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I’m still peeved how Honda refuses to give the CR-V features that the Accord has. They really dropped the ball when it comes to asking price and what’s included.
yes i completely agree! with that price point they should have the 360 cam and those rear ventilated seats!!!! In other countries they all had that feature, but not in the US. Maybe because of Acura? i dont know
I was super impressed with it when I test drove it. Super smooth and felt very well built. Bummer that it skimps on some features its competitors have given its now 42K price tag for the Sport Touring.
I’m guessing that the 2026 refresh (assuming Honda refreshes its vehicles on the fourth year of its generation) will include a fully digital gauge cluster.
I can say that when I test drove a 23 CRV Hybrid when we were toying with replacing our 16 CRV Touring, the difference in acceleration wsa very notable. Like Night & Day compaed to the 16 CRV. I should note that after 8 years of ownership (may 2016 - our 4th CRV since 2007 [all leased until a purcahse of the 16 CRV (2010, 2013 {which had the AirBag issue} , we Never had One Problem with any of THEM! Just change the oil and other fluids when necessary & batteries, tires and away We Go. This 25 Model is enticing with just a few reservations....I need to do more "homework" concerning the Hybriod batteries (catching fire, wearing out and the expenses involved to maintain vs. a non Hybrid model). Concerns of Hybrid technology which is more complicated in the interests of getting more MPGs!.
I just watched this and 2025 Tuscan videos back to back. In top hybrid, nonPHEV, trim they are priced about the same. However look at what Tuscan offers that Honda doesn't: Full Digital cockpit Heads-up display Panoramic Sun Roof 360 Camera Heated and Ventilated front seats Heated rear seats 3 Years Maintenance 5 Years Limited Warranty 10 Years powertrain warranty Smartphone app for life (for original owner) and more horsepower I think the choice is clear.
I live in Asia and own the hybrid version RS e:HEV and it has almost all the features you mentioned are missing (same case with Europe). It seems Honda NA is keeping the CR-V from competing directly with the Acura RDX which is also available in North America market. I have seen some owners order those parts as replacements from other markets.
If Honda don't change the infotainment system, the gauge cluster put a panoramic roof on put heated seats. Heck even rear window sun shades. Anything like that? I'm going for the Hyundai Tucson or the Nissan rogue Honda's. Just missing stuff. It said miss opportunity especially the competition having all of the features that people want and need inside their car. Honda please upgrade the CRV with a 12.3 in screen. Heck, even a 14.6 in screen and put a new digital gauge cluster. Cluster put a panoramic roof, hated seats heated and ventilated. Front seats. Heck even heated and ventilated rear seats. So if you really want it to cargo area is good for me. But Honda. Please step up you again and put a 360 camera too
Yes, you cite some Features included in those cars, However, aside from some missing features, you just can't beat Honda's resale Values! The best in the Business. Yeah, I wish this 25 CRV Sport Touring Hybrid should have included the Over -Hyped panaramic Sunroof (I have on in my 22 MDX - other than propmpted by my Grandaughter, I never use it) ,it should have Ventulated seats (thatt's a Big One), and Power telescoping steering wheel adjustment, and a larger InfoT. screen. A HUD wopuld really Nice too.
Unfortunately, Honda is still relying on their past reputation and not offering nearly as much as several other competitors and we all know who they are. Also 23,24 & 25 are all the same car for cost increases each year.
AGREED!!!…..I have a 2024 Accord Sport Hybrid…but I was able to snag a donut spare at my local tire shop for 50 bucks. And I already had an extra jack and lug wrench in my garage. But def insane on Hondas part not to include that on these vehicles
This was extremely helpful as usual Car Confections! Not familiar with hybrids, how do the batteries do in snow? is it a must to keep some type of battery heater?
