Honda HR-V e:HEV - F1-Inspired Hybrid Crossover (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

[@AliHijazi]

Finally a car manufacturer noticed that consumers prefer physical knobs more than touch screens; as usual superb (precise and concise) review

[@richardsmith579]

We tested one for two hours and honestly the noise wasn’t bad at all, In fact the car was very sophisticated. We had already tested the Jazz and found that noisier when the engine kicked in, much noisier. The fake steps in the direct drive seem much more natural in the HRV, perhaps because the direct drive is lower geared than in the Jazz. Anyway, the overall noise was far less than in my turbocharged Suzuki Vitara, and the power delivery felt very natural. We liked it so much that, after driving many other cars for comparison, we have ordered one. Thanks for the review.

[@gotcharamsys]

...the HR V is simply wonderful .... it has been a superb experience with consumptions of 4.2 liters ... beautiful!! 👍🇵🇹

[@caspian1509]

Thank you, really thank you. All the reviews said that the engine noise is very annoying, your comments took one factor off the hook. From Malaysia

[@brianj7570]

Had a test drive and have just ordered one, Its that good, I compared it to the T-roc and it only has room for children in the back also the Honda is far better spec’d , given Hondas reliability I think its well worth the money

[@normie8895]

Just ordered mine, had a great deal

[@carlosf2690]

@@normie8895 Hey Norman, which kind of deal did you get? Are you UK Based?

[@normie8895]

@@carlosf2690 UK Based and although there are they have more or less sold all of the last shipment of HR-V, the dealer found me an allocated one where the customer was unable to complete. I was offered a fantastic deal for my car of which I think was bolstered by the £500 Honda contribution.

[@blahblahblah8003]

@ Brian J - wise decision. I will be looking to buy the HRV Dec of this year

[@tty2020]

how's the maneuverability compared to Mazda?

[@kellytattersall8198]

Ive had mine for 2 weeks and i love it, its a comfortable chilled drive and im getting great mileage batting about town. On the motorway it gets up to speed and although it is noisy on acceleration it settles on maintenance speed.Great car.

[@CRIZZY131]

had my HRV now for three months and love it great on fuel ride and handling

[@kofib3]

Like the grille on this especially as the car was launched in white. And Bless Honda for putting back physical controls which look neat...

[@th-l8936]

Love this car! Hope Honda’s market share increases :)

[@RaduB.]

I've been waiting for this one. 🙂 Thanks a lot! Except for the price, it's the only hybrid SUV that I was interested in. Pretty decent. I don't mind the smallish boot. Nor the noise level... The only thing harder to swallow it's the eCVT. But that's unavoidable.

[@robertmaclaren8579]

Had my HRV for 8 months. Love it

[@fabiomancini1134]

😮😮😅😅

[@kamizihamid4632]

The higher price is due to its Japanese reliability that no European cars can match.

[@frankbleijenberg]

I bought the Hrv advance and hope to drive it in may.The test drive was great so there was no other option for me.Top.

[@gotcharamsys]

Me too ...Advance Platinun White Pearl with TT black 😁🇵🇹👌

[@carlerikgherardi5608]

I bought this car and I have it since Feb. 22nd 2024 and LOVE IT! A great car!

[@extreme8808]

I quite like the philosophy of a rear passenger space over boot capacity with the seats up. This is the most Japanese thing about the car. Being so high-riding, I'm surprised you didn't drove it up the hill 🥺

[@MarekDrivesENG]

It's FWD, not much to test.

