@@avecrux333 all i'm getting from you is anecdotal crap. yet the 2023 crv, with the same engine, is the 2nd highest selling vehicle in the country. and the 2024 is still up there in numbers per month.
@@darthvirgin7157it's not anecdotal. UA-cam won't let me post the links here to the technology reports talking about the importance of addressing this oil dilution problem, citing the CR-V. I tried to post it earlier and it removed them. Furthermore when I visited the the Honda dealership and asked them about the oil dilution problem with the CR-V they admitted it to me. It's the reason I never bought one.
@@darthvirgin7157 And here is information on the Class Action Lawsuit against Honda because of the CR-V Oil Dilution issue. It's real: "According to a recent class action lawsuit, drivers of certain 2018-2023 Honda vehicles may experience stalling and oil dilution. Manufacturing defects in the engines of affected vehicles can cause the car’s oil to be diluted with fuel, causing significant wear and damage to the engine. "The Honda oil dilution lawsuit accuses the carmaker of knowingly selling and leasing vehicles with defective engines without informing customers or taking any meaningful action to fix the manufacturing defect. "Honda Oil Dilution Lawsuit Overview "Problems in certain Earth Dreams 1.5L direct injection engines may cause fuel to build up, causing the bearings to wear out. When the bearings in an engine wear out, this can cause engines to stall and fail. This engine defect causes affected vehicles to consume high amounts of oil. "In formal complaints made to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, multiple Honda drivers say they have often had to add oil in between regular oil changes. The current oil dilution lawsuit states that affected Honda vehicles have engines with pistons that may be too far away from each other, which causes oil to enter the combustion chamber, resulting in the oil consumption issue. "The current engine class action lawsuit against Honda accuses the carmaker of failing to repair affected cars, telling some customers that their engine problems can be resolved by driving longer distances. In 2019, Honda announced an extension of the factory warranty for more than one million 2016-2018 Honda Civic and 2017-2018 Honda CR-V vehicles. "Affected vehicles have Honda Earth Dreams 1.5L engines. If you experience stalling, the check engine light turning on, gasoline/oil odors, loss of power, engine damage, or other Honda direct injection engine problems, your vehicle may have an oil dilution defect. Some drivers have reported significant gas fumes in the cabins of their vehicles, so much so that some say they felt dizzy and or nauseous while driving. "Even the smallest amounts of fuel mixed into the engine’s oil can have a significant effect on the engine’s performance, leading to excessive engine wear and tear, power loss, and lower fuel economy. In 2018, Honda released a customer service program for customers experiencing the Honda CR-V oil dilution issue. The program states that the oil issue may increase in cold weather. What makes and models are affected? "The following Honda makes and models may have engine issues: Honda CR-V (2019-2023) Honda Civic (2019-2021) Honda Accord (2018-2021) "Older models of the Honda CR-V from 2016-2018 may also have engine defects. A current class-action lawsuit alleges Honda knowingly sold Honda CR-V vehicles with fuel contamination issues. Drivers of affected Honda CR-Vs report issues in their vehicles similar to those of vehicles with the Honda CRV oil dilution problem such as stalling, engine misfire, or engine failure. "To address the Honda Oil dilution problem in its Earth Dreams engine technology, the manufacturer offered software updates, part replacements, and oil changes for owners and lessees of affected vehicles through its 2018 service campaign. These fixes, however, do little to address the extensive engine damage and engine failure that some Honda drivers have experienced."
After researching about which car to drive for months. I finally found a reviewer who clearly gives out 0 to 60 times , cabin noise at high speeds , handling vs comfort. I so glad I found you. Kudos to you and your team. Fantastic work.
Many owners are reporting cabin heat issues and gas in their oil causing the oil to be overfilled on Facebook. Honda has even stopped selling the CRV in China due to these problems. Alex, have you heard of the problem and in your opinion is it a few bad apples or worrying enough to buy something else instead?
Ankur Sharma, I agree with you. My sister bought one the other day. The EXL and it is a good looking SUV inside and out. Nice ride and very good gas mileage is awesome to for an SUV.
I should have wait for this 2017 model, but I love my 2015. I wish Honda offer a stronger engine like 2.0L turbo charge in the Forester, and I'll definitely buy one. The real world fuel economy is really impressive. I constantly get 29-30 mpg on average and I drive mostly in the city with a lead foot. Good review as always Alex!
thats not a surprise. I never get the 2014 Civic's advertised 30city/39hwy. i average 25combined or 23city/30hwy. If I drive like grandma I can get it up to 28 average max. I drive in NY, and I think some of this has to do with the excess amount of traffic and air pollution. If I were you I wouldnt expect more than 27mpg average depending on your location. at 14:25 Alex reports averaging 29.5 mpg.
Alex, I like your detailed reviews in general. For this CRV review, you didn't mention some of the convenient features new for the 2017. For example: std keyless entry, keyless start, walk away lock, remote start, adjustable power lift gate, adjustable trunk floor, handsfree power lift gate (Touring), Apple CarPlay, electric brake hold for red lights...and more. My suggestion is that you can spend less time comparing the exterior grill and LED head lights. Styling is a personal preference. It is what it is. There's no need to explain and compare too much detail. Either I like it or hate it.
Great. review Alex. I really enjoy watching your channel. I have a question, do you think that this trend towards downsizing engines and adding turbo is the right choice? European market shows that downsizing has a dark. side, lower reliability with time and mileage and higher maintenance cost. Personally I prefer bigger displacement, less stressed engines. Real world driving also shows that small turbocharged engine will consume as much gas ,if not more,then bigger one. Also I know from experience that when loaded with 4 people and couple bags in the trunk, the engine definitely suffers from not being powerful enough.
Really liking this new CR-V .. while super reliable, all of the models that have come before it have been total crap to look at, and to drive. This is a HUGE improvement and a product I'll definitely consider shall I move back to the snow belt and again find the need for an AWD comfortable crossover. Great review as usual Alex!
I just bought a 2018 EX which is identical to the 2017 model. The CR-V made just about everybody's top pic for small SUV's. In the first 500 miles I'm averaging 32.5 MPG in Eco mode, which is astounding for a conventional ICE. Safety features sold me on this car, especially low-speed follow ACC for traffic jams. It rides quietly, like a luxury creampuff, and handles competently. Electronic connectivity is top-notch, with Android Auto and Apple Car Play. The 10 way electric seats should be comfy over long trips, where the lane keep assist and AAC will reduce driver stress. My only concern is that some drivers report oil dilution issues with the 1.5 turbo engine that could affect long-term engine durability. Honda was forced to recall about 300,000 vehicles in China, but since it's not a safety issue, the US has not required Honda to recall. Let's hope the problems remain isolated and that Honda does the right thing and fixes all issues.
Hi! Alex, did you ever test one of the AWD CRV in snows? Please, if ever you had a chance do test it and see if this handle well in snows. I got a 2016 CRV AWD EX and it handle poorly driving in snows. The tail end seems unstable and feels like it going to slip of road while driving light snows cover road. Trade in my 2015 Rav4 AWD and my Rav4 is very solid/stable in snows cover roads. Anyone have similar issues..
All this talk of Rogue and no mention of Honda reliability, resale value, low maintenance needs, etc. If price and options are similar, with great styling as well, Honda has to be the choice. Great review Alex
I never thought I would consider buying CRV for a family car, this latest version has changed my mind. Especially, the safety features which are important to me.
I know your comment is old, but you should look up "CR-V center buckle issue". You can NOT have 3 people seating in the back if you have one car seat behind the driver. The buckle positioning is criss-crossed, which prevents the middle seat from being buckled.
Excellent review. Its too bad the LED headlights are only available in the touring model. Also this trend of small turbo engines is a bit concerning. I understand why they are doing it but turbo's tend to bring with it more problems.
