New Honda CR-V review: Better than VW & Skoda?

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  • Опубліковано 8 чер 2024
  • This is the new Honda CR-V!
    The CR-V has been around for some time now, but here in the UK it doesn’t seem to get the same plaudits as some of its key competitors, such as the Skoda Karoq or VW Tiguan. So the question is, does the new CR-V offer enough to compete with these class leaders?
    Well let’s take a closer look, starting with the exterior design. The CR-V certainly looks the part, with sleek headlights and taillights designs, and the usual SUV profile along the side. You’ll also find soft creases across the bodywork, roof bars along the top, and a large grille at the front. If you have a top of the range model like we do here, you’ll also find a sporty front bumper.
    The interior is well laid out, and we’re glad to find a couple of physical buttons and dials for the climate controls. However, reach a bit lower down and you’ll find scratchy plastics along the central console and on the door bins. There’s also a large infotainment screen on top of the dash, and while the system isn’t the best, it’s certainly much better than the old Honda infotainment system!
    There are two engines to choose from. Both are 2-litre 4 cylinder petrol engines, and both are hybrids. The plug-in hybrid comes with the a single electric motor to drive the front wheels, like the self-charging hybrid has two motors and offers four wheel drive. Despite this, both cars have the same 148hp power output.
    So does the new CR-V have what it takes to compete with the best? And is it worth the £46,000 starting price? You’ll need to stick with Mat and see for yourself!
    Chapters
    00:00 Intro
    00:50 Design
    02:02 Price
    02:57 Interior
    06:15 Back Seats
    07:41 Boot
    09:18 5 Annoying Things
    12:05 5 Cool Things
    13:54 Engines
    14:44 Town Driving
    16:55 Motorway Driving
    18:28 Country Road Driving
    19:34 0-60mph
    20:48 Verdict
    Mat's Honda CR-V Choice: bit.ly/Mats-Choice-2410
    Hyundai Tucson review: bit.ly/Hyundai-Tucson-Review
    Skoda Karoq review: bit.ly/Skoda-Karoq-Review
    VW Tiguan review: bit.ly/Volkswagen-Tiguan-Review
    Sell your car with carwow: bit.ly/Buy-Sell-WOW
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  • @carwow
    @carwow  7 місяців тому +165

    09:23 “The Honda CR-V’s anti-pinch system is homologated to EU regulation. The use of a banana isn’t representative of the test process the system would have been exposed to during its development. The maximum force a power window is allowed to exert on any object is 100N, compliance with this limit must be monitored and enforced in a range of 100mm to 4mm from the top window frame. Structurally a banana is not consistent with that of a human or animal extremity, the window would have immediately operated in the reverse direction should such be present.”

    • @siimu111
      @siimu111 7 місяців тому +19

      So, that means, I'm not allowed to use my banana?

    • @vibeslide
      @vibeslide 7 місяців тому +52

      So the CR-V will only break my toddlers finger but won't cut it off.
      Good, I was really worried for a moment...

    • @hellomynameisjim
      @hellomynameisjim 7 місяців тому +14

      Poor play from Honda.

    • @TheModManu
      @TheModManu 7 місяців тому +1

      Yeah right 😉

    • @WRXMAN-ms2mm
      @WRXMAN-ms2mm 7 місяців тому +7

      @@vibeslide I never let my young kids play with the power windows and especially when they were toddlers. Just saying. And my young kids never complained about not being able to open and close windows.

  • @blazzz13
    @blazzz13 7 місяців тому +1611

    £54k for a Honda CRV. What a time to be alive.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 7 місяців тому +27

      In USA, the 2024 CRV alone costed approximately $109.345.

    • @tradefortutara9608
      @tradefortutara9608 7 місяців тому +43

      JK Simmons is laughing🤣

    • @jamisonz3365
      @jamisonz3365 7 місяців тому +63

      @purwantiallan5089 BS. The Sport and sport touring trim cost around 35-40k and the 1.5 Turbo cost 30-35k.

    • @FYMASMD
      @FYMASMD 7 місяців тому +35

      @@purwantiallan5089🙄????

    • @lucky889s9
      @lucky889s9 7 місяців тому

      @purwantiallan5089 malu2in aja lu jing, ngasal komen doang buat pansos. Google dulu sebelum nyablak jing

  • @TKM11370
    @TKM11370 7 місяців тому +1281

    £54k for that?! That is mental.

    • @RocketBadger
      @RocketBadger 7 місяців тому +173

      You can get a 3 year old Cayenne S for that

    • @WillAH956
      @WillAH956 7 місяців тому +73

      Thank quantitative easing for the crazy inflation

    • @Moueez
      @Moueez 7 місяців тому +33

      ​@@RocketBadgerand problem 😂

    • @USSCoop
      @USSCoop 7 місяців тому +1

      @@AJRV1-lc5wzsure 😂

    • @TheAlbaniaGaming
      @TheAlbaniaGaming 7 місяців тому +99

      ​@AJRV1-lc5wz lmfao, it's inferior in every aspect, other than like fuel consumption, even to a 2012 Cayenne!

  • @kencullen2029
    @kencullen2029 7 місяців тому +303

    Great to have an actual car review with a normal car! The races are getting tiresome now. More of this please

    • @colonelccccc
      @colonelccccc 7 місяців тому +8

      Count me in

    • @Stewiedude1
      @Stewiedude1 7 місяців тому +17

      Agreed, I enjoy the races but there needs to be better balance and we need more head to heads

    • @paultasker7788
      @paultasker7788 7 місяців тому +8

      Races are good but there is a lot of random modified cars that you can't really buy like m4s with 1200bhp etc. Possibly too many? I'd like more cheaper cars raced like 1.0 superminis and diesel SUVs as well as the fab supercars and more head to heads too

    • @amzing_shorts
      @amzing_shorts 7 місяців тому +2

      Finally

    • @mitchellc2723
      @mitchellc2723 7 місяців тому +4

      I skip right over the drag races.

