I am very happy to see the updated interior from Honda. How refreshing it is to see a parchment interior as opposed to the stale black or grey interior. It is definately an upscale vibe.
Thank you for doing this. My current vehicle has over 300K (1996) on it and I have been waiting for the HRV to finally be redesigned so I can buy one. Based on what this video shows, I am really happy to have waited. When you stated that it no longer has the magic seats i was a little disappointed. However, because the rear seats fold flat down that is no issue at all. Much appreciation!
I've always liked the dark interior cars. Ive never cared for the light interior, but I gotta say. This color combo with the light interior looks really nice. I am getting ready to order me an EX-L now and, I dont mind the lighter interior..it looks nice
I do wish they would've added the rear ac vents on the back of the center console. That's one thing that alot of vehicles don't have enough of. Rear seats often don't get enough air for children. A flaw in my first gen rdx as well. And that's a deal breaker for me living in FL
Consider Odyssey.. if you have kids you will be so happy to choose this than a traditional SUV. Odyssey has the best in class space as a mini-van and will beat almost all SUVs.
I've been devoted to Honda's for years owning various models including a previous HRV and hate to be critical but what happened to Honda's unique style? The oversized bulbous front end looks a whole lot like the Ford Mustang Mach E, while the rest (aside from the 'C' pillar) looks very similar to the new Ford Escape?? Almost looks like Honda and Ford collaborated on this one? The Asian version looks far more unique which makes me wonder why the N. American market gets something that looks rather bland and cookie-cutter? But then again the Honda wins for overall quality, interior space and a variety of useful features.
You and are in similar boats. To say in dissipated in Honda current lineup would be an understatement. I’ve ONLY owned Hondas my entire life, but am actually considering a Toyota or the Kia EV6. There is nothing in Hondas lineup that inspires me. Who the bell is excited by this same old CRV style? It’s old news.
In Europe there is no Acura. So the accord is actually a Acura TLX and more expensive. The hrv there is like if Acura made one here. In Europe cars are small but fully luxurious and people pay for it. In north America people don't so the budged hrv.
Europe will get Z-RV which seemed to be the same vehicle, but it is going to be either hybrid e-hev or fully electric. Anyway, the interior and body is promising!
I like what I see compared to the previous model. Too bad they didn't just Do a de tuned k20 from the type r like they did with the rdx. Or even the 1.5t
Promo 2023 HRV video I watched on April 4th was a Honda Civic Station Wagon jacked like a SUV. This HRV is nothing like that - I like this exterior design much better
Gotta admit watching this vid you sir made me consider it for my daily driver -- fact is I actually drove out to the dealer lot just to see if it will be worth buying... honestly I changed my mind as soon as the car doors opened ( and I was looking at the ex-l version too) ... that older one parked right near it just seems a bit more solid and well rounded, smaller and with less stuff but a lot more put together ...
You're da man Jay! Great presentation. Looking forward to your test drive. I've seen videos of the Europe/Asia version and we got the better one. Better exterior and interior design. Much better materials used in US version. Ours looks more high end. Maybe only knock is theirs is Hybrid. But I think it's coming. If I weren't in Atlanta, I'd come out and buy one from you!
It looks nice, and has some interesting features, but it also seems like a step backwards. I owned a current-model CRV, which seems so much more capable than this new HRV. The new HRV is almost as big as the current CRV (just one or two inches smaller in each dimension), yet it is far less capable. It looks like it has less front legroom, significantly less rear legroom, and the cargo capacity is almost 40% lower (less than 25 cubic ft vs 39.2 cubic ft in the CRV). Plus the engine is significantly weaker and it doesn’t get any better gas mileage. And pricing is almost the same as the CRV. Sooo, what’s the point exactly? Nicer infotainment system, some fancy-looking stitching, and interior LED lights? I’m really not sure what’s the point of this thing.
Msrp for the Hrv Exl is under $31k the Crv Exl Msrp is almost 37k not even close to the same price. The 23 Hrv is a brand new car in and out and a BIG step up from the 22 model.
