I've had this car for one month, and here are my thoughts: Positives: The engine noise isn’t bad at all. In fact, I’ve only noticed it a few times when pressing the pedal aggressively. If the reviewer hadn’t mentioned it, I probably wouldn’t have thought to bring it up. The soundproofing is incredible. I once had to yell through a closed window to explain something to my wife, and she didn’t hear a thing-impressive. The engine’s reliability lives up to Honda’s reputation-rock solid. The Honda eCVT transmission is nothing like a traditional CVT or Toyota’s eCVT. Honda’s design is genius-it doesn’t use gears in the usual sense. Instead, the engine powers a generator connected to two electric motors, which drive the car up to 120 km/h. Beyond that, a clutch engages, and the engine takes over directly on petrol. The transition is so smooth and seamless-you’re going to love it. Visibility is excellent. The high seating position and large windows give you a clear, commanding view of the road. The base model is well-equipped with all the essentials. Most of the optional extras are cosmetic, so you can save money without missing out on anything important. Fuel economy is fantastic-I’ve barely noticed the need to refuel. Negatives: The boot space is on the smaller side, especially considering how much legroom the back seats have. That said, the Magic Seats system helps offset this by giving you more flexibility for larger loads. It’s more of a city car than a highway cruiser. If you spend most of your time on the motorway, you might want something with a bit more power. But let’s face it-speedy cars are becoming a thing of the past with manufacturers downsizing engines to meet eco standards. Verdict: My budget was 29K EUR, and for that price, the only real competitor was the Toyota C-HR. While the C-HR might be slightly better overall, I just couldn’t get past its looks-it’s so ugly! For a little extra, the Mazda CX-30 mild hybrid is a perfect alternative, but I was determined not to spend a single euro more. Ultimately, I chose this beauty, and I have no regrets.
@philipped7 AWD adds a lot of weight. I have a 2009 Renault Koleos AWD and I've used 4WD maybe a dozen times since 2010. It's not a big car but it still weights 1640kg and has awful fuel economy.
That's nice the engine has remained reliable after 1 month of use. I'd be a little concerned if it hadn't though... Maybe hold off on that judgement for a few more years mate
I had a hrv for 4 days going from Worcester to bath then to Bracknell and back and the engine wasn't that bad, it has simulated hear changes with the ecvt box. If you drive normally you don't notice the engine noise. I liked it.
I’ve had this facelift HRV for a few months now and I absolutely adore this car. It’s super comforable, very economic and the ride is very smooth. My average fuel consumption is 4.9l/100km and the lowest I went was 3.7l/100km. It’s a lovely car but if you need more power you should look elsewhere. For me it’s absolutely enough.
Had mine since 2023, great car, average 60mpg, don’t really notice the engine noise too much. Great practicality especially with the magic seats and flat load space. In my deal I got 5 years servicing, 5 year warranty and 5 years breakdown cover, what’s not to like?
We bought a new one, just launched model (the showroom car in the Cardiff dealership) in 2022 and are extremely pleased with it. MPG is nearly always over 50 and we bought it when it was on offer with a five year warranty, servicing plan included and breakdown cover and 5 years 5% apr purchase. Don’t find it too noisy. Bob M.
In real life, with 3-4 people inside, you could crash during overtaking due to a lack of power. Yes, this engine is decent, but there should be an option for more powerful engines and AWD.
@@rc666 Kia, Hyundai, Skoda, Seat, VW, Mitsubishi.. they all provide different engines, and if you prefer more powerful you can have it. But not Honda. You get only one, not a powerful enough engine, and that's all. No other options.
I don't like SUVs but this honda does manage to turn my head on the street. Honda really pulled off some truly sleek and eye-catching designs in this generation
We own a Honda Hrv ,24 plate and I can inform you that the commentator here is very much over blowing the high revving. You really don,t notice it in the real world of ownership. We love our Honda and would recommend all day long.
Honda, like most car manufacturers, has many differences within each model depending on which country in which it is being sold. In Australia we don't have so many multiple trim levels, but the important parts are still pretty much the same. I recently bought a MY25 HR-V and I am very happy with my choice so far. My choice of alternative was a Toyota Yaris Cross, and I have no regrets of my decision. A few things to note, 1) in Australia the HR-V is legally required by Australian Design Rules to be sold as a 4-seater, not five. There is no centre seat belt fitted in the back. That is fine with me because there are only two of us. 2). Headroom in the back is only an issue for "six-footers". I am 170cm (about 5'8") and there is plenty of headroom. 3) The petrol engine does not make "a hell of a racket" under any normal circumstances. It is usually so quiet that it's hard to tell if it is actually running. I haven't driven any faster than 100km/hr and I'm not likely to because there are very few roads here with a higher speed limit. I have read that Honda has improved the sound deadening in the update model. 4) In Australia. all Hondas come with 5-year warranty with capped-price servicing and roadside assist. The warranty is extended to 8 years if you have the car serviced at a Honda dealer. 5) Price comparisons vary by country. In Australia, the HR-V is a bit dearer than a Yaris Cross, but somewhat cheaper than a Skoda Karoq or a Toyota Corolla Cross. And it is more easily available than either of the Toyotas. I received mine only one week after ordering, compared with many months for the Toyotas.
