Got myself one HRV full hybrid 2025 last week. In Europe it has 5 seats, or rather 5 seatbelts, seats look the same. MyHonda app is awesome, it tracks down the car so you cant forget where it's parked, or in case of thievery it can help you to track it. It also provides you with a lot of stats. Suspension is marvelous even though it's still very new, and it will only show in full glory after 1000km. Gears are done in genius way, it has only one gear which fully clutches in only after 120 kmh. It's perfectly smooth accelerating. Brakes are fantastic too. What drives it up to that speed is dual electric motors, where petrol engine only provides them with electricity. Auto lane assistance is marvelous, plus there is a feature where it automatically follows the car in front if you are in dense city traffic or on highway. Your job is only to turn on the crossroads and it does the rest. A complete idiot can drive this car, and for everyone else it just makes driving super easy and relaxing. It's ok on highway although max speed is only 170 kmh which for me is more then enough. The only competitors to this car in that price range is Toyota CHR (but it's "innovative" design makes it totally impractical, plus it's super ugly IMO) and Mazda CX-30 (couple of grands more expensive, worse fuel economy, but faster, stronger engine, better for highways, and simpler mechanical design which will make repairs most likely cheaper in long run). Finally, the trunk is quite small, just 330l, but space on back seats is huge. If this tradeoff doesn't work for you, there are "magic seats" which makes it much more versatile.
We still get that car, with a hybrid version too, its just called the ZRV over here. I actually kinda like it but there's definitely a nice aesthetic to this car
@@stevenjames1138 The HRV you have in USA is called ZRV in Europe and in Europe it’s in hybrid version due to European Union very strict emission limits.
I picked up my Honda yesterday, let a friend take it for a drive and I was in the passenger seat (so much space for my legs) I wish I knew about this car two years back when I brought my Corolla Hybrid when I replaced my 2004 Corolla.
Another great review. Every time I get excited by the HRV, I get brought back to Earth by the 4 seat limitation. Even though I only need a 2 seater, I still need the flexibility of 5 seats for an airport run or day trip. Really frustrating. I will also never buy a car with piano black on the lower console - just ridiculous that the area that gets knocked about by keys, coins and mobile has the most scratch-prone surface. Two deal-breakers in an otherwise lovely car.
Great review! I've had that car for 12 months and I love it. On average 850km /40l (city, country roads, motorways). Not bad, is it? A little detail: I love high seats! 😊
As Ill be driving mine 95% of time by myself (Im just going to buy a spare full size wheel and put in a box in the back). As someone who has medical issues with my leg and will only going to get harder to get in and out of a car with age the most important aspect of it was how easy it is to get in and out.
Thanks for the comment. I think you’ll be in good shape with this. But the slightly larger ZR-V may also be a good choice as it has marginally larger door openings.
Got the hybrid a few months back for my wife, replacing 2.5L CX-5 Akera as the main chariot. We have 2 kids and kept the CX-5 for road trips and when we need 5 seats but the HRV is hands down a better drive. Much smoother and more responsive. The misses is a hard driver, accelerates hard and brakes late so this car suits her perfectly in ‘B’ mode. Rear leg room smash’s the CX-5 and she consistently gets 4.5L when previously getting 10.5L in the Mazda. Mazda interior is more premium but it was 55k so it should be but the HRV is still really nice and seats are actually quite soft, im over treating leather seats to keep them nice anyway. Perfect second car.
@ drivers seat goes down far enough, I’m 6 foot and I think it’s fine. Not sure on the android thing, I’m pretty rubbish with tech, has digital radio though 👍
Our Holden was totaled, so I went to the smash repair shop to remove my custom number plates. While I was there, I overheard the manager speaking with a Honda CR-V owner. He explained that Honda parts are in very short supply and it will take over a month to get what’s needed. The manager said he can’t start the repairs until the parts arrive and advised me to steer clear of Honda because of these delays. It seems like Honda is struggling right now in Australia.
The fact that it doesn't seat 5 is not a deal breaker for me as I'm single with no kids. However, no wireless Android auto, no wireless charger, no 360 degree camera, and no full leatherette seats in this so-called top model is a deal breaker. Very stingy of Honda!