Alex, I have to hand it to you. You have very complete reviews. thank you for taking the time to cover all the details. AND A SPECIAL THANKS for covering the cons. Many reviewers like to talk only about what they like.
Thanks for the review. I found the 2017 CRV to be a nice vehicle for the most part in my test drive of an EX trim. The only dislike was the quite loud noise coming from the turbo engine while accelerating up to cruising speed.
I test drove the new cx-5 and cr-v the last weekend. The new cx-5 engine made more noise and felt less powerful accelerating onto the highway compared to the new turbo 4 in the cr-v. Both are great vehicles but I'm weighing more toward the cr-v now.
We just bought the 2017 EX (gunmetal metallic), and my wife loves it. The ride is smooth and quiet. The Honda sensing is nice, not too intrusive. The seats are comfortable both front and rear. Now if it just holds up like the 2007 CRV we traded for this one. Great video was helpful in deciding on our purchase. Wife watched it quite a few times.
Alex, Please keep indicating what vehicles have limited adjustments for the passenger seat. Honda does not provide height adjustments on any of it's vehicles I've examined. In addition, the following vehicles also do not have height adjustments for the passenger seat: Toyota (RAV4, Highlander), Subaru (Forester, Outback). However, Ford (Escape, Edge), Kia (Sorento) and Hyundai (Santa Fe & Santa Fe Sport) DO have height adjustments for the passenger seat. Apparently, Honda, Toyota, Subaru and other auto manufacturers decided to cut costs and say the hell with the passenger seat comfort, even on their top trim level vehicles. Why do I think this is a big deal? My wife and I are trying to find a nice SUV/crossover for traveling, and since we periodically rotate the driving duties, the comfort of the passenger seat is essential. The Honda CR-V passenger's seat, even in the top-of-the-line Touring model, feels like you're sitting on the floor. I'm scraping 6 ft in height (with long legs), my wife at 5' 4" - we both looked at each other & laughed when we sat in the passenger seat because it was so low. Comfort-wise for me, however, it wasn't so funny. Other cars without the height adjustment for the passenger side set the seat's height at an arbitrary level, and if you're lucky, it's OK, but maybe not..... It's a real shame that some manufacturers feel they have to cut corners like seat adjustments on cars reaching $40k & above. Our soon-to-be trade-in, a 2003 Toyota Camry XLE with cloth interior, has FULL range power seats for BOTH occupants, and are remarkably comfortable. Sad. getting less for more money? Anyway, Alex, you are the "gold standard" for car reviewers on the 'net, and you keep getting better all the time. Thanks for providing detailed and objective reviews! We all appreciate it!
AGREED...!!! That is basically a car maker forcing the buyer to pay extra money for a satellite radio subscription. Which will get you any music or sports channel you want. However, it doesn't mean it's going to play the song you want. I have so many songs in my playlist on UA-cam that i've converted to CD format using a program i found online. So that i can listen to them in my car. It's a very simple thing to do that not many folks are even aware is possible. But with no CD player built in i'm screwed or so i thought. Then i found this little miracle on Amazon and it solves the problem for us CD lovers. Here's the name of the product below it's not cheap but WELL worth the money in my opinion. And i can now play my CD's without an issue in my new CR-V. Just copy and paste this into Amazon's search bar and it should pull up this device. USB Integrated Add-On CD Player for 2017-2018 Honda Civic & CR-V (7" LCD Must Have USB Ports) BEST OF LUCK...!!!
Did Honda extend the warranty an extra year to 6 years (until 2023 if you bought a 2017 CRV) for any problems in the engine, powertrain, oil dilution problems, etc.?
Great review, Alex. Thank you! FYI at 20:34 “Nissan” is misspelled, yikes! I'm looking forward to your review of the 2017 Mazda CX-5 (both the 2.5L and 2.2L Turbodiesel coming later this year).
Great review Alex. I looked at and sat in both the 2017 CRV Touring and the 2018 Equinox Premier with a gas engine. The CRV interior is better, but the leather seat in the Equinox is more comfortable. The diesel is due out September 2017 and no one at the Chevy store I was at knew what trim level it came in , or what the price increase would be for the little diesel. Also, the Equinox Premier has a unique top down "bird's eye" park assist feature that uses four cameras to create a top down image of your car and the surrounding cars and things. Pretty neat! The Equinox AWD in the Premier trim priced about $34,800 without the sunroof, but Chevy has plenty of offers that might make it closer to the CRV Touring which includes a sunroof. The interior of the Equinox is so-so and the cargo rear seat tilt forward handles are very flimsy. I feel the CRV EX-L and Touring are far better values versus the Equinox in similar trims. Considering the gasoline versions, the CRV with the 1/5L turbo has very impressive mileage is certainly worthy of consideration. But with a 40+ mpg diesel Equinox, that can all be overlooked so long as it prices more near the $30k and not close to the $40k range.
That fuel economy is impressive! My biggest complaint with the RAV4 gas only version is the crappy mpg, everything else is great! Planning to keep that car for 20 years lol!
I'll wait till they add tuning knob and preset buttons. I don't want to stop and use my reading glasses each time I want to change the station. I can't have a car without usable radio.
I have had my 2017 CRV touring model for about 3 months and love it more. It feels very well made and getting great gas mileage. I personally love the way it looks. A fellow coworker has a 2017 Rav 4, she is unhappy with it and is considering taking a big loss and trading it in.
How can this video have 4 thumbs down in 1 hour!? people have nothing better to do. This is a great review as are all of the other reviews Alex has done. Thanks for your hard work Alex!
Alex On Autos is the best review, information, and auto selection on the web, period. The problem is that social networking has given the ignorant voice… A very powerful voice, in fact, if you pay them any mind. To hell with all of them.
Nice review! A couple clarifications: 1) There's no AUX port in any CRV trim level. 2) The moonroof is standard, not optional, for all trims other than the LX. Also, why no trunk comfort index rating? Is that not a thing on CUVs and hatches? Even more video showing the flat load floor would have been cool. Thanks.
Looking at specs I’m concerned about headroom. Honda says front-seat headroom on an EX w/moonroof is 38.0 and for some reason drops to 37.8 for Touring. Either way that is tight for an SUV. My wife’s 2015 Civic EX has 37.9 and at 6’2 I barely fit.
Excellent review Alex, as always. I'm cross shopping Subarus and this car, I wish you would have included Subaru. Not all assisted drive packages are the same. I sit in 0-20 mph traffic for hours a day and it really matters to me. I look at this first in my car decision. I was shocked when the CRV would lane CENTER and had one of the best adaptive cruise controls I had tested outside of Tesla. Rav4 and Eyesight don't lane center, they all bounce the car from side to side. Lane centering is much more valuable to be more relaxed but still engaged. I'm not a shell for Honda, but could not believe the content level of the EX-L for its price point along with 29 mph, seems to defy the laws of physics and finance. Other than the engine, the car seems underpriced and almost near luxury. I'm not really looking for an economy car but the CRV seems to be in actually a near lux in sheep's clothing. The seats were my first wakeup call.
Nice review.. But I am disappointed with the dashboard layout (tach. and speedometer).. Just very odd looking to me. I wish Honda would just stick to a more traditional analog tach. and speedometer (and dash layout). At least they left the nice traditional shifter. My question for you Alex.. Does the ride and cabin noise grades go for the lower LX trim??? Some makers offer better ride and cabin noise in the upper trims only.. Thanks so much.
Great job, Alex. Love the addition of "Pros and Cons" section in your latest videos. Quick question, how's HondaLink in this bad boy? It's been a thorn in people's side for a LONG time for it's laggy User Interface, but it appears slightly sharper and peppy in this new CR-V. What did you experience?
