2024 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid - POV Ownership First Impressions, Fuel Economy (3D Binaural Audio)

Wear headphones! This video is recorded using binaural microphones to give you the most realistic “test drive” experience! In this video, I discuss my impressions of our new 2024 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid after two weeks of ownership racking up 750 miles. You'll hear about fuel economy, all the features, and some things I like and don't like about the CR-V. Stay tuned, a longer full POV review is coming, along with anything that happens along the way.
MSRP: $39,600 USD
Special thanks to Germain Honda of College Hills in Wooster, Ohio for providing a painless purchasing experience and not charging any markups.
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Performance
-204-hp Hybrid Powertrain
-Real Time AWD
-4-Mode Drive System incl. Snow, Sport, and ECON Modes
Exterior
-18-Inch Gloss-Black Alloy Wheels
-Power Tailgate
-Roof Rails
-Full LED Headlights
-Dual Chrome Exhaust Finishers
Interior
-Leather-Trimmed Seats w/Orange Stitching
-Heated Front Seats
-One Touch Power Moonroof
-8 Speaker, 320-Watt Audio System
-Power Front Seats w/Driver’s Memory Seat
-Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
-Reclining, Fold-Down 60/40 Split Rear Seatback
-Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel w/Orange Stitching
Technology
-Wireless Apple CarPlay®
-Wireless Android Auto™
-Wireless Phone Charger
-Smart Entry w/Walk Away Auto Lock®
-Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
-Front and Rear USB Ports
-9-Inch Color Touch-Screen
-Push Button Start
Safety & Alerts
-Collision Mitigation Braking System™
-Road Departure Mitigation System
-Blind Spot Information System w/Cross Traffic Monitor
-Multi-Angle Rearview Camera
-Adaptive Cruise Control w/ Low-Speed Follow
-Lane Keeping Assist System
-Traffic Sign Recognition
-Parking Sensors
#review #pov #asmr
0:00 Interior/Exterior/Under The Hood Impressions
5:21 Fuel Economy
5:49 POV Driving Impressions

[@PaulsPlace]

Check out the 5,000 Mile update here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mV7Zh3xmd6hpjZosi=F50d0y5XqB9UypTl

[@leek617]

Great review, thanks for sharing! I just brought this model and trim and love it so far! It’s so quiet like you mentioned

[@rickytecon5726]

Thank you. Going this week to test drive this model.

[@DrJake48]

Thanks Paul. Very informative. I use to work in Wooster and drove by Honda in College Hills for years.

[@liveoak7838]

thanks for the review

[@TheKarantan]

Great review. Thank you

[@starmanx25]

Damn this was a great video. Thank you!

[@VoicesofMusic]

Great vid tx

[@DoxArb]

Thank you for this review! I’m looking to get the same model with front wheel drive. Mainly do city and highway driving in Texas so not too worried about snow.

[@jefff7287]

thanks very much for an actually good owner's review!

[@johnmartin7158]

Awesome vehicle. Both Honda and Toyota are extremely reliable.

[@scottkramer481]

I've owned 7 Hondas. My daughter just bought this one and it is by far, the most comfortable car I've ever sat in. These seats are unbelievably comfortable.

[@karen-marialegre3361]

Just purchased my brand new 2024 c r v hybrid sport- L in Canyon River blue. I absolutely love it !it is very quiet and I love the ride feels high end. I had owned 3 CRVs in the past.

[@vprrealtor6244]

agreed. how much did you pay for it?

[@markim2545]

Just purchased a 2024 CR V Hybrid Sport L. Absolutely love this car! Honda has knocked it out of the park!!

[@vprrealtor6244]

it will be my first crv ever. how much did you pay for it?

[@bogscab2]

Thanks, we also got the same CR-V model last month. I'm glad.

[@vprrealtor6244]

how much did you pay for it?

[@pamstickler4102]

I just ordered the Sport Touring Hybrid in that brilliant Still Night Pearl Blue, I’m excited!

[@vprrealtor6244]

awesome. how much did you pay for it?

