Battle of the Baby SUVs | 2023 Honda HR-V vs. 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross | Subcompact SUV Comparison

[@edmundscars]

The HR-V had higher interior quality, but the Corolla Cross’ seats were much more comfortable. Which is more important to you? Tell us what you think in the comments below!

[@MLHunt]

Both good cars for that segment. Not a lot between them to be honest. If I were shopping it'd probably come down to my feeling about the dealership and what they offered as the out the door price. I'd just add that if I found the seats to be as uncomfortable as you suggest that'd probably be a dealbreaker.

[@NoxNoctisUmbra]

Seats are more important. Especially the comfort and usb and cup holders and arm rest in the back is huge.

[@djzero5893]

Wouldn't it make more sense to do this when the 2023 Cross it out in a few months?

[@steeley6123]

@@MLHunt corolla cross gets much better MPG

[@ItsAlive111]

Seats!

[@kolokolok]

The presenter's careful balance in being 'humorous without being a desperate clown' and 'informative without verging on boredom' is great and refreshing. Especially while bearing in mind she is new. For once, I did manage to listen to a mainstream car-journalist till the end.

[@centenoj85]

Calidad y humildad

[@porschefanatic1049]

also eye candy

[@commoncure3335]

nah the jokes definitely felt forced

[@SpacialFlow]

Love Lauren! She’s a great presenter, has great flow, and a calm voice - I hope she’ll have some more episodes!

[@milskillz123]

She definitely has a cool vibe to her. Nice to have a different energy to the reviews. Maybe a little to much hand and arm movement, but overall loved her video.

[@braetonwilson4296]

@@milskillz123 as a gay man, I would have preferred a male presenter. Jus sayin..

[@biscuitninja]

True! Is she a voice actress also? Her voice seems so familiar...

[@moniqueforbes6168]

@@milskillz123 some ppl just talk with their hands

[@moniqueforbes6168]

@@braetonwilson4296 don’t watch her then 😂

[@kevinbarry71]

Great review. I'm getting older so comfortable seats are a must. Don't recall other reviewers mentioning this

[@m8sandman]

We were just in this market for a small crossover for my wife to haul our 2 large dogs around. We tested the Cross, Hrv, Seltos Renegade and Kona. My wife loved the Hrv as soon as she drove it. It just seemed to be the nicest of the group and had the best ride. I don't think our dogs will miss the rear armrest or cupholders...

[@letsgetmg788]

Great review! I’m looking forward to more reviews with her in it. Great delivery and cinematography. :)

[@edmundscars]

More to come!

[@bill7481]

Edmunds has hit a home run with this presenter. I am not interested in either vehicle, but I am sitting here watching her… sorry, I meant “it.” LOL

[@jmoney8580]

Hungry guy lol

[@bill7481]

@@jmoney8580 LOL

[@frussonj]

@@jmoney8580 Simpy...

[@robertgallion9845]

Loving Lauren, her personality elevates this review to such a relatable and personal level. Truly Great and can't wait to see Lauren again in future reviews.

[@gigi9467]

Yea no not really. Maybe for the non car guys and gals.

[@MrRajee09]

@@gigi9467 neither of the cars in this video are not something serious ‘car guys’ would be interested in. Besides there’s many other channels such as savagegeese and sarah-n-tuned for that. It’s always good to have options and different perspectives. You just seem like you don’t like change.

[@gigi9467]

@@MrRajee09 lol car guys definitely Love them cvt cars oh yea baby!!

[@edmundscars]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertgallion9845]

@@edmundscars I really did. Lauren made a review of cars in one of the most mundane, commoditized, and mainstream segments actually relatable and appealing. She approached these two Compact Sport Utilities in a style that spoke to the every day consumer, which made her hugely relatable and personable. Plus, it is so nice to see a Woman's perspective and needs being put front and center for Car Reviews. It's not all about horsepower figures and 0-60 Times. Plus, women can be just as big a "petrol head" as any guy. I know, working in the Automotive Industry for over 10 Years now, I've worked with and for some incredible women who have a passion for Cars that put many to shame. It is great to see it recognized that women have tremendous buying power and influence when it comes to Car Shopping; whether buying for themselves, or as part of a couple or larger family unit. With all this said, I look forward to seeing what Lauren can do as she expands her presence as a part of the Edmunds Cars team.

