2023 Honda HR-V Handling Impressions - Slow Car Fast! (POV Binaural Audio)
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- Driving the New 2023 Honda HR-V in EX-L Trim in Washington
Price as Tested $30,590 (Including Destination)
Color- Nordic Forest
Engine- 2.0L 4 Cylinder
Power and Torque - 158hp and 138 lb-ft
Transmission - CVT
Tires - 215/60 R17 All Seasons
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What was your best experience in an "ordinary" car on an extraordinary road?
bear mountain in upstate new york, with my little abarth hatchback and my friend in his 370Z, we just had alot of fun overlooking the foggy mountains and forests. Was an unreal change of pace from being in the pothole hell of the rest of NY
Local road with massive twists and turns, going 20mph over the speed limit in my 2016 Nissan Sentra SV. Was shocked it could handle it like it did. And yet on the interstate going through curves at the speed limit feels like it’s gonna roll over 🥲
My dad's Transit 150 is so fun in the snow you have to go through some trickery to fully disable ESC but man it's drifts like a dream 😂 lock it in 2nd or 3rd gear and the throttle response is perfect and it holds angle like 👌🏽
My 240k mile manual 2014 Mazda cx5 oversteered a good amount on a certain turn on highway 9 in California. It was some of the most fun I've had in a car
I-77 and some state routes in WV in a 6MT Yaris iA. Mazda DNA really showed in twisty bits despite 100hp.
I hope they will make an SI of this. It would be a perfect 1 size fit all.
Not going to happen
Honestly the only good vehicle Honda make recently is their Civic…
If they gave the Si an option of the accord 10 speed or the civic's manual it would be a welcome addition to the market.
Sadly I don't think that's gonna happpen
Now that’s an idea Honda should pay attention to!
I’m a fan of the K engine architecture. Small car, big (powerful) engine is easily done in a Honda because of the K. For something heavier like the HRV, the 2.0T and 10 speed would make me happy. Unfortunately, it would probably add ten grand to the price. Now the 1.5T . . . We can dream.
What the should do, is mske a Sport Touring, based on the Sport trim with the similar upscale features of the Civic Hatchback. Make the suspension tuning more performance oriented like the Si. Dual exhaust, and... the detuned Type R 2.0L Turbo engine from the Accord Sport, the the Si should have had, should have put that engine in the Si, and and put the present Si drivetrain in the Civic Sport Touring Hatchback and an HR-V version, of course, with an optional Si 6 Speed.
But, K-Tuner recently released a calibration for the N/A 2.0L engine the HR-V has for about $300 that brings horsepower and torque levels up to the non Si 1.5L turbo engine. They could tweak the calibration to be optimized with the HR-V.
You’re totally right about that motor being trusted over the 1.5. Also right about that motor taking a beating, its a K20, that’ll run forever
Nice review. Appreciate the 215s crying. And Final Destination truck.
It looks like the A-pillars are very slim which is a plus.
Man, I just got one, (Touring) Mexico's highest trim, and honestly it is a Fun, reliable, really spacious, not so fuel efficient lmao, great feeling SUV. I could not be happier with my purchase, It is a bit underpowered, but for city driving (My city Zapopan, has a lot of stop and go straffic) is PERFECT. Got a bike rack on top. Honestly it's awesome. Premium feeling interior. It ticks all of my boxes.
thought it was kinda funny at 7:32 when an identical hr-v in the same color passes by
i could have sworn that all the vehicles that pass (except for the trucks) were the same? i have no idea if anyone else noticed this
@@_fryng_pan_7778 yeah I noticed that too lmao
Bro said final destination truck lmfao 💀💀 love this guy already 😂
I have so much fun on my local backroads pushing my Impreza to its absolute limit! slow car fast!
I want one because it's so cheap, reliable and practical. But I will miss the thrill of my V6 Accord. It's almost at 300,000 miles 😂 2017 Touring
I have an HR-V rn, previous gen, my first car. It’s a convenient car, not super intensive, but I do have my share of fun in it. Maybe I just like driving, maybe I enjoy turning way too fast way too much, but the car is enjoyable even when I’m not using the sport mode. I definitely recommend it as a first car, though I’m probably gonna trade it for a manual soon.
I think the 2.0 was a good choice for this car, maybe underpowered, but I’d guess it’s gonna last longer then the 1.5t with less expensive maintenance costs
i think the gearbox holds it back
CVT are not known for good acceleration performance
@@Mottbox well the fuel economy is definitely better since the gearbox can adapt itself to its needs
Great for someone who only wants to go from A to B
But i personally cant stand it
I rather drive a 20 year old stick
How slow is this car going to be? Mines going to be ready in 1 week.