Wow. First video I've seen from you and I must say that you do a very thorough and well thought-out review. My wife went with the EX trim in Molten Lava (the copper color) and we're very pleased with it. Her old car was a 2003 CRV, so we know they last but this one is better in every way - power, comfort, road noise, handling, and fuel economy are all better 14 years later :)
Great review, Alex! But I wish you had talked about the new AWD in this new CRV, and how it compares with the one found at the Rogue. It seems the Rogue's AWD was the best in the category until the New CRV arrived. How about now?
Colour choice for this model (and pretty much all of Honda's line up) in Canada is pathetic. Honda seems to think Canadians will to settle on just three colours or force you into an upper trim to get more choice.
Hi, Alex, can you please do a review on the 2016 Honda Accord V6 Touring? I just want to know your thoughts on that V6 engine and how that changes the various ratings as I remember that the Civic Touring model received very different ratings from you compared to the base model of that car. Thanks!
Alex, thank you for another informative review. It appears Honda is making intelligent strides forward to freshen-up the CR-V in this latest release, without losing it's utilitarian soul in the process. Some of the comments on your video, as well as my own curiosity, wonders how the 2017 CR-V stacks up against the 2017 Mazda CX-5. Given your high marks for the previous CX-5, especially in terms of drive, these 2 "Utes" seem to be the top contenders. Are the Honda and Mazda such different animals that they are not really comparable?
Alex doesn't want to touch on the new CX5 it sees until he drives it. Thats probably why he did not mention the new CX5 at all. But reviews for the new CX5 are already out. I suggest you take a look at them. You will see for the most part it is all looks. They talk about how great it handles, but the first gen CX5 had those high marks too. But guess what, read the Car & Driver review for the 17 CRV, and they have data and confirm the 17 CRV out handles the highly rated 1st CX5. So even if the new CX5 handles that much better, it is missing a lot of substance in what a CUV should be in terms of features and utilitarian stuff for families. I mean it doesn't even have remote start nor is it an option. The CRV offers that on the 2nd to lowest trim standard. Along with the many other features the new CX5 doesnt ofer.
Wow, you spent a significant amount of time on this forum bashing the CX-5 and half of what you're saying is not even true. Honda employee maybe? Or just a Honda fan boy?
There are already several YT and car mag reviews comparing the two and the new CX5 only looks and feels faster. It's not actually faster. It's slower to 60 by almost a second, take longer to brake, and doesn't even corner as well in the slalom. The CRV is much bigger on the inside, yet technically smaller on the outside, has more power, and yet better fuel economy. Styling is the only subjective win for the Mazda, while objectively the CRV wins in actual driving performance and pragmatic factors, which is the whole point of an SUV. No wonder the CRV is again top of the review and sales charts for this segment and mostly has been for the past 2 decades.
Thanks for the review. How does it compare with the Subarus? I would appreciate your review and comparison. I also would like to know the difference between the touring CRV and the other AWD vehicles
Motortrend does 0-60 in 7.5 - Car and driver in 7.6, but somehow Alex on Autos does it in 7.3 And that happens with most cars Alex drives at his racetrack, the 0-60 times are always faster.. All I can say is: Wow!
Good Crossover but back of it is so ugly. Also too stiff to use as a family vehicle. Not a fan. Also 2nd most sold crossover in usa since 2017 not first. First is now rogue which im am big fan of
Who wants to guess when Honda will add a Touring standard Panoramic rooof, rear heated seats, and increase the rear seat recline? Probably when the new Rogue arrives for 2019.
Great review! I like how you compare the different brands and models, you are also very easy to understand because of your clear speaking and the way you edit the videos. I also want to add that your reviews are easy to follow due to how your video template design is, great work!
Great review! I just test drove a 2017 EX AWD yesterday and although I really hate how the rims and grill have all those busy lines, everything else is a significant upgrade - especially the sensing, driving dynamics, stiffer chassis, turbo power, while getting almost the same MPGs as my old Fit Sport. Considering how large and well equipped this thing is, that's simply amazing!
I prefer a stronger engine that can passing faster, a reliable motor, and transmission and nice looking SUV,I don't care fuel mpg . I like the Rav-4 but not sure why TOYOTA Company don't make V6 and Turbo for the Rav-4.Let set 600,000 miles to the CR-V,Rogue and Rav-4, Escape,Kia or Subaru and CX-5.: who's broke first..
few things 1: pick is super poor 2: engine noise is louder , and sound is pretty disgusting 3.yes it does have a vibration but not a lot but it does 4.gas tang is super small , smaller then Honda civic due to all wheel , they place Gas tank different angel to connect rear wheels and for this they made smaller gas tank 4.infortaintment center need implements , as well as no CD / no AUX and Bluetooth media audio is delayed 5.rear door open up to 90 Degree which they have to because rear entrance is smaller then RAV4 6.febric seats are very cheap 7.leg room for driver side is very very small as well is central console is none sense , its not practical
what does he mean , you can also get a read out of the climate control in the touch screen because if the touch screen don't come on you will freeze you ass off , it is tye only way to control the heating and cooling Hondas ways of cost cutting , just pray that screen come on everyday because it controls most of the car
Nice car. I don't own a CRV 2017. But I test drove a Honda CRV 2017 EXL model, and still they have the driver seat vibration. It was very obvious when driving at low speed in 2017. Sales man told me that he will get me another car. I told him No thanks. Better Honda fixes this rather than ignoring. So before buying please test drive with idling, park, ac on/off, lights on/off, adjust your seats up/down/forward/backward..some combination makes the front seats vibrate...the engineers need to get something right..looks like this is been lingering for years.. BEWARE. Rest looks great.
Nice car. I don't own a CRV 2017. But I test drove a Honda CRV 2017 EXL model, and still they have the driver seat vibration. It was very obvious when driving at low speed in 2017. Sales man told me that he will get me another car. I told him No thanks. Better Honda fixes this rather than ignoring. So before buying please test drive with idling, park, ac on/off, lights on/off, adjust your seats up/down/forward/backward..some combination makes the front seats vibrate...the engineers need to get something right..looks like this is been lingering for years.. BEWARE. Rest looks great. some might not like exterior - I too but I can live with that.
Just got a EX-L. Thanks to you Alex for providing the facts ahead of the dealer rhetoric. You were a great help in my making this decision. I landed the car with year end incentives for just $5 shy of $30k. Not bad for a CUV with so many features and fuel economy.
What color did you get? Any thoughts after having it for 2 weeks? We just test drove one over the weekend and waiting for a 2018 Black with Ivory interior AWD EX-L.
Mayor of Sexy Town So far, so good. Great mileage with the eco function selected, good handling, decent acceleration - I don't pound on it, so midrange acceleration is good as is low end torque. Leather seats good, but wish I had one more inch of legroom.
I'm in the same position as you are right now looking at both 2017 models. However, i haven't test driven either yet. And to be fair you can't compare the Outback 3.6R to the CR-V at all. That particular model is in a different league altogether. So make sure to test drive the 2.5i Limited Outback against either the CR-V EX or EX-L trim to be fair. Now when it comes to reliability there both damn close to each other. However, the Subaru Outback hasn't changed since it's refresh back in 2015. So it's got the advantage over the Honda of 3yrs on the market with minor tweaks here and there. But nothing to warrant staying away from the vehicle over anything major mechanically speaking. Where as the CR-V refresh was done in 2017. And is only in it's second year with the 2018 virtually untouched from it's debut. That being said, without even test driving either vehicle i'd go with the Subaru. The 2.5i is a VERY underrated engine even though it's got less horsepower than the CR-V it suits most peoples needs just fine. However, it's HUGE advantage over the CR-V is it's NOT A TURBO. And that's where i get concerned with the CR-V's long-term reliability. What is nice is that CR-V Turbo doesn't need premium fuel and can run just fine on 87 octane. But regardless if you still want to get the best performance from a turbo. You really should be filling it with premium fuel. So the Outback wins HANDS DOWN in this very important area. Not to mention it's AWD is THE BEST out there and even Subaru can't hold a candle to it. So that all said, good luck with your decision i know how tough it can be. Hopefully my points make your decision a little easier.
