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Materially bigger than the Toyota Rav4 and no plug in for the hybrid which is great, too. Very well put together Honda as per expectations and this seems to be showing up in very impressive sales figures and even more impressive sales growth. Toyota continues to flood the market with anything and everything and is starting to look like General Motors of the 1980s. Subaru and Ford continue to surprise at somewhat entry level so how Rav4, CRV, Forester, Maverick and Tesla Model Y throw down for the rest of Calendar Year 2024 will be absolutely worth watching.
@@doolittlegeorge Yes. Ordered few days ago. I test drive Kia Sportage, Volvo XC60, VW Tiguan, Skoda Karoq. Honda was clear winner in almost every category. Only XC60 was but quieter on freeway speeds but it costs a lot more and has less extras- not worth it. Kia was bland only infotainment was more updated than Honda but car itself not even close. I dont know how Honda managed new CRV to achieve this level but its really good. I understand also why it costs more. It is better car and clever engine design especially in city.
2024 Sport Hybrid owner here. I couldn't care less about the extra interior tech "features" that other competition might have, but which just serve to distract from the drive. Honda, keep investing in the superior fundamentals of the vehicles, and you'll continue to keep plenty of satisfied customers like me!
@@yamaha642 because the fundamentals keep improving. Interior "tech" is just supplemental to a vehicle's core purpose. Honda is best in class in terms of its hybrid system and safety, and that is why people buy it.
@@jefff7287 Sorry Jeff, not an excuse for not including features that the buyers would prefer and adding higher pricing. Honda is losing more of the market share every year. It's a shame that they are not listening to a lot of what the potential buyers want.
Hmmm, we have a 2025 CRV Hybrid Sport Touring. We absolutely love it. We drove it and the Pilot and the ride and handling were much better in the CRV. Just tonight I drove about 12 miles (round trip) to pick up dinner for the family..and while I WAS driving rather gingerly I got 56 MPG!
😅I have had my 2024 Sport L right at a year. Great vehicle. Only disappointment, no spare tire and really has to work when going on steep mountains such as WV turnpike. Quality is excellent . CX5 Is about 8-10 miles less per gallon. My older brother has the touring edition Honda CRV and he loves his as well. This is a GREAT CAR. I honestly feel u will not be disappointed.
I have watched many of your reviews. Have to say you guys are head and shoulders above the other car review channels. You provide a tremendous amount of information with a very clear presentation, Thanks!
We test drove the Sport L today. My wife and really liked how it drove and looked, except maybe the tail lights. Thanks guys for doing interior measurements, you guys really have your review process down pat.
For people who like to complain, Honda car is not for you if you want ultra luxury or super sporty. Honda is like jack of all trades master to none. It's giving you a good balance of everything, no gimmicky. If you like luxury and comfort, go with Hyundai/Kia, where most of the budget goes to that area. If you don't care much about driving dynamics and just want a little bit more comfortable, go with Toyota. Also, by design, the Honda's hybrid system is better than Toyota's because the engine mostly acts as a range extender for the big motor that drives the wheels. It's the closest to driving an EV you can get with no CVT whining, no engine stress. Toyota and Mazda are going to follow the same idea with their new engine, this proves how profound this hybrid system is to the industry
I would say that’s not entirely true. My 2016 Civic had amazing features you wouldn’t see on other cars and even on the recent generation they don’t offer what my 2016 offered. Honda used to offer a lot more and ever since COVID they’ve cheapened out on some features. It’s a real shame
14:09 you can also set the reclining rear seats completely vertical to maximize trunk space without folding them down since they arent angled back into the cargo area. Its nice to be able to put larger items all the way to the back on one side while keeping the seat backs in place since we dont want to fold down and open our cargo to the cabin since the other side of my back seat has a carseat.
We had always been buyers of Chevy’s or Ford’s. But in 2022 we bought our first CRV. It wasn’t a hybrid. But we really liked how Honda’s rode compared to Chevy’s and Ford’s. We buy a new car every 3 years and decided to buy a 2025 CRV Hybrid Sport-L. I looked at KIA and Hyundai, but I don’t think they are of the same quality as HONDA. We are averaging about 43 MPG.
Two weeks ago we traded our 2022 Subaru Outback Limited for a 2025 Honda CRV EX-L. We didn't like the ridiculously huge infotainment screen in the Subaru. The sedan-like seats in the Subaru made it challenging to get our grandchildren's carseats strapped in snugly. At 5'1", I prefer the seats in the CRV; I feel that I am sitting up higher and have better visibility. The CRV has larger windows, so that makes a difference, as well. The Subaru seemed to be well-built and we had no problems with it mechanically. When we bought the Subaru in late spring 2022, we had considered Honda and Toyota. As long-time Toyota fans, we felt that they have dropped the ball in the past few years, so Toyotas were out. We'd read about oil dilution issues with Hondas, so we shied away from them, too. Now that several years have passed and we have read more encouraging news regarding Honda's 1.5 turbo, we felt comfortable purchasing one. We likely will trade it in 4-5 years, close to my retirement from teaching. So we will see. Our CRV will get regular oil changes with synthetic oil, Lucas, warm-up and and cool-down time, premium gas, and no street racing in order to take care of the engine. In my opinion, the interior is beautiful. I love the honeycomb features on the dash and the knobs. It's old school enough for us and is a nice change from the tablet-size infotainment screen in the Subaru. The CRV has more space for storing items, a deep console, and a more simple design. We added Honda roof rails, cross bars, window vent shades, and a bug shield on the front. She looks AMAZING!
