Honda HR-V - Have I gone CRAZY? (2022 full review)

So? What do you think of the styling of the HR-v? Are you team Tish or team Matt Watson?
The HR-v crossover is a functional coupe crossover that ticks all of those essential boxes for the target audience but is the design enough to stand it out in a crowd?
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[@GinoFoto]

I really adore appearance of this Honda, especially in person.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts

[@raps561]

I have just driven 1400 miles to the Scottish Highlands and back & averaged 51mpg. Pretty impressive I thought especially considering about 900 miles was on motorways. Admittedly when the car is pushed hard the high revving engine is a tad annoying but have got used to it now so would consider this car good value and enjoyable to drive.

[@arnoldtabor3767]

Remember it's great to say most SUVs are about as areodynamic as a building brick

[@sharonec5419]

The dash does look nice, classy and simple all right. It's a nice design.

[@zappybazinga8124]

I agree with most of your opinions on cars but I think the HRV is a fine looking car. I really do like how it looks. Maybe it’s just approaching middle age but I like it quite a bit more than most Honda designs.

[@AutoSocialUK]

That’s great, I love how different people perceive design

[@n1ngnuo]

Most people love the design, and hate the design of the new version.

[@lt9074]

Thank you for this review. Very helpful 👍

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. One of my favourite SUVs with some great features 😊

[@danielemarcato6849]

Good review:spot on! 👌🏻

[@meryuk]

Seems like a really thorough review. And objective too 👍

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you for watching

[@williamlee1703]

Another great and fair review Tish, I've owned that very same model in that colour since January this year and can honestly say I use it in mixed driving both around town and up and down the motorway and in the real world when you do the sums and work out the Real mpg and not what it shows you on screen as that only shows you the mpg at that time you are using it and NOT overall it has never dipped below 60 mpg, regarding the looks I love it, but guess I'm bound to say that lol, just to let you know that is not the top model there is one above it with a different colour roof and roof bars plus a little extra spec, not that that model is lacking and I think it's the sweet spot in the range. Love you reviews and look forward to the next.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Ahhh thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge ☺️

[@beautyofnature4890]

60 mpg is really great. My honda jazz hybrid can do 65 to 70 mpg and around 600 miles per tank.. do you know how many miles per tank Honda hrv can run?

[@giovannir1790]

what a nice review, better than many men! 😄

[@fordgalaxie3726]

You are the only reviewer who understands that the size of the boot is not everything, but the shape matters! Good, balanced review. I will pick up my HR-V Advance Style in January, coming from a 2014 CR-V Diesel (built in Swindon). I have never driven a car as relaxing as the HR-V. And you can avoid the noise by just not pushing it too hard. By the way, in Germany, the HR-V won the famous red dot design award. I love the looks and will not get tired of them after ten years. Don´t think the Kia Sportage will stand that test of time.

[@MiniEggs1999]

Like the mini intro summary. You could have some fun with that.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you, I may carry on the format ☺️

[@lt9074]

I prefer the look of this 2022 than the Australian 2023 version

[@sharonec5419]

That electric boot is very smooth are very well engineered. I have seen posher cars with noiser boots.

[@JF-bv6vc]

To those who say this isn’t a looker, it’s a lot better than the rubbish version sold here in North America

[@Daywalker222]

This is the best looking small size SUV! Neck to neck with CX-30! I wish we got this HR-V in US, instead of the submarine on wheels looking one.

[@loojishtc9899]

Yes Tish, you've gone crazy.

[@richardhargrave6082]

Tish, agree with you on the styling, on this car anyway!😀😀 The interior is "nice", meaning not too bad.... They need more powerful powertrains....

[@AutoSocialUK]

Yer, I agree… I see it’s appeal but a bit meh in places ☺️

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

Love your channel and presentation and did anyone tell you you look better than Jeremy Clarkson! 😉

[@TexasCorgiGun]

Here in the US we are stock with the hrv gold fish looking, this one looks so much better.

