2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review - Don't Buy Anything Else!

My thoughts on the 2021 Honda CRV Hybrid with the 2.0L inline 4, hybrid system and CVT!
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Cash 4 Cars
1:30 - Engine / Transmission / Hybrid System
3:53 - Interior
8:53 - Back Seat
10:21 - Trunk / Cargo Space
11:04 - Exterior
11:31 - Final Thoughts
15:15 - Outro

[@ShootingCars]

*CORRECTION* The Paddle shifters behind the wheel are NOT for shifting, but for regenerative braking. My mistake!

[@KenBrownJr73]

Glad you caught that. I was just about to leave a comment about it. It’s great for saving your brakes going down hill and charging the batteries at the same time. I like to use them to slow the vehicle when changing from higher to lower speed limit zone. I’ve had my 2021 hybrid crv two weeks and I’m loving it. One drawback. Manual says adding a trailer hitch voids warranty so I’ve got to find another way to transport my bike

[@jaytanawala9304]

Hey

[@jaytanawala9304]

I just buy honda cr v hybrid 2021 but I never get wireless charging on my car

[@Kendallian132]

I LOVE using the paddles for regenerative (I call it "dynamic") braking, especially when approaching a light or descending a hill. It reduces wear on the disc brakes and saves fuel as it charges the battery. If I had to suggest one thing for it, it would be to connect it to the brake light logic so that a vehicle following can see that you're slowing down, even if it's momentary. I bought my wife a 2020 CRV Hybrid Touring for her birthday last June and she loves it. The only deficiency I have found in its appointments is that the side mirrors do not automatically tilt downward when backing up on the curb side if you select one or the other with the slide switch, and that the vehicle could use both a little more stowage space in the cargo area as well as a 12V or even 110V convenience power supply in the cargo area as my Crosstour has (12V). The flat induction charger for smartphones in the center console below the shift buttons is ok, but in my opinion the space could have been better used for other things. Just my opinion though. The drive is exceedingly smooth and the pickup is very robust. Nice vehicle!

[@MannyBrum]

@@jaytanawala9304 I believe the wireless charging is only available on the touring trim.

[@afcgeo882]

Down below: LITERALLY NOT A CVT. Not a transmission at all, actually. Just dual direct drives. The noise the engine makes when you floor it has NOTHING to do with a transmission. It’s solely working to provide the electric motor power and RPMs. At highway speeds, only the 2.0 drives the wheels via a single gear. The electric engine disconnects. Would LOVE for you to do more research about the products you’re reviewing.

[@andydufresne3635]

agree. The engine is more of a gas generator for the battery/motors

[@norwinaangeles1712]

Great video and very informative. Thank you.

[@jaimehoff5805]

I have 4000 miles on a new 2021 CR-V EX Hybrid. LOVE IT! I'm an old schools Chevy guy, I was not thinking about pulling campers with this purchase. I was looking at toting a family of 3 with groceries, in a Minnesota winter, with AWD, modest amenities, and great fuel mileage. I accomplished all, at a good price. It's a great ride, plenty fast, quiet, comfortable. Handles decent for a Hybrid Compact SUV, but remember it's not an Accord. The safety and comfort creatures all make this a win-win.

[@mohammadaburummanRUMIN]

You tested Rav 4 Hybrid? I confused between both!

[@TS-es5xu]

How is the fuel economy?

[@dave11686]

Notification squad! Great video and Merry early Christmas

[@CytotoxicTrev]

I think the smoked tail lights look pretty cool on the black CR-V

[@fernandovargas7562]

Great SUV hybrid for whole US and Colombia.... cool video

[@richardpalmer8478]

I've driven the Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4 & Honda CRV. The CX-5 is definitely the sportiest. I found the RAV4 not as spacious (especially backrow seats) not as spacious as promoted but probably more 'off-roady' than the CRV. Settled on the CRV because in terms of driver/front row and general spaciousness, gas economy and every-day driving--it's the best. Maybe if I was still in my 20s I'd settle for the CX-5. I've noticed RAV4 buyers were motivated primarily by fear of expensive future car/engine repairs.