I have a 2019 CR-V which just suffered severe hail damage and my insurance is going to total it. I love my CR-V!! I think I love the new CR-V but why did they take away the remote garage door opener??? That's an important feature to me. Not a deal breaker but why would they take it away? We will start car shopping this week, thanks for the great review
CR-V is on track of selling 400k units this year and sales have been up drastically every month this year, so these comments complaining mean nothing. Yes, it’s missing features but it’s still a great overall product.
@@amde8554 Half of all CR-V and Accord models since '23 have been Hybrid. Plus, they're targeting 40% hybrid sales on the '25 Civic. The rest of the lineup will follow once they develop a hybrid system to replace the existing V6 models. Since it looks like the 1.5T is on its way out, I would not be surprised to see the Accord and CR-V to go hybrid-only in the coming years.
I’m glad so many people still like them, as it makes nicer vehicles stand out that much more. We have to keep boring, uncomfortable, noisy, and poorly appointed vehicles like the CR-V around so we don’t lose touch with what the lower spectrum offerings look and feel like when cross shopping.
I love the review, and you've got yourself a new subscriber! I purchased my 2025 Honda CRV Hybrid Sport-L (Radiant Red Metallic) last night! My previous car was a 2017 Honda Civic EX-L, which I also loved! You are spot on about trade-in value! My Civic had over 110,000 miles but was still in top condition, which the dealer noticed. I got top dollar plus all the incentives for the trade! What a fantastic do-it-all SUV! I love mine and highly recommend anything Honda, especially this new 2025 Honda CRV Sport-L, over all the other brands!
15:32 unsure of hybrid, but the gas ones allow you to lower the trunk floor by about 1.5 or 2 inches for extra space. But it is a recess that only is where the spare wheel cover is so it has a lip around the edge. Good for smaller stuff so its not rolling around as big of an area and also good if you need a tad more height. But the flat floor is better overall imo
Well seeing as how Honda can’t even make a back window fit on the HR-V that doesn’t carry a threat of shattering upon initiating the defrost, they should definitely stay away from implementing panoramic sunroofs. That’s for sure. Real leather seats that aren’t ventilated are also a bad scenario in warmer climates. For the money this thing costs, it’s ridiculous that it lacks so much. Even if they aren’t important or valued features to some people, the price of the vehicle should reflect what it doesn’t have.
@@Ricky-mo6mvthe seats are pretty cool. It was 107 in Boise on Thurs and if you have a sun shield or park under a tree just give the remote start 10 seconds and you’re good to go.
Looking to purchase a compact or midsize suv next spring and stumbled on your videos. Probably the most thorough car walk throughs I’ve found so far. Top choices so far are the crv and rav4
Question: How are the driving dynamics? The RAV4 is great but steering is light and the suspension floaty. Turning hard results in everything flying. My old CX5 is more planted through turns.
Thank you for mentioning the lack of a spare tire, I did not know this information when I bought my 2023 CRV Sport Touring Hybrid. As a person who travels to areas where there is no cell service, it makes me nervous.
I’ve had the 2023 hybrid version for over a year. It’s very reliable but man does it leave a lot to be desired with tech and features. Also, no spare tire-never again.
@@gosman949 yup. Had to have it leave the car overnight and have it towed. However credit where it’s due, Honda roadside assistance (comes with first 3 years/36k miles) towed it for free.
I didn’t see any changes from the 2024 CRV. Did I miss something? Usually a manufacturer introduces a new model year early when there are major changes. In this case there are no changes. Why the early introduction?
I think he was using that 'introduction' in reference to the plug- in hydrogen fuel cell variant of the CRV line in the beginning of the video, but it's only exclusive for the California market.
We found a Canyon River Blue 2025 CRV Hybrid Touring AWD with 2 miles and bought it two weeks ago. Phenomenal vehicle! It is the same length as our 2008 Odyssey with 309,000 miles. We didn’t have the heart to trade in such a great van. The Honda dealership really didn’t know how to explain how to drive our hybrid. They didn’t know how awesome the warranty! It’s in the warranty manual.
I think what a lot of people miss about features is Honda wants you to go to their Acura brand for more flashy things. I so far have decided not to because I do not want to pay for premium fuel.
My 2024 Honda CRV hybrid L gets 41 to 42 mpg on the road and in town. Thrilled about that but not thrilled about no spare and loud engine noise going up steep hills.
It was mentioned that all trims don't have a spare tire but I can't find any mention of non-hybrid models not having one. Can anyone confirm if the EX-L comes with on or not? Everything online is all in reference to hybrid models not coming with one.
i have a 2020 CRV EXL. The dash vent is peeling off, mud flap hanging, engine is too loud and weak (I have to turn off eco driving if im goong up the hill), just yesterday the screen went black twice for no reason. It's a decent car, but I'm not crazy about it.
The exterior wheel cladding is misaligned and peeling off on the current model featured in Sam Car Legion’s review. Damn, get rid of it while it’s still worth something
On the cargo, the Honda website says that the Sport L has 36 cu ft of cargo behind the 2nd row. I've seen reviews saying this is bigger than the Tucson cargo space, but it looks smaller on first glance. Which is correct?
