👉 2023 Honda HR-V HRV EX-L - Ultimate In-Depth Look & Test Drive

[@gregoryvelazquez4928]

Bought mine a little over a month ago. It is an absolutely gorgeous Crossover SUV. It also rides and handles beautifully. As for power, it is a non-issue. I haven't had any problems merging into the highway and passing cars. The inside cabin is nice and quiet. Great job Honda!! You have proven once again that you are the best car and engine manufacturer in the world. The Subaru, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia and Mazda owners could only wish they could own something as well made and gorgeous as a Honda.

[@juiceboxarmy]

a mazda cx5 is without a doubt better car than this hrv in every way

[@lucasengle]

@@juiceboxarmy the cx5 isn’t in the same class

[@xTESTimonyx]

@@juiceboxarmy The CX30 would be a direct comparison.

[@inctru]

I drove nothing but Honda/Acura for 30 years, but wouldn't touch one built in the last decade or so. Neither Honda nor Toyota builds them like they used to, & Mazda builds better vehicles than either one of them these days (IMO).

[@JuckiCZ]

@@juiceboxarmy Check the price! You can't buy CX-5 for HR-V money!

[@Star454-y3m]

I bought the 2024 honda ex-l navi, in the color urban gray pearl, 2 months ago and I love it! Rides beautifully, comfortable, exterior looks stylish not boxy like the other suv’s, the interior is high end with leather and it’s fully loaded! Happy with my purchase!!😉👌❤️

[@edwardlacey974]

I purchased my HR V late September and have been extremely happy with it. My only problem with the car is everyone flashes the bright lights at me when I have the low beams on. Don’t change anything about the vehicle.

[@mcglover78]

Honda knows how to make great looking slow cars!

[@Jc50gt]

The slower 2 liter is going to be more reliable than the 1.5 turbo. I dont mind the slow. For me its going to be the daily driver. That 2 liter engine will last 20 years (i take great care of my vehicles). Im going to pair it with a mustang gt (hopefully a gt500) as my “fun weekend” car.

[@seannnn_]

Great video. Really showed the ins and outs of this car. Been thinking of getting an EX-L trim in white. So much practicality for the price. Happy there isn’t a turbo tbh

[@dorothyann100]

Love my HRV 2023. I got the cloth seats, as I have discovered cloth to be far more comfortable, and the HRV 23, as very nice cloth seats.

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

This Honda HR-V looks good in aqua blue. Good job with your reviews as always Mike.

[@chunyulee2023]

Thank you for making such a detailed video. With major purchases like buying a car, often it comes down to the details affecting purchase decisions for me. This is a very good look at the new vehicle. Keep up the great work!

[@doubledrats235]

I bought a new 2024 HR-V EX-L AWD in September 2023. It has walk-away locking which I enabled from the custom settings. The tire pressure monitor is like on my previous 2015 Honda Fit EX-L. It doesn’t tell you the pressure in each tire because instead of using pressure sensors inside each tire uses the anti-lock brake sensors to detect when a tire is going flat. It saved me on my Fit three times when I had screws or nails in the tread and was able to pull over and get the tires repaired before they were ruined. Having sensors in each tire might be better but expensive to replace when the battery in each sensor finally dies. You can install winter tires on this car without having to purchase four sensors for them. You can reset the trip odometer from the center screen as well as the steering wheel control as shown. I’m happy with this car although I do miss the magic seats on my Fit.

[@canpin]

I like the front of the old one better, side and back are nice on this one

[@emmalouinajeancharles7696]

I purchased mine today ,I love it 🥰

[@sakibc1787]

Do you still like it

[@ryster2220]

I've been a fan of your videos for a long time. I bought a fit a few years ago and your Honda Fit videos provided tremendously useful information that you can't get anywhere else about all the parts others skip over. Sadly, it was wrecked recently, and now that I'm in the market again, you were the first channel I ran to and your videos continue to be amazing. Thank you for the great content.

