2015 Honda CR-V Crossover Review DETAILED! - In 4K

Is Honda's compact crossover right for you? Check out the most detailed review on KZbin to find out.
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For 2015 Honda has significantly refreshed the CR-V with a new engine, new transmission, a refreshed interior and the easy-to-use infotainment system from the 2015 Honda Civic. Instead of borrowing the Civc's engine however Honda has essentially lifted the continuously variable transmission, or CVT, and engine from the Accord modifying it to accept the CR-V's AWD system. As a result of the stepless transmission and direct-injection, fuel economy takes a serious real world jump. Also along for the ride is an available collision warning system, available radar cruise control and autonomous braking system. The CR-V still doesn't match the snazzy gizmo tally found in the Cherokee or Escape, but the average shopper in this segment will likely be swayed by the CR-V's excellent mileage, comfortable seats and sterling reliability reputation.
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[@jaywiencko7460]

What an impressive review! Not only was it thorough, but as a speaker, you have an incredible ability to speak clearly and without the all-too-common "ums," "likes," and "ya' knows." Camera work was also very good. Very helpful to me, as I am about to consider a used 2015 CR-V for my next ride.

[@swish1onu]

Now this is the type of review that's worth watching when shopping for a new/used car.... he hits all the right points.. Great job..

[@clogalizator621]

The best car reviewer I`ve ever seen. A speeking radio. Well done!

[@FoundingYouTuber]

HA HA HA (I'm laughing at myself), I just last week bought a used 2015 Honda CR-V EX AWD, fully loaded, seems with everything except leather. I bought the CR-V instead of the CX-5 I was considering. My CR-V is a lease return so it is in almost mint condition, looks showroom new. For other reviewers who are look for a style or how-to, here's what I like about this video: Alex is really good overall. He speaks well and knows what he is talking about. (Yes, he has had to do a number of takes, but that shows the level of his professionalism, wanting to produce a quality final product. I like his "speed talking," enabling him to cram an hour video into 30 minutes (yeah, I can pause or replay if needed :) And I appreciate his DETAILED review. He's a talking owner's manual or user guy. E.g., no one else has explained the engine design, the vibration issue (that does not bother me), or how the AWD works. In this regard, I like his frank talking. Let's admit it folks, these are not "four wheelers." 99.9% of these "family SUV" drivers won't take their CR-Vs into a muddy parking lot at the county fair, much less off the beaten path. So why get your panties in a bunch that the CR-V failed THE ROLLER TEST. (Alex's dry humor is great, e.g., where he discusses the insignificance of Honda getting an F on the roller test.) Good for Honda I say, coding the software so you don't fry your CR-V "hardware" instead of coding so the CR-V will pass the roller test. Yeah, if you're driving in steel roller like conditions (30 MPH on a sharp curve, with intermittent black ice on the roadbed?) the CR-V is not for you. Anyway, on the car lot I took all of 5 minutes to look at the car (at 70,000 miles it is near new, for a Honda, and after all, it is a Honda). Fast forward one week after buying it (I don't drive much) today I took the first opportunity to actually sit in my new used CRV to explore what is what. (Am I uncool for leaving the hyphen off "CRV?" Sorry, you're just gonna have to take the pain.) Bottom Line: Wow, after looking at this great video I am amazed at everything my CR-V has. Auto headlights, daytime running lights, keyless start, some kind of fancy alarm, collision avoidance,auto door locks, OEM floor mats, NAV, fog lights, moon roof. They even put new expensive Continental brand tires all around. Even has the owner's manual and other books in the cloth binder in the glove box. Come to think of it, I think the only thing my car is "missing" is leather. Thanks Alex, Michael, 7 days before 2019

[@ejhayes76]

This is just a phenomenal video review. Everything is covered and you are also willing to give the cons with the pros more than some others. I look forward to a similar review off the HR-V, when it is available.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Ed Hayes My quick take on the HR-V will be out on the 29th I believe and the full review in about 2-3 months.