We signed for an e:HEV X earlier this month (Jan 25) but since we wanted green and none were available, have to wait until March. Apart from the red, my wife and I didn't like the other colours much and the green is limited to the hybrid models. Green is fairly unusual, especially in a pearl as opposed to a metallic. We are actually yet to see a green car, it was the only colour not in stock even in the higher model. Doubtless there are some in other dealers on the mainland, I'd imagine. At least we know we'll get 2025 manufacture.
@@fredrubble5024 when we bought ours (early December) there was an e:HEV X in Botanical Green sitting in the showroom. We wanted the same colour in an e:HEV L but were told that there would be none available until March. So we "compromised" and ordered Premium Crystal Red which was available in one week. We are very happy with our choice. No regrets.
@@peterneale6278 We have been told March for the Hev X. I thought to ask if the L would be quicker and they said May. I didn't really see the value in the extra $3000 though. The red is really nice, and the dealership has an L on the showroom floor, but the green is "special", only available on the hybrids and indeed the red is found across the Honda SUV range. It's all very strange, Honda considers the green to be the "hero" colour, and it's the one given out to journalists for reviews. I couldn't find it on any other Honda on their website. The rest of the colour palette is underwhelming, two pearl whites and a mid-dark grey which was the colour of the demonstrator we drove. Don't like that at all. You'd think the "hero" colour would be available to buy! The blue on the test car here is really nice, especially with the two-tone interior.
Never tried the Toyota engine, but the engine noise in my HRV is horrendous when climbing big hills (with a loaded car) or putting my foot down to overtake etc. I took mine back to the dealer after a couple of months because I thought there was something wrong with it! Apart from that, it's a good car.
@ A fully loaded hybrid car of that size in that price bracket (regardless of brand) is going to be noisy when climbing big hills. Only way to “reduce” that is to go to the next sized hybrid engine. Some cars do have a little more sound deadening materials but those will have other issues to consider.
Toyota has reduced the noise on the Yaris Cross by adding more insulation and thicker glass. It’s now less noisy than the HR-V. Honda could have done the same.
@@ffotograffydd Toyota needs to use more sound deadening materials due to the way their hybrids work/sound. I have found they do this by compromising in other areas. It is then up to the individual to identify your priorities. What are you having to give up. Although Toyota has got a leg up in some of their hybrids in the fact they still have a spare wheel. As far as the Honda personally I find it a more refined finish & overall better driving experience. Don’t get me wrong if I didn’t own a Honda I would probably have a Toyota
To reflect literally everyones comments, the engine noise just isnt that bad. At all. To be fair its quite a nice tone - and the simulated gears help. I just feel like UK car journos have a hard on for german marques.
Exactly, i'm so sick of people reviewing hybrids with cvts/faux-gearboxes Whinging bout engine noise when it's almost Never an issue other than the times you're Actually having to hoof it onto a motorway. Anyone with a lead gumboot for a foot should be looking Elsewhere anyway.
Virtually all hybrid cars suffer from this issue. Much of it is due to the ICE combustion design. It is based on the Atkinson cycle design, which unfortunately, tends to sound rough when under hard acceleration.
Why buy this car, it actually achieves its claimed MPG, it has no gearbox, it has an incredibly simple engine, it has all the tech as standard with lane keep and adaptive cruise that is better in use than the Tesla autopilot - I have both cars. It’s built in Japan which means it will not break - actual rather than perceived build quality is just much better than other cars. It’s cheap to run and insure, it’s very spacious and comfortable, because the front seat folds back flat you can load the longest IKEA boxes in it. Pick the Advance trim which is the second cheapest and you get every option you’re ever going to want. Basically a great second car to buy and forget about that just does every job very well. Downsides, the engine is a bit noisy. Things to improve, use the 2.0 engine and add a motor to the rear axle to make it 4wd.
Honda as it should be, properly made, psychical buttons, hybrid. Great car for older people. Just to bad Honda lost it's lust to attract younger drivers. Great video 🤟🤩
I really wanted one of these but the agricultural sound when accelerating put me off completely. Went CX30 instead and got better looks, better interior, better performance, better handling but with a small trade-off in economy. Never regretted it.
I have a Lexus ux250h (full hybrid) that does 0-60 in 8.4 seconds and a fuel consumption averaging 55mpg over the 7 months I’ve had it (mostly city driving). Both of those stats beat the Honda but the Honda does have more rear space. I believe both cars use a CVT ‘gearbox’ and both will make that ‘mooing’ noise under hard acceleration. You soon get used to it and it has never bothered me. Nobody buys a car like this for performance. This does look like a good car for build quality and should be reliable. It should hold it’s value reasonably well. Demand for full hybrids is on the rise.
