2023 Honda HR-V EX-L AWD - POV Driving Impressions

[@mr.speyside5240]

It’s better than the last generation. It’s a great vehicle for those on a budget. The CRV is becoming nearly $40k.

[@DrewsReviews07]

The leather trim awd version is still 10k less than 2024 crv exl awd.

[@goodtoshi]

Compared to many modern cars this interior looks very traditional, but in a good way

[@jxxxxx44]

It's very ergonomic

[@khelgarironfist3301]

Like Civic. Take that tablet screen off and it would look fine in any era.

[@palebeachbum]

Yes. I find that very refreshing. I only wish the infotainment screen wasn't tablet-style. I really hate that.

[@shivamarya5225]

Even the infotainment is setup in the same way old CRT tvs were, with control buttons and volume knobs of the left and a speaker connected to its back

[@thefinancialneurologist]

Last time I looked at this HRV the mark-up was $7k to $10k, dealers are terrible.

[@AngelSanchez-qx5ph]

I worked at Honda not too long ago, they still are 7-10k and 20-30 for the type r

[@ronniewilliams3691]

I so want this! The sport and base model, the seats SUCK! Zero lumbar support! Love that motor! That Car should last forever!

[@koaladoeseverything]

@@ronniewilliams3691 really? my favorite thing about the car is the driver seat

[@umbrawitchx1943]

Everyone complains about this amazing car. I own one. It drives just like a civic but bigger. It isn’t completely loud and annoying as everyone make it seem. Yes 0-60 is slow. That’s if you trying to race and launch like a rocket. But normal driving. It’s great. Highway can be a bit sluggish.sometime I’m driving 75 mph, I’m passing everyone 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ it really depends how you drive and take care of your baby.

[@Sacto1654]

I agree: it needs the L15B Turbo 175 bhp version on this crossover. At least it will result in decent performance, especially at higher altitudes.

[@k1awesomeness]

you finally did it, thanks topher!! the redesign still remains extremely underpowered (in my opinion, 50-100 extra hp wouldn't hurt) and the car's missing a few critical features, mostly smaller things, but all around a good, seemingly reliable vehicle. thanks again

[@vitreoushumor]

Can it do 70? Yes. It's not underpowered. We just don't need 300hp Camrys

[@k1awesomeness]

@@vitreoushumor 200-250 hp just to speed up on the onramps and pass in traffic, that's all

[@BoldBrandFlakes]

The 2.0 NA 4 cyl is okay in the Civic, but in the HR-V it should’ve just been the 1.5T or a hybrid powertrain as the options.

[@ITSASTRO1818]

Ikr

[@aaz1992]

An NA 2L will last a lot longer than a stressed 1.5L turbo

[@ZitroEduardo]

They should of put the insight powertrain in this ! 1.5 hybrid. At least more torque

[@TeamCGC98]

This is the perfect SUV if you want to own for 10-20+ years. The Honda 2.0 liter naturally aspirated engine is bulletproof. NA engines last longer then turbos as per Scotty Kilmer.

[@MikeKayK]

No way is this engine going to last 10+ years of absolutely revving to the moon all the time just to keep up with traffic.

[@costive1]

Packaging of the new HRV is a major miss. Larger exterior dimensions, manages to have less cargo capacity than the outgoing model (55.1 vs 58.8 cubic feet). RIP magic seats, the HR-V is just another underpowered crossover now.

[@Methnerjacob]

Needs a hybrid version badly. This thing is so slow.

[@kingofthenerds7925]

A sadder version of the CR-V

[@paranromallover4543]

My father has the first gen hrv it's awful lol. The seats have a very weird upright driving position and the footwell is very narrow. t's one of the least comfortable cars i have ever driven. I had a 30 year old corolla that was more comfortable then the hrv lol.

[@Bryan-vu5fu]

Most people don’t use the magic seats, and tbh a 6.2% decrease in cargo space is negligible for most. My main issue is the underpowered engine and lack of heated steering wheel (as far as I know?) You’ve got a Civic engine when it really should be closer to a CRV-or at least the damn Accord!! 🤦‍♂️

[@Bryan-vu5fu]

@@Methnerjacob trueee!

