I don't always agree with your opinions, but your willingness to speak your mind and criticize cars in an intelligent manner is what gives you credibility, and keeps me coming back. Thanks for the video.
pretty smooth i think...i dont know too much about cars but im very happy with it...people i know that know about cars say its smooth and quiet because of the CVT engine??....not quite sure what that means but thats what they say. hope that helps!
Long live the manual in at least mid-level trim. The added room for both cargo and people make it a winner as well for me over the Fit. Definitely on my short list come this fall. Excellent review.
Once my lease is up next July, I'm buying this vehicle. I really like compact vehicles, ie Fit. My friend just recent got a new CRV, which I thought was a bit bulky and big for my taste. I guess Honda was thinking about another "niche" crowd when they made this - totally interested.
I own a 2015 Fit EX-L with CVT, I've put 8k km's on it. It's nice to finally have some options like Navi/sunroof/backup cams. I actually have no problem with the infotainment, since I used the steering wheel mounted controls for 99% of things. A few things I don't like about it compared to the last gen, and what I'm hoping are resolved in the HR-V: (1) At almost every adjustment, the top portion of the steering wheel blocks the top half of the speedometer. (2) Window-level cup holder on driver's side is directly in front of the defrost vent, and has a flimsy flap on it, which falls open often. Window-level cup holder for passenger is now gone. (3) Driver's arm rest is too low. Common in too many cars these days. Last gen had a flimsy one, but it was at a good height. (4). Leather seats are heated and look good - but are typical Honda - which means zero support and very uncomfortable. Would have been nice to have 'good' seats instead of 'good looking' seats. (5) Gas mileage with the CVT is not even close to as good as last gen's 5spd. Updated L/100k (mpg) monitoring aside, I'm getting about 150kms less per tank on the highway than I did with my '09 5spd - same tank size (40L). (6) For $29k taxes included (Canadian $), I was expecting a stereo with a little more power. 180w is kind of pathetic for 2015.
+Baconator James I'm planing to buy fit or HR-V but they haven't arrived in my country yet so there isn't much information about them. could you share your l/100km consumption? petrol is really expensive in my country and if it's too high, i might have to consider diesel option. (As you know factory numbers are all lies)
+tardigrad My Fit is between 6-8L on average, mostly city or 100km/h driving at around 20ft above sea level, not too many hills. This fuel consumption is what's reported to me via the car's computer, which is, I'm told, more accurate than the last one. I had a 2009 Fit (5spd) that averaged 5.5L, but that was likely incorrect and Honda's recently been forced to comply with a more accurate estimate. When I test drove the HR-V, it was so underpowered, I thought it was a joke. That said, it's still a good AWD option if you just want a Fit with AWD. It, however, got around 11-13L per 100k. So did the Mazda CX-3 I test drove. If you don't need AWD, I'd choose the Fit over everything in its class by a longshot - except maybe for the Mazda 3, then it's a closer race. The Fit's versatility is what breaks that tie.
thank you for your explanation and time. HR-V will come only with FWD in my country and both Fit and HR-V will have lower engines. Fit will be only with 1.3 petrol and HR-V will be 1.5 petrol... my first choice would be Fit but my wife wants a bigger car to be not disturbed by some morons on the roads and I think she is right about it... tough choice for me and I guess I won't be able to decide without seeing price of both cars... thanks again
+tardigrad no problem. HRV is just taller and wider - which is nice, but you should check the Fit's ability to ...fit.... anything before buying. I helped a friend move, and actually fit his couch in my '09. Good luck!
I am just curious... I already have my Honda HR-V EX-L... does the trunk open automatically? or do I still need to press the button at the trunk door? or can I just press the trunk button on the key and it will open automatically?