[@slothypunk]

what you mean gas economy is the best? RAV 4 got better economy, a bit less spacious but it built and look tougher than crv, and did I tell you better gas economy compare to crv? And hell yes, It is RAV 4 Toyota, they built hybrid for years for RAV 4 already so third party supplier should be able to work on rav 4 hybrid better than crv hybrid

[@freshencounter]

One of the best reviews I’ve experienced. Do you have one for the 2021 RAV4 Hybrid? Definitely want to hear your opinion is!

[@mjsmouse1967]

Thank you for the video I am in the market for an S UV right now and I'm tossing it up between the 2 leaning towards Toyota I thought Toyota had a little better warranty but according to your video there are the same.

[@colleensheehan1935]

you got me with the "sir...SIR CAN I BOTHER YOU FOR A SECOND" XD

[@richardflaherty2373]

Good informative video.

[@davidnhawaii475]

Good review. Looking to get one. Not the touring. To expensive in Hawaii

[@robs9182]

3:06 Hey, CR-V Hybrid does not have a CVT! All is done by the electric motor and the engine acts as an generator if needed. That's why it revs when you step on gas. The electric motor needs more power to accelerate the car. Only in certain conditions the transmission connects the engine directly to the drivetrain (high speed)... Do some research, man, as otherwise it's a nice video. 😉

[@tomvance2721]

Honda calls it E-CVT, but there is technically no real CVT/transmission. As already stated it only shifts to the ICE actually when driving over 42 to 45 MPH. Below that it is driven only with the electric motor. The ICE runs only to charge the batteries. So, there will be times when the engine rpm and speed of the car do not seem to match, since the electric motor will be pushing the car, and the ICE is only running to keep the batteries powered. Above 45 mph it is mostly the ICE, but under heavy acceleration it becomes a combination of ICE and electric motor.

[@afcgeo882]

@@tomvance2721 Actually, the Honda hybrid system is a series hybrid system, so it never uses the ICE and electric motors together to power the transaxle. It is designed to use one OR the other only. Toyota’s system is a parallel/series system that can use both.

[@expertu]

@@afcgeo882 the Toyota Synergy Drive system switches from series to parallel and back depending on driving conditions ... which all well engineered hybrids should do

[@arnoldkinsler6236]

Is there a spare tire and kit? What is the hybrid battery warranty, expected life and replacement cost?

[@narniebone1332]

Am in UK I have a 2021 CRV hybrid EX. The EX also has a heads up display hence no blank button as you control it from there also it does have a 12V outlet in the boot/trunk. You didn’t mention the Honda sense pack it’s rammed with safety features not sure if that model had it. Love your reviews

[@martinblevins9442]

There's a 12volt outlet in the back, it's on the left

[@kenkeller48]

How do you feel about the fact that the Crv hybrid doesn't have a spare tire? That is such a radical departure from every other car, that I was frankly surprised that you didn't even mention it. From my perspective, that's a deal breaker just as an EV car with low range is a deal breaker - both would engender driver anxiety for me.

[@XFS540]

Even the Canadian CR-V Touring, which has more upgraded features than the American version, has a dead switch button. What is the point in that case?

[@knowledgeapplied]

Nice gas engine you got there. Nice temperature gauge, that monitors the combustible gas engine, *if it were to ever overheat* ...oh, wait... hold on a second.... 3:27 Wish it had a temperature gauge. 3:53

[@toastopia1]

What frustrates me is that my 2012 insight gets 44 mpg average per tank, what's the average mpg per tank in this car?

[@lunde28]

What model year is it? Just wonder if it is 2021 since the infotainment look really old and the touch screen is small. I would expect the infotainment to be more like the Jazz/Fit infotainment so why isn't there any update on the CRV there?

[@LeviLeviLevi]

I know right? I have a 2017 Toyota Sienna and that infotainment looks like it’s from 2012.