[@grahamrock3942]

Truly fantastic Model in the Honda range....can't entirely agree with your comments on the external appearance however, none fussy, unlike that HYUNDAI "Ioniq 5" with the BUILT IN 'side Swipe' creases in the door panels, ridiculous design. The build quality is exceptional..,enjoy G.A.R.

[@beautyofnature4890]

Can you please tell me how many miles per tank Honda hrv can run?

[@wayneheyes904]

Great review it’s more economical than my picanto x line which I need to get rid of in 6 months

[@AutoSocialUK]

What’s on your consideration list Wayne?

[@wayneheyes904]

@@AutoSocialUK Honda HRV, Peugeot 308, Citroen c5x, Ford Puma or Vauxhall Mokka

[@bendalrymple]

I compared the H-RV to a Yaris Cross and Suzuki S-Cross, and eventually chose the Suzuki, for the better value and practicality. I also think the 1.4 Boosterjet engine in the S-Cross was better to drive, and we easily average 50mpg+.

[@speedoflightIns]

hey, you should make a video about 1 year review

[@conogrady9254]

my Tish wish of the day...MORE TISH!

[@BH-wj9lx]

I'm getting one

[@vce2103]

Wow - for me this is by far the best looking SUV I have seen in a long time. Great review!! Was thinking about new Sportage, or New model Tucson hybrids - but this (externally) looks way more premium. Have you driven the others? If so, which is best drive in your opinion?

[@AutoSocialUK]

This looks great but unfortunately the Sportage and Tucson both drive better. The Sportage was my favourite.

[@redjohn20001]

I agree with you, it isn't a good looker. But it's the one car that I would consider buying even though I would love to go electric. All the cars I purchased in the past I ran until they fell apart, that is until I got my Honda mk2 CRV at one year old in 2006. I can't wear it out and it still drives today as good as the day I took ownership. This HRV comes at low end full electric money and will probably last two to three time longer than them.

[@AutoSocialUK]

It’s still a very interesting time for electric isn’t it, lots of positive news but still seems a lot of unknown too

[@alexgutierrez7029]

Bella 👌

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you for watching

[@sharonec5419]

I think Honda missed a trick there with the center of that steering wheel. They could have done what Citroen did years ago and have it stay in place while the wheel moves around it and it would have worked really good. Unlike the Citroen idea which also contained all the steering wheel controls for phone, radio etc on the central steering bose the Honda steering wheel does not.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Very interesting point!

[@sehaninemoonbow3167]

How much does it cost? I would choose a Cupra Formentor V2 hybrid over this. Great review 😀

[@milan4ever]

There is no HR-V outside Europe. Everywhere else it’s actually ZR-V which is a completely different car and much more expensive too.

[@BH-wj9lx]

I've still got mk 1 never broken down

[@jge123]

I agree this suv looks weird and the taigo isn’t that bad.

[@chrisivy_sanchez]

You got the HRV model in Australia wrong; you’re referring to the US model. We have the same 2022 HRV here in Australia, I’ve already bought one and driving the same colour as the one you are reviewing.

[@AutoSocialUK]

I’m confused because I’ve been watching Australian content creators with the one I added to the video. What car is that?

[@campbellreither550]

​@@AutoSocialUKHonda zr v

[@vladimirjonas5516]

Very good small SUV. Just there is an elephant in the room for me - it’s Jazz/Fit with higher fuel consumption, running costs, price, 0-100, noise and dimensions while keeping the same interior dimensions. Sorry for not being objective, I love Honda Jazz :-D

[@AutoSocialUK]

Completely see you point

[@richardsmith579]

I’ve driven both, and I generally agree. However, the HRV is more substantial and comfortable, and doesn’t have the occasional shudder that passes through the Jazz on certain roads. It rides higher than the Crosstar Jazz too, which is important for some people who find easy access important. I also think the HRV is incredibly handsome, far better looking than any of the competition.

[@ivonikolov8709]

So does it come in AWD or is it just 2WD?

