2019 Honda CR-V (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

2019 Honda CR-V is powered by a 1.5 VTEC turbo engine producing 173 hp when paired with a manual transmission, or 193 with CVT. Honda's SUV is available with FWD or AWD. Depending on the version it has around 20 cm ground clearance. The fifth generation Honda CR-V gets generous equipment, but configuration within a trim level is limited.
Starting price: 28 490 euro
As tested: 36 000 euro
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[@roineandersson3984]

I used to own a cr v 2016 and i loved that car, now i have the 2019 model and i love it even more. Honda rules

[@rosesrforever6198]

In my opinion the Honda CRV is beautiful inside and out, I can't wait to get one!!

[@ILIJA26101993]

Looks better than the newest rav 4 in my opinion. The benchmark for ugly is nissan juke.

[@tazwarhossain5283]

The juke doesn't even compete in this class, it competes with Chr, hrv or cx3

[@swanblake]

I'd say the Honda Civic Type R is the ugliest vehicle currently made. Even worse than the Juke but I hear you.

[@TangoR34]

I think you meant the Qashqai. Juke is a different category.

[@ILIJA26101993]

@@TangoR34 No, I refered to design, not to the same size.

[@whiteclarence6958]

YEA, THAT CAR WAS UGLY. One thing i agree with him on is the side of the console, it is hard. My knee bangs up against it.

[@nevada900]

For me it is the best looking car ♥️

[@gagailos]

One of the most beautiful SUV's.

[@whiteclarence6958]

Yes it is..THIS GUY SUFFERS FROM JET LAG OR SOMETHING.

[@BryantBaudelaire]

I own a 2017 Nissan Rouge and I’m adding the 2018 Honda CR-V to my collection next September. I love these SUVs

[@JohnyMcNeal]

Dont have much experience with japanese suvs but I like the fact tat honda and toyota re keeping normal tyres for their top trims. Most of other manufacturers go overboard with rim size and lower profiles of tyres.

[@GeorgeMariusCracu]

I really don't think that this car is ugly! I like it!

[@roberta.lofgrenjr.9182]

The CRV is by no means ugly inside or out. The best looking SUV in it's class. Friggin guy does not know what he is talking about.

[@whiteclarence6958]

I think HIS NOSE IS, IT LOOKS STUFFY.

[@petersente83]

I stopped watching after I heard the word monstrosity. I understand that total objectivity is impossible, but this is just setting the bar too low.

[@MLife1972]

This car should be living in a cave or under a bridge. It's truly revolting and Marek was right to call it out.

[@lolalopez7657]

I agree. Most of us are looking at the reciews either because we have one or are interested in one. We dont need to know what he thinks about the car's appearance..I'm with you

[@kurapikanostrad4592]

What do you mean?

[@frjazz7677]

lol i stoped at 0:01 after I heard 'the ugliest suv'

[@fernandovalenzuela2198]

I agree

[@colleenlewis3320]

i have a honda crv 2017. and i love it

[@AnaGonzalez-xj6pm]

Thank you for this very honest review, I'm thinking about getting this vehicle

[@victormeister1869]

I like the design of this car very much indeed

[@richardkovacs9662]

Monstrous can say about BMW X5 that looks like 15 years ago and is way too expensive for what it realy is. This Hona realy looks awesome outside and inside

[@MarekDrives]

In response to numerous questions regarding the oil/fuel mixing situation, I asked Honda for a comment. Polish Honda branch replied there is a recall on the US market to fix the issue. Apparently it concerns only US cars, and situations in which cars are driven on short distances in very cold weather (like -20 degrees C). Filmed with Panasonic Lumix GH4: amzn.to/2CEhUDw and DJI Phantom4: amzn.to/2CDPidz Edited on MacBook Pro: amzn.to/2EMKa9E And my sunglasses, because some of you are asking Ray-Ban Justin: amzn.to/2CG49nI (The above are affliliate links. If you buy products through them I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks!)

[@victorradu9645]

First they did the recall in China and only after a lot of owner online complaints they followed up in US

[@DeusExAstra]

I think it looks just fine, certainly no worse than most other SUVs.

[@portiaacheampomah1985]

talk about looks, this is the best CR-V ever made and its one of the best looking SUV's.

