All-new Honda HR-V 1.5 Executive Review - Is the range-topping model worth the extra spend?

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Honda has always had a knack for making practical vehicles. Unique elements like the patented rear Magic Seating set Honda SUVs apart from the rest of the field.
However, arguably, Honda's SUVs have never been as stylish or desirable as some of the competitors. With this latest generation of the HR-V, it seems Honda has set out to tick both boxes, and offer a solid combination of practicality and curb appeal.
In this video, our on-screen journo Ciro De Siena takes us on an in-depth tour of the new Honda HR-V, including pricing in South Africa, specs and features, the interior, rear seat practicality, boot space, fuel consumption, the new dimensions of the vehicle and dishes out his opinion on what it's like to drive.
He also details the price and differences between the entry-level 1.5 Comfort and the 1.5 Executive.
2022 Honda HR-V Price in South Africa (July 2022)
1.5 Comfort - R469,000
1.5 Executive - R554,500
00:00 - Intro
01:03 - What is it?
02:11 - Pricing
03:47 - Engine and transmission
04:30 - Hybrid cars
05:40 - Running costs/fuel consumption
08:30 - Ride quality
09:30 - Where does the Honda HR-V fit in?
10:45 - Specs & Pricing difference between variants
12:30 - Interior: front seats
13:45 - Interior: back seats
16:30 - Boot/trunk
18:00 - Warranty and Service Plan
18:50 - Conclusion
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[@labourlawact7826]

Capetonians will love this car, as they love to drive ridiculously slow. Especially in the South. Excellent review as always. ☺👍

[@ffelaar]

This applies to me LOL ... always watching GP number plates etc zooming past me and wondering where they are going in such a rush lol

[@MashabaZA]

They drive at 80.

[@LM-rg9lj]

😅😅

[@lunde28]

6:14 I have driven the hybrid version of this for 3 months now and the average per tank is 4,6 - 4,7 l/100 km. Motorway 5 - 5,5 l/100 km, city between 3,5 - 4 l/100 km. The hybrid absolutely loves slow traffic. The electric motor also gives it a 253 Nm add on.

[@TheRealKhaya]

Now that’s how you review cars, with Respect and total unbiased facts.

[@damonhugh9696]

Great review...here in Jamaica we have both the petrol and Hybrid. The hybrids are fully powered and they have the latest Honda sensing technology. Those have higher torque power than the petrol powered ones and are more responsive in overtaking or sport mode.

[@whiskydachshund]

Agreed on the drivetrain! The hybrid or Turbo! Stunning interior. Great review as always!

[@kgahlisomkwanazi9149]

Finally, I've been waiting for this car's review

[@TorqueDriven]

Nice one guys ‼️😎

[@MrStiggytube]

Great review 👏, While on the topic of "efficiency and performance" Could you please also do one on New or used diesel performance or non performance cars?

[@andredevries4296]

I have a 2017 HRV 1.8 Executive and I absolutely love it! Overtaking sounds a crappy, but it moves! I was interested in the 2022 model, but maybe I should simply stick to my 1.8. Really great overall economy of 7.2l/100km over the last 5 years. Very, very practical, though and it handles a gravel road quite well.

[@keloduma]

Keep your 2017 HRV

[@jiovangatyene9426]

Great video thanks! What are your thoughts on the 2023 HRV model though?

[@jeffreyjohnston1580]

You're spot on...if this were a hybrid!!

[@zohanele.d139]

Any idea if we are getting the ZR-V? , Australia and New Zealand have recently got it.

[@alexemergineer3202]

Beautiful colour

[@thabisobosch6278]

Awesome review, do you think you guys would ever do the new FIAT 500X Sport?

[@labourlawact7826]

Fiat 500 is one of the crappiest cars out there my friend. ☺

[@TippyToes476]

I think this design will be used for the EV variant down the line

[@koketsojuniormodise4669]

It looks like a Hyundai Tucson

[@koketsojuniormodise4669]

It looks like a Hyundai Tucson

[@MotorTorq_ZA]

6:58 Ciro you’ve just described how my grandfather drives 😂

[@ngwatyusiposethu1537]

I just like the all red !

[@MKL_D]

Wow, now that is a practical car.

[@MotorTorq_ZA]

7:23 now you’ve described how my grandmother drives 😂

[@antonioporra7210]

I mostly like beautiful designed vehicles ,this is fugly. Great review Ciro,Obrigado.

[@gino4tune]

I am glad my issue with ft over meters has been taking into consideration lol. Why dont you add graphics post production for ft, if you really want to include it man.

