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2019 Honda HR-V AWD Off-Road Review - Can it survive the rocks?

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  • Опубліковано 20 тра 2019
  • In this full review of the 2019 Honda HR-V AWD Touring, Ryan pushes the all-wheel drive system to the extreme. Can it make it up a rock-climb and back again? Plus: all the features, safety tech and the 0-60 performance tested.
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  • @drivingsports
    @drivingsports  5 років тому +10

    What’s your favorite compact crossover?

    • @porsche558
      @porsche558 5 років тому +7

      Driving Sports TV that would be the Crosstrek

    • @subazealand9158
      @subazealand9158 5 років тому +3

      Are you gonna try the CR-V on this road?

    • @giolats8179
      @giolats8179 5 років тому +2

      Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid up the same trail maybe...

    • @wadeharrison5404
      @wadeharrison5404 5 років тому +1

      Stelvio

    • @efefrfrs
      @efefrfrs 5 років тому

      Hyundai Tucson 1.6 turbo

  • @mudjerry
    @mudjerry 4 роки тому +92

    i live in alaska and the hrv is my daily, it does fairly deep snow very frequently along with sand and gravel with little issues thus far. also has a great interior layout, all the seats will go full flat and hold pretty much every thing not to mention good mpg. been a home run for me thus far especially in snow

  • @johnjones393
    @johnjones393 4 роки тому +79

    I drove my wife's 2016 HR-V over similar sized rocks on forest service roads without the drama portrayed in this video.
    It's not a Wrangler and it's definitely not designed for rough terrain, but it did better than I expected over rocks.

    • @justhtip
      @justhtip 3 роки тому +1

      @@BlahBlahBlah85651 true

    • @twodayhero5139
      @twodayhero5139 3 роки тому +3

      Right? He was a little dramatic with it. And he stopped when he should of just went on the rocks. The car is good for what it is. I have one and its so much more then what these reviewers make it to be. I have a 2018 HR-V AWD and its been great in the snow and back roads. The acceleration is plenty, its not a sports racer. Its a practical vehicle that does everything but at a leisure pace. Its good on the highway, even if it has the CVT, its good. For what its worth, I'd not take this into a real mountainous trail. Its not built for it so why test it there where its at a disadvantage. Rocky back roads, rain, sleet and snow are fine.

    • @ericwilliams8371
      @ericwilliams8371 3 роки тому

      @@twodayhero5139 I'm coming from a 2002 LX AWD CRV (automatic, 2.4L 4 cylinder, 160hp apparently). I live near some 75mph highways with pitifully short on-ramps. Do you think the HRV is okay for accelerations like that? I'm wondering if I should find something with a turbo engine

    • @biodot88
      @biodot88 2 роки тому +1

      Actually thought it was well done and helped manage expectations. The wheel spin and braking and viewing the undercarriage was cool to see. HP and wheel clearance makes a big deal.

    • @psych.o.logist
      @psych.o.logist Рік тому +2

      A whole drama production! These cars do so well in the Caribbean and most of our roads, especially in Jamaica are gravel and rocks and filled with potholes and these cars do so well in that kind of terrain. I am actually going to purchase one as soon as I’m finished with College

  • @MrDaveaccord
    @MrDaveaccord 5 років тому +110

    Less than 1% of customers would actually try this with their new HRV.

    • @treenugs117
      @treenugs117 4 роки тому +10

      Pretty sure something like that would be 0.1% haha

    • @jpch8814
      @jpch8814 4 роки тому +2

      In my country people go camping,skiing,road trips very similar to this that is why they buy crossovers.

    • @070fishing4
      @070fishing4 4 роки тому +6

      I do it all the time , I love my hrv lol

    • @michaels4417
      @michaels4417 3 роки тому +4

      0.000000000000000000000001%

    • @caitlynbabin1592
      @caitlynbabin1592 2 роки тому +1

      I’d be that 1%…. Because I definitely did exactly this with my Hyundai Elantra GT 😵‍💫😵‍💫

  • @upsanddowns8717
    @upsanddowns8717 5 років тому +64

    Made it up and back... and here's the kicker... it was never meant to do it in the first place. That speaks volumes for me.

  • @diegoroman4174
    @diegoroman4174 5 місяців тому +3

    Drove my wife's 2016 HRV to Colorado and back. We went skiing during a snowstorm and never gave me problems, we were up and going trough the mountain roads before the snow plows. I'll never sell this vehicle! Great milage, reliable as hell and will take you to most places you want to go. A good ol' parter for the road.

  • @tim-oates
    @tim-oates 4 роки тому +25

    Driving over a rock with the front and rear wheels at the same time from a dead stop is actually lifting the car straight up as opposed to rolling forward. That takes an enormous amount of power. I've had Jeeps struggle in that situation (bigger rocks). If you were to drive over those rocks one wheel at a time it would have rolled right over it. That's just a matter of choosing a better approach, and with this car probably carrying a little more momentum up the hill would help.