I bought a '15 CR-V... It vibrates and rattles so much...needed to change the battery twice, under warranty, under 25000 km,... First and last Honda ever!
i bought the 2016 rav 4 xle but i wish for the CRV turbo now BUT fyi the front axels of most Hondas will break as they get older above possibly 150K miles
I have a '17 EX-L in the Deep Olive Metallic. I have only a couple of small complaints about the car - the driver seat belt retractor is sometimes troublesome and the location of the on off button for the CC is way to close to the set button which has caused me to disconnect the CC unintentionally a couple of times. Other than that, the car is excellent in every other category and very easy to live with on a daily basis. I drove most of the other vehicles in this segment and the Honda came out best overall.
The 2017 looks good except for the center display. I am not a fan of the off-center placement of the screen. It would have been a better design if they placed the capacitive touch buttons at the bottom of the screen.
Great review as always. Looks like you are using the beta version of Apple Carplay 10.3. Wonder if anyone notice why it looks a little different than the current version of Apple Carplay.
Me too have an argument wether to go with CRV or CX5. Our CRV here has 3rd row seats which is useless due to it's space but definitely score some points on some people. I haven't test drive CRV yet but I test drove BMW X1 and CX5, definitely going with CX5 rather than the X1. It has the comfort and quiet cabin which is important aspects for me. Can't wait to test drive the CRV. If the CRV at par or better on comfort department, I will go with the CRV. The pricing of CRV is cheaper than CX5 too.
Awesome , Thank you so much . Just today I test drive it the EXL AWD . One question the mpg you mentioned in the video is that with Econ on ? I test drove a new vehicle with 50 miles on it and after 20 miles drive it averaged 21.1
Is such a big vehicle eating into the space of the Mid Size Crossover, as you mentioned it has more space than the Edge. What would be the reasons to choose the Edge over this, apart from power?
You are like the James May of the youtube car reviewers, you might not be funny, but you are technical and nerdy as hell. I like your style. No BS at all, pure facts..
Alex, thank you for the most well-rounded review of this, and all other vehicles you test drive. The comparisons against similar models is super informative and helpful.
I just got rid of my Explorer for a 2017 CR-V touring. BIG power difference. 1.5 lt turbo/ cvt trans. Its nice but Ford has some better interior features. The backup camera on the CR-V is very low quality. It doesn't alert for stationary things, only moving. The radio/satellite/HVAC is kinda clumsy. It is great on gas but I don't get what it states, actually not even close. Dash is cheap looking. Worried about the reliabilty of the CVT transmission. I do like it better than the Explorer overall.
If you like the CR-V then why quibble over "minor things"...? The vehicle is SOLID in my honest opinion. And the refresh Honda did for 2017 made it EXTREMELY competitive in the SUV market.
Drove a new 2017 Touring Model a few days ago. Liked the interior except for the seats. Couldn't get comfortable (I'm 6'2" 235 lbs) the seating position felt very low even with the seat raised up. Nice fit and finish overall. The engine felt weak tho. Had to wring its neck to get it moving....
Rode in a 2017 CRV Touring with 25,000 miles on the stock Hankook tires. The tires were very noisy - noticeably so. The road noise was noticeable over the present larger Jeep SUV i drive now, but tolerable. However the tire noise was an issue that would get to me on a longer trip.
Every dealer is going to scrimp and save somewhere. And usually that is on two things tires and paint job. You can't knock a vehicle for having OEM tires just put a good set of Michelin or Continentals on it and you'll be AMAZED at the difference. My 2010 Mazda 5 Grand Touring came with the dreaded Toyo OEM tires which are prone to premature tire wear and cupping on my particular vehicle. So i switched them out for a higher tire size went from 205 to 215 not a huge difference in size. But the brand is what made the difference as i am now riding on Continental PureContact tires. And the ride is MUCH MUCH smoother and i didn't lose any handling which Mazda's are noted for being excellent at. In fact i feel safer on these tires especially during the winter months. They grip the snow and rain fantastic and break well also. So 9 out of 10 times it's usually the tires NOT the vehicle. So follow my advice and i guarantee you'll love your CR-V...!!!
Except the oil dilution problem in this engine is a deal breaker. Honda is still using the same engine in the 2019 model. Terrible .
and they’re using it in the current model.
probably not as bad a problem as you were led to believe.
@@darthvirgin7157 I heard it was a problem from people who reported it after buying the car and owning it for a while. So obviously it's a problem.
@@avecrux333
all i'm getting from you is anecdotal crap.
yet the 2023 crv, with the same engine, is the 2nd highest selling vehicle in the country. and the 2024 is still up there in numbers per month.
@@darthvirgin7157it's not anecdotal. UA-cam won't let me post the links here to the technology reports talking about the importance of addressing this oil dilution problem, citing the CR-V. I tried to post it earlier and it removed them. Furthermore when I visited the the Honda dealership and asked them about the oil dilution problem with the CR-V they admitted it to me. It's the reason I never bought one.
@@darthvirgin7157 And here is information on the Class Action Lawsuit against Honda because of the CR-V Oil Dilution issue. It's real:
"According to a recent class action lawsuit, drivers of certain 2018-2023 Honda vehicles may experience stalling and oil dilution. Manufacturing defects in the engines of affected vehicles can cause the car’s oil to be diluted with fuel, causing significant wear and damage to the engine.
"The Honda oil dilution lawsuit accuses the carmaker of knowingly selling and leasing vehicles with defective engines without informing customers or taking any meaningful action to fix the manufacturing defect.
"Honda Oil Dilution Lawsuit Overview
"Problems in certain Earth Dreams 1.5L direct injection engines may cause fuel to build up, causing the bearings to wear out. When the bearings in an engine wear out, this can cause engines to stall and fail. This engine defect causes affected vehicles to consume high amounts of oil.
"In formal complaints made to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, multiple Honda drivers say they have often had to add oil in between regular oil changes. The current oil dilution lawsuit states that affected Honda vehicles have engines with pistons that may be too far away from each other, which causes oil to enter the combustion chamber, resulting in the oil consumption issue.
"The current engine class action lawsuit against Honda accuses the carmaker of failing to repair affected cars, telling some customers that their engine problems can be resolved by driving longer distances. In 2019, Honda announced an extension of the factory warranty for more than one million 2016-2018 Honda Civic and 2017-2018 Honda CR-V vehicles.
"Affected vehicles have Honda Earth Dreams 1.5L engines. If you experience stalling, the check engine light turning on, gasoline/oil odors, loss of power, engine damage, or other Honda direct injection engine problems, your vehicle may have an oil dilution defect. Some drivers have reported significant gas fumes in the cabins of their vehicles, so much so that some say they felt dizzy and or nauseous while driving.
"Even the smallest amounts of fuel mixed into the engine’s oil can have a significant effect on the engine’s performance, leading to excessive engine wear and tear, power loss, and lower fuel economy. In 2018, Honda released a customer service program for customers experiencing the Honda CR-V oil dilution issue. The program states that the oil issue may increase in cold weather.
What makes and models are affected?