@fredrubble5024 A full hybrid is a self-charging hybrid (it never gets plugged into an electricity supply). A 'plug-in hybrid' does not charge it's battery from the engine and needs charging from a chargepoint. Both types are often lazily referred to as hybrids but they are not the same thing.
In Australia and NZ, the HRV is a 4 seater... Yes you hear that right, it somehow doesn't meet safety standards because of a missing rear seatbelt, which makes it even less appealing... Such a waste especially given some of the good design features.
In AU a top tether is required for baby seats and capsules, Honda chose to not engineer the tether and so it's a 4-seater. I haven't had three people in the back of my car for decades and generally leave at least one, sometimes both seat folded down all the time. There's a UK test on UA-cam and the guy sits in the centre rear seat. It might suit legless dwarfs or children just out of child seats, normal people, no way.
I drive this one year now, I chose the HRV mostly for the looks in the Sand Khaki color 😊 To be honest, yes it´s not the quickest and quietest (engine + wind/road noise) Also a lot of hard plastic inside + carpet feels cheap + bodywork and bonnet are very thin/flexible (you can see the bonnet actually flex +120km/h) If you do a lot of highway or you drive often with passengers/cargo this car feels underpowered and will be disappointing and tiring. Luckely I drive 90% alone, mostly mixed roads and I´m not a ´fast´ driver, so I still enjoy it. But it has to be said, I was expecting a little more refinement from Honda.
YES!!! That's exactly his name (Steve Miley) so many people have recommended highly about him and am just starting with him from Brisbane Australia...🇦🇺
He's my family's personal Broker and also a personal Broker to many family's in the United states, he is licensed and a FINRA AGENT in the United States.
Just put a deposit on one, and yes the boot is small, smaller than our Peugeot 308 II's, it's the overall package we like. Australia doesn't get those really nice two-tone interiors and maybe fewer exterior colour choices too. We're getting Botanical Green which is a light to mid green pearl paint, only found on the hybrid models. The poor middle seat isn't an issue for us Aussies because we don't get one :) There's no tether point for a child seat so Honda made it a 4-seater for the Oz market. Every single test published here waffles on about the lack of the middle rear seat. Judging by this review, we're missing out on very little.
@@ericzaurrini8141 Yes, no green ones in Australia, at least in the mid-range model, which here loses the electric tailgate. Our Hondas are made in Japan, European ones may well be made in Europe. Don't know about UK stock, Australia is also right hand drive as is Japan. Your colour choices are different.
9:36 I had one and traded it in after 9 months because of the engine noise . But really more importantly because of the lack of power when the small battery is empty. Try to accelerate uphill on the motorway in the Ardennes and you know what I mean. Lots of noise for ages and nothing much in speed. Bought a Mazda instead. Much quieter, much more agile and yes, less efficient but what is a liter more per 100 km, nothing if you look at the total cost of a car.
Traded a Honda for a Mazda. I see you're a gentleman of fine taste. Personally I don't like SUVs, but you're getting the best and sleekest ones. Respect
At 12:21 Dug states there is a heated windscreen in the Advance trim. It does not. Not like the Ford quickclear windscreen. Some HR-V's have a heated strip in the glass underneath the windscreen wiper to help defrost the wiper blade. If anyone knows other wise, please correct me.
It's 5 years in AU and there have been offers with 7 years. Some runout (not HR-V) models it's 8. Is there a carmaker on the planet still with 3 years?
It is utterly baffeling to me why Honda didn't use the brilliant drivetrain or at least an e-transmission from the Civic, Z-rv, etc. And how on earth do they manage to make such unpractical cars considering the footprint, that is beyond me.
@ before the FL HrV had a standard CVT gearbox, Civic uses an E gearbox, same as electric cars, so it doesnt technically have a gearbox. Im not sure what the situation is like now. The drivetrain of the civic hybrid is entirely different, the car is mostly driven by an electric motor and the ICE engine servs as a generator of electricity
@ different engine. The eHRV has the 1.5 and the Civic has the two litre. Actually the noise isn’t really a problem unless you drive up hills a lot or accelerate fast. I do neither and regularly get 62 mpg, and sometimes in summer over 70. (UK). The car will cruise easily at 70 or 80 mph. I think the tester must have been flooring it a lot to get as low as 50mpg.
For a lot of people a layout like this will be versitile. My wife lowed the practicallity. If you most often are 1 or 2 persons and need to move a lot of different stuff on a daily basis without buying a big car, those Honda magic seats are awesome. Ps. VW group constantly have really high figures for carg capacity, but for an example Volvo havent. But Volvos have often been wider and are therefore more easy to load.
i think the biggest miss for this HRV is the cabin height space and the boot space. A downgrade from the previous gen. I had to duck in order not to bump my head on the frame.
Honda makes good cars, but I can't understand why their infotainment system needs to look dated. Just copy what others are doing and give it your own flavour.