[@First-Last-108]

Extrerior looks great for a budget car. A bit of a Porsche Macan look

[@therisingphoenixlovedbynat121]

What a fun little ride. The car is affordable, cute, spacious and reliable. I’ll take it.❤

[@accordinglyryan]

Looks way better than the outgoing model that's for sure.

[@bartosz3232]

no way, this one is ultimately boring!

[@accordinglyryan]

@@bartosz3232 I like "boring" I guess, the last one had way too much going on for my taste

[@jakeyfpv]

Real Honda peeps know to stay away from 1.5 the 2.0s are some of the best motors they got

[@LordBass]

A 1.5T with 6MT would make this much more fun. Hey it's free to dream.

[@clover7359]

I prefer the previous generation HRV in every way except the engine which is a great improvement.

[@richie259]

Agreed. My wife has one (2018) and it's a great little car, but I'm not a fan of the CVT. But this one looks like it missed the mark in other areas, and I prefer the size and shape of the previous version (interior and exterior).

[@alengreen589]

The 2023 Honda HR-V is a very good Honda compact SUV.

[@parkerstephens1355]

I work at a dealership and we have a uses one with the tan interior and I really like the black interior way better but it is a comfortable vehicle

[@Unchainedmaple888]

Just needs the new 2.0L hybrid setup from the European Civic or just something more powerful because that 2.0L NA engine is way too anemic for how large and heavy the HR-V has gotten. If it had more power, I'd definitely consider it way more than the Civic since it has way less gloss black in the interior than the Civic. A hybrid would add more power and better MPGs.

[@unlogical2188]

International models get both 2.0 hybrid and 1.5t.

[@Unchainedmaple888]

@@unlogical2188 The American market always gets the short end of the stick

[@Fadic4]

Honda already announced we’re getting a Civic hybrid in north america so i don’t see why we won’t get an HR-V hybrid since it’s a lifted Civic.

[@JohnyMcNeal]

@@Unchainedmaple888 Nah, our offer, waiting time and prices are all worse.For example rav4 prime starts nowdays at unbelievable 63k euros. Thats 63k dollars more or less.

[@khelgarironfist3301]

And here i am as a european wishing we had this no nonsense engine without the hybrid crap. Not to mention they only sell the 131 HP hybrid here lol

[@HoopNicely]

Always love your videos man!

[@matteugenio]

Only gripe is the lack of power. The 1.5T would be perfect 👌🏽

[@macjoseph2375]

Exactly! I blame the engineers 😅

[@danmurphy1994]

We as consumers need to start campaigning for auto makers to put engine oil. Life monitors and all of their cars and increase their maintenance friendly features - cars are getting very advanced and yet there's very little smart maintenance features coming down the pipeline and that is because they want irresponsible or careless owners to break their cars so that they have to buy another one. We need to hold them accountable and demand that they make it easier for young/irresponsible/mechanically inept drivers to stay on top of their vehicles proactive maintenance needs - i'm not saying this because I am one of those people although I used to be at one point, but I'm saying this because I know the used car market would be a lot better if people took better care of their cars.

[@marsdrivein]

Hell yeah another normal car. We on a roll!

[@KrustyKrabPizza85]

Honda dropped the ball for the US HR-V. It should have been the Honda Vezel which has the magic seats and still sticks true to the HR-V tradition. Now with this , it's just another small SUV. This is technically the Honda ZR-V.

[@mohammeds5458]

Yes this one zrv as you mentioned And the zrv is like upper trim than the hrv and slightly bigger in total dimensions (I was one day in the show room and I saw both the zrv and hrv) I noticed something that the American zrv has a lack of features even the top level EXL No 12 Bose speakers No powered tailgate No rear vents Only 3 usb type c No seat memory No powered passenger seat Only front windows are fully automatic 2.0L Underpowered engine No 10.2 cluster digital gauges No 360 camera

[@24GirlPanda]

I always confuse these with Ford Escapes from far away. Specifically only the front end.