"The following Honda makes and models may have engine issues:
Honda CR-V (2019-2023)
Honda Civic (2019-2021)
Honda Accord (2018-2021)
"Older models of the Honda CR-V from 2016-2018 may also have engine defects. A current class-action lawsuit alleges Honda knowingly sold Honda CR-V vehicles with fuel contamination issues. Drivers of affected Honda CR-Vs report issues in their vehicles similar to those of vehicles with the Honda CRV oil dilution problem such as stalling, engine misfire, or engine failure.
"To address the Honda Oil dilution problem in its Earth Dreams engine technology, the manufacturer offered software updates, part replacements, and oil changes for owners and lessees of affected vehicles through its 2018 service campaign. These fixes, however, do little to address the extensive engine damage and engine failure that some Honda drivers have experienced."
After researching about which car to drive for months. I finally found a reviewer who clearly gives out 0 to 60 times , cabin noise at high speeds , handling vs comfort. I so glad I found you. Kudos to you and your team. Fantastic work.
50mph is not highspeed
Still the BEST auto reviewer on UA-cam. Great Info. Thank you Alex.
Alex is STILL THE BEST AUTO TESTER that i trust. Alex has EXCELLENT ASESSMENT RATINGS on cars and trucks.
I agree, ALEX ON AUTO is GREAT in his AUTO REVIEWS. He COMPREHENSIVELY breaks down AUTO COMPARISONS. Alex is the ONE TO WATCH for AUTO REVIEWS.
Alex and Savagegeese are the only two car reviewers on UA-cam that I think are exceptional.
Many owners are reporting cabin heat issues and gas in their oil causing the oil to be overfilled on Facebook. Honda has even stopped selling the CRV in China due to these problems. Alex, have you heard of the problem and in your opinion is it a few bad apples or worrying enough to buy something else instead?
The most detailed, thorough and pleasing reviewer on UA-cam. Keep it up man.
In my opinion, this is by far the best looking CR-V ever built.
Ankur Sharma, I agree with you. My sister bought one the other day. The EXL and it is a good looking SUV inside and out. Nice ride and very good gas mileage is awesome to for an SUV.
I'm torn between this and the 2nd gen, the third gen looks a lot like a minivan.
I should have wait for this 2017 model, but I love my 2015. I wish Honda offer a stronger engine like 2.0L turbo charge in the Forester, and I'll definitely buy one. The real world fuel economy is really impressive. I constantly get 29-30 mpg on average and I drive mostly in the city with a lead foot. Good review as always Alex!
Johnson L smile , I know the feeling .
Got a 2017 CRV- T AWD: Somehow don't get above 32 even on high and even with old grandma style driving.
You need to break in the engine, just like my civic with the 1.5t, I didn't get the estimated fuel economy till around 3-5k km so.
thats not a surprise. I never get the 2014 Civic's advertised 30city/39hwy. i average 25combined or 23city/30hwy. If I drive like grandma I can get it up to 28 average max. I drive in NY, and I think some of this has to do with the excess amount of traffic and air pollution. If I were you I wouldnt expect more than 27mpg average depending on your location. at 14:25 Alex reports averaging 29.5 mpg.
Johnson L
Alex, I like your detailed reviews in general. For this CRV review, you didn't mention some of the convenient features new for the 2017. For example: std keyless entry, keyless start, walk away lock, remote start, adjustable power lift gate, adjustable trunk floor, handsfree power lift gate (Touring), Apple CarPlay, electric brake hold for red lights...and more.
My suggestion is that you can spend less time comparing the exterior grill and LED head lights. Styling is a personal preference. It is what it is. There's no need to explain and compare too much detail. Either I like it or hate it.
Great. review Alex. I really enjoy watching your channel. I have a question, do you think that this trend towards downsizing engines and adding turbo is the right choice? European market shows that downsizing has a dark. side, lower reliability with time and mileage and higher maintenance cost.
Personally I prefer bigger displacement, less stressed engines. Real world driving also shows that small turbocharged engine will consume as much gas ,if not more,then bigger one. Also I know from experience that when loaded with 4 people and couple bags in the trunk, the engine definitely suffers from not being powerful enough.
Really liking this new CR-V .. while super reliable, all of the models that have come before it have been total crap to look at, and to drive. This is a HUGE improvement and a product I'll definitely consider shall I move back to the snow belt and again find the need for an AWD comfortable crossover. Great review as usual Alex!
its not super reliable. lol. google 1.5t cr-v gas in engine oil
I just bought a 2018 EX which is identical to the 2017 model. The CR-V made just about everybody's top pic for small SUV's. In the first 500 miles I'm averaging 32.5 MPG in Eco mode, which is astounding for a conventional ICE. Safety features sold me on this car, especially low-speed follow ACC for traffic jams. It rides quietly, like a luxury creampuff, and handles competently. Electronic connectivity is top-notch, with Android Auto and Apple Car Play. The 10 way electric seats should be comfy over long trips, where the lane keep assist and AAC will reduce driver stress. My only concern is that some drivers report oil dilution issues with the 1.5 turbo engine that could affect long-term engine durability. Honda was forced to recall about 300,000 vehicles in China, but since it's not a safety issue, the US has not required Honda to recall. Let's hope the problems remain isolated and that Honda does the right thing and fixes all issues.
Hi! Alex, did you ever test one of the AWD CRV in snows? Please, if ever you had a chance do test it and see if this handle well in snows. I got a 2016 CRV AWD EX and it handle poorly driving in snows. The tail end seems unstable and feels like it going to slip of road while driving light snows cover road. Trade in my 2015 Rav4 AWD and my Rav4 is very solid/stable in snows cover roads. Anyone have similar issues..
All this talk of Rogue and no mention of Honda reliability, resale value, low maintenance needs, etc. If price and options are similar, with great styling as well, Honda has to be the choice. Great review Alex
ronnie greher your right on ,for me ,Honda or Toyota for the reliability and resale
This comment didn't age well. The CR-V 1.5T has some serious oil dilution issues...
I never thought I would consider buying CRV for a family car, this latest version has changed my mind. Especially, the safety features which are important to me.
Same here
I know your comment is old, but you should look up "CR-V center buckle issue". You can NOT have 3 people seating in the back if you have one car seat behind the driver. The buckle positioning is criss-crossed, which prevents the middle seat from being buckled.
Excellent review. Its too bad the LED headlights are only available in the touring model. Also this trend of small turbo engines is a bit concerning. I understand why they are doing it but turbo's tend to bring with it more problems.
Alex, I have to hand it to you. You have very complete reviews. thank you for taking the time to cover all the details. AND A SPECIAL THANKS for covering the cons. Many reviewers like to talk only about what they like.
I really want to see how this compares to the new Mazda CX-5. Mazda is supposed to put the 2.2L Diesel in that vehicle as well.
Almost every single worthwhile review of this CR-V is a Touring model. Honda probably thinks that makes sense but I think it's a mistake.
Thanks for the review. I found the 2017 CRV to be a nice vehicle for the most part in my test drive of an EX trim. The only dislike was the quite loud noise coming from the turbo engine while accelerating up to cruising speed.
loud engine noise and cheap instrumental panel which is scratched very easy.
I test drove the new cx-5 and cr-v the last weekend. The new cx-5 engine made more noise and felt less powerful accelerating onto the highway compared to the new turbo 4 in the cr-v. Both are great vehicles but I'm weighing more toward the cr-v now.
superb review. nobody does is as informatively and professionally as you , Alex.
We just bought the 2017 EX (gunmetal metallic), and my wife loves it. The ride is smooth and quiet. The Honda sensing is nice, not too intrusive. The seats are comfortable both front and rear. Now if it just holds up like the 2007 CRV we traded for this one. Great video was helpful in deciding on our purchase. Wife watched it quite a few times.
Best reviewer on UA-cam. Period.