[@MrNathan791]

I just purchased a 2016 crv ex L. I like it; it handles good and it’s good on gravel roads. And I don’t know about your statement when you said “it has a look that only a mother could love “. Well I think the Honda CRV is a great looking vehicle. I like your in-depth review; thanks. Some day maybe I’ll upgrade to the 2019 model.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Give the new hybrid a test drive. It's a mixed bag :/

[@jdguzman881]

the most beautiful compact suv the honda crv

[@jaymeal123]

In America this style is selling like crazy!! Come to the states and get hip with the future! But everyone is entitled to there own opinion.

[@FTTravelstyle]

Looks great.

[@RatimirRS]

Your opinion on its looks is spot on!

[@BillyNoMates1974]

good review. a friend had a previous model (1.6l diesel) and really liked it, but when it come time to end his pcp deal, Honda wouldnt do a deal. he ended up getting a Toyota CH-R 1.2l CVT. no where near as good but looks nice. he says the 1.2l CVt chews through fuel like a V8 engine (no turbo)

[@arthurkarlsson5585]

Have had two CR-V's over the last 10 years and will buy the new hybrid one. If you have a family of 5 and a dog it is great. Spacious, great to live with , great to travel in and above all really really reliable. Over these 10 years only needed to change oil, filters and break pads.

[@rogerpease8010]

I have a question for you i am 6' 4" tall and was wondering if i could fit in it.

[@arthurkarlsson5585]

@@rogerpease8010 I'm 6'3" and I have plenty of space..So I would say yes.

[@niemanickurwa]

Did you get the Hybrid in the end Arthur? How is it? I'm very curious.

[@arthurkarlsson5585]

@@niemanickurwa I absolutely did. It is fantastic nothing short of brilliant. The cabin is much more refined, less road noise and the performance is night and day, great pickup and much more responsive. The economy is really really good also, down 5-6 liters every 100km from my older CR-V. Again I have had no issues with the 3 CR-V's I have had. It's a really really good car.

[@cohall46]

Very enjoyable - now I need to look for an SUV that you really like.

[@nishalyaguruge5566]

Bro who doesn’t like to drive a Honda crv Iam definitely going to get one respect all vehicles even if they are not beautiful

[@OstRundfunk]

The vehicle looks OK, unlike reviewer😊✌️

[@fallguy4209]

Y Aleksei yeah the reviewer is a lard ass and unattractive

[@scottblanche6657]

Yes,beauty is in the eye of the beholder.It looks as good as it's competitors.His first sentence told me he's dumb.

[@fallguy4209]

I think it looks nice

[@Bogdo1987]

Beautiful suv!!

[@anthonycbrown1952]

Very accurate review. Honda has become very stubborn as a company and does not sweat the details as in the past from a design/functionality standpoint. Hyundai and Kia are constantly improving and are better at getting the basics right. They are doing very well in Europe, skewing to the younger consumer, and will do well. Honda? They seem more of a hit / miss type of company these days and resting on their laurels. Thank you for @9:30-10:30. Well said and very entertaining. Good weekend Marek

[@hedydd2]

Which age group is the current Civic aimed at? I doubt whether it is at the older generation. The CR-V? Maybe nobody? Not with only petrol engines, a CVT and hideous brown wood in the cabin. The lovely layered instruments on the Mk4 has been replaced with toy town instruments in a cabin otherwise attractive to mainly eighty year old people. Big disappointment. The long established salesman at my Honda dealer has left the job because most of his sales were of diesel CR-V's and he knows that in this rural country area he could only retain a small fraction of his customers with the Mk5 petrol-only model with CVT transmission option. Land Rover offer six different engines for the new Evoque and not many less for the Discovery Sport, so Honda CR-V Mk5 is probably destined to be a very rare sight on UK roads, unlike its predecessors.

[@anthonycbrown1952]

@@hedydd2 The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe competes with the CRV and this redesign is being well received. Hyundai / Kia hired head designers who worked for Audi and BMW. They have introduced German styling language into their products while still remaining different. Honda / Acura is very stubborn and relies on design team that is letting the brand down. Toyota has some of the same design challenges. They say culture influences the design but some of the design trends coming out of Japan are very 'unique'.

[@hedydd2]

Anthony C Brown Yes, I agree that Toyota has also lost its way with both design and engineering. Most rivals do these better and have caught up and in some cases overtaken them in quality of product and value. Honda used to be famous for innovative engineering and exceptional engines. What’s happened to them these last 20 years to become just another builder of vehicles that are unexceptional in every way?

[@nsebast]

I like it better than the old one.