  • @jimrees1778
    @jimrees1778 4 роки тому +20

    I have an 18 HRV, bought it mainly for snow. It does fantastic in snow, no doubt about it. I have a long driveway in the country that front wheel drive vehicles can not get up in snow, but my HRV doesn't even spin a wheel. Very satisfied with mine, plus it averages 30 mpg.

  • @yarrim
    @yarrim 5 років тому +98

    Seriously, I think most people will buy this kind of vehicle to have a little more traction in the snow than a front wheel drive.

    • @ALMX5DP
      @ALMX5DP 5 років тому +7

      Ray I think it’s more about making people feel “safe”. Some may actually use the AWD, but I feel more just buy it for a (false) sense of security.

    • @jpch8814
      @jpch8814 4 роки тому +2

      The AWD of other brands is way better, if you have a snowy slope the HRV's awd will fail you, unlike cars like crosstrek,Tiguan etc...

    • @youtubetv1588
      @youtubetv1588 4 роки тому +1

      jp ch Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is amazing

    • @mudjerry
      @mudjerry 4 роки тому +15

      @@jpch8814 well i live in alaska and drive through alot of snow all winter and its been a great car for me so maybe your mistaken ;)

    • @jpch8814
      @jpch8814 4 роки тому +2

      @@mudjerry You drive on plowed roads with winter tires something a FWD can do well. Watch the video at 9:00 the HRV can't send power to the rear it fails on a small camping trip. You can also watch the Diagonal tests ua-cam.com/video/U6tOJ3CQiuc/v-deo.html

  • @scott8919
    @scott8919 5 років тому +86

    You keep lifting off the gas just as you crest the rock then blame the car.

    • @northerntoyota7584
      @northerntoyota7584 5 років тому +15

      Scott it was hard to watch. Lol

    • @drivingsports
      @drivingsports  5 років тому +12

      For a while it was full throttle and the car was not moving. From the outside you can see that I did almost get it over that one time - but from the inside I don’t have the benefit of that view and I didn’t know I was that close. I was lifting early because I didn’t want to come down hard on the opposite side if/when I did get over. -RD

    • @SonyEnthusiast
      @SonyEnthusiast 5 років тому

      @@drivingsports I may have missed it, but did you put it into S mode with Eco off and use the paddles?

    • @drivingsports
      @drivingsports  5 років тому +3

      HR-Vex Paddles didn’t do anything useful. We tried S off-camera and it also wasn’t any help.

    • @SonyEnthusiast
      @SonyEnthusiast 5 років тому

      @@drivingsports ok with eco off? That eco button really reduces power in my use

  • @ps7ykLiTT
    @ps7ykLiTT 3 роки тому +4

    Okay. I liked this video specifically for that shot where you just casually drove over your camera for that glorious under-body shot. Very nice.

  • @00ur21
    @00ur21 2 роки тому +4

    It has nothing to do with horsepower. It has to do with torque, which the CVT transmission may limit.

  • @rexonmontefalcon
    @rexonmontefalcon 5 років тому +16

    They're phasing out the side-mirror camera? Noooo! I have it on my '17 Honda Accord Touring and I find it very useful. This is too bad.

    • @Elvistek
      @Elvistek 2 роки тому

      They added it in the Touring version on HR-V 2022

  • @pablosabhlok
    @pablosabhlok 3 роки тому +4

    I just went offroad on my 2WD HRV with Bridgestone Turanzsa tyres on a 40kilometre track far worse than the 'offroad' track in this video. While I had to go painstakingly slow in some parts, the HRV did fine and pulled through in the end. My respect for Honda and Bridgestone has increased. P.S. My GPS incorrectly navigated me into the bush in Australia and I mistakenly followed it. Hence why I was offroad in the first place.

  • @trailgnomeadventures5691
    @trailgnomeadventures5691 5 років тому +6

    By the way I have a two-wheel drive stick shift version of this car where I downsized to 16 inch wheels and up sized to 215 70 tires off-road type and it's actually quite the beast as long as you have momentum, because of the approach and departure angles that are so advantageous as you noticed.

    • @upsanddowns8717
      @upsanddowns8717 5 років тому

      What brand 215/70-16's are you using? What 16" rim did you go with? Does the tire rub? I'm planning on going with the same setup but in an AWD.

  • @OPPACASTING
    @OPPACASTING 5 років тому +8

    This car is awesome in terms of size, appearance, engine and price. It's a great looking car!

    • @sl4983
      @sl4983 11 місяців тому

      I like it.

  • @garnerlibato4887
    @garnerlibato4887 5 років тому +15

    can you please do the 2017-2019 Honda CR-V AWD in those rocky roads please.. We wanna see it.