[@MR-zr8lj]

I’ve been waiting for you to review this for a long time lol. Your reviews are always the best!!

[@planetfabulous5833]

He's fabulous!

[@toronado455]

Me too!

[@HGRProduction]

First 30 seconds was Genius! Very well done.

[@LK-bn7sz]

omg the little hand haha, i love it

[@godsentangel9940]

Your channel is getting so many views each day more than the last! You get record high views! Bought all my cars from your reviews! Thank you! & God bless, continue making these awesome videos!❤️

[@ChiChiDior]

Thank you for such a thorough video! Much gratitude!

[@BoopSnoot]

11:25 "You can probably utilize some of this space", thank you, finally someone using the word utilize properly. For those that don't know, you can say "use" pretty much all the time, but "utilize" means to use in a creative way that is beyond its original design intent. So you can "use" a toothbrush to brush your teeth, but you could "utilize" a toothbrush as a shiv in jail by sharpening one end.

[@Spacedog_42]

Another great review! Thank you! My Thoughts: Exterior is similar to the 4th Gen Ford Escape. Not a fan, but the rear looks more European (Audi) and it is more handsome from that angle. Interior is well done as well. Nice to always see a spare tire. I’ll take a spare over a fix-a-flat kit. A kit can only do so much and it will destroy the TMPS in the tire. It will cost more to replace 1 TPMS than to replace the tire. As for power, I wish it had either a Hybrid option for MPG or a 1.5T for both power and better MPG, but Honda’s 2.0L is a very reliable engine that won’t have issues down the line. I look forward to see if Toyota redesigns the C-HR to compete with Honda. Hopefully they can add a little more power or a hybrid option to the C-HR to make it less of a snail on the road.

[@toronado455]

I agree the rear looks Audi, and I'd say the entire body seems very German.

[@toronado455]

The Toyota Corolla Cross is the competition. I think the C-HR is EOL.

[@Spacedog_42]

@@toronado455 There is a lot going for the 23’ Corolla Cross compared to the 23’ HRV. I’m hoping you are wrong about the C-HR, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they cut it. It was a strange design to begin with and horribly slow. Before the CC, the HRV was its competition, but both were bad. We’ll just have to see what happens I guess.

[@toronado455]

@@Spacedog_42 C-HR was supposed to be a Scion, so it's an orphan.

[@Skilli-wo4xb]

I like the 2022 style better for some reason

[@bsd107]

Really nice overview- thanks!

[@david.chilin]

Very nice job, I’m hoping to buy one soon if prices drop back down

[@theguysitting]

I love this review. My parents just bought this car (should be here within the month-ish!!) for me for college graduation. I was already very excited about this car, but even more so now because of this video! Thank you!

[@sakibc1787]

Hi, I'm thinking about buying this car. How's it holding up so far any issues? Thanks!

[@syken8695]

This gonna be my next car. I heard Toyotas are good but some of their cars burn oil. My parents had a 2007 Toyota Camry LE. Started to burn oil like crazy, when It got older. We eventually had to sell it, because we couldn’t keep up with it. The head gasket went, shocks broke, Ac stopped working, there was a leak in the system, spark plugs were never changed. Bought the car used with 20000+ miles in 2013 and in 2019 the car had 250000+ miles. My Stepdad did a lot of traveling. A lot of highway miles. I hope that a Honda wont burn too much oil. Because, I don’t want to have an oil burner. I currently have a Nissan. Been nothing but problems. Every year there is something happening with it. The car has nearly 101000 miles. But it has one issue after another. Clunking, Popping, Clattering, just like and old beater car, but I am at least happy that It hasn’t fell apart completely yet, because I keep putting money into it. Hope to get this HR-V next year. Can’t wait!

[@FreddyGunawan]

Love your review and yellow hand

[@claudinemckay3743]

Thank you 🙏. How do I zero out the mileage after refueling? In order to calculate the mileage per galon.