  • @uzairhaider89
    @uzairhaider89 7 місяців тому +63

    2 things I would like to point out: 1. The blind spot monitoring camera can be turned off from a button on the indicator stalk, personal experience suggests it is easy and never confused me while driving through a round-about. 2. The reverse gear selector (in my opinion) is actually quite intuitive, I immediately got used to the button for forward and pull back for reverse.

    • @gusgustavo6055
      @gusgustavo6055 2 місяці тому +4

      be good if he knew what he was reviewing

  • @DaveDVideoMaker
    @DaveDVideoMaker 7 місяців тому +624

    £54K for a 2WD mainstream crossover is crazy money!

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 7 місяців тому +9

      Agree. Its as expensive as even 1998 Impreza 22B STi.

    • @DaveDVideoMaker
      @DaveDVideoMaker 7 місяців тому +6

      @@purwantiallan5089 It’s as expensive as a premium D-SUV.

    • @Nick210
      @Nick210 7 місяців тому +13

      Don’t forget it’ll outlive you with basic maintenance.

    • @jhanninnen
      @jhanninnen 7 місяців тому +4

      Here in Brazil Honda's prices are getting close to the Lexus...

    • @GeorgeTelop
      @GeorgeTelop 7 місяців тому +32

      ​@@Nick210Japanese cars were always reliable.. the thing is that it was cheap and reliable, if we need to pay premium money for it there's no reason not choosing a premium brand over a honda

  • @whendidiask5616
    @whendidiask5616 7 місяців тому +560

    Holy cow. The new CRV’s here in Australia starts from $45,000 to the top of the range at $60,000. Converting the currency it is £23,000 to £31,000.

    • @aquaboy1650
      @aquaboy1650 7 місяців тому +101

      Honda pricing is getting crazy in many countries

    • @1985toyotacamry
      @1985toyotacamry 7 місяців тому +25

      Here it the states it's starts at 30 grand but even the more expensive CRV is 35 grand before options.

    • @thorrrthegreat
      @thorrrthegreat 7 місяців тому +49

      ​​@@1985toyotacamryikr.. it costs about 32k for most models in California.. don't know wtf the English are doing.. lol

    • @reetpateet8656
      @reetpateet8656 7 місяців тому

      Welcome to how English people are ripped off with everything!!!

    • @1985toyotacamry
      @1985toyotacamry 7 місяців тому +19

      @@thorrrthegreat that's insane to me that even by converting into GBP they still end up getting ripped off by 20 grand GBP. You can get a Pilot or a Passport with the money they are selling for.

  • @carwow
    @carwow  7 місяців тому +126

    14:19 We think you mean 184hp, Mat... 🤦

    • @Ali-ew9gv
      @Ali-ew9gv 7 місяців тому +28

      Shocking quality control, why isn’t this pinned?

    • @MegaBuzzedGaming
      @MegaBuzzedGaming 6 місяців тому

      But srill only 184??

    • @amalloveless435
      @amalloveless435 5 місяців тому +1

      2.0 ivtec produce 148hp with e-hev produce 184 hp.chills

    • @MegaBuzzedGaming
      @MegaBuzzedGaming 5 місяців тому +1

      @@amalloveless435 those numbers are a joke for a SUV... small cars are producing more HP

    • @amalloveless435
      @amalloveless435 5 місяців тому

      Agreed😂

  • @mickbirch80
    @mickbirch80 7 місяців тому +375

    The price is shocking

    • @richardreynoso91
      @richardreynoso91 7 місяців тому +6

      Its true. But my dad bought the 2024 still because they keep a really great value for resale honestly. (He had a 2016 crv and they gave him 20k back)

    • @mariotevsic9131
      @mariotevsic9131 7 місяців тому +9

      Not so shocking if you know Hyundai Santa Fe or Mazda CX60, just as Volvo xc60 cost the same in plug-in versions.
      Why should Honda go below that?

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 7 місяців тому +1

      And also shockingly unbeliavably high.

    • @DazDc
      @DazDc 7 місяців тому +3

      Not really. I had all CRV models since 2011 to 2021. Currently I drive new 2023 Glc300d that cost 66k and honestly it is not 9k better than crv. Only better thing is engine that's it. Interior quality is close.

    • @KuoPeter
      @KuoPeter 7 місяців тому +1

      Absolutely shock

  • @drunkenhobo8020
    @drunkenhobo8020 7 місяців тому +64

    8:20 - Those plastic pieces are actually designed to be lost by the first owner, in order to annoy anybody who buys second-hand cars.

  • @acrain7
    @acrain7 7 місяців тому +14

    Thought you'd find this interesting: the North American CRV, HRV (the ZRV is called the HRV in North America; it's the same car), and Civic all have traditional shifters, even in their hybrid configurations. The bizarre button based shifter layout seems to be a UK specific design.

