2023 Honda HR-V | Review & Road Test

[@MicahMuzio]

Said “Blazer”, meant “Trailblazer”. 🤦‍♂️

[@crisantogarcia6646]

We know what you meant Micah. Haha

[@MicahMuzio]

@@crisantogarcia6646 Aw. You’re very kind. Cheers!

[@brianlee9233]

Micah! NOT YOU AGAIN! This is the second time I saw you review this HR-V! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

[@MicahMuzio]

@@brianlee9233 yeah but it’s the first time you’ve seen me drive the HR-V. 😀

[@braetonwilson4296]

@@MicahMuzio Great review Micah but I disagree about the engine being peppy. Yes the 2023 HR-V has 17 more hp than the older model but it's also a lot heavier. TheTopher got almost 13 seconds in his zero to 60 test. Redline Reviews got over 11 seconds. That's unacceptable for merging and passing other vehicles.

[@augsburgbiblechannel9246]

I just bought one. I drove for an hour so far back home. Though it is only 158hp, I had no power issues passing on freeway. Semi truck started crossing the line into my lane - I was next to truck. Had no problem picking up speed and getting past truck

[@colechapman6976]

Such a difference this model year is. Glad to see Honda updated the tech and styling for this car since the last model looked really old and tired. I also appreciate Honda sticking with a traditional gear selector where you go up to park, and down to drive. So much nicer and more reliable than those stupid button gear selectors

[@toronado455]

I prefer shift-by-wire, and ether push buttons or a mono-stable (joystick style) gear selector. Push buttons and dial type gear selectors take up less space. I realize it's an unpopular position to take.

[@colechapman3382]

@@toronado455 I get they deciliter the space, but to me, they seem really unnecessary and are harder to use in tight space situations. My parents car was getting repaired so their loaner car had that feature, and it was awkward to use

[@toronado455]

@@colechapman3382 I totally get your point. I just find these big huge shifters to be completely unnecessary now. When there were actual mechanical linkages it made sense. But it's all electronic these days. A small monostable joystick can be used by feel quite easily.

[@johnmorris6344]

We get a shift by wire​ in the UK.. we get 4 buttons@@toronado455

[@aznandyroo]

I've been watching Micah's reviews for like...10 years? Still love them all on here lol

[@kimcheng5210]

Micah always has the best reviews. Love the personality and humor ❤️

[@mikeburton8426]

Saw one today in real life and it looks great! A cross between an Acura and a Macan. So give it some Civic various levels of performance and that could be a category killer.

[@mattjones3257]

This thing is an inch shorter than the current-gen CR-V. It’s a few inches longer than a 2019 Ford Escape. This isn’t a subcompact crossover anymore.

[@hjer731]

Probably still narrower

[@allantweyman9812]

The old HRV was based on the Fit platform, thus it was a subcompact. The new HRV is based on the Civic platform, this it is a compact.

[@JaaS0on]

There is an option for a grill upgrade via the builder and makes it look really good.

[@Charles31822]

Exactly Euro spec Vezel inspired or upgraded bumper without crab-claw clutter. Also needs rear air and roof rails.

[@Charles31822]

@Yes Sir Wish they had kept the Civic bumper

[@HDmanzano1995]

Interesting. So I like the styling, and the price. Other than that it seems like cars like this are plateauing a bit. I don’t like car payments so I drive older cars. I have a 13 Avalon, and a 10 Fusion Hybrid. The Fusion is a top trim model, and has just about everything this car offers on its top trim other than apple car play of course. I’m also surprised with the efficiency aspect of the new HR-V. Even my V6 Avalon gets close to those MPG figures. I just did a road trip from CA to AZ and I averaged 32 MPH there, and 30 mpg on the way back. I get roughly 22-24 in town as well. Being a car guy I’m always looking for a reason to upgrade, but it’s just hard to justify.