Alex, Please keep indicating what vehicles have limited adjustments for the passenger seat. Honda does not provide height adjustments on any of it's vehicles I've examined. In addition, the following vehicles also do not have height adjustments for the passenger seat: Toyota (RAV4, Highlander), Subaru (Forester, Outback). However, Ford (Escape, Edge), Kia (Sorento) and Hyundai (Santa Fe & Santa Fe Sport) DO have height adjustments for the passenger seat. Apparently, Honda, Toyota, Subaru and other auto manufacturers decided to cut costs and say the hell with the passenger seat comfort, even on their top trim level vehicles. Why do I think this is a big deal? My wife and I are trying to find a nice SUV/crossover for traveling, and since we periodically rotate the driving duties, the comfort of the passenger seat is essential. The Honda CR-V passenger's seat, even in the top-of-the-line Touring model, feels like you're sitting on the floor. I'm scraping 6 ft in height (with long legs), my wife at 5' 4" - we both looked at each other & laughed when we sat in the passenger seat because it was so low. Comfort-wise for me, however, it wasn't so funny. Other cars without the height adjustment for the passenger side set the seat's height at an arbitrary level, and if you're lucky, it's OK, but maybe not..... It's a real shame that some manufacturers feel they have to cut corners like seat adjustments on cars reaching $40k & above. Our soon-to-be trade-in, a 2003 Toyota Camry XLE with cloth interior, has FULL range power seats for BOTH occupants, and are remarkably comfortable. Sad. getting less for more money? Anyway, Alex, you are the "gold standard" for car reviewers on the 'net, and you keep getting better all the time. Thanks for providing detailed and objective reviews! We all appreciate it!
Interesting that Honda is introducing a CR-V hybrid in China this week. Wonder how long it will take for that model to show up in the US market?
Why are we seeing less CD players in the dash? Some of use still like listing to CDs while we are on the road.
AGREED...!!! That is basically a car maker forcing the buyer to pay extra money for a satellite radio subscription. Which will get you any music or sports channel you want. However, it doesn't mean it's going to play the song you want. I have so many songs in my playlist on UA-cam that i've converted to CD format using a program i found online. So that i can listen to them in my car. It's a very simple thing to do that not many folks are even aware is possible. But with no CD player built in i'm screwed or so i thought. Then i found this little miracle on Amazon and it solves the problem for us CD lovers. Here's the name of the product below it's not cheap but WELL worth the money in my opinion. And i can now play my CD's without an issue in my new CR-V. Just copy and paste this into Amazon's search bar and it should pull up this device. USB Integrated Add-On CD Player for 2017-2018 Honda Civic & CR-V (7" LCD Must Have USB Ports) BEST OF LUCK...!!!
Can't wait for your 2017 CX-5 review. 2017 CX-5 vs. CRV Tough decision.
very tough
Got one 2017 model for my son, pretty much after watching this review. Alex, you are the best!!!
Can I be your daughter and buy me one? I'll give you my car with 15,000 miles in it? Lol
Marie Pal xD
get rid of those ugly wheels honda
AGREED...!!! They are pretty ugly and if i end up getting this SUV. The first thing i'm going to do is install new alloy wheels on it.
Did Honda extend the warranty an extra year to 6 years (until 2023 if you bought a 2017 CRV) for any problems in the engine, powertrain, oil dilution problems, etc.?
Great review, Alex. Thank you! FYI at 20:34 “Nissan” is misspelled, yikes! I'm looking forward to your review of the 2017 Mazda CX-5 (both the 2.5L and 2.2L Turbodiesel coming later this year).
Great review Alex. I looked at and sat in both the 2017 CRV Touring and the 2018 Equinox Premier with a gas engine. The CRV interior is better, but the leather seat in the Equinox is more comfortable. The diesel is due out September 2017 and no one at the Chevy store I was at knew what trim level it came in , or what the price increase would be for the little diesel. Also, the Equinox Premier has a unique top down "bird's eye" park assist feature that uses four cameras to create a top down image of your car and the surrounding cars and things. Pretty neat! The Equinox AWD in the Premier trim priced about $34,800 without the sunroof, but Chevy has plenty of offers that might make it closer to the CRV Touring which includes a sunroof. The interior of the Equinox is so-so and the cargo rear seat tilt forward handles are very flimsy. I feel the CRV EX-L and Touring are far better values versus the Equinox in similar trims. Considering the gasoline versions, the CRV with the 1/5L turbo has very impressive mileage is certainly worthy of consideration. But with a 40+ mpg diesel Equinox, that can all be overlooked so long as it prices more near the $30k and not close to the $40k range.
My 2017 Honda CRV touring is the best! No problems and kicks butt every time! Heck Yeah!
i wanted to get the crv ex but i ended up getting the rogue sv because it was cheaper and bigger
Great review, Alex, as always. The lack of a CD player is a big disappointment. Can you comment on this? Thanks!
That fuel economy is impressive! My biggest complaint with the RAV4 gas only version is the crappy mpg, everything else is great! Planning to keep that car for 20 years lol!
I'll wait till they add tuning knob and preset buttons. I don't want to stop and use my reading glasses each time I want to change the station.
I can't have a car without usable radio.
I have had my 2017 CRV touring model for about 3 months and love it more. It feels very well made and getting great gas mileage. I personally love the way it looks. A fellow coworker has a 2017 Rav 4, she is unhappy with it and is considering taking a big loss and trading it in.
I want to get there crv but am concerned about the oil dilution issue. Have you experienced this?
How can this video have 4 thumbs down in 1 hour!? people have nothing better to do. This is a great review as are all of the other reviews Alex has done. Thanks for your hard work Alex!
Alex On Autos is the best review, information, and auto selection on the web, period. The problem is that social networking has given the ignorant voice… A very powerful voice, in fact, if you pay them any mind. To hell with all of them.
My first used Honda SUV!! Terrific job bro.
Alex, another great job! Is it fair to compare the Tucson to the CR-V? That Hyundai 1.6 turbo seems to deliver good performance and excellent mileage.
Nice review! A couple clarifications: 1) There's no AUX port in any CRV trim level. 2) The moonroof is standard, not optional, for all trims other than the LX.
Also, why no trunk comfort index rating? Is that not a thing on CUVs and hatches? Even more video showing the flat load floor would have been cool. Thanks.
Best review video of the CR-V 2017. Very well explained, with details and interesting comparisons! Thumbs up!
Looking at specs I’m concerned about headroom. Honda says
front-seat headroom on an EX w/moonroof is 38.0 and for some reason drops
to 37.8 for Touring. Either way that is tight for an SUV. My wife’s 2015 Civic EX has 37.9 and at 6’2 I barely fit.
Excellent review Alex, as always. I'm cross shopping Subarus and this car, I wish you would have included Subaru. Not all assisted drive packages are the same. I sit in 0-20 mph traffic for hours a day and it really matters to me. I look at this first in my car decision. I was shocked when the CRV would lane CENTER and had one of the best adaptive cruise controls I had tested outside of Tesla. Rav4 and Eyesight don't lane center, they all bounce the car from side to side. Lane centering is much more valuable to be more relaxed but still engaged. I'm not a shell for Honda, but could not believe the content level of the EX-L for its price point along with 29 mph, seems to defy the laws of physics and finance. Other than the engine, the car seems underpriced and almost near luxury. I'm not really looking for an economy car but the CRV seems to be in actually a near lux in sheep's clothing. The seats were my first wakeup call.
Nice review.. But I am disappointed with the dashboard layout (tach. and speedometer).. Just very odd looking to me. I wish Honda would just stick to a more traditional analog tach. and speedometer (and dash layout). At least they left the nice traditional shifter. My question for you Alex.. Does the ride and cabin noise grades go for the lower LX trim??? Some makers offer better ride and cabin noise in the upper trims only.. Thanks so much.