Will it still be around in 5 years time when Honda hook up with Nissan? Will the Qashqai be the winner ? It's got a face on it only its mother could love.
It looks nice outside but looks is deceiving. Inside sucks, old school design never update itself like a decade behind in design. Engine is weak and insufficient for such a big and heavy body. Really old school and expensive.
Love the look but the engine noise was a big no for me thats why i settled for the 2019 honda hrv turbo version with red interior and its been perfect 1 year now ❤️❤️
Love the reliability but too much is wrong with it. Terrible interior design with a cheap knockoff ipad glued to the dashboard compared to Hyundai and Kia sweeping dashboards. The rear seats are a joke and they would have been better moving the seats forward to get a small boot instead of a tiny one. The magic seats look like deck chairs. Worst of all a hybrid should do better than 10 secs and this doesn't even get close. Any ownder Honda are lookign to partner with Nissan.
I like the look of both the interior and exterior of the HRV. Indeed, I did consider it. That said, the boot isn’t big enough and for the same money, you can buy a Lexus LBX.
Не розумію, що останнім часом роблять Toyota і Honda зі своїми найкращими моделями. Таке відчуття, що у них завівся якийсь КРІТ, який свідомо шкодить розвитку і продажам цих компаній. Бо відсутність простору для голови на 2му ряду сидінь і багажник у 300 літрів - це нонсенс, абсурд та неприйнятно у будь-якому випадку. I don't understand what Toyota and Honda have been doing with their best models lately. It feels like they have some kind of MOLE that is deliberately harming the development and sales of these companies. Because the lack of headroom in the 2nd row of seats and a 300-liter trunk are nonsense, absurd and unacceptable in any case.
I've had this car for one month, and here are my thoughts:
Positives:
The engine noise isn’t bad at all. In fact, I’ve only noticed it a few times when pressing the pedal aggressively. If the reviewer hadn’t mentioned it, I probably wouldn’t have thought to bring it up.
The soundproofing is incredible. I once had to yell through a closed window to explain something to my wife, and she didn’t hear a thing-impressive.
The engine’s reliability lives up to Honda’s reputation-rock solid.
The Honda eCVT transmission is nothing like a traditional CVT or Toyota’s eCVT. Honda’s design is genius-it doesn’t use gears in the usual sense. Instead, the engine powers a generator connected to two electric motors, which drive the car up to 120 km/h. Beyond that, a clutch engages, and the engine takes over directly on petrol. The transition is so smooth and seamless-you’re going to love it.
Visibility is excellent. The high seating position and large windows give you a clear, commanding view of the road.
The base model is well-equipped with all the essentials. Most of the optional extras are cosmetic, so you can save money without missing out on anything important.
Fuel economy is fantastic-I’ve barely noticed the need to refuel.
Negatives:
The boot space is on the smaller side, especially considering how much legroom the back seats have. That said, the Magic Seats system helps offset this by giving you more flexibility for larger loads.
It’s more of a city car than a highway cruiser. If you spend most of your time on the motorway, you might want something with a bit more power. But let’s face it-speedy cars are becoming a thing of the past with manufacturers downsizing engines to meet eco standards.
Verdict:
My budget was 29K EUR, and for that price, the only real competitor was the Toyota C-HR. While the C-HR might be slightly better overall, I just couldn’t get past its looks-it’s so ugly! For a little extra, the Mazda CX-30 mild hybrid is a perfect alternative, but I was determined not to spend a single euro more. Ultimately, I chose this beauty, and I have no regrets.
where do you live? the starting price fo this car is €40.000,- for this car in my country.
@philipped7 AWD adds a lot of weight. I have a 2009 Renault Koleos AWD and I've used 4WD maybe a dozen times since 2010. It's not a big car but it still weights 1640kg and has awful fuel economy.
@ it doesnt make sense to buy this car as AWD.
That's nice the engine has remained reliable after 1 month of use. I'd be a little concerned if it hadn't though... Maybe hold off on that judgement for a few more years mate
Physical climate controls how fantastic ❤
I had a hrv for 4 days going from Worcester to bath then to Bracknell and back and the engine wasn't that bad, it has simulated hear changes with the ecvt box. If you drive normally you don't notice the engine noise. I liked it.
I’ve had this facelift HRV for a few months now and I absolutely adore this car. It’s super comforable, very economic and the ride is very smooth. My average fuel consumption is 4.9l/100km and the lowest I went was 3.7l/100km. It’s a lovely car but if you need more power you should look elsewhere. For me it’s absolutely enough.
Had mine since 2023, great car, average 60mpg, don’t really notice the engine noise too much. Great practicality especially with the magic seats and flat load space. In my deal I got 5 years servicing, 5 year warranty and 5 years breakdown cover, what’s not to like?
the looks
@ - doesn’t bother me when I’m inside the car listening to the superb ICE system 😎
@@georgedaville4662 Lmao, over 10 sec from 0 - 100 km. In this day and age of sub 3 sec electric cars, who is still buying these turtle "cars".