[@thomasreto2997]

I just bought one of these with 73k miles on it yesterday. It had no sketchy reported history and drove nice …..time will tell🤙

[@Sprinkles-BtE]

This has been the most comprehensive car review I've seen . You even have near perfect sentences while not making it ridiculously mundane and obvious you're reading from que cards. That's talent right there. Got my subscription! Keep it up!

[@Dawgator]

LOVE your reviews, Alex! You cover many facets of the makes and models and then cross-examine them. You do what I do by asking questions that others don't ask. GREAT JOB!

[@brorowcarwiz]

Excellent review, Alex. I thoroughly enjoy watching all of your videos in their entirety.

[@getdatmoneymane9930]

5 years later and still an amazing review 👏! Thank you

[@jacob1931]

Agree. Great review though weird to see all the 5 year old comments. You’re the newest in this barren wasteland that used to be flourishing with new comments.

[@getdatmoneymane9930]

@@jacob1931 loll true that. I'm honestly looking for one to buy for da fam and thought I'd get some info before I do so!

[@jacob1931]

@@getdatmoneymane9930 I’m hoping to get one too as my first car in about a year with some decent miles on it. Hopefully it depreciates enough. Hope you’re able to find a good car that you like!

[@bobj5357]

Quite possibly the best automotive review site on KZbin. Always a great job Alex.

[@njsongwriter]

Guess you haven't seen Savage Geese?

[@copperlocks1]

WoW !!..I'm impressed with your comprehensive review....Thank You!!....who needs a brochure after watching this ?..even the sales person at the dealership can't give you this level of information in such detail.....SUBSCRIBED!!

[@tsongyuu]

great review! Hope to see more detailed reviews on other models in the future!

[@s2syed]

Watching this in 2020, wow what a thorough review. Best one I've seen for this generation CRV.

[@jacob1931]

Yes I agree

[@ciron28trains]

Great review Alex! Always very informative. Enjoy watching your reviews.

[@kyleburko5810]

Amazing review with exceptional detail and clarity - thanks!

[@ALTN8NRG]

Great review! It's the best one that I've seen on the CR-V.

[@experimenteks3974]

Of all the car reviewers there are on KZbin you are simply the BEST! (And I include famous KZbin channels like Top Gear etc) I really appreciate how you take the time to show and tell us all the car's details. Your reviews try to highlight the good points of the car as well as the cons but you do so in a way which is not tinged with such a heavy personal preference. The way you talk is also very pleasant to listen to. Your pacing is very nice that even non-native English speakers like myself can understand. You don't sound cocky or smug at all. It's all in a "stating-facts" tone. I sometimes link some of your videos as an example to my students learning English of how to speak properly. I hope you review more cars. Can you please review more small compact cars too? I hope you also review more Asian cars like Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda etc. I love watching all your reviews. I guess it would be too much already to ask if you can do video smackdowns where you pit one particular model with another. But I hope you will consider. :D Good luck and all the best to you! Here's me looking forward to more of your reviews.

[@lauw3]

This is an absolutely excellent review

[@BryceLovesTech]

Amazing review nobody puts out more detail than you

[@AdamSandaver]

Absolutely fantastic review. Thanks Alex, top notch indeed.

[@fishman1955]

Best review I have seen, extremely detailed.

[@stevegarman8231]

Great review! This guy really knows his stuff!

[@mistersquirrel3457]

Love your reviews, best on KZbin. Greetings from Sweden

[@unkindguy88]

very nice update on your videos alex!

[@karlrod4699]

Another great video. Super useful information was provided!

[@gsomers248]

First review I've seen that mentions and even offers an explanation of the vibration complaints that I've read about. Very thorough, thanks very much.

[@jacob1931]

Ikr

[@wwaxwork]

Thanks for a great & detailed review, as a not very car savy person it helped me feel a lot more confident going for a test drive of one of these as it seems just what I am looking for.

[@panama-canada]

Very thorough review. Thank you for that.

[@adiliyengar7536]

most comprehensive video ever!

[@BaltimoreShipspotting]

Excellent video, thanks. Getting one of these used.