  • @three-minute
    @three-minute 7 місяців тому +19

    Since Honda left the UK the costs of all models (not just the civic)have gone crazy …

  • @NewHandle_
    @NewHandle_ 7 місяців тому +183

    54k for a 200hp, heavy, CVT running Honda?!! Has the world gone mad

    • @tidaltidaltidal
      @tidaltidaltidal 7 місяців тому +6

      The hybrid version is 200 HP. Where did you even get that info from lol

    • @Zaizenzxz
      @Zaizenzxz 7 місяців тому +20

      @@tidaltidaltidalstill underpowered lil

    • @lewmano7367
      @lewmano7367 7 місяців тому +2

      its 35k full loaded

    • @carlofasano4293
      @carlofasano4293 7 місяців тому +11

      It's not a cvt, even if honda calls it eCvt.
      It's a rather interesting series hybrid configuration

    • @NewHandle_
      @NewHandle_ 7 місяців тому +1

      @@tidaltidaltidal my bad, still garbage

  • @gstevenson7781
    @gstevenson7781 7 місяців тому +134

    I’ve always liked Hondas, owned a few and worked for them for a few years. But the pricing is mental, £54k for this, £50k for the Type R (I remember when it was £17k), even the Jazz is so expensive now. I understand inflation and everything has become so much more expensive, but I feel like they are pricing themselves out of the market, as for those prices people can afford a car with a higher status brand (my last two Audi’s have been cheaper than those prices).

    • @neavius
      @neavius 7 місяців тому +7

      Not the USA market which all they appear to be caring about these days - lots of Crv about when built in Swindon…. Doubt you will see much of the new ones in uk ....cost here is
      $ 55,863 for entry level

    • @Cloggie1967
      @Cloggie1967 7 місяців тому +10

      Did you have the same reliability or maintenance costs as the Honda? Highly likely not.

    • @gstevenson7781
      @gstevenson7781 7 місяців тому +7

      @@neavius I was in Boston earlier in the year and I couldn’t believe how many CRVs where on the road actually. I was expecting a lot of American cars, but it was mostly Hondas and Toyotas.

    • @gstevenson7781
      @gstevenson7781 7 місяців тому

      @@Cloggie1967 first Audi I had no issues with at all, loved it, my current Audi has been a bane of my life with issues. I had three civics including a type R, and never had any issues at all. All my family still drive Hondas. Honda’s will always be my first love when it comes to cars, but in regards to the current generation of car buyers, it’s highly unlikely they will buy a Honda over something which has a higher status name, even if a Honda would cost loss and give them less problems. Hondas don’t look as good on instagram 🤣

    • @guilhermetavares4705
      @guilhermetavares4705 7 місяців тому +4

      Honda is also adopting higher prices than its competitors in other markets.

  • @jkliao6486
    @jkliao6486 7 місяців тому +1

    That rant about the gear selector is very true. While I don't have the button style selector, I do have a p button right next to the start stop button. And from time to time, I would still press the start stop button before I had put the car into park and engaged the parking brake.

  • @himanshusoni528
    @himanshusoni528 7 місяців тому +4

    The lane watch camera from Honda is very effective and we don’t need it for the lane on the driver’s side as the side mirror on that side has a lesser blind spot, if any.
    The lane watch gives a real time, ‘all or none’ information and not like blind spot monitoring on other cars which can malfunction and give false negative information

  • @chadrossouw2732
    @chadrossouw2732 7 місяців тому +35

    These "ordinary" car reviews probably don't do that well in terms of views, but glad to see they're still being done on this channel

  • @FrankyRedEyes
    @FrankyRedEyes 7 місяців тому +30

    Only £24,000 over priced. Brilliant!

  • @ChoccyThunder117
    @ChoccyThunder117 7 місяців тому +20

    I know the price of these seem pretty crazy but according to Car Sales the top of the line CRV Sport in 2004 cost about $38,490, here in Australia. Adjusting for inflation that's around $60,000 nowadays so the price has stayed relatively consistent. Nevertheless, fk inflation.

    • @pandadoublexl
      @pandadoublexl 6 місяців тому

      £54k is $103k though, so I'm not surprised people are blown away by the price in the UK. They're not far off half the price in Australia.

  • @asherlanning71
    @asherlanning71 7 місяців тому +1

    Ooh so great question! The little things in the back on the wheel well go on the pocket (The side pockets on both sides of the boot on the inside of the car) so that when you raise the like tray thing were you put like grocerys you know you can lower it and raise it well when you raise it the side pockets have space for items to slip into like were the charger/spare wheel would go so those go there to stop that you get them and you clip them on using the clips. And thats weird in the US The starting price is like 20k and ending price is like 38k

  • @pabloestradagutierrez6073
    @pabloestradagutierrez6073 7 місяців тому +265

    I love the the fact that matt has reviewed a bugatti chiron super sport and also a cr v for us common people😂

    • @blessedvillain
      @blessedvillain 7 місяців тому +5

      matt does look bored reviewing normal bread and butter car..

    • @yamiali1783
      @yamiali1783 7 місяців тому +41

      Not sure how many common folk are dropping 45k on a car

    • @Patryn71
      @Patryn71 7 місяців тому +12

      @@yamiali1783 Sadly that's becoming the average price for a new car.

    • @ralucaspataru7618
      @ralucaspataru7618 7 місяців тому +8

      CR-V=crappy road vehicle

    • @tumbili5375
      @tumbili5375 7 місяців тому

      @@yamiali1783rather buy a used m340i

  • @Nick210
    @Nick210 7 місяців тому +17

    The CRV has had those vertical taillights since it first debuted in the mid 90’s.