[@AutoSocialUK]

This is just 2WD (front) in the UK

[@lukasbrauer4887]

I had a huge problem with this car during my test drive: in the middle of the car, my knee was leaning against the sharp edge of the silver ledge and my knee really hurt. I saw no other way how to position my leg and prevent this sharp protruding edge from penetrating my knee. No other car has this sharp edge. That is probably the biggest reason I did not buy the car. I would have to wear a knee protector.

[@1989yassoo]

Tish the other Honda car is the ZRV not HRV for australia. I think you meant the American HRV.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Oh interesting, this is what comes up when I googled 2023 Honda HRV Australia and I had also seen it on a couple of Australian auto influencer profiles

[@anthonystevens8683]

Although this would not be on my 'to test drive' list it is an interesting car. The style is ok and inoffensive and being a Honda should be nailed together well and as you mention should be reliable as well. I do like the switches for everything, other manufacturers should take a note. That CVT gearbox though would turn me away. It may not be for me but this was a very good, well thought out and balanced review. Keep up the great work Tish, I hope you remembered to take your snack with you.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you Anthony, I can confirm the snacks were consumed straight after this video was filmed

[@24126413]

it does'nt have a CVT gearbox

[@gillo3139]

They released both the HRV and ZRV in Australia. They’re 2 different cars.

[@AutoSocialUK]

We’ve only just got the XRV now

[@colinrenfrew48]

I’ve seen a few of these on the roads, and it looks very odd. A bit top heavy..as though it’s jacked up? Like other modern Hondas, they have gone for a more minimal design language, but the cars look very very bland.

[@SonicView09]

It’s called the ZR-V. In Australia 🇦🇺 the new 2033 car

[@AutoSocialUK]

Yes I was confused about that! Our ZRV arrives soon

[@SonicView09]

Sorry 2023

[@stevekember1219]

in australia its called hrv .the zrv is completly different car

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

In Japan, there is an AWD version of the HRV (which is called the Vezel over there). Shame we don’t get it here in Europe. Oh, and the new 2023 HRV (the one shown at 2:39) is actually for North America. In Ozzyland (which is what I call Australia), they have the same HRV as Europe and other markets. However, in Europe and Japan, the crossover which is called the HRV in North America will be called the ZRV, but I’m sure Honda will sell that particular vehicle in Ozzyland. North American specs are made in Mexico, and the European/Japanese specs are made in Japan. It’ll also be made in China for the Chinese market.

[@kickstand801]

Honda tops the charts for reliability? Yeah umm, Toyota might be offended by that statement. Lol very nice looking car. Not very popular here in Jamaica tho.

[@AutoSocialUK]

True, they have pulled ahead in recent years

[@alistairbell6728]

How about a Puma, HR-V, CH-R comparison. Good video as always. :)

[@AutoSocialUK]

Interesting; I actually had the CRV and really didn’t like it. I chose not to cover it

[@fordgalaxie3726]

@@AutoSocialUK Think you´re mixing up the CR-V (Honda) with the CH-R (Toyota).

[@lafontdavid]

Why the is the car different between Europe and Australia (or North America)? It looks like a decent car. However, for a similar price, I prefer my Mazda CX5.

[@AutoSocialUK]

I’m not sure, definitely people that could answer that in the comments ☺️

[@richardsmith579]

Different platform. The American car shares a platform with the Civic, so it can have a two litre engine but it loses the very useful magic seats. It has similar performance to the hybrid but is a larger car. The world market car is far better looking, as most Americans concede.

[@rpatel9901]

didyou say 15 mpg around town???

[@maurocosti5600]

She actually said fifty

[@rpatel9901]

@@maurocosti5600 thanks, that's more like what is expected

[@levnad4086]

Yes 18 inc is enough

[@rajindernijjer]

Think I have to go back to honda after me 2 year old Kia 17000 miles has blown it's engine

[@AutoSocialUK]

Oh no! That’s not good!

[@rajindernijjer]

@@AutoSocialUK there's loads of them and big organisations hide it.

