2023 Honda HR-V hybrid review: e:HEV L | Long-term compact SUV test for Toyota Yaris Cross rival

The 2023 Honda HR-V impressed with its slick design and hybrid availability at its Australian launch, but how well does the compact SUV stack up over a much longer period of time?
In this long-term expert review, CarsGuide Journalist Chris Thompson spends three months with the new-generation HR-V's e:HEV L flagship to get a better sense of what it's really like to own, exploring the good, the bad and the so-called ugly.
And with a 'self-charging' hybrid powertrain at its disposal, how efficient is the HR-V e:HEV L in the real world? We'll answer that question and many others, including on practicality, safety and driving performance. Spoiler alert: there are a few surprises!
#Honda #HRV #Review
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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:33 Pricing and features
02:09 Design
04:35 Practicality
08:51 Under the bonnet
09:55 Efficiency
10:28 Driving
12:42 Safety
13:19 Ownership
13:50 Verdict
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[@shelbyd3406]

Great review! I have the entry level HRV on order and can’t wait to get it!

[@intrusivethought]

Good review man. Keep it up.

[@TheHayabusa09]

Billy Ray Cyrus is now doing car reviews!

[@daweigo6851]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@Shambles7698]

This hrv very underrated car . Love the white color 👌

[@Stickoid]

Why underrated?

[@davidtaylor3]

It looks good, but for that price I would expect a sunroof, electric drivers seat with memory, seat cooling, rear seat heating, wireless phone charging, larger infotainment screen with surround view cameras, 5 usable seats, 5 star safety rating, a more powerful engine and a larger boot. Is that too much to ask? The ZR-V or upcoming Hyundai Kona Hybrid look like better value compared to this.

[@andrewlucan9017]

You forgot back massager

[@worrywart1311]

The Kia Cerato GT ticks most of those boxes and adds more power (at the expense of using more fuel). It also costs less and you don't have to worry about whether Kia/Hyundai might pull out of Australia. But in my view there is something to be said for Made in Japan quality. So I would take a Mazda CX-30 in preference to the HR-V. If looking beyond Japan, I like the Kia Seltos GT. Appearance is of course highly subjective. To me the HR-V is unattractive. On the the hand if I were looking for something a little roomier and zippier the conservative looks of the new Honda ZR-V hybrid are appealing and the higher price seems comparatively reasonable value.

[@mariosspyrou4494]

You forgot coffee maker

[@bernadetteharford9743]

All I want is a real comfy seat and feck the rest but alas no

[@daweigo6851]

​@mariossp😅😅😅😅😅yrou4494

[@wonderfulmusik]

lovely video! Is this white or opal colour?

[@marprapramar1811]

Platinum white pearl

[@fran.fndz.techart]

I bought the z + urban style . That was one year 3 months ago and I still don’t get the car lol😂. Delivery date in japan for a hybrid is crazy. The Z and Play version are not selling anymore coz there’s literally no materials (chips). People now can only buy the cheaper X .

[@Sutlore007]

Feel like the 47k price tag is too much, under 40k would be considerable amd more attractive.

[@069787637]

I bought I Italy 30k euro

[@Luckyamor]

I bought mine for 27k in Portugal, I have multipurpose and because I am disabled

[@angeelexsyodyssey417]

Dang this car pretty expensive for not having electric seat adjustments. Love it though

[@twisted_panties]

Great review, thanks

[@viktorchao4191]

Vented seats actually need a complete redesign, I feel [ 5:32 ] is misleading for customers.

[@trentbosnic]

Yeah it's super common for cars to only offer heated seats for that reason, Mazda and many other companies do it. Reviewer should know that

[@96libertytt]

It sounds like you dubbed your voice in post?

[@kdegraa]

Yes a bit weird.

[@leemace9638]

Either your 7ft tall or ur drivers seat is positioned high looks like there’s not much headspace 😂

[@danielz8186]

Not normally a fan of painted nails but that dark red is tastefully done. Glad Honda has kept physical dials for climate controls

[@LeighH1593]

Why talking about the GUYS nails its a car review

[@danielz8186]

@@LeighH1593 Man's put in effort into how he looks, I'm just complimenting it.

[@andrithio]

47000 for approaching troc R????? think about 20k too low

[@Swaggerlot]

It was great until you mentioned ANCRAP, it should be abolished.

[@Luckyamor]

European Style

[@FFXIVArtist]

WHAT why is Taylor Swift doing car reviews

[@jmjtv92]

Overpriced as always

[@colinrenfrew48]

Can’t agree with your enthusiasm on this car. In the U.K. it’s way too expensive, looks odd in the metal, and isn’t competitive with other SUVs. Sorry, but imo it’s forgettable.

[@Karyabs]

A Honda with the price of a Mercedes. No wonder i don't see them on the road

[@trentmorris2502]

What you save on fuel you loose in will to live. Honda is just a joke now.

[@NoaMao]

lol

[@Ben-yt2rv]

you are painful to look at.. over priced too

[@intrusivethought]

Feel free to start your own car review channel.

[@Ben-yt2rv]

@buncha5651 jeez fellas, I was talking bout the car, projecting insecurities much?

[@twisted_panties]

Just like in your life....no one here cares what you think.