  • @pcdude2394
    @pcdude2394 4 роки тому +1

    I picked the HRV for my wife’s daily commute and awd helps on a rainy day commute. She doesn’t take it up the mountains. Plus it’s a good pass down vehicle for my daughter 5 years from now when she heads out to college. If I take my family to the mountains, that’s when my Tacoma comes in the picture.

  • @bigpoppa1992
    @bigpoppa1992 5 років тому +13

    That was the cvt and lack of torque not letting you go over that rock. The hrv was doing exactly how Subaru's act.

    • @lockandloadlikehell
      @lockandloadlikehell 5 років тому +2

      Exactly.
      If that was a manual, he would have been over no problem.

    • @adamtacheira5323
      @adamtacheira5323 3 роки тому +2

      Agreed! I’ve seen the comments that blame the driving (which is possible) but it’s common knowledge that the computer cuts the power to save the CVT. So, I’m thinking those who accused him of playing on the rock were actually seeing the system killing the power.

  • @blitzbbffl
    @blitzbbffl 5 років тому +31

    Dear CVT/DCT-based SUVs: If a pleasant man named Ryan approaches you and offers to "take you to the mountains" - be afraid, be very afraid!! 😉

  • @dabell12
    @dabell12 5 років тому +6

    I just did a road test on HR-V AWD . for the money and capability of this vehicle I can't go wrong

  • @reaality3860
    @reaality3860 3 роки тому +5

    Turn off the traction control and it will do better off-road... Weird fact: The front-wheel-drive HR-V model actually has more ground clearance than the all-wheel-drive model.

  • @hassan.co.731
    @hassan.co.731 2 роки тому +1

    I have drove my Toyota prius on this kind of rocky path and i was shocked with the performance it was 1.8 but unbelievable power👍

  • @mrdeathclaw66
    @mrdeathclaw66 3 роки тому +3

    Jeez, guy, this car isn't designed to be driven on rocky mountain roads, it's perfect for the city and on the highways though, saving gas.

  • @pell222
    @pell222 5 місяців тому

    another comment after my other meandering ones on other vids because i have meandered back to the subcompacts in my search. i walked away from a rav4 today. in part because man i loved driving my Fit and i probably wouldn't have car shopped for 10 years if it didn't get tree'd. i want my Fit back with some clearance. so honestly the HRV is probably all of the upgrade i need and it'll take less bucks over top of my insurance payout for fewer compromises on things like size and interior spaciousness. i have access to 2 folks with Crosstreks and they're great at what they do, but they aren't the swiss army knive that was the Fit. these r so useful videos. what a calming fun educational channel.

  • @TheGreatBender
    @TheGreatBender 5 років тому +12

    10:06 It's the CVT not transferring power, not a lack of horsepower (although more is always the answer). Toyota has a new CVT that has a with a launch or first gear for very low speed. That direct gear allows more torque to be transferred to the wheels.

    • @shigeoshirakura6448
      @shigeoshirakura6448 2 роки тому

      It's the lack of torque not hp for off road torque is more imfortant for off road

  • @autocrossaholic
    @autocrossaholic 5 років тому +7

    Another reason to keep my wrx running

  • @BruceHoult
    @BruceHoult 5 років тому +24

    Power was never the issue there. You'd go up that hill easily with 30 HP and a low enough gear.

    • @noleftturnunstoned
      @noleftturnunstoned 4 роки тому +7

      @Random Autonomous Drone Pilot Super low gearing, ie a very large lever would allow you to climb that hill with 30 HP.

    • @MrGarfield4
      @MrGarfield4 3 роки тому +2

      You hog tied by the CVT, I think...

    • @ChrisParayno
      @ChrisParayno 3 роки тому +3

      That is the issues, no low gear option makes all modern day cross overs fairly useless

  • @KilchevSky
    @KilchevSky 2 роки тому +1

    There is interesting rear suspension, with a whole rear beam.
    What is this tube under the car on the left side?

  • @mzprettycharmz6432
    @mzprettycharmz6432 4 роки тому +6

    Well those speed bumps In my apartments are pretty high and my 19 HRV went right over it

    • @chocpink2464
      @chocpink2464 4 роки тому +2

      Do you like it?? I’m considering buying one!

    • @mzprettycharmz6432
      @mzprettycharmz6432 4 роки тому +3

      @@chocpink2464 I love it. The LX Model isn't a push start but it fine. I love it

    • @chocpink2464
      @chocpink2464 4 роки тому +1

      Raven Smith Thanks girl! Do you think it has a noticeable lack of acceleration power?? I hear everyone complaining about it, but I’m not sure if it’s being exaggerated lol 🤦🏾‍♀️

    • @mzprettycharmz6432
      @mzprettycharmz6432 4 роки тому +2

      @@chocpink2464 yes it does but unless you are drag racing it shouldn't matter. Or maybe if you're trying to pass that 18 wheeler

    • @sl4983
      @sl4983 11 місяців тому

      Following

  • @SilverScarletSpider
    @SilverScarletSpider 3 роки тому +2

    I like the Honda HRV and Subaru Crosstrek, but I would not buy a CVT model because I like my cars to last 20+ to 30+ years with reliable manual transmissions.

