HONDA CRV HYBRID 2023 - IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS - 4500 MILE OWNERSHIP UPDATE

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[@MrMlyarber]

I just bought one, and with 600+ miles, were only getting around 33.5. I hope it will get better. Plus, comfort, quiet and knobs and roomy!

[@DrHondaCRV]

Yea i was similar. Goes up slowly.

[@v1nnyq]

loving the chrome delete. keep the updates coming, youve got the best 2023 crv vids on here. im debating on trying to wrap the window chrome or taking it to the shop. then after that maybe the hood/moonroof deflector. anyway thanks for the inspiration

[@DrHondaCRV]

Its not too hard! If you have the time. Saves a lot

[@DrHondaCRV]

Not sure why the screen cap is fuzzy, was HD prior to upload. Anyway, gets the message across. apologies.

[@DiscountedClorox]

I’m not sure if you have experienced this, but today before I drove my sport touring to the highway today, I got curious and started looking at my grill to see if I should chrome delete those 2 chrome pieces on the front bumper as well and sadly the one on the left somehow fell off. Not sure when but now I have one side chrome and the other side missing😭 the still intact one seems to be pushed out a bit and so I pushed it back in. Once I got back home from the 4 hour drive, the piece was pushed a tiny bit out again so I was able to press it back in. Must’ve been a problem with the manufacturer, but was wondering if yours may be loose as well. Should check in case it falls off randomly as well because man it’s ugly when missing the piece. Anyways great vids, can’t wait for more updates and mods❤

[@DrHondaCRV]

@@DiscountedClorox Wow ! that's so strange, well you have a bumper to bumper warranty right? they should be able to fix it. Mine seemed pretty solid when I cleaned them prior to the black paint... I did see one tik tok where the driver seat wasn't bolted down.... I wonder which plant your car was made at? Can you check the sticker in the door. It should say the Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM), the Indiana Auto Plant (IAP), Or ELP. Mine was made in Canada, even though I live in California.

[@DiscountedClorox]

@@DrHondaCRV the first 3 characters on my VIN say 7FA so I’m guessing Oceania and Ghana

[@yukidear8424]

Love my window visors. They make my sport look cooler. Also got the lower door trims and running boards (for my mom) which actually look cool as well. Also, got the door sill and cargo door lighting which is nice when dark.

[@DrHondaCRV]

Niceee upgradess

[@daklight2792]

Glad you keep doing these reports!! Super helpful

[@scott8919]

They dropped it to a top safety pick (no plus) after an updated moderate overlap test took into account rear passenger safety. Either these cars are horrible or they're great depending on if you care about the back seat or not.

[@GetToThePointAlready]

"Horrible" is a pretty strong word. It still got a Top Safety pick regardless of that oversight. If overlap matters to you I'd skip this gen and wait for a refresh. I'm sure Honda is looking into this.

[@angelicapena8855]

I just purchased mine sport hybrid in silver super excited waiting for it to arrive I would love to black out all the chrome too. Plus as soon as I get it putting tints and caliper covers would love to get the back window covers as well thanks for all the information you have provided 😊

[@DrHondaCRV]

Your welcome! Congrats on the car!

[@harryao1065]

If I ever go outdoor camping or so I might just get an Air mattress that way it's more portable. Im still debating between the Rav4 or the Crv but I know both car will be great. Great video btw!

[@9thousandwatts]

Thanks for the videos. I think you helped me decide. I want one. Question. Did you make a video on wiring your dash cam. I like your setup

[@DrHondaCRV]

I talked about it in an earlier video. But i can review it in the next! Its pretty easy to install. 5 min tops.

[@9thousandwatts]

@@DrHondaCRV Thank You!

[@praveenv66]

Nice explanation. My sport touring hybrid was supposed to be built last week but it was pushed to this week. Hope I will get it in a month. Also, were you thinking of changing rear turn signals to LED anytime soon? The modifications you did, will they effect warranty in any way?

[@texasjoe557]

I finally got transportation info on mine. Arriving in 2 weeks. Those sensors really put them back. All in all, it appears my car is arriving 30 days later than I was originally told.

[@ManojKumar-et3np]

Good Video. I have been following your channel recently. I like how you explain about each part and sharing the links to purchase the additional parts😀. Recently, I took my vehicle(CRV hybrid Touring) to a 4 hours drive(driving under speed limit), after two hours I took a break to refill my fuel and suddenly when I get out from car, I noticed some burnt smell from the hood (front driver side near to the Honda Emblem) is that a normal behaviour of CRV Hybrid? I am guessing is it because of the insects hitting inside the front grill causing that smell? I never got this smell when I was driving inside the city.