[@3wheelmannc860]

For me, full pass. That motor should be at least a 2.2 - 2.4 l and turbo charged as an option. In the mountains the motor is insufficient. Toss in a hybrid to the 2.4 w/ turbo would seriously raise the bar.

[@MattGarcyaDC]

this needed hybrid

[@inconnu463]

I have a problem with Honda when it comes to road noise, but the big problem is the steering wheel, you can notice between 8:22 and 9:03 minutes in the video the steering wheel always pulls to the left but the car drives straight. It's the same problem I have on my 2012 civic even with the alignment I just did, the steering wheel is never straight even with the new HRV. I prefer something else ​🚦

[@kingdragneel7523]

I agree but other then that I think it’s a great vehicle

[@doloresmedina0617]

No cup holders or vents in the back? 😮

[@vahabkhademi2142]

Mazda CX 30 is a serious contender.

[@tommywagemann9512]

I don’t feel any slower driving my new hr-v compared to my 2020 civic unless I’m tryna race someone. Feels the same to me🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ozarkaviation]

This needs a hybrid powertrain to reach its full potential

[@ziggyz8345]

They could fit a V6 in that bay wow, maybe a 2.0l turbo 👀

[@bernlin2000]

Nothing like a more boxy, less sleek, Civic Hatchback 😂 I think the new hatchback for 11th gen Civics just annihilates the very idea of the HRV, even the CRV (it rivals that larger vehicle in cargo space). I think the crossover phenomenon is starting to peak...hopefully the overarching SUV madness will eventually dissipate, as well.

[@bendino9016]

30 mpg highway... the final gearing a little short.

[@SpinachLeaf]

I'm really split over this one. Looks ok and the interior is great but but magic seat are gone and it's only been given the 2.0L NA engine here in the states seem like a huge misstep by Honda.

[@ASTRO18181]

Just about everything on this car is great interior is nice it is good on gas and it's not too expensive it's just the power train it needs like 50 or 100 more hp or at least a hybrid or a 1.5

[@aleksandrat.5058]

I am soooo glad they stayed with 2.0 petrol engine and not any shitty turbo or electric or hybrid. Bless Honda. We were afraid we would have to buy some last normal engine 2019 Hondas and store them for future ha ha.

[@fist003]

the speakers may not be as great as branded ones, but the mic you used is great. i really thought you added a music track to the video instead of from the car speakers

[@maisondav1d]

Strange the european model looks totally different and way better, though i prefer most of the interior of the us model compared.

[@abdullahsaadat524]

Do a review on the Honda BR-V 2023 model

[@NunchucksHabit]

I almost bought one a few yrs ago, and I'm SO thankful I didn't. Honda does almost everything right for me - I wanted AWD & didn't want a huge vehicle. The main reason I didn't get the HRV, that it was dangerously underpowered. TBH, Honda should be ashamed of themselves re: this HRV. I get it, the smaller models keep bloating til they're bigger than the senior models, a new small one's introduced, blah, blah, repeat. It's time car makers get called out for putting so little power into their cars. I'm so happy EVs are replacing these sad, sad vehicles. Honda "ups" the hp to 158hp & the HRV's suddenly bigger than a CRV? Enough of these grocery-getters for domesticated, soulless clock-punchers. I'm not even the same species as someone who thinks 158hp is "acceptable".

[@ryanaustin7317]

Lol very true, my car is rocking 100hp and it struggles to get up to speed pretty much anywhere but I suppose it’s just a city dweller

[@averyj8160]

In Europe this is badged as a ZRV. HRV completely different vehicle with no awd option.

[@mohammeds5458]

You mean in usa is badged as a HRV. HRV is completely different from the ZRV let say that the HRV is discontinued from usa and it has lacks features. No 360 camera No powered tailgate No 12 Bose speakers No 1.5T engine with 180hp No passenger powered seat No driver seat memory No rear vents No rear usb type c No 12V plug at the centre console No 10.2 digital gauge cluster

[@banstaman]

Still it perplexes me that the HR-V got to keep the refined startup/interior chimes but the Accord got cheap sounding when it got refreshed.

