2024 Honda HR-V review // Is the price still too high?
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- This is a Motormouth couple car review of the 2024 Honda HR-V subcompact crossover SUV. The Honda HR-V got a full redesign in 2023, so Honda has made no changes to the 2024 model.
It is one of the biggest SUVs in its class and although it started out quite expensive when it launched, other competitors have caught up in price. However, you will still pay a bit of a premium for a Honda and it does lack features some of its competitors have.
In Canada, the 2024 Honda HR-V 2WD model starts at $31,093 CAD, AWD $33,393 CAD, Sport-B $36,293 CAD and EX-L Navi $40,043 CAD.
In the US, 2024 Honda HR-V LX 2WD/AWD $24,600 USD/$26,100 USD, Sport 2WD/AWD $26,150 USD/$27,650 USD and EX-L 2WD/AWD $28,150 USD/$29,650 USD.
The 2024 Honda HR-V has one powertrain option, a 2L 4-cylinder matched to a CVT with 158 horsepower and 138 lb-ft of torque. FWD and AWD options are available.
2024 Honda HR-V standard features include a 7” touchscreen with wired Apple Carplay and Android Auto, a 7” driver display, a 4-speaker audio system, manual front seats, cloth upholstery and heated front seats. In the US, heated front seats are not standard.
The 2024 Honda HR-V top trim we are driving has all the extra features like leather trimmed upholstery, the larger 9” touchscreen, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, a moonroof, heated steering wheel, 8-speaker audio system and a wireless charger.
The 2024 Honda HR-V is missing features that some of its competitors have like a power tailgate, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and power front seats In the US, a power driver’s seat is available but not in Canada.
Fuel economy, the 2024 Honda HR-V gets 9.4L/100 km, 25 MPG city and 7.8L/100 km, 30 MPG highway.
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Zack Instagram / motormouth_auto
0:00 Intro
0:25 The power
0:44 Key standard features
2:07 Ride and handling
3:31 Exterior
5:15 Interior
6:11 Available features
7:24 Rear seats and cargo
8:13 Questions, Coffee & Cars
12:16 Hot topic
13:36 Vital stats
14:16 Competition
14:56 Final thoughts - Авто та транспорт
For all those unhappy with the pricing, I hate to break it to you but Honda doesn't care a single bit because they like Toyota are sold out for months in Canada. When I walked into a Toyota dealership last month they treated me like I should be thanking them for the honour of buying their vehicles for $1000s over MSRP. Honda wasn't much better although they were a bit friendlier due to fewer customers at the location I visited. Both almost laughed when the topic of MSRP was brought up.
So let's talk a bit.... Toyota have huge production issues. And ...no cars on dealers lots. That's why when you go to A Toyota dealer they look at you like...wtf are you doing here.
Honda , at least in Canada don't have same issues. In ON you can go any dealer and find almost any model. Ok?? You can buy easily under mrsp in ON. Except for type R and si.
Price for HRV is wrong, people are not stupid. It can harm brand reputation, Honda doesn't care but I was loyal for 20y , now I went VW. Why?? Price and improved quality overall.
Like me, there are many other people.
Now Honda wants to cut dealers profits by 40%. Why!?? They are preparing the electrification....hahahaha. what a stupid joke?? Honde never cared about electric vehicles in the first place. Honda is an overrated brand right now. For many reasons...
Good morning from Kitchener, Ontario! Love your reviews! I used to watch Zack on Sunday mornings on Driving Television
We cross shopped this car against the 2024 Mazda CX50 2.5s. Its about $1000 more than the top trim HRV EXL awd. We end up buying the Mazda CX50. The Mazda looks better(soul red), drives better, with more features.
Seems like a no brainer choice
They're not even the same class to be comparing against.
With the upgrade to the new version based on the Civic platform, it's a little sad to see the loss of the "Magic seats" that were in the Fit. The original HR-V was based on the Fit platform. What you could do with the Magic seats was amazing.