I drove the new HRV shortly after making my comment above, and I think I now understand the point of this vehicle: It is actually fun. It’s not fast, it can’t match the CRV in passenger or cargo space, but it’s a lot more fun to drive because it handles better, has a very tight turning radius, steers accurately.
Looks like there was an embargo on releasing the HR-V footage up until dealers even started receiving inventory. Would like to know if there is a similar embargo on the 2023 CR-V. Are we close or far away from seeing the CR-V? Does anyone know?
"NO MORE MAGIC SEATS" Just when I thought the north american HRV could not possibly get any worse. Japan always has to make the north american version of their products worse, don't they. Must be some kind of rule.
The new HRV suspension is far superior to the old Honda Fit set up, So yes I agree I will miss the magic seats but it is worth it for a better ride and handling
@@jbshp2011 they shifted the gas tank (fit design) from under the driver seat, to the civic platform which is under the 2nd row seats, so if you remove the 2nd row seats, there's actually no room under the seat lol.
So Honda figured out how to make their hrv cheaper built then the predecessor while keeping the same sticker price if not more. This looks like an escape from ford with a Honda badge. Then it only has 156hp? Good luck merging or passing and why TF is the camera man or woman breathing so hard?
Thanks I've been hoping to see a review of this as I always thought it looks kinda cute. You seem to confirm my fear since you didn't even mention the audio. It must be genericAF. I didn't see any branding the couple times a speaker shows. Bah, probably has 6 speakers.Maybe 8 hahah.
Looks like Honda really studied and did their homework when designing and outfitting the all new HRV. Hopefully Honda will put the 1.5T motor under the hood at a later date.
No passenger side rear view mirror camera???? Idk other than the hrv 22 lacking power I really like mine. No, it does not do zero to sixty but if you put it into sport mode you get a little more pep out of it especially when you’re on a highway. I’ve gotten mine to 100 and it cruises nicely at that speed. I like the way it looks. I like that it is a smaller suv. I have the ex so it has a decent amount of bells and whistles…including the rear view camera mounted on the passenger rear view mirror. Why don’t they do this on more vehicles??? Has a sunroof, tinted windows, carplay, lane drift and rear end collision avoidance…I like it! And I honestly don’t know if going from 141 hp to 158 hp is going to make too much of a difference in power. I would have thought they would have at least given the new hrv 175 hp. Another thing I wish it did come with was remote start but I think I can add that.
Why is Honda's current design for headlight look like the high beams are on on the inside when the low beams are on ? Had a Civic loaner when my Accord h was in for service, kept getting high beam flashes from oncoming traffic.
@@dericanslum1696 sorry should have been more specific, Highway passing, on ramps to highways with 80mph speed limits. Just seems the 2.0 is barley adequate for the civic and I assume this weighs more. Once you put three or four people in it I assume your flooring it all the time to get up to speed. Maybe I’m wrong. I like the looks and value, just hard to buy without driving it. Which is the vehicle market I live in right now.
Why Honda reluctant to bring 360 bird view camera? for example when you enter car wash , drive through, or curb parking so much practical usage. any of 2023 Honda vehicle will bring 360 camera view?
Your comment that that the extra power is "exactly what the (2022) HR-V needed" could be misleading, because this extra power comes with extra weight. Nobody is saying anything about exactly how the new HR-V performs (for example, by comparing the 0-60 times between the 2022 AND 2023 models, or by even comparing it to the Toyota Cross or other comparable SUVs). Instead everybody focuses on the cosmetics. Is it because the 2023 HR-V is actually worse than the 2022 in terms of performance?
The reason the media and press have not talked about the performance is that Driving impressions are under embargo by Honda until the 21st of June. There are a few salespeople who have driven it and talked about how well is performs on the road.
@@HondaProJason Ahhh..I see...so Honda is teasing this out, which is all very well, but if the performance turns out to be a dud, that could hurt them. Maybe they've tuned the CVT to be more efficient? Still, for someone like myself, I might just get a 2022 (or even 2021) CRV instead, because these cosmetic flourishes, like that wavy surface that so many reviewers spend so much time on, is basically useless if the car can't do more than a crawl our of a traffic light - like the 2022 HRV. Plus, the CRV gives you better gas mileage too.