[@aronma2765]

I have been watching your reviews for a couple weeks, but I finally subscribed. Great reviews! Very detailed, but a bit too long for my taste. I hope you get a bunch of cool cars to review!

[@keno77]

Thank you for the amazing review of the Honda CR-V I have scanned the SUV market for quite some time and the CR-V went under my radar for a long time, it's only now I realized what a great car that is. I'm now going all in for a CR-V 2016-2018 and I can't wait to find the right one so I can pull the trigger.

[@cubeeism]

Thanks for all of your detailed review also please review 2016 CX-5

[@LarryBirrd]

Awesome review as always Alex! Not sure if you were aware of vibration issues produced by the engine while idling in drive mode. Did you notice any vibrations when you test drove the CR-V? Can you also do a review of the 2016 Hyundai Tucson and compare it with the CR-V? Thank you Alex for your awesome and informative reviews!

[@aaronspringborn34]

Great on board camera and review.

[@0177MrGreen]

Very detailed presentation, thank you.

[@Rendosxx]

Hey Alex I enjoy watching most of your video reviews. I was wondering if you are going to review the 2016 Mazda cx5?

[@utkarsh_utube]

Excellent Review Alex...

[@celsolapuz2996]

This is a big help from my family

[@MrBluoct]

Met a humble hardworking delivery driver that owed three crvs. His wife drove one. One 475,000. Another 425,000. When he described the mileage, I suggested he must be an attentive shade tree mechanic on the side. His response: all oil changes- jiffy lube with oil filter changes at every OTHER oil change :O

[@prithvimann1539]

I have a 02 crv with 360k

[@AlanLong-zw2xe]

Alex, great review!

[@Coronet_1969_]

Excellent video, well done. I learned a lot.

[@russhendrix9674]

Great review! thanks

[@GearObsession]

Awesome review!!!

[@hannible911]

Alex, I think front wheels having zero traction is a very real case. I once was travelling through Oklahoma in a FWD Outlander with a small trailer in tow. It was snowing and there was packed ice at spots. I approached into a hotel to inquire about a room, but when leaving, the path going out had a small elev of < 5%. The front tires just kept slipping and pushed my car back again and again. I ended backing up with a trailer in tow to get out of the situation, it was a pain.

[@Majoofi]

Thanks for the great review. still don't know what to get though.

[@MA-zl3mq]

Great review once again! Big fan of your channel. Your reviews are properly planned out. Are you going to be doing more reviews on highways? Sort of scary. Anyways, I would like to see honda hr-v review and would prefer you comparing both cuvs (if possible). I believe honda hr-v will sell quite well. Also, not sure why honda labels some of their cr-v as 4wd? any ideas? I have a 4runner and I tend to get different message when I read 4wd on crv. Also, what do you think of 2016 honda pilot (showcased today) and when can we expect a review on their new 9sp transmission. Thanks in advance

[@Sheps246]

Great review once again Alex. I'm thinking about getting a used Crv 2016 touring however I'm very hesitant because of the vibration issues that have plagued the 2015 model. I can't seem to find much information regarding this issue with the 2016 model. I was hoping you might know if that had been fixed for the 2016 model year or if it's still an issue. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks very much!

[@lawdog516]

Great review!! Thanks

[@S2kDude36]

Your videos are very good. When do you think you will be reviewing the 2017 Honda CR-V?

[@uhlizza]

Nice review!!! Which one do you recommend between the 2016 model Honda Crv or Mazda Cx5.

[@capchrisvt]

Table of contents. Great idea! How did you program that jump capability in to the video?

[@da_committee]

The LED daytime running lights do not come only in the Touring model as you stated... EX and EX-L come with them too.

[@adrianmccann6428]

Great review. I have an 2013. Over here in Ireland you can get a diesel version. Mine is a 2.2, which produces 150 hp, with a huge torque of 350 nm. Pulling power is fantastic, given the high torque. Also, its very economical, with up to 50mpg!. The CRV is a fantastic all round great vehicle.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Quin1an, when you say handles better, what are you referring to? Feel or actual road holding? Like most other publications the road holding scores are higher in the CR-V than in the Forester when comparing like model to like model. .77Gs in the Forester, .82Gs in the CR-V.