[@marathonkev]

Great video describing features of your car. I just ordered a 2024 Sport L hybrid in Still Night Pearl and VERY eager to take delivery. I'll be coming from a 2007 Toyota Matrix to my new CRV, so will be quite an upgrade. 😊

[@NoneNone_]

How long is the wait from order til delivery

[@marathonkev]

I ended up getting a call just days after I posted that comment! I'm VERY happy with my new 2024 CRV! @@NoneNone_

[@Peter-df1br]

Thanks for the video. I too would enjoy your dash cam installation video when you can.

[@PaulsPlace]

I’ll try to film it this week!

[@PaulsPlace]

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[@FlameMirage]

I am waiting for my CRV here in Australia. Unfortunately they only come in top spec for the hybrid model, otherwise I would definitely not mind saving some money. :) Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@1vegasdood]

Hey Paul....1st off...thanks for the prompt to use headphones....I have never done that with a KZbin video and yes, it sounds amazing and so realistic. I have pretty much been a hard core Volvo wagon owner and currently drive a V90 T6 which is great but their screen dash layout has never warmed me over...their 2025+ cars are pushing everything to an oversized IPAD in the middle with ZERO driver console...😲 The other thing that Volvo owners have FOREVER lamented about is no glasses compartment like my previous Subaru Outbacks and your CRV. You wouldn't think that is a big issue (OEM's thought process probably) but it IS for owners. I also appreciated in your review without over-hyped puffery.....just the real deal but your words are very car-centric for car people like me. I think this will my next car next year. Thanks for the review.

[@PaulsPlace]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate the feedback!

[@user-um2iv8gi6i]

The Honda angels - lol. I absolutely LOVE my 2024 Touring Hybrid in Canyon River Blue. Like you were tried a Rav 4 and didn't care for it. Immediately loved the CRV

[@santhuhyd]

What is the price?

[@vprrealtor6244]

agreed. im looking to get one soon. how much did you pay for it?

[@debkleinschmidt4490]

I suggest you go to a dealer and work out a deal. When we purchased there were no deals to be made.

[@davidhanson3345]

Well done, I got the sport hybrid CRV for $33.000.00 including extra cost for fancy white paint. Best vehicle I have ever owned. I get 43mpg average, including city and rural driving, although I drive reasonably. Best vehicle I have ever owned.

[@vladislavaleksandruk7327]

What was your total OTD? Were you able to negotiate?

[@dav31078]

@@vladislavaleksandruk7327 where I live, they're all sold before they reach the dealer. Hard to get a discount with that going on. I got the Hybrid sport for msrp, but feel like it was worth every penny.

[@vv-cv6ud]

That’s very low price in this market , from where did you bought.? Thanks

[@davidanderson8469]

No flat yet? Really Honda? I'd buy one tomorrow if the engineers would have supplied a space saver spare.

[@carrrrrrrlos3306]

How did you get that price?!

[@bigbufobufo]

I’ve grown used to the reversing sound on these Honda hybrids. I’ve heard them in the parking lots to know it’s a Honda hybrid. It sounds futuristic.

[@dompirrotta8540]

Thanks for this review 🙏 I also am considering this or the rav4

[@PaulsPlace]

Drive them both! We considered a Rav4 as well

[@johnmartin7158]

I have a Rav, but anyway I’m really impressed with this Honda.

[@retlawv1]

I lost my 2015 Honda CRV when was tboned me in a june collision(no personal injuries). I loved my 2015 model and had intended to drive it a few more years. I did not intend to buy another Honda but after test driving the 2023 touring hybrid, I fell in love with this car and I am not sorry for my purchase. i like the instrumentation much more than my 2015 model and it drives well and is super quiet which I appreciate. I have pretty much the same opinion on the vehicle. It's my first Hybrid vehicle and like the way that it drives.

[@lazyrider6918]

2015 Cr-V Ex AWD owner here. Really like these new models, but I paid $13k for mine used with 65K miles pre pandemic and am SO HAPPY that I don't need to buy a car now. I can sell my Cr-v with 109K for more than I paid for it in this crazy market. Just put new Goodyear Weatherready tires and replaced rear struts. Basic maintenance and replacing wearable parts. Runs and looks new and I hope to not need to replace for a long time but if I had to, I would get this new Hybrid as well. Hope they are as reliable as mine over the long haul.