Great job, Alex. Love the addition of "Pros and Cons" section in your latest videos. Quick question, how's HondaLink in this bad boy? It's been a thorn in people's side for a LONG time for it's laggy User Interface, but it appears slightly sharper and peppy in this new CR-V. What did you experience?
What about the 2017 CX-5? Review soon?
Wow. First video I've seen from you and I must say that you do a very thorough and well thought-out review. My wife went with the EX trim in Molten Lava (the copper color) and we're very pleased with it. Her old car was a 2003 CRV, so we know they last but this one is better in every way - power, comfort, road noise, handling, and fuel economy are all better 14 years later :)
Great review, Alex! But I wish you had talked about the new AWD in this new CRV, and how it compares with the one found at the Rogue. It seems the Rogue's AWD was the best in the category until the New CRV arrived. How about now?
Colour choice for this model (and pretty much all of Honda's line up) in Canada is pathetic. Honda seems to think Canadians will to settle on just three colours or force you into an upper trim to get more choice.
Hi, Alex, can you please do a review on the 2016 Honda Accord V6 Touring? I
just want to know your thoughts on that V6 engine and how that changes
the various ratings as I remember that the Civic Touring model received
very different ratings from you compared to the base model of that car.
Thanks!
funny how the canadian version LX is almost a US EX version in terms of standard features.
Please review the 2017 Mazda CX-5
Alex, thank you for another informative review. It appears Honda is making intelligent strides forward to freshen-up the CR-V in this latest release, without losing it's utilitarian soul in the process. Some of the comments on your video, as well as my own curiosity, wonders how the 2017 CR-V stacks up against the 2017 Mazda CX-5. Given your high marks for the previous CX-5, especially in terms of drive, these 2 "Utes" seem to be the top contenders. Are the Honda and Mazda such different animals that they are not really comparable?
Alex doesn't want to touch on the new CX5 it sees until he drives it. Thats probably why he did not mention the new CX5 at all. But reviews for the new CX5 are already out. I suggest you take a look at them. You will see for the most part it is all looks. They talk about how great it handles, but the first gen CX5 had those high marks too. But guess what, read the Car & Driver review for the 17 CRV, and they have data and confirm the 17 CRV out handles the highly rated 1st CX5. So even if the new CX5 handles that much better, it is missing a lot of substance in what a CUV should be in terms of features and utilitarian stuff for families. I mean it doesn't even have remote start nor is it an option. The CRV offers that on the 2nd to lowest trim standard. Along with the many other features the new CX5 doesnt ofer.
Wow, you spent a significant amount of time on this forum bashing the CX-5 and half of what you're saying is not even true. Honda employee maybe? Or just a Honda fan boy?
a little disappointed you didn't compare it to the 2017 cx-5
he didn't compare because cx 5 beats all the competition hands down ;)
Funny that Honda offers a third row in this very same car in Thailand and other places.
Thomas James serious? I hope that model comes to singapore
Optimus PrimeG1 Check this out: paultan.org/2017/03/15/2017-honda-cr-v-thai-spec-revealed-ahead-of-launch/
wow you gotta be bullshitting me
That's true, saw the videos from Malaysia, Thailand etc. Not sure if there is a compromise on all rows in leg space, though.
Thomas James thanks m8
How does this compare to the Mazda CX5? The CX5 was your top pick last year.
Same question here!
same question, 2017 CX5 vs CRV
2017 CX-5 isnt available yet in the US. He hasn't been able to review it yet. It should be out in April.
Same question here, I wish Alex do a review on the cx5 as well
There are already several YT and car mag reviews comparing the two and the new CX5 only looks and feels faster. It's not actually faster. It's slower to 60 by almost a second, take longer to brake, and doesn't even corner as well in the slalom. The CRV is much bigger on the inside, yet technically smaller on the outside, has more power, and yet better fuel economy. Styling is the only subjective win for the Mazda, while objectively the CRV wins in actual driving performance and pragmatic factors, which is the whole point of an SUV. No wonder the CRV is again top of the review and sales charts for this segment and mostly has been for the past 2 decades.
These are the best reviews on UA-cam.
Thanks for the review. How does it compare with the Subarus? I would appreciate your review and comparison. I also would like to know the difference between the touring CRV and the other AWD vehicles
Motortrend does 0-60 in 7.5 - Car and driver in 7.6, but somehow Alex on Autos does it in 7.3
And that happens with most cars Alex drives at his racetrack, the 0-60 times are always faster..
All I can say is: Wow!
+Occams Razor as we always say, don't compare 0-60 times between publications because the conditions are not the same.
Unless you do your 0-60 testing going downhill, or they do theirs going uphill, we should not be able to see such a difference.
Good Crossover but back of it is so ugly. Also too stiff to use as a family vehicle. Not a fan. Also 2nd most sold crossover in usa since 2017 not first. First is now rogue which im am big fan of
Who wants to guess when Honda will add a Touring standard Panoramic rooof, rear heated seats, and increase the rear seat recline? Probably when the new Rogue arrives for 2019.
I really enjoy how informative Alex is on his reviews plus how he compares features for us to see how they stack up against each other.
Great review! I like how you compare the different brands and models, you are also very easy to understand because of your clear speaking and the way you edit the videos. I also want to add that your reviews are easy to follow due to how your video template design is, great work!
Great review! I just test drove a 2017 EX AWD yesterday and although I really hate how the rims and grill have all those busy lines, everything else is a significant upgrade - especially the sensing, driving dynamics, stiffer chassis, turbo power, while getting almost the same MPGs as my old Fit Sport. Considering how large and well equipped this thing is, that's simply amazing!
I prefer a stronger engine that can passing faster, a reliable motor, and transmission and nice looking SUV,I don't care fuel mpg . I like the Rav-4 but not sure why TOYOTA Company don't make V6 and Turbo for the Rav-4.Let set 600,000 miles to the CR-V,Rogue and Rav-4, Escape,Kia or Subaru and CX-5.: who's broke first..
few things
1: pick is super poor
2: engine noise is louder , and sound is pretty disgusting
3.yes it does have a vibration but not a lot but it does
4.gas tang is super small , smaller then Honda civic due to all wheel , they place Gas tank different angel to connect rear wheels and for this they made smaller gas tank
4.infortaintment center need implements , as well as no CD / no AUX and Bluetooth media audio is delayed
5.rear door open up to 90 Degree which they have to because rear entrance is smaller then RAV4
6.febric seats are very cheap
7.leg room for driver side is very very small as well is central console is none sense , its not practical
what does he mean , you can also get a read out of the climate control in the touch screen
because if the touch screen don't come on you will freeze you ass off , it is tye only way to control
the heating and cooling Hondas ways of cost cutting , just pray that screen come on everyday because
it controls most of the car
Nice car. I don't own a CRV 2017.
But I test drove a Honda CRV 2017 EXL model, and still they have the
driver seat vibration.
It was very obvious when driving at low speed in 2017. Sales man told me
that he will get me another car. I told him No thanks.
Better Honda fixes this rather than ignoring. So before buying please
test
drive with idling, park, ac on/off, lights on/off, adjust your seats
up/down/forward/backward..some combination makes the front seats
vibrate...the engineers need
to get something right..looks like this is been lingering for years..
BEWARE. Rest looks great.
Nice car. I don't own a CRV 2017.
But I test drove a Honda CRV 2017 EXL model, and still they have the
driver seat vibration.
It was very obvious when driving at low speed in 2017. Sales man told me
that he will get me another car. I told him No thanks.