@ - people who are not in a hurry 😂
I quite like the cars looks and all the climate controls, would you be able to fit a pedal cycle in the rear with the seats folded up?
We bought a new one, just launched model (the showroom car in the Cardiff dealership) in 2022 and are extremely pleased with it. MPG is nearly always over 50 and we bought it when it was on offer with a five year warranty, servicing plan included and breakdown cover and 5 years 5% apr purchase.
Don’t find it too noisy. Bob M.
In the real life you never have to accelerate hard the engine is strong enough with torque
In real life, with 3-4 people inside, you could crash during overtaking due to a lack of power. Yes, this engine is decent, but there should be an option for more powerful engines and AWD.
@@vladonikolchev The option is Porsche
@@rc666 Kia, Hyundai, Skoda, Seat, VW, Mitsubishi.. they all provide different engines, and if you prefer more powerful you can have it. But not Honda. You get only one, not a powerful enough engine, and that's all. No other options.
I don't like SUVs but this honda does manage to turn my head on the street. Honda really pulled off some truly sleek and eye-catching designs in this generation
We own a Honda Hrv ,24 plate and I can inform you that the commentator here is very much over blowing the high revving. You really don,t notice it in the real world of ownership. We love our Honda and would recommend all day long.
My sister owns new HRV and I can also confirm that noise is not an issue, but is not Lexus level at speed over 120 km/h.
@@slavomt5832 obviously but neither is the price 😊 I also own this HRV and I love it. The noise level is absolutely acceptable at 120km/h.
The engine rev is good to me, I think you are overplaying the issue
Honda, like most car manufacturers, has many differences within each model depending on which country in which it is being sold. In Australia we don't have so many multiple trim levels, but the important parts are still pretty much the same. I recently bought a MY25 HR-V and I am very happy with my choice so far. My choice of alternative was a Toyota Yaris Cross, and I have no regrets of my decision. A few things to note, 1) in Australia the HR-V is legally required by Australian Design Rules to be sold as a 4-seater, not five. There is no centre seat belt fitted in the back. That is fine with me because there are only two of us. 2). Headroom in the back is only an issue for "six-footers". I am 170cm (about 5'8") and there is plenty of headroom. 3) The petrol engine does not make "a hell of a racket" under any normal circumstances. It is usually so quiet that it's hard to tell if it is actually running. I haven't driven any faster than 100km/hr and I'm not likely to because there are very few roads here with a higher speed limit. I have read that Honda has improved the sound deadening in the update model. 4) In Australia. all Hondas come with 5-year warranty with capped-price servicing and roadside assist. The warranty is extended to 8 years if you have the car serviced at a Honda dealer. 5) Price comparisons vary by country. In Australia, the HR-V is a bit dearer than a Yaris Cross, but somewhat cheaper than a Skoda Karoq or a Toyota Corolla Cross. And it is more easily available than either of the Toyotas. I received mine only one week after ordering, compared with many months for the Toyotas.
We signed for an e:HEV X earlier this month (Jan 25) but since we wanted green and none were available, have to wait until March. Apart from the red, my wife and I didn't like the other colours much and the green is limited to the hybrid models. Green is fairly unusual, especially in a pearl as opposed to a metallic. We are actually yet to see a green car, it was the only colour not in stock even in the higher model. Doubtless there are some in other dealers on the mainland, I'd imagine. At least we know we'll get 2025 manufacture.
@@fredrubble5024 when we bought ours (early December) there was an e:HEV X in Botanical Green sitting in the showroom. We wanted the same colour in an e:HEV L but were told that there would be none available until March. So we "compromised" and ordered Premium Crystal Red which was available in one week. We are very happy with our choice. No regrets.
@@peterneale6278 We have been told March for the Hev X. I thought to ask if the L would be quicker and they said May. I didn't really see the value in the extra $3000 though. The red is really nice, and the dealership has an L on the showroom floor, but the green is "special", only available on the hybrids and indeed the red is found across the Honda SUV range. It's all very strange, Honda considers the green to be the "hero" colour, and it's the one given out to journalists for reviews. I couldn't find it on any other Honda on their website. The rest of the colour palette is underwhelming, two pearl whites and a mid-dark grey which was the colour of the demonstrator we drove. Don't like that at all. You'd think the "hero" colour would be available to buy! The blue on the test car here is really nice, especially with the two-tone interior.
Personally I think you’re over playing the revving engine noise. It’s noticeably nicer than a Toyota hybrid engine.
Never tried the Toyota engine, but the engine noise in my HRV is horrendous when climbing big hills (with a loaded car) or putting my foot down to overtake etc. I took mine back to the dealer after a couple of months because I thought there was something wrong with it! Apart from that, it's a good car.
@ A fully loaded hybrid car of that size in that price bracket (regardless of brand) is going to be noisy when climbing big hills. Only way to “reduce” that is to go to the next sized hybrid engine. Some cars do have a little more sound deadening materials but those will have other issues to consider.