  • @crosswind982
    @crosswind982 4 роки тому +2

    CVT slipping and can’t put enough torque to the wheels so it commands a reduced power from the engine to prevent damage to the CVT. You can pedal to the metal and the engine won’t cooperate.

  • @DaveKootchie
    @DaveKootchie 5 років тому +3

    My wife and I have a 2017 HR-V. This thing is SLOWWWWWWWW so much so that highway merges are borderline dangerous. But other than the slow noisy engine, it is a comfortable car that has a surprising amount of interior space and I average 26 mpg in the city pretty regularly. Over all I like the car but I need a bit more head room and more power.

    • @thomasmoore1062
      @thomasmoore1062 5 років тому +2

      I have a "17 EX-L and no problems merging! I have had to pass a Corvette and full size pick-ups that were not going fast enough.

    • @MoNoK15
      @MoNoK15 5 років тому +3

      Try using premium gas

  • @RaY_77W
    @RaY_77W 4 роки тому +4

    Use the low range in the transmission

  • @fingers215
    @fingers215 4 роки тому +2

    It looks like it did ok considering its not made for any forum of off roading.

  • @evansautomotive307
    @evansautomotive307 Рік тому +1

    This was a tough watch. You are purposely not trying to get over that rock. Driver mod needed

    • @sl4983
      @sl4983 11 місяців тому

      Look at the rock again, that was a bear

  • @seananthony9720
    @seananthony9720 4 роки тому +2

    Good review. I loveeeee that Jamaican 🇯🇲 music too!!!!

  • @abelhernandez4642
    @abelhernandez4642 Рік тому +1

    I will say that neither the rav4, nor the CRV, nor the HRV, gift for offroad, but I know that it depends on how you want to make the vehicle look, the truth is that test is difficult even for those mentioned above, if for a tundra or tacoma , Pilot, Wrangler, Bronco, etc. But Honda is an excellent product.

  • @DavidLuster-fb3ld
    @DavidLuster-fb3ld 7 місяців тому +1

    Once in sport mode and using the paddle shifters I was climbing over all kinds of crap.

    • @wwonka52
      @wwonka52 6 місяців тому

      had mine a year, never used the sport mode or the paddle shifters yet. i like it very much but wish i got a Crosstrek. it's my last car. I'm ancient. lol

  • @sl4983
    @sl4983 11 місяців тому

    I really liked this video, watching again.

  • @sl4983
    @sl4983 11 місяців тому

    Nice review!! Yes it's interesting how it simulates shifting.

  • @timeorspace
    @timeorspace 4 роки тому +4

    Great video! We recently leased a base model HV-V AWD as our first new car and our first CVT. I'm not loosing a wink of sleep over a few seconds of acceleration throughout hours of commute time, and I'm not fortunate enough to have rock crawling problems, but I am bothered about a serious lack of engine braking (D,S,L) from my HR-V. I do a lot of driving on steep, winding mountain roads and took for granted upon signing that the down shifting actually slows the vehicle. I intend to approach Honda reps about this during the first oil change. I notice that higher model HR-V's have paddle shifters, and higher model Subaru CVT's offers "hill descent" assistance....I'm failing to recognize much utility in descending a mountain in cruise control, can Honda tune in some electronic values to amplify my "S" and "L" gear selectors? It would not be the first time Honda dropped the ball on properly wiring drive systems. ua-cam.com/video/jkiv-bWbLIo/v-deo.html

    • @sl4983
      @sl4983 11 місяців тому

      Lack of engine braking. Is that something to be concerned about if it's just used for commute?

  • @DARTHDANSAN
    @DARTHDANSAN 23 дні тому

    I test drove one with manual transmission. It was nice just so slow . Got me another accord in manual transmission

  • @porsche558
    @porsche558 5 років тому +10

    Good to see Honda stepping up their AWD game, past attempts from them were feeble at best. Also queue the misinformed CVT hate comments.

    • @valdius85
      @valdius85 5 років тому

      Clear up the misinformation about CVTs then, please?
      Long term reliability in a small SUV that some people might take to the mountains, where the push belt will have to be stretched (work under tension) to allow engine breaking?

    • @afcgeo882
      @afcgeo882 5 років тому +1

      Waldemar Ishibashi It’s “clear up”, “braking” and CVTs’ belts don’t stretch to perform engine braking any more than they do to shift normally. You can’t force a CVT to downshift past its safe operational rotation. Its ECU will control everything.
      God, you’re always wrong, in every single comment.

