Honda CR-V AWD Diagonal Test | Real Time AWD still struggling!

[@CarQuestion]

Honda CR-V AWD Diagonal Test notes: Back in 2017, we did a diagonal test with the CR-V. Little things changed since back then. Best recommendation: Leave the gear selection in the D position, leave TCS ON, and hold it. It might do it, or it might not, it's unpredictable. If you turn TCS OFF, get ready for a smoke show. The CR-V required full throttle applied to get over this hill. This test is made to show how the Real Time AWD will react under the hard circumstance and it doesn't change the fact that the CR-V is an awesome compact SUV.

[@CarQuestion]

@@FredFun Thanks for pointing that! Just corrected it :)

[@barbz_zayne]

@@CarQuestion I feel like the 2017 CRV done better than this! I own a 2019 and am glad I didn’t get the 2020 for this reason.

[@gabrielpanebianco6542]

what is the difference between this video : kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXOTh6OAfMmtapI&ab_channel=CarQuestion ? : Real Time AWD Diagonal Test Honda CR-V | The MOST complete review: Part 6/8 because is it worked well the AWD

[@ELHemi440]

I have a 2019 CRV and last week during a blizzard in Toronto, for the first time I had the chance to put the AWD system of the CRV to full test, the results, I am so disappointed that I will change that car, this is my 2ndn CRV, I used to own a 2002 CRV and it was a tank on the snow, never let me stranded, the new CRV got stuck in a similar situation as the diagonal test, there was no way to make the car move and inch, the AWD was keep getting overheat and had to shut down the car, I spend 6 hours stuck until my friend with my old CRV that I sold to him with almost 360 thousands kms, came to recue me, he pulled me out no problem, once the front tire made full contact with the pavement again, the AWD system started to work, it is a weak system, the old CRV with less power went right through the same spot no problem. Shame Honda! (I have brand new winter tires on my CRV, Bridgestone Blizzards, so it was not a matter of tires)

[@azerogliev6520]

You idiot, this is not for diagonal testing when a tire is hanging in air lol. 99% of AWD systems are made for better traction in snow on regular roads, NOT on off-road trail or trenches when you get wheels spinning in air. smh. You are confusing road crossover made for regular driving on roads with off-road vehicles.

[@samwh4775]

Is weird because you test the 2017 Honda CR-V touring and it didn’t had problems at all and it did it 😅

[@timjenkins7019]

This is one of the best real world tests for car buyers to watch. IDK how Honda watches this video and says "Yup, we nailed it." I'd be embarrassed if l was a Honda engineer watching this.

[@jebril]

Cuz they focus on other aspects of the car that the buyers will care about not this. 99.9% of CRV drivers will never need to do this and yet it still can do it, look at the Nissan Pathfinder its advertised as an off road vehicle and failed this test. Lots of vehicles fail these tests, new Dodge Hornet fails this test too.

[@Technie87]

Pretty sure they've mentioned its mostly meant to be used in snow as both of the front wheels, and the back wheels must be in motion, with the back wheels required to slip in order for it to work properly. Its not a 4x4 Realtime, its an aid so you don't get stuck on a snowy hill or slip on a paved road

[@jstgermain256]

It appears that its TCS logic is pretty inefficient in that very scenario. Spinning wheels are braked but without concertation on where traction is. That performance appears no better than what was seen around 2010 for that class of SUV.

[@rotaxrider]

That was a DISASTER 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jebril]

Look at the new Pathfinder that was a disaster this at least finished and didn't put the drivers life in risk.

[@Technie87]

Pretty sure they've mentioned its mostly meant to be used in snow as both of the front wheels, and the back wheels must be in motion, with the back wheels required to slip in order for it to work properly

[@SlvrWlf88]

It's a CRV you're not supposed to take it off road you were supposed to take it to a store

[@zero2sixty244]

Didn’t the 2017 one do much better? I haven’t watched it in a while but I don’t remember it putting up as much of a struggle as this one. I wouldn’t go as far as to say Honda should put iVTM-4 in it (although it would be nice) but they need to update and fix their AWD. This has been an ongoing issue

[@scott8919]

Remember the HR-V test in 2016? Even that was a lot better than this.

[@sharrukhahmed]

This car isn’t for off-road really. It’s a fun daily driven vehicle.

[@irmada]

this is a very good video for those who own AWD CRV 1.5 Turbo

[@danny4289]

That wasn’t horrible, at least it made it. How many cars completely fail that test!!

[@jebril]

Yea especially considering that Honda doesn't try to pretend this is an offroad vehicle the AWD is there for bad weather not this.