Toyota has reduced the noise on the Yaris Cross by adding more insulation and thicker glass. It’s now less noisy than the HR-V. Honda could have done the same.
@@ffotograffydd Toyota needs to use more sound deadening materials due to the way their hybrids work/sound. I have found they do this by compromising in other areas. It is then up to the individual to identify your priorities. What are you having to give up. Although Toyota has got a leg up in some of their hybrids in the fact they still have a spare wheel. As far as the Honda personally I find it a more refined finish & overall better driving experience. Don’t get me wrong if I didn’t own a Honda I would probably have a Toyota
@ That doesn’t mean Honda couldn’t follow their lead when it comes to noise reduction, which is the point I was making.
To reflect literally everyones comments, the engine noise just isnt that bad. At all. To be fair its quite a nice tone - and the simulated gears help.
I just feel like UK car journos have a hard on for german marques.
This car is gorgeous, inside and out.
The engine noise isn’t that bad….and ceases once speed achieved.
Exactly, i'm so sick of people reviewing hybrids with cvts/faux-gearboxes Whinging bout engine noise when it's almost Never an issue other than the times you're Actually having to hoof it onto a motorway. Anyone with a lead gumboot for a foot should be looking Elsewhere anyway.
Virtually all hybrid cars suffer from this issue. Much of it is due to the ICE combustion design. It is based on the Atkinson cycle design, which unfortunately, tends to sound rough when under hard acceleration.
@@TL-xw6fh may be the case. Having driven Honda, Toyota and Lexus hybrids I don’t find the ‘noise’ an issue, all down to personal preferences I guess.
Wish we would get this in the US
You can buy an HR-V but it's a different car, which is sold as the ZR-V in Australia, a size up from the HR-V.
Def. not the hybrid version😔
Why buy this car, it actually achieves its claimed MPG, it has no gearbox, it has an incredibly simple engine, it has all the tech as standard with lane keep and adaptive cruise that is better in use than the Tesla autopilot - I have both cars. It’s built in Japan which means it will not break - actual rather than perceived build quality is just much better than other cars. It’s cheap to run and insure, it’s very spacious and comfortable, because the front seat folds back flat you can load the longest IKEA boxes in it. Pick the Advance trim which is the second cheapest and you get every option you’re ever going to want. Basically a great second car to buy and forget about that just does every job very well. Downsides, the engine is a bit noisy. Things to improve, use the 2.0 engine and add a motor to the rear axle to make it 4wd.
Honda as it should be, properly made, psychical buttons, hybrid. Great car for older people.
Just to bad Honda lost it's lust to attract younger drivers.
Great video 🤟🤩
I really wish this was available in the USA.
I wish this was the one we got in the U.S.
May need your advice on this one. Does the hybrid system help warm the engine, especially in cold mornings? Thanks
I really wanted one of these but the agricultural sound when accelerating put me off completely. Went CX30 instead and got better looks, better interior, better performance, better handling but with a small trade-off in economy. Never regretted it.
Five year warranty with roadside assistance in Australia, sometimes on promotion it's out to 7 years.
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I have a Lexus ux250h (full hybrid) that does 0-60 in 8.4 seconds and a fuel consumption averaging 55mpg over the 7 months I’ve had it (mostly city driving). Both of those stats beat the Honda but the Honda does have more rear space. I believe both cars use a CVT ‘gearbox’ and both will make that ‘mooing’ noise under hard acceleration. You soon get used to it and it has never bothered me. Nobody buys a car like this for performance. This does look like a good car for build quality and should be reliable. It should hold it’s value reasonably well. Demand for full hybrids is on the rise.
What is a "full" hybrid? What's an example of a half hybrid?
@fredrubble5024 A full hybrid is a self-charging hybrid (it never gets plugged into an electricity supply). A 'plug-in hybrid' does not charge it's battery from the engine and needs charging from a chargepoint. Both types are often lazily referred to as hybrids but they are not the same thing.
Hi ! How is the engine noise at highway speeds? At constant speed I mean, without moving the accelerator. Thank you !
Than it´s ok, but expect also quite some wind + road noise above 110km/h. I have the HRV and new BMW X1 which is much quieter 😊
video shot device name or model?
Thanks for test!
All around which one is better quality car?
This one or Nissan Qashqai latest model?
Are you serious?
@ ???
Honda ! By a mile.
I wish they did an AWD version of this or the ZR-V.
What happened to Honda and their legendary smooth free revving engines?
Does this HRV have a seatbelt for the middle back seat?
I hate that boot space is measured in litres, I've found some cars with less litres had better usable space when you measured the depth and width 🙄
We like Honda engine noise especially when Vtec engages 🔥🥷🫡
Wish the US version would get a hybrid option and rear seat vents & USB-C outlets…
Still black gloss on centre console. Why?