I am sorry but I don't think the value for the money is here. One CAN get a CRV for 22-24K (LX) get more room, power and still get similar MPG numbers. This will sell like hotcakes because it is the new fashion, but for better value I can't believe people dont see the ripoff this is. This should be priced at 20 max to make sense and with the LX at 17K.
cassmanio You have a point, but if the hrv is priced at 17k then it will eat a lot of civic sales for honda. LX is priced to about 20k which is fine. An LX crv will cost around 26 27k after tax and fees depending on state and EX about 30k driveout price.
cassmanio I think you are comparing street price of the CRV to MSRP of the HRV. Tight now, the Honda USA website has the CRV start at $23445. Starting MSRP for the HRV starts at $19115. That's $4330 difference between the CRV and the HRV. That's quite a bit of difference.
+cassmanio very true..my cousin just bought a CR-V for about the same price i bought my HRV but the thing is for me anyway--its about looks im a college student.....he is a family man.... i really love still looking and feeling young in my HRV ---this was an upgrade from my 09 corolla...so im happy i upgraded in size while still looking young
I don't always agree with your opinions, but your willingness to speak your mind and criticize cars in an intelligent manner is what gives you credibility, and keeps me coming back. Thanks for the video.
I have this and I LOVE IT
i can fit so many things in my car and comfortably fit my friends and family. Its great for the price!
I love my car
pretty smooth i think...i dont know too much about cars but im very happy with it...people i know that know about cars say its smooth and quiet because of the CVT engine??....not quite sure what that means but thats what they say.
hope that helps!
Does it handle like a car... I have an older CRV and looking to get one of these and want something that handles more like a car.
Long live the manual in at least mid-level trim. The added room for both cargo and people make it a winner as well for me over the Fit. Definitely on my short list come this fall. Excellent review.
Great job, Steve!
This will take some sales from the larger CR-V.
Well played, Honda. A future hit.
I currently have an older CRV and I'm looking to get a smaller suv that handles more like a car. This will most likely be my next purchase.
If u ever seen one on the road, it actually looks pretty huge lol
Only if they sold this AWD, manual, and navigation I would buy this in a heartbeat.
Once my lease is up next July, I'm buying this vehicle. I really like compact vehicles, ie Fit. My friend just recent got a new CRV, which I thought was a bit bulky and big for my taste. I guess Honda was thinking about another "niche" crowd when they made this - totally interested.
I own a 2015 Fit EX-L with CVT, I've put 8k km's on it. It's nice to finally have some options like Navi/sunroof/backup cams. I actually have no problem with the infotainment, since I used the steering wheel mounted controls for 99% of things. A few things I don't like about it compared to the last gen, and what I'm hoping are resolved in the HR-V: (1) At almost every adjustment, the top portion of the steering wheel blocks the top half of the speedometer. (2) Window-level cup holder on driver's side is directly in front of the defrost vent, and has a flimsy flap on it, which falls open often. Window-level cup holder for passenger is now gone. (3) Driver's arm rest is too low. Common in too many cars these days. Last gen had a flimsy one, but it was at a good height. (4). Leather seats are heated and look good - but are typical Honda - which means zero support and very uncomfortable. Would have been nice to have 'good' seats instead of 'good looking' seats. (5) Gas mileage with the CVT is not even close to as good as last gen's 5spd. Updated L/100k (mpg) monitoring aside, I'm getting about 150kms less per tank on the highway than I did with my '09 5spd - same tank size (40L). (6) For $29k taxes included (Canadian $), I was expecting a stereo with a little more power. 180w is kind of pathetic for 2015.
+Baconator James I'm planing to buy fit or HR-V but they haven't arrived in my country yet so there isn't much information about them. could you share your l/100km consumption? petrol is really expensive in my country and if it's too high, i might have to consider diesel option. (As you know factory numbers are all lies)
+tardigrad My Fit is between 6-8L on average, mostly city or 100km/h driving at around 20ft above sea level, not too many hills. This fuel consumption is what's reported to me via the car's computer, which is, I'm told, more accurate than the last one. I had a 2009 Fit (5spd) that averaged 5.5L, but that was likely incorrect and Honda's recently been forced to comply with a more accurate estimate. When I test drove the HR-V, it was so underpowered, I thought it was a joke. That said, it's still a good AWD option if you just want a Fit with AWD. It, however, got around 11-13L per 100k. So did the Mazda CX-3 I test drove. If you don't need AWD, I'd choose the Fit over everything in its class by a longshot - except maybe for the Mazda 3, then it's a closer race. The Fit's versatility is what breaks that tie.