[@DiwaGalvez]

Wow, only the 1.5 turbo-petrol? The 1.6 turbodiesel is pretty powerful and torquey for a small engine. It's also coupled up with a 9-speed transmission here in the Philippines

[@LehoKraav]

"already prepared", or "already hot" might be improved options :)

[@cecilhenry9908]

I find it rather attractive actually!!!

[@MoNoK15]

How much did you get paid to throw shade that’s being shaded 🤣 Honda RULES 💯

[@mirage-iq5sy]

Did you actually watch the video? LOL

[@MoNoK15]

mirage5000 - Did you? No really 😂

[@alanh8101]

Have you done review on new RAV4 and what’s you opinion from previous Model??

[@MarekDrives]

I love the Tacoma inspired styling for the US version. We're yet to see the new RAV4 in European showrooms. Euro-spec RAV4 will have a slightly different fascia, not as cool looking as the US model. As far as the 4th gen RAV4 is concerned it's adequate, but if I were to choose 4 gen RAV4 or 5 gen CR-V, I'd go with the latter.

[@garyli2452]

Has Honda fixed the engine dilution problem for 2019 model?

[@whiteclarence6958]

YES. They had to, TOYOTA IS A DIRECT COMPETITOR. Honda and Toyota is like Ford and Chevy HEAD TO HEAD.

[@L3SAN360TUTORIALS]

i stopped watching because you got so in detailed with the exterior that i was like what? I actually like it.

[@1TexasKid]

I have a 2019 CR-V Touring (🇺🇸). It’s got some good points to it. It’s not an off road vehicle. I don’t like the Hancock Tires with a winter rating. I wish the CR-V had a bit more road clearance. The AWD system works very well. It has plenty of space.

[@smajl2]

Looking forward for hybrid version. Any idea when it will be available? Hopefully there will be another review...

[@MarekDrives]

I wish I knew. It took ages for this to arrive in Europe.

[@SteveLBMK]

@@MarekDrives The hybrid reviews that I have seen have been very positive...

[@robertvillaneda3828]

I have a 16 model and it’s been really good and reliable, However I’m going to trade it in for a new one

[@ferroduscompany6925]

I am interested if new model have safty belt problem which HONDA drag from 1st model, I have drived all first tree modlls of honda crv and car have continous problem with safty belts, springs on belst loosen after few months of usage so on little old car You alsways need to manually help saty bellt to be pulled in mechanisam when leave carm or belt become slamed by door. I am suprised that Honda engenners are uncapable to solve this thrue all modells of CRV.

[@jonathanmellish4439]

I disagree about the car being ugly. Sure it’s not pretty but the rav4 is arguably worse. Personally I like a key ignition.

[@almacobbs4523]

I don’t know what color this CRV, however I really loved the leather interior very sleek inside

[@papavictorromeo5079]

The Honda infotainment system actually runs on Android with a Honda skin on it. When you dig deep in the system settings you end up in the Android settings.

[@EATSLEEPJD]

Does the new one come with Oil Dilution like the 2017 and 2018? 😂

[@tylergarcia9983]

Definitely NOT ugly. And this guy must not be a Honda fan because he was more negative about a car that has been a top seller since day 1. Sooooo...🤔

[@MarekDrives]

It's a great car. Just fugly.

[@hedydd2]

UK model is made in Japan. The same model is made in Canada, from where we in the UK initially expected ‘our’ model to be built. Where are European mainland left hand drive models made? Must mention that my Honda dealer’s excellent salesman saw the model mix available with this model and decided that since 80% of his sales were diesel CR-V with only 5% petrol and the remainder being mainly Civics, that his sales and therefore his income would take a serious dive in the coming year or two, so he put his notice in and moved on. His last day was the day before the dealer launch on the Mk5

[@vlag3]

Have they fixed the oil with gasoline dilution problem?

[@MarekDrives]

AFAIK this is a problem on US and Chinese market. I haven't heard any reports from Europe.

[@ILIJA26101993]

Seams like a great car. I don't mind strange equipment levels and options. I just have one big problem with it - no diesel engines! 2.0 diesel in this car would be amazing.

[@mybeeb1]

There is 1.6 turbo diesel available with 9 speed automatic.

[@hedydd2]

@@mybeeb1 In India, yes. Europe no. The twin turbo 1.6 diesel model was the best seller by far in the UK in the Mk4. It will be very much missed, especially by Honda dealers who will fail to convince many existing users to change for the petrol new model.

