I bought this car in silver and this is my first Hybrid. I got the sport touring hybrid and I love it, I’ve had it 2 weeks. The backing up sounds is taking some time on getting use to that, it’s a loud mechanical sound but other than having up you’d be hard pressed to find another great car like this, super fun to drive and very comfortable.
I also bought a 2025 CRV Hybrid Touring in solar silver. I really love the car! I traded in a 2016 Accord V6 Touring & this is so much more comfortable & drives a lot better.
love your videos, Joe. My son sometimes does his own impressions of your intros. He also wanted to know if you'll be at the 2024 LA auto show. Will you be there?
Very nice ride for sure but I agree the fenders would look way better body colored but a beauty nevertheless. Great review Joe and always a pleasure to watch 👍🏼 It was another fine job on the camera work as well Steve . Very thorough review Joe 👌
Still feel like this car is missing stuff. Ventilated seats, digital rear view, better cameras, panoramic roof maybe, a spare tire to name a few. Infotainment and gauge setup Is getting left behind by competition but not the worst
About a month ago I bought this exact same CRV in platinum white with the two-tone interior. I love the two-tone interior vs all black, but something a little strange is the headrest has white stitching and the seats, door arm rest, and steering wheel have orange stitching. Personally, I would have preferred the white stitching everywhere. The back up camera is a major zonk and does not compete with its' class, also no spare tire is pretty disappointing. However, the pros (handling, exterior styling, comfort, interior space) definitely out way the cons.
I was also a college sophomore in 1997, and I think that the engine in the original CR-V was also 2.0 L, but you could get it with a 5 speed manual and wring the hibbidy jibbity out of that 120 pony engine. All the men thought they were too “cute ute,” and then, over time, most people figured out that the high roof line and storage, the AWD, were all very practical in comparison to that Ford Taurus your Uncle would never sell that ate gasoline and spat repair bills. Most reviewers compared the CR-V to the Isuzu Rodeo, the Geo Tracker/Suzuki Vitara, the X-90, the Daihatsu Rocky, and some piece of convertible filth from Toyota I can’t remember the name of. Things were so much simpler with a skipping Discman playing Red Hot Chili Peppers, eating Kenny Rodgers’ Roasters chicken and a Planet Hollywood cheeseburger in the armrest.
Joe, great overall Review including the POV ride. 2 Features I think are immediately evident... Honda should have included a Power Steering wheel adjustment and Ventilated Seats. Honda's really do Hold Their values - probably the best in the business. The wife has a 16 CRV Touring with 49K miles on it - completely Trouble Free for 8 Years. It is a Chic Car, however, it does what it is intended for very Well. I like the new 24 , 25 (they are basically the same). FWIW, We have been getting 29-31 MPGs on the Highway for years. Mixed driving Suburbia 80% and Highway 20% in general, we get about 22.5 to 23 MPGs . The new InfoT. system is greatly improved, more size and room, and of course up to date Safety systems over our 16. But does that justify spending $42K (less about $15K for ours) to trade up. Maybe?. Based on the Honda 2.4L engine history, with 49K miles on it, it's just about Broken In.
I bought this brand new for my wife. Currently it's at 2500 miles. Great car through and through but it struggles up hills..The regenerative breaking is addictive
Yesterday, I discovered that there is a car that is similar to this was crashed in an LA Freeway at 120 mph during a cop chase. I felt bad to the owner of that car.
Love your thorough and practical reviews Joe! I think it is an excellent SUV but I prefer eAWD over mechanical as the electric AWD involves next to nothing breakable so timeless system. I think Toyota did a genius move there.
I prefer black wheels or matte Grey , just got my wife a cx5 carbon fiber edition with black wheels just prefer that over two tones or silver these days. We considered this but for the money and look we decided to Mazda
I bought a 2024 Honda cr v hybrid from Wallingford Honda dealer. First I gave $10,000. I have paid the monthly payments ahead of time. There have been problems since the first month I bought the car. They replaced most of the car, problems still persist. they told me that the car is new, but there are places where paint was applied to the door of the car. the car's engine is low on oil and the dealer says this is normal. every time they go, they add oil to the engine. The last time the general manager told me I can get the car back from you but you have to pay us $2000. I have a report on these listed issues. don't buy this car. I am sure you will regret it after buying it
We need a new rule for car manufacturers where if they're charging more than $30K for something, it needs to have heated seats, heated steering wheel, ventilated seats, and a 360 camera.