[@tshepo1799]

Also don't understand why he chooses to use ft when we don't use that metric. He might as well use miles and gallons then. Especially since the majority of the viewers are South African

[@LeRouxEnslin]

I think those who love Hondas will love this. But for less money, you can get a Subaru XV, with more airbags, AWD, bigger engine and a volume knob for your radio. And if you are willing to dish more out, the Rav4 comes in a hybrid already. I don't see this selling well in SA sadly.

[@R.I100]

The Honda will be far more reliable than both other brands you mentioned. And for that reason alone I would take the Honda.

[@PLOTGAMER]

@@R.I100 The Rav4 is very reliable, the last honda I had always broke down and had to let it go, later in got a toyota

[@LeRouxEnslin]

Luck of the draw sometimes. Honda is a pretty reliable brand. I agree on that. But then again, almost all Japanese brands are.

[@TheSniffter]

@@R.I100 hardly "far" more reliable than both the brands you mentioned. I have both and my 250000 km Forester has never missed a beat..

[@kronos8602]

👉"and a volume knob for your radio"👌

[@wilhelmbarkhuizen]

Why no comparison with VW Taigo reviewed last week?

[@DarwinOrLose431]

Agree with you on the hybrid. Otherwise it’s just way too expensive!

[@mulaudzicollen1477]

that 4 year old joke is so relatable and funny.

[@ivanbantjes]

Sweet looking car. Love mine! Engine is really not that bad. Gearbox is way better than the Ford Focus I had, way smoother transitions!!!

[@ivanbantjes]

I’ve had mine for just under a month, fuel economy is around 6.5l/100km. I only drive in Eco mode.

[@luthermahoney5867]

How does it compare to a Corolla Cross XR?

[@kevinrtres]

I seriously think that Honda SA made a really bad mistake with the pricing of this vehicle. They should have rather taken the hit and lowered this car by at least R50k and bring in the 1.5L Turbo or at least the 2.0L for between R550k and R599k.

[@neptunia4551]

The bloody thing is weaker than my Honda Ballade 2014!!! my honda boasts 89kW! Is just a matter of relying on Blind Loyalty? this has been an Absolute insult to the RSA consumer, given the aggression coming out of South Korea, India and China!

[@givenmdluli138]

Review for Kia Sonet please

[@CobusDerrenberg]

GREAT review ! Brilliant actually ! Great car, great style even ... I think.. 🤔..🤨... BUT is it just me or is Honda now actually ripping off China on the Jolion.. ??!! 😳 Holy 🤬!!! 😉🤣 Can this be... And then, except for the Honda's "smart seats"..., the Jolion looks better, more practical, ALLLLL the bells and whistles ... and then the "elephant in the room"... SO much better priced😳 The Honda is "cool", BUT the Jolion for me please, no doubt 😅😎👍👌 GREAT JOB as always 👍👍👍 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@MidgleyRoss]

I liked this

[@unwoke1652]

CVT's don't disappoint adults. One grows up, learns to drive and to adapt to the vehicle. That's adulting behind the wheel. HR-V is rated by some as the world most reliable car, and to most of us, that's what we need to know. Durability, longevity, endurance.

[@hunadimakgatho3403]

Honda just has such reliable cars honestly.

[@Strngbd]

the HR-V review i watched for the UK version has a volume knob... WTF. they just decided we weren't worth a volume knob...

[@Ricky41032]

Does it support Apple CarPlay?

[@nanganda789]

Made sure to get my Corolla Cross hybrid early as possible because of the demand

[@tlangelanijaunty1868]

Please assist, what does a hybrid car mean?

[@nanganda789]

@@tlangelanijaunty1868 A car that uses a gas-powered engine and a battery together, the car switches between both. It also means the car is silent (when on battery) and reduces fuel consumption by a lot. The Corolla Cross charges as you drive but some require you to plug it in the wall. The battery can also provide a boost in speed.

[@nanganda789]

@@tlangelanijaunty1868 A car that uses a gas-powered engine and a battery together, the car switches between both. It also means the car is silent (when on battery) and reduces fuel consumption by a lot. The Corolla Cross charges as you drive but some require you to plug it in the wall. The battery can also provide a boost in speed. So you use petrol and electricity

[@nanganda789]

You can drive on electrical power for a certain distance and at certain speeds then the engine kicks in.

[@yodesuyo]

Same two models offered in Morocco too and same prices give or take 1k USD

[@davidnettmann9245]

Good review. Can you tow with it?

[@Seether1975]

Honda really need to get a decent low cc turbo engine option in their vehicle range.

[@kevinrtres]

Yes a 1.0L turbo or the 1.2L

[@j.r.arnolli9734]

Lower the suspension 25~30-mm and the looks are oké 😎 and, maybe Honda why not put the 2.0L Hybrid from the CR-V in this, as a RS version. Now, in Europe, we have the 1.5L Hybrid version.

[@kevinrtres]

OR the 1.5T or the 2.4L normally aspirated.