[@retlawv1]

@@lazyrider6918 great for you. I received a 23,300 dollar payout from my insurance company for my totalled 2015 CRV(Canadian dollars). I did debate on whether to buy another used one, I do not drive a lot but I kind of wanted a new car and could afford it without taking a loan, so I splurged. So far I am happy with the purchase. I was happy with the 2015 as well. My 2015 was an EX-L model and I paid 40,000 for it new including tax in December of 2014.

[@TwistinFool]

Lol the avas system is kinda of funny. I like it..sounds like a spaceship

[@richardlau2447]

I like this CRV hybrid. Did you look at the RAV4 hybrid? Maybe there weren’t any on the lot. Thanks for showing your car. Wish I could drive both before deciding to get the feel.

[@tyronejohn6291]

I like the sound futurerestic

[@ABC-hi3fy]

Tried seats and was comfortable

[@user-bd2ut3sl8d]

I purchased a 2024 CRV Hybrid after test driving a new Toyota RAV. Both nice but the Honda fit and finish is much better.

[@vprrealtor6244]

I luv it. How much did you pay for it?

[@tyronejohn6291]

a very good car good mileage in my sport touring getting up to 43mpg good handling and braking is better than kia & hynandi

[@sabrinasaldivar7748]

I bought one last month exactly like yours for 41k. I think you got a pretty good deal. I was almost sure there were no mark ups on mine but I was wrong. I'm in Houston, TX.

[@praveenkumar6450]

AWD or Fwd?

[@caseycarr1373]

The passenger seat is power also in our 2024 CRV Hybrid Sport-L, in the USA.

[@walterandrews3077]

The passenger seat is only 4-way adjustable. The seats are not as comfortable as the 2018 Subaru Outback we traded for the 2024 CRV.

[@rickbaker7271]

Thanks for your video well informed. I was thinking that it only had 204 horsepower ?And then you forgot to mention that it had a 1000 pounds towing capacity. Then talk about the seat belt in the back center seat, I thought that was interesting when I found out how it snaps out of the way.👍 Me and my wife are thinking about purchasing the sport turning from Voss Honda, So we can have all the extra goodies and working towards the future EV

[@scott8919]

He used the ratings for the last-gen model.

[@sekhark3841]

Good review. What camera did you use?

[@PaulsPlace]

Thanks! GoPro Hero 11. Piece of crap honestly haha

[@shawnwinget2337]

Looking at getting a Sport hybrid. Waiting for the local dealer to get one in that I can drive one but I am almost certainly going to get one. Currently have a Bronco Sport which I love, it's just a cool looking rig. But I live in WA and gas is almost $5 a gallon. The BS gets around 23 around town so getting upper 30's to 40 will be really nice. Hoping for urban gray as they have one in transit.

[@dleonf2832]

I recently got a 2023 CRV Sport and you’re going to like the gas mileage. I average 44 in city and 33hwy. Doing mainly city driving, I can go 1 1/2 to 2 wks before stopping at gas station.

[@shawnwinget2337]

@@dleonf2832 I ended up getting the Urban Gray one a week ago. Got to the dealer as they were unloading it from the truck. So far over 140 miles around town I am getting about 35 mpg. Using the left paddle to engage extra regen whenever I can. Also experimenting using B mode. I find myself much more conscious of my driving habits trying to get that number up.

[@RickKruger]

Paul, I love the way that you do your videos. Do you use a GoPro tied to your forehead or how are you doing the camera? Thank you.

[@PaulsPlace]

Thanks! My inspiration was originally from Winding Road Magazine’s channel back in the day. I use a ball cap with a hat clip on the front of it with the GoPro attached. It rests against my forehead.

[@RickKruger]

@@PaulsPlace i’ve been using a gimbal and with having to hold it it’s not very convenient whatsoever. I don’t know why I have not thought of the ball cap but love the convenience and being able to look exactly where you’re talking and wanting people to focus I sell cars at Don Ayres Honda and also think the idea would be great to do short demonstrations for people that inquire for information online. Keep doing a great job and just realized we’re only a few hours away as I’m in Fort Wayne Indiana.