@@milan4ever they are really nice for longer trips. if you go for a 3+ hour ride even just for a few times a month, its a real timesaver. most wireless carphone chargers can fully charge your phone in this time, and you exit the vehicle with a fully loaded phone, even if you forget to charge it before the ride.
@ True but it still not a dealbreaker for me. I have a spare cable in my H-RV and I did not really want to spend 3500 EUR to upgrade to ADVANCE style version when ADVANCE already has all I need.
We only get the e:HEV(L) in this side of the Tazzie, and it's a gem of a car to drive. I actually took a good solid look at it this weekend. It's tad to cramped for me, at 188cm tall, but doable. However the bigger brother, the ZR-V is my pick of the range, especially for passenger space in the back. I've been tossing up between the Sealion and the ZR-V. So many hard choices out there.
No spare tyre is a deal breaker. I bought an 5 seat Outlander. Extremely happy with it. Full size spare, no engine cutout rubbish. Plenty of room. All the features you need.
It has 5 seats overseas, they just weren't allowed to classify it as a 5 seater in Australia as it doesn't have middle isofix points supposedly. So they opted to reclassify rather than spend money on re-engineering it for our market.
The straight petrol version is exceptionally light for an SUV...but a meagre 89 kW still gives it a particularly poor power-to-weight ratio. 7 extra kW in the hybrid would unlikely make up for the added weight of the electric motor and battery. You might not care if it's sluggish, on paper anyway, but you should be aware. One would assume Hondas generally have some go, given the Civic Type R and their involvement in motorsport. However their SUV models are all snails when you do the math. A 304 litre boot is also measly for even a small SUV, that's less than numerous hatchbacks.
the honda hrv hev is not that slow, it accelerates from 0-100 in about 9.3 seconds. anything under 10 seconds i wont consider it to be slow. it may not be as fast as a full electric car, but it also does not have the drawbacks either, which is range anxiety. in japan its called the honda vezel hev and they rate the electric motor @ 130hp and 250nm while the petrol motor is rated @ 105hp. its also reliable as well with no major issues
I just paid a deposit on a new Mazda cx-30 touring after having had Hondas for more than ten years and Mazdas before that. It saddened me because HA refused to even continue communicating with me about a warranty claim that their own people agreed with. The Honda Centre was not the reason for my change. It was a mixture of price, specification (especially safety stuff) and most importantly, HA attitude towards their own people.
I get what you are saying but unless you have 3 kids, how many times in the last 12 months have you used all 5 seats? We have 2 kids and it would be at most a couple of times a year, and we have a 4 seat hatchback. If we think we might need more seats we take the other car.
Was a lovely car test drove it recently, for someone who wants a small car its perfect. It's hilarious people are complaining its not big or doesn't have 5 seats when its not meant for families lmao
Everything else in this category has 5 seats. I very rarely need the 5th - but when I do ... . And in a few years, trying to sell it - your target audience will become miniscule compared with if it had the 5 it was supposed to.
Compare how back door open in Honda HRV and Yaris Cross and you won’t take a second look at Toyota. Honda’s open almost at 90 degree angle, very comfortable to get inside even for older people. Plus legroom in Honda on back seat is pretty spacious too.
I’m going from a 2011 Honda Civic to a new car. At this rate, any car is pretty decent to me because it’ll undoubtedly be better than what I had. I dont care about the cons. It’s a Honda compact SUV. 😂
I’m 186cm tall and the seat height is far too high looking forward with the roof line. Unfortunately without being able to lower the seat I wouldn’t buy one. But really enjoyable to drive otherwise.
Have you compared the new 2025 model with the previous hybrid models? Honda currently has runout deals on the older model (8 years warranty, 8 years roadside assistance). Not sure if there are any improvements in the newer model (I know they look almost identical). Considering both models.
The eight year warranty is meaningless because HA doesn't honour its five year warranty even when three people at their dealership tells me that my issue is a warranty claim and from 2000km away HA denies the claim.