Do you shoot the intro and outro one after the other and then when you say "let's get back to where it's started" you're actually going on your way back to return the vehicle?
Let Mr. UBER Rider tell you. Ive taken 3 new Honda CRV Hybrids..and i must say the entire vehicle drives and is designed wayyyy better than the Rav 4. Hands down. I was so comfortable in that CRV. And its quick as hell.
My only concern is, Mr. Raiti: why does the new Honda CR-V's orange reflectors do not light up? And why does the rear turn signals use old bulbs rather than LEDs?
@@RaitisRides Nothing a wrap can't fix- I changed both of these (and the rear lettering/rear exhausts, too) to all black. Changes the look of the car for sure 💪
Thats not cool to mix and match led and halogen turn signals. The manager of the Headlight department must not like the manager of the Taillight department.
U serious? Honda just admitted to the issue with the stiff tight steering. It'll be years to replace all of them. People are scheduling appointments, and parts are being delivered. It's going to be a lot of servicing
Ford Escape is all Asian car brands inspiration. The entire interior lay out gives Ford Escape. Which is totally ok. I just wish ppl realized over sea brands have to have an American brand precedent to go off of. .....example Nissan Large Suvs comapred to GMCs means they literally decided to emualte some type of design elements.
It does, but peeps are assholes when driving a hybrid. I get 40. Lowest was 38.7. Much like that jerk off that loves brake torquing a hybrid on you tube. Then says the mileage isnt great. The morons that complain about mileage dont know how to drive a hybrid
@@Mrtellitlikeitis I’ve had to replace two tires on my 2 year old truck. I’ve used my spare a few times. On my Crv probably 3 times including flats. I hope it happens to you for being so snobby 😂
No 360 degree camera and panoramic sunroof at this price range. Plus the screen is too small. My 2023 Rav4 XSE have these features at the same price plus a 12 inch screen.
40 in the city 30 on the highway???? Direct issue from direct drive mechanics. What car looses mpg on the highway but ev's. They should of stuck with what they know
The dashboard is a fail(Zonk). Half digital and half analog Otherwise it's a nice car. My 2022 Sport Touring civic has the new generation instrument cluster and this model was released in 2023. Every other country has the new gen instrument cluster and they will put it in the CRV on the 26 refresh.
I like the vehicle but I don’t like the way when you want a different interior color other than black, they just throw in grey seats and nothing on door panels…….still black 👎. I want a grey interior, not just grey seats
Looks nice but Nissan beat them in technology and design even the entry level Kicks got more tech. But we have to wait till 2026 for E-Power. so Honda got them beat with the Hybrid and direct drive transmission.
Those silver vent things in the front are so bad they would almost be a deal breaker for me. I would have to black them out somehow. They are 100% a ZONK! Same for the ridiculous chrome window trim. Why Honda?
4:30 the AWD system is trash. CR-V couldn’t get through and inch of snow. Just slid around. Worst car in its class for AWD. TFL found that out in their slip testing where the CR-V failed.
Alright Joe let’s see how many Twinkies we can fit in this CR-V!
I think you will be impressed!
Give a Shout-out to Raiti's Rides! He's da G.O.A.T!
You are so awesome! Thanks for having my back!
That back seat comfort is unmatched in this class.
100%. Best vehicle in this class. Gotta go with the Highlander in the mid sized class though
Drove new CRV riding a Uber 3 times. You tell no lies. Spacious and comfortable
I bought this car in august 2024 , and I completed 2800 miles on it . Fun to ride 😊
I bought this car in silver and this is my first Hybrid. I got the sport touring hybrid and I love it, I’ve had it 2 weeks. The backing up sounds is taking some time on getting use to that, it’s a loud mechanical sound but other than having up you’d be hard pressed to find another great car like this, super fun to drive and very comfortable.
I covered the speaker at the front location with sound deadening material all around it and it has lessened the weird sound!
I also bought a 2025 CRV Hybrid Touring in solar silver.
I really love the car!
I traded in a 2016 Accord V6 Touring & this is so much more comfortable & drives a lot better.
Nice job, Joe! Thanks for the few giggles along the way!
Raitis rides always make my day love the cars there
love your videos, Joe. My son sometimes does his own impressions of your intros. He also wanted to know if you'll be at the 2024 LA auto show. Will you be there?
Oh wow that is so wonderful to hear! Yes I will be there!
@@RaitisRides my son's going to be there too! What time and day are you going to be there?