[@mustafahussain5816]

I bought 2023 crv EXL it cost me around 39500 and it’s worth extra features and brown leather damn best decision so far

[@PaulsPlace]

Congrats! That’s awesome!

[@ironsoman]

What dashcam did you buy, we like your setup.

[@PaulsPlace]

Garmin DashCam Mini 2! Thank you.

[@norbertmaron3635]

Iam thinking about buying this vehicle on just the sport touring,but I've read so so many stories here on U TUBE about the lithium batteries going bad to cold cold weather or hot hot weather when it comes time to replace them with the 8year 100,000 miles battery warranty there is a catch to this warranty situation about the lithium batteries,any advice b4 I spend that kinda $$$ for this vehicle!!😊😊😊😊

[@pamtaylor-harris1010]

Hi Paul, thanks for the review! I’m looking at the Honda CR-V to replace my car. You are correct about the loud sound of the AVAX system. My neighbor who leaves for work at 4:00am, everyday I hear this car, the sound is annoying especially at 4:00 am. Is there a control for adjusting the sound?

[@PaulsPlace]

No problem! There is no control for adjusting the sound unfortunately.

[@envision2k]

Turn on the defroster and it forces the engine on, and therefore no AVAS for times when you want to be quiet. It's much louder in reverse.

[@user-ny7cs2dx1g]

I’ve test driven both the Sport and Sport-L. They both drive similar it’s just a matter of options. The bad thing right now is the high interest rates. I currently have a 2022 CRV with a rate of 3.5%. So I decided not to buy a new CRV for right now. But these CRV’s drive better than all the other brands. I recommend them.

I did a test drive and it was awesome. We have totally different trim names in Europe. There is "Elegance", "Advance" and "Advance Tech". I don't know which one corresponds to yours. Probably "Elegance". I googled but could not find it.

[@PaulsPlace]

I need to visit Europe, you all have cool trim level names and cooler options 😂

[@MindyT135]

I was in the parking lot at work and coworker said it sounded like I was driving a space ship

[@DeflectionMode]

Nice video Paul, I just bought the same vehicle, 2024 CR-V Sport L Hybrid and there is a constant rattle inside it. Are you having this problem too? It sounds like it's coming from the passenger's windshield top right or perhaps the passenger side vent area. Also when braking I have found that I need to keep my distance from other vehicles more than with other vehicles, because it's very difficult to brake. Also you mentioned you like to drive on B instead of D, is that what you do all the time?

[@PaulsPlace]

That doesn’t sound right at all, you should probably get that checked out. Do you live in a cold climate? Sometimes rattles happen when it’s cold out. That’s interesting, I don’t feel it difficult to brake. The pedal feels natural and progressive, like a normal car. Yep! I drive around in B, I enjoy not having to use the brakes haha Thanks for watching!

[@DeflectionMode]

Thanks for responding, apparently the visors in the 2023 and 2024 Honda CR-V are a bit different than the 2008 CR-V and 2020 CR-V's which I also owned in the past. I placed the garage door opener on the visors of all these vehicles, and the rattle I was hearing came from the same exact garage door opener placed at the same area of the visor. The rattling sound I was hearing on the passenger side apparently was the movement of the garage door opener from the vibrations while driving. As far as the brakes go, I figured out the proper using of the paddle shifters behind the steering wheel. The vehicle can be slowed down quite a bit even without applying the brakes. @@PaulsPlace

[@angusmacdonald5300]

Do when the regen paddle is at max, type car slows quite a bit - do the brake lights come on to let following driver know! I know it’s not the actual brake, just wondered. TIA

[@vprrealtor6244]

may i ask how much you paid for it? Im looking to get the same one soon :)

[@user-um2iv8gi6i]

How do you get your mileage details on your infotainment centre? I can bring up the first part like you did but I can't see where I can look at the miles per gallon etc.

[@PaulsPlace]

It’s under the trip computer app! Are you in the US? It might be different in EU.