[@robertkamanzi9147]

Great video Micah. I appreciate the “tutorial” on how to make a KZbin car review video. It is awesome. I learned a lot. Is it possible to request that you have a portion of your video maybe 5-10 seconds focus on headlights and taillights with difference between DRL’s and headlights? Please and thank you. Of course, don’t go out of your way to honor my request, stick to whatever works for you. Miss the elbow comfort index (ECE) test, some other reviewers measure extending Sun visors, the elbow comfort index should be trademarked with or without the squirrel.

[@Gaga1]

The Asian/European design looks much better.

[@hassan_codes]

Seriously, this one looks like a blob!

[@kneebarx]

why did they change it old white americans always think they could design a better car

[@v12ts.gaming]

Toyota Camry also had different designs in the US and Asia, and i as an Indonesian gotta admit thst the US Camry looks far better than our Asian counterpart...

[@XxOB3Y212xX]

This a beautiful model , I don’t get why Honda gets so much hate .

[@AdotGGG]

Wtf you smoking, this model looks 6-7 years ago

[@stephenwinter8892]

Disappointed that the magic seat was discontinued

[@KeyBored101]

I learned a lot about making videos in this video. The car parts were also informative

[@djo9277]

Problem is, when will they be plentiful? I see maybe 3 on a lot and marked up 5-6 K. Those dealers must get their share!

[@Onnitfan1]

No EXL's in my area. No Sport either.

[@maciejszumny6919]

That was great review, thank you. Boo for the lack of the rear air vents, Corolla Cross has it even in the lowest trim.

[@braetonwilson4296]

Yep. Corolla Cross has rear air vents and a rear center arm rest with cupholders in all trims. 2023 HR-V has neither in any trim. Corolla Cross, gas and hybrid, is faster and more fuel efficient than this 2023 HR-V.

[@maciejszumny6919]

@@braetonwilson4296 Agree. I don’t care that much about the cupholders, but cool air is important for my dogs, especially now, when I live on the border of Mexico and Texas.

[@webcomment8895]

@@braetonwilson4296 Wrong. Corolla Cross XLE has rear center armrest. L and LE are missing the rear center armrest.

[@wtrdogg20]

@@webcomment8895 But at least you can have them, not like in this HR-V.

[@Flying-Fox19]

@@wtrdogg20 the highest model cost $37k CAD and no rear armrest and air vents, no power seats and power lift gate. Honda blows, so disappointed.

[@frederickcharley3787]

Why is there no dual climate controls for the backseat like come on Honda.

[@davestadt49]

Holy Double Vision, Batman!! This HRV looks like a Ford Escape.

[@mitch7850]

Styling is Porsche Macan. At $30k for a loaded one it’s half the price! Seems like a great ride, nice review!

[@wilmotown]

Did you say it’s nearly 9 inches longer??? That’s a big difference. 9 inches is two thirds the difference between an Elantra and an Accord, or a Miata and a Golf. It’s putting it in a whole different size class. I wish people weren’t so obsessed with interior room without considering exterior, because our urban and suburban areas aren’t getting any less crowded…

[@blue_lancer_es]

that's what I've been saying. not a subcompact

[@rkalla]

Yea was shocked to hear it grew SO MUCH but interior "shrunk slightly"...

[@aqulajana8923]

Completely different size class! It's as big as a rav4 and is nowhere near a subcompact. It's also not near as comfortable as one and gets worse MPG to boot. No rear air vents or rear cupholders available in any trim makes it not very family friendly at all despite being so big.

[@rkalla]

@@aqulajana8923 Exactly! Just doesn't make sense for such a dramatic size gain.. hmmmmm

[@toronado455]

I think most of that extra 9" is in the front clip, so this gen didn't gain anything in passenger or cargo room.

[@jw3885]

It’s nice but… I can’t help feels he sacrifice in economy is massive… doesn’t the civic get basically 40mpg hwy?

[@ArthropodSpidey]

It's an SUV. What else do you expect? 🤦

[@Mr21scott]

That Ford Escape/Escort/Expedition/Excavator/whatever front end HAS to go.