I have a 2020 Honda CRV Hybrid touring that I have really enjoyed but see no improvements in newer years to make me upgrade. So, I am now looking at a Tesla Y
Love my 25 LX, but some of the deleted features make no sense to me, esp since the HR-V LX has some of them and is the cheaper/smaller model. The accent "L" shaped inboard tail lights dont illuminate on this trim only, even though the reverse lights are inboard and light up, so they saved like $10 per car in production, the steelies with hubcaps (even subaru does alloy standard on forester), even just doing 17 alloys instead of the 18s and 19s on higher trims would have been totally fine, it has push to start but not grab to unlock doors so you have to use the fob to unlock still (minor issue, i know),and no lights in the vanity mirrors (like, why? Saves like $2😂). If those few things were there, it would be perfect for a family car that doesn't cost a fortune. The EX is a better value since you get a LOT more, but the LX gets the same body, space (im 6'3" and 235lbs and my wife is 5'11" and we have plenty of headroom and i can fit the back seat behind my driver seat without my knees touching), and engine/suspension so it is still a great car imo. And i get better mpg than i was getting in my 09 civic and have awd and more power lol. My only gripe on the CR-V is the resolution on the backup cam is not great by todays standard. Seems like the same cam from like 2012. Doesnt bother me, personally, because i didnt have a cam before, but i know it bothers some buyers. Would have gone EX, but we had to buy a car a year earlier than planned so didnt have $100+ per month more 🙃
Bought a 2025 CR-V HYB AWD SPORT L last night. For 15,000 miles the residual was 66%. For 10,000 mile the residual was 67%. Money factor through Honda Financial was not great. Depreciates $11500 over 3 years.
Would be curious to see your sound readings on the Sport Touring, I'm wondering if the acoustical front door glass makes a difference in your sound readings as it's exclusive to the Sport Touring.
all that's ok - 5/8/2024- I bought a new 2024 and at 800 miles the computer system seemed to lock up- took it in and a stuck sensor seemed to have caused the problem- everything ok now!!
I am waiting to see the redesign on the RAV4. It is disappointing that Honda doesn't have nearly all of the possible creature features that the competition has.
Hello, I dare a few observations, 5th generation 4th year. The fuel consumption is intended between the driver's head and his right legs with the use of recuperation paddles. I had the opportunity to ride for a while (2024) and I would summarize it in a few small notes. In today's heat ventilation of seats, it is not as intense as I would have imagined; I do not know whether the intensity can be set. Furthermore, I was amazed that the passengers could not adapt their seat as much as the driver. In 5. Ogeneration it was possible to set the armrest and often use it for longer routes. Damage. I did not find out what the sunroof is for when Honda has air conditioning. I would expect a greater suppression under the front wheels, the noise is somewhat larger. They could better adapt the compartment to recharge your mobile, as the cell phone runs in the corner. See how quite practically they created and entered the lower part of the car; On the back is already a hole that will suffer especially in winter (I mean part from the rear axle). Otherwise, I finally praise the practical rear safety belts that can be set as much as the front. I also praise the possibility to set the position of the rear seats. It is a pity that the rear passengers cannot separately adjust the positioning bench position. I still remembered the heated steering wheel, which is only on temperament and not of heating. Heating seems to understand that I could set the heating temperature as in the seats. I praise that someone has finally remembered that in the trunk people not only carry their suitcases on holiday, but for over a year they are made shopping, and in the masters that can at least be attached. The last observation is that it is not possible to regulate the air conditioning in the front. If the passenger does not want to play cold air on himself, he is simply unlucky. Either the driver is baked, or the passenger arrives "frozen" or with a barley grain. I think it could be different at the price of the car. It's just my observation, I know that other owners don't mind these things and don't solve them. For me, I will wait for the CR-V hybrid 7. generation, (year 2025-2026) what it will bring.
The thing is it doesn’t make sense. Like why did they cheap out so much. A top trim accord for a thousand less gives you everything. They really missed the opportunity here since not everyone needs a massive 60k pilot.
They do it because people still buy them. Honda probably has one of the largest profit margins given how much they skimp out. And they don’t even have a design team that they need to provide compensation for.
Wow! 41” of rear seat leg room is comparable to luxury size cars prior to downsizing in the 1970s when a Buick Electra was 225” long. 98s and Sedan DeVilles and Town Car sedans had 41” of rear seat legroom. It’s equivalent to front seat legroom. Quite an accomplishment in a compact SUV crossover.
No ventilated front seats, no heated rear seats, no rear windows manual shade. CRV still lags behind RAV4. What's the improvement in 25 model over 24. Not interested in CRV.
People I have talked too including myself have new 24 Hondas I have a crv and we are getting terrible milage needless to say alot of us won't be returning, very disappointing cause I wanted to like this vehicle
I have this exact same car, trim, color and everything but the 2024 model year. There is nothing new except the color from what I heard. Mine is Lunar Silver and the 2025 is called Solar Silver. Cannot tell from the video any obvious color difference but I will defer that to someone else to compare.
My 2011 Venza has almost all the same features, space, bigger rims stock, panoramic moonroof, and half the price. Pretty sure it was cheaper when new too
Excellent review. I just wish they made the interior a little better, feels like its still using previous Honda gen interior and not the newest Honda interior.
You show resale value after 5 years at 64.8% of original purchase price of $40,200 to be $18,809. I didn't do too good in math but I calculated the resale to be $26,045.
Definitely agree on the air ball. There are a ton of features missing on this car. Bizarre. The lack of rear sunshades is the biggest "huh?" for me. They're on Pilots and Odysseys I know that (own one), why on Earth wouldn't they be on the CR-V? Rogue's in the same segment and has them...
Not having a spare tire in a SUV is a disturbing trend that affects safety. Like a fire extinguisher that is useless most of the time, it is priceless when needed. Especially for a SUV.
They did a good job with the E-CVT, with the simulated shift points eliminating some of the incessant droning that other CVT vehicles have. I'm curious to see what the new RAV-4 is going to bring to the table. Rumors are, it's coming out later this year, and it will likely have the same drivetrain as the new Camry.
It Looks like that cry does not have a trunk cover. A trunk cover is not expensive. My 2016 BMW x3 DOES have a trunk cover and appears to be about 2.3 DB less noisy. But when I drive with the trunk cover opened, my BMW interior noise is significantly louder. When measuring an SUV noise levels, you should measure all cars with and without a trunk cover so that buyers can compare cars correctly. One problem with some cars is that a trunk cover is NOT available! So it’s impossible to compare vehicles without the relevant numbers.