[@DaCoder]

Blows my mind that it's based on the Fit.

[@JulezWinnfield]

The previous HR-V was based on the Fit. This new HR-V is based on the new Civic platform.

[@tomdoe1234]

We test drove one the deal breaker was it's way too slow. I looked up the 0-60 after and it was over 10 sec. Dealers were also asking 4K over sticker so the Honda was nearly 35K. Ended up getting a CX-5 top trim level with the Mazda we got 1,500 off sticker so basically the same price and the Mazda is way nicer. Also not fast but 0-60 in the 8's is reasonable

[@PamelaBellOfficial]

Mazda is way better than both Honda and Toyota

[@MrNathan07]

Love the HR-V this would be a great upgrade from my Accord for something a bit more practical without being too big.

[@carljohnson7]

Shares some similarities with the civic touring interior. As stated in the video which isn't a bad thing

[@ahsanahmed3412]

vezel is fun to drive

[@ronaldschwartz2907]

Does it have front cameras as well as backup ones? Do back windows go down? Lumbar pump on seat =

[@tyhyhh]

Hey we are getting the 1.5t in the new adx would really like to see the hybrid from the crv in it tho

[@R56Cooper]

Hi Topher-- Thanks for the HRV review! Question: how does Honda's lane keep assist compare with KIA's lane following assist? Does Honda's system keep the vehicle centered in its lane with no ping-ponging? Thanks!

[@LinuxKali1114]

Hey, I own an hrv with the newest system. Honestly, it’s one of the best systems I’ve used so far. It’s pretty much completely hands off on the highway. Through turns and all. Even comparable to my Tesla! I would guess it’s better than Kia.

[@R56Cooper]

@Luke Shope Thanks Luke! That's great news! With the Honda HRV system, is the driver allowed to keep the lane centering on even without adaptive cruise control? I find this feature very useful. Thanks!

[@LinuxKali1114]

@@R56Cooper yep! You can just drive around with the lane tracing on, even if cruise is disabled. It’s great.

[@R56Cooper]

@Luke Shope Thanks again! Very glad that Honda allows the use of their lane centering even without adaptive cruise. Here in LA it's a godsend during the tedious parts of even surface street stop and go traffic! Having the car stay centered without much input is great. Thanks again for the insight regarding Honda's newest lane centering tech!

[@LinuxKali1114]

@@R56Cooper no problem friend!

[@Xinix998]

Gosh.. not enough juice and it's so loud when you ramp up, doesn't even get you anywhere 😂 😪 but it's a cute car

[@Viper_991]

Yah it's cute from the front looks like a sad fish, everytime i SEE one on the street i laugh haha

[@FacadeGod]

I wish they would make an AWD civic already

[@wardellward]

I would like to see a turbo in the hr-v

[@mtree_edits]

Hmm in Pakistan we got the previous generation of hrv and it's currently launched but it can't compete with others like Sportage, Tucson , Mg HS ,proton ,Changan etc as lack of features that Honda Pakistan offers but design is out class

[@FB6K24Z7]

Who told you Pakistan got the previous generation of Hrv the Hrv Pakistan got is the latest generation and the same car as this with just a different body style which is for the Asian market the Hrv which Pakistan gets is exactly the same as the current gen vezel in Japan the car which you see in this video is American car which is for the USA/Canada only

[@mtree_edits]

@@FB6K24Z7 yes I can but I thought this was new generation are you from Pakistan,

[@theIzomo]

Always have hated the tablet just slapped on the dash.

[@Deadlybroom]

If anyone here owns a 10 gen civic, does your drivers seat creak like the hardwood floors in a 150 year old house? Mine does. I only have 68,000 miles and don’t abuse my seat in any capacity. Every time I stop or accelerate it creaks LOUDLY 😖

[@anirudh2504]

Can we see the new Honda CR-V sport touring from you

[@michaela3330]

Great video as always! So the golden question is: this or the cx-30 base trim?