[@caseynah8857]

That was pretty pitiful, I especially liked looking at the non-LED/HID projection beam headlights🤣

[@arj8358]

Who even tries doing this in a cr-v. I think the hardest thing these tackle with normal people is a few inches of snow.

[@brysonw1815]

@@darrinsiberia I’ve driven my bosses 2019 crv AWD in blizzards with unplowed snow , not a single issue… I myself just ordered a 22 crv

[@TboneSRT]

It just shows you how shotty the awd system is. Giving power to the only wheels with no traction

[@RD-vb9cr]

that AWD system weakness has not changed in over a decade , looks good tho

[@normt430]

...or two!

[@oh_ive_eatenhere_before6421]

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[@elite6946]

this was never made for off-road... its AWD cause in wet roads awd will help its stability and traction

[@erichpagotto]

Para mim já basta ver o teste, é ótimo saber que funciona. Prefiro não precisar colocar a minha crv numa situação dessa.

[@nicholaswetli-yenne4166]

OMG, never take this off-road!

[@4x4gear33]

@@highball7347 There are trucks on this channel that passed this test in RWD.

[@jonathans4503]

Might as well just buy the fwd model

[@TheAngorTube]

this useless test is not about off road capability, but it is only a brute test of how much differentials can be locked....the Suzuki Jimny is one of the best off road car in history...wel, try this test with an "old" Suzuki Jimny...

[@derwolf200]

So what we learn from your vids is: If you want to go OFFROADING, don't buy an AWD Honda SUV... ... buy a RWD Sprinter commercial van.

[@alexmobil7463]

lol!

[@NiceBowser]

It would seem as though a lot of car manufacturers these days just throw AWD on there to be competitive, not because they actually have a good system. Sad, really.

[@sergiovergara6024]

Que lata la Honda AWD !! me queria cambiar de Subaru XV, pero me quedo con Subaru ...

[@feiyuhuang1408]

Just got stuck on my snowy driveway. With left front wheel spinning like crazy, the other 3 was doing nothing.

[@Tom-ej8bb]

Wow, nor good at all!! Wonder how Rav 4 and works?

[@ZacharyLagler]

The Key With the Real-Time AWD is to Apply Consistent Throttle. The Capability of this System Will Surprise you. Stuck in a 4 foot Snow Drift High centered they crawl out in 2 Seconds

[@DL-rx7pj]

I drive on the beach all the time with my Outback and the CRV is the #1 stuck vehicle. The system is terrible, honda knows it but doesn't care because most people will never experience its failures. It's sad to see the disappointment on people's faces when they do.

[@veersoutlet]

Awesome ride

[@pablais11]

Buick Encore GX pour bientôt?

[@Thailand-Servant-111]

CR-V is baby in 4WD.

[@paosaephan5067]

This is kind of called off road testing. CR-V real time AWD is only for level roads like rain, snow, gravel and maybe mud. The early 2000s CR-V would have done better?

[@benhaze1010]

Very weird the HR-V seems to have a better AWD system than the CRV. The CVT and lackluster AWD system will keep the CRV off our list.

[@payup2023]

I guess your list is a list of the worst selling SUVs in America 🤣

[@Abbbb225]

Why did the 2017 do better?

[@ArExsTee]

You know it's bad when the Mazda 3's AWD system had no trouble 😂😂

[@TMS5100]

Shows you how complacent and lazy honda has become.

[@d.minhhoang]

Test Huyndai HTRAC please

[@cesarvilla1422]

Speed and power

[@raythemanroe]

I would bet money if you stopped feathering the throttle and letting off it would just go right up that. If you listen to the audio, when you stay on the throttle it goes over. Regardless, do another test with just giving it the juice.

[@CarQuestion]

You lose cause I floored it and that’s what it does PayPal or money transfert ?

[@sk-un5jq]

@@CarQuestion I have a 2016 Civic and the traction control makes things worse in the snow!

[@SilverScarletSpider]

It’s kinda sad to see the Honda CRV struggle so much while the Acura RDX passes easily.

[@fansgalorellc621]

I’m surprised since the RDX is the luxury CR-V no matter how people try and set them apart that it can’t handle the same. Honda and luxury Honda should be able to handle just the same.

[@toetz4491]

@@fansgalorellc621 Nope.. Acura RDx does NOT have the same drive train as the CRV ..

[@noelsaw]

It depends on which year of the RDX. Some older (2nd gen) 3:11 RDXes were the same platform and drivetrain as the CRV but the newest gen RDXes use SHAWD / iVTM systems that are better than the “real time AWD” the CRV uses.

[@OutdoorFun01]

Always have a passenger with you. Leave him in the trunk for when you get stuck to push.