[@DrHondaCRV]

Yea that’s interesting. I’ve never smelled that before. Maybe they’re getting grilled in the front. 🐜 Id take it for inspection to be sure

[@Tacoexplorer]

I really like the new CRV but the MPG is not that great. Bummer. I guess I’m going to wait what the next gen rav4 has in store. My buddy with a 2022 Rav4 hybrid never fell below 40 mpg in 15k miles. He’s consistently getting 42-43 mpg. But I love the looks and size of the new CRV.

[@DrHondaCRV]

Yea only downside

[@texasjoe557]

Thanks for sharing the great news. Also, thanks for the accessory hook up. the dealers here do the same thing, and charge for installation. I'm like they're floor mats-- You gotta be kidding me?!?! Pigs get fed, hogs get slaughtered added via edit: The parts website you gave ships genuine honda parts? Or are they OEM? For example- the all weather mats, cargo tray are a bit tacky so they stick better. OEM ones tend to be harder and smooth. Thanks for the great info. You're a superb resource

[@DrHondaCRV]

Yea its from honda dealerships. All labeled as genuine honda for mine.

[@texasjoe557]

@@DrHondaCRV Thanks Bud

[@GreatStoryBroo]

Looks great. I'm going to black out the trim on my CRV Hybrid next week. I'm also going to black out the orange reflectors on the front fender plastic. Could you show the cargo cover and how it fits? I'd like to get one but I don't want it if it sticks out of spot too much, given we can't lower the cargo floor on hybrid models. Thanks man

[@DrHondaCRV]

Nice! I don’t have a cargo cover yet. But i will once i get one

[@kim540rn]

I just got my CRV last weekend and the cargo cover and Homelink mirror are on backorder. Interested to see how the cover works as well.

[@user-bp1je9bq1k]

Just curious, how is the road noise in the cabin? I am waiting on my CRV Touring and want to know what I should expect. Thanks!

[@DrHondaCRV]

Its super quiet to me. Unless you’re flooring it. Then the high RPM can be a buzz sound. But I rarely hear that

[@jeschr3462]

Can you do a full view of the backside of your CRV? I'd like to see how your chrome delete looks like on the back if I were one or two car distances away.

[@ericflores1483]

Thank you so much for the video updates on the CR-V. I got my sport hybrid about a week ago. So far averaging 35.1mpg after 400+ miles. Btw, would you know of a website for bumper guards for this thing, I can’t seem to find any that fit. Hope to see more videos! 👍🏽

[@DrHondaCRV]

no bumper guards that ive seen, ive seen some body kits, but only for the base models.

[@chandrasekhar-td9om]

I had mine for about 4 weeks with 700+ and the recent average fgmilage is 38.3. In city i drive using B mode and on highway mostly around 60 m/ hour Black on black with front and balck chrome covered using hyperdip. Looks crazy

[@DrHondaCRV]

crazy good or crazy bad, haha, thats way nice milage

[@kevinmain3399]

I'm at almost 300 miles and Ive hit just over 39 mpg so far

[@randomstuff53078]

Did you have to take off fender or those air intake things on bottom fender when you did the spray dip

[@DrHondaCRV]

Nope. Not at all. Just tapes the borders. Very easy. It peels and cuts itself at the edges

[@ukulelelearning1595]

Looks great 👀. Thanks for sharing 🤙🏽

[@randomstuff53078]

@@DrHondaCRV shadow black .. is that the black you used

[@DrHondaCRV]

@@randomstuff53078 yes!

[@ukulelelearning1595]

Has anyone used frozen black? How close shadow black to the rear factory SPORT plaque on the back door?

[@evraljones9862]

I know you get this question/ comment a lot but... Just purchased my 2023 CRV-HYBRID sport. About 400 miles. I'd say my commute is 90% Hwy 10% city. Currently getting 28mpg, using regular gas. Any suggestions to getting that higher? I know people want 34 but I'd be happy with 31 at this point.

[@DrHondaCRV]

Oh dang thats low. What speeds you drive at? Try 67 MPH with ACC. Econ on highway. Normal on streets.

[@jakeyoung487]

If you get the recall paper, go in and that' done. It should increase range. Also, 400 is low. Mine was 460. Try this, drive it down to about 5 miles and refill again. That works for me. It went from 460 to over 500.