That's not a revelation. Warranty programs are already a well known part of each car manufacturers business model. Honda normally don't have a substantial warranty because they make a reliable powertrain. Honda assumes that if one of their cars break down with low mileage it was likely due to something the owner/driver did wrong. If a vehicle doesn't break down then there's no need for a huge and expensive warranty program and those company funds can be used to improve the car or keep the MSRP low. An example of an opposite business model would be Hyundai. Hyundai offer extensive warranties, but that money to replace engines and transmissions for their customers has to come from somewhere. The Koreans have chosen a business model that prioritizes warranty service over reliability. The 'pathetic' Honda warranty comes with a pretense that people already know Honda make reliable cars so an extensive warranty program would be a waste of resources.
@@joewozniak2231 i had toyota corrolla 2020 before this. what i noticed is the adaptive cruise control of corolla was better than my honda crv. in rainy conditions the Honda logo gets dirty and error comes, never happened on corolla .
@@damienamado you ain’t figured it out Honda interiors- copy audi Honda HR-V- copy bread basket Honda civic- copy VW jetta Honda accord- copy Audi A7 Honda CR-V- copy VW Tiguan Honda Pilot-Cooy Dodge Durango Honda Passport- do what GM would do Honda Odyssey- an actual somewhat original idea
Agreed!!!….i had the 1.5 turbo in my 2023 accord LX…It was terrible IMO….just the 1.5 in general. I test drove an Integra with it…in both the CVT and manual. ..underwhelming for sure…But according to Honda. The 2.0 had low sales,hence the discontinuation.
@@Derek-pq3zb back in the 90s the 1.5 were for small cars like the civics and small hatch backs. Never thought it would be in a crv. A crv where you might have a heavy load such as long trips, heavy luggage in a 1.5….
We are missing too many features like ventilation and heated second row… we are also missing a bigger display… Mazda and rogue have way better screen size. Even the 360 camera. Missing too much for this price point
@@Zach-bg6ub oh, I knew they had one in development....didn't realize it was so close to be released. I still wouldn't go for it, with Mazda's awful infotainment, but glad to see the hybrids taking off and Mazda finally joining.
Sorry but compared to some of the competitors it lacks a lot especially considering this is the top of the line trim. Take a fully loaded Kia Sorento X Line Prestige for example, the CRV interior looks so cheap & lacks a lot of the technology the Sorento has for roughly the same cost. If you look at the CRV & the RAV4s interior they look similar, cheap & very dated compared to the competition.
Yeah!, Wtf Honda?! Ventilated Seats, Heated Rear Seats, Head Up Display, Digital Gauge Cluster, Rear Window Sunshades, Panoramic Moonroof, 360 Camera and standard HomeLink is all available in other rivals! I would take a CX-5 over this, it’s much better, more reliable and has more features for the same price.
I hate that Honda only offers black wheels on the hybrid CR-V in all trims, even the top trim. I cannot stand black wheels. Otherwise, I like everything else about the hybrid CR-V.
Sure gets better the more you drive...like a great wife that takes years to prove she is a good wife. Having fun with a female in 1 night stand cannot prove how great a wife, mother, lifetime partner she is, just like the many vehicles you and all reviewers do with 1 time driving
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I’m still peeved how Honda refuses to give the CR-V features that the Accord has. They really dropped the ball when it comes to asking price and what’s included.
They have the Passport…
Loaded accord isn't cheap
@@khuetruong4767 $40,000 is pretty average, but most people would get by with the ICE Sport-L. Not everyone wants a hybrid.
Lack of air vents for rear passengers in the Accord NO GOOD.
CRV has them, non in the HRV as well.
@@louiep9862 My Accord Touring has them.
lack of 360 cam and vented seats is a BIG BUMMER! which is too bad b/c otherwise it seems like a great car.
yes i completely agree! with that price point they should have the 360 cam and those rear ventilated seats!!!! In other countries they all had that feature, but not in the US. Maybe because of Acura? i dont know
There’s a reason why rav4 is more popular. No fog lights either. All that I’d choose rav4 over this even though I’d like to choose this.
5-10K?