    • @porsche558
      @porsche558 5 років тому

      @@afcgeo882 Not to mention some CVT's use a metal chain instead of a metal belt. I would love to see someone stretch either one of those LOL!

    • @afcgeo882
      @afcgeo882 5 років тому +2

      Jesse James They (belt and chain) both actually do stretch. They need to to move between the cones. They don’t droop, like a bicycle chain. However, they don’t stretch like clothes do. They’re made of compound fibers.
      The weakness of CVTs is their tendency to overheat due to increased friction. For that reason, they need better lubricants, regular oil transmission oil changes and relatively light applications. A chain is a bit more robust, generally, than a belt, but there are varied sizes of both, and size is what matters in CVTs. For example, Subaru’s CVTs are chain-driven, but their regular models have a fairly light duty CVTs, while their turbo models have a heavier chain CVT that can handle higher torque without slippage.

    • @porsche558
      @porsche558 5 років тому +1

      @@valdius85 There isn't any part of a CVT that gets stretched. They use either a metal belt or a chain that wraps around 2 pulleys. The pulleys expand and contract to allow the belt or chain to slide lower or higher because them. As for long term reliability, CVTs have been around in heavy use for long enough to know which car companies have had issues with them and which ones have been pretty good.

  • @trailgnomeadventures5691
    @trailgnomeadventures5691 5 років тому +5

    0-60 best time is not achieved by flooring it. You have to run the throttle at about 80% I learned this with my Nissan Sentra. Secondly the car cuts power because it doesn't want to burn up the transmission that's why it would stick on rocks ,it wasn't a lack of power but the car actually cutting power to save the transmission this is the fatal flaw of CVT transmissions when put in all wheel drive system. For any questions about CVT City all wheel drive cars just watch the fast Lanes review they just posted about the Subaru outback

  • @michalmisio64
    @michalmisio64 4 роки тому +3

    Dude why you went off roading to a mountain in a daily commuter small crossover you people are nuts !!

  • @stanobert3475
    @stanobert3475 5 років тому +2

    Good video! I like the fact that you put this little SUV through its paces where no one in his or her right mind would drive it (in rugged SUV and Jeep territory). If it can survive this it is certainly good enough for us to drive on the typical forest service gravel roads. We plan on purchasing one for driving on the road and occasional light to moderate non-paved driving (not four wheel drive territory!). We are seniors and are seriously considering this vehicle and we are looking for a small AWD SUV/Crossover with good mpg.

    • @drivingsports
      @drivingsports  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for watching, Stan. You might also want to look at the Subaru Crosstrek. It’s a bit bigger, but much better on dirt roads, plus the available Eye Sight safety system is class leading. (Also gets great MPG.)

    • @stanobert3475
      @stanobert3475 5 років тому +2

      @@drivingsports Thanks! We don't plan on doing four wheeling, just road trips and driving on some light unpaved roads. Cost is a big factor for us being retired and on a fixed income. I will look into the Crosstrek though.

    • @sl4983
      @sl4983 11 місяців тому

      Well said!

  • @ChengSAE
    @ChengSAE 4 роки тому +1

    No one knows but the back seat have two reclining setting by using the fold down seat lever. LOL its about 1 inch difference.

  • @DANIEL-ls5ku
    @DANIEL-ls5ku 2 роки тому +1

    The old Hr-v design is far better than this new ones.

  • @honnorgaurd
    @honnorgaurd 3 роки тому +1

    I’d really, REALLY like to see how the crosstrek does on this same mountain road test

    • @drivingsports
      @drivingsports  3 роки тому +1

      You’re in luck: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport 2.5 Review and Off-Road Test - ua-cam.com/video/KL7tFtfFVEw/v-deo.html

  • @jjacob25101
    @jjacob25101 3 роки тому +1

    The HR-V Sport is the best value all around, but it needs the N/A 2.0L engine from the Civic Sport sedan. The extra power may maje tge difference. But maybe the manual would be needed for the AWD version. Also, the AWD is a lot slower under acceleration than the FWD versiin.

  • @pliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
    @pliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 5 років тому +4

    is the Subaru awd system still the best on the market ?

  • @amv7m
    @amv7m 5 років тому +5

    $29,000 for 141 hp? No good. Nice little commuter Ute otherwise but... 141hp? Wow. 170hp would seem more appropriate although probably still merely adequate for the AWD version.

    • @NickMcC
      @NickMcC 4 роки тому +1

      AMV7 for real. All those compromises and it still doesn’t break 30mpg like the larger Forester, Crosstrek, and Rav4? Geez.

  • @kieredes
    @kieredes 4 роки тому +1

    Cx3 awd pls!!! Or will it be the same as this? Also whats the tyre pressure for this?

