1st Look at 2025 Honda CR-V! Is This the Best Small SUV?

My 2025 Honda CR-V review covers interior features, technology, multimedia, window sticker specs and pricing, and much more. Would you buy one?
This is the 2025 Honda CR-V EX-L.
Thanks to AutoPark Honda in Cary NC for letting me film their vehicles. Go to www.autoparkhonda.com.
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[@AutoJeffReviews]

Thanks to Autopark Honda in Cary NC for letting me film. Visit www.autoparkhonda.com to see their big inventory! How do you like CR-V and is it your favorite small SUV? If not, what is? Jeff

[@Stola2010]

I have a 2016 and was happy at first. But problems happen with the car overtime and I have to be the one that pays for the fixes. I'm not ever going to Honda again.

[@truthnow902]

@@Stola2010 yeah sorry to hear that but that model a year did have problems the new ones don't have any of those problems that's why you're always urge people to do the homework always do research before you buy a vehicle doesn't matter what brand it is see if they're common for any problems because every manufacturer has some vehicles in the lineup they have problems with it doesn't matter what brand, if you do your homework before you buy you can find out what the problems are and avoid that year it's never let me down once.

[@truthnow902]

@@AutoJeffReviews definitely my first pick would be the CRV 4 SUVs, but my number one top vehicle is the Honda Ridgeline that thing rides like a dream and has a box to go with it can the naturally aspirated 3.5 V6 you can't go wrong!! Have a good one.

[@doolittlegeorge]

Really boring Model for dealer to show off very surprised by that

[@truthnow902]

Wow that thing is really nice the interior is beautiful it looks very high-end not cheap quality plastic I was looking for an SUV I would definitely get one of those!!!

[@Gnosticv1ke]

Jeff you're something else sir. I feel like i look forward to your reviews like I do the next episode of Game of Thrones.

[@ital2525]

Great video, what a great car, thanks!

[@HondaProJason]

Great review

[@marknh3312]

I had a 22 Hyundai Tucson that’s was totaled by a falling tree. While I liked the Tucson and its tech features the build quality left a bit to be desired. Some minor paint issues, “hollow sounding doors,” etc. It drove fine and was reliable. Hyundai dealers suck though. Always trying to sell you something in service that’s not part pf Hyundai maintenance. So when it came time to replace the Tucson I test drove the CRV. I immediately decided that the CRV was a better small SUV. Build quality difference is significant inside and out. The little turbo 4 has better pickup than the NA Tucson. Just drives better. There’s some downsides - mainly the tech screen size and dash (not all digital). Amd the Honda app needs help. With that it was still the right decision on the CRV plus I got a killer deal on a 2025. $38.3 list and I was out the door at $37 with dealer and state fees (I live in a no sales tax state).

[@NoSoupToday]

What trim did you get? About to get one myself, but I’ve been trying to get that price low as possible amidst the chuckles from the sales associates

[@Toyota-fan]

Honda needs to upgrade the infotainment screen.

[@ComicKish]

Never buy honda starters fail after 3 to 4 years

[@Toyota-fan]

@ComicKish honda Odyssey is good, I have honda Pilot 2016. I had to flush the transmission fluid

[@truthnow902]

​@@ComicKishnot quite sure where you're getting this information but it's not true I know a few people that have Hondas they have never had to worry about their starters never had to change them and some of their Hondas are older

[@truthnow902]

Actually Honda's infotainment screen is way more advanced than Toyotas Ford Dodge Chevy actually all of them but that doesn't even make a difference I want to drive a reliable vehicle that looks good sounds good and that's reliable a computer on four wheels!!!

[@agak61]

@@truthnow902what about Subaru info system ;) ?

[@stevennevins6643]

It’s a little disappointing that it appears to be exactly the same as the 2023-2024 models. I’m shopping for a compact SUV now. Ventilated seats, here in south Texas, is a big deal. CR-V doesn’t offer them on any trim level. Also, wish Honda had reduced NVH for 2025. Still, the hybrid is on my short list.

[@OppoA-un1ut]

Very good!

[@charlie3851]

I have driven 2 different 2025 non hybrid EX CRV's and they both have a strong drivetrain vibration taking off from a start or slow speed. Much less at other speeds but you can still feel it at times.

[@rogerdillon8651]

Love everything about this vehicle with the exception of the turbo engine. I’ve owned Hondas for the last 30 years, but no more CRVs unless they once again offer a naturally aspirated engine.

[@Mariekr49]

Why what's wrong with it I just bought one

[@rogerdillon8651]

@@Mariekr49 a 1.5 liter engine married to a turbo places the engine under too much internal pressure. Unfortunately, this will make it unlikely that the engine will achieve the legendary mileage of Honda’s naturally aspirated engines (200,000+ miles). Best advice if you own one is to change the oil often (much sooner than the Honda Maintenance Minder system indicates) and allow warm up and cool down time before shutting off the engine. Honda did not switch to this engine by choice, but because their hand was forced to in order to meet the government mandated emissions and fuel mileage standards. It’s not just Honda that is having to do this, but the other manufacturers as well.

