ENGINEER IS IMPRESSED WITH THIS VASTLY IMPROVED HONDA HR-V // 7 LIKES & 7 DISLIKES

[@dtna]

That background looks like the backlot of Paramount Studios in Hollywood. You are correct. As a former engineer, you know that the build quality in Mexico is very poor.

[@Laguna2013]

VW all track made in Mexico is great

[@CJ-zz9ts]

@@Laguna2013 nope, my Audi made in Mexico is poor quality, falling apart compared to German built quality

[@Laguna2013]

@@CJ-zz9ts I agree conceptually, but my unexpected positive experience with the VW all track (made in Mex I believe) has been good so far. IDK where my '02 GTI was made but it was trash

[@workoutguru3211]

Yes it indeed does look like the Paramount Studios of Hollywood with that amazing lush greeneries haha! Also in case you’re curious, he is in Vancouver West Side which is amongst the wealthiest neighbourhoods in the entirety of Canada. The specific name of the neighbourhood I can’t seem to tell but if I have to guess, it’s either Point Grey or Shaughnessy.

[@workoutguru3211]

Vancouver west side looks so beautiful man

[@wangchukl]

I agree with your 2nd dislike point. I find the previous generation better in terms of looks. I particularly hate the front look of the HRV.

[@louiedee1234]

thank you David. I always learn something with your videos.

[@plightn]

My main gripe is the that it's super underpowered and the CVT feels like it shouldn't be in production. Feels like a vehicle from the 90's.

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

Thank you for another great video David ✌️ ❤️

[@alengreen589]

I agree with you, 100% right.

[@anandabanerjee4593]

Thank you David for your deep analysis. I am trying to decide between corolla cross xle and hrv exl. At my location in US , corolla cross is $ 1k higher than hrv. Which one would you have preferred in that situation ?

[@minlou4639]

At the end of this video he said he like the HRV. I have the hrv. The AC is amazing, turning radius is great. I like the real time mpg display, engine is very reliable. I get for sure 25 mpg.I’m so use to getting 30 mpg. But a 5 mpg difference is totally ok.

[@Wacco_Gaming]

Have you done a video on just the new CRV? I see you did a comparison with RAV4 but can't find one for just CRV

[@martinbecklen6486]

The HR-V has always been under-designed. Always under-powered. As you say, the styling of the Vezel is far superior. Wish Honda would re-introduce the Element as a better solution than the HR-V for today's very mobile market. Nice video.

[@4.6lexus83]

It's jus a good combustion engine 2.0 non-turbo may be low on power but very high in reliability and durability give many years of trouble free years so thank God it not hybrid. It's a affordable AWD commuter car workhorse.

[@CJ-zz9ts]

Do you live in Ontario or BC?

[@MOLRobocop]

Talk of steering feel is so frequently missing in automotive reviews. So thank you. And honestly, this is one of the reasons I love Honda. They have their flaws, sure. But they very frequently have a bit of soul in their driving dynamics. With exceptions of course. Corolla Cross, not a bad car. But very much built to a price point appliance car when you take one down the road. My 8th gen civic, it wasn't a fancy car. And it was also an appliance. But the Honda engineers still took the time to make it pleasurable to drive. With trade-offs in NVH.

[@lindathomas2407]

I like the format (likes and dislikes) and length of the video; great work. As to SUV preference, the Corolla Cross for me--although my desired version - the hybrid - isn't coming out in the US until "late spring" (May-June 2023).

[@hoffa2586]

15 years from now this will still be humming along with 200k on the odo and no faults. Simple engine, minimal electronics in comparison to turbo and hybrid models. Gas and go and let the money you save grow!