As a tech I strongly feel like everything Honda makes has slowly but surely just gotten worse quality wise and cheaper. And in my opinion uglier. Not all bad… well. Debatable for me. I really don’t like the new civics and I’m not happy they’re continuing those trends.
I hope in this generation, Honda got rid of the easily stained door panel cloth. Putting cloth on the door panel top where you rest your arm down to just above the armrest was a HUGE mistake. That cloth, as I said, stains and fades.
Thanks So Much For This 1st Awesome Review For The All New Redesigned 2023 Honda HR-V SUV
I am very happy to see the updated interior from Honda. How refreshing it is to see a parchment interior as opposed to the stale black or grey interior. It is definately an upscale vibe.
yes for sure, much more upscale than the previous HRV
Your 1st look was so much more detailed than any other one I've seen! Only you have pointed out the internal gas cap access! Thanks HPJ!
So happy to help you all stay #InTheKnow
Thank you for doing this. My current vehicle has over 300K (1996) on it and I have been waiting for the HRV to finally be redesigned so I can buy one. Based on what this video shows, I am really happy to have waited. When you stated that it no longer has the magic seats i was a little disappointed. However, because the rear seats fold flat down that is no issue at all. Much appreciation!
Yes! The New Honda HRV is at dealerships now 👍
Functional air vents?!!! No fake exhausts?!!! This thing is a unicorn.
Just purchased this last week. Love driving it. Thanks for the tour.
What trim level did you purchase, and what was the total cost?
@@werdna88 EX-L, 3K above stick but 2 K below current markup.
So what do you think so far? Enough power? Are the seats comfortable?
It really needs rear air vents. It's the #1 complaint with back seat passengers in my Honda Element.
I've always liked the dark interior cars. Ive never cared for the light interior, but I gotta say. This color combo with the light interior looks really nice. I am getting ready to order me an EX-L now and, I dont mind the lighter interior..it looks nice
I agree and it looks even better in person
Amazing new design. This looks like Tesla + Porsche.
This looks so much better than the old HRV the old HRV was not a good looking crossover in my opinion
i agree
Awesome review, I'm considering buying! Here in Brazil this model is called ZRV and here our New HRV is the same model sold in Europe.
When will the 2023 CR-V be available for purchase?
I do wish they would've added the rear ac vents on the back of the center console. That's one thing that alot of vehicles don't have enough of. Rear seats often don't get enough air for children. A flaw in my first gen rdx as well. And that's a deal breaker for me living in FL
Consider Odyssey.. if you have kids you will be so happy to choose this than a traditional SUV. Odyssey has the best in class space as a mini-van and will beat almost all SUVs.
I love my 2022 Honda hrv sport but I want this one
You have the magic seats , better gas mileage and to me , better looking exterior . Enjoy your car .
I've been devoted to Honda's for years owning various models including a previous HRV and hate to be critical but what happened to Honda's unique style? The oversized bulbous front end looks a whole lot like the Ford Mustang Mach E, while the rest (aside from the 'C' pillar) looks very similar to the new Ford Escape?? Almost looks like Honda and Ford collaborated on this one? The Asian version looks far more unique which makes me wonder why the N. American market gets something that looks rather bland and cookie-cutter? But then again the Honda wins for overall quality, interior space and a variety of useful features.
You and are in similar boats. To say in dissipated in Honda current lineup would be an understatement. I’ve ONLY owned Hondas my entire life, but am actually considering a Toyota or the Kia EV6. There is nothing in Hondas lineup that inspires me. Who the bell is excited by this same old CRV style? It’s old news.