[@jxxxxx44]

I'd go with CX-30

[@toddlehman1]

I’d go with the cx-30 for the extra 0.5 liter and 6 speed automatic but everything else is better on the honda

[@macron-hs4jh]

Have you got a chance to film 2023 Honda Accord?

[@AC_Apollo]

Is there anyway to make it quicker after purchase?

[@brianreardon7700]

These things sell McDonald’s hamburgers haha .. it’s just goes to show you the buyers of this vehicle could car less about 0-60 times and enthusiastic driving.. and that’s the point of it

[@thanh123ful]

hrv vs cx-30 ? your pick ?

[@jr.sciencebros.8411]

How do you get such a straight-on view of the tachometer with your gopro headmount? I just got one and I'm finding the view to be way higher and I'm not even that tall. Do you lower the drivers seats like crazy in your reviews? Thanks!!

[@GamingHistory.]

Is this filmed in michigan?

[@itssleee]

is the passenger seat automatic? or it's manual

[@NissanAltimaGuy]

Curious for the next gen passport

[@theobsession2581]

me too. I have the 21 sport awd model and I like it but it definitely needs more done to it even in the higher trims.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

@@theobsession2581 take a 23 Pilot and chop off some of the rear hahah but given how much more upscale the pilot is now that should be a good thing, and the trailsport actually means somethign now

[@fdc2367]

Why not a turbocharged engine with a DCT or Torque Converter?

[@666cemetaryslut]

Money

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Suffers from the "Saggy Butt" syndrome. Also, rear looks like a mini van. Not the best looking vehicle overall. lol But I digress, as I'm here for, The Topher video.

[@Shao-wen_Wu]

test drove one, hated it. The power is weak, and the interior feels cheap, and the dealer jacked up the mid-trim price to 44k Canadian Dollars.

[@benboat4734]

a lifted civic

[@plightn]

Like the design and interior but the drive train is so bad I couldn’t recommend this to anyone.

[@jaybou007]

If Aderall was a car.

[@Paul-zo3fh]

158 horsepower is kind of sad.

[@peruvianheat2053]

It's very sad.

[@ryanpek]

If this had the 1.5T it would sell better

[@iggibars]

LOL. It's sold out everywhere. Can't sell any better than that.

[@tortangtalong1]

Needs fat wheels and tires to look more sporty.

[@XXtheJUMPoffXX]

$30k for this anemic engine is a big misstep

[@RealKevGotEm]

I like this version better but it’s ugly too

[@danmurphy1994]

It pisses me off that there's nothing fun, small or cheap to buy in the US anymore.. it's as if fiscally lower/middle class people aren't being marketed to at all.

[@DtscjjDtedh]

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[@es4941]

Needs at least 30 more hp.

[@alengreen589]

If i compare this 2022 compact SUV HR-V interior and exterior with my 2022 German version Kia Sportage compact SUV with the same size? I must say that this car is more than 5 years behind

[@AmericanHuskyCash]

How do i shut off the lane assist and adaptive cruise control? I have tried for a week to figure it out Cant find it anywhere.

[@TheTopher]

You can shut off adaptive cruise by holding the distance control button on the steering wheel. Lane keep assist is in the honda sensing settings menu in the gauge cluster

[@onfootbassin]

Honda is my favorite car brand, but damn, this is a sad car. That's the best way to put it. Reliable and comfortable I'm sure, but... sad.

[@bhearing7681]

My brz was so smelly for the first 1k miles

[@JurgenDX]

This thing looks like depression on wheels.

[@macjoseph2375]

😂

[@wea1978]

😂

[@Bandit_i27]

💀

[@snkr_em]

What is your car tho?

[@PamelaBellOfficial]

It looks like a generic car you’d see in grand theft auto.

[@hazriazeri3631]

😊👍👍👍

[@Unchainedmaple888]

The Civic interior should've been more like this HR-V where it's well styled and has nice materials without the disgusting amounts of gloss black that the Civic interior is plagued with

[@ednis32]

Venn diagram Practical, Performance, Design. This thing somehow misses everything

[@erezlevi5411]

Europe version looks way better.