[@maxgyan9092]

very nice review. thank you.

[@BlameGamerOfficial]

Wish this was the global HRV(I know this is the ZRV). The actual HRV is just not great looking, it looks odd and it gives me extreme budget car vibes. Probably would do better with a larger engine (not 1.5), but I'm not sure if the Honda 2.4 would fit in here. More MPGs are great and all but if you're looking to own it past warranty expiry, trouble free is the priority.

[@ChrisDied]

I think the actual hrv looks much better than this, especially in person!

[@ladyjade6446]

Ordered one. Have to wait till march.

[@daviddraper6240]

Excellent video. Do any of the new HR-V levels offer tire pressure amount and walk away auto door locking?

[@gizmoman2008]

Really informative video, thinking about getting one next year possibly

[@ChrisDied]

why dont they just call it the ZRV like in the rest of the world???

[@ChrisDied]

@Toni Dinh ok

[@jjacob25101]

I prefer the Sport, but lots of people, especially non enthusiast type eould prefer the EX-L. I do feel thst is should have the 18" wheels is this style, though I believe these wheels are carry overs from the previous top trim of the previous HR-V. The Nordic Forest Pearl is a nice color, but green is not my thing. I prefer the Urban Grey Pearl, but wish that Hinda had a blue variation option. The Blue Lagoon color available on the 2025 Civic Hybtid Sedan would look very nice on an HR-V Sport.

[@annsmith4897]

Thank you 👍💐

[@Onnitfan1]

Great review. The little hand freaks me out though...

[@marks8721]

Great info well presented thanks

[@stetsonclark8348]

Love the look just not a fan of the CVT and wish there were more when options esp in the top trim

[@Kmssvx111]

Can you get heated steering wheel?

[@stardel]

The yellow 👉 hand keeps the giggles in me.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@daklight2792]

Was that the cat on the underside? Or is it in the engine bay? After the wife had her CR-V have it stolen, I want something with better placement or a cover.

[@lovingtheseven9481]

Are the side mirrors foldable?

[@Eldariooirad]

Yes, I would agree a 2000cc engine from Honda is not bad and probably will run half million miles. Is just that is a boring motor. A 2000cc with a turbo would be a little monster though, that I’d like. Unfortunately for me, in spite of being a senior citizen, this engine is a deal breaker. Will have to wait for the CRV hibrid, Honda says it is the most powerful CRV to date and it may be very economical. Pity anyway, because I really wanted an HRV.

[@cm3mta]

Guys, which trim level come with ambient light interior or is it an option ?

[@smokeysmith1282]

What was your inspiration for the fake yellow point finger? It’s a really great idea. The front grille reminds me of a Mississippi mud catfish 😂

[@MikesCarInfo]

The pointer was inspired by and actually purchased from Knoptop (A KZbin channel about DIY filmmaking). kzbin.info Also, a Japanese car TV show from the 1990's 'Best Motoring' had a similar type hand pointer. kzbin.info/door/MofElKP5RZI5tj2HX9cmfQcommunity?lb=UgkxweuaGg_Wez_wWdPM5a01lNYV8Hf3dCQs

[@jasonkarpel9757]

The image quality in this video is stunning. What camera are you using??

[@MikesCarInfo]

Sony AX100 is my main camera

[@kalibbarnes7672]

Faster than the venue lol but the Kia seltos sx is awd and has a turbo. 181hp

[@toronado455]

thanks very much for this video. have you test driven a Toyota Corolla Cross? I'm curious how the seats in the HR-V compare to the seats in the Corolla Cross.

[@MikesCarInfo]

Not yet!

[@barbz_zayne]

Considering both have the seats of their compact siblings, I’d say they are just as comfy as a RAV4 or a Civic

[@mamiad07]

I live in Texas, no back AC means gut be a dealbreaker for me. Any complaints?

[@BoopSnoot]

They should have used the 1.5T from the Civic, 2.0 is underpowered for this much weight.