[@bravestarr1797]

Did i hear this correctly? @3:08 "It's slightly longer Slightly wider but interestingly Slightly shorter." It's longer and shorter?

[@Carscoza]

Sorry, Ciro meant longer in length but shorter in height.

[@lee4zeena]

I dig the looks but that engine isn’t sufficient for the hills in Joburg. And ethically, extra airbags should NEVER be designated to higher trims.

[@Johnathan.Doe.The.Third99]

Most if not all car brands does this

[@tooflesstesla]

Thanks for your review. I drove the HR-V for a week earlier this month in Australia. It's not bad (and I agree with your views about its compact and spacious design), but as an EV owner, I prefer the instant torque and punch of EVs over fossil fuel cars ... even when driving in a relaxed style. 😄 It does feel laggy and noisy. I've owned a Honda Civic before, and I generally like the design of Hondas. But given the way forward, zero-emission vehicles (not hybrids) are the way to go.

[@InfoHubZA]

I'm stuck with the loudest whiner, Mazda CX-5 2.0 Active 🤦🏾

[@jjbrown396]

Terrible fuel consumption considering the performance or lack thereof. What is up with that panoramic roof shade. Is Honda incapable of making a motorised blind?

[@jarrydganaspersad6154]

Man for that price you would expect a turbo charger for a little more boost

[@kevinrtres]

Absolutely! IF it had the turbo maybe I'd have jumped for it already!

[@mrnnangammbi9442]

This is beautiful and will obviously look brand new in 2045, but for the price, ill leave it for the ultra-rich.

[@thabs1001]

9 months later I still haven't seen even 1 on the road 😢

[@joshberith]

Me too 😂 I was even shocked to see this car being reviewed locally 😅

[@arendrossouw3784]

Pros: Well built Striking looks Reliable Clever practicality Cons: Overpriced Weak engine Not competative in the SA market

[@AllTheNamesAreGone]

It's one of the best warrentee

[@arendrossouw3784]

@@AllTheNamesAreGone sorry edited correctly. Thought it was 3 years 60k warrenty and service plan

[@jacoprinsloo199]

I cannot fully agree on the CVT being economical. Audi's Multitronic is similar and not economical at all, even when driving like "Miss Daisy".

[@mazibukomail]

A 'boutique' SUV for Honda is really long overdue.

[@tamtam19454]

It's such a nice car but here in Australia it can only be sold as a 4 seater. The rear centre seat does not meet the design rules here. Deal breaker..

[@pieterrossouw8596]

Like the way it looks but it really should've had 20ish kW more. A CVT is bad enough on its own, a CVT bolted to an underpowered engine is just sad. It's not like Honda don't know how to make good fun engines... missed opportunity

[@Dougthebrummie]

Doesn’t have a cvt gearbox

[@keithduffield5239]

Thank you - I stopped watching at 7:45 when you mentioned the performance.

[@nhlanhlabruce6676]

The Front Face looks like the 2020 model Hyundai Tucson.

[@thapelomekwa516]

Nice review and also quite a nice looking car, but this car will be last on on every shoppers MUV list, price little steep, questionable features and with the engine getting manufactured in the US and mostly ASIA fuel consumption will most def be above the 7l/100km range, so a no for me

[@howardkerr8174]

In most markets, as I understand it, the previous generation of the HR-V wasn't all that highly regarded. It was slow and expensive for what you got, and the fuel mileage was only so-so...so not much of a trade-off for the mediocre acceleration. My cousin owns one and bought it because her husband's CR-V was and remains a pretty decent vehicle, yet she finds her HR-V to be pretty underwhelming. She has hinted she will trade it off as soon as it's paid for.

[@rljmofokeng]

I don't know man. It's incredibly stylish and offers something more affordable than a T-Roc while being a well specced car.

[@Hamilton_ZA]

1. It's underpowered. 2. It doesn't have a turbo 🚮 3. It's expensive. It's a NO from me.

[@sizweshongwe331]

It doesn't look good as well.

[@LukeIyer98]

The front looks like a 2015 Hyundai Tucson sport, Honda is expensive to buy and service with horrible after sales. Those engines sound terrible for a really cool car. Review the Suzuki Vitara Turbo auto and it will surprise you, really quick and gets 5.8 to 6.2 liters per 100km in heavy traffic driving, it accelerates so well for its size and priced well

[@SevenAteNine182]

There are too many cars to choose from. if I wanted to buy a new car where would I start? once your budget is kind of sorted, then the work starts. So many dealers to contact, so many stats to compare, all the reading, the test driving, the talking. Basically I think I’m to lazy to buy a new car

[@Deckard717]

You will then be happy with what the WEF said on 22/07/2022..they call for end to wasteful private car ownership. You know their slogan.."Own nothing and be happy"

[@SevenAteNine182]

Agree to that actually. There are counties that have torn down highways in favour of public routes with lots of greenery. Too bad there is a whole industry built on this model. Millions would suffer unemployment if there was a hard change.