[@ep081598]

If you have pets, I like the louder noise to alert them to move. Yes, you need to train them first about the dangers of cars.

[@actionvj]

With the highway driving your wife does, any concern about there being no spare tire? Did you consider adding runflats? Thanks!

[@PaulsPlace]

Nope! We have HondaCare roadside for that stuff, I wouldn’t want her out changing a tire by herself anyways. People are crazy!

[@actionvj]

@@PaulsPlace Got it. Thanks for the reply. 👍🏾

[@aspecreviews]

The "B" mode will not save on brake pads and rotors. The brakes on this hybrid CR-V are drive-by wire, so the braking is controlled by the computer and it will use all regenerative braking if it can. I'm not sure how the "B" mode works on the CR-V hybrid, but my 2002 Prius throws energy away by spinning the engine in "B" mode. It somewhat reduces battery charging (because it is throwing some of the energy it could put into the battery as heat and noise) and will destroy MPG.

[@30kShane]

Hey Paul, wondering where you got details about driving in B mode regularly. I’ve driven hybrids a bunch and always understood B mode was basically low gear for big hills or snow. Could you point me to where you found details outlining this use case?

[@PaulsPlace]

From my understanding, the B mode works completely different on the CRV hybrid compared to others. It just basically turns it into a “one pedal driving” mode. I don’t feel any transmission difference (like low range) when in this mode. I got this from the owners manual.

[@30kShane]

@@PaulsPlace right on! This is cool. I drive an EV with one pedal driving and have been considering swapping out for a CRV. This is a big nice to have for me. Thanks for the details!!

[@cre8ivjay]

I have a 206 Civic and have never used brake hold. What scenarios does it come in handy? I just never saw the need, but maybe I'm missing something?

[@PaulsPlace]

Drive thrus and any line! It’s so nice to not hold your foot on the brake. Kinda lazy now that I’m thinking about it but it’s a cool feature 😂

[@cre8ivjay]

@@PaulsPlace I never really thought about the effort I put in when holding the brake. Thanks! :)

[@Festus2022]

? does it have a spare tire?

[@PeacefulPAPA]

Does the Sports-L Hybrid have the acoustic glass in the front? I believe the Sports Touring does and may be even better with noise isolation. Glad to see the Sports-L does well with road noise.

[@PaulsPlace]

Yes it does!

[@PeacefulPAPA]

Follow up question is does it have the acoustic glass on the front side windows?@@PaulsPlace

[@PaulsPlace]

That's a good question, I think that's only reserved for the touring. @@PeacefulPAPA

[@mediumdun18]

have u had a chance to try the touring trim. Is the reduce3d noise significant enough to justify the cost?@@PaulsPlace

[@francescos6101]

differente da quella venduta in europa , la leva del cambio automatico ad esempio

[@simooumeksa8804]

Hi Paul, I have Honda CR V EXL 2023 and I would like to install a dash camera,but my biggest concern is that I don’t want to see hanging wires in front of me. So how did you connect that dash camera without a hanging wires. Thank you .

[@PaulsPlace]

Hi! I tucked it into the headliner and ran it down the passenger side A Pillar, then ran it underneath the glove box, along the center console, and plugged it into a USB C port in the back. It’s pretty easy, I’ll probably do a KZbin short on it showing how to.

[@simooumeksa8804]

@@PaulsPlace please do it, that would good to see how it works. Thank you so much Paul.

[@Mike606S]

did you have any issues with the 2022 VW?

[@PaulsPlace]

Yeah, head gasket failure that led to a engine rebuild. It was under warranty, but lots of people were reporting it happening again after getting it fixed the first time.

[@khanhle-vu2hh]

Look like a mini honda Pilot

[@Cobalt-pl2mo]

How's the low/high beams? I have a 2024 gas model and the low beams do not seem bright enough

[@PaulsPlace]

They’re okay. I’d say adequate. High beams are good though.

[@Cobalt-pl2mo]

@@PaulsPlace thank you, I thought it was just mine. These aren’t bright led for the low beam. I have to drive with the highs

[@enriquejamesd.martin7117]

still no extra tires :(

[@beeslandscaping]

They have to make that sound it’s law with electric and hybrids

[@yongutsa]

Paul, 39K you paid before or after TTL?