[@2004cyrus]

It’s not going anywhere. Honda settled on it. And I think it works. Much better than what Honda or Toyota usually does.

[@jacobyo99]

@@2004cyrus actually they refreshed the escape and ditched that front end

[@2004cyrus]

@@jacobyo99 true what about the Edge?

[@jacobyo99]

@@2004cyrus edge is being discontinued soon

[@2004cyrus]

@@jacobyo99 Ford is revealing a major refresh this year.

[@bobdegutis302]

Sure wish the fit were still offered. I really like the magic seats and tons of cupholders of my fit.

[@GrumpyBearRawr]

Same here. I have an 08 I would have loved upgrading but instead here I am looking at this model instead.

[@bobdegutis302]

@@GrumpyBearRawr I’ll give the Hrv a look, but more $ and possibly less capable than the fit is a bummer. But maybe it’s just fine. In my mind Honda without a small car is just weird.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Haha this review was amazing.

[@starzzzy22]

I don’t like the front of this HRV. There’s something about the headlight and grill combo that doesn’t do it for me. It looks like a civic but I like the design better on a civic. Also I’m sad to see the magic seats completely gone from Honda’s line up. They were also so useful.

[@muqtadamomodu3357]

Can someone explain to me where the new HRV we saw few months ago is or was that never released cause this car looks different

[@TypeVertigo]

For the second generation, the HR-V meant for the rest of the world is different. That soldiers on with the same platform as the fourth-generation GR Fit (which the US doesn't get, either, but is still sold in Japan and the UK). The US gets what other countries call the ZR-V, and is based on the eleventh-generation (FL?) Civic's bones. This explains the difference in rear suspension (no torsion beam any more) and the increase in size.

[@guilhermetavares4705]

The new global HR-V looks better to me than the new American HR-V, but the interior of this car seems to have a better quality.

[@uccoffee]

Hrv overseas got no sunroof

[@mrgold3591]

Honda needs to get the hybrid model out sooner than later. Getting mid-upper 20s and being underpowered with 10 second 0-60 times isn't what I want. Acura doesn't have an entry level CUV. I wonder if Acura would put their spin on it slot this below the RDX along side the new civic based Integra?

[@cemeterysandwich]

I drove one a week ago and yes it is indeed peppy maybe even spirited it’s fine for normal commuting it’s not trying to be a sports car

[@MrModz88]

everyone is looking at these videos expecting a 300hp hrv lol its crazy what some of these comments are saying lol. I drove one and it felt fine.

[@snoopy178]

Beautiful scenery. Where was this review shot? Pacific Northwest?

[@levigato125]

Stevenson, WA

[@MBisFrenchy]

Poor MPG and 0 - 60 unfortunately. Hopefully the hybrid comes soon. Corolla Cross Hybrid will take that market share.

[@naughtysauce4323]

Not to mention uggo as sin. I don't understand why Honda would spend billions of dollars developing a brand new car for a specific market when the obviously superior version already exist in Europe.

[@MBisFrenchy]

@@naughtysauce4323 Agreed, the European one seems so much better.

[@disco.lemonade]

@@naughtysauce4323 Billions?! Don't be ignorant. The development of a brand new airplane like the A380 would be around $4-$5 billion, and that's seldom seen. In this case, coming from the Civic's new platform, this shouldn't be much money to put together.

[@disco.lemonade]

It should go like that, but we would have to see what it is to actually drive the Corolla Cross Hybrid. Wouldn't be the first time an expected car falls short

[@MBisFrenchy]

@@disco.lemonade Other Markets outside North America already have it.

[@kyrosmike]

Honda and Ford decide to swap front ends?

[@cyclesurf1]

Would love to know where this was filmed? Great scenery

[@azkmn7]

Honda looks best in its class

[@crisantogarcia6646]

Hopefully this comes out in a hybrid.

[@verynick]

Same. I can’t buy another ICE car. Either Hybrid or EV for the future!