[@oakleyxmetal9040]

Better mpg too

[@zurielvalladares5947]

True, but that 2.0 is a K series engine, and it would run FOREVER though

[@jjacob25101]

@@zurielvalladares5947 Yes, like the Civic Sport, I rather have this engine when I get my HR-V Sport. They can bring out the 1.5L turbo and hybrid later if they choose. But the main buyers want this reliability.

[@adamesd3699]

I test drove it. The one I drove was a FWD Sport. The engine felt fine. Only at highway speeds did it feel slightly under-powered, but still adequate.

[@toronado455]

@@adamesd3699 good to know. if Honda puts a hybrid in the HR-V it will improve performance and fuel economy.

[@robertomartinezreyes7266]

Great

[@thp2009]

2023 hrv better or 2023 crosstreak?

[@marktepper3440]

Crosstrek is much better

[@MrJayjay0420]

Depends on what you want. The hrv is much more refined

[@bradwolf1]

I own Honda. ~ Eugene Kwok

[@Pinkkermit17]

Getting a 2024 in June early July, nothing has changed on it from what I am seeing.

[@Hbd2002]

Why no hybrid or electric?

[@grayln]

Its the yellow hand on a stick for me 😆

[@hitpoint3]

Wait, did they changed the new 2022 model to this or this one is for another market? I am talking about the ones with a fine, larger grill, presented in 2022..

[@MikesCarInfo]

This is not a 2022 model. It is the new 2023 model in the USA

[@timpoos4635]

Slllloooowwww vehicle

[@JuckiCZ]

Check video at 41:37! This vehicle is sold as MPV!

[@nuk3fishydude902]

I prefer the international model HRV

[@buttcracker7855]

why its exactly the same car

[@rexonpadre864]

Too much emphasis on merging with highway.😂😂😂😂😂😂 Reviewer thinks he is driving a sports car. Anyone can merge to the highway with this one

[@fernandovargas7562]

Cool video…. Good test drive… anyway it is a underpowered vehicle…

[@Eldariooirad]

I think the best review of the HRV, thank you very much. With a 12 seconds from zero to 60 it seems Honda is trying to impress the geriatric crowd, certainly not the young/middle age buyers. What a pity!

[@dreadsupreme]

I test drove this model and it totally doesn’t take 12 seconds! The car is heavier than the previous models but if your buying a compact car its not for speed! :) as a 27 year old with no kids I cant wait to get my hrv next month.

[@bsd107]

I have seen two other reviews say 9.5 seconds. One of those reviewers said they had previously tested it at higher altitude in Oregon with one passenger and it took over 12 seconds.

[@ukcarver]

Great video of what seems a boring car.

[@sandipsen222]

No navigation system is a big missing feature.

[@ladyjade6446]

It has navigation

[@Eldariooirad]

Yes, I would agree, but in the real freeway, aggressive and hostile world, a minimum of 7 seconds 0-60 would be ideal. Not to race others at all, but one needs to know there’s power on tap. I went to see it at the Honda dealership but got discouraged by its generic, Filipino like minibus (no insult here). Nondescript looks, I almost passed over it thinking no, this can be it. And I wanted to like it, I’m a Honda man all my life. Perhaps when I turn 75 or 80 I’ll reconsider…

[@johnsilver7150]

The reason for the increase price is to cover that crazy gas cap that will be a problem for Honda in the future. Rubber cover will crack and split on gas inlet as it ages. Also rear bumper is flush with rear door poor design.

[@MikesCarInfo]

Since you are taking the time to copy and paste your complaint on multiple videos it may be more productive if you explain a little more. There is no gas cap on this vehicle. There is no "Rubber Cover" on the gas inlet. What price increase are you referring to? This vehicle was just redesigned.

[@reideisrael3277]

Honda Carrão

[@connosps4656]

😁👍🏼

[@hitpoint3]

They ruined the grill...