[@1bojanbojan]

I’m very disappointed in this and I have this same CRV. Love it over all and it’s amazing in snow and year around but this test is disappointing

[@matthewjohnson1211]

This vehicle is basically meant to be a accord “hatchback” with ground clearance -like you said good for snow. If you want more “off-roading” -they offer the passport $$$

[@1bojanbojan]

@@matthewjohnson1211 that’s perfect have the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 but it will never see off road haha

[@TheAngorTube]

you're right: this test don't prove the offroad features of a car, but just how much its differentials can be locked. A RWD drift car with welded differential will pass this test without any effort.

[@ഡെയ്ൽമാത്യൂസ്]

I don't think this is AWD model. My 2019 AWD CRV goes smoothly on steps without any tire slipping.

[@Moonlight-hq3gi]

bro evide aanu crv awd 🤠 civic, accord and crv discontinued in india ☹️

[@ഡെയ്ൽമാത്യൂസ്]

@@Moonlight-hq3gi Yes, I know. I am living in UAE

[@Moonlight-hq3gi]

@@ഡെയ്ൽമാത്യൂസ് nice it's vtec awd right

[@ഡെയ്ൽമാത്യൂസ്]

@@Moonlight-hq3gi No, it is not VTEC TURBO engine. It is 2.4 L

[@Moonlight-hq3gi]

@@ഡെയ്ൽമാത്യൂസ് okay 😊

[@joevwgti.]

Ford Escape and Bronco Sport 1.5T/2.0T AWD roller and diag test next please.

[@jonathans4503]

He did it today

[@TMS5100]

Honda - where "real time" means "rarely". All show and no go!

[@hermanjohnson9180]

That isn't true. The vehicle isn't producing enough torque. You sound crazy !

[@MoSportsUSA]

It's a four cylinder 2.4L engine, unsuited for this test and, coupled with the Honda AWD system, out of the range of the CR-V engineering and design intents.

[@hermanjohnson9180]

@@MoSportsUSA Yes, exactly !

[@CarQuestion]

It’s a 1.5 turbo... gone is the 2.4

[@hermanjohnson9180]

@@CarQuestion Noted.

[@jeffersonrubi3189]

I don't know why honda never put 4wd system in their SUV's 😭

[@TPM330]

They do

[@yanpasmawi5964]

@@TPM330 vtm4 in my 2007 pilot and sh-awd in 2019 acura rdx work pretty amazing

[@TPM330]

@@yanpasmawi5964 I gave AWD in my Honda CRV but my mom’s current Pilot and previous one have 4WD

[@Composurezen]

this was kinda sad to be honest, brutal performance

[@subazealand9158]

Hey guys, can be a difference with the model sold outside USA/Canada? Here in New Zealand I took for a test drive the 2019 model and I did same test on grass. It passed the test with less struggle than yours. And def it was pretty similar angle lifting a lot the wheels

[@CarQuestion]

Do you have a video ?

[@richardpalmer8478]

@@CarQuestion , no need for video. I'm a Kiwi and let me say we have the worst roads in a developed country--in the world. Colorado might be the Subaru state, but NZ's the Subaru country. That's not a compliment--to our roads. 4WD vehicles are a necessity, here.

[@subazealand9158]

@@CarQuestion I don't have the video with me. I can check with my brother if he still has part of the video we did. I'm quite surprised for the bad job it does, when my experience was better. We even tried in the same spot of the CR-V, the RAV4 Adventure, and it was bad. The Honda had more spin, but it climbed, the RAV4 it couldn't because of the exhaust was scratching too bad, and it was a demo car from a dealership, so we didn't want to damage it, plus the AWD didn't inspire confidence (in the RAV4)

[@PatrickRich]

boy, Honda really refuses to program in a strong coupling torque on the CR-v don't they.

[@gabrielpanebianco6542]

I think this car is oriented to a family, not for a guy who goes to the jungle or Dakar style, AWD is different from 4X4 4WD

[@gabrielpanebianco6542]

how many of you guys with this car will do a diagonal in his life...?

[@pnweezy]

Cars and Drivers voted CR-V won best compact SUV over the popular RAV4? Looks like there's no tractions at all. In the real world of going off road this CR-V gonna need a tow out of the shallow water and mud. After seeing this I won't buy CR-V with the additional $$ for AWD. This is embarrassing. Struggling to get thru the diagonal test. I told my friends if you want a typical SUV with AWD don't get CR-V. This test is on asphalt pavement. Imagine if it was on the dirt road or loose gravels.