Features, features, features. People whining about features. These dudes just had a hanudaey bought back by the dealer. But hey, it had alotta features. See how that turned out.
While I certainly agree about Hyundai/Kia are all flash and are junk. Honda and Toyota are definitely not trying to add in simple yet easy features while asking for more money. That’s not good when you have $40k+ pricing and maintenance costs. It’s not going to wow you when you get cut backs on things priced similarly The fact this thing doesn’t have a spare is a major issue. I think that’s nuts for any car though.
Editing as I think I was too harsh. Sorry. But the deal is, this is a Honda CR-V….not a Ferrari. A spare tire isn’t just a great emergency necessity, but one that costs them nothing to add let alone doesn’t even remotely impact MPG or weight. A spare donut tire is at most 60lbs tops. Not even. You’re spending 40k on a cSUV without a simple, cheap, rational item that is now considered a luxury by them. Not only that, there isn’t even a place to put a spare even if you wanted to buy one yourself. It’s why you see posts of people online strapping a tire to their roof or having one scruff up and take space in their cargo space. It shouldn’t be a requirement to have AAA, another expense in order to have peace of mind on an expensive purchase. I can easily swap a tire out in 10 mins and be on the road while a person waits 1hr or more on a AAA person to do it for them at cost. Honda not even allowing you the space for such storage is just bad design in my opinion. Fine, don’t give me a spare on the 40k car you allowed me to spend on plus interest, but don’t disallow me the luxury of being able to store one conveniently is ridiculous.
@@vjmtz I'm not bothered by your wording. You have your view and I have mine. In an era of global warming literally getting out of control, if not having a spare tire means more room to shift to battery tech and ultimately EVs for everyone, I will argue in favor of that ad infinitum.
Honda crv isn’t a race car neither is it a luxurious car, but it’s always gonna be there for your daily movement… talking about work, church, store etc. your not buying it to show off. It’s a great car!!
Too bad they discontinued the fog lights on the top of the line trim levels and you’d think the touring would come with heads-up display in light of the incremental pricing.
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No but I am interested in the Kia Sportage hybrid
Materially bigger than the Toyota Rav4 and no plug in for the hybrid which is great, too. Very well put together Honda as per expectations and this seems to be showing up in very impressive sales figures and even more impressive sales growth. Toyota continues to flood the market with anything and everything and is starting to look like General Motors of the 1980s. Subaru and Ford continue to surprise at somewhat entry level so how Rav4, CRV, Forester, Maverick and Tesla Model Y throw down for the rest of Calendar Year 2024 will be absolutely worth watching.
@@doolittlegeorge Yes. Ordered few days ago. I test drive Kia Sportage, Volvo XC60, VW Tiguan, Skoda Karoq. Honda was clear winner in almost every category. Only XC60 was but quieter on freeway speeds but it costs a lot more and has less extras- not worth it. Kia was bland only infotainment was more updated than Honda but car itself not even close. I dont know how Honda managed new CRV to achieve this level but its really good. I understand also why it costs more. It is better car and clever engine design especially in city.
2024 Sport Hybrid owner here. I couldn't care less about the extra interior tech "features" that other competition might have, but which just serve to distract from the drive. Honda, keep investing in the superior fundamentals of the vehicles, and you'll continue to keep plenty of satisfied customers like me!
If they keep offering JUST the fundamentals, why charge more every year??
@@yamaha642 because the fundamentals keep improving. Interior "tech" is just supplemental to a vehicle's core purpose. Honda is best in class in terms of its hybrid system and safety, and that is why people buy it.
@@jefff7287 Sorry Jeff, not an excuse for not including features that the buyers would prefer and adding higher pricing. Honda is losing more of the market share every year. It's a shame that they are not listening to a lot of what the potential buyers want.
@@yamaha642CR-V sales up 11% and it is the 4th bestselling vehicle of any type, and INCREASED its market share. The evidence is on my side.
@@jefff7287 My thought are if a person is happy with their choices that's what's really important not anything else.
Hmmm, we have a 2025 CRV Hybrid Sport Touring. We absolutely love it. We drove it and the Pilot and the ride and handling were much better in the CRV. Just tonight I drove about 12 miles (round trip) to pick up dinner for the family..and while I WAS driving rather gingerly I got 56 MPG!
😅I have had my 2024 Sport L right at a year. Great vehicle. Only disappointment, no spare tire and really has to work when going on steep mountains such as WV turnpike. Quality is excellent . CX5 Is about 8-10 miles less per gallon. My older brother has the touring edition Honda CRV and he loves his as well. This is a GREAT CAR. I honestly feel u will not be disappointed.
Even the CX-50 is 10 mpg less. And Honda blows it out of the water with a much more intuitive screen setup.
But Mazda got that 2.5 NA
If you want a high mpg soulless appliance get the Honda. I would rather have feedback while driving. Mazda 100%.
How about Subaru?
It's ok if the engine makes a little noise.
I have watched many of your reviews. Have to say you guys are head and shoulders above the other car review channels. You provide a tremendous amount of information with a very clear presentation, Thanks!
Much appreciated! Thanks for the kind words! 😁
Total agree. You add important subjective information instead of merely opinions.
We test drove the Sport L today. My wife and really liked how it drove and looked, except maybe the tail lights. Thanks guys for doing interior measurements, you guys really have your review process down pat.
We appreciate that! Good luck with your upcoming new car purchase!