Hi from 🇨🇦!! I just bought my new 2024 Honda HRV ex-l navi in the urban gray pearl colour 2 months ago,i love it! Great smooth ride, solid, love the curves on it compared to all the other SUVs that all look alike with their boxy look, love the leather interior the classy look to it, all of the options on it are great, plus it’s a Honda!! Can’t beat a Honda! It’s reliable!! And everyone says it’s slow… I find it has just enough speed, I don’t plan on bringing it drag racing…. So this car is great, I am very pleased with my purchase, plus it will have a great resale value. Can’t beat that❤
I purchased my white 2024 Honda HRV Sport this past October and overall I like it. Nice options for weather with heated steering wheel; heated seats; heated mirrors, & heated front windshield and back window where the wiper blades rest. Gas currently is 9.7 per 100km, not great but knew that going into it so this is a non-issue for me. Most new vechicles don't always get the sticker posted mileage. Steering is very nice and seat comfort is excellent. Safety features work well and this is my first time having any. The wiper fluid comes out of the wiper arm itself and this is a very good idea and works excellent with very little fluid be used unlike a normal wiper setup. A couple of things that would be an improvement for future years are: a pull down handle on the drivers side instead of the passenger side for the rear trunk door. Wipers come up for cleaning a little strange for changing or cleaning.
Here is the steps:
1. Set the power mode to ON, then to VEHICLE OFF.
2. Within 10 seconds of setting the power mode to VEHICLE OFF, hold the wiper
switch in the MIST position for more than two seconds.
*Both wiper arms are set to the maintenance position.
3. Lift both wiper arms. You almost need to take a course to do this :)
A hybrid would be excellent for this vehicle, but that will come. Happy with my purchase, the 2.0 engine is a pretty good honda engine overall in other Honda products but not ideal for this setup.
Agree on you feedback on the lack of power features.
My purchase price was $36k but got a good trade in value on my 10 year old civic. I test drove a Toyota Cross but found the overall steering and driver comfort better in the HRV. I offered to buy after a test drive a 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited on the spot but the dealer wouldn't sell it to me due to low inventory so I went to Honda, test drove the HRV and bought the same day. As you had mentioned in answering the question, I also would have taken the Subaru Crosstrek but it wasn't meant to be. That vehicle drives really nice and quiet for sure. Top notch. I have only driven 6500kms on my HRV since this past October. I used my back window defroster daily for whole winter no issues with the back window on my year and model.
Thanks for the great review.
Paul in Kingston, Ontario.
I got HRV and I totally agree it's a very nice car
HR-V for me is a big no : Too loud, not enough power, CVT, too expensive, and for us in QC a big no is the insurance premiums because of theft.
Ditto,ditto, ditto, my thoughts EXACTLY!!!! Come on Honda ??
Trust me! No one is stealing this HRV!
😂@@ms.b9093
I think you meant CRV. HRVs are not in the top ten cars stolen
hello! indeed, but HRV is also concerned. I am an insurance broker and HRV also costs a fortune, considered at high risk of theft by insurers... Sometimes premium is twice of other brands for comparable vehicles (Kona, Seltos, etc.) 1000 $ a year makes a hugeee difference in real cost of ownership
17" wheels are just fine. Larger wheels just give poorer handling, worse fuel economy, and are more expensive to replace.
Larger wheels are easier to scratch and popular to thieves.
$40K for the top trim in Canada without a power tail gate, no ventilated front seats, no rear arm rest and it looks like a jellybean on wheels?! The Mazda CX-30, even non-turbo is such a better car (sad to see it missing from For Your Consideration) but the Subaru and Toyota are also a better value in this segment! If you want/need space, most people should go up a class size. Weird pricing Honda CA!