Better Honda fixes this rather than ignoring. So before buying please
test
drive with idling, park, ac on/off, lights on/off, adjust your seats
up/down/forward/backward..some combination makes the front seats
vibrate...the engineers need
to get something right..looks like this is been lingering for years..
BEWARE. Rest looks great. some might not like exterior - I too but I can live with that.
Did you install the three car seats in the rear using latch for all three? Or latch for the middle and using belt for the outboard seats?
Just got a EX-L. Thanks to you Alex for providing the facts ahead of the dealer rhetoric. You were a great help in my making this decision. I landed the car with year end incentives for just $5 shy of $30k. Not bad for a CUV with so many features and fuel economy.
What color did you get? Any thoughts after having it for 2 weeks? We just test drove one over the weekend and waiting for a 2018 Black with Ivory interior AWD EX-L.
Mayor of Sexy Town So far, so good. Great mileage with the eco function selected, good handling, decent acceleration - I don't pound on it, so midrange acceleration is good as is low end torque. Leather seats good, but wish I had one more inch of legroom.
Nice!
Mayor of Sexy Town Forgot to answer your question. I got me CR-V in silver. Thanks
As always, great review Alex! Right now i'm debating on the Honda CR-V touring and the Subaru Outback.
I'm in the same position as you are right now looking at both 2017 models. However, i haven't test driven either yet. And to be fair you can't compare the Outback 3.6R to the CR-V at all. That particular model is in a different league altogether. So make sure to test drive the 2.5i Limited Outback against either the CR-V EX or EX-L trim to be fair. Now when it comes to reliability there both damn close to each other. However, the Subaru Outback hasn't changed since it's refresh back in 2015. So it's got the advantage over the Honda of 3yrs on the market with minor tweaks here and there. But nothing to warrant staying away from the vehicle over anything major mechanically speaking. Where as the CR-V refresh was done in 2017. And is only in it's second year with the 2018 virtually untouched from it's debut. That being said, without even test driving either vehicle i'd go with the Subaru. The 2.5i is a VERY underrated engine even though it's got less horsepower than the CR-V it suits most peoples needs just fine. However, it's HUGE advantage over the CR-V is it's NOT A TURBO. And that's where i get concerned with the CR-V's long-term reliability. What is nice is that CR-V Turbo doesn't need premium fuel and can run just fine on 87 octane. But regardless if you still want to get the best performance from a turbo. You really should be filling it with premium fuel. So the Outback wins HANDS DOWN in this very important area. Not to mention it's AWD is THE BEST out there and even Subaru can't hold a candle to it. So that all said, good luck with your decision i know how tough it can be. Hopefully my points make your decision a little easier.
I bought a '15 CR-V... It vibrates and rattles so much...needed to change the battery twice, under warranty, under 25000 km,... First and last Honda ever!
You never compared it to the 2016 CX5 (still a very good competitor), little disappointed this wasn't on the list of comparisons
i bought the 2016 rav 4 xle but i wish for the CRV turbo now BUT fyi the front axels of most Hondas will break as they get older above possibly 150K miles
I have a '17 EX-L in the Deep Olive Metallic. I have only a couple of small complaints about the car - the driver seat belt retractor is sometimes troublesome and the location of the on off button for the CC is way to close to the set button which has caused me to disconnect the CC unintentionally a couple of times. Other than that, the car is excellent in every other category and very easy to live with on a daily basis. I drove most of the other vehicles in this segment and the Honda came out best overall.
The 2017 looks good except for the center display. I am not a fan of the off-center placement of the screen. It would have been a better design if they placed the capacitive touch buttons at the bottom of the screen.
Keep it up, quickly becoming my go to UA-cam channel when it comes to car comparisons and reviews. Love the details.
Worth mentioning; the Honda 1.5 liter turbo engine requires regular unleaded gas, not premium fuel like most other turbo engines. Good for Honda!!!
Great review as always. Looks like you are using the beta version of Apple Carplay 10.3. Wonder if anyone notice why it looks a little different than the current version of Apple Carplay.
Me too have an argument wether to go with CRV or CX5. Our CRV here has 3rd row seats which is useless due to it's space but definitely score some points on some people. I haven't test drive CRV yet but I test drove BMW X1 and CX5, definitely going with CX5 rather than the X1. It has the comfort and quiet cabin which is important aspects for me. Can't wait to test drive the CRV. If the CRV at par or better on comfort department, I will go with the CRV. The pricing of CRV is cheaper than CX5 too.
Awesome , Thank you so much . Just today I test drive it the EXL AWD . One question the mpg you mentioned in the video is that with Econ on ? I test drove a new vehicle with 50 miles on it and after 20 miles drive it averaged 21.1
Is such a big vehicle eating into the space of the Mid Size Crossover, as you mentioned it has more space than the Edge.
What would be the reasons to choose the Edge over this, apart from power?
Have to be one of the reviewers in YT. Lots of details, great quality filming, well thought out script. Great work, Sr, as usual.
I am not happy with my CRV very loud and really bad gas mileage
beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, love my 2017 touring crv been waiting along time for it very satisfied .
I just watched a video on a vehicle i have no interest in because 4K
Alex, do you find that the 1.5T engine is too noisy compared to the 2.5 engine? Also, what is the transmission noise like?
That was an insane amount of thorough information! I wish though that included in the comparisons was the resale values and reliability.
You are like the James May of the youtube car reviewers, you might not be funny, but you are technical and nerdy as hell. I like your style. No BS at all, pure facts..
Alex, thank you for the most well-rounded review of this, and all other vehicles you test drive. The comparisons against similar models is super informative and helpful.
Would you please review CX-5 2017?
I just got rid of my Explorer for a 2017 CR-V touring. BIG power difference. 1.5 lt turbo/ cvt trans. Its nice but Ford has some better interior features. The backup camera on the CR-V is very low quality. It doesn't alert for stationary things, only moving. The radio/satellite/HVAC is kinda clumsy. It is great on gas but I don't get what it states, actually not even close. Dash is cheap looking. Worried about the reliabilty of the CVT transmission. I do like it better than the Explorer overall.
If you like the CR-V then why quibble over "minor things"...? The vehicle is SOLID in my honest opinion. And the refresh Honda did for 2017 made it EXTREMELY competitive in the SUV market.
Drove a new 2017 Touring Model a few days ago. Liked the interior except for the seats. Couldn't get comfortable (I'm 6'2" 235 lbs) the seating position felt very low even with the seat raised up. Nice fit and finish overall. The engine felt weak tho. Had to wring its neck to get it moving....
this video is better than many videos which have 1million seen counters... 100k is not enough for this quality. I wish you a better luck..
Rode in a 2017 CRV Touring with 25,000 miles on the stock Hankook tires. The tires were very noisy - noticeably so. The road noise was noticeable over the present larger Jeep SUV i drive now, but tolerable. However the tire noise was an issue that would get to me on a longer trip.
Every dealer is going to scrimp and save somewhere. And usually that is on two things tires and paint job. You can't knock a vehicle for having OEM tires just put a good set of Michelin or Continentals on it and you'll be AMAZED at the difference. My 2010 Mazda 5 Grand Touring came with the dreaded Toyo OEM tires which are prone to premature tire wear and cupping on my particular vehicle. So i switched them out for a higher tire size went from 205 to 215 not a huge difference in size. But the brand is what made the difference as i am now riding on Continental PureContact tires. And the ride is MUCH MUCH smoother and i didn't lose any handling which Mazda's are noted for being excellent at. In fact i feel safer on these tires especially during the winter months. They grip the snow and rain fantastic and break well also. So 9 out of 10 times it's usually the tires NOT the vehicle. So follow my advice and i guarantee you'll love your CR-V...!!!
Why didnt they include a panoramic roof / heated rear seats in the USA like they did in Canada!?!?
2017 cx-5 pls