[@PaulsPlace]

Before!

[@exantelaw]

Are you aware of any downside to driving the car in B-mode all the time? I have a Tesla as my other car, and I love driving single pedal, but Honda isn’t super descriptive on its B-mode in the manual.

[@PaulsPlace]

The only downside is you cannot use cruise control, which is so stupid. That’s it.

[@envision2k]

In D mode, regenerative braking goes back to zero each time you accelerate. In B mode, whatever level of regen you were at last time is kept each time you are off the throttle. There are 4 levels of regen, and you can easily set it using the paddles.

[@aj_aka_alan]

My understanding is that you should not use exclusively in B mode.. You should compare your mileage in normal mode vs snow mode. On my Ford Maverick Hybrid, I get better mileage in slippery mode. 8:33 no, my Maverick does better mileage wise and it's a truck. And more room in it. And I paid $32k for top of the line trim. 12:18 what is that sticker on the window? Can't you rip it off? How annoying is it that the back windows don't go all the way down?

[@vprrealtor6244]

$32K out the door? that's an awesome deal you got. which trim was yours?

[@altonmarsh]

My dealer says they have a CRV hybrid touring sport at their dealership which Honda has agreed to re-purchase. Do you know what sort of problems it might’ve had to cause that? They didn’t volunteer any information. I’ve heard that there was some difficulty on a similar model concerning the hybrid system, or its motor. That’s not this one.

[@PaulsPlace]

It’s probably a lemon. Happens with every manufacturer, probably just a dud. I don’t know if any issues of the 2.0 Hybrid System, they seem pretty bulletproof.

[@cormaro13]

Nothing wrong with the engine , steering rack and pinion or steering gearbox , know problems on the Facebook forums , part are on back order til April Makes me hesitant to buy one cause even the 2024 are affect

[@postive-vibes]

Overall, the Sport L hybrid is solid, but I had to take mine back, because I hated the front seats (could just be my body type). I liked so much about the vehicle, but I couldn't stick with it because of the hard foam of the seats that pressed against my legs and butt after being on the road 10 - 15 minutes.

[@jamo_montana1628]

Whats your body style your height weight ?

[@postive-vibes]

6 foot, 190 lbs. @@jamo_montana1628

[@hilzkonak6939]

How do you return a car u buy

[@postive-vibes]

Long, painful story. I took a loss on the car unfortunately. @@hilzkonak6939

[@pttthhh]

​@@jamo_montana1628what's funny is the comment above is about how it's the most comfortable car they'd ever say in..

[@dukejukebox775]

I was looking at CRV Hybrid or CX5 GT and for 10K less I get more bang for buck in CX5.Heated and cooling front seats, memory driver seat,heated rear seats and bose sound system and vehicle Made in Japan.I am not sure about Hondas made in US.

[@cormaro13]

But way less gas and space , the cx5 is a good suv but I’m only getting 24mpg and the space is alright but more gas is needed lol

[@renzodelacruz7281]

Is that a dash cam on the windshield? If so what is it?

[@PaulsPlace]

Yep! It’s a Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2. Highly recommended, they’re reliable and easy to use.

[@Pacific222]

Is your dash cam connected to a rear view as well, or only forward? Would love a installation video. You're a great videographer!

[@PaulsPlace]

Thank you! I really appreciate that. It's only forward, I'll do an installation video soon!@@Pacific222

[@PaulsPlace]

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[@garynapoli3042]

What size wheels when I got my pilot sport they had one of them on the lot and the sales person told me to spend the extra thousand for the touring

[@GenericAccountVLR]

How have you liked the touring model? I’m considering that or the L

[@garynapoli3042]

@@GenericAccountVLR I ended up getting a 23 sport and then trading it in for a 24 passport elite I got an extra four certified preowned three years old 28,000 miles 39 out the door 5000 negative equity 3800 miles on my trade gave me 42 500 and then sold it back to Honda

[@sansin6250]

Any idea how this vehicle drives on snow?

