honda can honestly say they resolved the dilution issue with the CR-V.
We have a 2015 and still runs awesome non hybrid and still not really a reason to take on payments with a new one anytime soon.
I find myself watching and enjoying all the reviews featuring Jen and Mary. Very fun.
I have a 2010 Accord that's been as reliable as the sunrise but I'm worried about buying any new Honda with all the recent reliability horror stories.
Couldn't i get a Passport for around 42k, though? Seems like the CRV has gotten too expensive if it competes against its big brother. Ridgeline is really what i want, though.
Not crazy about CVT, but that is probably just in my head as I cant find any real complaints about it. The fake exhaust in the rear is also not a big deal. I get they went for symmetry. But the two front fake ones are ridiculous. I hate them. And then there’s the lack of a spare. Not for me. It’s actually a deal killer.
CR-V versus RAV 4 versus Forester. According to Consumer Report, the Forester is the most dependable.
2018 Forester 2.5 boxer 90,000 miles zero mechanical issues. Oil changed every 5000 miles.
It's such a well balanced vehicle. Feels more put together than a RAV4. We love our 2024.
She doesnt know how to look at the camera enough. Looking down, away, thinking or no confidence.
Build reasonably priced reliable vehicles and they sell very well and hold their value on the used market.
Boring to me. I like the quirky 2017 Forester that I own. It's great in the snow, easy to see out of, has simple controls, and my local dealership is actually a nice place to visit for service.
Not in NYC, they steal them old and new, parts and wheels etc. I personally know 15 that had hondas and no longer because of this.
I for one would never by an EV or Hybrid, but I have a 2017 Honda CR-V Touring Turbo that I love and I get 32 miles per gallon of gas.
Maybe give some range testing to see if the mpg is representative in real-world testing.
“Maybe it’s child-proof.” Bam! 😂
it's the most compact crossover that ever compact crossover'd
review part of review is great ,job well done , luv the car
I love the crv, its great. Im waiting on the prelude
Nice car. I always debate with my Honda fanboy buddy whether this or the Outlander is better. I like the Outlander but this is a nice car.
Rav4 is better
" i dont feel bad at all, do better in life" lololol is this me...YUP. GREATNESS
those seats may not go all the way down................
CRV Hybrid is way better than RAV4. It is spacious, reliable and no wait times :)
It’s not overrated. It’s one of the best in the segment just like a bmw 3 series where it does everything extremely well.
Can’t say that for its closest rival the rav4 the epitome of overrated
A similarly equipped Kia Sportage Hybrid will be under $40K.
When Honda went to turbocharged engines, its reliability went straight down the toilet. I will NEVER, EVER, SO LONG AS I LIVE, buy a vehicle with a turbocharged engine. "Of course, Honda isn't the only manufacturer to move into turbocharged engines." They just joined the club of manufacturers that flushed reliability down the corporate toilet.
Can we get out takes with jen? They have to be good! 😂 that is a nice jacket. 😊 11:11 True that! Make a wish! 14:07… thank you! 😂 love it! You two rock!
It lacks so much for what it's worth.
Did you say “AWD Accord”? I don’t think Honda has one of those do they? I mean aside from the short lived Crosstour which was kind of a Accord/Pilot mix
Do better in life! Indeed
3:18 Try to get a Granger Warranty in Florida. Yep. You can’t. Not #1 in ALL of the country…
Are the rear seat door panels almost entirely hard plastic, like they are in every other current Honda? They really ought to match the fronts. Honda’s blatant, cynical cost cutting has been a real disappointment lately, and that’s coming from someone who’s bought 3 new Hondas/Acuras.
It's definately overrated. The 1.5t is a turd and their hybrid system is lack luster. The problem is the only other quality hybrid until recent was the rav, which is a shitbox in comparison interior wise. Now that the cx50 hybrid exists, I would hope sales of these go down and go to mazda, it truely is the best in class overall being a great interior, great to drive and toyota's quality powertrain
yup
They do not make a AWD Accord, Camry yes but not Accord.😳
Hate fake exhaust tips,iff I didn’t know i would be fine,Jen’s fault
Mary! Sweep the leg!!!
Because soccer mom loves it
Stay til the end fellas 😂
0-60 in nearly 8 seconds is terrible in 2025! Thats dangerous for how fast most cars are able to go nowadays. How is it so slow with a hybrid? Also for comparison, a 96 Camry LE V6 has a 0-60 of 7.74 seconds.