The way you split your videos into different sections, I love that so much. Makes you stick till the end which is really good. 1M gang soon. 🎉
Thank you, friend! 😁
They need to offer more interior colors for the Sport models along with the larger infotainment screen that the accord has
I was super impressed with it when I test drove it. Super smooth and felt very well built. Bummer that it skimps on some features its competitors have given its now 42K price tag for the Sport Touring.
I’m guessing that the 2026 refresh (assuming Honda refreshes its vehicles on the fourth year of its generation) will include a fully digital gauge cluster.
Honda & Mazda are the kings of paying more and getting less
I can say that when I test drove a 23 CRV Hybrid when we were toying with replacing our 16 CRV Touring, the difference in acceleration wsa very notable. Like Night & Day compaed to the 16 CRV. I should note that after 8 years of ownership (may 2016 - our 4th CRV since 2007 [all leased until a purcahse of the 16 CRV (2010, 2013 {which had the AirBag issue} , we Never had One Problem with any of THEM! Just change the oil and other fluids when necessary & batteries, tires and away We Go. This 25 Model is enticing with just a few reservations....I need to do more "homework" concerning the Hybriod batteries (catching fire, wearing out and the expenses involved to maintain vs. a non Hybrid model). Concerns of Hybrid technology which is more complicated in the interests of getting more MPGs!.
I just watched this and 2025 Tuscan videos back to back. In top hybrid, nonPHEV, trim they are priced about the same. However look at what Tuscan offers that Honda doesn't:
Full Digital cockpit
Heads-up display
Panoramic Sun Roof
360 Camera
Heated and Ventilated front seats
Heated rear seats
3 Years Maintenance
5 Years Limited Warranty
10 Years powertrain warranty
Smartphone app for life (for original owner)
and more horsepower
I think the choice is clear.
when i pointed this out in their last CR-V video, honda fanboys came out with torches and pitchforks 😞
Heads-Up Display? Not in the US.
You forgot "baby mode" on the Tucson. Hyundai is killing it with features.
@@mjg1544 It does in the US for 2025
@@sparklander yeah you’re right. I noticed that when I looked up the top trim Hybrid. Still beats the CR-V even without power folding mirrors.
Awesome, trusted and proven vehicle.
I live in Asia and own the hybrid version RS e:HEV and it has almost all the features you mentioned are missing (same case with Europe). It seems Honda NA is keeping the CR-V from competing directly with the Acura RDX which is also available in North America market. I have seen some owners order those parts as replacements from other markets.
wish they would upgrade the tech but it's still a solid car
If Honda don't change the infotainment system, the gauge cluster put a panoramic roof on put heated seats. Heck even rear window sun shades. Anything like that? I'm going for the Hyundai Tucson or the Nissan rogue Honda's. Just missing stuff. It said miss opportunity especially the competition having all of the features that people want and need inside their car. Honda please upgrade the CRV with a 12.3 in screen. Heck, even a 14.6 in screen and put a new digital gauge cluster. Cluster put a panoramic roof, hated seats heated and ventilated. Front seats. Heck even heated and ventilated rear seats. So if you really want it to cargo area is good for me. But Honda. Please step up you again and put a 360 camera too
I get it, but if you only knew how bad the last generation infotainment system was. The new system is much better.
You can have all of that for about $5k more. Or you can get an Acura RDX.
Yes, you cite some Features included in those cars, However, aside from some missing features, you just can't beat Honda's resale Values! The best in the Business. Yeah, I wish this 25 CRV Sport Touring Hybrid should have included the Over -Hyped panaramic Sunroof (I have on in my 22 MDX - other than propmpted by my Grandaughter, I never use it) ,it should have Ventulated seats (thatt's a Big One), and Power telescoping steering wheel adjustment, and a larger InfoT. screen. A HUD wopuld really Nice too.
I would look at the Mazda cx50 or even the cx5. Nissan rogue has come a long way but that ecvt may be a problem. Look at the jd power ratings for all.
Love your car video guy
Good God, that grill will be a nightmare to clean the bugs out of.
Unfortunately, Honda is still relying on their past reputation and not offering nearly as much as several other competitors and we all know who they are. Also 23,24 & 25 are all the same car for cost increases each year.