[@denault3985]

Decent small SUV, much better than the original. Btw, great video photography by Mike Danger!

[@jayleenaltiery1393]

I just bought mine 2 days ago, still waiting for the HRV to arrive. And today I feel Like I did a wrong purchase after own a Corolla 2022. I hope the HRV works for me 😏

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Great review Micah!😸

[@creakid]

I wonder if its springs/shocks can be installed on the new Civic to raise the ride height, hence cushier ride over speed bumps.

[@jamesgizasson]

I like the way you think. :3

[@gregoryclarke7842]

Thanks for the two-fer. A review and how to make ( fun) review . The HRV is now asking the question: why buy that when this is just as capable.

[@blasebaker]

I like the look. I do not like the tablet that looks like it was stuck on the dash as an afterthought. Blocks seeing out front window?

[@Seivad-zs3hx]

Why is Honda still not giving us panoramic sunroofs in their midsized SUV’s?!

[@harpremdoowa7010]

The Asian variant looks much better

[@guilhermetavares4705]

Global variant*

[@MassagewithSunshine]

Thanks for your review.

[@eduardolabandelo5666]

where is the fog Lights come on Honda

[@philbchrd]

nice but .. corolla cross has hybrid variant with more power and better fuel economy ..

[@Isaachedspeth]

Just got a 2024 HRV. Why do cvt do weird jerks when lightly pressing on gas when going aroundb20-30mph

[@choonhachat]

Did we just get a car review and a video making tutorial?

[@YasssStitch]

13 seconds to 60 in borderline dangerous. Imagine how long it will take with people in the car and/or cargo. Good luck trying to merge on a busy highway on short ramps.

[@kenhoward3512]

You simply need to pray more effectively.

[@JSmith-zr2ve]

it’s more like 10 seconds

[@romeropostali520]

How is this relevant without a Hybrid option?

[@saintsubie6661]

The euro spec Vezel looks much nicer and incorporates CR-V vibes in the back light bar - looks more uniquely Honda. If they brought the Eurospec to the US, it would sell like crazy

[@oscarroolveraa]

Just looked it up, it actually doesn’t look better /: sorry to break it to you

[@swerves]

At first glance, I like it but I don't love it. I know I'm in the minority here, but really wish they'd given us the global version/Vezel instead. That said, looking to downsize from my CR-V and will likely be getting this in the next 2-3 years.

[@foxtrot685]

Yeah, the global model still offers the 1.5T as an option and is based on the fit still, so it has Magic Seat. I really doubt this thing needed to grow THIS much and lose some pretty neat features to gain new sales and stay relevant, the previous one was pretty popular especially post mid cycle update.

[@lindawilson2589]

Warning - there have been approximately 500 instances reported rear windshields blowing out with no warning. I will not be using my rear defogger again. That was a scary explosion.

[@KeithCindyPanama]

4:14 no magic seats less mpg and the average side profile is no sale for us

[@darktinx]

Why is the American one so different from the rest of the world? (The front fascia)

[@levigato125]

Skamania Lodge has a great Sunday brunch.

[@vahabkhademi2142]

Thanks for the review. Are seat positions lower than the previous gen?

[@foxtrot685]

Honda shoulda put the 1.5T in sport trims at the very least. Its based on the civic after all... not like that drivetrain wont fit.

[@georgebanks4360]

I was never a fan of the first-gen HR-V. I wanted to like it, but just couldn't. The second-gen HR-V looks a lot (to me) like a lifted hatchback Civic ... and that's not a bad thing at all. My son has a '22 Civic EX in the new Meteorite Grey and I REALLY like the looks of it.

[@DraaelD]

This seems like Micah is about to quit KBB lol.