[@howardpower]

Oil dilution issue?

[@alliejr]

Marek, I love your videos and your take on this (and most other) car(s). Wow, the Honda premium in Poland is huge! It looks like you tested an LX or maybe EX (no leather) model (which is why the screen bezel is so large- higher trim model has larger screen to fill the space) which you can find at well under USD$30,000 here in the states. At 36,000 euro as-tested, you're paying USD$5,000 to $10,000 more than in the states. Ouch! Here they are manufactured domestically in Ohio. I wonder where yours is built? I disagree with you regarding styling. All Japanese designs have overly busy front and rear ends; that's just their design ethos and has been forever so I just sort of embrace it. I find the overall lines, shapes and proportions of this model to be quite handsome and certainly far superior to the Toyota RAV4. I'm just under 190cm tall and seating is very comfortable once you accept the high seating position instead of demanding a lower, sportscar-like, slammed on the floor with legs-out position; I like to sit in a chair, unless I'm driving the Porsche. I prefer the "trim package" business model over the "pick any individual options you want" because I believe it keeps quality up and prices down because manufacturing is simplified. Keep up the excellent, excellent reviews and thanks.

[@MarekDrives]

Thanks!These are German prices. In Poland without VAT and excise duty base model would cost slightly less than bottom 24350 USD CR-V. This car has second lowest out of four trims available. European CR-Vs are made in Swindon, UK.

[@hedydd2]

@@MarekDrives Sorry Marek, not the Mk5. For some reason European ones are now imported from either Canada or Thailand. I asked and was told Japan, but I'm not sure the CR-V is actually built in Japan. The British factory is now almost exclusively building Civic hatchbacks. So a high-cost country is not building the premium CR-V any longer but builds the fleet discounted low margin medium hatchback instead. Swindon UK also make the twin turbo 1.6 Diesel engine, which is no longer available in the CRV and which is becoming less popular in the Civic, which is acceptably economical with a petrol engine anyhow. So that signals the end of Diesel engine production at Swindon and in my personal opinion, the end of Honda's manufacturing anything at Swindon, UK, quite soon. The Civic never kept them particularly busy and I doubt very much that the current Civic will sell much better, even though the number of countries they export to has increased greatly. All versions of Civic other than the hatchback are manufactured outside the UK.

[@ojiefaye]

Have you heard about the oil dilution problems with the 1.5 turbo petrol engine?

[@tazwarhossain5283]

The 1.5 litre engine is a absolute garbage, my sister bought it one year ago just sits there and costs her money, Honda couldn't even find a way to fix this gasoline and oils mixing up

[@MarekDrives]

+ojiefaye Yes, apparently the problem was encountered only in the US and China. I'm not sure where engines for these cars were made, and whether Euro-spec cars have engines made elsewhere.

[@tazwarhossain5283]

@@MarekDrives the units that we get in Bangladesh is completely Thailand build from the ground up

[@chinglong143]

Marek, super review. Very helpful. Indeed not the prettiest design.

[@judgedredd3686]

Drive aids is a fancy name for more stuff so more money or stuff that does not work when you need it to

[@4Ranchise]

I just purchased a brand new 6 miles 2018 ex crv awd for way less and have all features but the hands free tailgate and navigation but android auto puts a mirror image of my phone on the display so I use Google maps. Get the 18 in my opinion the chrome lining on the bottom side only comes in the touring edition, looks way better without it. No difference in engine or power on the ex and above

[@Peppermint1]

I fully understand it takes a moment to get used with this new styling trend from Honda. But on the other side, being a car reviewer, personal tastes should take less place in the videos. I don't find this car ugly, and same for the Civic sedan, . Its just a matter of giving up the 'standard' tastes and evolve. On the other side, the Civic coupé is indeed a bit too much, while the new Type R is indeed way too much (especially the rear spoiler). Speaking of looks, I'm having a hard time with the new Maxima (looks good in pictures but in real life its different) and the rear of the Toyota Prime makes me angry for some reason.

[@armorFTW]

CRV means worm in serbian, quite an appropriate name for this vehicle xd

[@MarekDrives]

LOL

[@karl-heinzbickelhaupt3669]

And Serbia's contribution to the automobile industry? Oh yes, the Yugo. They were dropping to bits in the showrooms. Do I need to say more? In September 1985, my neighbour bought a Yugo GVX. By January 1989, it was literally on the scrap heap.