[@jasondmoody78]

Lauren Mccay did an amazing job and im looking forward to more of her reviews

[@viaPlanetNu]

Okay wth I love her ! Would love to see more with her reviewing even if I'm not getting the reviewed vehicle 💜

[@usa1mac]

I love the voice, opinion and overall fun from Lauren.

[@DeYanko]

How many packs of cigarettes does she smoke a day?

[@ipsilonia]

loved this review and lauren’s take on everything!

[@lahigirl37]

That was such a great video, very detailed and entertaining! great host!

[@stephengneri2136]

Lauren gives a nicely paced spicy review. Well done.

[@DWLee]

Great presentation, Lauren!! Keep it up!

[@edmundscars]

Thanks so much!!

[@craigmerkey8518]

Great review! More of her please!!!

[@iamthedutchbro]

I'd take the HR-V 10/10 times.

[@logicwins3492]

If Edmunds ever does a 2023 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2023 Kia Seltos comparison, Lauren would absolutely nail that! Fun and informative 👍

[@marinoint]

Thank you for your honest opinion about the Honda's seats. I had an Accord and its seats are also a little too firm for me.

[@jimiverson3085]

She is trying really, really hard not to say the HR-V is slow and the engine sounds like a tractor motor while getting bad gas mileage (the CR-V is bigger but gets better mileage). Not sure what Honda was thinking coming out with a car that is notably worse than the CR-V but costs nearly as much.

[@AyoBrownKid]

The same thing that Nissan was thinking when they launched that slow selling Rouge Sport when the Rogue gets significantly better gas milage, bigger and I guess better 🥴

[@davidlyday7373]

@@AyoBrownKid The Nissan story is actually pretty funny. The rogue sport is actually based off of the European QashQai but they had to modify it so much to make it compatible with US press standards that they consider it structurally almost a different vehicle. I think the rogue sport is actually a pretty well-rounded vehicle as far as its cabin and exterior goes. It's just unfortunate that jatco transmissions are so questionable

[@mustnoor]

It will be interesting to see the MPG when they release the hybrid versions of each car. Thank you

[@Wasabi9111]

Is there a hrv hybrid coming out? I thought the US won’t have the hybrid version which automatically crosses the hrv off the shortlist.

[@slimecastle526]

@@Wasabi9111 It was confirmed in Canada to come out so it should be coming to the states, but nobody knows when

[@JoseFernandez-wu8pj]

These are SUVS NOT SPORTS CARS FOR SAKES.

[@AlexTheeGr8t]

This was such an awesome comparison. Very entertaining and still very informative (I've seen other vids that have been very hit or miss). I'm gonna look for a video of the Kia Seltos and I hope Lauren reviewed it as it would be great have her take on it. If not it would be nice to have her opinion of it in comparison to these two if she's driven one, in the future. Amazing comparison review, thanks Lauren!

[@edmundscars]

Awesome, thank you!

[@saintsubie6661]

Wow! I think the Corolla Cross is the better car and better value, but the Honda is more stylish. That’s a trend across both automakers’ lineups.

[@Van-Hammer]

In overseas markets Honda seems to offer a bit more in the HRV (sold as the ZRV). I like the way Ms McCay presented this. Informative and lighthearted at the same time.

[@kennybunker2081]

Thanks for being very honest of the pros and cons 👏🏼

[@m4cpina]

What a personality!! You need a tv show. Hooked me from the jump and I’ve been watching a lot of these videos, by far the best.

[@trip_the_light]

I love Lauren's reviews!! She spends time only on the things I care about and her presentation is relatable and just brisk enough. Thank you Lauren!!

[@rodericksmith1482]

Wow. I must say, I really enjoyed your presentation. Awesome. You have so much personality. I can't wait to see more of your videos. You are now, one of my favorites hands down.

[@kahnjohnson6433]

Would love to see you in more reviews. Excellent presentation!!!!

[@dennisscott6413]

Great content. Love your perspective on both cars I just recently purchased the Honda Hrv 2023. I wish I had a test drive of the Toyota Corolla.