    • @mrlongtt
      @mrlongtt 7 місяців тому +5

      yeah, i think Volvo is the one who copy

    • @k.j.hulander2204
      @k.j.hulander2204 4 місяці тому

      @@mrlongttVolvo had theirs since the 850 estate from like 1992…

  • @md.rezaulislam1768
    @md.rezaulislam1768 7 місяців тому

    Great review. Does the steering wheel come with heating function?

  • @jhunt8914
    @jhunt8914 7 місяців тому +8

    I'd understand the pricing a bit more if Honda wanted to try to become more of an "upmarket" brand, but they skimp out on loads of things which are fairly standard in Economy cars, (I.e using Halogens STILL regardless of trim, limited drivetrain options, poor-average sound insulation, average sound system integration, average material choice, etc.) There are many things that they can do to better justify the price a bit more. For £45K-54K it is a massive ask.

  • @ridgefrost
    @ridgefrost 7 місяців тому +93

    Really didnt have to do my boy jk simmons like that💀

    • @jandy1
      @jandy1 7 місяців тому +3

      He did star in Whiplash?!

    • @TermlessHGW
      @TermlessHGW 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@@jandy1you're thinking of "la la land" 😉

    • @jandy1
      @jandy1 7 місяців тому +2

      @@TermlessHGW ? No

    • @Karto86
      @Karto86 7 місяців тому

      ​@@jandy1yep, he was awesome in Whiplash and earned lots of rewards for this act :)

    • @tai2691997
      @tai2691997 7 місяців тому

      @@jandy1IIRC starred in Whiplash and supported actor in La La Land

  • @zcat1006
    @zcat1006 7 місяців тому +45

    Honda should not price themselves out of the market with only "adequate" product.
    Matt's professionalism is so smooth, it's a lot like a great actor making their role believable.
    Much respect for your talent, Matt. Thank you. Also, I'm guessing a lot of this video was shot on your property?? Nice!

    • @runawayronnie
      @runawayronnie 7 місяців тому +6

      Reminds me of the Accord of which I owned two. Around 2009 they decided to go after the BMW market rather than the Passat but in effect all they did was increase the price. If anything the quality decreased. Put me off and many others. Accord used to sell in decent numbers but the result was driving all their loyal customers away and not attracting new custom. Their Accord experiment failed in the European market. Looks like history is about to repeat itself with the CR-V.

    • @ii_dynasty
      @ii_dynasty 7 місяців тому +1

      The whole lineup has already moved up on price, essentially besides the vehicles that haven't received a refresh yet.

  • @Ternesio_Terys
    @Ternesio_Terys 7 місяців тому +66

    Unlike other cars the crv will operate still good after 15 years and you cannot say the same about different car brands without changing the engine and other weird parts.

    • @tonywilliams1532
      @tonywilliams1532 7 місяців тому +13

      @moto_v Agreed. Had an 06 CRV MK 2 for 14 yrs (bought used at 3 yrs old) scrapped in sept 2023 (so 17 yrs old) - 243,000 miles. In that time needed alternator, 2 front brake callipers & clutch. Brilliant car never let me down.

    • @rey6450
      @rey6450 7 місяців тому +1

      True

    • @p0li5
      @p0li5 7 місяців тому +14

      The days is basically over.. We r not living at the same period anymore.. quality is just deteriotes.. the only up n up is the price.. Thats for sure

    • @ivofixzone6410
      @ivofixzone6410 7 місяців тому +10

      No mate, not with the CVT transmission and timing belt. Honda are cheaping out on that aspect and I would buy Toyota with real auto tran and timing chain.

    • @matschine-8313
      @matschine-8313 7 місяців тому +6

      ​@@ivofixzone6410the hybrid cars do not have a cvt gearbox anymore. Its just the electric Motor driving and between 80-120 km/h its 1 mechanical Gear or 2 for the crv that are moving the car.

  • @fireman3857
    @fireman3857 7 місяців тому +51

    Honda knows their cars don't break, which means they don't sell as many. You're paying for reliability. With other brands the maintenance and trade in and replacement costs quickly catches up with you. But you buy a Honda once, and if you don't mind driving the same car for 20+ years, it will be the last car you own until your kids inherit it when they go to uni

    • @jaybee5145
      @jaybee5145 7 місяців тому +12

      Well said @fireman, these cars are very reliable, comfortable, and a joy to drive. I'm on my 3rd Honda and none of my previous cars gave me any trouble, I just change them after a while.

    • @leegarrett5765
      @leegarrett5765 7 місяців тому +3

      Just don’t buy a 1 litre 3 cylinder because they are terrible. That shape civic was a bad car but with that engine it’s one of the worst cars they made.

    • @JosieJo2000
      @JosieJo2000 3 місяці тому +1

      I’m still driving my 2010 Honda Odyssey…kids have grown up and moved out but this car won’t die 😂

    • @drunkendrumm3r
      @drunkendrumm3r Місяць тому

      ​@@JosieJo2000 how many km on the clock?

  • @ianmcmillan1333
    @ianmcmillan1333 7 місяців тому +42

    Looks great, a massive improvement on the awkward previous design. However, as other uave said... £45k starting price! Absolutely insane. I predict £8-10k discount available within 12 months.

    • @jaydenandrews02
      @jaydenandrews02 7 місяців тому +1

      Yeah... that range topping model will drop to the price of the base model in less than 2 years🤞🏻

    • @jahmediastudios4061
      @jahmediastudios4061 7 місяців тому

      @@jaydenandrews02doubt it very much ..they are very popular and waiting list is steady

    • @henrik1743
      @henrik1743 7 місяців тому +6

      Just rather get a Mazda at that price

  • @stevencoyne4971
    @stevencoyne4971 7 місяців тому +40

    £45000,😂😂😂think I will stick with my 2012 2.2 auto diesel a brilliant motor !