[@bigtomb1027]

Does this crv still have issues with trunk latch opening when it's cold outside?

[@jeffreywong6842]

Ummm... the paddles are for controlling the regenerative braking.. not shifting gears.

[@lilbean4606]

Pardon the ignorance but what is that ?

[@arnoldkinsler6236]

Is the gas engine, turbo and direct injection?

[@johnreno8909]

why honda does not have a 360-view-cam???? come on honda

[@mustasheolll2020]

Except for a Peugeot 3008, but they don’t sell that here in North America :/

[@raminhen3600]

So if I don't make a mistake 2016 Crv a Bit Bigger than 2021 Crv Hybrid se . Also I like to pop in my CD 💿. Help please

[@rossm8398]

Major problem it has no spare tire. Always check tires and tire pressure before taking long road trips.Always Pack can tire air pressure sealant.

[@garynapoli3042]

The paddle shifters have nothing to do with gears or gear ratios it's called regenerative braking h Ur even giving it more or giving it less

[@CerbTheDog]

This feels like a very Doug demuro formatted video This is not intended as an insult

[@jafu8710]

No spare tire in the hybrid is a deal breaker for me.

[@AhKeelU]

it has a tire repair kit instead and something like 5 years\x miles roadside assistance. I get it not the same but at least I dont need to haul around a real jack and spare tire.

[@GregSierra]

How would this be a dealbreaker? Such a relatively small issue

[@rabfallon4507]

10:41 there's an inflator and tire repair kit under that stupid empty box that is unusable (the box that is) . I'm sure that's a 2020 CRV as the 2021 doesn't have Satnav. Android auto is so glitchy on that ancient screen, you'll have fun using Waze when it keeps crashing.

[@roscoward6653]

I don't think know much about the cr-v hybrid so I think you should check before you review

[@AdmiralCecil]

Honda is slow to adopt hybrid. Still waiting for the Pilot to get on board (while Highlander already have a hybrid model).

[@billwellford376]

Honda said it will stop selling gas-powered vehicles by 2040. The automaker expects 40 percent of its sales globally to be comprised of battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles by 2030, followed by 80 percent in 2035, and 100 percent of sales by 2040.

[@xXLegendXx70]

It does not sound like you know what the paddleshifters on the steering wheel is for? You don't really tell us what they are for. You know, they are actually for adjusting how aggressive the engine braking/charging is, when you let your foot off the gas pedal.

[@sbrave]

No more cloth seats?

[@raminhen3600]

Need a Help, I am in a market for a new 🚗, was thinking of crv se Honda Hybird 2021 ,or Toyota 2021 XLE. I live in California Long Beach CA. I drive 67 mile a day, 7 days A week llkk ? Need your help

[@ColonelRHS]

It DOES have a 12v outlet. Go back and ask someone to show it to you...hint...it's near those 'gear shifters' you identified.

[@Soumya041]

I started car shopping today and I did not buy anything else.

[@xXLegendXx70]

I have now seen 10+ reviews of this model, and no one ever talks about the sound system and speakers in this car. I can see if you pick the best equipped model you get premium sound system with 9 speakers. How does it sound? I would like to know.

[@adamp88]

I just bought a 2021 CR-V Hybrid Touring on Saturday. I consider myself a pretty discerning audio enthusiast - I prefer a pretty neutral sound - not boomy bass and not bloated. At first the speaker system was a little underwhelming. With all the tone controls set in the middle, it sounded pretty thin - lacking midrange and bass. After adjusting the EQ (Bass +3, Midrange +1, Treble 0, Subwoofer +2), it's actually pretty nice - good balance, nice detail and some surprisingly decent stereo imaging for a car system.

[@xXLegendXx70]

Awesome! That is great to hear. Thanks for your reply. And enjoy your amazing new CR-V. @@adamp88

[@Policesamuri77717]

I liked the video, I plan to one day own all battery powered or hybrid vehicles. However Cars contribute very little pollution to the environment. And Co2 is a good gas. Plants cannot survive without it. Co2 is way less than 1% of the atmosphere and at it’s peek it is only 400 parts per million.