@@Mottbox nah deff not all about horsepower and engine but just want to make sure I can still weave through traffic with ease without having to accelerate crazy on the pedal. And I don't drive like idiot either, so meant to say safley weave through traffic
Just got my 2023 HRV yesterday. So far I do like it alot with alot of cool features. I would be curious down the road to see what I can do to make it a little faster maybe. But overall this car gets a solid 8.9 out of 10
Gotta love the dedication to 69 degrees in every car that shows it
I have a 23 hrv and I agree with the beginning of your video. Coming from a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport top model which yes I bought used but the salesman said “Mitsubishi is meant for experience,” I can tell the hrv was built more for fun and experience vrs. Number of sales.
That looks like a fun road.
2012 Honda CRV totally stock for me has an oddly similar feel. Very normal, not powerful or fast at all (takes about 3 miles of flooring it to hit 116mph lol, not that I’d know of course). However, when you push it, it’s comically more capable than you’d think in the corners. can slam into corners way way faster than it should be able to, if you slam the steering input and floor it locked in first the AWD starts pulling the rear around which completes if you let off throttle a bit. Have banged the rev limiter hundreds of times at this point (via first gear lock), 160,000 miles in still get a “this is in great condition” report from the services at dealership. Shockingly competent in snow. Glad to see the new ones haven’t lost the comically competent driving feel.
Can someone timestamp all the HRVs in this video? Thanks haha
Where was this filmed. This road rules?
I noticed one of these new HR-Vs parked in my neighborhood this week. Now its distinct understated Macan-like taut curves are an alternative to Toyotas Gundam-style C-RV.
This car is nice but I still can't forgive this powertrain in a brand new car. 158 hp and MPG is still under 30? Woof.
are we not gonna talk about the numerous identical honda hrvs that passed on the other side? i feel like that was almost staged lol
haha it was a press launch. We were all going for a drive in a fleet of them
It's obviously an event for journalists to test the car. Look at 10:38
I just test drove it a week ago and enjoyed it. I know people complain about how slow it is but coming from my current car its not really that bad. Will be getting the 2024 when it comes out.
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I cant unsee a Ford when I see the HRV front end
This styling is throwing me all over the place with cues from other vehicles. From the front it looks like a Ford Escape. There's a tiny bit of Accord Crosstour drizzled into the shape. And from the rear quarter section (quarter window and wrap around taillight especially) I am kind of getting Porsche Macan vibes - which is not a bad thing
So I just got this car and it drives perfectly fine for me I love it …. I do not need a drag racing car and I drive like a grandpa anyways 😂so many people complain about the power personally it is a non issue. To each his own though
I love the sport Version Hrv because of the wheels
Was it just me, or were there like 30 other HRVs that passed by in the video?
great car its real not trying to hard you car love this car
Unpopular opinion: I think I prefer the other cvt(like the 2017 crv) instead of the ones that simulate gears
Simulating gears annoys me because I know that I'm giving up a little bit of efficiency at the top end to play pretend. Cvts are meant to be smooth and seamless
0-60 MPH in 13 seconds. Good luck merging into highway traffic going 70-80 MPH!
You don’t go into a highway at 0 thankfully 😅. When already moving, HRV speeds up like it has 190 HP.
@@adashdhakal3234 . 13 seconds from 0-60 say otherwise. But stay safe out there! lol
I merge into highway traffic perfectly fine with this car
If this car had the 1.5 liter turbo engine, it would make this perfect. It’s a great package and well priced for this day and age, but the engine is a bit lack luster. Just a bit more response from the engine would make it a hot seller.
What are your thoughts on the fuel economy of the hrv?
Looks like a hoot, and PNW makes for such beautiful scenery
I think it’s par. 30ish mpg isn’t impressive but it also isn’t bad for a crossover that has this much space. I’d like to have seen the 1.5t in this because it would have more torque and likely capable of slightly better fuel consumption. This car doesn’t owe us too much at it’s price point so in the end it’s still a great package for a huge segment of buyers
Needs the 1.5 turbo. Imagine having 4 people in that thing trying to go up that hill. At 30k it should have rear air vents charge ports and an armrest. And maybe a power lift gate.
you seem to do alot of car reviews, I reecently got rear ended in my G37 and the insurance wrote me a nice check, what newer vehicle would you reccomend under 30k with similar power if not more?
really can't go wrong with a civic, if you're big on visibility. msrp, it is under 30k but the new car market is not nice, so it easily jumps out of that range unfortunately if you're not getting a base model
I was looking at the styling of this car then I looked out my window to my neighbors driveway and this car in camera at least looks similarly styled to those Jaguar SUVs that are like 5 years old now.