[@sammyt3514]

Never seen Lauren before, but she's a breath of fresh air! And she did a pretty comprehensive comparison between the two covering aspects I haven't seen in comparisons of these two SUVs by other youtubers like how the Corolla Cross has a more accurate steering and more comfortable seats, for example, which are important to me. Interesting that she found the Corolla Cross slower being that it's more powerful and lighter; maybe the calibration of the CVT has something to do with it. Against the clock, however, I think the difference in acceleration would be negligible. Thanks for the informative and entertaining comparison; I don't need yet another automotive youtuber in my subscriptions, but I subbed just because of Lauren :)

[@jsl02008]

and she did it like she's been doing it for years, she needs to be permanent on this channel

[@CelestialTrieye]

I don't see any comments about THE ACTUAL SUBJECT of the video, but rather of the presenter. Yeah, Elephant knuckles has good flow and is pretty, but please stop simping people.

[@timmyheatz12]

Honestly I've tested drove both vehicles but the 2023 hr-v is sexier lookin. Corolla Cross is pretty but the interior is subpar. Either way they both have reliability, stability, and low maintenance cost which you can't go wrong.

[@darrellfarmer7846]

Great Presentation 👏🏿

[@dmann1209]

Excellent comparison review. You presented both cars exceptionally well. The lag during acceleration is a characteristic of the CVT transmission. I think both cars are equally matched as far as size and technology . I think the as tested price will put the Toyota in the winner spot.

[@hereigoagain5050]

Great review! Hope to see more of Lauren. I'd go with the more comfortable seats of the CC over the interior quality of the HR_V.

[@targetguy777]

whats the milage of the cross? i think there is a cross elete model with more room also?

[@martinkristan]

Im waiting for this finally thanks!

[@0311uli]

Me thinks I know were they shot this comparison. Love the review by Lauren.

[@CruiseControl1]

I live in Colorado Springs and at over 6,000ft elevation the new HR-V seemed dangerously slow when I tested on highway merging, in city driving and mountain roads. I wish Honda would offer the 1.5l turbo or better yet a hybrid powertrain so the electric motors could help it with instant tq. I will be testing the Corolla Cross next but I doubt it will be much better. With the exception of the electric motors in the hybrid giving it a much needed boost.

[@azkaktus]

From my experience HR-V was absolutely normal

[@KJ-8000]

Very informative, great review, this presenter is amazing! ❤

[@AyoBrownKid]

She’s great! I hope to see her more. I truly love the new face of the Honda. It’s clearly the better choice. Toyota should have launched this with a SE & XSE trim, it’s carried the Camry sales by over 50%, come on Toyota y’all know better.

[@braetonwilson4296]

clearly the better choice? uncomfortable seats, vague steering feel, no rear air vents, no rear center arm rest, more expensive etc. Honda lost.

[@walltiger6603]

i have the corolla cross with 2.0 engine. i use extreme driving style to get 5.0L/100km, which is 47 MPG. i never go over 100km/h, seldom let the engine go over 2500rpm when accelerating and hyper mill when ever possible. so l smile when i see the gas pump, and its a different kind of fun to squeeze for MPG.

[@myway8950]

does the cross have a lot of road noise while driving?

[@michellenielsen5054]

I test drove both and went with the Honda EXL. I love my new car. The Toyota was a little too boxy for me but still a good choice for someone looking for that style. LAUREN, love her!!!! I was so happy to see a woman presenter. Great Job!!!

[@ilovecats748]

Excellent review

[@tylerseely]

The lack of passenger amenities in the rear is a huge misstep in my opinion. You're absolutely right, it's those rear seat passengers (my kids, for example) that are going to want a way to keep their phones or tablets charged on a road trip and not having that as even an option on the highest trim level is odd. Same goes for the lack of a center console.

[@georgiaguardian4696]

Lovely and super cute presenter. It’s such a fresh breath of new air when it comes to car reviews!

[@azpete6436]

great review

[@nikkoandrew28]

I driven both car but I will choose the corolla cross in the long ride!!! Much stable and comportable ride

[@zenkatta]

Great review 👍

[@edmundscars]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Paulygoku]

great video def enjoyed your review! !!!

[@faautobahna9416]

Good entertaining review.

[@keith.loves.lasagna]

Wonderful video! Many car demos on YT but the presentation here was entertaining yet comprehensive & informative without too much spec rambling. That said, I'm torn between the two cars. I like the taller stature/ground clearance of the Cross especially with the XLE's larger wheels (I hate scrapping the front bumper or splash guard when parking), and also the rear vents, rear USB ports, and arm rest would be the winning point if I ever had backseat drivers except I don't and I don't intend to ever. For me though, I really like Honda's interior design. Sure, I've seen nicer ones, Genesis, BMW, Tesla, maybe even the new Hyundai to some, but I like this more reserved look. Its a little utility meets a little luxury. Nothing gaudy . Minimalist approach. Just my cup of tea. Plus green is my favorite color... Just gotta try out those seats!