[@1973sophia]

Agree. As I have a degree in Biology and minor in environmental science, I cringe at virtue-signaling about going all out hybrid or electric, not considering the source of lithium batteries and the eventual disposal of this. People should go back learning and committing to memory the Kreb's cycle. Apply that knowledge.

[@voltspc9394]

@@1973sophia tbh I didn’t get an EV for any of the environment bullshit, for the price they punch way above their weight class for performance and the fuel is dirt cheap, that’s what these companies should advertise, not “the environment”

[@rebeccalankford8573]

They should make them solar. Can you have a non cvt transmission?

[@rabfallon4507]

It doesn't have CVT. He got that wrong. You'll have to google it, as it's basically direct drive , no transmission. It will explain it better

[@TeslaRules1856]

@@rabfallon4507 Correct. Also, the Hybrid does not use the infamous 1.5T gas engine in the regular CR-V's. It uses the much more reliable and proven Honda 2.0L natural aspirated engine.

[@JagbirSingh-vb6de]

🙏

[@VivviStar02Playx]

Does it have oil dilution issue on hydrid?

[@asmhar]

No, the hybrid version doesn't have the turbo engine.

[@sethlekandy]

Highway milega- real time how is it?. Daily commute of 100 miles

[@narniebone1332]

Am getting 48 MPG in mine and I use sport mode

[@lilMcGuppy]

How much do batteries cost on those though?

[@narniebone1332]

They have warranty for the first 60,000 miles so would be replaced also after a lot of Google searches Honda say they should last 150000 miles so may not be an issue. Guess it depends how long you keep it.

[@mjtsao]

I brought a 2021 Honda CR-V hybrid. I only get 29 MPG. Why?

[@4-SeasonNature]

AWD?

[@mikebowden4244]

I bought the 2021 AWD Hybrid EXL, and have driven less than a 1000 miles so far and I am getting 39 mpg. Admittedly I am not a speed merchant, and have been driving without the A/C on for now, however I will be using the A/C as we warm up here in the south so may see a drop in mpg. . As a prior owner of a RAV 4, I looked at the new version, but was turned off by it's hard plastic interior fittings, the CR-V is all round better finished and comfortable. As a driver in my mid 70's comfort, spaciousness and ease of driving was important, along with all the safety features, lots of legroom and cargo space it was the perfect fit for my wife and I.

[@Rustyshakelford1]

I’m averaging 42 with awd

[@narniebone1332]

I get 48MPG EX AWD

[@Blackhawk556.]

@@narniebone13322021 crv hybrid???

[@pecktec]

Click like if you miss that cool table that was built into the trunk of the old ones.

[@RockinSG]

Does it have ventilated seats?

[@rabfallon4507]

no

[@chrisinman9495]

Wireless charging without wireless CarPlay is a joke

[@thehawkstv]

Making a lot of noise and going nowhere is what I have termed “super zoom”. Until that transmission shifts or moves in to gear, you’re going nowhere. The infotainment system is definitely lacking! Is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless or do you need to use a cable to connect to it?

[@StarPremierEntertain]

Not wireless

[@SCraig-Handsome]