[@KeithCindyPanama]

Liked the side profile of the last year model

[@davidchilin-pineda5315]

which model is this? It seems like it is not the base model because there is a sunroof

[@Czech801]

i'm gonna trade in my 2020 Hyundai Kona SEL to hrv, this looks lovely

[@Glenningway]

I like the look of this, I saw some last year models with the wood trim interiors. Sure, there's an audience for that but I think it's a dated look. 24k MSRP? So my local dealerships will add 8-10k on top of that before anything else during the negotiation. Oy.

[@56585656587]

Nice recipe, I can do this as well. Here comes another journalist.

[@elijahjenkins1669]

Do you have to get the highest trim to get a moon roof?

[@Slim1986]

Now Honda, you know you could've put the 1.5 T in. Or at least give us an Hybrid option

[@dericanslum1696]

...try to learn something from that reverse shift in philosophy...

[@MrSupernova111]

Cure looking car. My Accord is dying so I might get one of these to save up for an Acura RDX down the road.

[@judethaddaeus9742]

I like the new styling, but I’m actually pretty surprised at how many of the original car’s interesting features are sacrificed with only minor and incremental improvements elsewhere. We were thinking of getting an HR-V to replace our 2018 Fit (because Honda has killed it off, and the HR-V was supposed to be the next best thing), but if the car is significantly bigger, but yields no more interior room, has much worse fuel economy, but only about 10% more power to offset the additional bulk, it’s definitely left itself out of the running for our next vehicle. Sorry Honda. You bunted on this one.

[@mrcactus245]

I think the HR-V is ok by itself, but yeah, it has definatly lost its roots and has just became a CR-V-fit hybrid, they should have kept the fit

[@adamesd3699]

@@mrcactus245 Did you see how poorly the Fit-based HRV performed in recent IIHS crash tests? Honda had to go to a more substantial platform. I’ve seen reviews that explain that this is the reason it grew on the outside more than the inside - more space for crunch zones, etc. I’m not saying Honda designed the new HRV specifically for the new crash tests, but the trend was clear.

[@mrcactus245]

@@adamesd3699 yeah thats a good point, but they still should have kept the fit

[@Charles31822]

The Ford Maverick seems to be the replacement of the Honda Fit for the of Swiss Army Knife of cars title. Less $$, higher mpg and significantly more cargo capacity. Honda spent too much on soft touch interior finishes and ran out of money for the basics. There is a lot of potential and engine space for this car as a hybrid though.

[@tyrinjoyce]

I wonder if they'll offer a trailsport model.

[@toronado455]

7:09 that's very interesting. I'm not sure I would have noticed.

[@Flfreedom]

Their can be only ONE High…REVIEWER…He’s the best.

[@Just-a-guy926]

Interior dimensions are nearly identical in the HR-V and Civic hatchback.

[@Jorge_V_]

My Honda HRV sport just died on me, didn’t give me any signs of anything, how’s that possible?

[@Raven0519]

why can't Honda offer at least a 6-speed auto instead of CVT?

[@jamesgizasson]

Or better yet, a 6MT!

[@isaacashurov365]

can you tell my if this 2L portal inject or direct inject i really hope it portal inject

[@XXtheJUMPoffXX]

Don’t buy this now, wait for an engine upgrade

[@lawdog516]

Another great review Micah, does this vehicle have that dreaded engine “start/stop” system? If so, is there a button to disable it, I can’t find this info anywhere, thanks

[@starzzzy22]

Idk about the new HrV but my CRV has a button so you can turn off the start/stop. I would think the new HRV would have the same feature.

[@lawdog516]

@@starzzzy22 Thanks, from everything I researched it doesn’t look like it has that system. Tomorrow I’m looking at a Platinum white HR-V Sport so I’ll know more and report back in case anyone else was wondering.

[@upyours6000]

Is the awd worth it?

[@인간조무사-c7z]

Yes I miss magic seat too. Thank you

[@sammyt3514]

This car is too large for its supposed category now; it's exactly the same size as the Mazda CX-5 and only a couple of inches shorter than the RAV4! If I wanted a subcompact SUV, I'd get something the size of the Mazda CX-30, Corolla Cross or Subaru CrossTrek and if I wanted an SUV this size, I'd much sooner get the CX-5/RAV4, especially since I think the HR-V was hit with an ugly stick. Finally, the powertrain is dangerously weak for a car that size; 138 lb-ft of torque is even less than the smaller Corolla Cross which has 151 lb-ft yet is widely considered slow. What was Honda thinking??