[@Deckard717]

@@SevenAteNine182 Yes..this green path they are taking is very concerning.

[@hotwings9382]

Good car limited by the engine and boot space

[@mohamedsheik5847]

what about the new Civic, when will that be out in SA markets? sorry bringing it up because this is a Honda😂

[@Lesiba2]

Honda is getting smarter everyday

[@MotorTorq_ZA]

I’m glad Honda aren’t making cars for old people anymore. I can’t see my Mkhulu driving one of these

[@thabisomaleka3933]

R622,900 for a Honda crossover is crazy 😂🤣

[@H.CROWN777]

When he said Honda HR-V , that sounded like a sickness .

[@jacobusstefanuspotgieter1332]

The engine doesnt make sense for this size vehicle. If you have some passengers and groceries in the boot its gonna take 10 years to get up the hill. Looking at Hondas sales numbers peoe are not taking Honda serious. Why not fit a 1.5 turbo and keep the price the same. Maybe then I will visit a Honda dealership again.

[@thabzmad7265]

It's really not that large a vehicle in the metal, it's on a raised jazz platform, hence also the jazz/fit engine. As for the price, they pay extra duties due to no local production plant credits. This is one of the reasons why the likes of Toyota, VW, Nissan can price better.

[@weetbix2083]

Badges are subjective but none of the Germans can offer what the Japanese do. That is why I'll never buy German.

[@lehlohonolomphuthi4]

You can never really, not consider, the Chinese card in this current climate.

[@darrellmaartens6425]

CX30 anyday

[@Stickoid]

Unless you need rear seat space.

[@lawfordwentzel1713]

Cvt is not for me. Sorry Honda you guys have to give us a choice of a manual gearbox to get better sales for your vehicles.

[@michaelflinn7784]

I like the overall design except the front end. It's comfortable and stylish BUT that engine 😫. It's woefully underpowered in Johannesburg. Quite frankly it's a snail and because of this I won't be putting one in my garage. "Relaxed driving" hahaha. And the gear box whine 🙄

[@Ralphflowers]

The front is what attracted me🥺😫

[@michaelflinn7784]

@@Ralphflowers lol. Good we different

[@michaelflinn7784]

@@Ralphflowers if you are at altitude please drive it. It really struggles on the power front in jhb. I couldn't live with it

[@tshiamowisdom1941]

Absolutely stunning design, reminds of Mazda, if they had to do a kinda coup cross over it would look like this. Otherwise, yup the bootspace is the drawback and a CVT 🤮

[@neptunia4551]

Please maaan@@!!! Don't ever paint the front grill same colour as the Body!!! Geee! Contrast it always with Silver or Black! Red Grill!!??????

[@imtiazwadia7963]

Classic cliche of the go not matching the show. Such a pity for a brilliant looking vehicle

[@tushardas9825]

Chirro you are a real gentleman 😊, you know this car is worthless but you avoided uttering that 👍😉. Unfortunately HONDA need to be in business of manufacturing cars and some people need to buy them because their grandfather's liked this Brand 😂 Otherwise this car with its features, performance, look - doesn't event worth of a trial.

[@neptunia4551]

do I pay over R600 000 for this damp squip or R300000 on a Tiggo 4 Pro with far more power and tech. i'm being conservative by using tiggo 4. i can go tiggo 7 or 8, still by far cheaper and more car than this!! this HR-V, which all of us waited with baited breath, has been a disaster. Honda just committed suicide here! they bloody ignored the South Korean and Chinese looming STAMPEDE!

[@CobusDerrenberg]

(In fact, get a Haval H6 rather 😜😳😱! WORSE than I thought... 😓)

[@honestjoe632]

Would rather go for a Mazda with no CVT…

[@Terrymtshali]

Keep hearing HIV😁

[@ABNHW]

Hate that grille

[@wave1401]

Honda's are overpriced. Servicing isn't inexpensive either.

[@bonganimgaga7420]

Sorry not for me, it slowly and it futuristic. I love radical cars with power

[@vishendrannaidoo3385]

Ugly front design 😶

[@SoftPorridge]

Its so ugly but i like it

[@tkburn1439]

This car is the essence of MEH 😐😐😐😐😐

[@xoliswabungane1088]

The chinese card eish ja ne The chinesse have won south africa over again.

[@ashleygovender815]

Horrific front, weak performance, but everything else is nice, give me a turbo 4 pot n Im good I'll act like I'm Steve wonder when looking at the car.

[@zeed5764]

Ugly, expensive AND underpowered for the amazing price of just over half a mill. What a Great offer!😂