[@charellbaker168]

Hino Truck.

[@Gaben38]

Damn american HRV is nasty. That front is awful. I much prefer european/global HRV.

[@FB6K24Z7]

This one looks like the new Ford escape from the front

[@oraclemiata845]

Those wheels are horrid.

[@Bruce21893]

I really hate the driving experience, seats are uncomfortable and feel like I'm sitting on a rock. Along with suspension that are made to make you feel every single bump on the street. Freaking terrible, can't wait to trade it back in as soon as i saved up enough money. Hate this fking car. And it burns a lot of gas, when you hit 80mph it starts consuming fuels like water.

[@MattGarcyaDC]

158hp just aint acceptable lol

[@CelestialTrailblazer]

@2:30 Shit! VOCs ? That's a health hazard. Shit man, I was going to buy this car but you mentioned the smell aka VOCs is a safety bio hazard.

[@umbrawitchx1943]

It’s like smelling gas and it’s addicting 🤣 i own a 2024 hrv brand new, the smell is faint now.

[@rohanm54]

Honda really doesn’t have a clue what they’re doing underneath. JUST PUT MORE POWER IT IN FFS. Less power AND the CVT just make me never want to own this car. Put more power in it and I’d actually consider it even though it has a CVT. It looks great imo. Legit looks like an Acura if you squint from a distance or at night. The buyers for these types of vehicle DON’T WANT A BIG SUV THEY WANT A CAR THAT’S LIFTED THAT STILL HAS POWER. Get it right Honda. The CR-V is the volume seller NOT the HR-V.

[@shivamarya5225]

They know what they're doing, there are other cars in the class have engines that are even less powerful. Kona base engine is 147hp, 10hp less than this and crosstrek base engine is 152hp. They know the base trims sell the best on budget vehicles, and the base trim on this offers heated seats and the interior is legit the best in class except for cx30. And it looks great even in base trim because leds are standard and wont have ugly looking incandescendants, they need to give this a hybrid powertrain and features like zrv version has and it would be perfect

[@rohanm54]

@Brian Lee I still won’t be caught dead in a CVT bc the way I drive would put too much stress on it. Mazda is the only one who got it right. Regular old school 6 speed planetary gear transmission. I drove an Infiniti G35x with an old school 5 speed auto slushbox. It was LITERALLY BULLETPROOF. 1st gear pulls every day with the 3.5 VQ V6. They don’t make cars bulletproof anymore. They cheap out with outsourced CVT’s and crap built 4 cylinder engines. It is also due to emissions which I can’t really fight. And everything’s gonna be an EV soon. So in conclusion: I’m a motorcycle person now lol

[@rohanm54]

@@shivamarya5225 The Kona was designed by a head BMW engineer and LITERALLY HAS A DCT IN IT. Subaru has their AWD and they market way lower than anyone in the class. Honda has nothing to stand out other than it looks like an Acura. A turbo/electric/hybrid is def needed to really stand out. It just needs around 170-180whp. That’s WHEEL hp not regular b**tch hp. This means the engine/powertrain needs to make 200hp.

[@shivamarya5225]

@@rohanm54 kona still doesent look as good as hrv or cx30, doesent matter who it was supposedly designed by and it has 10 less hp than even the hrv regardless of a dct, Crosstrek is not just a niche subaru, its one of the best selling cars of this class and generally top 2 in this segment and its getting refreshed next year as well

[@johnb382s]

Its pretty sad when the new Prius has more power than this heavier SUV this thing is so underpowered.

[@darrellhorner500]

THE REASON I DON'T GIVE MUCH CREEDENCE TO CAR REVIEWS IS THE SAME REASON I DON'T GIVE MUCH CREEDENCE TO CELL PHONE REVIEWS. THEY NIT PICK ABOUT EVERYTHING.

[@danmurphy1994]

It pisses me off that there's nothing fun, small or cheap to buy in the US anymore.. it's as if fiscally lower/middle class people aren't being marketed to at all.