thank you for your explanation and time. HR-V will come only with FWD in my country and both Fit and HR-V will have lower engines. Fit will be only with 1.3 petrol and HR-V will be 1.5 petrol... my first choice would be Fit but my wife wants a bigger car to be not disturbed by some morons on the roads and I think she is right about it... tough choice for me and I guess I won't be able to decide without seeing price of both cars... thanks again
+tardigrad no problem. HRV is just taller and wider - which is nice, but you should check the Fit's ability to ...fit.... anything before buying. I helped a friend move, and actually fit his couch in my '09. Good luck!
Worth mentioning, now that I have closer to 20k kms on it, the consumption is about a full L/100k better than before the first oil change
It's getting rare to see manual transmission in the U.S. Sad. I 'm glad car companies are still offering them. Much more enjoyable to drive IMO.
I so hope they ditch the 1.8 old civic engine and put the 1.5 turbo earth dreams. And if they offered a 6 speed manual AWD, WOW that would be AWESOME
I want one...but how is the rear visibility with that tiny window?
does it has 1 or 2 cameras on the mirror? because i saw only one on the right
Just one.
@@stevehammes
ok thanks
im about to buy a 2016 ex version, does it come with in built gps?
This will be launched in India or not?
plz reply
Steve, do you know which trim levels of the HRV are available with the manual transmission? Honda doesn't say anything about it on their website.
thecarelectronicguy Only 2WD LX and EX.
TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes Ok, thank you!
what puts me off this car is most reviewers say its not a long distance car.. Maybe the new Tucson is better?
I think I would go with the subaru crosstrek, made in Japan versus Mexico and has full time awd.
Christopher .WalkenPNW Certainly a viable alternative.
hmm Hrv is a popular Air purifying unit in New Zealand .. xP
Is HR-V considered a mini SUV or a hatchback? i can't tell.
Suv
i realy love this HR-V but unfornately, it is not available in my country. i have not more option besides chevy trax, kia soul
Please review the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk!
chris diaz May 21
I am just curious... I already have my Honda HR-V EX-L... does the trunk open automatically? or do I still need to press the button at the trunk door? or can I just press the trunk button on the key and it will open automatically?
+clapicusrein David the hell is wrong with you? you 9 or something.
I am sorry but I don't think the value for the money is here. One CAN get a CRV for 22-24K (LX) get more room, power and still get similar MPG numbers. This will sell like hotcakes because it is the new fashion, but for better value I can't believe people dont see the ripoff this is. This should be priced at 20 max to make sense and with the LX at 17K.
cassmanio You have a point, but if the hrv is priced at 17k then it will eat a lot of civic sales for honda. LX is priced to about 20k which is fine. An LX crv will cost around 26 27k after tax and fees depending on state and EX about 30k driveout price.
cassmanio I think you are comparing street price of the CRV to MSRP of the HRV. Tight now, the Honda USA website has the CRV start at $23445. Starting MSRP for the HRV starts at $19115. That's $4330 difference between the CRV and the HRV. That's quite a bit of difference.
+cassmanio
very true..my cousin just bought a CR-V for about the same price i bought my HRV but the thing is
for me anyway--its about looks
im a college student.....he is a family man.... i really love still looking and feeling young in my HRV ---this was an upgrade from my 09 corolla...so im happy i upgraded in size while still looking young
This HR-V is seriously under power and its fuel consumption is not that impressive at all. CX-3 or Crosstrek will be a better alternative.
that HRV is so slow my mtn bike could get to the hills faster than it can.
Sorry say this but i would reather have the honda crosstour then this pos. By the way honda crosstour is still made today. Short lived my ass!
CRV MUCH BETTER! !!!
Agree. But crosstour even better.
looks Hyundaish old model.
Don´t like it