For people who like to complain, Honda car is not for you if you want ultra luxury or super sporty. Honda is like jack of all trades master to none. It's giving you a good balance of everything, no gimmicky. If you like luxury and comfort, go with Hyundai/Kia, where most of the budget goes to that area. If you don't care much about driving dynamics and just want a little bit more comfortable, go with Toyota. Also, by design, the Honda's hybrid system is better than Toyota's because the engine mostly acts as a range extender for the big motor that drives the wheels. It's the closest to driving an EV you can get with no CVT whining, no engine stress. Toyota and Mazda are going to follow the same idea with their new engine, this proves how profound this hybrid system is to the industry
Ya go buy Kia or Hyundai for 60k😂
Completely agree! Spot on
360 camera is not at all a gimmick
Genesis, Acura, and Lexus for affordable luxury. Not Kia Hyundai
I would say that’s not entirely true. My 2016 Civic had amazing features you wouldn’t see on other cars and even on the recent generation they don’t offer what my 2016 offered. Honda used to offer a lot more and ever since COVID they’ve cheapened out on some features. It’s a real shame
14:09 you can also set the reclining rear seats completely vertical to maximize trunk space without folding them down since they arent angled back into the cargo area. Its nice to be able to put larger items all the way to the back on one side while keeping the seat backs in place since we dont want to fold down and open our cargo to the cabin since the other side of my back seat has a carseat.
We had always been buyers of Chevy’s or Ford’s. But in 2022 we bought our first CRV. It wasn’t a hybrid. But we really liked how Honda’s rode compared to Chevy’s and Ford’s. We buy a new car every 3 years and decided to buy a 2025 CRV Hybrid Sport-L. I looked at KIA and Hyundai, but I don’t think they are of the same quality as HONDA. We are averaging about 43 MPG.
Two weeks ago we traded our 2022 Subaru Outback Limited for a 2025 Honda CRV EX-L. We didn't like the ridiculously huge infotainment screen in the Subaru. The sedan-like seats in the Subaru made it challenging to get our grandchildren's carseats strapped in snugly. At 5'1", I prefer the seats in the CRV; I feel that I am sitting up higher and have better visibility. The CRV has larger windows, so that makes a difference, as well. The Subaru seemed to be well-built and we had no problems with it mechanically. When we bought the Subaru in late spring 2022, we had considered Honda and Toyota. As long-time Toyota fans, we felt that they have dropped the ball in the past few years, so Toyotas were out. We'd read about oil dilution issues with Hondas, so we shied away from them, too. Now that several years have passed and we have read more encouraging news regarding Honda's 1.5 turbo, we felt comfortable purchasing one. We likely will trade it in 4-5 years, close to my retirement from teaching. So we will see. Our CRV will get regular oil changes with synthetic oil, Lucas, warm-up and and cool-down time, premium gas, and no street racing in order to take care of the engine. In my opinion, the interior is beautiful. I love the honeycomb features on the dash and the knobs. It's old school enough for us and is a nice change from the tablet-size infotainment screen in the Subaru. The CRV has more space for storing items, a deep console, and a more simple design. We added Honda roof rails, cross bars, window vent shades, and a bug shield on the front. She looks AMAZING!
LOL, street racing a CR-V hybrid....😂
I have a 2019 CR-V which just suffered severe hail damage and my insurance is going to total it. I love my CR-V!! I think I love the new CR-V but why did they take away the remote garage door opener??? That's an important feature to me. Not a deal breaker but why would they take it away? We will start car shopping this week, thanks for the great review
CR-V is on track of selling 400k units this year and sales have been up drastically every month this year, so these comments complaining mean nothing. Yes, it’s missing features but it’s still a great overall product.
I’m just surprised they haven’t been competing as hard against Toyota in terms of offering more hybrids
@@amde8554 Half of all CR-V and Accord models since '23 have been Hybrid. Plus, they're targeting 40% hybrid sales on the '25 Civic. The rest of the lineup will follow once they develop a hybrid system to replace the existing V6 models. Since it looks like the 1.5T is on its way out, I would not be surprised to see the Accord and CR-V to go hybrid-only in the coming years.
I’m glad so many people still like them, as it makes nicer vehicles stand out that much more. We have to keep boring, uncomfortable, noisy, and poorly appointed vehicles like the CR-V around so we don’t lose touch with what the lower spectrum offerings look and feel like when cross shopping.
@@Ricky-mo6mv Exactly vehicles like the Mazda CX-60 (I think is not sold in the US maybe the CX-70) are much better overall.
@@Ricky-mo6mvLol, if they were as bad as you make them out to be, they wouldn’t sale many! 😂
I love the review, and you've got yourself a new subscriber! I purchased my 2025 Honda CRV Hybrid Sport-L (Radiant Red Metallic) last night! My previous car was a 2017 Honda Civic EX-L, which I also loved! You are spot on about trade-in value! My Civic had over 110,000 miles but was still in top condition, which the dealer noticed. I got top dollar plus all the incentives for the trade! What a fantastic do-it-all SUV! I love mine and highly recommend anything Honda, especially this new 2025 Honda CRV Sport-L, over all the other brands!
Congrats! And welcome to the Car Confections family! 😁
@@CarConfections Thank you!!!
15:32 unsure of hybrid, but the gas ones allow you to lower the trunk floor by about 1.5 or 2 inches for extra space. But it is a recess that only is where the spare wheel cover is so it has a lip around the edge. Good for smaller stuff so its not rolling around as big of an area and also good if you need a tad more height. But the flat floor is better overall imo
Perhaps a 360 camera is missed but all the other things you mentioned are non issues for me. It's just items that break in long term ownership
Well seeing as how Honda can’t even make a back window fit on the HR-V that doesn’t carry a threat of shattering upon initiating the defrost, they should definitely stay away from implementing panoramic sunroofs. That’s for sure.
Real leather seats that aren’t ventilated are also a bad scenario in warmer climates. For the money this thing costs, it’s ridiculous that it lacks so much. Even if they aren’t important or valued features to some people, the price of the vehicle should reflect what it doesn’t have.