Did you mention no electric seats in Canada?. At 45 k...watta joke
A jellybean on wheels😂🤣😭
Great informative videos, just recently bought a Subaru Forester touring model. The prices for used cars are high so buying a new car for a few thousand dollars more Canadian made more sense. I watched some videos before buying the Subaru Forester including yours and your information is reasonbly accurate IMO(Thanks very much). I took a used Toyota Rav4 XLE and a used Subaru Forester touring same year 2022 with similar mileage and the Subaru had the best ride and comfort with enough power for my needs. The best way to test any 4 cylinder car is drive a large hill like in a river valley and it will tell the prospective buyer if it has enough power and if it does burn oil(very telling of deficiencies ) Subaru passed with flying colors when ticking the want boxes , the Toyota also was very good but was louder + does not soak up bumps as good as Subaru suspension did. My wife noticed this also and she liked the seats in the Subaru better also. I have a Honda pilot 2008 model LX base model and it is one of the best cars I have ever owned and has about 170,000 kms on it. Andrea and Zack when you mention miles per gallon or liters /100kms are you folks using imperial gallons or American gallons mpg? Thanks!
Most likely citing US gallons.
Add hybrid. Add competitive features. Fix manufacturing defects. Better wheels. Drop price. Did I miss anything? Sadly, I will shop elsewhere or just get a CR-V.
That's an anemic vehicle. The engine displacement, HP, and torque are dead even with my Focus, but the HR-V weighs 400-600 pounds more depending on the trim.
That pricing is insane! Hellz no!
Great review I like what you said about the civic for your son.
Honda Canada, don't u get it, u are loosing clients. Rethink ur pricing. Great review team
I assume they don't care. Much higher margins on fewer car sales.
Honda has price themselves out of the Canadian marketplace. I remember the Honda President said they charge whatever the market bares has nothing to do with profit or cost. Great Job as usual my follow Canadians.🎉
00:21 Andrea roasting him while he's wearing the same fit as FG is top tier 😅
Subaru Crosstrek fore sure. More quiet. Better ride. Better mpg. More hp on the sport and higher trim.
Although it’s been stated that the Crosstrek infotainment system is laggy , buggy,,, also the safety features operate better in the Honda.
@@rick8125The HRV has 5 star ratings across the board for safety what are you on about?
The Crosstrek interior is God awful with that eyesore they call an infotainment system
This is the perfect car that will sit on the Honda lot for months
I have actually seen 2 on the road within the past week. What a horrific vehicle.
Wow, Forest Gump has the same color and chequered polo as Zack.. Amazing style.lol😅
My wife and I just test drove a 2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Preferred and a 2025 Honda HRV EX-L back to back today. What an eye opener! The CX-30’s 6-speed auto transmission sloppily surged pulling away from a stop, and its audio controller was super unfriendly to use. In contrast, the HRV had more comfortable seats, more features, a better ride, logical user friendly controls, and more interior space, all at a lower price.
i bought my 2024 honda exl last august and i’m really enjoying it.
Could have at least put the 1.5 in with the 180hp and solved most of the problems, never understood that
1.5 still has a lot of problems with reliability and exposed wiring that rodents like to chew on. Watch hondamobilemechanic
It will eat crv sales…. If they put the crv motor in it…. The subcompact segment is slim on profit margins so manufacturers are not putting their best stuff in their cheapest cars
@@tdub25 Honda and Toyota yes. But look at Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Mazda and VW.
They all sell much more units than Honda or Toyota. It's so obvious Toyota and Honda wanna make sure the small SUV sales won't cannibalize on Rav and CRV sales.
It should be room for everyone if you are looking for market share. I'm done with Honda , going for VW Taos . Lil risky but I'll take it
Problem is vehicles keep getting larger. Not everyone wants a larger CRV when a nice HRV would do just fine. So they don't want a large CRV but the HRV is too cheap while very expensive. Now customers are looking elsewhere for what they want. This is a fail.@@tdub25
The 2.0L doesn't have GDI and won't suffer from the oil dilution issues that are (still) present on the 1.5T. It will have much greater longevity, while still being plenty powerful for a vehicle of this class (entry level crossover). It has zero sporting pretensions - their target market is frugal and is primarily looking for practicality and reliability, which this model has in spades. If you wanted something with more personality, you'd want to look at the upcoming Acura variant.