[@Dimka12345]

Alex on Autos Question: I've been driving Honda Cr-V since last year. At first it felt nice. But, I found that over the long distances, the car is kind of unstable on he highway. Whenever I go above 50-55 mph, I start feeling that the car tends to swirl to the sides a bit. I found myself slowing down on every curve. It feels like I'm a beginner in driving and at times very scary. Like the car is about to tip over. I've been driving for the last 23 years on everyday bases and that has never happened before. Is that some glitch that CR-V has or may be needs wheel alignment? Or what? Please advise.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Dimka12345 That sounds to me like a tire issue. Check the tire pressure, have them rotated and have the car aligned, then see if it is any different.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

***** I don't recall how the CRV handles that

[@jimgiordano3613]

thanks alex for your great review.i am concerned about the vibration issue.i am almost sold on an ex-l,but am fearing buyers remorse.

[@dawhitecastle]

Excellent review. I have watched and am subbed to ALOT of car reviewers and I do enjoy yours very much. I am going to purchase a new car in the next few months and am set on either a 2016 CRV EX-L or Subaru Forester 2.0 Turbo and keep going back and forth between the two.

[@qwt1852]

Alex, can you schedule reviews on the new Acura ILX and RDX(when it arrives in showrooms)?

[@partyboydude]

I love the jump interactive menu on the video!

[@verygood7155]

Top notch review!

[@clariseb]

amazing, we are looking at buying this car. thanks.what color is this car?

[@nawaz836]

Hello Alex. Amazing reviews, as always. Thank you. Is a Subaru Outback 2015 on your list for reviews ?

[@AmirHamedZakeri]

thanks :-) very informative!

[@FoundingYouTuber]

I won't be buying another car (I drive about 1,000 miles annually, but I like having a car when I need it), so Alex on Autos won't be all that useful for me. But I gotta reward Alex for the great job he did on reviewing my 2015 CR-V I bought last week. So. . . a thumbs up on this video, and I have subscribed. Over and out!

[@peters3362]

Hi Alex thanks for your reviews. When can you get your hands on a 2017 CR-V? If you do can you comment on the Honda sensing package performance, especially adaptive cruise control with low speed follow (esp for stop and go traffic).

[@capchrisvt]

How did you add that table of contents to the video? Neat idea!

[@DecensMagazin]

Alex, it is a correct review, congratulation! You spoke about the most important properties, you shown many things about this new crv. Two things, maybe could make more wide-range your report: safety (IIHS, EURONCAP) and some light-offroad-in conjuction with unrealistic swedish roller test, but anyhow it was interesting and well-composed. Thank you, Adam

[@ImStillLooking]

Awesome review! We have a 2014 crv ex AWD. I wish I had gotten the 2015 just for the cvt and better mpg. Overall love the review and feel I made a good choice.

[@Peizxcv]

Great review.

[@Only1DrewN]

Thanks for this awesome review Alex! I was one viewer way back in September inquiring about this and I'm so happy you have gotten to this vehicle. This has gone up on the purchasing list. One question though. Do you feel the Touring model is a better value than the EX-L considering the power tailgate, Lane Keep Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control are specific to Touring?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Personally I think the EX-L is the best value.

[@johnsonl3656]

very good review Alex. Been waiting for this car review forever. A little correction at 9:35, this CR-V has a reclining rear seat, even with the old model.