  • @vadimtres
    @vadimtres 7 місяців тому +1

    Matt, how sure are you it has gears or even CVT?

  • @MuhammadAli-hr1bj
    @MuhammadAli-hr1bj 7 місяців тому +1

    I have a top spec 2008 CRV, had it for 12 years. Still going strong.

  • @davidali3288
    @davidali3288 7 місяців тому +153

    It honestly looks better, I’m liking what manufacturers are doing with their cars

    • @centuriondynamo4037
      @centuriondynamo4037 7 місяців тому +16

      Insert bmw

    • @ridgefrost
      @ridgefrost 7 місяців тому +5

      I like it too but something crossed my mind, how would it feel like if every car, cheap and expensive had this cool, sleek futuristic look that every new car seems to have today? I dont like ugly cars but i cant help but think ugly cars had personality, kinda like how old extravagant architecture wasn't for everyone but they all had characer compared to the new modern minimalist design everything has today, u get what I'm saying?

    • @hassyg4083
      @hassyg4083 7 місяців тому +5

      @@centuriondynamo4037 bmw fall apart

    • @izzo2271
      @izzo2271 7 місяців тому +6

      Except BMW

    • @ian234234234
      @ian234234234 7 місяців тому +2

      @@centuriondynamo4037 i like those pig looking cars, looks hench

  • @skyline3694
    @skyline3694 7 місяців тому +15

    I had a 2019 Civic with the blind spot camera, I got used to it and actually miss having that feature. It was handy and you could also turn it on/off manually if you wanted too. The reason it doesn't turn on for the right is because you don't need it for your right, you can just turn your head ever so slightly and use your peripheral vision to detect anything in your drivers side blind spot. Honda drivers tend to be older too, so it's harder for them to turn their neck to check the passenger side blind spot. I think Honda understands their customer base, and it is much easier to glance down at the screen than to turn ones head over their left shoulder.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 7 місяців тому

      The 2019 Civic and 2023 Civic also have own blind spots.

    • @yankeewhiskeytea5955
      @yankeewhiskeytea5955 7 місяців тому

      I totally agree with you, why would you want to look left to see things on your right side 😂

  • @mastertanvir
    @mastertanvir 7 місяців тому

    If you hit the button on the indicator stick, it will stop displaying the blind spot, keep indicating, and bring up your map that you had on before indicating.

  • @FoodTech101
    @FoodTech101 7 місяців тому

    Is Honda platform-sharing with the Mazda CX-90 for this car?

  • @TheSummoner
    @TheSummoner 7 місяців тому +23

    Mat's analogies are always the best 😂

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 7 місяців тому +1

      Mat always nailed these analogies.

    • @dri4nr4dit37
      @dri4nr4dit37 7 місяців тому +2

      He's always so unhinged with it, which makes it funny 😂

  • @eddymahon1503
    @eddymahon1503 7 місяців тому +13

    Bought a CRV hybrid Sport Touring in the US last week. It was $3k over msrp and has 19” wheels and a shifter; no button shifting which I prefer. Love the car. A little pricey though

    • @Brayant25
      @Brayant25 7 місяців тому +2

      You paid $3000 over the sticker that's insane.

    • @eddymahon1503
      @eddymahon1503 7 місяців тому +1

      @@Brayant25 yeah it was and I almost fell for all the junk add on fees. Would have ended up paying almost $10k over. Learned an expensive lesson

    • @mjkarger89
      @mjkarger89 7 місяців тому

      @@Brayant25 Just the nature of the car market right now, unfortunately.

    • @Brayant25
      @Brayant25 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@mjkarger89 Well I won't pay that. I bought a 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige with all the bells and whistles and I paid $39895 cash with taxes and registration including options $450 gravity gray paint, $175 carpeted floor mats, $125 cargo tray, $150 cargo cover, $350 homelink auto dimming mirror and $125 Mudguards. And I got $400 off. Granted I ordered the car in November 2022 and it arrived April this year.

  • @HariOmRadhaKrishna
    @HariOmRadhaKrishna 7 місяців тому +4

    I remember the CR-V was originally the size of a Geo Tracker. I thought "that's a nice little truck". This model seems ginormous.

  • @nuclearpenguin3046
    @nuclearpenguin3046 7 місяців тому +3

    That price increase is quite substantial on the outgoing model, here in Australia these things really hold their resale value. Last info i saw on suv resale 4 of the top 10 vehicles that hold their resale value here were crv models. Convincingly beating its main competitors in the rav4 and cx5.

    • @daweigo6851
      @daweigo6851 7 місяців тому

      However sales have crashed since honda Australia changed to agency model, down over 60%

    • @nuclearpenguin3046
      @nuclearpenguin3046 7 місяців тому

      @daweigo6851 well nothing like a new model in the most popular segment to turn their fortunes around...

  • @paulmilsom1346
    @paulmilsom1346 6 місяців тому +5

    The plastic bits in the boot are for blocking off the gap by the boot floor to stop anything going underneath. They hook onto loops on each side at the rear. I don't know why they aren't in position permanently though.
    You're welcome 😊

  • @garrycroft4215
    @garrycroft4215 7 місяців тому +6

    The price is eye watering. 😢

  • @CitrusMind
    @CitrusMind 7 місяців тому

    Matt, you should do economy suv drag race, and see what crv competitors can do.