Awesome video!
Thanks!
IMO the #1 missing feature in the Honda CR-V hybrid trims is no spare tire 👎
AGREED!!!…..I have a 2024 Accord Sport Hybrid…but I was able to snag a donut spare at my local tire shop for 50 bucks. And I already had an extra jack and lug wrench in my garage. But def insane on Hondas part not to include that on these vehicles
My dudes love y’all’s videos ❤❤❤
Thanks!
Honda skimps down on some of the features, e.g. ventilated front seats, since they want you to move up to the Acura RDX to get them.
When the next gen RAV4 is announced, look out. I just hope Toyota doesn’t disappoint like Honda did with the CRV.
This was extremely helpful as usual Car Confections! Not familiar with hybrids, how do the batteries do in snow? is it a must to keep some type of battery heater?
In very cold weather, the gas engine will run until it has warmed all the necessary components
is it good uphill? or does it feel sluggish?
It pulls great uphill I own one
it’s a honda it’s slow and sluggish
@@BB2001hjkhybrid motors and with AWD
@@KenjiEspresso barely 200hp it’s a slug
Looked at the CRV, both ice and hybrid. Mom and I drove both and did oour research...We bought an Outback XT. Beautiful road car (sorry)
Could you guys start providing 0-60 data? Using a vbox or similar?
Great review!
Thanks! Maybe in the future we could add that. As for now, Car and Driver puts the 0-60 mph at 7.9s.
Excellent review!😸
Thank you! 😁
Thank you for taking the height measurement of the cargo
You bet!
Too many key features are missing.
It's unfortunate how pathetic their warranty is
That's not a revelation. Warranty programs are already a well known part of each car manufacturers business model. Honda normally don't have a substantial warranty because they make a reliable powertrain. Honda assumes that if one of their cars break down with low mileage it was likely due to something the owner/driver did wrong. If a vehicle doesn't break down then there's no need for a huge and expensive warranty program and those company funds can be used to improve the car or keep the MSRP low. An example of an opposite business model would be Hyundai. Hyundai offer extensive warranties, but that money to replace engines and transmissions for their customers has to come from somewhere. The Koreans have chosen a business model that prioritizes warranty service over reliability. The 'pathetic' Honda warranty comes with a pretense that people already know Honda make reliable cars so an extensive warranty program would be a waste of resources.
@@jordanimatedstreaming imho If you make a more reliable car, you should offer a longer warranty. Not a shorter one
@@user-rw7xd7qy3jthen try a chinese car they're offering 10 yrs warranty
@@jordanimatedstreamingthat’s a cop out and Honda knows it.
My CRV 2025 Touring makes a loud noise uphill? is this normal?
not sure how, but i'm getting between 39-45mpg in my crv hybrid touring. bought it in May 2024.
Most people don't drive conservatively so with a little effort you can easily surpass the estimated MPG
Same. 2025 hybrid touring. Rides so smooth and quiet. I love Toyota but Rav 4 rides rough compared to this.
@@joewozniak2231 i had toyota corrolla 2020 before this. what i noticed is the adaptive cruise control of corolla was better than my honda crv. in rainy conditions the Honda logo gets dirty and error comes, never happened on corolla .
@@ankurmasih7366 interesting. Many manufacturers use the logo as the sensor for adaptive cruise however.
i test drove one...I thought it drove very well, but the seats are pretty hard and not so comfortable...compared to say the Pilot
VW Tiguan called and wants its styling back
Huh???
@@damienamado you ain’t figured it out
Honda interiors- copy audi
Honda HR-V- copy bread basket
Honda civic- copy VW jetta
Honda accord- copy Audi A7
Honda CR-V- copy VW Tiguan
Honda Pilot-Cooy Dodge Durango
Honda Passport- do what GM would do
Honda Odyssey- an actual somewhat original idea
@@BB2001hjk the others I can see, but the crv really doesn’t look anything like a Tiguan in my opinion.
My next vehicle even though the warranty is straight cheeks.