Why are there BMW M colours in the grille?
The blue surround on the Honda badge? Had BMW copyrighted blue?
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In Australia and NZ, the HRV is a 4 seater... Yes you hear that right, it somehow doesn't meet safety standards because of a missing rear seatbelt, which makes it even less appealing... Such a waste especially given some of the good design features.
In AU a top tether is required for baby seats and capsules, Honda chose to not engineer the tether and so it's a 4-seater. I haven't had three people in the back of my car for decades and generally leave at least one, sometimes both seat folded down all the time. There's a UK test on UA-cam and the guy sits in the centre rear seat. It might suit legless dwarfs or children just out of child seats, normal people, no way.
Why isn't this available in Canada smh
That naturally aspirated engine is reason enough to go for it.
I drive this one year now, I chose the HRV mostly for the looks in the Sand Khaki color 😊 To be honest, yes it´s not the quickest and quietest (engine + wind/road noise) Also a lot of hard plastic inside + carpet feels cheap + bodywork and bonnet are very thin/flexible (you can see the bonnet actually flex +120km/h) If you do a lot of highway or you drive often with passengers/cargo this car feels underpowered and will be disappointing and tiring. Luckely I drive 90% alone, mostly mixed roads and I´m not a ´fast´ driver, so I still enjoy it. But it has to be said, I was expecting a little more refinement from Honda.
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Perfect That is the original HRV
Why not get a manual and thus get rid of the cvt noise.
Noise not a problem
The middle back seat being so high up compared to the rest is really weird imo.
Just put a deposit on one, and yes the boot is small, smaller than our Peugeot 308 II's, it's the overall package we like. Australia doesn't get those really nice two-tone interiors and maybe fewer exterior colour choices too. We're getting Botanical Green which is a light to mid green pearl paint, only found on the hybrid models. The poor middle seat isn't an issue for us Aussies because we don't get one :) There's no tether point for a child seat so Honda made it a 4-seater for the Oz market. Every single test published here waffles on about the lack of the middle rear seat. Judging by this review, we're missing out on very little.
do you have to wait to March before the Honda arrives ?
@@ericzaurrini8141 Yes, no green ones in Australia, at least in the mid-range model, which here loses the electric tailgate. Our Hondas are made in Japan, European ones may well be made in Europe. Don't know about UK stock, Australia is also right hand drive as is Japan. Your colour choices are different.
9:36 I had one and traded it in after 9 months because of the engine noise . But really more importantly because of the lack of power when the small battery is empty. Try to accelerate uphill on the motorway in the Ardennes and you know what I mean. Lots of noise for ages and nothing much in speed. Bought a Mazda instead. Much quieter, much more agile and yes, less efficient but what is a liter more per 100 km, nothing if you look at the total cost of a car.
I understand, I have one but luckely live in Flanders (Belgium) 😊
Welches Mazda?
Traded a Honda for a Mazda. I see you're a gentleman of fine taste. Personally I don't like SUVs, but you're getting the best and sleekest ones. Respect
At 12:21 Dug states there is a heated windscreen in the Advance trim. It does not. Not like the Ford quickclear windscreen. Some HR-V's have a heated strip in the glass underneath the windscreen wiper to help defrost the wiper blade. If anyone knows other wise, please correct me.
Having had a Crv I'd consider this if Honda would get a bit more realistic with their lousy 3 yr warranty.
It's 5 years in AU and there have been offers with 7 years. Some runout (not HR-V) models it's 8. Is there a carmaker on the planet still with 3 years?
@fredrubble5024 most in the UK
No rear headroom. The designers don't seem to care that rear passengers can seriously crick their neck if the car bounces over a speed hump.
S-cross hybrid is as loud if not louder during kick-down, but Scross is much cheaper.
Thanks for the review. Seems as if the Japanese have been overtaken by the Koreans for innovative cars but full marks for the climate controls.
It is utterly baffeling to me why Honda didn't use the brilliant drivetrain or at least an e-transmission from the Civic, Z-rv, etc. And how on earth do they manage to make such unpractical cars considering the footprint, that is beyond me.
It is the same transmission.
@ before the FL HrV had a standard CVT gearbox, Civic uses an E gearbox, same as electric cars, so it doesnt technically have a gearbox. Im not sure what the situation is like now. The drivetrain of the civic hybrid is entirely different, the car is mostly driven by an electric motor and the ICE engine servs as a generator of electricity
@ Like this HRV then…
@ ok, i didn’t know that, but why is it so loud then? Civic is very quiet
@ different engine. The eHRV has the 1.5 and the Civic has the two litre. Actually the noise isn’t really a problem unless you drive up hills a lot or accelerate fast. I do neither and regularly get 62 mpg, and sometimes in summer over 70. (UK). The car will cruise easily at 70 or 80 mph. I think the tester must have been flooring it a lot to get as low as 50mpg.
No mazda CX 30? please !?!?
For a lot of people a layout like this will be versitile. My wife lowed the practicallity.