@@Ricky-mo6mvthe seats are pretty cool. It was 107 in Boise on Thurs and if you have a sun shield or park under a tree just give the remote start 10 seconds and you’re good to go.
Excellent review as always!
No spare tire is such a bummer. Imagine having a flat tire in the middle of no where and you open your trunk to find a tire kit lol.
Why incadecent 💡? Is led that much more expansive under mass production? 3:23
Looking to purchase a compact or midsize suv next spring and stumbled on your videos. Probably the most thorough car walk throughs I’ve found so far.
Top choices so far are the crv and rav4
Love your channel!!! I love all the contents you show for every car review especially the reliability and resale value.
Thanks so much!
Question: How are the driving dynamics? The RAV4 is great but steering is light and the suspension floaty. Turning hard results in everything flying. My old CX5 is more planted through turns.
CR-V has a more dynamic feel and better steering than the RAV4. Not quite as agile as the CX-5 though.
Favorite part of the video, Mason saying the word “bougie”! 😊👍
Thank you for mentioning the lack of a spare tire, I did not know this information when I bought my 2023 CRV Sport Touring Hybrid. As a person who travels to areas where there is no cell service, it makes me nervous.
I’ve had the 2023 hybrid version for over a year. It’s very reliable but man does it leave a lot to be desired with tech and features. Also, no spare tire-never again.
have you had a flat yet?
@@gosman949 yup. Had to have it leave the car overnight and have it towed. However credit where it’s due, Honda roadside assistance (comes with first 3 years/36k miles) towed it for free.
I added a spare for couple of hundred of dollars in my accord hybrid
@@paulhenry913 takes up too much space!
@@bluesdemitra38 but a real hastle. Roadside assistance could have changed the tire for you if you had a spare. Or you could have!
I didn’t see any changes from the 2024 CRV. Did I miss something? Usually a manufacturer introduces a new model year early when there are major changes. In this case there are no changes. Why the early introduction?
I think he was using that 'introduction' in reference to the plug- in hydrogen fuel cell variant of the CRV line in the beginning of the video, but it's only exclusive for the California market.
I noticed there are alot of features in my 2017 CRV- EXL. But the new 2025 doesn't have even in the EXL or Touring. Am I missing something here?
I'll have a place to store all of my donuts soon!
Like your review as always; however, I must have missed the title what is new question answer :-) Is anything except the price increase new?
Almost purchased 2025 Crv Hybrid Touring yesterday, however, how long will hybrid last after warranty period until major repairs are required?
We found a Canyon River Blue 2025 CRV Hybrid Touring AWD with 2 miles and bought it two weeks ago. Phenomenal vehicle!
It is the same length as our 2008 Odyssey with 309,000 miles. We didn’t have the heart to trade in such a great van.
The Honda dealership really didn’t know how to explain how to drive our hybrid. They didn’t know how awesome the warranty! It’s in the warranty manual.
I think what a lot of people miss about features is Honda wants you to go to their Acura brand for more flashy things. I so far have decided not to because I do not want to pay for premium fuel.
My 2024 Honda CRV hybrid L gets 41 to 42 mpg on the road and in town. Thrilled about that but not thrilled about no spare and loud engine noise going up steep hills.
Still no fog lights?
Very few car manufactures offer them anymore. You can still get them on most Subarus.
you can blame the modern LED headlamps for that now, prob. taking a note from Tesla.
It was mentioned that all trims don't have a spare tire but I can't find any mention of non-hybrid models not having one. Can anyone confirm if the EX-L comes with on or not?
Everything online is all in reference to hybrid models not coming with one.
What he meant to say was all CR-V HYBRIDS. The regular gas models have a spare tire under the floor
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I just bought a 2025 Honda CRV Hybrid Sport Touring and I love it!
Congrats on your new CR-V!
What’s up with the low quality backup cameras just purchased a 2025
Is the Touring version quieter? Maybe better sound insulation?
Yes. ST has acoustic glass on the sides too. My Sport-L only has it on the windshield
i have a 2020 CRV EXL. The dash vent is peeling off, mud flap hanging, engine is too loud and weak (I have to turn off eco driving if im goong up the hill), just yesterday the screen went black twice for no reason. It's a decent car, but I'm not crazy about it.
The exterior wheel cladding is misaligned and peeling off on the current model featured in Sam Car Legion’s review.
Damn, get rid of it while it’s still worth something
How do hybrids do in extreme heat? I live in Utah where its always hot. I read somewhere that hybrid doesn't perform efficiently under constant heat.
I have a lot of road noise in my 2017 honda crv, didn't realize how much road noise there really was until I got into a 2018 Lincoln Navigator
On the cargo, the Honda website says that the Sport L has 36 cu ft of cargo behind the 2nd row. I've seen reviews saying this is bigger than the Tucson cargo space, but it looks smaller on first glance. Which is correct?
I am looking at the CR-V EXL and the Nissan Rogue. Has anyone driven or looked at both and what do you think? I haven’t even tested either yet.
I live in a very dry dusty area and thinking about detailing those interior honeycomb vents gives me anxiety
I'll bet a Swiffer will take care of that dust!
I have a 2020 Honda CRV Hybrid touring that I have really enjoyed but see no improvements in newer years to make me upgrade. So, I am now looking at a Tesla Y
Does the hybrid model work only in electric mode, like Toyota and Lexus?