[@harishue8575]

Yes. Agree that you should bring other SUV to test together to make a difference. Mazda, Nissan And all within the same range. Is not fair to just watching one model to be test.

[@CarQuestion]

102 were tested kzbin.info/aero/PLAHnyv3_yWFaQu2L8TNfkcrhweT2mPUBh

[@时间杀]

Crv的AWD没有地形选择？只在方向盘的菜单里看到一个图形？

[@jokoua9472]

Comment activer le mode AWD sur CRV 2016 svp ?

[@xxBLKSNXxx]

None of this matters... People are not going to be doing this in these cars...

[@CarQuestion]

It’s a test, if you want us to drive to Costco and film it because that’s what people do then just ask

[@keiondrenewell2894]

I have a question which one is better for circumstances like this awd or fwd

[@jebril]

AWD

[@jamespang8279]

Got the newer 2021 crv. Couldn’t Harley make it up a hill in snow while other 2WD sedans could. Worthless awd system.

[@ze_german2921]

I will guarantee that an Audi Quattro will have 0 issues

[@PeterFolz]

Maybe I'm wrong but looks like he did it intentionally, so why not turn to right and forward when it starts to spin? If you are on of road trail doing it off course your are not going anywhere. Also the tires get no grip enough ( asphalt tires), looks like a combination of mistakes and that way you will go to dead end. The real test is with someone who is doing it on real situation, not asphalt with little sllipering rocks. Sorry but for me didn't say anything.

[@CarQuestion]

Hahhaha nope You are wrong

[@sujoypaul1874]

Here in india,i do that regularly with my 2007 santro which is fwd

[@furiousfragment7082]

LOL

[@linuxkernel4.199]

That CVT LMAO you can hear it.. that's a big part of whats robbing power and lack of it.

[@malakai8417]

They should try all CR-V competitor SUV's .at this site so there is a comparison..eg...Mazda , Toyota , Nissan etc....and see how they do

[@CarQuestion]

We have different video of those Check out our diagonal test playlist

[@Алекс-Страж]

Круто!

[@matthewjohnson1211]

These days it seems almost everyone has caught up to Subaru EXCEPT the Honda CR-V -lol (Now the passport is a different story)

[@welcome2myworld1.o89]

Can you please retest the newest Toyota all-wheel drive sienna?

[@Dr.MichaelHabib]

You either buy a German, Subaru, electric AWD, or Jeep 4WD. Otherwise, you’re just paying extra for nothing and letting dealers deceive you.

[@ryanhaines7682]

Will u try the new rav 4 adventure..they have a different awd system than the regular rav 4

[@Lonewolf-zl5kv]

I am very disappointed to this test of CRV, i am planning to get one, but because of this already change my thoughts....

[@jamespiroli823]

The CVT transmission will never last. Junk

[@normt430]

Nor will the 1.5t with fuel diluting the oil.

[@evoemperor3776]

How can a crv get a crappy awd system while the pilot has awd system that can actually go offroad?

[@evoemperor3776]

@@rv2167 yes pilot and passport awd system is much more superior than crv. Passport and pilot has i vtm4 which is a variable torque management that sends power to the wheels that needed it. On the other hand crv only has an average awd system designed to save fuel it is mainly fwd but if it senses traction loss sends a little power to the rear wheels and with also the help of traction control. I said little power to the rear wheels because it does really send too little that it doesn't help at all.

[@tonychau1983]

Simple it cost more for the ivtm4

[@evoemperor3776]

@@tonychau1983 makes sense but if were not talking about honda and compare it to its direct competitor i can ask you again why does a crv have crappy awd system than a rav4? I don't even have to compare it with the subaru which has far more advance awd system than those two for the same price.

[@tonychau1983]

@@evoemperor3776 for most buyers of crv and rav4 these systems are good enough these vehicles will probably on paved roads 95% of the time.

[@joshuawhiteside3750]

@@tonychau1983 exactly. Nobody will be going rock crawling in these things anytime soon. The system is more than sufficient for the purpose the majority of buyers will use it for.

[@fakename7986]

This was my CR-V in the snow during the February 1st nor'easter. The AWD is not great.

[@kazzdon01]

なに？簡易4WDなのに空転したタイヤだけブレーキ掛ける機能が付いてないってこと？

[@rynaanna]

very nice colour 😍😅😂

[@ストイックなポッチャマ-s1j]

ファッションSUV😂😂😂 ランクルしか勝たん!!!

[@Away907]

even the ford delivery van did this test easily...

[@saeedredrose]

2017 was doing a lot better .