Canadian pricing is up there for sure. We paid $26,050 USD for our AWD LX in NY back in February. MSRP $27,450 - $1,400 discount. I agree it’s slow and loud at full throttle, but it’s the perfect AWD around town 2nd vehicle for us. Our 2017 Civic LX was too hard to get in and out of these days. Insurance for identical coverage is $24 more annually than the Civic with State Farm.
I just wanted to say I really enjoy your channel and the Canadian angle is nice to see. The problem I have is when you show the pricing of the HR-V, it’s from Honda Canada. At my local dealership in Alberta, the price is $40,409 for the LX-B, a brutal difference in reality. I think it would be helpful to include accurate on-the-street real-world pricing. Local dealer gouging is still an issue, even with plenty of inventory. As a lifetime Honda owner I couldn’t be more disappointed in their pricing structure now.
Alternate take: it's not that it doesn't have enough horsepower, but that is too big for its engine. The Crosstrek where's the 2.0l is not fast but is appropriate for its purpose and power level. This current HR-V is a bit big and puffy for an urban commuter. It's the size of the older CR-Vs, but those used to get the torquier K24 engines.
Honda Dropped the ball on this one. I got LX model under MSRP. I'm learning to live with it with all it's pros and cons.
Needs to be cheaper for sure. Also needs a hybrid system
They for sure aren’t lowering the price but a Hybrid will come for the Refresh.
@@limitedreach4446 Hybrid ADDS WEIGHT and complication too.
Not to mention increasingly an already outrageous price. lol
They do not sit too long in USA.
@@ag1382 I think Honda deliberately keeps the supply limited so the suckers line up and pay dearly for these overpriced things.
I got this car in January to trace my 2020 version. I’m personally very happy with it because of the bigger cargo space; the simplicity yet sleekness of the design which feels unassuming, yet still stylish, and it’s a smooth ride.
I personally don’t think it’s too loud, and I like that I can hear when I’m revving my engine to overtake or merge. It’s also very comfortable when I’m driving early morning or late night on the highway and I can just cruise control it.
However, I don’t like how they dropped the right-side view camera from the 2024 sport. In my 2020 that camera was a huge help while dining in Downtown traffic and being able to see cyclists better… And many of them think they’re above proper road usage.
Personally though, I can’t wait until this comes as a hybrid.
"it's the perfect amount of slow" should be Honda's slogan.
I don't know what happened to Honda, they used to have the 'fastest' vehicles in the industry.
@@davidjym not really old civics were terribly slow
@@f181234 I guess that's how Honda tricks people into upgrading to the Civic Si if they want more power.
You make not wanting a vehicle so much fun!❤
Cross shopped this with Mazda CX-5 and the CX5 was a no brainer or the money.
Chose the CRV hybrid over this…sure more expensive but more practical space, better engine & power and fuel economy plus more tech and features!
The CX50 with the Turbo is the real no brainer. For low $30s you get an excellent interior and it’s quick too. Use premium and its rocket.
@@alexnutcasio936The CX50 Turbo is not in the low 30s! It’s damn near $40k! Like all Mazda turbo models.
I got cx-5 non turbo vs this 2nd trim. Turbo was out of my budget.
Run Forest (Zach) Run! 🤣😂🤣. That was funny. Well done. 👋🇨🇦
I drive an older Civic so I can relate to the perfect amount of slow comment and stick to the right lane comment as the slowness keeps me out of trouble.😊 Good parental advice Zack and Andrea. In terms of the HR-V, I ain't no sucka!
Wow, a spare tire! It's a Christmas miracle!
For what they're charging, this should have a 10 speed automatic with 1.5 L turbo engine.
Just bought a HR-V EX-L, what a great little SUV in Nordic Forest Pearl. 👍
100% for the Subaru Crosstrek over this HR-V
I would go with VW Taos, apparently they fixed the head gasket and premature rear rotors issues. I think it's the best bang for your buck.