Love my 25 LX, but some of the deleted features make no sense to me, esp since the HR-V LX has some of them and is the cheaper/smaller model. The accent "L" shaped inboard tail lights dont illuminate on this trim only, even though the reverse lights are inboard and light up, so they saved like $10 per car in production, the steelies with hubcaps (even subaru does alloy standard on forester), even just doing 17 alloys instead of the 18s and 19s on higher trims would have been totally fine, it has push to start but not grab to unlock doors so you have to use the fob to unlock still (minor issue, i know),and no lights in the vanity mirrors (like, why? Saves like $2😂). If those few things were there, it would be perfect for a family car that doesn't cost a fortune. The EX is a better value since you get a LOT more, but the LX gets the same body, space (im 6'3" and 235lbs and my wife is 5'11" and we have plenty of headroom and i can fit the back seat behind my driver seat without my knees touching), and engine/suspension so it is still a great car imo. And i get better mpg than i was getting in my 09 civic and have awd and more power lol. My only gripe on the CR-V is the resolution on the backup cam is not great by todays standard. Seems like the same cam from like 2012. Doesnt bother me, personally, because i didnt have a cam before, but i know it bothers some buyers. Would have gone EX, but we had to buy a car a year earlier than planned so didnt have $100+ per month more 🙃
that single vent affet with the mesh style grill looks like pain in the butt to clean from dust and such as the same for the driver side one.
Having a hydraulic hood is kinda cool for a compact honda. My moms highlander doesnt have it!
How is it that Honda put in a hydrogen hybrid engine before adding ventilated seats?
What i show is your saying 200+HP, but it is reporting multiple locations and site is 145HP.
It is so lame to not have panoramic sunroof where Europe top trim has. Europe also have PHEV which is not available here in US
honda still sells cars here? can't remember when i saw the last one. only a few from 2010+
Bought a 2025 CR-V HYB AWD SPORT L last night. For 15,000 miles the residual was 66%. For 10,000 mile the residual was 67%. Money factor through Honda Financial was not great. Depreciates $11500 over 3 years.
Other cars loose that much the day you take them home.
Does it come with a spare tire?
The back doors are nice until a kid swings it 85 degrees into someone’s car or a pole lol
Would be curious to see your sound readings on the Sport Touring, I'm wondering if the acoustical front door glass makes a difference in your sound readings as it's exclusive to the Sport Touring.
We will be doing a Sport Touring test this week so stay tuned 👍
I think your math on 5yr resale value is off, as the estimated resale value of 64.79% of $40,200 would be around $26k right?
all that's ok - 5/8/2024- I bought a new 2024 and at 800 miles the computer system seemed to lock up- took it in and a stuck sensor seemed to have caused the problem- everything ok now!!
I am waiting to see the redesign on the RAV4. It is disappointing that Honda doesn't have nearly all of the possible creature features that the competition has.
I have they hurry with RAV4 redesign. I'm waiting
Hello, I dare a few observations, 5th generation 4th year. The fuel consumption is intended between the driver's head and his right legs with the use of recuperation paddles. I had the opportunity to ride for a while (2024) and I would summarize it in a few small notes. In today's heat ventilation of seats, it is not as intense as I would have imagined; I do not know whether the intensity can be set. Furthermore, I was amazed that the passengers could not adapt their seat as much as the driver. In 5. Ogeneration it was possible to set the armrest and often use it for longer routes. Damage. I did not find out what the sunroof is for when Honda has air conditioning. I would expect a greater suppression under the front wheels, the noise is somewhat larger. They could better adapt the compartment to recharge your mobile, as the cell phone runs in the corner. See how quite practically they created and entered the lower part of the car; On the back is already a hole that will suffer especially in winter (I mean part from the rear axle). Otherwise, I finally praise the practical rear safety belts that can be set as much as the front. I also praise the possibility to set the position of the rear seats. It is a pity that the rear passengers cannot separately adjust the positioning bench position. I still remembered the heated steering wheel, which is only on temperament and not of heating. Heating seems to understand that I could set the heating temperature as in the seats. I praise that someone has finally remembered that in the trunk people not only carry their suitcases on holiday, but for over a year they are made shopping, and in the masters that can at least be attached. The last observation is that it is not possible to regulate the air conditioning in the front. If the passenger does not want to play cold air on himself, he is simply unlucky. Either the driver is baked, or the passenger arrives "frozen" or with a barley grain. I think it could be different at the price of the car. It's just my observation, I know that other owners don't mind these things and don't solve them. For me, I will wait for the CR-V hybrid 7. generation, (year 2025-2026) what it will bring.
What about the annoying engine cutoff?
The thing is it doesn’t make sense. Like why did they cheap out so much. A top trim accord for a thousand less gives you everything. They really missed the opportunity here since not everyone needs a massive 60k pilot.
They do it because people still buy them. Honda probably has one of the largest profit margins given how much they skimp out. And they don’t even have a design team that they need to provide compensation for.
Wow! 41” of rear seat leg room is comparable to luxury size cars prior to downsizing in the 1970s when a Buick Electra was 225” long. 98s and Sedan DeVilles and Town Car sedans had 41” of rear seat legroom. It’s equivalent to front seat legroom. Quite an accomplishment in a compact SUV crossover.
Is there not just a “Sport” model for 2025?
No ventilated front seats, no heated rear seats, no rear windows manual shade. CRV still lags behind RAV4. What's the improvement in 25 model over 24. Not interested in CRV.
What does the L stand for? For Sport L?
Leather!
@@CarConfections are they heated and cooled?
@@JPE_DRAEB just heated
@@CarConfections Thank you.. Do you know of any competitors on the same segment that offer cooling seats? Rav4 etc?
Every time i take a shower, I'm afraid i will open the curtain and see the two aviator-clad confection brothers saying, "helloooooooo you tube."
People I have talked too including myself have new 24 Hondas I have a crv and we are getting terrible milage needless to say alot of us won't be returning, very disappointing cause I wanted to like this vehicle
45ish in the city for me. FWD Sport L. 35ish at 70-75mph. I'm happy.
They really need to update that infotainment center.
