2019 Honda HR-V - Practicality Stays Fresh

[@qpidrc9454]

I just bought one of these to use as a daily driver and I must say that I’m impressed with all the amenities they include with it. I have the EX model. I must say that it does feel underpowered when it comes to highway performance, but it does well at city driving. I average a total of 31MPG combined.

[@BobBurghart]

Typo on the engine displacement at 2:20 - should be 1.8L instead of 1.4L. Sad to see the MT go, I have a 2012 Fit Sport MT and would have considered a 2019 HRV MT as its replacement. The facelift looks good. I'd be fine with a CVT if it didn't try to imitate stepped gear shifts.

[@GIGABACHI]

+1 on fake shift points. Just give me the 100% utility of a CVT.

[@apache-yaquibrown4060]

Never thought I would see a typo, he is so detailed oriented. Otherwise a fantastic review.

[@FlameHazeist]

@@GIGABACHI Let's be real. No one likes the sound of a constantly redlining engine. At low RPMs it actually holds it, so you have 100% efficiency at normal usage, and at performance usage there are 7 simulated gears, so you have around 93% efficiency but without a constantly annoying sound plus the engine will last longer.

[@GIGABACHI]

@@FlameHazeist I don't know what CVT equipped cars you have been riding but they don't work at redline as you mentioned unless you want them to, that is.🙄

[@FlameHazeist]

@@GIGABACHI The 2016 HRV doesn't have fake shift points therefore when you WOT it you get an annoying constant redline. 2017 and later models have fake shift points which are much less annoying to listen to at full throttle. At low throttle for every year, there aren't any simulated shift points AFAIK. My mom's 2019 HRV holds a constant rpm at low throttle.

[@Jaymac720]

I wish Honda would have a 2.0L turbo available in the touring trim. I know it’s a small car but small cars are fun to throw around when they have power

[@LukeO-1234]

They really need to throw the 2.0 naturally aspirated engine from the base Civic on the base model and the 1.5t on higher trims.

[@tousshong9438]

Totally agree. I currently own a 2016 Hr-V and it dose okay around city driving and highway cursing but it really dose needs more ponies. The CR-V has the 2.4L and it get similar MPG.

[@j.r.arnolli7494]

In 2019Europe Will get the HR-V Sport with1.5T 🤓

[@mahmoody8913]

Honda Build&Price site says for 2019 it's gonna be 1.8L, not 1.4

[@normt5463]

Sergey Ttax has 1.4t and when ecu tuned for $300 is close to 200 horsepower and torque.

[@DigitalYojimbo]

@@normt5463 is the ecu tune warranty approved ?

[@ryanlittleton5615]

@@DigitalYojimbo It's not.

[@arevee9429]

Thank you for showing the cargo area with the seats down! I had the 2015 Fit and it had huge cargo capacity for the size. The down side, and it was minor, was that the gas tank was under the front seats and kind of small. Also, the ride was quite crashy. But to me, it didn't seem at all under powered.

[@lorensims4846]

You didn't compare to the Subaru Crosstrek. These are the two I'm trying to decide between.

[@vermontjeff2535]

Loren Sims me too

[@billb7735]

i think the cvt was tweaked for 2019

[@dqin0218]

Quick note Alex, the suspension for the AWD models have moved from a torsion beam rear axle to a solid DeDion axle, which may affect handling in that you no longer have the "semi-independent" flex between the axles of the two rear wheels. Also the engine is 1.8L not 1.4L.

[@ryanlittleton5615]

Honestly even though I'm more of a Honda guy, the only car in this class I could justify buying is the Subaru Crosstrek. Maybe the new Hyundai Kona. It's not that the HR-V is a bad car per say, I personally just don't see the point in buying the HR-V. I'd rather buy a Honda Fit. But that's just my personal opinion.

[@stevenoiwa3534]

1. What is different between Urban SUV and HR-V? 2. What is different between hybrid and just gas Engine 3. Cross over gives best gas mileage. 4. Which car have most and beast safety. 5. I could wait for 2020. What you will do.

[@markthomas4483]

Alex, I don't know why you don't consider the Subaru Crosstrek in this "segment". It *IS* a direct competitor. Both my daughters cross-shopped the HR-V and the Crosstrek. (Both chose the Crosstrek).

[@afourn44]

Mark Thomas he almost always forgets about the crosstrek. It’s the best selling model in its segment!

[@markthomas4483]

Evidently it's the only vehicle in its segment! So of course :)

[@tousshong9438]

Crosstrek won't last as long and resale value is not as good. They still got the head gasket issue on them Subaru. LOL

[@markthomas4483]

@@tousshong9438 The head gasket issue was more than a decade ago. The new engines are completely different designs and don't exhibit this problem. I wish people would stop parroting this misinformation.