[@extreme8808]

@@MarekDrivesENG My bad, I've missed that in the video 😅

[@selindenizcebi9952]

İ love Marek and his sense of humor…🤣😂🤣😂 Love and respect from Turkey.🇹🇷❤️🇵🇱

[@cubular3000]

Where I live in Southeast Asia the streets are packed with the previous-gen HR-V (Vezel). It's affectionately called "our national car" (we're only slightly larger than Madrid and have no car industry.) Imagine how this new version will sell. BTW, my people don't care much for refinement and NVH. What we want (and what the Germans and Koreans still don't really deliver) are reliability, parts availability, ease of servicing, and resale value. But in terms of refinement, this new HR-V is already a shockingly good effort for a Japanese manufacturer.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Where do you live? Timor? Even that's considerably larger than Madrid :)

[@cubular3000]

@@MarekDrivesENG Singapore :p

[@itairusmihsah3770]

@@MarekDrivesENG papua new guinea

[@cabair]

Thanks for the great review, well done for giving the folded seat boot dimensions and showing that the passenger seat folds flat, all very useful info to know. I currently have a 20yr old Honda Jazz and having the flat folding passenger seat is very useful for long items. This looks like a very useful boot space and far better than the Yaris Cross, plus better standard spec with back/front sensors; reversing cam; and folding mirrors.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Glad it was helpful!

[@klaseronen7535]

Thank you Marek. In my opinion physical knobs should be mandatory in every car. Once you have learned their functions, you can adjust them while being blind-folded and a bag over your head, or while driving on curvy roads in almost any weather condition. Try do the same with touch screens... My respect to Honda who have the courage to look after their customers. 💖

[@Nikinjapan]

My 2 kids in the back will cancel out cabin noise

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Yes, I noticed many people just crank up the radio or drive kids around :)

[@bobmizen1]

Thanks for a great review, I’ve only just found your channel 👍. We bought a new top of the range one 9 months ago and are delighted, fuel economy is about 50+ mpg UK and the seats are just the right height to slip in and out of as we are both in our 70’s. As you mentioned lumbar support is the only thing missing. Another benefit was five years warranty and servicing and five years finance at 5% apr. Thanks again, Bob M. South Wales

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I'm glad to hear you're enjoying your HR-V. It seems you got a good deal there. Cheers!

[@georgedaville4662]

Expecting mine in the next few weeks. Your experiences reflect my test drives and subsequent opinions👍

[@darnmg]

just orderd one. If you think the H rv is noisy try the Hyundai Ioniq which is almost deafening at motorway speeds caused by weight saving lack of insulation and low rolling resistance tyres. I am looking forward to the higher driving position and being disabled the easier acces.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Great car!

[@kasramoghaddam1389]

Thanks for pointing out the interior noise issue! Great review 😊👌🏼

[@gotcharamsys]

Eu não vejo problema nenhum .... qualquer carro de motor no máximo ... sem outros sons (rádio ex:) fazem ruído .... é uma perfeita estupidez .... o carro é um sonho

[@mharro88]

@@gotcharamsys lol no they don't

[@tr7287]

Love the front end. Hope the 2023 CRV will look like this!

[@gotcharamsys]

Yes i this!!👌

[@christosziogas1733]

It's a shame they failed on noise part while everything else is flawless

[@gotcharamsys]

No noise .... try a test drive os brilliant 👍

[@fordgalaxie3726]

They should have included the panoramic sunroof for the top version. Other than that, the pricing is adequate and not higher than the competition. Will pick up mine in October.

[@TeoSluga]

Honda nailed the design this time. We all know how Honda can make a super ugly car, but this one is a beauty. I wish it had more engine choices as current eHEV configuration is a no-go.

[@mharro88]

It's terrible. Test drive it

[@TeoSluga]

@@mharro88 this engine? Yes, I agree is terrible. I drive mostly highway, 130-140 km/h. Honda-Toyota hybrid? No, thank you. It's good for a town, low speed cruising, but I am not interested in a city driving... I need a powerful machine to handle highway... And for that amount of money, this car is too small.

[@odonsaller5238]

Don't think the price is a tough point as this car is way better then the cars which is cheaper!

[@fdmc2278]

It’s big change in compering to previous model.as overall package isn’t bad but price will be the most problematic issue and will jeopardize selling results. I liked very much your sarcasm about price. Just keep it like. Good video!!!