[@xelawash]

Your channel is excellent. Being a content creator myself, I don’t subscribe to many channels, but your channel is so well done, I had to subscribe. Keep up the fantastic work 👍

[@rightlanehog3151]

David, I am going to give Honda a mark of A++ for recognizing that the people of Calgary and Kansas are generally taller and wider than the people of Kyoto. This means they have tailored specific models of HR-V/Vezel to the specific markets they are meant to serve. At the other extreme, the drivetrain efficiency and performance is nothing better than a C- for a vehicle making its debut in 2022. I am not asking Honda to build a new drivetrain, I am only asking them to pick the right one from their corporate parts bin. On the subject of pricing, the pricing in Canada is outrageous. Finally, I won't criticize the panel gaps. If someone was paying me 2 or 3 bucks an hour to build a car that sells for this much money, you would be able put your fist through the panel gaps 😉😉

[@AutomotivePress]

Thank you for your feedback Mike!

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@AutomotivePress 😃

[@alengreen589]

If it comes to Honda / Acura and engines, i think that they are 2 steps behind Toyota / Lexus.

[@brucechan9140]

not to mention that honda can not compete with their hybrid drive train in terms of high speed efficiency, and not to say that they have 0 offerings in plugin hybrid drive train.

[@alengreen589]

@@brucechan9140 yes.

[@codyc.964]

Honda engines are better, HANDS DOWN. I've owned various models from both makes, and Honda sounds better, performs better, is more reliable. Only 1 engine has ever failed me, and it was a Toyota

[@raymondreiff8170]

Everyone wanted a Cheaper Car there you go, You getting a reliable cheaper Car from Honda Personally wouldn't mind have one, That's great engine from Honda, You can find higher hp junk from some other Manufacturers, It would have to be A 6 speed manual transmission for me. Thanks for checking it out.👍

[@moeanthony9308]

Cheaper? An ex is priced the same as a crv lx. Anyone with a brain will go for a crv. Not in Canada my friend.

[@azkaktus]

​@@moeanthony9308 no your information is not correct CRV is more expensive please check info.

[@Hakltz]

Way better than the previous model!!! I think they’ve gone Mazda inside

[@keithbennett1359]

Very few autos are made in Canada/USA anymore , all the manufactures are in Mexico now . I watched some videos on Mexico's auto factory's and they are very modern , We still have a choice though HAHA Mexico or China

[@Anthony-ko3ep]

Japan version looks better to me. Love your attention to detail. Thank you David.

[@pianoplayer56723]

Nice vehicle but I don’t like the steel built CVT or that it is made in Mexico.

[@joshharrison1160]

what city are you shooting this from? homes / neighborhood very attractive.

[@rightlanehog3151]

He is in Vancouver, British Columbia. Locals call it VancOOOOOOUver.

[@fernandoruiz4382]

¡Gracias!

[@Laguna2013]

build in Mexico! ugh

[@kenhoward3512]

The body panel misalignments "can be handled by the dealer"? I can easily imagine, from past experiences, the dealer saying, "They're all that way, it's within factory specs, there's nothing we can do." Or (again from past experience) they will take the car and make the problem worse, then have you leave the car with them, again-and-again, until they wear you out and get you to just accept it. I have zero faith in auto dealers, whether for sales or service.

[@jd2plus2]

How about comparing it to the upcoming Toyota crown ? Different category?

[@Devillers-y9q]

David, I very much agree with your thoughts. The presence of Honda HRV in mainland China is very low, even if it is discounted, no one cares about it. I really like the look of the Japanese version.

[@MrDaveaccord]

I own a 2020 HRV Sport trim and this looks much improved especially the Civic like interior. However, like my HRV this new model is still underpowered and really needs the new Turbo Civic engine to be competitive. Also, it really bugs me that Honda is eliminating the engine temperature gauge from the instrument cluster on many of its models and replacing it with an IDIOT light.

[@Jaredius]

Honda has a habit of manufacturing an interference engine with a belt drive.

[@raymondreiff8170]

This doesn't Not have a timing belt, Only very few of the have a timing belt anymore and it's a Great engine, Those belts last longer than some of the Chains some use.

[@sammyt3514]

I believe that's only on some of the V6 engines; all their 4 cylinder engines have chain driven cams.

[@sal9805]

I like the front face and the back end. Not too thrilled about the sides.. They could've been more aggressive or more modern looking on the sides. The sides look too plain. Looks interesting and will be interesting when they come out with a hybrid version 🇨🇦

[@moeanthony9308]

The front needs to go big time