[@zeusl074]

Those tires suck! For those who actually drive these off road, you have to disable VSA for some situations. In these tests, the AWD was clearly working fine, but the tires couldn't grip worth crap. I don't know what tires are on it, but I'd get something different lol.

[@papi8370]

It didn't even try braking other wheels to send power to wheels that have traction. This has nothing to do with tires and everything to do with the awd system.

[@Fullsendfilosophy]

That’s what I was thinking. No tires could seem to grab traction

[@ИхтиёрАхтамов]

🥇👍

[@tyalderdice4980]

Do you have one for the 2021 Rogue?

[@worldpeace5853]

This is the max you’ll get to see in a simple plain old AWD. It takes a while for the computers to calculate the slippage and then push the non slip wheel to accelerate. This ain’t a SH-AWD, 4Matic, xdrive or a quattro. For those you’ll be paying almost double the price. A Range Rover series is something else altogether. A slightly better full time AWD would be a Subaru but I doubt if you’ll be able to have the same driving fun as a Honda or a Toyota. So again, Honda AWD is primarily a FWD and switches to AWD when needed but that’s all a marketing gimmick. Lastly, I really doubt if anyone knowingly will be taking a CRV for an off road drive and do all these stunts unless they are really stupid!

[@CarQuestion]

It's called Real Time awd but it's not much real

[@aaronaustrie]

These vehicles have no off-roading capabilities period!!

[@MoNoK15]

The 2.4 liter LX performance is a million times better 🙄

[@apraew20]

Manual transmission is the best transmission for a car. Just sayin

[@Tyrael1701]

True, I had a 99 civic and only got it stuck in snow once. Can also downshift in snow.

[@denniscoronel2691]

If you own honda, will you bring your honda on a off road trail? Come on guys, honda is a japans luxury car. It may have what they called real time awd shit but not that reliable enough. Honda is not that bother because they know that people will still buy it cos its honda. some don’t care if the awd system sucks. Even before the first crv the awd system sucks

[@jadenstatham7659]

まあ、普段使いには関係ない

[@sharrukhahmed]

Needs better tyres 🛞

[@linuxkernel4.199]

Mazda CX-30 had minimal issues :P

[@Ebaybbq]

I saw the same test done on RAV4 Prime, winner RAV4 Prime

[@Resistculturaldecline]

Honda, seriously, what in the hell ??

[@RP-vr8pi]

Just go more faster it will go

[@AmigodaCRV]

By the way still a daily car hahaha

[@mr.4255]

これはいかにリアにトルク配分が有るかだけのテストですよね❔あのテストコースのあのやり方でFF車ベース車は無理でしょう、リアにトルク配分があるFRのトラックは出来てるし。車の特性を分かってるのであれば、その車に合った運転の仕方をすれば良いだけです。

[@aaronaustrie]

A Jeep is what you take off-road NOT this!

[@lwtrans07]

Honda, a SUV that doesn't even good for basic offload; yet an AWD Honda that doesn't do AWD.

[@shaadahmed4456]

CR V 🇯🇵 VS 🇨🇳 H3

[@lasa47]

Guys look at the RPM which is under 3000, what car in the world can overcome an obstacle with this RPM? Why can't the driver push the accelerator at least up to 4000 RPM? CVT needs little higher RPM's to deliver some power! That's why this car struggles.

[@jstgermain256]

What makes you think he wasn't already flooring it?

[@lasa47]

@@jstgermain256 it clearly shows on the dash, RPM never exceeded 3000.

[@CarQuestion]

Can’t you read the desc... tcs maintain the rpm there. Not the driver .....

[@lasa47]

@@CarQuestion l have been using the same vehicle for years, got lots of experience with the car off road etc. TCS never limits RPM, 100% sure on that since i have been using it with both TCS ON and OFF. This is not a good car for off road activities, no doubt on that. But this huddle is nothing for the car if you push it little far.

[@CarQuestion]

Yes it’s tcs that restrain. Cause if you turn it of. It’s a smoke show and rev limiter is quickly reach. It’s what happen in that situation.

[@ranjitjagtap625]

Thats a shame

[@amerigovespucci4076]

A very, very fine way of destroying a transmission and other components too!!!!!!!!

[@CarQuestion]

Nope It’s strong enough to resist

[@johnpope1076]

With Hyundai Tucson 4x4 everything is possible I don't know why they are not marketing good product in India I am using it in worst road in Africa

[@rezkydwiputra6797]

Better range rover evoque 😎

[@lilpeppa117G]

I traded mines in on a forester a whole joke

[@V3NGEVILLAN]

Why wont honda just do right be the consumer and make a "all time 4wd" come on. Theres really no benefits of a half working 4wd system. Just make the diff lockable