[@enriqueali]

Love the attractive design and the typical excellent Honda fit and finish. But I'll wait for the revised refined model that will doubtless be implemented for the mid-cycle refresh in a couple years

[@gotcharamsys]

Sim ... 10 anos esta é a 3 geração 🤣🤣🤣

[@normie8895]

I have just drove my HRV 300 miles and it glides along smooth and silent, a single test drive doesn't give an accurate opinion, the car requires a different driving technique, once you get used to daily driving you can drive it without inducing high engine revs. The road noise is dependent on road surface, smooth ashfelt is quiet, concrete noisy. The only thing is I sometimes have have difficulty maintaining speed on long inclines, increasing engine revs doesn't give a responsive increase torque.

[@jamesmcandrew512]

This man has a great clear voice excellent for this video very good

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Thank you kindly

[@oldscut84]

Really wish we would have this version in america ...

[@gurindersingh1048]

Best review ever .........

[@rileypart1]

Unfortunately, In states we’re not getting this model. But much bigger size Marek wish we had got this one.

[@alexanderfria4443]

Awesome review as always!

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Thanks!

[@_manojkumar_]

this car is very nice.

[@alliejr]

It was all great until you reported the price. YIKES!

[@TheBaldzhi]

You have the most popular car reviewers in the description😲 You are maybe the only one in the industry that makes this ‘favor’ to them. My respect for that. Oh, almost forgot- I like the previous generation of HR-V better than this one. A bit sad that they cut Accord in Europe. In the 🇺🇸 it’s one of the best looking sedans I’ve ever seen

[@samthecameraman1810]

Excellent reviews 👌🏻

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Thanks! 👍

[@Christmascancelled]

Great car 👍

[@HM-hh9wc]

mine reaching on 12th July 2022 Advance Styl :)

[@rocketdreamer]

100% with you, that money affords so much more with less than 10'000 km on the clock

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

It's prob the best looking Honda I've ever seen minus the NSX and type R civics

[@jdmguy44]

S2000, Prelude, CRX and Integra are good looking and great drivers cars too.

[@jlm897]

Good test, but I totally disagree with you about the "loud noise." Most drivers don't like dull noiseless electric flying saucers!

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I don't mind a good engine or exhaust note, but road and wind noise are not it.

[@luckystrike656]

I think it's worth the money since it should be reliable. The price is similar to competitors, no? Waiting for the civic, as it should be a bit bigger and better.

[@limkientiong]

Good review!

[@fgytujyimolphgrdddas]

Nice review 👍

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Thanks! 👍

[@Verbindungs]

I like its looks. About the price of Honda cars, maybe it is a problem with the Japanese currency exchange rates? Still, am I right in being under the impression that despite of the many years in development, the hybrid transmission is a work in progress?

[@johnlodico949]

From what I can tell they're not even thinking about introducing this in the U.S. If they did, I'd buy one!

[@MarekDrivesENG]

The US is going to get a different version. Probably larger.

[@kevinn1158]

You better sit down for this.... better lie down LOL. I think the design is very nice. Sharp. But at 35k euro, what's it's competition Marek? Being from Canada I have no clue what things cost there. Fun video!! Now I'm wondering what the NA version is going to look like.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

At this price point you can easily shop a segment higher. This does get a lot of stuff as standard, but a compact crossover will get bigger engines, possibly more tech to choose from, AWD, maybe better soundproofing.

[@kevinn1158]

@@MarekDrivesENG Ah... What do you see as a good alternative at that price level? I'm still smiling about the sitting down and lying down.

[@MichalMiko]

The price is actually not that bad at all! In fact, I doubt you can find a much cheaper car in Europe with the same equipment and as a full hybrid. In the Czech Republic, for example, the price starts at 29k euros. The Advance version costs 31799 euros. At least at the current exchange rate.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

KIA Niro and VW T-Roc I mentioned are similarly priced, and can be similarly equipped. I expected the Corolla Cross to be at that price point as well.