It’s really noticeable to me that Honda hasn’t gone full Electric or Full Hybrid yet… even the Clarity is a PHEV. It’s no surprise that Toyota has but here’s the problem. Toyota, like Tesla views their customers as Guinea Pigs. If they need to go full Electric at some point they need proof that their customers will buy them over a competitor’s gas or diesel product. They are like that with all new technologies, they will put it out there to draw in new customers but if it means they have to have significant investments then they want to do some production testing. Honda won’t due that because the risk is too high. Now we are seeing Consumer Reports pulling out the rug on Tesla. Tesla owners are reporting some really bad reliability concerns, they are now the worst brand for reliability. Honda has never had that issue because they build the world’s best engines, they won’t go full electric until it is proven, and to this point it is not. I’m willing to go electric but lets see if Toyota goes back to gasoline for the Sienna, if they did go full electric on Sienna, which they are not those batteries would be so heavy that the tires would not be able to handle it. This is where consumers are really unaware, because of the weight on the wheelbase you need to use Performance tires, all-seasons are not strong enough. you are putting 1,000 extra pounds on top of the wheels and adding more torque and regenerative braking. People love saving on brake pads and rotors, but it’s at the expense of the tires which over time will get so expensive that it actually exceeds the cost of engine maintenance and repair! On top of that you have battery issues after 5 years to worry about, some batteries aren’t even lasting 5 years. We really need to watch for technology improvements and quality, for automakers to build all electric they need to replace all of their assembly line equipment, that’s why Honda and GM are going together on this manufacturing plant. There’s significant costs to them and this will take a long time for everyone to go all-in on Electric, and consumers are just not buying in yet, even the EV Evangelists are having second thoughts.

[@raminhen3600]

I do have a lot of CD 💿, I like to just pop the actual CD, Don't want nor have the patience to download the song? Any idea

[@goldpilgrim]

This car has no CVT! It has no transmission at all.

[@airthief36]

so electric only under 20mph? that seems very useless. even in the city, your going 35 at least. maybe NY or somthing youll only do 20

[@goldpilgrim]

No spare tire?

[@wp65th50]

Space for the battery

[@raminhen3600]

Also no more CD player 😢 What you recommend??

[@envision2k]

You can buy a portable cd player with bluetooth... or just copy your songs to a thumb drive and plug it in to a USB port.

[@jaytanawala9304]

I just buy 2021 honda cr v hybrid but don't get wireless charging in car why.

[@gahazakaio2681]

If you have touring model you'll have it

[@samiam9059]

Does not have a cvt.

[@EmanM45]

Force the customers? Good grief the hell with choice I guess

[@robwatt7001]

Not a CTV at all.

[@shrappy7705]

3:08 that sounds awkward and painful 😭 almost like if the trans is slipping

[@gustavoromo6879]

I don’t get it 34 mpg burning gas 34 mpg......

[@jackzhang1218]

I only get 29 MPG ON MY 2020 CRV HYBRID

[@mjtsao]

I only get around 29 MPG ON MY 2021 CRV HYBRID. Why ?

[@mkapsalis1]

I’m getting 44.5mpg on my 07 diesel 2.2ex

[@adrianward7888]

Not you you know what you are saying, Paddle shift, gears. ?????

[@tr7287]

The RAV4 has it beat for now.

[@SGTGGeorge]

You are not too bright, and you are incorrect... Those are not shift levers... Those are deceleration levers that control the amount of deceleration recharge to the battery during braking or deceleration... Edit: I'm glad you caught that!🤪🤔🤨👍🏼 Also the CVT Is amazing if you put it in sport mode with a charge of half or more it will use both the engine, and the electric motors to accelerate, and mine flys... I've raced a few people off the line to a little above the speed limit, and blew them away lol

[@clhjr0]

Not tryna hate but why are you yelling

[@zainmaurice8869]

Very happy 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️

[@demagab]

Voooooooooooooo-mmmmmmmmmmm

[@carmelolamar9947]

Oh yeah. Do you love me? 😍💋 💝💖❤️

[@rockwjz]

Bro you really need to sit down with a car and study it before putting a review out. This was lazy and completely wrong in a lot of ways. It’s a serial hybrid system, not a CVT. The paddle shifters are for regenerative brake strength, not shifting. Try harder please.

[@shootwithkese]

25 seconds into the video why Tf are you yelling. Jesus Christ. Headphone users beware

[@dadaji9911]

Change your title to dont buy honda crv 2021

[@dadaji9911]

Dont buy this crap I bought last week didn't drive 20 miles so need jumpstart now again next day again jumpstart text sales man for return did not get text back

[@YisName]

I remember it was common issue and dealerships have to fix it for free.