[@tousshong9438]

No, this issue still exist. Google it. Thanks

[@richelimpengju6176]

Why all auto company doesn’t include battery percentage indicator since that they can do so many things..battery is the most common problem for car owners

[@Blingchachink]

Shut up mister pengjut

[@TheMichaelRN]

lifted Fit.

[@ekuhlkamp]

I love the concept of this car and the interior space, but Honda's lack of effort (drivetrain, dated interior) makes it seem like it was designed by interns.

[@jfazzuoli3813]

I had to sell my HR-V due to the very strong toxic smell from the leather, plastics and adhesives. It just would not go away. Mexican build quality was also lacking. Granted, I had an early production model, it still was not up to Honda standards or at least what I experienced from the 15+ Hondas owned over a lifetime. Same can be said with the Mexican build Fits vs the Japanese Fits. I hope Honda has addressed quality at this factory since then. As a Honda enthusiast, it is a shame there may be first time Honda buyers out there who had a similar experiences and left the brand.

[@sammehta98]

GiovanniRomano so are American made ones

[@brandyag]

Love the sport! Can you add Honda Sensing on the Sport model?

[@jackablon7252]

The Seats got more padding for 2019, and more sound deadening to the cabin in 2019 too, your rating therefore, is inaccurate to keep the old scores!

[@tousshong9438]

I also heard that Honda tweet the engine so it is a bit more peppy as well.

[@future62]

I guess that Touring trim is the nail in the CDX' coffin for the American market.

[@RonnieGreher]

There seems to be a big push for active safety features, while some of the more passive, and relatively inexpensive ones, continue to be reserved for more premium vehicles and trims. LED/HID headlamps. LED DRL, turn signal, tail and brake lamps, and better visibility overall should be much more common than they’ve bern up to now. HRV, for example, can finally be had with LED headlamps and tail lamps, but the turn signals are still last century technology. Being able to see, and be seen, should be a requirement on all new vehicles. Putting aftermarket lighting solutions on today’s vehicles can be quite problematic. My 2015 Honda Fit is a great car, but still suffers from outdated lighting technology. Thanks for the review Alex. $28K for the top trim HRV is a bit much imo, but the CRV is simply too large for me. Looking forward to my next vehicle, which must include AWD and stellar lighting options. Of course my Fit is only 3 years and 20K miles old 😀

[@rylama]

so for the seat do we have to go to old version?

[@ojg2912]

V12 in the back plz

[@techpappee]

Im in the camp of not enough power. Yes, its fine for driving around town but as soon as you hit the highway or freeway youll wish you had something else. Something with more well more...lol. Floor it to pass or merg onto the interstate, all you get is A LOT of engine/CVT whine without much happening. I believe either the 2.0 or 1.5T would be a better match. Offer the 2.0 standard in base and sport then the 1.5T in EX EX-L and touring. They could even offer the 1.5T as an optional choice in sport as well. Regardless of what they do or dont, I know I wont buy one unless they improve the powertrain options. I test drove an 18, its just to slow IMO.

[@giutubospatubo1546]

It is 1.8, not 1.4. And they have also changed the electronics on the CVT, it is now more responsive. And your size chart is so wrong! It is not tiny at all!

[@tdmap2241]

No, I came here for the drive impressions of the face lift. Thou shall drive it, that’s an order!

[@normt5463]

TD Map No need to drive a face lifted car nor sit in it. Sane old bones that for 2018 cost $7,000 more than a Trax LS and $5,000 more than a Buick Encore.

[@augustrushdesigns3890]

I like the Rogue Sport interior and exterior design better. But it's clear that these are underpowered....

[@DigitalYojimbo]

Shoulda named it the fit xl.

[@tousshong9438]

Great review as always but it is still disappointing that Honda don't upgrade the Engine on the is HR-V. They should have at least throw in the 2.0L engine with 160HP from the current Civic on the Sport Model. The 1.5L would be better on the Touring Trim making it worth 28.5K. LOL

[@chimingyin9904]

the HRV should adopt 1.5 i-MMD system

[@normt5463]

Chiming Yin We have Chevy Ttax 1.4t here for $12,000 on autotrader. Just needs a $300 ecu tune and along with almost 60 cu ft of cargo with front passenger seat fold for one of the best in segment.

[@brendao649]

Best video I watched. Thank you

[@rmurugadossrmurugadoss5584]

When it's launched in India

[@canadabear72]

I do like that Touring trim! But my money would still be on the Kona. Way better drive and power.