The hybrid road noise is worst compared to the non hybrid.
this SUV looks good. But it could be better. hope honda do some updates.
You think if we wait a couple years theyll add features like ventilated front seats or rear heated seats?
Perhaps. But historically Honda refreshes don't add many new features. Hopefully they listen to the customers.
Honda do put 360 camera and head up display in crv it just when it come to america it not there.so many feature has been taking out for america market
Including 3rd row seats in other parts of the world.
European CRV has all the missing features. Skip the US CRV for now, better options out there…..😮
Maybe add "Hybrid" to title. Thanks.
Only thing this puts me off is the smal engine turbo.
Should be a 2.0 or 2.5 n/a petrol engine.
1.5 turbo? On a crv?? …
Agreed!!!….i had the 1.5 turbo in my 2023 accord LX…It was terrible IMO….just the 1.5 in general. I test drove an Integra with it…in both the CVT and manual. ..underwhelming for sure…But according to Honda. The 2.0 had low sales,hence the discontinuation.
@@Derek-pq3zb back in the 90s the 1.5 were for small cars like the civics and small hatch backs.
Never thought it would be in a crv. A crv where you might have a heavy load such as long trips, heavy luggage in a 1.5….
Its funny (sad) that people flock to buy such a basic bare bones product and have the nerve to say "but its a Honda" as if that means anything today.
Howcome for safety ratings there hyundai has better scires tgan honda? 😒
We are missing too many features like ventilation and heated second row… we are also missing a bigger display… Mazda and rogue have way better screen size. Even the 360 camera. Missing too much for this price point
CX-50 and Rogue don't come in hybrids...huge drawback these days. Edit: apparently CX-50 coming out with hybrid soon.
@@jefff7287 your wrong, Cx-50 is coming with a hybrid.
@@Zach-bg6ub oh, I knew they had one in development....didn't realize it was so close to be released. I still wouldn't go for it, with Mazda's awful infotainment, but glad to see the hybrids taking off and Mazda finally joining.
@@jefff7287 True! And they are pairing the engine with Toyota’s hybrid!
This crv or rav4 xse hybrid?
CRV
In Canada, we have thé Bach heated seat
Hi does canadian model comes with the indirect tpms system I realize the 🇺🇸 model does
Sorry but compared to some of the competitors it lacks a lot especially considering this is the top of the line trim. Take a fully loaded Kia Sorento X Line Prestige for example, the CRV interior looks so cheap & lacks a lot of the technology the Sorento has for roughly the same cost. If you look at the CRV & the RAV4s interior they look similar, cheap & very dated compared to the competition.
Yeah!, Wtf Honda?! Ventilated Seats, Heated Rear Seats, Head Up Display, Digital Gauge Cluster, Rear Window Sunshades, Panoramic Moonroof, 360 Camera and standard HomeLink is all available in other rivals! I would take a CX-5 over this, it’s much better, more reliable and has more features for the same price.
No spare tire??? WTF?
10:15 -> "something we would like to see" Have you ever considered purchasing or purchased a Honda? Why are you hoping for more expensive vehicles?
We don't want them to charge more but to include more features at this price point. This is already one of the more expensive options in the segment.
That is a lousy looking infotainment system it’s very small
The interior is terrible. These legacy manufacturers are becoming extinct at their own hands.
That is one sad interior
I hate that Honda only offers black wheels on the hybrid CR-V in all trims, even the top trim. I cannot stand black wheels. Otherwise, I like everything else about the hybrid CR-V.
Aftermarket Rims? But the Honda rims have sound deadening material in them.
@@bryb2644 Yeah, if you want to spend an extra $2K and have 4 black wheels sitting in your garage.
@@ctclardy I’ll buy em off you.
turbo and cvt is all you need to know 👎👎👎👎
Just get an Equinox, Honda is not innovative at all.
Sure gets better the more you drive...like a great wife that takes years to prove she is a good wife. Having fun with a female in 1 night stand cannot prove how great a wife, mother, lifetime partner she is, just like the many vehicles you and all reviewers do with 1 time driving