[@randomstuff53078]

I need extra long crossbars to add a kayak lift....do you have any idea how wide the roof is? I can't use the Honda crossbars and my CRV isn't going to be in until May. Thanks

[@jasonwilliams6005]

Not only does it visually warn you to brake, but it will brake for you too. It will slam on the brakes if needed. Make sure you have your turn signal on far enough back if merging into a turning lane with stopped traffic ahead of you. Otherwise, it will slam on your brakes. Its very surprising.

[@andytheuke]

also - have you considered a trailer hitch?

[@DrHondaCRV]

No. Nothing to tow

[@ping7040]

i like the no license plate at the front, my crv sport hybrid is gonna come next week, but i want to remove the license plate at the front of the car to make it look better, but i'm scared to be pulled over, especially it's illegal in cali 😢

[@littlebirdblue3181]

Keep it classy and simple. It looks great as it is right now. 👍😎

[@ukulelelearning1595]

Ditto! 🚙

[@willowcairns]

If you want the part numbers to replace the front garnishes from the chrome on the touring to the gloss black from the sport here are the part numbers. 71157-3D4-A01 71152-3D4-A01 Also the headlight is one unit and there are no bulbs to replace. Pretty much have to wait until someone would come out with an after market headlight.

[@DrHondaCRV]

oh wow no bulbs.....that is unfortunate. thanks for letting me know! not sure what to do then. its just not bright enough... Thanks for the part #s! I wish they had matte black. Well, the dip is good enough, got through all my emblems and garnishes with one can, and still have some left over.

[@willowcairns]

@@DrHondaCRV yeah they could be better, adding a light bar would the best way to improve the brights at least. Then if someone makes fogs would help the low. On your color the matte looks better then the gloss. I think gloss looks better on my still night pearl then matte would.

[@DrHondaCRV]

@@willowcairns Yea, I was thinking to add a lightbar, not sure if that would blind other drivers or affect fuel economy. I like the look of them tho. oh true! im wondering if mine is too dark overall now

[@willowcairns]

@@DrHondaCRV I like your blacked out look, way better then the chrome. I would think a light bar mounted as high as the cross bar I can’t image it would effect it that much. If the bar only turned on with the high beams then nothing to worry about. I actually have been flashed a couple times with my low beams on thinking the were high beams. If there was a light bar then they would see that my brights went on.

[@Goldendad1]

I’ve had my sport touring about as long as you (in Ontario) and one thing nobody talks about is brakes. I’ve had an issue since almost day one. That being squealy grabby brakes. First noticed it backing out of my garage. My dealer told me it was normal, “in winter brakes are wet”. My previous ride and trade, a 2020 Touring had no such problem. Not sure what to think, at this point I’d appreciate comments and suggestions. Thanks.

[@Cubsfan606]

Hey! thanks for uploading these videos. I had question on how you hyper dipped the front garnishes. How did you take them off the car to apply the hyper dip? What tool did you use?

[@DrHondaCRV]

Just taped the borders. And sprayed with hyperdip. Watch my emblem hyperdip video. I did it the same way

[@andytheuke]

thx again for your vids. I bought one identical to yours and I'm getting about 37 mpg combined. In local traffic I get 40-42. I'm curious - what are you using for a cell phone mount?

[@DrHondaCRV]

I just keep my phone on the charger, no need for me to touch it with apple car play

[@DrHondaCRV]

thats great milage

[@raman2820]

Hey man are you still doing normal on city streets and eco on freeway?

[@DrHondaCRV]

Yes. Eco freeway. Normal streets. Always.

[@BossKillerMan]

Great commentary! For 5:00 , does it continuously beep for rear passenger seatbelts as well?

[@DrHondaCRV]

Thank you! Yes it does. For 90 seconds.

[@ukulelelearning1595]

Off Topic - have you used the OBD Data Reader on your CR-V? Any suggestions where to find it? Any problem with plugging in? I am looking for my Radio and Nav Code and I was hoping to find it. Thanks

[@DrHondaCRV]

I have not, curious where it is

[@jasonwilliams6005]

What do you use on the black plastic trim on the bottom of the doors and around the wheel wells? I want to keep them from fading, and when I waxed the vehicle, a little got on the black plastic, leaving some annoying white lines. And I say keep yours all black. No chrome looks great.

[@DrHondaCRV]

Currently not much. Just armor all UV protectant, which is made for interior. But I should look into that more. Faded plastic is not a good look. Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@jeschr3462]

I'm getting some really loud electronic whirls from the hybrid system when going down steep hills sometimes. I know its a fake hybrid sound to let others know that an EV is nearby and moving but still, it gets pretty loud on some occasions. Then again I did run over a large deep puddle of water a week earlier...