Very nice ride for sure but I agree the fenders would look way better body colored but a beauty nevertheless. Great review Joe and always a pleasure to watch 👍🏼
It was another fine job on the camera work as well Steve .
Very thorough review Joe 👌
We seriously can’t do it without your support!
4 exaust outlets 2 in the back 2 in front yay!!
40 MPG is great, but it should come with a panoramic roof and cooled seats 💺 for that price.
Double Dipping Raitis Rides: 👍👌
Double Dipping in my Guacomole Dip: 🚫🚫🚫
My thoughts exactly
@@RaitisRides lol
by far the best reviews, thanks again.
I always thought teacher when I watched your videos now I know why.
0:38 I was born on a backseat of Honda CRV
Still feel like this car is missing stuff. Ventilated seats, digital rear view, better cameras, panoramic roof maybe, a spare tire to name a few. Infotainment and gauge setup Is getting left behind by competition but not the worst
About a month ago I bought this exact same CRV in platinum white with the two-tone interior. I love the two-tone interior vs all black, but something a little strange is the headrest has white stitching and the seats, door arm rest, and steering wheel have orange stitching. Personally, I would have preferred the white stitching everywhere.
The back up camera is a major zonk and does not compete with its' class, also no spare tire is pretty disappointing. However, the pros (handling, exterior styling, comfort, interior space) definitely out way the cons.
Very few cars that have a hybrid have spare tires.
@@brokeboy87 Toyota, Mazda, and Ford do in this class.
I was also a college sophomore in 1997, and I think that the engine in the original CR-V was also 2.0 L, but you could get it with a 5 speed manual and wring the hibbidy jibbity out of that 120 pony engine. All the men thought they were too “cute ute,” and then, over time, most people figured out that the high roof line and storage, the AWD, were all very practical in comparison to that Ford Taurus your Uncle would never sell that ate gasoline and spat repair bills. Most reviewers compared the CR-V to the Isuzu Rodeo, the Geo Tracker/Suzuki Vitara, the X-90, the Daihatsu Rocky, and some piece of convertible filth from Toyota I can’t remember the name of.
Things were so much simpler with a skipping Discman playing Red Hot Chili Peppers, eating Kenny Rodgers’ Roasters chicken and a Planet Hollywood cheeseburger in the armrest.
Joe, great overall Review including the POV ride. 2 Features I think are immediately evident... Honda should have included a Power Steering wheel adjustment and Ventilated Seats. Honda's really do Hold Their values - probably the best in the business. The wife has a 16 CRV Touring with 49K miles on it - completely Trouble Free for 8 Years. It is a Chic Car, however, it does what it is intended for very Well. I like the new 24 , 25 (they are basically the same). FWIW, We have been getting 29-31 MPGs on the Highway for years. Mixed driving Suburbia 80% and Highway 20% in general, we get about 22.5 to 23 MPGs . The new InfoT. system is greatly improved, more size and room, and of course up to date Safety systems over our 16. But does that justify spending $42K (less about $15K for ours) to trade up. Maybe?. Based on the Honda 2.4L engine history, with 49K miles on it, it's just about Broken In.
I bought this brand new for my wife. Currently it's at 2500 miles. Great car through and through but it struggles up hills..The regenerative breaking is addictive
Yesterday, I discovered that there is a car that is similar to this was crashed in an LA Freeway at 120 mph during a cop chase. I felt bad to the owner of that car.
totally unnecessary info lol
My favorite suv. Period
Awesome car for my grandma 😊
Love your thorough and practical reviews Joe! I think it is an excellent SUV but I prefer eAWD over mechanical as the electric AWD involves next to nothing breakable so timeless system. I think Toyota did a genius move there.
This needs 12.3 infotainment, cool seats, panoramic roof, and a digital cockpit.
Happy Friday buddy, great review as always 🦾
Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍
So what's different from 2024? Also how does handling compare to competition? Not a whole lot of insight here.
I prefer black wheels or matte Grey , just got my wife a cx5 carbon fiber edition with black wheels just prefer that over two tones or silver these days. We considered this but for the money and look we decided to Mazda
CX-50 is available as a hybrid now! Can you review one soon please
Another great review but nothing new for ‘25 for the CRV is disappointing
Just got recalled
Such a glorious history, the legendary CR-Vs of Le Mans. I have the ‘23 hybrid.
I love what you did there
Like The Honda CR-V Sport👍🏻👌🏻🏁🚙💨!