Was it just me ? I did a test drive last week and found the screen does not angle toward driver and due to its angle is has pretty bad glare when sun comes out
Honda have dropped the base model to $32,815 for the month of January. What’s your opinion on that price point for the car you get? Most other brands are increasing prices
A great looking little SUV. However, spending that kind of money on a new vehicle when all alternatives offer three in the back makes this flawed out of the box. Honda why 🤷
@@buncha5651 As far as most hybrid SUV’s I’m only aware of Toyota who still give you a spare tyre. Unfortunately this is a common practice now (I’m not a fan)
Thanks for reviewing this car have been waiting for this since they recently came out. I have been keeping my eye out in the small car/SUV market and this would be our current pick. Unfortunately we only get the top spec model here in NZ but it would probably be our choice anyway. The only competitior that comes close in my mind is the Yaris Cross, but this seems a little under powered for me. Others like Ford/Kia & Hyundai all have dodgy engines, so no thanks.
@@therightcar Yes quite helpful thanks. While I had already done plenty of research on the vehicles I purchase I’m always keen to see if reviewers can highlight any potential issues/things I hadn’t considered or what alternatives I might like to look as well. As NZ normally get similar spec vehicles to what is offered over the ditch I watch your channel with interest. As a side note I already own the ZRV hybrid but are considering the HRV as our second car. As a city car we previously had a Polo GTi which was amazing to drive but that is no longer an option (although probably wouldn’t go back to VW as they simply depreciate too much here).
So glad I didn't get one of these, underpowered, hits bad surface changes to hard, excessive tire drone. Much better off in a NQ5 Sportage. I think the ZRV is way more of a car.
Despite the consistently good reviews Honda Australia sold only 845 vehicles in October, less than Mercedes. Why? Id suggest that their warranty is worthless, roadside assist is low value, service costs are good for a while, they're underspecified, overpriced by at least $7k, have plenty of better competitors and the business model doesn't work for Australia. On top of that, the board is delusional if it set a target of 20,000 units annually when they're on track for 12,000. That's cause for a total rethink.
Look at this version of the HRV in this video at a 2024 China Auto Show, it looks magnificent throughout, you can see the older version in the background. In the new version, the C pillar looks classy and the overall exterior has a very neat curve throughout. Kindly look at the video link below and share your thoughts. ua-cam.com/video/Uj6Ob4GSgGE/v-deo.html
Fixed price servicing nicely cuts out at 50,000km.....The engine does not have hydraulic lifters so they need to be checked (at what cost?) at 50,000km.....Is there clutch activation in the CVT like the accord? 8 spark plugs in this engine but is it direct injection or multi point? Anybody can drive a car and read us the spec sheet. Did you ask any questions from Honda or did you phone in another review. Seriously, "journeys" in this country are lightweights.
Power seats are horrible. I tried getting into my son's car to drive. I couldn't get in. It has power seats. Guess what, you have to get in to press the Start button for the power seats to work. 😵💫
Crazy how Honda can't fix it so it's got 5 seats. It obviously has 5 - but they, the inventors of Magic Seats can't do it with this car. It deserves to fail. I only need one seat - except on the odd times I have to pick up 4 grandchildren from school. Ummmm, which one do I leave behind. BUT - big issue will be with disposing of the 4 seater in a 5 seater market slot. Fix it, Honda.
What a piece of… no wonder Honda is near death. Also 4 seats only for a car that costs $42k. That’s over $10k per seat. You can get much more spacious BYD Atto3 or similar spaced MG4 for that money. Both are spec’d way better and more powerful.
It looks 10 years old already inside and has a strange Eastern European car manufacturer vibe about the external styling. Honda used to be such innovators in both style and engineering but this looks like a parts bin special designed to appeal to everyone and as a result will appeal to very few.
@@slavomt5832 I did list a few but my reply was deleted for some reason? What if just say it looks like a Lada wagon. Only mentioning one might not get it deleted.
Premium price and it doesn't even score in safety. Honda will be bankrupt soon or later... The difference between 4 and 5 stars is not one star is an actual life.
Cheap & nasty door cards & centre cubby storage under armrest & side lining of boot. All are hard plastic without lining Everything will rattle like hell.
yes, you are wrong. VFacts reported a YTD figure that suggests HA is on track for 12000 sales for 2024 although their publically stated target was 20000. Just a bit short.
When HA head office denies a warranty claim from 2000km away when THREE dealership people agree with the claim after seeing the metal you'd have to think their warranty is worthless, 3, 5 or 8 years is irrelevant.