[@joeyg243]

Alex, OUTSTANDING COVERAGE!!, in this video and all others I have seen from you!! I picked up a 2014 CRV LX back in 11/2014, and LOVE IT!!! LIKE IT HURTS!!!! I needed a 2nd vehicle after having to regroup my finances over the past 2 years, and giving up an 06 Rav 4 with the v6 engine as part of my financial restructuring. Selling my 06 Rav was one of the saddest days of my life especially since I was saying goodbye to a Rocket Ship thanks to the 2GR-FE V6!!!! The new Rav 4 is well just freakin' SAD!!!! Got a great deal on my new "V" with Katzkin leather installed by the dealer, window tint, CARDOC maintenance program, new tags, tax and registration out the door for $27,800 dollars!!!! from Ocean Honda in Port Richey, Florida. Saw the "15 in Touring trim in the new car showroom yesterday while in for my 5000 mile service, and wanted to get more info on the Touring trim, so I checked you out and have subscribed to you channel for a long time now. Thank you and I appreciate your presentations that are informative, entertaining and engaging. Best Regards!!! JOEY!!! :)

[@rakhirami66]

I'm planning to used crv . Which model is best one. Less workshop. Pls advice.

[@Jdmathisen]

GREAT review! As a very satisfied '14 Accord owner, I am a big fan of the drivetrain in this CRV. I'd love to eventually add this generation CRV as a second car but am frustrated by how much more these seem to sell for when compared with Accords (not just msrp but truecar/etc). Am I wrong for seeing the CRV as, essentially, a civic wagon with more clearance? I just feel like I'm getting more for my money with the Accord. Love the cargo practicality of these small crossovers but struggle to rationalize the price.

[@melrow3697]

Alex I have 1 year old twins and I need the cargo space along with a roomy 2nd row. I am thinking of the Honda CR V and now the Nissan Rouge after watching your video. Which would you say is best for my needs?

[@evanlandry7271]

When will you do a review on the 2017 Honda CRV Alex?

[@SenthilNattamaiSekar]

can you please review 2017 CRV AWD model ?

[@brucec43]

Jump feature is a great addition.

[@mohamedrami5890]

Can you do a review of the Mitsubishi outlander 2015 thank you

[@Neukids]

Hey, why no review yet for 2017 CR-V ?

[@Quin1an]

I don't believe for a second this handles better than the Forester. I drove a 2013 CRV and it wasn't even close.

[@patw586]

Excellent knowledge of the review subject - has Honda eliminated the vibration problem in the 2016 CR-V model?

[@rogelio1381]

Pat W I have same cuestión . I buy a 2016 and I do t have that problem

[@pouyavakil6645]

When are you doing 2017 Honda CRV review?

[@jiangbang3779]

Are u going to review the brand new Honda Pilot 2016, Volvo XC90 2015, Audi Q7? Please do

[@blink1181]

Hey Alex! Great video! Question.. Do you like the LED daytime running lights? I seen them on the road and think they are not really bright enough... Haven't seen them at night...what's your take? Thank you

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

For DRLs they are fine. The point of a DRL is just to make the car more visible and they do help.

[@natalieross3304]

Where is the park brake located in the crv 2016 model?

[@ChristopherWalkenPUA]

It will be great when you get your hands on the new pilot !

[@Scimonetti]

OMG - This is the BEST presentation I've ever seen on this car Alex!!! You did and awsome job Sir. Honda ought to buy the rights from you to put this great presentation on a DVD and pack it in with the owner's manuel. The new owners manuel packet on the 2015 is just awful. It comes with a DVD that is just a cheezy pdf of the already awful owners manuel. But there is a lot of cool stuff on this car that you revealed that nobody at the dealership knew about and was never explained to me, and you cogently covered it. THANK YOU.

[@RobertBrumley60]

Great review. I love the Jeep Cherokee, and the Nissan Rouge, but would chose the Honda CRV over them because they hold their re-sale value much better and longevity.

[@KienyejiChicken]

Super impressive!

[@conlazymeo]

Alex, what vehicle $35k or under got the best cabin noise (10/10 or 9/10)?

[@ramonguzman5824]

muy bien Alex...clara explicación..mmm aunque un poco acelerada.

[@inph2218]

These reviews have been incredibly valuable for me, as I am in the market for a new vehicle. How would you compare the CR-V to the Nissan Rogue? I plan on test driving both within the next week, but I'd like your opinion on the strengths/weaknesses that one has over the other.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Inph The Rogue hasn't been quite as reliable, but I like the 7-seat option. I think the Nissan is a little more comfortable but the CR-V has a nicer feeling interior. The Rogue is less expensive.