[@kevinn1158]

@@MarekDrivesENG I’m liking the next Kia Niro design. It’s much sharper and unique.

[@fragu123]

Frugal car, great technology. However, compared to e.g. CX30 from Mazda, the HR-V is just 5k$ too expensive…. Sadly, it’s a NoGo because of insufficient value for money ratio….

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

Honda will sell the HR-V in North America but the model will be different from one we get in Europe.

[@brei21]

Unfortunately, it seems to have the same downsides as the Jazz. Price it’s around 5.000€ higher than you would expect for each trim level. And the prioritisation of rear seats instead of trunk space it’s missing a panoramic glass roof to make real sense (like the 2gen of the Jazz)

[@richardsmith579]

For some (me) a comfortable rear seat is more important. Plus, the stowage, when considering the magic seats and reclining front seat back is excellent. As for glass roofs, well for me even having one is a deal breaker, I like a solid roof and a shaded interior. But we all have our preferences.

[@MatteoBurroni]

As a Jazz hev owner since more than an year, I'm very curious to test it, even if I'm not thinking at all to sell the Jazz. You're not the first one that noticed the loudness at higher speeds, so I think that Honda did some kind of mistake unfortunately. Here is Italy it's being launched with 3000€ discount and free 8 years of warranty, which makes the price more reasonable, like what was done with Jazz.

[@carlosf2690]

Hi Marek, which one would you pick between the HRV and Qashqai? They are closed in terms of pricing. I did a test drive on the HRV and I really like it (interior, exterior, the engine seems to be ok). The only downside is that there is no space for a spare tire in the HRV and I am not sure about the reliability of this e:HEV system Full hybrid. Of course, we cannot expect to have a sports car as it is hybrid, I will believe that the main point is efficiency (MPG and emission). I was checking your Qashqai review and you feel not happy about the MPG. I know that the Nissan has more space and it is mild-hybrid, so, it's a totally different car. Not sure if we can get the same efficiency as the HRV on the Nissan. On the paper Nissan seems to have better MPG performance, However, I don't know about the conditions applied to get those numbers(Talking about the 140bhp engine). I will probably need to do a test drive with the Nissan and find out which one I prefer.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

As you said, you need to drive the both, preferably in your driving scenario. The Qashqai seems a bit better as an allrounder, whereas the HR-V is more of a city car.

[@ADMNK]

Thank you for another great review Marek. How does it compared to the Mazda CX-30 G150 (automatic) to your opinion?

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Mazda is better to drive, but Honda feels more usable. I'd suggest you at least sit in both and check if the width is OK for you.

[@ADMNK]

@@MarekDrivesENG thank you for your reply. I will test drive both.

[@irenewhite6717]

Hello I have been waiting for this model to come out. Will it be the same one that comes to Australia? Does it have the sun roof the previous model has? Cheers

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I think you'll be getting the same model as the rest of the world (except for the American market). In Europe we don't get the sunroof. Only contrasting roof color options.

[@rubel247]

Great car just let down by the boot

[@若竹オードリー]

It should be cheaper if you buy it in Japan. The price is around 22,000 euros.

[@quidadosoloyo]

Missing the engine type , battery cooling etc.

[@t0nini0ni]

the "DEAD COW MOOOOOO" of the engine is the biggest problem, and the question:WHY HONDA DO NOT HAVE FRONT FOG LIGHTS (i have 3 months the ELEGANCE HRV) and is STANDARD THE HEATING SEATS;the comfort is FIRST then SAFETY; THANK YOU

[@pedromiguelareias]

Two decades of Honda F1 experience? It started in 1964.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I think Honda was referring to development of KERS.

[@minniesaab7255]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@maccabeus753]

Is the engine nose really that bad as many reviews seem to suggest. If it is so bad surely no one will buy this Honda. I’m on the fence.