[@PaulsPlace]

Not yet. Will let you know!

[@samuelnair6527]

How do you manage without a spare tire?

[@PaulsPlace]

Roadside assistance!

[@dougpratt3562]

The same way you manage without bringing a spare mechanic.

[@one_hoop]

While not having a spare is discomforting, I am fairly old and have used a spare tire maybe once in my life? This car is not suitable for true off-roading where it could be more difficult to get help. Another factor is that we all have cell phones now, whereas 20-25 years ago you may have been at the mercy of the next car to drive by!

[@spencer4708]

Do you notice any steering issues? I love the car but the driving experience has been miserable. I feel like I’m fighting the car to stay in the lane and it moves all over the road.

[@PaulsPlace]

Not at all, is your lane keeping assists on?

[@thepiecesfit5049]

It's real disappointing Honda didn't somehow work in a spare into this vehicle. While roadside assistance works, you will get stranded without cell service. You have to figure out ways to sacrifice cargo space or roof rack and sacrifice mpg performance hit to carry a spare. Love everything else about this vehicle.

[@brianmanning9271]

Where would you put it?

[@thepiecesfit5049]

​@@brianmanning9271Plenty of vehicles have tires under the car close to the bumper. The battery does not take up the entire cargo compartment under the cover. This would be up to the Honda engineers. Seems to me like they had 4 years to improve on the original design but somehow was not made a priority.

[@hi-line8195]

I disagree with the hybrid as a transition. with all the challenges that come with EVs (charging, range etc..) this hybrid set up that simply needs a quick infrequent fuel fill up is vastly superior

[@louyht7]

Is this CR-V Hybrid sluggish especially going up hill?

[@PaulsPlace]

Not at all, I’ve read about that too and I have no idea what they’re talking about. I don’t live in a particularly hilly area but it’s not flat either. I’ll keep you updated if this happens to me.

[@louyht7]

@@PaulsPlace Ah thanks. What's the difference between sport hybrid and Sport-L hybrid?

[@PaulsPlace]

Sport L is essentially a Touring without the larger wheels, Bose stereo, and heated steering wheel. I think it’s the best value.

[@louyht7]

@@PaulsPlace Ohh I see, thanks you. I'm buying sport L then

[@louyht7]

@@PaulsPlace Last question should I buy Sport L with AWD?

[@guhoya19]

when you say you paid 39k，did you mean otd 39k or just the car excluding fees and taxes

[@PaulsPlace]

Excluding taxes and fees.

[@guhoya19]

​@@PaulsPlaceThanks. That makes me feel a lot better 😂 I paid MSRP 39k as well. Plus taxes, the OTD was ~ $42k. If you paid 39k OTD, I would go and have a fight with my dealer

[@quadcityracing]

Curious, what your insurance cost on the new crv

[@guhoya19]

Thanks for the question. I pay $106 per month, not sure if it's high or low. I bundle the car insurance together with my home insurance

[@quadcityracing]

@@guhoya19seems great

[@LeaveMeAlone669]

OK I like the new CRV but why would you sell a 2022 Volkswagen Taos it has actually a lot of space. How do you need more room? That’s what I need to understand.

[@PaulsPlace]

It was very unreliable and required a engine rebuild at 20k miles. The trunk was pretty tiny with our roadside assistance stuff too, plus the backseats in the CRV are WAY more comfy for passengers.

[@brianwhitney9181]

No spare tire! Pray the flat kit works because if your tire is not repaired with the kit you are SOL.

[@PaulsPlace]

We have roadside assistance, I wouldn’t want my wife changing a tire by herself on the side of the road anyways these days.

[@brianwhitney9181]

@@PaulsPlace What if the road side assistance can't fix your tire then you are having to tow it to a Dealer to replace the tire. The spare tire option gives you the ability to at least continue to drive the vehicle to the Dealer or elsewhere to repair or replace the tire.

[@PaulsPlace]

@@brianwhitney9181 honestly I’m fine with that. Safer for my wife.

[@Driver732]

10:04, they probably heard you and didn't care. Some cyclists just feel like they own the road and then wonder why they got hit. Not to say drivers are always in the right either, gotta share the road.