Except subaru’s are a car mechanics dream come true.
In Australia and New Zealand this is called the ZR-V and comes both as a hybrid or with the 1.5 turbo engine and considerably more features and options. Both offer a lot more power.and torque. In Europe it is also called the ZR-V and comes only as a hybrid.
Even though this 2.0 liter works fine in a Civic, it still feels slow in the HR-V. I am very surprise after driven both on the same day.
I prefer Civic Hatch
Well, everything is expensive today. Needs more power, and the front grille makes it look terribly cheap. Thank you ! 🙂
People complaining about car prices and insurance premiums should probably stick to the base model mainstream vehicles. It makes sense why the same model of car today costs much more than the same model did 20yrs ago. 15+ years ago panoramic sunroof, CarPlay, 360° cameras and Blindspot monitoring and heated cooled seats etc weren’t avail on basic cars. What’d you expect? All the bells and whistles weren’t going to affect the cost?
"Perfect amt of slow" love it! Spoken like a true parent 🤣! That why we purchased used Accord for my teen son
There's NO point buying this HRV in Canada for 40k. The Sport model at 36K should be the top model with all the features in it, including the rear centre arm rest and power lift gate. 40K will get you RAV4 Hybrids. Why would anybody buy this?
Hahahaha...Honda knows HRV is a shit car, 100 percent. Reliability at a high price.
Just to ensure CRV sells well. No doubt. Wait...next year model will be revised, or probably just dropped...
I wouldn't miss this version of the HR-V if it is dropped ...
@@stanleetfk3823 What Honda reliability? That's been long gone sadly.
@@davidjym IMHO, I think the euro one looks better, not sure what its performance factor is like though.
@@serenitynow8265 still might be overpriced
Great Job! Thank you!
Honda is better to shape up. This is an subpar product in the market. Why not put the 1.5T in this thing? There is nothing worse than underpowered engine with a cvt.
Stop asking questions pal!! They aren't stupid , they wanna ensure they don't jeopardize CRV sales. It's so obvious
hRV in North America is an overpriced POS. Every dealer I interact on a daily basis 100% agree with me.
Crosstrek and Taos are the small SUV to buy
@@stanleetfk3823 1.5 turbo is likely being saved for the new Acura version
@@iana36s yes, the ADX , regardless I hate their strategy
I considered this but went with a ‘24 Crosstrek instead. The 2.0 in the HRV was just not enough power and there was no option for more. The Crosstrek just offered a lot more for the money and has been great.
Wow ridiculous price, for very little content in this car
The car makers are putting themselves out of business ASAP.
This car should have a manual transmission option for better acceleration times!
Thanks for informative review.I drove a HR-V sport last week in Calgary. After test drive Dealer said " We have a red Sport coming in April .Take it or leave it for $1700 over MSRP" for local adds I don't want or need. All dealers are doing this in Canada. Ended up putting a refundable deposit on an incoming Hyundai Sonata Preferred Trend Sedan with AWD 2.5 191 hp , Leather Power Heated & Cooled seats , Panorama roof .Gets 5 more MPG & 2 years more full warranty than Honda & better drive for less $$. Only $599 over MSRP. When is this price gouging going to stop in Canada?
Nice vehicle. I would rate it 5 out of 10 due lots of missing features and no hybrid. It’s a good vehicle for first time buyer like students. Great show Andrea! ☕️☕️
Students? I bought a nav-ex. It was $50,000!!
@@terryandhope 😮
How much students in Canada make? You guys must have very rich students, lol
@@azkaktus the only students who have money are the Chinese international students.
Again, you guys get right to the point. Thank you.
Honda's 2024 HRv is LOUD & Slow.
This style of entertainment reminds me that I just need to keep watching, for an occasional easter egg.