The hybrid jdm previous gen honda hr-v ( Vezel ) is so better , power and economy ...proud owner
Yea Honda should've kept the rear hidden door handles like on my 2016 EX
Must agree. The international version looks WAY better than the one they decided to launch in the US
In Europe there is no Acura. So the accord is actually a Acura TLX and more expensive. The hrv there is like if Acura made one here. In Europe cars are small but fully luxurious and people pay for it. In north America people don't so the budged hrv.
So great the flat floor at the back !!! 😇🤗👍 Hope HONDA will keep it flat in every one of their cars!!
Europe will get Z-RV which seemed to be the same vehicle, but it is going to be either hybrid e-hev or fully electric. Anyway, the interior and body is promising!
What A/C refrigerant does it use ? The new R1234yf ?
Thx for the review Jason.question is can Hondata be used to tune this Hrv to increase Hp and torque???
I like what I see compared to the previous model. Too bad they didn't just Do a de tuned k20 from the type r like they did with the rdx. Or even the 1.5t
Great review! Not having a 12 v outlet near the driver is a major miss by Honda and the mpg is very disappointing.
Yea I have a dash cam that uses that 12 V in my 2016 HR-V EX, so I definitely won't be able to use it in this new one
@@SonyEnthusiast Yep. I love my Garmin GPS which uses a 12v. I would probably never use one at the rear of the car.
Jason another awesome video but where did you get that Honda shirt?
I wish we got the hybrid Eu and Asia got for 22. I'm digging it's look. Asia gets this one too, they call it ZR-V.
Thank you for the review! Was so useful. Its so different European version.
When you have one with the other option for Wheels/tyres please make a video :D I will appreciate that!
great video jason
The gaps look extremely tight and neat. It looks much expensive than it suggests!
Promo 2023 HRV video I watched on April 4th was a Honda Civic Station Wagon jacked like a SUV. This HRV is nothing like that - I like this exterior design much better
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Jason, I don't think it has the right side mirror camera, right? I love that feature on my current HR-V.
Me too!
Unfortunately Honda discontinued that 😤
Gotta admit watching this vid you sir made me consider it for my daily driver -- fact is I actually drove out to the dealer lot just to see if it will be worth buying... honestly I changed my mind as soon as the car doors opened ( and I was looking at the ex-l version too) ... that older one parked right near it just seems a bit more solid and well rounded, smaller and with less stuff but a lot more put together ...
You're da man Jay! Great presentation. Looking forward to your test drive. I've seen videos of the Europe/Asia version and we got the better one. Better exterior and interior design. Much better materials used in US version. Ours looks more high end. Maybe only knock is theirs is Hybrid. But I think it's coming. If I weren't in Atlanta, I'd come out and buy one from you!
thank you and I’m excited for others to see this new HRV in person
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the instrument cluster looks like its from the Accord
Are there any 12v jacks anywhere?
Very nice set of improvements and bigger HRV is better 😁
It looks nice, and has some interesting features, but it also seems like a step backwards. I owned a current-model CRV, which seems so much more capable than this new HRV.
The new HRV is almost as big as the current CRV (just one or two inches smaller in each dimension), yet it is far less capable. It looks like it has less front legroom, significantly less rear legroom, and the cargo capacity is almost 40% lower (less than 25 cubic ft vs 39.2 cubic ft in the CRV).
Plus the engine is significantly weaker and it doesn’t get any better gas mileage.
And pricing is almost the same as the CRV.
Sooo, what’s the point exactly? Nicer infotainment system, some fancy-looking stitching, and interior LED lights? I’m really not sure what’s the point of this thing.
Msrp for the Hrv Exl is under $31k the Crv Exl Msrp is almost 37k not even close to the same price. The 23 Hrv is a brand new car in and out and a BIG step up from the 22 model.
I drove the new HRV shortly after making my comment above, and I think I now understand the point of this vehicle: It is actually fun.
It’s not fast, it can’t match the CRV in passenger or cargo space, but it’s a lot more fun to drive because it handles better, has a very tight turning radius, steers accurately.
But Jason would you buy a cvt?
Money saving for honda
Looks amazing! Great interior!
i agree
Let's hope it's built safer than the last HRV which FAILED miserably government crash test!