Got myself one HRV full hybrid 2025 last week. In Europe it has 5 seats, or rather 5 seatbelts, seats look the same. MyHonda app is awesome, it tracks down the car so you cant forget where it's parked, or in case of thievery it can help you to track it. It also provides you with a lot of stats. Suspension is marvelous even though it's still very new, and it will only show in full glory after 1000km. Gears are done in genius way, it has only one gear which fully clutches in only after 120 kmh. It's perfectly smooth accelerating. Brakes are fantastic too. What drives it up to that speed is dual electric motors, where petrol engine only provides them with electricity. Auto lane assistance is marvelous, plus there is a feature where it automatically follows the car in front if you are in dense city traffic or on highway. Your job is only to turn on the crossroads and it does the rest. A complete idiot can drive this car, and for everyone else it just makes driving super easy and relaxing. It's ok on highway although max speed is only 170 kmh which for me is more then enough. The only competitors to this car in that price range is Toyota CHR (but it's "innovative" design makes it totally impractical, plus it's super ugly IMO) and Mazda CX-30 (couple of grands more expensive, worse fuel economy, but faster, stronger engine, better for highways, and simpler mechanical design which will make repairs most likely cheaper in long run).
Finally, the trunk is quite small, just 330l, but space on back seats is huge. If this tradeoff doesn't work for you, there are "magic seats" which makes it much more versatile.
But its soo LOUD when you accelerate! I drove two of them yestersay. Im from Europe too.
@iSony123 you probably drove 2024 model, they improved it a lot. Try 2025
The HRV that you guys get in Australia is much more attractive than the version we yanks get here in the States. And you get a hybrid version too!
Yep! We get a decent little car. And I think it looks great!
We still get that car, with a hybrid version too, its just called the ZRV over here. I actually kinda like it but there's definitely a nice aesthetic to this car
@@stevenjames1138 The HRV you have in USA is called ZRV in Europe and in Europe it’s in hybrid version due to European Union very strict emission limits.
I’m in love with my HRV. Love the look and so comfy to drive❤
I picked up my Honda yesterday, let a friend take it for a drive and I was in the passenger seat (so much space for my legs) I wish I knew about this car two years back when I brought my Corolla Hybrid when I replaced my 2004 Corolla.
Good car, hey?
I actually bought it before seeing anything about it on UA-cam.
Another great review. Every time I get excited by the HRV, I get brought back to Earth by the 4 seat limitation. Even though I only need a 2 seater, I still need the flexibility of 5 seats for an airport run or day trip. Really frustrating. I will also never buy a car with piano black on the lower console - just ridiculous that the area that gets knocked about by keys, coins and mobile has the most scratch-prone surface. Two deal-breakers in an otherwise lovely car.
Great review! I've had that car for 12 months and I love it. On average 850km /40l (city, country roads, motorways). Not bad, is it? A little detail: I love high seats! 😊
Glad you love it. The seats are just a bit too high for my liking!
This car is the refreshed version - not 12 month old one
@@therightcarFuel tank is under the front seats with the magic seat design platform, hence they can't go much lower.
As Ill be driving mine 95% of time by myself (Im just going to buy a spare full size wheel and put in a box in the back). As someone who has medical issues with my leg and will only going to get harder to get in and out of a car with age the most important aspect of it was how easy it is to get in and out.
Thanks for the comment. I think you’ll be in good shape with this. But the slightly larger ZR-V may also be a good choice as it has marginally larger door openings.
I’m used to using Android Auto with a cable so no wireless charging wasn’t an issue with buying one yesterday :)
Got the hybrid a few months back for my wife, replacing 2.5L CX-5 Akera as the main chariot. We have 2 kids and kept the CX-5 for road trips and when we need 5 seats but the HRV is hands down a better drive. Much smoother and more responsive. The misses is a hard driver, accelerates hard and brakes late so this car suits her perfectly in ‘B’ mode. Rear leg room smash’s the CX-5 and she consistently gets 4.5L when previously getting 10.5L in the Mazda. Mazda interior is more premium but it was 55k so it should be but the HRV is still really nice and seats are actually quite soft, im over treating leather seats to keep them nice anyway. Perfect second car.
Do the seats adjust lower? Has it got wireless Android auto?
@ drivers seat goes down far enough, I’m 6 foot and I think it’s fine. Not sure on the android thing, I’m pretty rubbish with tech, has digital radio though 👍
It must hurt watching this video… what were you thinking?!