[@VJChax56]

Where’s the spare tire ?

[@PaulsPlace]

There is none, for “efficiency”.

[@Pstmstr]

How many flats have you changed on the road in the last 5 years? 0 for me.

[@PaulsPlace]

Yeah I’ll second that. I’ve been driving over 18 years and haven’t had a single flat, knock on wood. I have roadside assistance as well though.

[@johnmartin7158]

@@PaulsPlaceI normally change my tires once they’re half worn, mainly for the reasons I don’t wanna flatly. Rav has spare, nevertheless I’ve never had flatties. Like you, in my country, Toyota and Honda does a free breakdown services along with my insurance. Happy nu year from NZ.

[@user-nz8hj2vs9c]

A nice car for sure but the automotive future is not EV but hydrogen. Trust me)

[@formerlyknownashammerofthegods]

Looks like a Volvo.

[@PaulsPlace]

It really does at certain angles. Not a bad thing haha

[@aj_aka_alan]

My wife doesn't like the orange stitching. How obvious is it? If you lay your phone in the charging tray, doesn't it flop all over the place? Bad design.

[@PaulsPlace]

It’s not very obvious. And nope! Stays put!

[@Fred-F4]

my 2014 crv gets 29 mpg combined, 39 is not that impressive in my opinion

[@abhisekmohanty4959]

its a big SUV, what exactly are you expecting? 40mpg is great for any SUV

[@envision2k]

If you drive the average of about 1,000 miles per month (12k/year), you'll save about 2 gallons of gas per week, or 100+ gallons per year. Plug in the price of gas where you live and it's going to save $400-$500 per year right away, and gas prices will probably continue to rise. The hybrid is also much quicker with 247 lb-ft of torque compared to 179 on the gas models. Hybrids are also much quieter, and lower on emissions... if that's important to you.

[@stevehoppenjan]

If you got a 33% pay raise, would that be impressive?

[@user-lx4sz8vp6f]

Paul your video was informative however i did not appreciate your comment about cyclists. As a Wayne County resident and avid cyclist i was disappointed and offended. One of the joys of living in this area is that we give space to each other. Your comments basically communicated the notion that cyclists don’t belong on the road. Doug

[@PaulsPlace]

Hey Doug, thanks for commenting and watching. Nice to hear from a local! However, I didn’t make this comment offhanded with no experience. I’m a biker myself (1000+ miles last year on a road bike), I have no issues sharing the road. According to Ohio R.C. 4511.55 no more than two cyclists may ride side by side. If a lane is too narrow to safely travel side by side (which this was), single file rules must be followed. The lane was too narrow to ride side by side safely. Thanks for your input. I care about cyclist safety. I’ve watched two friends die around here on bicycles so I’m pretty passionate about expressing my opinions. We have a wonderful rails to trail system paid for by our tax dollars that is just beautiful to ride on, I’d rather see people riding that then see another person die on a bicycle because they didn’t follow simple cycling laws. The roads are just too dangerous now, too many distracted drivers. As cyclists, we need to be smart about sharing the road. We can’t automatically assume we will be seen, no matter how much safety gear we have on. Cars will always win the battle. We need to be conscious of proper road safety.

[@alahiri22]

There's no sport... It's a reliable, efficient, and comfortable grocery-getter

[@cgatito3528]

Such anger at the elderly cyclists... Just do a friendly double tap of the horn and they'll move over. They were probably unaware of you behind them.

[@PaulsPlace]

Anger? I wasn’t angry at all, just disappointed. Probably. Thanks for watching!

[@hxu7613]

Share the road, just because you bought expensive car don't give more rights of others.

[@PaulsPlace]

I’m a biker myself (1000+ miles this year on a road bike), I have no issues sharing the road. According to Ohio R.C. 4511.55 no more than two cyclists may ride side by side. If a lane is too narrow to safely travel side by side, single file rules must be followed. The lane is too narrow to ride side by side safely. Thanks for your input. Entitled cyclists need to share the road as well.

[@johnmartin7158]

@@PaulsPlace✅💯