[@alanh8101]

Very true Marek here in Canada oh my god Obsession for CR-V especially French they love it lol “Honda” Right 😂 Not a big fan Honda is gone completely opposite 1.5 Turbo engine naaahh Styling not very well designed not sure what they are thinking? I’ll stick to my Toyota RAV4 😃same 2.5 engine they juts improved it more and new transition 8 spd..from Lexus For me and my Polish friends we Drive RAV4 smarter buy and longevity Nice review tho Marek what drone your using for overview I have MavicPro

[@MarekDrives]

Ph4. I'm thinking about switching to Mavic 2 Zoom.

[@alanh8101]

Marek Drives yes it’s very nice Marek Mavic 2 👍🏼 will do the Job I love it!! Worth money that’s for sure...

[@tazwarhossain5283]

New Rav4 2.5 motor is paired with a cvt which is also a hybrid ( their more faster offering), while they also have a 2 litre engine with 8 speed auto which is slower than the crv !!

[@damonreynolds6775]

*Oil dilution* 😲 needs fixing asap. After that the pointlessly overstyled rear LED lights are a blinding visual hazard on a dark road. Beyond that I like it better than the last gen.

[@RaciocinioPlease]

I do like your reviews and I do agree the car is ODD like fuck....I could not believe the design, I asked myself ...WTF were they thinking...anyway...it has its positive as you mentioned....I wonder if the engine does fit indeed and if the consumption is long-term like that

[@MarekDrives]

I think I drove this one for like 2000 km, so whatever fuel figure I give in this review it is as reliable, as it gets.

[@RichardJoashTan]

It is the most beautiful car that can do everything I want only EVERYONE and a mother WILL love.

[@EATSLEEPJD]

Richard Joash Tan Mothers won’t like the problem they have going on. Look up oil dilution

[@toddschultzandkaysar3530]

I don't like Honda but I like the looks

[@hedydd2]

I have had a manual transmission EX [top of the UK range] 2.2 diesel 4th generation. I continue to own a facelifted 1.6 twin-turbo 9 speed automatic diesel. They are great and the performance and economy plus reliability makes a very acceptable package. However, the fifth generation is available as a petrol only with a nasty CVT automatic. Forget it! Even before you consider the nasty digital dash and the fake wood trim, the drivetrain rules it out completely for me. As a family we are already considering what will replace it. It certainly will not be a Honda, so maybe Hyundai, Toyota's imminent new RAV-4 or the Land Rover Discovery Sport. If and when LR sort out the Ingenium diesel issues in the Disco Sport, that might be the one.

[@MarekDrives]

Take it for a test drive. It's no slouch.

[@hedydd2]

@@MarekDrives I do not want a petrol car. Forget it! I have my fuel bunkered at home, conveniently in my yard, and am accustomed to 550 to 600 miles [900 to 1000kms] between the need to refill the car. I like 45 to 50 mpg [imperial] and my next car will be diesel, diesel hybrid, or fully electric. Last petrol engine car I had was a Jaguar XK8 and have no intension of regressing in the future. Honda's loss, because I have very little to zero brand loyalty. If Honda cannot supply what I want, others will.

[@BlueVaraMike]

One of the ugliest? C’mon man ... Ordered the Hybrid Executive in white. A beautiful car! You were paid by the German car manufacturer? 😜 Greetings from Austria! 😊

[@defoek]

GREAT CAR! This guy doesn't like Honda i think..

[@Raven77844]

Why dont you keep your comment's regarding the looks to yourself (since its so subjective) and concentrate on providing your viewers stats and driving dynamics on the CRV

[@RAVI171175]

Man! It's not hideous! You don't have any taste at all! The most hideous crossover that I've seen is the Nissan Juke. It's good looking compared to the outgoing models.

[@cuteburb7053]

Looks better than you

[@miachichi]

...says the round squatty guy!!!

[@princegorman2979]

Everyone is saying that the touring model is the best

[@philu2949]

Question is why anybody in Europe would buy this atrocious thing when there are plenty of decent looking alternatives.? I could live with the outside appearance, but when you switched to the inside I knew this would be a dealbreaker for me. Good review, by the way.

[@brianrocks7277]

Nonsense! In 10 years time when your German cars have lost their lustre, this Honda will still be going strong! Never seen a German car win a reliability survey yet! This idiot is reading from Clarkson hymn sheet. Awful!