Thank you Jason, in Europe we've got the same next year but comes with hybrid 2 liter and his name, not HRV but ZRV ^^'
How is the mpg?
MPG is rated at 25/30 👍
nice little whip..love honda
これが日本で導入されるZR-Vですか。良き！
Looks like there was an embargo on releasing the HR-V footage up until dealers even started receiving inventory. Would like to know if there is a similar embargo on the 2023 CR-V. Are we close or far away from seeing the CR-V? Does anyone know?
Does it have heated seats?
7:52 is it how sick or slick?
Because as I know sick for bad things.
What a good looking small SUV I wish they should make this HRV a size of a Honda passport or Honda CRV that got a be very good looking SUV. .
I hope they produce a more powerful hybrid version to compete with the Corolla Cross Hybrid. I love the HRV interior.
"NO MORE MAGIC SEATS" Just when I thought the north american HRV could not possibly get any worse. Japan always has to make the north american version of their products worse, don't they. Must be some kind of rule.
The new HRV suspension is far superior to the old Honda Fit set up, So yes I agree I will miss the magic seats but it is worth it for a better ride and handling
@@HondaProJason but still they could have save the magic seats tho
@@jbshp2011 they shifted the gas tank (fit design) from under the driver seat, to the civic platform which is under the 2nd row seats, so if you remove the 2nd row seats, there's actually no room under the seat lol.
@@kpokfposkf yeah really lol
i think the engine is k20c engine not k20a , but non turbocharged ver. 158 hp and 138 lbft torque like in the civic LX USDM
it is a K20Z5 engine code
@@HondaProJason oh now using z iteration. Nice info
@@seogabonotjah6555 0 to 60 in 12+ seconds.
@@HondaProJason What's the engine code of 2005 RSX Type S?
Uma máquina esse carro
Is that a frameless rear view mirror?
Nice video! Comparing with the cr-v, you think is a little bit smaller? Thank you
CR-V has always been the space leader of its class and is positioned above HR-V in terms of size.
...of course it is and the dimensions are online...
Nice, but I thought this EX-L trim(?) was suppose to have a couple of the newer USB type-C ports? 🤷🏻♀
So the backseat doesn’t have an ac vent ?
So Honda figured out how to make their hrv cheaper built then the predecessor while keeping the same sticker price if not more. This looks like an escape from ford with a Honda badge. Then it only has 156hp? Good luck merging or passing and why TF is the camera man or woman breathing so hard?
Oh we like everything Thicc jason
Nice Civic Cover 😃
Civic type r date coming?
Looks great 👍🏼
Thanks I've been hoping to see a review of this as I always thought it looks kinda cute. You seem to confirm my fear since you didn't even mention the audio. It must be genericAF. I didn't see any branding the couple times a speaker shows. Bah, probably has 6 speakers.Maybe 8 hahah.
Looks like Honda really studied and did their homework when designing and outfitting the all new HRV. Hopefully Honda will put the 1.5T motor under the hood at a later date.
No passenger side rear view mirror camera????
Idk other than the hrv 22 lacking power I really like mine. No, it does not do zero to sixty but if you put it into sport mode you get a little more pep out of it especially when you’re on a highway. I’ve gotten mine to 100 and it cruises nicely at that speed.
I like the way it looks. I like that it is a smaller suv. I have the ex so it has a decent amount of bells and whistles…including the rear view camera mounted on the passenger rear view mirror. Why don’t they do this on more vehicles???
Has a sunroof, tinted windows, carplay, lane drift and rear end collision avoidance…I like it!
And I honestly don’t know if going from 141 hp to 158 hp is going to make too much of a difference in power. I would have thought they would have at least given the new hrv 175 hp.
Another thing I wish it did come with was remote start but I think I can add that.
Such a nice vehicle for the dollar
lol at the cameraman breathing. They sound nervous.
Why is Honda's current design for headlight look like the high beams are on on the inside when the low beams are on ? Had a Civic loaner when my Accord h was in for service, kept getting high beam flashes from oncoming traffic.