I bought a 2024 Honda cr v hybrid from Wallingford Honda dealer. First I gave $10,000. I have paid the monthly payments ahead of time. There have been problems since the first month I bought the car. They replaced most of the car, problems still persist. they told me that the car is new, but there are places where paint was applied to the door of the car. the car's engine is low on oil and the dealer says this is normal. every time they go, they add oil to the engine. The last time the general manager told me I can get the car back from you but you have to pay us $2000. I have a report on these listed issues. don't buy this car. I am sure you will regret it after buying it
We need a new rule for car manufacturers where if they're charging more than $30K for something, it needs to have heated seats, heated steering wheel, ventilated seats, and a 360 camera.
Do you shoot the intro and outro one after the other and then when you say "let's get back to where it's started" you're actually going on your way back to return the vehicle?
Eliminate chrome inserts on the front, add fog lights and hook the black wheels (give you chrome with black option).
Let Mr. UBER Rider tell you. Ive taken 3 new Honda CRV Hybrids..and i must say the entire vehicle drives and is designed wayyyy better than the Rav 4. Hands down. I was so comfortable in that CRV. And its quick as hell.
I sure hope that tank isn’t full for only 368 miles. I got a 2015 CRV and can get that!
I’m really confused. Why does this have hood struts but not the Hilander or the grandhilander
Highlander? Not a big deal.
My only concern is, Mr. Raiti: why does the new Honda CR-V's orange reflectors do not light up? And why does the rear turn signals use old bulbs rather than LEDs?
Raitis rides i sub to u when i waas litile like a long time
The last-gen CR-V had led rear turn signals. I don’t understand why Honda went backwards.
Inflation
Viva the CR-V!
A lot of people don’t know where the name CRV derived from.
Civic
Recreational
Vehicle
No wonder why 80% of the interior is like my 2022 civic ex
That’s so very tight! Thanks for sharing that!
@@samandrade9854very good observation
Comfortable reliable vehicle...
CRV: California Redemption Value
2:52 That’s why I ordered another black accented area parts, and replace the original sliver color, sliver doesn’t make sense.
Thanks for the great review. I’m considering crv and Kia sportage hybrid…which one for reliability? I want to keep the car for many years.🎉
Go for the Honda CRV.
Better car, more reliable & it’ll have great resale value.
That lower front silver piece and the window trim should be gloss black or flat black
Agree totally
@@RaitisRides Nothing a wrap can't fix- I changed both of these (and the rear lettering/rear exhausts, too) to all black. Changes the look of the car for sure 💪
U kick ass bro!
A box of Twinkies, a couple of bottles of Yoo-Hoo and I'd be set for a road trip in this.
Waiting to see how the new Mazda CX50 Hybrid & Subaru Forester Hybrids do.
Thats not cool to mix and match led and halogen turn signals. The manager of the Headlight department must not like the manager of the Taillight department.
I totally agree with you
Maybe we see a fully digital dash display when Honda refreshes the CR-V for 2026 (if they refresh it).
The Honda CRV is one of the most sensible choices, but the Hyundai Tuscan hybrid holds my attention for overall style and value.
is that the one from Italy?
Everyone has their favorites
@@remyd8767I see what you did there 😂
But which one would you finance
Good luck with the junk hyundai
Ive yet to ride in a Mid Size Compact SuV that drove better tban the new Ford Escape. Best feeling steering and power delivery ive driven in.
Hi Joe in regards to the CRV, i live in Trinidad 🇹🇹 in the Caribbean and our model comes with the led fog lights
Where are they imported from?
How about ventilated front seats? Is that offered in the top trim?
I love the color but it have to mixed it with different colors
Front end got a bit of a change but the rear and the interior is the same as before, but regardless, i still like the CR-V!
I dont like the rear
What are you comparing to?
Actually, the Mazda CX-50 is now available as a hybrid, with the Toyota RAV4 system.
Looking forward to the RR review/compo with the CR-V!
Has it had all of the recalls completed?
U serious? Honda just admitted to the issue with the stiff tight steering. It'll be years to replace all of them. People are scheduling appointments, and parts are being delivered. It's going to be a lot of servicing
Just wanna know, has anything changed since 2023?
Ford Escape is all Asian car brands inspiration. The entire interior lay out gives Ford Escape. Which is totally ok. I just wish ppl realized over sea brands have to have an American brand precedent to go off of. .....example Nissan Large Suvs comapred to GMCs means they literally decided to emualte some type of design elements.