[@user-bp1je9bq1k]

I think that is the regenerative breaking working, if I am not mistaken.

[@jeschr3462]

@@user-bp1je9bq1k Yea its required by law for hybrid cars or EVs to have that artificial noise to let pedestrians hear your car. But whenever I'm in B mode (I use B mode 100% of the time) and going down a steep hill, that artificial noise makes a much louder whining noise. Not sure what thats about.

[@jeschr3462]

@@user-bp1je9bq1k this guy says that B mode can be stressful for your hybrid system and engine if you use it all the time, still i'd like to hear other expert opinions though... kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2bSkoRmgbxmd5Y

[@michellemodesto6893]

I've had mine for 3 weeks now. I have 700 miles so far and haven't gotten any better than 29 mpg. I'm also in California. It's been a little cold out, but I rarely run the heater.

[@DrHondaCRV]

I was at 30 mpg until 1000 miles or so. Now its 36mpg avg. slowly going up

[@krzysztofczaplicki5065]

After 6k,have around 30mpg, 2mpg better from New. Have trouble to imagine what happens with 100k on clock 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DrHondaCRV]

@@krzysztofczaplicki5065 oh wow. What brand gas do you use? And octane?

[@krzysztofczaplicki5065]

@@DrHondaCRV Regular,96 octane,no additives.

[@DrHondaCRV]

@@krzysztofczaplicki5065 96 ?! Jet ✈️ fuel ⛽️. That’s interesting. Try 87. Engine is built for 87

[@DrHondaCRV]

11:02 - 4500 Mile Ownership Update

[@liuzhen2008]

Hey does your front parking sensor work when you try to park head in?

[@DrHondaCRV]

Pretty good. Minor lag. So gotta go slow.

[@ForTeamTang]

Has anyone had any issues related ot the sensors not working properly. I have been reading that some people have been getting issues with their lane watch sensors and other safety sensors not working after about a week drving it

[@DrHondaCRV]

Mine work. Sometimes get a phantom slow down driving past trucks though

[@ForTeamTang]

@@DrHondaCRV Thanks, I will be on the look out

[@KK-op9wm]

I feel like my front sensors are not great or rear cross traffic alert. Came from a ford escape and on that car they worked great. A bit disappointed with it on this car for the $$$

[@rafars2246]

You said there's no bulbs, and then you said you'll ask the dealer to put brighter bulbs. I highly doubt these led lights are replaceable, other than taking the entire unit to still be the same exact thing.

[@DrHondaCRV]

Yea sadness

[@rafars2246]

@@DrHondaCRV I bet the headlight unit they use in thailand etc would work in this car. Plus the fog lights would fit too, except that would have to be used in conjunction with headlights all the time.

[@DrHondaCRV]

@@rafars2246 I just found some fog lightd on ebay. If you search CRV 2023 fog light. Youll see some options. Installation seems tedious though.

[@rafars2246]

@@DrHondaCRV yeah, saw those too, but I don't think they would work very well as fog lights, that's why I was thinking about the ones that come from other markets, original honda ones. Installation would be the same since we don't have a fog light switch here. If I can I will definitely ordering the side trim in car painted matching colors. Also the Thailand headlights are projectors for the low beam, probably better.

[@DrHondaCRV]

@@rafars2246 ahhh gotchya, yea that would be nice, such a fail that they left them out. i think in the meantime i might get a license plate bar/ 2 fog lights for around $70 on amazon

[@nmfdchris]

How hard was it to replace the tailgate spoiler?

[@DrHondaCRV]

Dealer did it. Id say moderate difficulty

[@veasnalong4389]

I was just wondering if you have a video of hyperdip for the front in real time. I would love to see it. Thanks

[@DrHondaCRV]

I don’t just some pictures. But honestly it was so east. Theres many hyperdip videos online. Its all the same

[@veasnalong4389]

@ZotZot Yeah, but for this one with an uneven surface, it's harder for me. BTW, thank you very much with your response

[@DrHondaCRV]

@@veasnalong4389 what i did was just angle it for each pass. So I basically treated each surface as if it was flat. So three spray patterns. Since theres 3 surfaces. Make it match perpendicular to the spray

[@veasnalong4389]

@ZotZot One more question Rock can damage easily, Wright?

[@DrHondaCRV]

@@veasnalong4389 i cant say forsure since its only been a month. But it seems to be doing just fine so far.

[@cardboardkush]

Irvine 🫡

[@DrHondaCRV]

Haha. Yup

[@robertmoreta5535]

I think it looks Chrome