[@philu2949]

@@brianrocks7277 Neither am I German, nor have I ever possessed a German car...

[@lolalopez7657]

@@brianrocks7277 im with you. European cars arent known for reliability or the things we in the US look for

[@lolalopez7657]

@@philu2949 so what european do you own that knocks honda's out of the water....

[@philu2949]

@@lolalopez7657 alright - maybe I sorta expressed it wrongly - I should have said : why would anybody buy this thing (not only in Europe). As for my taste I'd prefer a Mazda CX5, for example...

[@victorradu9645]

CR-V has some strange design features but over time I seem to get used with the way they look ( gen 3, 4, 5). One ugly car I cannot get used to is Toyota Rav4, both current generation and the next one

[@alexmcintyre6353]

Only mother could love you pal !

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Your mother does, mate!

[@alexmcintyre6353]

@@MarekDrivesENG don’t think so mate.

[@grandpa5508]

This is the most honest intro to this car. IT IS UGLY! The gear shift like a minivan..

[@alanh8101]

And well said marek Hyundai and Kia do it better they listen people and fix problem at the plants and redesign.. That’s why I always stick to my Toyota RAV4 they don’t cut ends like Honda do!!

[@ES-pr8bt]

If it has a 1.5 litre turbo run like hell. Any other motor in a Honda and you have a winner.everything else he was complaining about was opinion and nitpicking. If he was a real auto journalist he would have mentioned the ongoing oil dilution problems with the 1.5 litre turbo.

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Honda makes great cars just not for Europe, great video!

[@gavin6385]

Bob Flavin well said bob. Up the Sunday service!!! This guy is very hard to please 😂😂

[@lolalopez7657]

Video and review stinks....

[@MSE9107]

I thought it was ugly at first but then it grew on me

[@eaglemihnea]

I really appreciate all the work you're putting into all your reviews marek, nobody takes things as seriously. Also, I am not a woman. No women here... ever

[@MrNordlandfahrer]

average car which is a bit too expensive. Somewhere I read that there is also a hybrid version?

[@MarekDrives]

Apparently there is, but Honda is not eager to launch it in Europe.

[@MarekDrives]

Good lord, a unicorn! :-)

[@durio8885]

Honda could have gone the French way .......for Renault reliability? 😂

[@whiteclarence6958]

the french tried to make a go of it years ago. I remember the RENAULT ALLIANCE-RELIABILITY...NOT TOO GOOD.

[@IvanGolo]

Honda designers, and Japanese designers for that matter, smoke too much of something, their quirky designs were fine right up to the previous Civic, since then they took a turn from "modern, different and future-looking" to something weird and ugly. Right now for me the only acceptable offer coming from Asia is Mazda, but their infotainment system for me is a deal-breaker. If Mazda would catch up on that department they could compete in much better conditions against the Germans, at least they'd earn a client in me. But Honda or Toyota they'd have to make a 180º turn to win me.

[@herroyalsquirrelness8167]

The reach and everything else is just as much of a pain for us women, even with our extra.. shape. I still wish more vehicles continued on with the adjustable pedals. I don't know if it has become more standard, so it isn't listed, or if they just don't care what a great convenience that is.

[@MarekDrives]

I've seen moving pedals mainly on some big American cars. I haven't seen it on smaller vehicles.

[@amcpacer2909]

i think this guy is blind i think it looks nice

[@lolalopez7657]

What is so ugly about a CRV? My mom just got one and I think its awesome. This guy and his opinions is way off. You are suppose to opine mainly on the driving, technology and the inside cabin NOT on what you think is a "monstrosity." Ive moved on at about 3 minutes

[@MarekDrives]

Awesome as a family SUV doesn't mean it can't be butt-ugly. Watch the rest, because besides hideous looks I actually like it.

[@alexeifomenko1569]

I am not a Honda fanboy at all, I never even owned a Honda. I am just on the market for an SUV vehicle and am looking for an unbiased, comprehensive review, doesn't matter positive or negative. This is complete and utter rubbish, do not waste your time on that. A quasi quirky comment regarding a 560 litre trunk space being too small....WTF!

[@MarekDrives]

I said: "The boot has 561 litres capacity in 5-seater version, and 472 for 7-seater. In the 5-seater you can drop the floor, but there’s a ledge at the end, so this isn’t ideal. When I packed a couple of suitcases and bags, it looked like one more passenger would force me to use a roof box." 11:33 - tell me it doesn't look 3/4 full.