Hear the vtec kick in!!! Noice!!
Can't wait till I can drive
Hey Ted, Where is this road? Looks like pnw but i am in pnw but struggling to find good and empty roads near by. Thx!
Where is honda putting their engine temperature in the gauge cluster? I didn't see one in the new crv either
Did you film this with Topher?
Substitute Topher was on duty for this trip haha
That engine alone would make me not consider this vehicle. Engine aside, it has a class leading interior and good driving dynamics. Hopefully a future hybrid powertrain is in the works.
It’s crazy how Honda is making the 1.5t engine which came standard with the civic hatchback a feature you have to pay extra now. This car looks like it would need the most, I would imagine you would need the extra torque to carry around the weight of all the things and family you would carry around
funny, but here in the EU, you can only get one as a hybrid, but it looks completely different (ugly imho). I'd rather have this 2.0 (without the CVT) and this exterior. My 1st gen is more than happy with the 1.6 VTec so I assume it's just as nice to drive
@@Inferiis Why would you rather have the 2.0?
What road is this? I live in Washington and want to find more like it.
I currently have a rental 2021 Sportage for a month and the tail of the dragon road is close to where I'm temporarily staying at. Should I bother even driving that SUV on that road lol? I mean I don't have much experience driving multiple cars, but this Sportage is pretty fun to drive on sport mode. It's not a fast car though of course.
If it was a bit quicker and had an actual auto trans I’d be very interested in it as I love the design of the car but the power train is lack luster.
I fell like that this one of the selling points, you can push it as hard as you want and still not break any laws and have fun doing it
You think you can still weave through traffic in this thing?? Maybe if we get a nice lil head start
Volkswagen Taos is the answer, everything else in the class is a lump of dirt to get moving.
At least you don't say I'm 6 feet tall, like an unnamed car channel.
The guy that describes storage in units of food items? He is 6’
Is the hr-v available in europe? Specifically germany
The thing with Honda is either you get a enthusiastic SI or Type R or you get a grocery pickers. Now this HRV is interesting since it kinda be both either purposely or not. But with this price point there is still the CX-30 to choose from.
what’s up with all the identical hrv’s?
HR-Verse
The no center armrest with no cup holders in the back and no charger ports in the back seat is a deal breaker for me.
why are there only HRVs on the road
New Outback XT test anytime soon? That could be interesting
Hi Ted
Hey!
I think that competition from Mazda is making Honda better. This has sleeker styling and a more upscale interior than the usual shitbox.
48V and multi link front.
Extra road noise deadening. Make it Acura.
People calling him so many different names in these comments lmaoooo
Good like Verry good
5:16 Rewatching just to catch the phone placement.
I'll be honest the has a ton of road noise
Does it have bose audio?
Unfortunately no. I think this was a big miss to gain market share in the segment.
Tht engine sounds like a vacuum cleaner.
It's looks like Hondas are slower nowadays. They have gained weight and size. A Civic LX takes over 9 seconds for a 0 to 60. 8 seconds would of been acceptable.
Man the HR-V would be the perfect enthusiast crossover, if only the engine wasn't anemic.
It’d be really cool with the si powertrain. Speed manual and the 1.5t haha
@@TedwardDrives It's basically a Civic SUV, and the 6 Speed is already available in the Civic Hatchback with both engines, but even the regular 1.5L turbo with the Si 6 speed, which is supposedly better would be great, or the K-Tuner calibration for this engine that brings it up tonthe power of the 1.5L would be nice.
Being a 2022 Civic Si owner commenting so positive about the HR-V ride and handling is saying a lot, but I would believe you would have optimized OEM handling with the Sport trim with the 18" wheels/tires.
The Civic Sport trims traditionally have more stiffer performance oriented suspension tuning for the coil springs and sway bars, as a friend and others stated that the HR-V Sport feels like a Civic Sport with the same engine, with a little expected body roll on fast turns or curves, and good, but slightly lighter steering feedback compared to the Civic Sport.
I perceive they could have made the suspension stuffer and the steering feel heavier, but, I sense Honda engineers intentionally tuned the HR-V Sport suspension and steering this way to better complement the consumer demographic that would buy the HR-V, especially the Sport trim, which will probably be the most popular trim model.
I wondered whybthevwentbdiwn from the 235 series tires to 225, but I also believe this would make it more agile on handling, with less tire drag. If it's not a clearance issue, the 235 tires from the Civic Sport could easily be swapped and stiffer springs and sway bar and other suspension components, when they become available.
But, Honda did everything as is for a specific design snd purpose.