  • @crazylousy
    @crazylousy 7 місяців тому +2

    Whole new CRV reminds us with a lot of competitors design.... swedish rear tail lights have been highly influence on previous Honda Jazz/Fit too. Weirdly Honda didn't made that happen on Accord rear lights thou.

  • @rayathasan3197
    @rayathasan3197 7 місяців тому +15

    thought that was a XC90 😂

  • @reabetswethipe2190
    @reabetswethipe2190 7 місяців тому +86

    The new CR-V really looks nice in terms of interior and exterior design.The previous generation Honda CR-V really didn't sit well with Mr Watson so I'm quite surprised with how much he likes this new one😂. It's a nice family car that can tackle every day life with ease and comfort. Nice review as always Mat🔥

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 7 місяців тому +2

      The 2024 Honda CR-V looked kinda underrated.

    • @paoloimperiale9018
      @paoloimperiale9018 7 місяців тому +6

      You sound like chatgpt mate

    • @reabetswethipe2190
      @reabetswethipe2190 7 місяців тому +2

      @@paoloimperiale9018 ok

    • @BigBundy82
      @BigBundy82 7 місяців тому +5

      The new CRV looks clean.. the old one was poorly styled..

    • @markl4670
      @markl4670 6 місяців тому +1

      I agree, but the price is ridiculous( like other new cars as well) I paid £17k for my 16 month old CRV in 2016.

  • @dimekoza
    @dimekoza 7 місяців тому +1

    The AWD version doesn't have an electric motor on the rear axle. It actually has a classic AWD system with a drive shaft and a differential.

  • @coscars
    @coscars 7 місяців тому

    @carwow when you turning left and want to see navigation just press the button on top of the indicator.

  • @SiiliViin
    @SiiliViin 7 місяців тому +3

    CRV has been selling hit in Estonia last 3-4 generations(I do not know exactly as I am not fan of it). But always when there is a new generation out, it is at top of new cars selling list.

  • @johnpearce2640
    @johnpearce2640 7 місяців тому +7

    Comparing to a Kia Sportage is unfair, the new CRV is both longer & wider. Having driven both there is far more passenger space in the CRV. I was a little shocked at the new price, people comparing it to the equivalent RAV4. But the RAV4 is a 5 year old design, I do like the RAV4 but that needs a new updates model.

  • @antonykiim
    @antonykiim 6 місяців тому

    is this the UK variant ? because all other reviews have the stick shifter intend of the buttons and they lack the blind spot monitor

  • @Reeator
    @Reeator 7 місяців тому +1

    That's quite a nice looking car. I like he volvo taillights and the side profile is brilliant for an SUV

  • @denzillion
    @denzillion 7 місяців тому +5

    The difference in “I am Mat Watson.. this is carwow” after getting his dream Porsche!! Congratulations

  • @alvin.holbrook
    @alvin.holbrook 7 місяців тому +19

    American CR-Vs don't use that push button shifter, they have a standard PRND lever. Interesting. Nice review as always!

    • @Nick210
      @Nick210 7 місяців тому

      They don’t? Honda has been using that shifter in their hybrids for years

    • @alvin.holbrook
      @alvin.holbrook 7 місяців тому +4

      @@Nick210 yeah, new pilot doesn't have it, nor does the accord, crv, or hrv. standard levers rather than buttons. guessing its a north american market special?

    • @1985toyotacamry
      @1985toyotacamry 7 місяців тому +2

      ​@@alvin.holbrookI'm guessing it was too complicated (and rightly so). It's nothing better than a physical shifter.

    • @lewmano7367
      @lewmano7367 7 місяців тому +2

      quite a few differences to canadian/american version actually. No pano roof on american nor 360 overhead camera etc

    • @daweigo6851
      @daweigo6851 7 місяців тому

      Australia as well, has the shifter

  • @pamanthanos9742
    @pamanthanos9742 7 місяців тому +2

    that front end looks better then previous version

  • @altusheyns9620
    @altusheyns9620 3 місяці тому +1

    Just a brilliant vehicle. Looking to purchase one soon. Test drove it and its competitors. The CRV is by far the best to drive, especially cruising on the highway. Best seats in its class

  • @CynicalBastard511
    @CynicalBastard511 7 місяців тому +14

    Mat Watson is the kind of guy who would have plenty to say even if he were to review a Vauxhall Vectra.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 7 місяців тому

      What about reviewing RUF 3400S or RUF CTR YELLOW BIRD 1987?

    • @Pokeonrocks5
      @Pokeonrocks5 7 місяців тому

      Can you put this in American car terms? 😅

    • @CynicalBastard511
      @CynicalBastard511 7 місяців тому

      @@Pokeonrocks5 Remember the Saturn L series? That's the Vectra for you.

  • @antandros69
    @antandros69 7 місяців тому +35

    The plastic bits in the boot are actually tiny seperators to make the pockets in front of the wheel arches deeper. My 2019 CRV has them, too.
    The camera assistent for the blind spot on only the left hand side makes actually sense. It helps you to monitor the left side without requiring to turn your head to look into the mirror. This way you always keep an eye on the front side. You don't really need that for the right side, as you can just check the mirror with a quick glance. Saves them money while being still convenient I guess.

    • @WestonMike
      @WestonMike 7 місяців тому

      The new Hyundai Kona has blind spot monitoring for off side and near side and the views are displayed on two separate screens from the entertainment. Mirrors don't show a blind spot. Hence the monicker.