[@richardsmith579]

My friends just had a Kia problem too, it cost them nearly eighty quid, even though it is only two years old and supposedly under warranty.

[@rajindernijjer]

@@richardsmith579 my Kia's cost me around about £5000 and it's 2 years old under warranty.

[@richardsmith579]

@@rajindernijjer . That’s awful. My friends had a failed spark plug, which was put down to wear and tear. That’s in a world where decent iridium plugs should last 100000k. I wouldn’t touch a Kia with a barge pole.

[@petersmith6412]

A family member who bought one of these cars now regrets doing so, engine revs it's head off (noise very bad) on slight incline, mpg lowest 43-53mpg average. I am now cancelling my order after waiting 9 months not as good as drive as people make out. Also normal motorway driving revs it's head off even when battery is full it does not switch over to EV

[@Shuftyw]

Cobblers.

[@johntheaker3630]

When accelerating hard use the gear paddle shifter to change up the gears that keeps the revs down that's what they are for.

[@Stickoid]

I think the paddles are for regenerative braking.

[@edmundhayes1840]

The Australian one looks wat better. This one is too square. When the Jazz, and even the Civic, have as good internal dimensions I can't see myself buying this one

[@richardsmith579]

She meant the American one, the Australian one is similar to the British one, but specs vary from country to country around the world. The American one shares a name but nothing more as it’s built on a civic platform and has a two litre engine. For my taste this is one of the handsomest cars out there, bar none. Honda did well here, unlike, in my opinion, with the new Jazz, which has a front like an Iveco truck, which works on the truck but less well on the Jazz.

[@sorinelpustiu5674]

"self charging hibrid" Honda commercials are very misleading,it does not self charge at all if i was to drive on the highway.

[@vladimirjonas5516]

I think Toyota started that “self charging” commercials. Actually, if you watch the energy flow on highway, the engine is sometimes powering the car and charging the battery at the same time. Not only downhill, anytime it will be more effective for “fuel : energy created” ratio

[@brianrocks7277]

Pump up the front seat but don't lift up the magic seat🤔 Then say the car has poor practically. Miss VW just does not get Honda at all🙄

[@AutoSocialUK]

I didn’t say it had poor practicality?? I said practicality was great!

[@brianrocks7277]

@@AutoSocialUK It's ace card, the magic seat, was not even played!

[@patrickh7368]

I will never understand the “hybrid” I had a 4x4 diesel that did 55mpg mixed and 60+ mpg on a distance run, existing technology. Hybrid’s are brought about after spending a fortune on development and return hopeless fuel economy. Like the trend setting paint splash on your knee, are you decorating in between videos..?

[@vladimirjonas5516]

I would never buy Toyota Yaris with diesel and it would never run 3.5 l/100 km on my everydays 5 km journeys. Not mentioning the noise, dust and NOx coming to the people on the street.

[@mariosspyrou4494]

And diesel is cheaper than petrol these days right?

[@vladimirjonas5516]

@@mariosspyrou4494 Where I live, diesel is about 10% more expensive over petrol at the gas station. The same with engines itself I guess. I don't say no to diesels, I think plug-in hybrid with diesel is ideal, also you don't build petrol/electric tractor for example.

[@mariosspyrou4494]

@@vladimirjonas5516 i was referring to Patrick H not you

[@vladimirjonas5516]

@@mariosspyrou4494 And I was referring to you :)

[@jasonwalsh8299]

It's styling is definitely trying to appeal to the Volvo folk, bulky and boxy.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Yes, simple and clean lines

[@richardhowlett9424]

Not for me , I’ll stick with my old Accord.

[@AutoSocialUK]

How long have you had it? ☺️

[@richardhowlett9424]

@@AutoSocialUK its a 10 plate 2.4 tourer , I’ve had it for over 4 years now , not exactly economical around town but mid 40s on the motorway. I’m keeping it for as long as legislation allows.

[@sharonec5419]

I agree. The Australian version looks better.