Curious about the total mpg range!! You showed like 386 or something like that. It has to be closer to 500 like the RAV4?.
Correction-368?. Kinda low
Huh...I get 28mpg in the city and 33mpg on the highway in my non-hybrid 2018 crv. I'm surprised the hybrid doesn't perform better.
It does, but peeps are assholes when driving a hybrid. I get 40. Lowest was 38.7. Much like that jerk off that loves brake torquing a hybrid on you tube. Then says the mileage isnt great. The morons that complain about mileage dont know how to drive a hybrid
I love the CR-V, but holding off in buying a new car until the 2026 Passport comes out.
Toyota has a new Rav4 Hybrid coming out next year.
It COULD be announced at next month's LA Auto Show
This month?
No spare tire makes this a no buy ! Wtf is Honda thinking ? Otherwise an excellent vehicle, best in class !
And when was the last time u needed a spare? Been 40 yrs for me
@@Mrtellitlikeitis I’ve had to replace two tires on my 2 year old truck. I’ve used my spare a few times. On my Crv probably 3 times including flats. I hope it happens to you for being so snobby 😂
Does this trim have B mode on it?
rav4 Vs crv 👀
how many little debbies brownies fit on the side of the door cubbies?
I don't like front exhaust
No 360 degree camera and panoramic sunroof at this price range. Plus the screen is too small. My 2023 Rav4 XSE have these features at the same price plus a 12 inch screen.
Wish the hrv was hybrid
I must say imo, this car has always been boring to me. Now it is definitely not as boring.
When are 1 of these companies going to make a color matching fender openings? I hate the plastic. WTF 🤬
touring needs accord infotainment screen
Maybe we'll get lucky wit the 2026. And maybe ventilated seats will arrive as well
40 in the city 30 on the highway???? Direct issue from direct drive mechanics. What car looses mpg on the highway but ev's. They should of stuck with what they know
Only half display for gauge cluster is so stupid in 2025 it's the same car from 2023
The dashboard is a fail(Zonk). Half digital and half analog Otherwise it's a nice car. My 2022 Sport Touring civic has the new generation instrument cluster and this model was released in 2023. Every other country has the new gen instrument cluster and they will put it in the CRV on the 26 refresh.
Is this in the current accords? I hope it does change for 2026
@@lionintu the accord has the new generation dashboard and was updated since 2024.
23.4 MPG for a hybrid?? When you can get 25 MPG from a regular petrol engine. That's not good.
I like the vehicle but I don’t like the way when you want a different interior color other than black, they just throw in grey seats and nothing on door panels…….still black 👎. I want a grey interior, not just grey seats
Funny. I just finished a 40mpg tank on my Integra and it ain’t no hybrid.
How did u find the suspension I sat in one of these and felt every bit of road bump. ugh.
I dare joe to reply to this comment
Edit: pls give me a shout-out
he said no..
Lol
Hey brother! Thanks for tuning in!
@@jedknutson8373you are freaking hilarious
Man looks like $40K Car is the new $20K decently spect affordable car. Most cars that are worth a look at or buying are $40K+
Those two silver things on the front are goofy looking.
I'd probably get the Mazda CX-50 hybrid
over this. (Toyota hybrid drive-train) 💯
Super noisy that toyota. Ear plugs needed
congrats on the sponges hope you really soak them
Thanks!
honda please put engines in all your vehicles with more power
Not sure they will every do that
Looks nice but Nissan beat them in technology and design even the entry level Kicks got more tech. But we have to wait till 2026 for E-Power. so Honda got them beat with the Hybrid and direct drive transmission.
What the hell is E-Power in 2026?
No spare tire in the CR-V hybrid is a major zonk.
Acura needs that powertrain
🤎
So ridiculous 2025 and not ventilated seats
I hate the two tone
😂👌👌👌🤙👍
Thanks for tuning in
Those silver vent things in the front are so bad they would almost be a deal breaker for me. I would have to black them out somehow. They are 100% a ZONK! Same for the ridiculous chrome window trim. Why Honda?
Yeah it's a really strange design choice. I replaced mine with black versions and also chrome deleted the window trim 👍
@@thelucasstorm Now that’s awesome. 👏
4:30 the AWD system is trash. CR-V couldn’t get through and inch of snow. Just slid around. Worst car in its class for AWD. TFL found that out in their slip testing where the CR-V failed.
Oh stop
Boring, a look alike Tiguan