    • @antandros69
      @antandros69 7 місяців тому +1

      @@WestonMike They actually do show it, there are led indicators on the mirrors

    • @zhenghaurlim4344
      @zhenghaurlim4344 7 місяців тому

      plus he can switch back to his sat-nav if he need it with a button on the indicators stalk

  • @ebbaddar
    @ebbaddar 2 місяці тому

    Hello! I cannot find reviews of cars where the light system is chequed. I think it is important, would be nice to have those reviewed too.

  • @wetzel82
    @wetzel82 7 місяців тому

    Matt who doesn’t use the 12 volt? I use it to inflate my tires, run dashcams, etc.

  • @GaryB007
    @GaryB007 7 місяців тому +7

    Crazy price!

  • @Tristanbirdyt
    @Tristanbirdyt 7 місяців тому +5

    Carwow , thank you very much for the reviews . Much appreciated

  • @badapple65
    @badapple65 5 місяців тому

    If the Drinker’s side has the steering wheel, is it still legal to drive home from the Pub?

  • @kfritz3
    @kfritz3 5 місяців тому +2

    God it’s weird y’all get a different CRV Hybrid than we do in the U.S.

  • @christianschulz6601
    @christianschulz6601 7 місяців тому +5

    The finger protection window on the Tiguan might be more sensitive, but that leads to the windows going full open if you want to close them from a small opening at higher speeds due to buffeting... which is massively annoying

    • @mathimatze5570
      @mathimatze5570 7 місяців тому +3

      So that has never happened to me! I think that's complete nonsense and I often drive on German Autobahn at high speeds.

  • @anakinskywalker4113
    @anakinskywalker4113 7 місяців тому +5

    Wow that is expensive for a Honda CRV. I’m in Australia & the same car is at least £20,000 cheaper here in Melbourne Australia it costs approximately $64,000 Australian
    which is £33,000 when converted. Who is paying such a high price for a Honda? Seriously that is Mercedes Benz money here in Aus. Anything over £40,000 is ridiculously expensive.

    • @gikigill788
      @gikigill788 7 місяців тому

      New Mercedes GLB200 is under 80k aud. You can probably get the GLB35 AMG for the top of the line CRV.

    • @MrPaukann
      @MrPaukann 7 місяців тому

      @@AJRV1-lc5wz, yes, Japanese cars sell well in America and Asia, where people have lower standards.

    • @MrPaukann
      @MrPaukann 7 місяців тому

      @@AJRV1-lc5wz, Japanese cars are way worse than European cars, if you have any taste. Are you american? That would explain everything.
      Toyota sells almost 4 times fewer cars than VW, behind VW, Stellantis, Renault and Hyundai, about as much as BMW. VW has 3 brands in the same segment as Toyota brand. Stellantis has 8 brands (Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Jeep, Peugeot, Citroen, DS, Opel) .
      Toyota as a brand appears so high because Toyota as a company doesn't have many brands. The same way as the Model Y is the top selling EV model, while VW ID.4 combined with Skoda Enyaq and Audi Q4 e-tron actually have higher sales figures.
      Which invalidates your ignorant comment.

  • @ThusithaJayakody
    @ThusithaJayakody 7 місяців тому

    Your 'carwow magic stick' is such a classy, sophisticated and lush pointing tool for any international presentation...! 🤩

  • @dsingh914
    @dsingh914 6 місяців тому

    The gear Button which emits the space invaders noise has sold for me alone 😅😅

  • @LeistungDrehmoment
    @LeistungDrehmoment 7 місяців тому +4

    Here In South Korea, the hybrid version of this car is around £33k inc. VAT and it looks reasonable
    And the price is about the same in US
    Just wonder why it is much more expensive in UK
    I believe CR-V is a reliable good car but £54 is way too high

    • @blackcyborg009
      @blackcyborg009 7 місяців тому +2

      Korea has some kind of Free Trade Agreement with USA so any vehicle that is Made in America is heavily discounted

  • @badluckdaniel
    @badluckdaniel 7 місяців тому +3

    holy hell it looks good. will def look into it next year.

  • @Windows98R
    @Windows98R 6 місяців тому

    What they need for that indication camera is either make it smaller or a dedicated smaller screen. Or the Tesla route which is a big enough screen that fits both map and camera

  • @omarsalous237
    @omarsalous237 7 місяців тому

    We have the Honda ens1 & enp1 the use the same chassis as this one and there are lot of stuff like the sound when it started and the gear nice cars and the front lights the screen on the ens1 & enp1 is huge way bigger and the rear seat belt .

  • @greensidemags
    @greensidemags 7 місяців тому +6

    46-54k for a CRV. Good luck with that Honda

  • @greghutchison6690
    @greghutchison6690 7 місяців тому +2

    The HEV RS is $59,0000 AUD drive away. That's about half the British price. Why?

  • @nf9563
    @nf9563 7 місяців тому

    Could those plastic things be to hold the seatbelts?

  • @naveenmathew17
    @naveenmathew17 5 місяців тому

    The blind spot camera shows up only while you turn left probably because while indicating right the drivers focus should be to his right and not on the centre console...probably..

  • @TheShattan
    @TheShattan 7 місяців тому +6

    My god, every car brand wants to be treated as premium nowadays. They’ve got prices right, but forgot to actually improve quality

  • @Brewtal2009
    @Brewtal2009 7 місяців тому +9

    thanks matt. you've reminded me why i'm still keeping my 13 plate crv, had it from nearly new and still dont see any reason to change.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 7 місяців тому

      The price is as expensive as even RUF 3400S. WOW! 😮

    • @stevencoyne4971
      @stevencoyne4971 7 місяців тому

      Well said ,my 2012 2.2 auto all the way !❤❤❤❤it

    • @rayhan4502
      @rayhan4502 7 місяців тому

      @@purwantiallan5089no it doesnt, RUF 3400S is more expensive

  • @HenriKBSF
    @HenriKBSF 7 місяців тому

    hey take that back, JK Simmons was awesome in Counterpart

  • @scott8919
    @scott8919 2 місяці тому +1

    The sound of the brake pedal is due to electric servo motor under the hood. There's effectively no mechanical connection between the brake pedal and the brakes, hence why they were able to nail the whole blended braking system. Also, this means there's no ABS pulsations or freakout when under hard braking.