My CX5 Akera 2.5lt Turbo was averaging 13lt/100 in heavy traffic . Mazda need a hybrid CX5 desperately !
Good Choice plus $199 service , great reliability , & good resale ! Hybrids in demand .
Our Holden was totaled, so I went to the smash repair shop to remove my custom number plates. While I was there, I overheard the manager speaking with a Honda CR-V owner. He explained that Honda parts are in very short supply and it will take over a month to get what’s needed. The manager said he can’t start the repairs until the parts arrive and advised me to steer clear of Honda because of these delays. It seems like Honda is struggling right now in Australia.
Depends where you live, what year model, what spec, what part. Too general.
@@therightcar it was a Brad new CRV he said.
Another solution would be to drive properly are not total the car Lol
The fact that it doesn't seat 5 is not a deal breaker for me as I'm single with no kids. However, no wireless Android auto, no wireless charger, no 360 degree camera, and no full leatherette seats in this so-called top model is a deal breaker. Very stingy of Honda!
Fair points.
You just go into a sub menue on the car and turn on the wireless Android
360 degree camera and wireless charger is available in Advance Style. Wireless chargers are crazy slow so I don’t really see a benefit.
@@milan4ever they are really nice for longer trips. if you go for a 3+ hour ride even just for a few times a month, its a real timesaver. most wireless carphone chargers can fully charge your phone in this time, and you exit the vehicle with a fully loaded phone, even if you forget to charge it before the ride.
@ True but it still not a dealbreaker for me. I have a spare cable in my H-RV and I did not really want to spend 3500 EUR to upgrade to ADVANCE style version when ADVANCE already has all I need.
We only get the e:HEV(L) in this side of the Tazzie, and it's a gem of a car to drive. I actually took a good solid look at it this weekend. It's tad to cramped for me, at 188cm tall, but doable. However the bigger brother, the ZR-V is my pick of the range, especially for passenger space in the back. I've been tossing up between the Sealion and the ZR-V. So many hard choices out there.
Wouldnt buy a sealion until they sort out the engine shudder issue.
Im a member of a sealion group and quite a few owners have experienced it.
@@Steve-jx3mh Hey thanks for the heads up.
@@Steve-jx3mhbrought the CR-V Sports Premium. Resisted the BYD, went with a safe choice
@@petercrawford3370 nice one. I was seriously intetested in a sealion myself, until i joined the facebook groups.
Cant go wrong with the CRV though
I love it still has the old fashion speedometer. For some reason I can keep to the speed limit around town with the speedometer.
Really liking the best alternatives section
You’re welcome. I have driven almost all the cars on the market, so I come at it from a “what would I buy?” mindset.
No spare tyre is a deal breaker. I bought an 5 seat Outlander. Extremely happy with it. Full size spare, no engine cutout rubbish. Plenty of room. All the features you need.
My friend that is a VERY different car to a HR-V. But I’m glad you’re happy.
How much for a Highlander ?
I don't understand how a vehicle manufacturer would think that a four seat SUV is suitable for a family.
Maybe it’s not for a family. They’ve got the ZR-V and CR-V for that.
It has 5 seats overseas, they just weren't allowed to classify it as a 5 seater in Australia as it doesn't have middle isofix points supposedly. So they opted to reclassify rather than spend money on re-engineering it for our market.
Depends how big the family is
@@aussiebloke80it's 5 seater in UK albeit middle seat is narrow
How many cars can you get three child seats in the back!
i cant believe how much cheaper these are in Australia, UK prices are so fucked
I wanted the base model HRV but no rear cross traffic alert a deal breaker in Coles carparks !
The straight petrol version is exceptionally light for an SUV...but a meagre 89 kW still gives it a particularly poor power-to-weight ratio.
7 extra kW in the hybrid would unlikely make up for the added weight of the electric motor and battery.
You might not care if it's sluggish, on paper anyway, but you should be aware.
One would assume Hondas generally have some go, given the Civic Type R and their involvement in motorsport. However their SUV models are all snails when you do the math.