If you most often are 1 or 2 persons and need to move a lot of different stuff on a daily basis without buying a big car, those Honda magic seats are awesome.
Ps. VW group constantly have really high figures for carg capacity, but for an example Volvo havent. But Volvos have often been wider and are therefore more easy to load.
why would u even buy an overprised midsize suv for "1 or 2 persons"
0:02 Hondar 💂♂️☕🇬🇧
3 year warranty is weak compared to hyundai or kia and where is the electric sunroof?
Toyota provide a further 7 years if you service you Toyota every year after the 3 year warranty period !
5 years in Australia and why would anyone want a sunroof? I have a panoramic job on my Renault and have used it maybe two dozen times in 15 years.
i think the biggest miss for this HRV is the cabin height space and the boot space. A downgrade from the previous gen. I had to duck in order not to bump my head on the frame.
Quelle taille faites vous ? J'hésite entre les HRV et le TIGUAN 2025. Qu'en pensez vous ?
2025 and we are still stuck with hybrid tech 🤣🤣🤣
“A small little hatchback” is a tautology.
Honda makes good cars, but I can't understand why their infotainment system needs to look dated. Just copy what others are doing and give it your own flavour.
dated? It is very functional and just in perfect size. Those huge screens look cheap and confusing to me.
Is this the daily mail with a sneeky remark about EVs.. Haha 😂 what was that about ❤
Will it still be around in 5 years time when Honda hook up with Nissan? Will the Qashqai be the winner ?
It's got a face on it only its mother could love.
best only if you think on highest price
Wanna seek to the cons but no timestamp chapter 😢
It looks nice outside but looks is deceiving. Inside sucks, old school design never update itself like a decade behind in design. Engine is weak and insufficient for such a big and heavy body. Really old school and expensive.
Built to last
Is Civic also that noisy?
Wjat happened to Haymarket
That's a right hand car?
And the point is 🤗
Anyone who suffers from insomnia should pin a photo of the HR-V front on the ceiling above the bed. Guaranteed to make you fall asleep in 10 seconds.
A badly needed new powertrain. The previous engine was way underpowered in the US models. Hope this is coming to America?
I am not paying this money for a Corsa-sized boot.
honda are pricing themselves out of the market just like a lot of manufacturers
H...Honda is name.
This model not in USA
Skoda wins again then haha
Rather have a Renault 5
Needs HUD, panoramic sunroof, and better sound insulation. Wish we could get this in the States
Just by the MG-ZS or the Duster and save £15k. Bargain basement is the new chic.
everything negative isnt a problem for me lol
Cvt is a big no no i have a mazda cx 30 6 speed manual gear box absolutely wonderful to change gear.
You would just buy the Hyundai Kona hybrid or ev, it's a lot better inside & out..
Ha😂
Why would anyone buy this instead of a Civic?
You’re old!
In our case we were seeking higher seats for the benefit of our ageing knees and hips. And where I live the Civic is a lot more expensive than a HR-V.
For better ground clearance
Yes
Shame about that horrible engine noise 😢
Why not have proper door handles
Hyundai and Kia are much much better than Honda.
😂😂😂
The Kona is more tempting
Never😅
Love the look but the engine noise was a big no for me thats why i settled for the 2019 honda hrv turbo version with red interior and its been perfect 1 year now ❤️❤️
Lol. The engine rev is what you are paying
I’d rather have a Renault Symbioz. This Honda just seems a bit flat.
Much nicer than usa model.. No hybrid and 4 cyl.. zzzz
Love the reliability but too much is wrong with it. Terrible interior design with a cheap knockoff ipad glued to the dashboard compared to Hyundai and Kia sweeping dashboards. The rear seats are a joke and they would have been better moving the seats forward to get a small boot instead of a tiny one. The magic seats look like deck chairs. Worst of all a hybrid should do better than 10 secs and this doesn't even get close. Any ownder Honda are lookign to partner with Nissan.
I like the look of both the interior and exterior of the HRV. Indeed, I did consider it. That said, the boot isn’t big enough and for the same money, you can buy a Lexus LBX.
0-100 9.3 sec I guess enough
Не розумію, що останнім часом роблять Toyota і Honda зі своїми найкращими моделями. Таке відчуття, що у них завівся якийсь КРІТ, який свідомо шкодить розвитку і продажам цих компаній. Бо відсутність простору для голови на 2му ряду сидінь і багажник у 300 літрів - це нонсенс, абсурд та неприйнятно у будь-якому випадку.
I don't understand what Toyota and Honda have been doing with their best models lately. It feels like they have some kind of MOLE that is deliberately harming the development and sales of these companies. Because the lack of headroom in the 2nd row of seats and a 300-liter trunk are nonsense, absurd and unacceptable in any case.
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Why would you buy a very noisy honda. I drive them all and they are all ridiculously noisy. Avoid
Just get a sportage
FWD? AWD?
Zr V is better, has 184 bhp,