[@bunmeng007]

@@rogerdillon8651and how come the rav4 still have 2.5L NA engine?

[@rogerdillon8651]

@@bunmeng007 The RAV days are numbered in its current configuration. In the past 24 months Toyota has added turbo and lowered the engine liter capacity on the Tundra, Tacoma, and Camry. I would look for a new RAV engine change by the 2026 model year.

[@LongTimeTTFan]

Looking for a Naturally Aspirated CRV. I will keep my 2002 model.

[@stickbrick8219]

I love how this CRV looks but the turbo concerns me

[@Mariekr49]

What's wrong with turbno

[@MBBHMM]

My wife bought the 2017 CRV. Seven years later, no turbo problems. In fact, no major issues at all. She has been buying CRV's '97.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Jeff, I hope the next RAV4 is as big as this CR-V.

[@rockhard9369]

I can't wait until Rav4 come out, but need a car now. I think RAV4 will be even better looking. It won't come until summer next year, i heard.

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada home of the honda manufacturing plant in Alliston Ontario north of Toronto thanks for the presentation 🇨🇦 😮

[@justaguy995]

Why do cars get bigger every year ? We no longer have compact affordable cars

[@SnowySnails]

We have lots of compact affordable cars it's just they are not popular because people want large suvs

[@Tw3ntyOnez]

Wompwomp

[@Longvillle]

Perhaps people like to have space.

[@blackbandito7935]

If I buy a CRV I want it to feel like a suv. Not a civic.

[@repunzelification]

Did they improve the side mirror? Closing when it lock?🤔🤔🤔

[@user-kc8qo5wj3f]

The best

[@bowlampar]

This SUV has a plain ordinary appearance, but it's big。' 😏

[@eroildo.3374]

Es muy. Buena su motor es muy. Fuerte 💪 además no es un auto de carrera es un auto normal para gente normales 👍 es muy hermosa 💖 Honda. 2025 😊

[@challp28300]

I wish Honda would bring back the faux wood trim and offer options for non-gloss black rims on the hybrid.

[@Jaylo1954]

I’m driving a 2002 Honda CRV! I look at the new models every year. This is what I’ve noticed: noisy inside while driving; legroom up front never improves; not very luxurious.

[@thirasakkruthern8609]

Look at the crv 2024 where the position design at 2025 differance

[@billyrock8305]

Topgun SUV #1 🥇

[@peterf90]

Not as nice to drive as the hybrid but also not as expensive.

[@kevinsullivan7831]

Why does Honda only have heated steering wheels on the top trims?

[@kirkvanvranken3560]

Top trim civics don't have the heated wheel .

[@Mariekr49]

Yea that kills me paying so much and not getting a heated steerwheel I want it all

[@user-jo4en1zl7b]

I like the look but no cvt and no turbo come mon honda 😮

[@agaragar21]

Why, Why , Why can't they make the door Pillars glossy ????

[@Irishmanbikes]

How do I sell my sister into trading in her 2013 CRV and buy a new CRV?

[@CSA55VA]

It is a better looking than the outgoing model. If it has a CVT I will not buy it.

[@aboulahab3610]

Get the hybrid. It has eCVT (totally different than normal CVT!)

[@curtfitch6205]

No fog lights or garage door opener. Same as 24.

[@kynguyen5688]

so same as the 2024 CR-V?

[@peterf90]

The horn sounds good on this one.

[@cruiser1834]

At MSRP? Really? Nothing to recommend this dealers cars over another’s, is there?

[@rancebradley9141]

Honda pulled a fast one on their loyal customers. Completely unimaginative interior lacking the style and many features of the 2021 ex model. I would say they put zero effort into the dash design. Looks like the controls of a low end city bus

[@user-gl1ew6hz8x]

All turbos ruin Ice engines. Get the Hybrid which will last 200-300K properly maintained. Turbo Ice only much less time.

[@gregwilkerson9559]

Does a 2025 Honda CRV come with a CVT transmission? CVT transmissions WILL NOT last 250,000 to 300,000 miles like the old Honda transmissions did. CVT transmissions are JUNK!!!

[@klanks21]

Small SUV?

[@socalangler723]

not a fan of CVT

[@danrock4728]

40K is not a reasonable price.

[@bst3132]

Still BORING as hell!!😢

[@thirasakkruthern8609]

Old to Old

[@ComicKish]

Probably has a crap engine i ould get non turbo engine

[@kirkvanvranken3560]

Your options are a turbo or a hybrid. Period.

[@Mikek88]

What new carmaker even offers naturally aspirated motors on these smaller SUVs anymore? I do think these turbos have come a long way over the past 20 years. What most concerns me is they still use a CVT transmission even after all the horror stories. Just put an 8 speed auto in there

[@marklo4416]

Toyota RAV4 is better in everyway. Better Engine without Turbo and more horsepower, Better Transmission, and better looking. #1 selling in USA for the last 5 years.

[@lammiiambo5267]

Dont buy Honda car never Never we bought 2018 \2019 2020\2021\2022 .2023 AC compressor garbage Dont waste your money Warning warning warning