A 304 litre boot is also measly for even a small SUV, that's less than numerous hatchbacks.
the honda hrv hev is not that slow, it accelerates from 0-100 in about 9.3 seconds. anything under 10 seconds i wont consider it to be slow. it may not be as fast as a full electric car, but it also does not have the drawbacks either, which is range anxiety. in japan its called the honda vezel hev and they rate the electric motor @ 130hp and 250nm while the petrol motor is rated @ 105hp. its also reliable as well with no major issues
I would just feel robbed of boot space every time I looked at that sloping rear.
Yeah in other markets they have a small boxier-backed model but it’s not to Aussie spec on safety stuff - WR-V.
@@therightcar Interesting. I was thinking of asking if they made something like that but thought nah, probably a dumb question. 😆
I just paid a deposit on a new Mazda cx-30 touring after having had Hondas for more than ten years and Mazdas before that. It saddened me because HA refused to even continue communicating with me about a warranty claim that their own people agreed with. The Honda Centre was not the reason for my change. It was a mixture of price, specification (especially safety stuff) and most importantly, HA attitude towards their own people.
No spare wheel. I stopped the video at that point, but still enjoy your videos and gave if a thumbs up.
Is the 1.5 litre non turbo a bit gutless? Im looking at a gt line stonic or skoda kamiq which both have smaller engines but are turbo boosted
Yeah it would be a little underpowered feeling compared to those. Especially if you’re looking at the Kamiq 110TSI which is really lively.
@therightcar im looking at the entry level kamiq or the gt stonic. Is the dual clutch transmission ok for city driving?
The dual clutch is more liveable in the Skoda, in my opinion.
The last gen HRV is the one to get. Bigger 1.8 civic engine. Only downside is the poor poor infotainment system.
Way bigger boot too + 5 seats!
What does "updated version" mean without 5 seats? That's a deal breaker for a lot of people, including me 😢
Even the price cut cannot tempt you ?
@@mvnorsel6354 Tempting, but not enough 😂
I get what you are saying but unless you have 3 kids, how many times in the last 12 months have you used all 5 seats?
We have 2 kids and it would be at most a couple of times a year, and we have a 4 seat hatchback. If we think we might need more seats we take the other car.
If you’re trying to fit five people into a car like this on a regular basis, no, it’s not the car for you.
It is a shame. But consider the ZR-V.
Was a lovely car test drove it recently, for someone who wants a small car its perfect. It's hilarious people are complaining its not big or doesn't have 5 seats when its not meant for families lmao
Everything else in this category has 5 seats. I very rarely need the 5th - but when I do ... .
And in a few years, trying to sell it - your target audience will become miniscule compared with if it had the 5 it was supposed to.
Hey Matt. How did you find its power in freeway conditions at 110kph overtaking and gradients etc?
Hi! Found it perfectly fine.
Thanks!
As if the Yaris Cross would not be in the mix of competitors, Matt? I would think the most obvious one.
I didn’t call it out because it’s feeling old, overpriced and unrefined in comparison.
Compare how back door open in Honda HRV and Yaris Cross and you won’t take a second look at Toyota. Honda’s open almost at 90 degree angle, very comfortable to get inside even for older people. Plus legroom in Honda on back seat is pretty spacious too.
I’m going from a 2011 Honda Civic to a new car. At this rate, any car is pretty decent to me because it’ll undoubtedly be better than what I had. I dont care about the cons. It’s a Honda compact SUV. 😂
The cons ain't that bad honestly
Fine review. Is HRV 2025 less noisy than last year model?
It seemed marginally quieter, yes.
I don't know where you drove but I miss South Australia
Do you know of any small SUV with ceiling AC Vents struggling to find anything well price with good features and the above. 😢
Does it have extra sound deadening? I read somewhere they had put xtra in with latest model
Yeah it's quieter than the previous one.
How long does the battery last, and approx cost of new one? Any cost to dispose?
I’m 186cm tall and the seat height is far too high looking forward with the roof line. Unfortunately without being able to lower the seat I wouldn’t buy one. But really enjoyable to drive otherwise.
@@Steve-um4tkso you can adjust up and down?
@ no height adjustment sadly.
Is this model not available in the U.S.? I cannot find it anywhere online at any dealership near me.
Correct. You get a different HR-V there!