[@djSmokeShow]

I agree, that is dangerously low power for merging on the interstate.

[@jimthumerzs2301]

No rear seat A/C vents is a stupid, deal-breaking oversight.

[@ryangraney9892]

No stick shift?

[@biscuitninja]

Ahhh... no "magic" seats, add those in!

[@dave0z96]

I was going to buy one but I won’t since they got rid of the magic seats . I’ll buy a 2022

[@mhoroky]

The 2022 has less horsepower, and a less robust CVT transmission. That's the trade off.

[@toronado455]

7:29 😂 🆗🆒✅ But you missed an opportunity to demo the touch activated dome light. 😉

[@angelrodriguezfigueroa7651]

WTF why is Honda making their cars look like a FORD escape? If the new CR-V looks anything like this I’m going back to JEEP!!!

[@ПавелЕпифанцевъ]

Took it for test-drive today, so, I'm was not impressed. Not enough acceleration for me (but it's ok for a quiet retiree ride), a lot of motor noise from high RPM because of CVT (there is some soundproofing under the hood), rather unpleasant vibration throughout the car when you stand at a traffic light - in my opinion this is unacceptable. The car made in Mexico, don't know about quality and reliability, also the load on the engine and transmission due to more weight and AWD will increase compared to the Civic... The dealership in Colorado asked for $31.115 for Sport Trim with AWD (they add $1654 to price) which is a lot for car like this I guess. So, fair price in my mind for this Car should be no more than $25-28 at the exit with all taxes. There was no desire to buy (especially for this price).

[@MrModz88]

lol this person is pasting this comment on all of the reviews for the hrv. Literally just saw this comment on a different video and someone replied and said none of this was true.

[@ПавелЕпифанцевъ]

@@MrModz88 Nobody stops you from buying, go and buy.😄 I warned people by leaving comments under various videos that this car is not worth the attention of a person who loves cars. For all the time there was only one fan who liked this car, probably he did not drive anything before and does not know anything about comfort.

[@jorgesoto9755]

its true.. mpg is horrible nothing like Honda Said..... feels like take forever for reach 60 mph

[@nathanael27]

5:17 - holy HR-V..

[@salkhseth2571]

No fog light

[@bahhaziz]

New cars are here 🤔 so why used cars prices aren't falling !!!

[@POVVisuals]

Didn't know Honda Sorento is a thing.

[@Bling_The_Visual_Creator]

The silent "R" makes it sound like you're saying H"I"V

[@00ur21]

STARTING AT 24K. NOT INCLUDING DESTINATION CHARGES AND CRAZY MARKUP! EXCLUSIVELY ON HONDA!

[@uccoffee]

How bad is 0-60? Zrv overseas, hate having different name around the world

[@Iegend17]

$1200 destination. I remember when it was $995 in the HRV

[@Dolomite1]

No Bose speakers and no lumbar support 😥

[@sokhanchhun9470]

So I bought the 2021 Honda Civic hatchback sport and then a couple months late I see the 2022 and the Burst Blue or whatever color it's called just annoyed me... cus the dealer didn't tell me about that but then he is a dealer... he's all about himself, but that car is sweet looking... and now that I just watch the video of the HR-V video and I feel like kicking myself, this is sick too... dammit!!!

[@rxmiii_]

The Honda HR-V is a great vehicle, and this second-gen is no different. My only gripe with the HR-V is its exterior styling, mostly because of how stunning the UK variant looks. The interior is a bit 50-50, but the US variant looks better.

[@lizabel9301]

Interesting 🤔. I think it's called ZR-V in Germany))

[@jj5515]

HRV finally looks attractive lol