[@bho6486]

The Honda Fit/Jazz is still in production. It just isn't being shipped to the US.

[@minhoonoon9443]

Use the manual gear shifter to down shift the gear for acceleration.

[@ClaysArtFacePainting]

I like the video. She did a great job!❤

[@gregz3156]

First in my area to get the HR-V top level. It's really all about the driver and front passenger. If you're in the back seat--sorry bout your luck rubber duck! Being a self-centered driver, it checks all my needs. BTW, loved the vid.

[@seanwaters8886]

I am glad she stated honestly how horrible the seats are. I sat in a HRV, and from the moment I sat in the car, I was horrified how hard the seats are. I would not even test drive it. I was so surprised as the car looks adorable

[@N2LADIES55]

Great review and I subscribed!

[@matty_o]

Lol love the reviews because of you. Still everything remains relevant and factual. Thanks

[@ComenzandoBien]

I agree with the winner.... But the you add the Corolla Cross Hybrid, the things change! The hybrid version is more fun and powerful + more reliable and fuel efficient

[@randomfootages9120]

What about fuel economy fue consumption??

[@IKnewMickey]

Corolla cross is far superior in fuel economy ...and resale and is much cheaper.

[@tham2559]

According to my dashboard I get 28.7 mpg in my Corolla Cross XLE. I've only had it a month and only taken it on one roadtrip so only time will tell.

[@brandonmcfarland5200]

Hello Lauren, These 2 Cars Are Fuel Efficient Cars But They Are Painfully Slow.

[@Pexman-hu7zw]

I got mine last june toyota cross L trim coz much cheaper, im happy and i have no issues so far ...very happy...

[@allanbaisley9991]

More Lauren please. Get her something more fun to review too!

[@tham2559]

I purchased the Corolla Cross XLE and I totally agree with her. Test drive it before you buy it. I honestly would not have purchased it if I would have test drove it. The vehicle is really cute but the engine SUCKS. There is a real LAG, it has no get up and go about it. And when in cruise control its even worse. It scared me the 1st time I had it in cruise control and it accelerated, felt like it stomped the gas pedal to the floor then took forever to get the speed back up. And going up hills is HORRIBLE, I actually down shift to get up hills which is horrible since I live in a very hilly area. According to the dashboard im getting 28.7 mpg but im still on the fence about that. Overall the look is great but the engine has a LOT to improve on. Unfortunately I wasn't able to test drive this vehicle because there were none at the dealership, then I pre-ordered it on February 12th and didn't get it until July 25th even though I live 150 miles from the manufacturer. I am not a Toyota fan and based on this vehicle I will never buy another one.

[@jxmar_]

Lol if the engine is your main problem the HRV isn’t any better

[@nikkoandrew28]

Turn off the eco mode if you want it to accelerate more

[@slapdog1833]

Buy a hot rod. Who buys a car without driving it first?

[@roguedogx]

The thing that annoys me is Kia solved this issue in the spectra quite well. They simply added a hook to hang the purse on. An idea so elegant and effective, I don't know why it's not copied everywhere, especially in either of these cars.

[@roguedogx]

Also, sounds like both these vehicles need "hot versions" just to keep up with traffic. Lol

[@CRVgarage]

​@@roguedogxyou have the hybrid Corolla cross now

[@fadd6895]

A great review .

[@sakaniaanderson550]

I have the Corolla cross and had I drove it before I ordered it. I would have just went with a Corolla hybrid .

[@slapdog1833]

Never buy a car without driving it.

[@muhammadharits2593]

2023 HRV is perfect 🙂🙂

[@susantucker2041]

I test drove both cars today , and hands down the Toyota Cross won me over .The Honda's back window was really TINY 😂

[@michellenielsen5054]

It is 😂 even though I brought the HRV I’m envious over your tailgate push button to close and cover. 😂

[@drewhiz7334]

Great presentation and I'm for women in car culture who actually are car peeps instead of models. She's pretty and smart, great combo 💪🏾. As for the vid, not my cup of tea yet great presentation. However, I enjoy all cars and I learned which is the important part. Great job. Keep it up and yes, I've subbed to the channel.