  • @subazealand9158
    @subazealand9158 5 років тому +7

    Do you think the problem was power or the CVT avoiding to destroy? Lol

    • @wadeharrison5404
      @wadeharrison5404 5 років тому

      Yup, cvt problems :(

    • @Mateus01234
      @Mateus01234 5 років тому

      I believe that problem is overcome by the torque converter.

  • @joshuastreet6872
    @joshuastreet6872 5 років тому +2

    This is an odd experiment because you’ve spent over $30,000 on a vehicle meant to save gas and tread through snow, ice and mud IN THE CITY. Yet, this guy takes the vehicle up a freaking gravel and rock mountain and gets frustrated and perplexed when it can’t go over a rock. If you are going to put that much money into a vehicle and you want this type of capability: get a mid level CRV or an entry Pilot, that’s common sense.

    • @drivingsports
      @drivingsports  5 років тому +2

      The road we tested on isn’t an uncommon experience for Pacific Northwest locals. But the point was to see what it could do - where it’s limits were. In the real world. We found them. It wasn’t to replicate every HRV owners daily commute. That’s no fun.

  • @braflynn
    @braflynn 3 роки тому +1

    I love these tests! Yeah, I'm not doing this stuff all the time but am curious how different vehicles handle off roading. Thank you! & Ahhhh!!! I love the lane watch too! That's one of my favorites things about the 2017 Civic EX!! 😍😍😭😭

  • @NedwardJamesAlmost
    @NedwardJamesAlmost 5 років тому +8

    Put a turbo 1.5 in there and it would be a real contender.

    • @KittRembo
      @KittRembo 5 років тому

      It is in Europe. The HRV sport. Hopefully comes to US

    • @wadeharrison5404
      @wadeharrison5404 5 років тому +1

      NO THANKS! Guess you haven't heard about the 1.5 problems.

    • @afrank3029
      @afrank3029 5 років тому

      @@wadeharrison5404 Which problems.!!!?? .? Greetings from Europe..

    • @moeanthony9308
      @moeanthony9308 5 років тому

      @@afrank3029 oil dilution. Look it up

    • @dado9758
      @dado9758 5 років тому

      @@moeanthony9308 here in Europe we have the 1.5 since 2017 and never heard about oil dilution, only in countries with -30°

  • @afcgeo882
    @afcgeo882 5 років тому +2

    WHY are you taking an HR-V off-road? Why not a Fusion a Mazda3?
    The current PTU of the HR-V and CR-V uses all 4 wheels to launch, so it’s not being responsive to slip, it’s simply 50/50 until it starts rolling.

    • @normt5463
      @normt5463 5 років тому +1

      Our old 2013 Buick Encore was a slip-n-grip system. But from a stop if you brake torqued it briefly on snow or on a wet road all four tires would be spinning.
      Honda systems do not do this?

    • @afcgeo882
      @afcgeo882 5 років тому +1

      Norm T The only way all 4 wheels will spin is if you overpower the tire traction. That has to do with 2 things: engine torque output and quality of tires. The HR-V isn’t extremely powerful and comes stock with Michelins that are pretty decent. Remember, the Encore comes with a turbo, so when you brake torqued, it likely spun up the turbo and provided LOTS of torque. That’s why on loose/slippery surfaces, it’s best to start out in a higher gear.

    • @normt5463
      @normt5463 5 років тому

      @@afcgeo882 the HR-V did not spin the rear wheels in this test on gravel.i havent sewn the HR-V on rollers to see if the rear wheels will actually spin or not. The Toyota and Lexus FWD based AWD systems do not spin the rear wheel on this gravel test nor do they succeed in the inclined diagonal test.

    • @afcgeo882
      @afcgeo882 5 років тому

      Norm T They will spin on rollers too. As I’ve said, the current Honda system sends power to both axles (50/50) from a stop, regardless of sensor input. Many cars do that. Toyota’s system does not. It still needs actual or potential wheel spin to kick in. Subaru doesn’t kick into 50/50 from stop either. It starts at its default 60/40.
      However, your takeaway from this gravel test is incorrect. It does not measure what axles are getting torque. It measures which axles are losing grip, which is why it’s a baseless test for an AWD system.

  • @FreakzRitual
    @FreakzRitual 3 роки тому +1

    I just financed this car 2021 hrv I should of went with Toyota rav but I loved the hrv in this last snow storm.. I feel like I made the wrong decision but than again I'm not climbing rocks..

    • @sl4983
      @sl4983 11 місяців тому

      Update

  • @travishaskell6897
    @travishaskell6897 3 роки тому

    I was looking at buying one of these for the family car but my and the ol lady both prefer standard which was not an option, which I could look past except that little motor made the car feel like it couldn't get out of its own way...

  • @germanbeer2466
    @germanbeer2466 5 років тому +3

    Too much emphasis on the hump. Seems like you are just pumping the throttle on and off.