I have this exact same car, trim, color and everything but the 2024 model year. There is nothing new except the color from what I heard. Mine is Lunar Silver and the 2025 is called Solar Silver. Cannot tell from the video any obvious color difference but I will defer that to someone else to compare.
The Sport L also has an adjustable steering wheel.
In Vietnam, crv L doesn’t even have a sunroof. That’s such a lack.
My 2011 Venza has almost all the same features, space, bigger rims stock, panoramic moonroof, and half the price. Pretty sure it was cheaper when new too
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Thank you!
The european version offers 360 camera and heads up display. Kind of disappointing you cant get that in the US.
Excellent review. I just wish they made the interior a little better, feels like its still using previous Honda gen interior and not the newest Honda interior.
You show resale value after 5 years at 64.8% of original purchase price of $40,200 to be $18,809. I didn't do too good in math but I calculated the resale to be $26,045.
Sorry about that. Our editors math calculations are incorrect there and it must've slipped through the cracks
is there a spare tire on the non-hybrid models?
No
Yes there iss on gas 2025 crv ex. Just bought one
Home link? Exact tire pressure? parking sensors? Junk GPS?
2025 version has ONE year maintenance not TWO. Good review.
Definitely agree on the air ball. There are a ton of features missing on this car. Bizarre. The lack of rear sunshades is the biggest "huh?" for me. They're on Pilots and Odysseys I know that (own one), why on Earth wouldn't they be on the CR-V? Rogue's in the same segment and has them...
I can tell there's a decent amount of road noise in this car just like my 2017
I heard that the 2027 model is supposed to get an update
Howmany standert set?
I just bought the Cr-v gas version. We are senior citizens. The buying process almost caused us to be relocated to a nursing home. AWFUL!! We love it!
Not having a spare tire in a SUV is a disturbing trend that affects safety. Like a fire extinguisher that is useless most of the time, it is priceless when needed. Especially for a SUV.
They did a good job with the E-CVT, with the simulated shift points eliminating some of the incessant droning that other CVT vehicles have. I'm curious to see what the new RAV-4 is going to bring to the table. Rumors are, it's coming out later this year, and it will likely have the same drivetrain as the new Camry.
I like the style a lot but it needs ventilated seats and maybe a little more power.Im holding out for the next Gen Rav.
I'm confused on the resale value. It's worth 64.79% of $40,200 after 5 years? $26,046?
Correct
No spare is a deal breaker as is the "exposed" rear wiper. But then again, the Sportage doesn't come with a spare. Comparing both.
Is the Sport L come with wireless Apple Play?
Yes
To be picky, I would call the exhaust outlets parallelograms not trapezoids.
this or outback XT?
Honda as a company has been with
stunted growth for the last 10 years
It Looks like that cry does not have a trunk cover. A trunk cover is not expensive.
My 2016 BMW x3 DOES have a trunk cover and appears to be about 2.3 DB less noisy. But when I drive with the trunk cover opened, my BMW interior noise is significantly louder.
When measuring an SUV noise levels, you should measure all cars with and without a trunk cover so that buyers can compare cars correctly. One problem with some cars is that a trunk cover is NOT available! So it’s impossible to compare vehicles without the relevant numbers.
Features, features, features. People whining about features. These dudes just had a hanudaey bought back by the dealer. But hey, it had alotta features. See how that turned out.
haha nanananan!
While I certainly agree about Hyundai/Kia are all flash and are junk. Honda and Toyota are definitely not trying to add in simple yet easy features while asking for more money. That’s not good when you have $40k+ pricing and maintenance costs. It’s not going to wow you when you get cut backs on things priced similarly
The fact this thing doesn’t have a spare is a major issue. I think that’s nuts for any car though.
@@vjmtz A spare tire just adds weight. Just get AAA!
Editing as I think I was too harsh. Sorry. But the deal is, this is a Honda CR-V….not a Ferrari. A spare tire isn’t just a great emergency necessity, but one that costs them nothing to add let alone doesn’t even remotely impact MPG or weight.
A spare donut tire is at most 60lbs tops. Not even. You’re spending 40k on a cSUV without a simple, cheap, rational item that is now considered a luxury by them. Not only that, there isn’t even a place to put a spare even if you wanted to buy one yourself. It’s why you see posts of people online strapping a tire to their roof or having one scruff up and take space in their cargo space.
It shouldn’t be a requirement to have AAA, another expense in order to have peace of mind on an expensive purchase. I can easily swap a tire out in 10 mins and be on the road while a person waits 1hr or more on a AAA person to do it for them at cost. Honda not even allowing you the space for such storage is just bad design in my opinion. Fine, don’t give me a spare on the 40k car you allowed me to spend on plus interest, but don’t disallow me the luxury of being able to store one conveniently is ridiculous.
@@vjmtz I'm not bothered by your wording. You have your view and I have mine. In an era of global warming literally getting out of control, if not having a spare tire means more room to shift to battery tech and ultimately EVs for everyone, I will argue in favor of that ad infinitum.
I think the CRV has the best interior for it's class. I'm going to test drive one but I still think I'd rather not get anything with a CVT.
Honda crv isn’t a race car neither is it a luxurious car, but it’s always gonna be there for your daily movement…
talking about work, church, store etc. your not buying it to show off. It’s a great car!!
Too bad they discontinued the fog lights on the top of the line trim levels and you’d think the touring would come with heads-up display in light of the incremental pricing.
Do people really care that much about panoramic roofs and ventilated seats, especially for a Honda?
No, which is why you see these things everywhere. People here just like to hear themselves complain.
Not at all. In fact, I prefer the moonroof because it is just the right amount of light in the vehicle.
They are becoming increasingly more sought after
Yes. And they get a Toyota 😊
@@hamidmghazi let me guess, they pay $4k - $8k more 🤗
No spare tire?