The CRV is overrated imo. I'm so over people wanting a high riding position when a Civic hatch would suffice
AWD Accord doesn’t exist, let alone at $35k. Accord has more room and space when it comes to seating. You take this same CR-V and then drive the Accord Touring. The CR-V feels completely gutless. The extra weight and AWD really slows it down even more. Neither one are race cars in the least. Accord 0-60 6.4 seconds and CR-V 0-60 7.9 seconds.
Too expensive for so few bells and whistles. Bought a Toyota Rav4 PHEV instead. Much better value for the money (after $7,500 EV credit) and 50 miles of EV range is perfect around town. Finally put gas in it after 2k miles
Do Better in Life!
Hondas have poor paint. I live in California and I have seen a fair share of Hondas with really bad clear coat problems.
Hey Mary, none of your cool moves to open the tailgate worked because I’m assuming the key wasn’t on you but still in Jen’s pocket
Regarding the front, they're giving the Illusion of fog lights (not exhaust).
Rav4b is better. No kia telluride better then both
All of the new Hondas are definite lookers. Manly or sth. The old ones with chrome looks so stereotypically 2010 era Japanese, they were an eyesore. And the ones that looked different (Civic Type R, Si) were so cheesy af.
Nice review. We have a 2020 CRV Touring Hybrid. It’s had zero issues and still feels like it’s new.
She’s doing a great job with the reviews! Like her a lot. Also I have a 23 Sport and been averaging 38/40mpgs on it. We love our CRV
Don't compare this to korean junk plz
OVERPRICED !!!!
Popular appliance for non car people 👍
Miss the legs. I get it tho😅
When did you hire this chick? She is great!
Now why do people buy the Toyota rav4! It’s competitive sister! Yet doesn’t ride or handle as well or corner or brake as well as the CRv
The rav4 especially the 2007 models ride like trucks where CRV drives like a car
Honda sheep will buy anything. They hate the vw tiguan but buy a honda that looks like it.
All of the syling you pointed out in the beginning of the video means nothing to the CRV target audience. They don't care. They aren't car people. They just want a crossover that is reliable, gets from A to B, affordable, and gets good gas mileage. They don't care about the engine, horsepower, transmission, off road modes, whatever. They just want to check the box.
😂 so many people buy Honda CRVs nowadays because they are uneducated.
Honda CRV have the most disastrous Turbo engine in the history of the company. Don’t think these Turbo engines are the same quality as from the 1997 Honda CRV. Completely day and night difference.
Or even the ones with the 2.4 K series engines. And the older ones with a regular automatic even better.
The one tested here is a 2.0 liter NA engine, not a turbo.
@@reefsharkmark Exactly right. Funny how people who complain about others being uneducated are usually the ones getting their facts mixed up.
0-60 in almost 8 seconds......BORING, get out and push!!
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Cause they trust the brands but is not the same anymore don’t buy Honda turbo engine problem and cvt transmission
Mazda is better to me engine and transmission
This CRV has neither a turbo nor a CVT.
Either way, from what I can tell, Honda’s CVT is pretty reliable. I have one in my Civic and it behaves well.
@@benbryceholden1 ok what year is your crv
@@benbryceholden1 Honda come down I love Honda I’m Honda owner but not turbo or cvt I like K20 and k24 v6 engine only manual transmission they make junk from 2016 in up
They basic
Almost $51,000 Canadian!! Then if you actually want a 5 yr 100,000km warranty you have to pay another $1880 cad!! Other than Toyota, that’s standard on the powertrain!! The accessories are nearly double the price if you buy often the exact same items without the Honda logo,,,,,. Honda is pretty disappointing really. The RAV4 is just as expensive though,,, 😊
So interesting how people have different perceptions on things.🤔🙄 I think that particular piping on the seats make the whole interior look cheapish!
1.5t is trash
CRV is nice but too expensive. RAV4 is the best seller and cheaper.
Im just here for Jen :) No interest in the CRV
The front “exhaust tips” are air intakes for break cooling when not fake !
*don't risk your money on a daily commutter Honda Turbo engine , just buy a Toyota RAV4 instead*
I had a first generation CR-V. It was a good drive but…..
Had it for 8 years 102,000 miles. Transmission failed spectacularly in the first month on the freeway. 2 recalls. Year 7-8 the engine would cut out and stall intermittently. Dealer couldn’t find the issue. Year 8 the transmission began to slip in a major way. All service performed at dealership at correct intervals. Finally…..rust! Lots of rust in front of rear wheel arches even though car was washed weekly all year-round. I do not understand the CR-Vs reliability reputation.
Jenn is a great addition to the business. Honda's are still nice, but expensive like all new vehicles...
$42600 plus taxes and fees equals close to $50k ahhhhhhgg
Rav4 is better