  • @xsmith5561
    @xsmith5561 5 років тому +1

    I would say that cvt is the biggest issue, put gears and it would be better

  • @djhrjeiwhri
    @djhrjeiwhri 5 років тому +2

    cvt and awd system that works

  • @christianxzowner2958
    @christianxzowner2958 4 роки тому

    Lift? Can you skid plate that...put same size tire but aggresive...so you could floor it in rock climb

  • @pliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
    @pliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 5 років тому

    i have been on many hard and tuff roads wiht F XT 2014 and nothing seems to stop it . Im only scared to have a flat tire and get stuck With my 8,7 inch of ground clearance it can do alot !!

  • @xaidkhan
    @xaidkhan 2 роки тому +1

    Did u try L mode?

  • @martinr8278
    @martinr8278 Рік тому

    Two owners I’ve known traded their hrv in after lease. Did not like them and didn’t do well in the snow. They went to Toyota and Subaru. Much happier Im sure others will say differently, just keeping it real. Personally not a vehicle I’d get.

  •  3 роки тому

    Can someone tell me why Honda removed they dual climate control and power seating on the 2021?

  • @PauloGoncalvesGuimaraes
    @PauloGoncalvesGuimaraes 5 років тому +8

    It's painful to see your effort to don't pass that small bump. That's sad.

  • @kevinlee763
    @kevinlee763 3 роки тому

    Hi, which trail did you go to check out the HRV?

  • @Sevan59
    @Sevan59 Рік тому +1

    The problem is not the 1.5 engine it is that CVT , yes it’s the gearbox not the engine

  • @philc824
    @philc824 5 років тому +2

    Has the Crosstrek been on this road ?

    • @drivingsports
      @drivingsports  5 років тому +3

      We haven’t had the Crosstrek up it yet. But we’ve done similarly challenging roads with them.

  • @xpatriarch22
    @xpatriarch22 5 років тому +5

    8:58 CVT issues

  • @jessicapellecer19
    @jessicapellecer19 3 роки тому +1

    Does the AWD Light pop up on the dash when it’s in AWD??

    • @jacklo325
      @jacklo325 3 роки тому +1

      No, it does not. It only lights up when there is an issue with the AWD system.

    • @jessicapellecer19
      @jessicapellecer19 3 роки тому +1

      @@jacklo325 thank you!! So helpful. It’s a big coincidence too because I was thinking of calling Honda today to ask how I know when my car is in AWD mode

  • @KeithCindyPanama
    @KeithCindyPanama 3 роки тому

    In other countries it’s called a XR-v and has turbo engine.

  • @saif890000000
    @saif890000000 4 роки тому +2

    You shouldn’t take this little cutie off-roading because it has a sedan ground clearance

  • @elmhurst86
    @elmhurst86 3 роки тому +1

    I've never understood why Honda didn't outfit this with a turbo. 11.5 seconds, 0-60 is just abysmal. Honda is just totally out to lunch sometimes. I heard they're coming out with a newly re-designed and more powerful HR-V for 2022, but it won't be available in North America?!?!?!?!?! Honda is gonna get eaten by the competition. And deservedly so.

  • @sl4983
    @sl4983 11 місяців тому

    That was a bear of a rock. I can see why it was a problem. It's not like the HR-V is lifted. It was trying it's best, that rock was just a bear. Also the way the rock was shaped, it was like a ledge that would prevent it from going over

  • @yaushaas
    @yaushaas 4 роки тому +1

    Honda should make a dedicated gear for crawl only when selected.

    • @yaushaas
      @yaushaas 4 роки тому

      @Random Autonomous Drone Pilot why is it dumb to put a lower gear? Also wouldn't it be beneficial for towing? I never said for this vehicle specifically, just Honda should look into it. Also "if" the hr-v had a dedicated low 1st it wouldn't have had this problem. Toyota has a 1st gear and cvt. Why should jeeps only get a low gear? If I'm dumb for limiting myself and not have an opinion then so be it.

    • @yaushaas
      @yaushaas 4 роки тому

      @Random Autonomous Drone Pilot isn't that a reason why it should have a low gear? Can't go up a rock the same height as a curb.

    • @yaushaas
      @yaushaas 4 роки тому

      Oh I had no idea that a low gear would only multiply horse power and not torque. Only if I knew how gear ratios worked. Wow I've been wrong this entire time.
      One thing I don't understand. Why was the Suzuki samurai so popular for off road adventures? They only peaked about 63hp. Since your proficient in how this all works. Can you explain this?

  • @shanet7511
    @shanet7511 21 день тому

    How am I supposed to crawl over curbs at my local Starbucks with that thing if it cant get over that little rock?