[@alexeifomenko1569]

@@MarekDrives Dear Marek, you have 2 full size suitcases, 2 carry on bags, a pack of water and - as far as I can remember - some other stuff. If it's 3/4 full after that, in my humble opinion, it is a good thing. You are a smart bloke, I am sure you must realize that THIS particular review you have done is not very good (you see yourself the calamity the design assessment has caused).

[@MarekDrives]

@@alexeifomenko1569 2 carry-ons, 2 duffel bags, one drone (half carry-on size), a 12-pack of 0.5L bottles. This is literally my mother in law's 2-weeks of clothes, and out weekend break stuff. I think I've done a very good job with this review, because it engages. The only "controversial" thing I said is about the looks of this car. It's butt ugly, and I don't care, as long as I'm inside, and I don't have to look at it. It's a good car, but even good cars have weak points.

[@noohall9213]

Sorry “ if we do ugly competition, And the winners are, Citroen d thingy, dung Beatle Nissan Juke........ reserve winner, Skoda yeti thingy.

[@whilebeingjezebel]

I love the intelligence and delivery of your reviews, and while I'm impressed by first-growth forests and not fast cars, I guess, at some point, i'll need to buy a newer carbon-belching machine if only to reduce my contribution to climate change, so I watch your work with enthusiasm. "As a woman", it occurs to me that you might solve this vehicle's steering wheel comfort issue by adjusting the backrest of the seat? The torque talk was insightful but I'm afraid that tweak still does not convince me to give up the total control of a manual drive.

[@MarekDrives]

There's only so much I can adjust the backrest, but yes, that has occurred to me as well. Thanks.

[@alanh8101]

jezebel _ that’s why we polish choose Toyota RAV4 if you got money Lexus only certain models

[@TheStevieb143]

Seem like the reviewer has issues

[@tomapopescu2425]

Honda neglects the european market in my opinion. For some many years the 'japaneze alternative' comes from coreea.

[@Gunzberg]

True, try getting the superbly reviewed Accord (in USA) in Europe. No chance.

[@xeniosaias]

Well said mate

[@kmazurekclj]

40 grand .. 3 grand of what??dollard or ruboles

[@beyondcleon]

you kinda look a lot like the car

[@lpete531]

You can adjust the seat to your liking, I disagree with your review, very negative for a top seller crossover in it's class!

[@MegaGecas]

Regarding seating position - no, this car is not designed with women in mind. They (pretty ones, with long legs and botox lips) won't reach steering wheel anyway. It's designed with orangoutangs in mind.

[@vvp1002]

lol

[@brianrocks7277]

Are grumpy old man car reviews still a thing these days? Obviously in Poland they are. Awful review!

[@hedydd2]

'Honest' is what I'd call it.

[@ast5515]

This car is simply disappointing. I found 2 big issues, one of which is a deal breaker. 1. The armrest doesn't extend far enough forward. And i have the same problem with the driving position that you have. 2. The armrest is just bad. Now you might think this is the same as number one. But no. It's flimsy. It moves side to side, up and down and makes creaking noises while doing so. Simply placing your arm on it makes a noise. Unacceptable at any price point, absolute joke at this price point. And you would put your arm on it because it's a freakin' armrest. And it's not just one of them. I test drove one and it had this, so I went to the showroom where they had 3 of them next to each other all in different trims. ALL of them have this. Deal breaker. So that's a no go. Waiting for the new Rav 4 and hoping it won't suck.

[@MarekDrives]

Which spec are you talking about? US, EU...?

[@ast5515]

@@MarekDrives EU spec.

[@MarekDrives]

I didn't notice any suspicious noises in "mine".

[@ast5515]

@@MarekDrives It happens when you pull the armrest forward and put some weight on it. The weight of my elbow when sitting normally was enough to make a noise.

[@frankieunderwood4336]

Yes we know you hate this car.

[@xeniosaias]

Too expensive for what it offers!

[@RichardJoashTan]

But so is your old car.

[@greenleaph5145]

UGLY??!!!??!! WTF!! Bro you should look at my beat up Toyota Corolla 2001 and you'll think otherwise!!

[@MarekDrives]

We have to make a distinction between ugly and bland :)

[@rolandrhoward9361]

This guy needs to look at himself, to differentiate short from long, also to see what a true monstrosity looks like.