[@gmgomspont]

We just get it 2 days ago, nice car, but the noise in higher speed is disappointing, one thing I don't understand the hybrid system work under 30 klm speed or 40 ?

[@lunde28]

Have you managed to get the Honda+ app to work? And is it possible to control the heating/colling from the app?

[@gmgomspont]

@lunde28 not yet the weather is so bad here and couldn't discover much I will discover it soon and reply

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I talk more about the hybrid system in the Jazz review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmLOeYuVbdt1aJI

[@gmgomspont]

@Marek Drives in English thxxx aloot, and good luck in this great channel

[@selindenizcebi9952]

Price is deal-breaker…

[@AndrejGobec]

Interesting, in SLO it starts quite a bit cheaper. From about 27k€

[@MarekDrivesENG]

As usual for my English reviews I use German prices. In Poland it starts at 28k, goes up to 34k.

[@inctru]

Looks sort of weird from front to back, & has an odd hatch slope.

[@asifabdullahzamee7476]

It does not have a CVT. Please do some research before making a video. It does not have any traditional transmission

[@1956colinb]

I do like Honda’s, I think they are good quality, reliable and last really well, but the fuel economy on this is pretty poor for an E:hev as they call it, I’m getting better mileage out of my 4 years old Merc c250d 4 matic coupe with over 200 bhp 🤷🏻‍♂️?? It regularly turns in high 40’s mpg on a run, I just can’t see any advantage in changing to something like this?

[@brianj7570]

I think you need to get it checked out I am getting a very easy 53mpg with mine

[@witalij_r2]

Gdzie jest ten przystanek?

[@Da_StormtroopeR]

Generally I think Honda is a good car manufacturer, but this one is not my cup of tea. 🙈

[@alearell1760]

Will this car be sold in the U.S? Can somebody explain how all that works ? Lol

[@MarekDrivesENG]

A car with the HR-V badge - yes. But it's going to look different. This here is the global model, but the US gets its own version, which looks slightly different, and is a couple of inches bigger in every direction.

[@Rocket-hb6jh]

Re pricing. The VW might be cheaper but it’s a can of unreliable shit. The Honda will still be going in 20 years and after a million miles.

[@tty2020]

Too bad it's just front wheel drive.

[@nathanwolf5547]

The big problem with this car is it’s audience. I can already smell the nappies and baby sick. Mums with sensible haircuts doing the school run.

[@durgymp]

It looks like the 2015 Hyundai Tucson...

[@pavlospiaditis8708]

They had to make it bigger, kia huyndai offer better space and value, even Toyota with yaris Cross offers near the same level of practicality with better value and even better performance. I don't know what are they thinking. Who is going to buy it in such a high price and so small trunk space. And only one option of engine? Come on Honda. Better not to talk about the French they destroy the competition with their new offerings, Germans soon bring the new generation of their suvs, even mazda brings excellent driving dynamics, space, quality and even value with the xc30. What to say about the new ds4...😍😍😍

[@harveybirdman74]

Fake Coupe, Real 4 Door

[@Farmer101]

Sorrry Honda fanboys but like the last HRV this has crap design again! Front is plain ugly & backside looks like duck with broom up its butt. City great car. If bland wins, no one will notice. Happy ground hog days.

[@jdmguy44]

So what small SUV betters this on design which I happen to think looks great?

[@Farmer101]

@@jdmguy44 perhaps have yourself declared legally blind. Honda (on cars) once great, now few models before good nite.

[@jdmguy44]

@ Andrew Mcnumpty You haven't even managed to answer my question! Nothing more than a troll. Bit of a sad old man troll too looking at your thumbnail pic! 😄

[@Farmer101]

@@jdmguy44 a Wartburgh Knight.

[@Johnny24rs]

Too expensive

[@ericbury6826]

Honda and their boring design...

[@jdmguy44]

Much nicer than a Captur or a T Roc.