[@anthonyabdo5364]

Centre arm rest prevents seats laying flat, I prefer firm seats because if your heavy and over time that sponge is going to deform just my my 03 Lexus GX (Toyota Prado)

[@arnoldguisa4155]

Toyota and Honda are the best 👌

[@futurefunk88eddins96]

I wouldn't be caught dead in either car but I'd never seen this presenter before so I clicked lol

[@always.entertaining.people1396]

Same here lol. I like her flow

[@braetonwilson4296]

as a gay whyte man, I would have preferred a white male presenter. jus sayin...

[@always.entertaining.people1396]

@@braetonwilson4296 …u can find plenty of white males to gawk over on the internet bro

[@kahnjohnson6433]

Great comparisons and results!!! You covered EVERYTHING and very fairly!!!

[@marcprobin1659]

I t would be nice to compare 2023 models years as the Cross has hybrid at 194hp

[@superc1361]

The hrv’s front end looks better but the side profile of the Corolla cross looks better to me. You don’t buy these cars for performance.,but the Corolla cross is getting a hybrid and maybe Honda should slap in there 1.5 turbo.

[@naturegirlbb100]

I am in love with Toyota Cross. I like this car.

[@bobdadruma]

I find the H-RV to not be up to Honda's standards. I am an Automotive Tech with 45 years experience with Honda and Toyota.

[@namvet1968]

What is your opinion of the CRV? Is the Hybrid CRV a wise choice?

[@bobdadruma]

@@namvet1968 I like the CR-V. The seats are comfortable and the ride quality is very good. Best to spend the extra money and buy the CR-V over the HR-V. The CR-V is a car that you won't grow tired of.

[@thisisgoingtopain]

How do you compared these two to the cx-30 2022

[@lorenschwiderski]

If the seats are better than HRV, I would say Corolla Cross. Need for speed, the go hybrid. Also consider Subaru CrossTrek 2.0 Premium -- nice. And symmetrical AWD

[@drivesanoldcar]

My Aunt has this car and she loves it

[@shahramkhayam4875]

Toyota forever!

[@CRVgarage]

She is a breathe of fresh air. Btw Corolla cross for me please.

[@Onnitfan1]

i love her.

[@just5two163]

haha, your personality is the best! Great review!!!❤

[@Nguyenducky]

I am waiting for the Corolla Cross Hybrid. The addition of an electric motor should add some power and improve the acceleration.

[@twystedhumour]

Lauren, thanks for pointing out the uncomfortable seats in the HRV. that's a deal killer right there. if you're going to redesign, then make it more thoughtful, Honda.

[@dlwilliams10]

Love to see the representation here 🙌🏾 Please keep her around. She's great!

[@InnerFire6213]

Both of these were in my list for a b segment suv, but after a lot of consideration I settled with a peugeot 2008 because it's just a lot better experience in sitting in one and I don't like cvt transmission they're too laggy.

[@gregashlag8790]

European Cars are more comfortable and more engaging to drive, but putting up with the reliability record is simply unacceptable in this day and age.

[@demonslayer4951]

Probably I'll go for Toyota C cross. Honda Hrv backseats don't have ac vents, arm rest & charging port. What a blank!

[@AGH0804]

She is great. More of her

[@bobybonilla8545]

This isn’t a head to head review. This is why I like the Toyota cross spoilers (two USBs in the back). The entire video has the other HRV in the background I don’t have a horse in this race but it was obvious from this video that I might have stumbled on to a Toyota commercial. I think Toyota makes great cars and trucks. But I expect an unbiased video from a Edmonds. This is what I usually see in those car sales people videos on why you should buy the car they are selling.

[@mrrock1201]

Lauren Mccay is a great presenter

[@abidfarooqui4899]

I just drove a HRV Sport and its seats were not bad to me at 52. Acceleration ... well these cars are not made for that. Just ordered a HRV EXL for my son

[@digitaldoc100]

A 2.0NA, a CVT and AWD- quite the underpowered combo. I would not purchase either as they currently are.

[@hankk5468]

Love this lady presenter.👍👍

[@XXtheJUMPoffXX]

HR-V better looks, Corolla Cross better powertrain

[@zoologo-es4uo]

The new Corolla cross and hybrid model make it a total win against the hrv in my opinion also the hrv is lacking some much needed creature comforts that the cross has no heated steering, no Bose sound system, no arm rest, cup holders or rear charging! If these things where fixed I would choose the hrv over the cross and the cross has a powerliftgate!!