  • @baltvdb
    @baltvdb 4 роки тому +1

    What is “real-time awd” ? Thanks

    • @shigeoshirakura6448
      @shigeoshirakura6448 3 роки тому +1

      It front wheel base but when on an incline or when it start slipping the system detect that it need power to the back so it send power to the back (sorry my english is bad it not my first languages)

  • @thekin10
    @thekin10 4 роки тому +3

    CVT issue. No need for power just gearing

  • @sl4983
    @sl4983 11 місяців тому

    Compared to a 05 Ford escape 4 cylinder, this HR-V is pretty fast.

  • @Not_nice718
    @Not_nice718 5 років тому +1

    Out of all Honda why this one doesn’t pop open in the back you have to walk up and open it yourself so why it’s on the key if it doesn’t pop open

    • @drivingsports
      @drivingsports  5 років тому +2

      Yeah, it’s just a trunk unlock. Not a power door.

    • @Not_nice718
      @Not_nice718 5 років тому

      Driving Sports TV that’s the most dumbest thing I could’ve ever came up with like u push that unlock key to open all doors lol I’m ready to give my suv back the same day I got.. and before I get a new car I’m going to be watch video before I buying anything on this earth because u will end up not loving it

  • @lukesworkout2232
    @lukesworkout2232 3 роки тому

    Take the Outlander sport and the eclipse cross up that hill if you get a chance.

  • @aeward2000
    @aeward2000 3 роки тому

    I love this little suv BUT Honda does not make it with a 6 Speed Manual with AWD... it is a shame that Honda doesn't understand that many car buyers that are not happy with Subaru's issues will just switch to Honda because of better overall reliability.

  • @jimscarnivorekitchen4731
    @jimscarnivorekitchen4731 3 роки тому +1

    Tires look like all season, maybe better tires would help.

    • @sl4983
      @sl4983 11 місяців тому +1

      Good point

  • @MaryHoopes
    @MaryHoopes 4 роки тому +1

    The coolant light comes on every time even in hot weather.

  • @seanbarrett4127
    @seanbarrett4127 3 роки тому

    Looking to get a new car and been eyeing the HR-V, Live in the New England area and want something that can handle the winters no problem. Also considering a subaru, but these HR-V really caught my eye

    • @amybaron8285
      @amybaron8285 3 роки тому

      Same. Winter, snow, ice, dirt road, mid season, up hill and down hill, rocks. Subaru has other issues though.

  • @Ithirahad
    @Ithirahad 3 роки тому +2

    They never fail to underpower these little mainstream hatchie things and it's disappointing. They're fun size; they ought to be at least a little bit fun to drive. Even archetypical "mom car" configurations like CR-V's are better. :(

  • @grayman618
    @grayman618 3 роки тому

    Seriously you keep on saying the biggest issue is horsepower and that is not the issue. It's the transmission which is a CVT and the lack of a manual transmission. If it was a manual transmission you'd have more than enough power to go anywhere with it certainly a Little Rock would not stop it.

  • @Mexican3541
    @Mexican3541 4 роки тому

    So it’s safe to say anything this hrv awd is the same the crv awd can do?

    • @drivingsports
      @drivingsports  4 роки тому +1

      Not really: CRV has a more advanced AWD setup.

  • @VineetontheBeat
    @VineetontheBeat 3 роки тому +1

    This is an excellent video. Thank you!
    I'm trying to find an affordable vehicle that can take me on at least some cool camping trips with a mattress in the back while not killing my wallet in the city.
    Currently I have a Civic so I was hoping to stay with Honda but it seems like without any decent hybrid options, I might have to switch manufacturers.
    Anyway, Thank you!

  • @shigeoshirakura6448
    @shigeoshirakura6448 3 роки тому +1

    Try the new vezel

  • @TMoua79
    @TMoua79 2 роки тому +1

    Come on. Let’s be honest. The average Joe’s would buy this and use it on paved roads only. Off-road, you got better choice. Even my own two feet are better.

  • @azepeda93
    @azepeda93 5 років тому +2

    Where is the video of the RAV4 doing this hill?

    • @drivingsports
      @drivingsports  5 років тому +1

      Here: ua-cam.com/video/rWxzkY8_D3g/v-deo.html

    • @drivingsports
      @drivingsports  5 років тому

      We plan to try out the new RAV4 Hybrid on it as well.

  • @fransiskusunardi5519
    @fransiskusunardi5519 5 років тому

    I wish that AWD version are sold in Indonesia

    • @warlocknote
      @warlocknote 4 роки тому

      Hardly to happen. Most Indonesian customer especially people who live in Java much prefer a FWD car just for sake of the price.

  • @alvilla701
    @alvilla701 4 роки тому

    I'll be happy to buy it if it had the same power (or more) than the C-RV, not a problem if I need to pay little more

  • @bens9468
    @bens9468 5 років тому +3

    Why not buy a camry. All this extra money and a camry will do just as much