[@b.f.378]

Front end looks nice but the rear still looks dated. All Honda did was make the pink parts of the 2018 tail lights, clear (kind of a lazy move) They coulda gave the tail lights a lil more style. That's just my opinion

[@godfatherNYC]

Nice little car, but man, they've gotta get the MPG up at least 6-7 better than what they're getting. Almost 10 seconds 0-60 and only 30 mph? Not great. And a little pricey, although you are getting Honda quality.

[@FlameHazeist]

You can't get a tall car and get a high MPG number at the same time. Tall cars are not aerodynamic. AWD also decreases MPG.

[@davidjym]

The center armrest storage is just a joke being so small. Honda cut costs by removing the power locking button for the passenger side. Shame Shame Shame. Overall interior material isn't as refined as some others.

[@The11devans]

A CVT.... with shift paddles?!?

[@golfbuddy1969]

The11devans it’s done all the time.

[@tdmap2241]

It got preset ratios

[@py1211]

I'm not buying that at all.

[@tousshong9438]

Yeah! Few month ago we were traveling through the rocky mountain we hit a snow storm so going down hill I used it as engine braking along with the brakes so it dose not slid using just the brakes alone. It works great during that situation. Lots of cars/trucks without 4x4 were stuck spinning their wheels and cannot got up the mountain or down. Our HR-V AWD dose great int deep and slick snows. LOL

[@matthewramsey5239]

How can I tell which HR-V I have??? There isn’t any lx or ex or sport written on it so which one do I have I love it but. Even the manual only says hr-v it’s maddening ….

[@v10moped]

the HR-V is the biggest and one of the most expensive of the sub compact SUVs. Might as well spend a little bit more and get the bigger CR-V, instead.

[@swanblake]

This segment is so bad with the exception of the Kona 1.6T option. Slow, poor braking, overpriced, poor interior, and CVT. Honda really mailed it in

[@rafaljankowski2807]

sadly honda must have warehouse full of their 1.8 engines and we are stuck with this castrated mule.Otherwise it is a great car.i would buy one today if it came with new 1.5 turbo from civic

[@BTC909]

28K and no 1.5T.

[@normt5463]

Ivan Vojt Trax 1.4t has a 3 out 5 in J.D. Power reliability where the Honda is 2 out of 5 as no one recieves a 1 out of 5. Add a $300 ecu tune and the Trax 1.5t LS for $12,000 runs rings around the HR-V.

[@BTC909]

My POS Dodge just died today. Craigslist here it comes! Over 5 years ago Honda leases were decent but now, forget it. I only drive about 5K a year. Lease it for 36 Months, sell it during month 35 to a dealer. Pocket the difference. Repeat. I'm watching the Trax, I really don't want a sedan again.

[@svshootingstar]

Still CVT? No thanks.

[@Ichibuns]

Its a CUV lol. For cars like this, they're absolutely fine. Nobody is going to a track in an HR-V

[@Affalterbach1967]

Save the manuals !

[@cosmicbluevox1001]

Honda was smart by adding the HRV to the lineup, it wasnt necessary, but 90% of HRV buyers traded their HRV in for a new CRV within 2 years. Way to kill two birds with two stones. HRV is a horrible car compared to the CRV, and its prices overlap with a CRV.

[@isbn1629]

I have a 2019 HRV and it is underpowered and it is unsafe driving it into a highway. Horns are blowing behind me, I am breathing fumes from passing cars, and there is a lot of cursing among my passengers. I do not recommend this car to new buyers.

[@good-tn9sr]

I have a 2017 and haven’t had this happen 😂. I drive 80

[@djclown7pb]

I would have gotten a manual if it came in awd...

[@Siggfuggggg2000]

Why tf does it have such little power

[@stevenjames1138]

If I can afford it, I'm buying this as my next vehicle! If I can't, then I might go for Ford EcoSport.

[@antoniogotsev8172]

как да сменим страничното огледало за задно виждане на honda - hr-v

[@tnc760]

iam waiting this hrv;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; r s malaunwala, himachal, INDIA

[@marc6652]

What a shame this old fashion dash board. Look at the Honda-E and see the difference. Honda Knows how to do. They have no excuse to sell a car with such a tacky dash board.

[@rusack7174]

What's in the Teenie - Weenie category? :)

[@scanrps]

Since everyone else mentioned the transposed engine size, I’ll save you the grief.😎

[@domjobs18]

First comment! 🤣 Love your videos!

[@tdmap2241]

Dominic Johnson You beat me to it, Damn

[@killacamfoo]

how much more ugly can you make a vehicle?

[@Gh0stInTheMachines81]

Have you seen the Juke? I think it was inspired by a frog.

[@quietguy1948]

Overpriced Junk.