Zack and gump have the same shirt
Hey I enjoy your Canadian version of reviews! One thing I am confused about is that I bought the base line hrv when they came out and it comes with rear blindside/cross traffic alert and emergency breaking and remote starter. Also for me its enough power for hwy too.
Having a 2016 HR-V I think Honda ruined this redesign. I really wanted to like the new one. It got to big with no improvement in cargo room. More HP but just as slow, but now gets worse MPG. Magic seats are gone. If I had to get a new vehicle now I would probably pick the CorollaCross hybrid or CrossTrek with the 2.5.
Good decision 😀
I love my HR-V Sport!!!!!
I’ve been a loyal Honda customer for over a decade, but this HR-V doesn’t stand a chance against the Corolla Cross in my opinion. Honda has been pretty underwhelming over the last few years and competitors like Mazda and Toyota are offering much better options. Great review as always!
Attractive design and Honda does good job with interior volume most of the time. I could be wrong, but no AWD for Canada would be deal breaker for many. Also, no cupholders in rear seat.
Subaru Crosstrek with the seat comfort and the huge infotainment system is the winner for me, or if you don't mind the same car just lower to the ground the Impreza saves a couple grand!
Subaru's AWD system is the best !!!
I dont like the huge screens but the Crosstrek does look better.
The 2023 HRV Sport Trim has the blind spot monitoring. Lucky I got it.
I was hoping for the Ridgeline review this morning 😢
Related: I miss the Honda Fit.
All subcompact cars (Yaris, Versa Note, even Sonic) for that matter.
Yes. You are correct. I am the original owner of a 2007 Fit LX with a 5 speed manual. It'll be 17 years old this June. Only 167,000 kms and it still looks (Krown Rust Control) and drives like new! Expect at least another 10 years from it!
Great review and it just confirmed what I thought. There are not enough features for the price compared to other brands. I do like the look but not that much.
still not bad for a 8 year old Car with a old NA engine and 7 inch display inside, only the price is a little bit to high for this older package.
Love mine!
Bring back the 2.4 VTEC and 5 speed automatic transmission!
Can’t wait for that trend of plopping an Ipad like screen on the dash to stop. Looks like a cheap after thought.
For these prices… Hard pass.
I agree wholeheartedly. Kept me from buying the updated Prius and now I’m just waiting for integrated dash designs.
I like the way the new Seltos interior looks. It's one large wide screen with the speedometer on one side, infortainment on enother side. Very sleek.
I strongly dislike these added on screens. Several cars that were on my radar for my next purchase have fallen off due to this "design flaw". Total lack of imagination on auto designers.
@@bepowerful2160 Did I hear right , 36Months wait for the New Prius??
Yes so did I!
Motormouth_Andrea
I'm thinking about getting the New RAV4 Hybrid XLE Blue w/Black interior. Do You think that the Miller CAT Shield Pkg is Worth the Money 💰?
Crosstrek 2.5L, better hp and torque. Standard awd is confidence inspiring.
You can get a mazda cx-5 base trim in its price , i was cross shopping and got cx-5 gs comfort bigger 2.5 engine and More space and premium interior. Still got our 2016 crv lx awd going strong after 8 years though salty Manitoba winters. Honda seems like not the same brand too expensive and toyota is too much waiting so went with Mazda so happy with it so far.
Rear window breaking - yes reports said it was quite a "spectacle".
Honda is just phoning in their car designs these days. The mighty has fallen.
It can't decide whether is a station wagon or a SUV.
The shitty overpriced underpowered HRV at least looks more reliable for now compared to CRV. The sticky steering problem is the new oil dilution headache....Integra, Civic and CRV using same steering column, and way too many people complain about the steering issues. Don't know if it's an official recall in US , but it's getting serious
The problem with Toyota Corolla Cross is that you cannot get it. They won't sell it to you unless you trade in or lease for a year... 😢
Bingo!! The markups are crazy if you can find one!
Great review! FYI: For one day, about two years ago, Honda was in the news about a cyber attack. Now, when there's no back armrest and other missing features, all I can think is that Honda has to recoup what they lost to ransomware. No proof but there seems to be strategic cost cutting across the board.