I wanted a Boost Blue Pearl Civic Sport Hatchback, but the Urban Grey Pearl HR-V Sport FWD would be even more perfect for what I need and want.
Very disappointed there is no power lift gate. The Hyundai Tucson has had it for years.
That is my only wish for them to have. It could of been easily done
I think the car costs at least $3,000 more than it should.
Thanks Edward. It is a lot of car for the dough and it seems to have that Honda driving goddess vs. a car that drives like a toaster with wheels. I would be all in if they could do a Hybrid version using the CRV/Accord powertrain.
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@@brq44 Yeah, I should have looked before I posted it. I typed "Tedward" which the computer thinks should be corrected to "Edward".
Tedward, or anyone that wants to respond: I’ve been a huge fan for awhile, I was wondering, as a 16 year old with a part time job making a few grand a year, what is one of the cheapest cars to buy these days that I can fix up/modify in order to have the most enjoyable experience possible (preferably a manual)? Love what you do bro! 💪
Edit: Thank you everyone for your suggestions!
A older civic si. Definitely would make an enjoyable first car. That is what I would get
Older Civic Si is always a good choice, but I'm gonna go on a limb here and say the 2005 generation (can't remember which gen it is) of hyundai elantra.
I drove one for a while and they come standard with a manual transmission, along with very surprisingly good handling. The engine's nothing special, but it can feel a bit punchy at times and with some mods I'm confident you could have a punchy little car. It's not gonna break 6.5 seconds to 60 most likely, but it's a fun little car.
The only gripe I have about it is that the 4 speed automatic as an option sucks.
Honda fit
Its what the civic used to be but with modern safety amenities. And still fun to drive, and modify. Easy 40mpg to work too
@@ShaiyanHossain I was gonna say that too, that’s a good first car as well
Early 2000's Lexus IS300, Infiniti G35, and Acura TSX.
5:14 2 FINAL DESTINATION CARS AND 3 OF THE EXACT SAME CARS WTF
This is borderline unsafe. Most highway ramps are quite short. Good luck with a 80,000 lbs. semi barreling down the road and you're stuck there looking at it in horror while your car goes nowhere.
Damn, all these new Hondas that come with so many high tech features standard is making my 2018 civic hatch sport look sooooo dated in comparison
In my opinion a man should always choose the car over a woman since if you let a woman dictates what type of car you should drive there is a strong indication that the woman is a possessive and dominant one. If she really cares about you and what you like she should listen to you and this is what a healthy relationship should be built upon. A dominant type of woman will never build a long lasting relationship with you unless you are beta male which in this case this is what you get. I am not saying that she must let you drive a Ferrari or Porsche 911 over something more practical but forcing you to drive a Hyundai Santa Fe or CRV over a Civic SI or Turbo Mazda3 is just unacceptable.
Front looks like a Ford 😅
The Asian 2023 HRV looks much better with 177hp 1.5L turbo.
Too slow. Honda blew it not putting the 1.5L turbo in it. All the nice touch points and nice driving dynamics can't make up for the lack of power. I would rather they do what Chevy/Buick are doing with the 3 pot 1.3L turbo.
cbt u say ;)
~140hp ~130tq with AWD? That sounds frustrating 😅 it definitely looks better than a lot of the competition though
I believe that was the 1.8L in the previous HR-V based on the Fit platform. The N/A 2.0L engine this has from the Civic is 158/140... AWD is same power, great drive train, but it does slow it down 1+ second for the 0-60.
I’d take a Civic any day, this NA 2.0 is simply too underpowered. And that’s coming from someone driving a 1.8L Nissan Sentra which makes 20hp less than this lol
I’m surprised that this car doesn’t come with the 1.5t engine, the 10th gen civic hatchback comes with that engine standard. It’s great, nice amount of torque down low and plenty of passing power on the highway. I don’t know why Honda made the turbo engine a feature you have to pay for now
I just drove one and it actually felt pretty quick. It's definitely not underpowered.
That transmission is a big no. Engine always revving too high for my taste.
He had it all the time in S, not in D, mind you :P
We just test drove this car, it is a very very slow and cheap feeling car. Probably the worst car we have ever driven. Feels very loose and bouncy on every tiny bump. Steering feels very very loose. Just feels bad all-around.
Wow I just drove a 2022 model and feel the complete opposite. Lol
@@neil9658 That's crazy. It is severely underpowered. Even raising safety concerns when attempting to merge into traffic. This is a known issues and there are a lot of threads about it. The extremely weak engine has actually caused wrecks. The suspension is very loose and low grade. I mean I'm glad you like it, but it's very junky car. We went with a cx-30 amd it's not even close.
13 seconds
0-60 like 10sec. Nah
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