[@Ulieq]

25mpg city for awd is not appropriate for 2022.

[@MrJayjay0420]

I took the new hrv for an extended test drive in the city. I got 32 mpg. As usual the k20 motor always beats official rating by a lot

[@lb3099]

So, are we in so much of a hurry to put gas in our cars we don't need a gas cap? NASCARs don't have gas caps because THEY are in a hurry. Dear Honda, don't be stupid put the friggen gas cap on the filler neck to keep the SAND out, that cup won't do it. Because IT is NOT air tight like a gas cap is.

[@victoriacianciulli3227]

I have a 2020 HRV touring. In blue. I got it cause of the sleek cross over look. This new look is a wannabe CRV. Don’t like it at all.

[@inctru]

So boring & uninspired looking that it might as well have wood-grain paneling on the sides.

[@JoeSmith-ig3pr]

To pedestrian and boring looking. European looks better.

[@12vLife]

Filming the undercarriage only highlights how incredibly and overly complicated ICE cars are. All points of eventual failure.

[@MikesCarInfo]

Overly complicated? Compared to what?

[@12vLife]

@@MikesCarInfoSorry. random statement... Electric Vehicles vs Internal Combustion Engines (ICE). All the exhaust parts and the buckets of toxic gas, oil and coolant we drive around now. Nothing bad or wrong with this particular model, it's actually a very nice car - but I think not long from now we will all be looking back in amusement at ICE cars. Just saying.

[@MikesCarInfo]

Ok I understand. EVs are better at hiding the technology so the complexity of the systems are not as obvious as the ICE cars. I really like being able to see EV tech grow and develop and compete with ICE cars.

[@baljindersinghsidhu3959]

Worst exterior design🤦.. interior designing is great..

[@adamesd3699]

Agree on the interior design. But the exterior design actually looks good in person.

[@adamesd3699]

I used to a own a current generation CRV and am debating between this and the upcoming 2023 CRV. I test drove the new HRV, a FWD Sport. Actually, the engine felt fine. It only felt slightly weak at highway speeds, but at urban or suburban speeds it felt peppy. If you’re using it as a family vehicle with kids in the back, you generally won’t be doing tire-smoking accelerations anyway. It was very easy to drive. Pretty spacious front and rear, easy to see out of, comfortable, handled and maneuvered quite well. And like the video says, really tight turning radius. It wasn’t all roses however. For example, the rear seats have lots of legroom, but the rear seat cushions are low. If you have long legs, you’ll have space, but your knees will be angled upwards a bit awkwardly. Also, the cargo space is a bit low for a family vehicle. 24.4 cubic ft is not a lot of space in an SUV, about the equivalent of a 14 cubic ft trunk in a sedan. (In case you don’t know, you basically multiply an SUV’s cargo space by about 0.6 to get the equivalent trunk space in a sedan, because they don’t measure them the same way). It’s OK for a trip to Costco, but not for a family road trip with everyone’s luggage. Compared to a CRV, this was a bit slower, but far more fun to drive. Passenger space is less than a CRV, especially in rear legroom, but still competitive. Where the CRV completely blows this away is in rear cargo space, 39.2 cubic ft vs 24.4 cubic ft. I’ve packed 4 full sized suitcases plus a stroller behind the rear seats in my old CRV. I doubt you can get even 2 full sized suitcases in this HRV’s cargo space behind the rear seats. If you are debating between this and a CRV: If you need big cargo space, CRV all the way. If you don’t, this is actually a lot more fun than the CRV (with the proviso that the 2023 CRVs are not available to test drive yet, so maybe Honda surprises us).

[@bettysmith4527]

I test drove one a couple of times and its beautiful inside and out, AND it drives so nice, I ordered one!

[@plightn]

One of the worst cars of 2023.

[@bradwolf1]

[ohpinmyk], a session in a club during which anyone is welcome to sing or perform stand-up comedy.