[@maff257]

That version will be coming to Europe as the ZR-V

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@maff257 And Japan as well. It’s already for sale in North America as the HRV. I am sure Australia will get it, but in Australia, the HRV is the same version as the one in Europe pretty much.

[@Helder1110]

@@maff257 Indeed I read that on the Net too

[@maff257]

@@Helder1110 And by introducing another SUV below the CR-V will probably mean they will push the price up of that above £40k when the updated version is launched next year.

[@Helder1110]

@@maff257 that may be the case indeed

[@kwabenaaddojunior1950]

The car you said was released in Australia is Ugly

[@fegik5922]

these CVT screams is like manually launching your car in 1st gear and keeping it in 1st gear until you ease off the accelerator.

[@Shuftyw]

If you learnt to drive...

[@yudhabagaskara98]

The design is less striking than its predecessor

[@ampm9771]

Your channel is becoming SUV-heavy again

[@AutoSocialUK]

This video is from 2 years ago…. Of the last 10 videos I’ve posted, 4 are SUV’s ☺️

[@lot6129]

They are stuffed in australia

[@rarecuts3832]

The Type R and Civic Hybrid are sold out with 2 year waiting lists and they are building a huge new showroom in Brisbane near the airport, I think they're gonna surprise you

[@AR-rs2dy]

I'm guessing that wasn't Rush's version of Cinderella Man Trish was playing? I drove my dad's Lexus CT200 recently and when you push on the CVT is a bit yucky but how often and for how long do you actually push on in today's give and take driving. Most of the time on the motorway it was unobtrusive and things have come a long was since then and Honda's CVT is supposed to be the best so I'm guessing it's fine. The motorway mileage is very disappointing especially as out 2010 Civic 1.8 petrol will equal that mileage. I think the car looks good in person especially in the lighter colours. Saw one in a light olive colour and it was quite lush.

[@SimonYoung-wt9jp]

Had mine a year, far better economy on motorway driving mid 50’s My son is 6ft tall and we compared the Puma to the Honda before buying the Honda wins hands down. You also failed to show the magic seats for extra storage, so overall quite shabby presentation.

[@AutoSocialUK]

There is lots to cover Simon.... you can't squeeze everything in. Shabby seems harsh but thank you for sharing your experience.

[@sharonec5419]

Awe will you go away with that Tish. There us nothing bold looking about this HRC. It's dull. The second generation model was much better looking it was classy and stylish this is just dull.

[@user-kh4ri4nh6q]

The letter "H" is pronounced "Aitch" not "Haitch". Grrr.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Tbf to me…. I literally learnt this, this year. Blew my mind

[@user-kh4ri4nh6q]

@@AutoSocialUK Sorry. I shouldn't have said that. You are person not just a 2D video. Apologies.

[@The-Salty-Bager]

Typical Honda, crap CVT gearbox, very dull, but reliable

[@AutoSocialUK]

You know with my nanna driving, I find the CVT quite good 😂

[@meryuk]

Used to have an Accord 06, manual of course, and I would never have described it as a dull car

[@richardsmith579]

It’s an eCVT, meaning it’s a direct drive from the engine, when needed, with no change of gear.

[@andorszen]

Well overpriced

[@Sweepdog700]

The front is ok but the rest is boring. The silhouette is old fashioned looking.

[@richardsmith579]

She made lots of mistakes I’m afraid.

[@JoseAntonio-xd9ty]

oh Barbie... have you ever tried cooking? 👎

[@simonjones3410]

Nothing like a bit of sexism to start the day

[@AutoSocialUK]

Hilarious, did you leave the rest of your personality in the 50’s or just your jokes?

[@mariosspyrou4494]

A lot of sexism from a man who can't even find out how to enable the wireless android auto on the hrv

[@JoseAntonio-xd9ty]

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[@hackney7106]

We do NOT get that HRV that you showed! That is the new ‘ZRV’ which is coming in 2023.We get the same as the UK,but only in two variants. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