Not sure why you dont have wireless charging.. the Japanese version has it on the top specs and is also an option on the other specs
Have you compared the new 2025 model with the previous hybrid models? Honda currently has runout deals on the older model (8 years warranty, 8 years roadside assistance). Not sure if there are any improvements in the newer model (I know they look almost identical). Considering both models.
The eight year warranty is meaningless because HA doesn't honour its five year warranty even when three people at their dealership tells me that my issue is a warranty claim and from 2000km away HA denies the claim.
cant believe you didnt mention the Corolla Cross as an alternative... it's the main rival
Far Better Car the Corolla Cross Unbreakable !
When you gonna drive Cherry Tiggo 4 pro?
Sounds like chinese cr@p
Was it just me ? I did a test drive last week and found the screen does not angle toward driver and due to its angle is has pretty bad glare when sun comes out
Could be you. Or your seating position.
We don’t have the hybrid version in the states.
You’re right.
If the hybrid is in Australia maybe it will soon come to America.
Maybe but we get a different car to you.
Honda have dropped the base model to $32,815 for the month of January. What’s your opinion on that price point for the car you get? Most other brands are increasing prices
WOW, you can't even get a 2021 used base hybrid version HRV with 60,000 miles for that in UK.
Do the seats adjust lower?
No. I had the driver’s seat as low as I could get it and still felt a bit too high.
Could you please review Peugeot 2008 facelift?
I don't think I could live with telling everyone I have HRV
I can :)
A great looking little SUV. However, spending that kind of money on a new vehicle when all alternatives offer three in the back makes this flawed out of the box. Honda why 🤷
It’s a curious one. But they have a few bigger options. Maybe that’s the point.
I don’t care about 2 or 3 seats on the back. I love magic seats though.
@therightcar Is HRV the right car for a family of 3 for a long drive/vacation?
Not a bad looking vehicle, but Honda has to be joking. No spare, appears to not have a cargo cover. To😅o many better vehicles in this price range. 😊
@@buncha5651 As far as most hybrid SUV’s I’m only aware of Toyota who still give you a spare tyre. Unfortunately this is a common practice now (I’m not a fan)
Thanks for reviewing this car have been waiting for this since they recently came out. I have been keeping my eye out in the small car/SUV market and this would be our current pick. Unfortunately we only get the top spec model here in NZ but it would probably be our choice anyway. The only competitior that comes close in my mind is the Yaris Cross, but this seems a little under powered for me. Others like Ford/Kia & Hyundai all have dodgy engines, so no thanks.
Thanks for that! Hope it was helpful.
@@therightcar Yes quite helpful thanks. While I had already done plenty of research on the vehicles I purchase I’m always keen to see if reviewers can highlight any potential issues/things I hadn’t considered or what alternatives I might like to look as well. As NZ normally get similar spec vehicles to what is offered over the ditch I watch your channel with interest. As a side note I already own the ZRV hybrid but are considering the HRV as our second car. As a city car we previously had a Polo GTi which was amazing to drive but that is no longer an option (although probably wouldn’t go back to VW as they simply depreciate too much here).
Yaris cross feels a lot smaller than HRV. I really love this little Honda SUV.
Is this a Honda, Mitsubishi, or a Nissan???
I don’t like how the hybrids have better design than the ful fossil fueled ones
I can't fix that for you :D
I have a 360 camera in my GWM Canon ute so couldn't go back to not having one, so I'm out
So glad I didn't get one of these, underpowered, hits bad surface changes to hard, excessive tire drone. Much better off in a NQ5 Sportage.
I think the ZRV is way more of a car.
Despite the consistently good reviews Honda Australia sold only 845 vehicles in October, less than Mercedes. Why? Id suggest that their warranty is worthless, roadside assist is low value, service costs are good for a while, they're underspecified, overpriced by at least $7k, have plenty of better competitors and the business model doesn't work for Australia. On top of that, the board is delusional if it set a target of 20,000 units annually when they're on track for 12,000. That's cause for a total rethink.
Can get low mileage HRV Hybrids for $38000 now which is more paletable but can get 2yr old Rav4 Hybrids for $34000 ! Economy aint cheap !
Yep, things have changed
Look at this version of the HRV in this video at a 2024 China Auto Show, it looks magnificent throughout, you can see the older version in the background. In the new version, the C pillar looks classy and the overall exterior has a very neat curve throughout. Kindly look at the video link below and share your thoughts.