Is the Mazda cx 30 in the same category. If so much better value.
I'm shocked it didn't make the consideration list
@@calebwany8422 @Richardak600 Yes the CX-30 is in the same category, but it's really small. We picked vehicles that offer similar space to this.
The CX 30 lacks rear legroom and cargo space!
I test drove one(lx awd) and believe it would suit our needs but they dont have any gray or black ones and didnt seem motivated to have one shipped . Salesman also played dumb when I asked about the rear window shattering issue . Lease rates and honda promos always seem to favor the CRV which can make the monthly lease price difference between the hrv / crv base models quite small which make you kinda reach for a CRV instead --at least thats what happened to me in 2020 (currently leasing a crv). However , my insurance almost doubled on my CRV (high theft premium surcharge in ontario)and when quoted a price for insuring a 2024 crv verses hrv it wasnt even close --huge surcharge for the crv
The front looks like Lemongrab from Adventure Time
I hate my power lift gate and the electric parking brake.
Not sure if it's in the same class, but I like the Seltos and Kona more. Seltos is more luxurious, Kona is more fun.
Yes same class. There's lots of value with both the Seltos and Kona.
Both are far better styling, better engines, far better warranties, and prices.. FACTS! 💯🤗👍
Honda and Toyota are now duping customers by offering the cheapest interiors and fewest features for the highest prices in the segment. People are blindly buying these cars because they hear ‘reliability’. How many people are going to drive 300,000 km to realize the full reliability potential? You would need to keep the car 12-15 years for that. Most people switch cars in 3-4 years. Folks, at least buy a car that can protect you in an accident. Hondas get crushed even if a bicycle hits them.
Finally someone else that gets it. People love driving around their sub standard quality vehicles in terms of design, soundproofing, and materials based on a former notion of powertrain reliability. All for a higher price. No thanks!
The starting price in the U.S. is reasonable compared to the competition. It's actually a tad cheaper than the Civic hatch, which makes no sense. I'm very disappointed we don't get this fun, beautiful color in the U.S. The colors offered here are boring as hell, except for the bright red on the upper trims. Very odd decision since this is a vehicle that appeals to younger buyers. I agree about those wheels. Hideous. I don't think the exterior design is particularly attractive from any angle. It looks the worst at the front. It's nondescript with a weird snout. We'll see how it holds up with time, but what I keep hearing from auto journalists and owners is that it's slow, noisy, and uncomfortable. Seems like this generation is a pretty hard miss by Honda.
Honda Australia has set its sales target at 20,000 units across all types and is on track to fail to meet that. By comparison , just ten years ago it sold more than 60,000 units. Here the price is around $8,000 too high, using a fixed price business model, and misses a LOT of safety gear. I have a 2021 HRV RS, with 65k on the odometer so looking around as replacement nears but Honda is very much behind the price/quality/equipment 8 ball.
Its interesting to watch here in australia your version of HRV is called ZRV over here. Ours is a 1.5 turbo and that thing has power let me tell you. I just brought one. It also has all the features power tail gate 10 way power adujustable seats. Vents at back. In saying that crosstrek here is only. 2.0 and that has zero power here wish we got the 2.5. Corolla cross here is a 2 year wait which sucks.
I rented the previous model, was as slow as it can be, especially being a small car, I thought I would bever buy this, and I didn't even knew the price... I agree with Andrea, this one looks more like an Escape than a Honda.
Put the 1.5 ltr in it or add the hybrid powertrain from the CRV. A much better alternative is a civic hatchback. Close to the same storage,better exterior design, and cheaper. I’m seeing (in Iowa and Minnesota) the top two trims of the civic discounted up to two grand off MSRP.
I like the looks and in reality it's about the size of an older CRV, but it feels like Honda purposely left off features (no rear armrest!) to upsell to the CRV.