[@ardavand.5310]

Can you plz compare the toyota avalon with the maxima

[@MikeIsCanadian]

Can you review the new Subaru Outback?

[@TheItsmegp46]

I just viewed a CR-V review from the UK. Over there Honda sells this model with an optional Diesel engine AND a NINE speed automatic. I have to wonder why we're stuck with a droning CVT.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Robert, zero traction is zero traction. In the snow belt in snow you will always have *some* traction. Even a few percent of normal is fine. It's simply not possible to have near zero traction unless you're on rollers. I suppose if you had slick summer tires on and then drove into a snow bank you could get close, but if that's teh situation then you have bigger problems. Toss winter tires on your CR-V and you'll never look back.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

Alex on Autos​: It seems that you've never been stuck where your front wheels were on ice while in a FWD car equipped with the stock all season tires which are usually poorly rated ones due to a deal made between the car and tire manufacturers. I have in a 2011 Hyundai Elentra and a 1999 Honda Civic. While having snow tires would've certainly helped with traction, having power to the rear wheels would've gotten me out just as well, if not better. Regardless, saying that "it's impossible to not ever have any front wheel traction" is untrue, and I'm actually surprised that you could actually come to such a conclusion. Have you seriously never seen a FWD vehicle been stuck in ice or snow before?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Robert LeBlanc I've plenty of experience in this are, but that;s my point, when you're stuck in that situation you still have *some* traction, just not enough to move. That's different than zero. Even a slick sneaker will have *some* traction on an ice rink. I've played with RWD, AWD and FWD cars on ice test tracks with deliberate low friction surfaces so this is based in reality. The only time in real life you'd have zero traction up front on both wheels is if they were in the air. The Honda software is fine with even 1% of normal traction, but when the software thinks both front wheels are in the air free-spinning, then it has an issue.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

Alex on Autos​ It seems to me that if the drive wheels are spinning, and you're not moving, you don't have traction, and at that point a competent AWD system should then supply power to whatever other wheels do have traction. If the CR-V can't do this if the front wheels don't have traction, then to me it's a useless AWD system. 

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Robert LeBlanc I have a feeling I'm not explaining this properly. Assume you're on an ice rink that's has anti-freeze poured on it, you'll have a surface that's slick as snot. All four wheels go on the ice, everything will be fine because traction is equal, so all four wheels will be spinning happily away. Put the left wheels on the ice and the right wheels on asphalt, you'll move because the traction imbalance is L-R or R-L. Put the front wheels on the asphalt, you're OK as well. Put the rear wheels on that surface and then you start having to divvy situations up. In the roller test that Teknikans Värld performed, the traction control was off completely. This is important. So, front wheels on slick anti-freeze ice and rears on asphalt (TC OFF) and if the surface is level you'll move because the clutch will partially lock up and that combined with the traction up front will get you going. However, if you add a bit of a slope here then the slight lockup won't get the rears spinning as quickly as the front. An abrupt engagement can damage the parts of the system so the car won't allow the clutch to close in that situation. How do you fix the situation? Engage traction control (on by default anyway). The reason this works is because the computer will use the front brakes to slow the front wheel spin to a speed where the clutch pack can be engaged to about 90% so 40% of the power will flow to the rear wheels. In this situation 40% of the power is going to teh rear and 60% is going to the front where most of it is being "consumed" by the traction control situation. This is more than enough to get you up the incline.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

Alex on Autos I didn't know that the traction control was turned off in that test, or that the CR-V required it to be on in order to apply rear wheel power. Thanks for the explanation, which clears up why the CR-V didn't engage rear wheel power. However, your statement of there never being a situation where the front wheels can not have any traction... well, I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree with that.

[@cwtx101011]

Waiting for this review so long ....

[@stevenstern2199]

great review...I have same 2016 Touring. Mileage is hardly what shown by you. Wish it was that good