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If you run out of battery it will be a snail.
It’s not designed to be able to run out of battery.
Fixed price servicing nicely cuts out at 50,000km.....The engine does not have hydraulic lifters so they need to be checked (at what cost?) at 50,000km.....Is there clutch activation in the CVT like the accord?
8 spark plugs in this engine but is it direct injection or multi point?
Anybody can drive a car and read us the spec sheet. Did you ask any questions from Honda or did you phone in another review. Seriously, "journeys" in this country are lightweights.
its dated, the yaris and corolla outsell it in Thailand, its 10 years old already
Power seats are horrible. I tried getting into my son's car to drive. I couldn't get in. It has power seats. Guess what, you have to get in to press the Start button for the power seats to work. 😵💫
Haha I’ve never had that issue.
Power seats normally work with our car being on
@@daweigo6851 Exactly. Power buttons would be better on the right-hand side of the steering wheel.
Let them try again. Only interested in an Electric Car
4 seater = FAIL
I get it. It’s an issue. But they have other cars that have five seats.
@@therightcarI know, but I don’t like the looks of the ZRV and the CRV is too big.
Why?
Stop having kids
@ Ha, ha, ha
92 kw = turtle
disappointing, I expect Honda's to have 5star safety - unacceptable and probably a deal beaker for me especially with young children to transport
Australian birthrate at an all time low, but not here.😅
Hahahaa
Crazy how Honda can't fix it so it's got 5 seats. It obviously has 5 - but they, the inventors of Magic Seats can't do it with this car.
It deserves to fail.
I only need one seat - except on the odd times I have to pick up 4 grandchildren from school. Ummmm, which one do I leave behind.
BUT - big issue will be with disposing of the 4 seater in a 5 seater market slot.
Fix it, Honda.
Loud and clear mate
What a piece of… no wonder Honda is near death. Also 4 seats only for a car that costs $42k. That’s over $10k per seat. You can get much more spacious BYD Atto3 or similar spaced MG4 for that money. Both are spec’d way better and more powerful.
That is a RIDICULOUS value metric. A Lambo only has two seats - that’s $350,000 per seat!!
@ middle class families don’t buy Lambos.
It looks 10 years old already inside and has a strange Eastern European car manufacturer vibe about the external styling. Honda used to be such innovators in both style and engineering but this looks like a parts bin special designed to appeal to everyone and as a result will appeal to very few.
Eastern European car manufacturer vibe? Like what for example?
@@slavomt5832 Look up Wartburg Knight Estate for example, or maybe Polska Fiat 125. A couple of Trabants come to mind too and the Lada wagon.
@@slavomt5832 I did list a few but my reply was deleted for some reason? What if just say it looks like a Lada wagon. Only mentioning one might not get it deleted.
@@gill7087 Looks nothing like those!
@@Stickoid Front of 1991 Trabant estate, rear of Skoda estate. Yep, it’s there all right. Couple of other eastern bloc cars from the 90,s too.
Premium price and it doesn't even score in safety. Honda will be bankrupt soon or later... The difference between 4 and 5 stars is not one star is an actual life.
pah modern cars, if u cant stay in your lane or know the speed limit you shouldnt be driving
honda must dislike
byd
byd just cheaper
Cheap & nasty door cards & centre cubby storage under armrest & side lining of boot.
All are hard plastic without lining
Everything will rattle like hell.
I know we shouldn’t care, but holy crap it’s ugly. The old model looked quite nice.😶
Actually, i think it’s one of the best looking little suvs. Classic look and not like made of plastic.
@ fair enough,, I know someone that had the old one and recently bought this… it’s not to my taste at all but we’re all different.😶
idk man. Honda's gonna pull outta here any time soon. Wouldnt want to buy anything from them to be sure
@@longdang3379 I could be wrong but haven’t Honda sales actually increased in Aussie in the last 12 months?
yes, you are wrong. VFacts reported a YTD figure that suggests HA is on track for 12000 sales for 2024 although their publically stated target was 20000. Just a bit short.
their business practices really do not get a lot of confidence to the consumers, at least myself included.
When HA head office denies a warranty claim from 2000km away when THREE dealership people agree with the claim after seeing the metal you'd have to think their warranty is worthless, 3, 5 or 8 years is irrelevant.