The moment Honda remove magic seat from HR-V. it remove from my next shopping list car.
As I see more of these I'm coming around
to the looks...its attractive.
What's with the under power
offerings? I test drove a Mazda Protege
once...it was so incredibly slow.😂
0 to 60 should take less than 10 minutes.
Honda, step up your game. You're capable
I dont understand why reviewers will say fairly quiet, or smoother ride than say this car A is the quietest or the second quitest in segment. Or ride is better than B and not as comfortable as C.
Hello team, I know several people have asked you this before, but can you test drive the new 2024/2025 BMW X5 M60i with the Active Roll Stabilizer compared to the X5M and give us your feedback. Thanks!
I would add that people pay for longevity and quality. Key is engine life. Comparing the legendary 2 litre in the 2006 Honda crv with this 2 litre (I assume the same 2 litre engine offered in the 2017/2018 generation of base equipment crv without the 1.5 turbo) would have been useful information for buyers. Our 2006 crv was bought new for 38k Canadian. It has 280,000 km…many have more. As to dimensions, the HRV is 10” shorter, and 3” flatter than the 2006 crv, and is equally as wide. My big question is simply this,.. is the HRV a product of the past where simplicity was related to longevity? When we replaced the 2006 Honda crv exl with a 2018 crv touring, it was obvious size creep larger was a thing amongst all makers, forcing those who like the 2006 size to look at Audi q3 type SUVs in that class. Same thing with size creep in Mercedes supplanting the old e class with the new c class. The old e from the 90s was the perfect size passenger car. I guess we’ll know if the HRV is the only one left on the roads in 20 years when the Subarus stop running. Hard to tell. Lastly, the old 2006 is also highway noisy. My daughter just “cranks up the tunes” when she drives it. Don’t need to add more weight with sound insulation. Basic is a principle many have forgotten in favour of flash considering longevity last. As a retiree, my Mercedes is much quieter. But it was more twice the price of a new crv in 2014.
Zack, did I also notice that the rear seats don't have their own air vents? If so - the kiddos and Fido not happy especially in the southerly climes, but I would think anywhere that gets hot and steamy in the summer.
Edit: I think also a demerit on the Subaru Crosstrek. These are odd omissions especially considering a lot of people have mentioned these concerns in the past.
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I really hope they put hybrids into more cars. No hybrid is a deal breaker at this point.
What about reliability and long term ownership? How does the HRV compare to Mazda’s CX-30 and CX-5. We have an Element and are looking for a new car. Cheers!
It's a great looking vehicle that just needs more power.
If they add a hybrid system with increased power of 50 more ponies, and beefier tires,
it will be much more practical & useful for soft-roading.
It reminds me of a mini Porsche SUV.
Honda civic owner I recently test drive hrv and I like it. Less power for sure but its above what my civic so I didn't notice that. CVT was also smooth and overall great. Only thing I was not liking is old tech, small screen, basic audio system and no wireless car play. Seats are also manual and no heated rear seats and power lift gate. Sport b trim is I would go with if I was buying it as top model is 4k more and does not offer a lot. Waiting for hybrid and tech upgrades. I loved this has all LED lights which looked awesome at night.
Matching Blue car and shirts looks so good on video. I wish interior had blue accents. Manufacturers are jacking up prices of SUVs because people flock to SUVs like lemmings. Higher Price = Higher Suspension makes sense to a lot of Joneses.
Subaru Crosstrek all day long and into the night! The Corolla Cross is good but backseat legroom is pretty tight.
When you lift the hood there's a lot of room, suspect hybrid or PHEV coming soon, making this model a quickly depreciating asset. Same case can be made for many Mazda models with Hybrids coming in 2025.
They said less than $500 more to get the top spec trim of the Corolla Cross hybrid which is a no brainer over this. While I agree with that, unfortunately, the wait times for Toyota hybrids are 1-1.5yrs!
Agree! The Toyota Cross hybrid is a much better option, though the markups on the hybrid are ridiculous in most markets!!