  • @zulkarnainmakhtar127
    @zulkarnainmakhtar127 7 місяців тому +9

    Honda always nailed on ergonomics and steering response. But more and more cheap hard plastics are being fitted in their recent models while the pricetags are getting higher. Mmm...

  • @bobble3633
    @bobble3633 7 місяців тому +4

    I’ve had 5 CRV’s and there was a time they absolutely where the best family SUV on the planet - but for a few years now they have lost ground on multiple other marques. The new pricing is ridiculous ! And as you say, when you walk around it, it looks like a miss mash of other cars. Inside Honda have been lacking in tech for a while - the infotainment system is poor for the price range - def won’t be buying another CRV I’m afraid

  • @dickwans
    @dickwans 7 місяців тому

    That stick...🤣 Gets me everytime

  • @JamKick
    @JamKick 4 місяці тому

    drive selector is very intuitive, love it, best thing on a new Honda

  • @andreapaglia4255
    @andreapaglia4255 7 місяців тому +6

    They have gone totally mad with prices:in 2019 i bought a brand new crv, 1,5 liter turbo, AWD, for a discounted price of 32,5k euros. That was the right value for money

  • @Archive06000
    @Archive06000 7 місяців тому +6

    I love it ! But I prefer the Civic
    You should review the New Passat and the New Tiguan

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 7 місяців тому

      What about reviewing RUF RGT and RUF BTR3 also?

  • @tb8517
    @tb8517 7 місяців тому

    Interesting: US versions use a traditional stick for drive modes like reverse and drive
    Price lower too. Hybrid sport trim is around 33,000 quid

  • @pigeon.
    @pigeon. 7 місяців тому +1

    Wasnt expecting a shortlist verdict.

  • @SVTVeniK
    @SVTVeniK 7 місяців тому +2

    Alright Mat, what happened to the Jeep review? 😂

  • @ridgefrost
    @ridgefrost 7 місяців тому +4

    something just crossed my mind, how would it feel like if every car, cheap and expensive had this cool, sleek futuristic look that every new car seems to have today? I dont like ugly cars but i can't help but think ugly cars had personality, kinda like how old extravagant architecture wasn't for everyone but they all had characer compared to the new modern minimalist design everything has today, u get what I'm saying? What do you guys think?

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 7 місяців тому

      Agree.

    • @baronvonjo1929
      @baronvonjo1929 7 місяців тому

      That's what I always thought. So many automakers would make weird cars and so many called it ugly. It makes sense in a world moving to evs and tighter and tighter profits that they throw in the towel with that mindset and try to make the most sleek objectively attractive unoffensive car they can to attract the most

    • @ridgefrost
      @ridgefrost 7 місяців тому

      @@baronvonjo1929 yh and in an effort to attract the most people they all do the same low effort thing which just feels like it sucks the "special" out of the car, it's the same feeling I got when I saw those red phone booths we've come to associate with britain being replaced with grey metal boxes that look like glorified jail cells, I understand its modern, but it has 0 character, it feels cold and pointless really

  • @dim4143
    @dim4143 7 місяців тому

    Matt it would be amazing fir you to review the new full hybrid Clio for us common people trying to save on fuel and to be more environmentally friendly

  • @Mad_Medz
    @Mad_Medz 6 місяців тому

    Do these things come in the non hybrid variants?

  • @neutralcorner5950
    @neutralcorner5950 6 місяців тому +5

    Title of video, silly question, of course a Honda is better than VAG junk

  • @andreiarama8745
    @andreiarama8745 7 місяців тому +3

    OMG cars nowadays are so overpriced! Anyway the engine options and the 5 annoying things are more than enough to stay away from this SUV even for 30k!

    • @shizz7le489
      @shizz7le489 7 місяців тому

      You'd have to br blind and stupid to buy it for 50k

  • @mark_alexander
    @mark_alexander 7 місяців тому +1

    Is this a cvt? Im pretty sure that shift is the 2 speed direct drive that the new crv’s get. It’s quite complicated, the engine AND motor can direct drive the car in 2 speeds, but most of the time the engine is just a generator and the motor direct drives the wheels like a full EV. It’s wildly confusing but I don’t think it’s a true cvt.

  • @a.kolovos2559
    @a.kolovos2559 7 місяців тому

    When will we have a video for the upcoming Tiguan ?

  • @sapphirejunction8993
    @sapphirejunction8993 7 місяців тому +4

    Ridiculous price for a Honda CRV, totally insane & good luck in selling it.

  • @jonathan102
    @jonathan102 7 місяців тому +6

    This new re-design looks great!

  • @LW0001
    @LW0001 7 місяців тому

    That blind spot camera only working for changing left is probably for left-hand traffic, under the assumption that you can see your right-hand blind spot if you look over your shoulder. But they don’t switch it around for right-hand drive markets. 🤣

  • @sylvesterfdc
    @sylvesterfdc 7 місяців тому

    I think I saw you in Deddington filming this episode! Minute 15:48 😅