Yes the ZR-V!
Honda Civic e Carrão
This car looks great but the front end reminds me strongly of a Ford Escape
this one is bigger, but European/South American version is prettier. Clean design, more good looking car.
Tôi rất thích xe HONDA của JAPAN chạy rất bền lâu lắm rồi không hư.
Has that Honda N-One Gauge cluster kinda with that MPH Gauge
No rear ac vent what a bummer 🙁
The 2022 UK version looks way better.
That is true. Although it might be a lil bit smaller than this?
I just don’t think the 2.0 will be enough power.
...enough power for what and compared to what...?...
@@dericanslum1696 sorry should have been more specific, Highway passing, on ramps to highways with 80mph speed limits. Just seems the 2.0 is barley adequate for the civic and I assume this weighs more. Once you put three or four people in it I assume your flooring it all the time to get up to speed. Maybe I’m wrong. I like the looks and value, just hard to buy without driving it. Which is the vehicle market I live in right now.
I’d maybe buy it as a hybrid.
I want the sport so bad
Honda should consult to him for developing new models.
Cool escape
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Great news. No Turbo, thank you Honda.
Are the Honda turbos that bad?
Is that a touring ?
Why Honda reluctant to bring 360 bird view camera? for example when you enter car wash , drive through, or curb parking so much practical usage. any of 2023 Honda vehicle will bring 360 camera view?
I really want one but need a power liftgate because of a bad shoulder. Ugh. That's all it is missing.
camera man breathing hard as hell
I am so glad Honda dumped the 1.5 litre turbo engine.
Your comment that that the extra power is "exactly what the (2022) HR-V needed" could be misleading, because this extra power comes with extra weight. Nobody is saying anything about exactly how the new HR-V performs (for example, by comparing the 0-60 times between the 2022 AND 2023 models, or by even comparing it to the Toyota Cross or other comparable SUVs). Instead everybody focuses on the cosmetics. Is it because the 2023 HR-V is actually worse than the 2022 in terms of performance?
The reason the media and press have not talked about the performance is that Driving impressions are under embargo by Honda until the 21st of June. There are a few salespeople who have driven it and talked about how well is performs on the road.
@@HondaProJason Ahhh..I see...so Honda is teasing this out, which is all very well, but if the performance turns out to be a dud, that could hurt them. Maybe they've tuned the CVT to be more efficient? Still, for someone like myself, I might just get a 2022 (or even 2021) CRV instead, because these cosmetic flourishes, like that wavy surface that so many reviewers spend so much time on, is basically useless if the car can't do more than a crawl our of a traffic light - like the 2022 HRV. Plus, the CRV gives you better gas mileage too.
The rear legroom dimensions is less than 2021/2022 and less MPG 😔
It’s 4 inches bigger in the rear legroom.
@@wyattb.5085 They must labeled it wrong on their website dimensions then, seat is wider.
As a tech I strongly feel like everything Honda makes has slowly but surely just gotten worse quality wise and cheaper. And in my opinion uglier. Not all bad… well. Debatable for me. I really don’t like the new civics and I’m not happy they’re continuing those trends.
damn, cameraman be breathing heavily in my ears
Like the new HRV and would take it over the current CRV... Don't think I would pay over 30K for one though. ouch! Damn inflation!
I hope in this generation, Honda got rid of the easily stained door panel cloth. Putting cloth on the door panel top where you rest your arm down to just above the armrest was a HUGE mistake. That cloth, as I said, stains and fades.
Hm this is a bit weird, in Europe we got the new HR-V and this car was mentioned as ZR-V last month.
Honda broke my heart when they took away my magic seats
shallow rear bumper means more expensive to fix even in a low impact crash
Your cameraman's breathing so loud...
Air conditioned seat???
US model so nice compare to JP model. Bcz jp model imported here and use same engine L15Z with DOHC and 1.5 Turbo (CRV) model very expensive to buy.
First mod will be tow hitch with a bumper 😒 yes looks good
It should have a totally digital instrument panel.