Honda HR-V SUV 2018 review | Mat Watson Reviews

The Honda HR-V has sized itself to directly rival the Nissan Juke and Renault Kadjar but can it still cut the mustard, since the old Honda HR-V went out of sale in 2006? Let Mat take you through a full review in full 4k of this SUV, and see for yourself whether it's worth the extra price.
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We want a 2021 honda vezel hev full review

[@muhammadzubairspeedyusman2563]

Hey what’s on your mind

[@ernodios]

A COW'S DYING LAST MOO YOU KILLED ME LMFAO

[@hughneek12]

Yoseob Yang That's a very accurate description, actually.

[@betinasajimon8132]

Hugh Neek and

[@Catalina._]

Yoseob Yang That's something i'd expect coming out from Jeremy Clarkson's mouth, not Mat Watson...

[@ilovedupe]

found that so hilarious

[@RobG001]

A bit of a load lip is good, it means all your crap does not fall out of the boot when you open the tailgate on a hill. :)

[@johanng1365]

Indeed man, I never thought of that! :)

[@niranjankedambadi]

Exactly!!!

[@Grumpycat95]

Honda makes good lookin cars lately

[@adnanjusic4890]

Yes, but engine choice is horible. 1.5 petrol is underpowered. There must be options like min. 2x more power petrol/diesel engines.. Or electric version with 400km range(that whould be best option imho)

[@adityaabirama]

@@adnanjusic4890 in my area, there are 2 avaiable option engine on HRV, 1.5 or 1.8 all petrol.

[@Cameronvial]

I personally like the CVT box. I have a jazz with the CVT and I love the car to pieces. The CVT is absolutely perfect if you drive it properly useing the proper modes for the right conditions. I love how smooth and responsive the CVT is.

[@alicehollamby1666]

Thank you I'm looking at auto

[@Spartan168]

@@alicehollamby1666Honda CVT’s are loud, but only when you’re accelerating hard. Very smooth in traffic too

[@iam_ktp]

I just wanted to say how brilliant your reviews are. Every vehicle is reviewed properly. thank you carwow , keep up the good work

[@royaltylw5347]

Better space than the toyota chr, without feeling claustrophobic!

[@slpip]

I bought a 2017 Honda HR-V EX AWD today. The 1.8L 16 valve engine is not bad. There is a ECON button to turn off the gas efficiency to improve the performance and acceleration. Also there is a D and S shift position at the transmission shifter. The S position can improve the acceleration and transmission performance such as more climbing power. Most review do not mention about the P and S with the ECON button to improve the performance of the HRV.

[@j.s9875]

slpip hi , how is the car, is a good car?

[@MidhunCM]

Hahaha cow's dying last moo. OMG Mat 😂

[@StreetDrumm3r]

Hello! Been watching your car reviews! Just want to say great job and keep it up. Love how you provide simple yet necessary (imo) plus and minus points at the end of the reviews. May I request a Honda Jazz/Fit review? Thanks in advance! :D

[@AndersDB87]

Great review as allways, love your videos.! Any chance of a review of the 2019 HR-V Sport.? 🤞

[@DiegoDelRey1]

Always the best and funniest reviews. Thank you from Brazil!

[@robocopvn]

thank you Matt! For always keep your video entertaining !!

[@karlx19]

Even if you don't give a stuff about which car is being appraised the reviews are always entertainingly consistent in their format and style and very watchable - could do with Mat presenting for longer on a more in depth car-type TV show ;)

[@ay1990kb]

In Japan, you can choose 1.5 litre hybrid with i-DCD, Honda's unique DCT transmission.

[@umaribnali2138]

I am from Bangladesh and I got the hybrid one from Japan. The 1.5 litre hybrid has a combined horsepower of 159 as compared to 130 in this one. Plus it is more fuel efficient. But the bad part is, you cant find a brand new one.

[@rasalghul84]

Thank you for the lovely music that brings me lots of pleasurable memories ❤️

[@eur1gys]

Love your reviews! A suggestion - bump up a volume a little bit please.

[@hamster0147]

great review Mat 👍 these HRV are tempting either HRV or a Civic tourer for me.

[@merc7paul]

damn the european spec hr-v looks so much better with the led head lights, the north american one looks so cheap

[@j.cesarbraga]

because they charge more for the car in europe than in the americas.

[@andreidanielpetre]

Yeah, but the NA one can have AWD and a much better engine for that kind of car vs. the standard 1.5 in EU. The 1.6 diesel will not be an option after 2020 as more and more states will ban them in large towns and will make the European owner to pay big taxes every year...Maybe they will bring a turbo petrol one in the future :-)

[@merc7paul]

***** good to know, don't really like the diesels, but wonder when they will bring those led lights to NA would be awsome

[@andreidanielpetre]

I really like the car but I think Honda needs to use better materials on this one. Right now it uses Chevy/Ford/Renault like plastics. Considering it cost much more than a Trax/EcoSport/Captur this is a huge minus. In Europe I see the Peugeot 2008 a much better option in this class right now considering the turbo 1.2 110 hp petrol engine, the better automatic transmision, the better materials used, the better acceleration and mpg and the good price vs. the HR-V. The Peugeot is 3.000 euros cheaper here (Romania) than the Honda when you compare similar trims/engines. P.S. I like Honda overall as my father has a 2.4 Accord Executive Navi (that was the top one when Honda was bringing it to Europe), but again, if Honda wants Mazda's/Toyota's succes in Europe, it needs to do something about the pricing and its engines. I look forward to the new Civic!

[@482644]

Andrei Petre ... yes but after 100 k. km you can throw Peugeot in garbage and Honda you can drive for min 500 k km.

[@marcperkelrantz]

It might help if you understood what CVT does.

[@richardikin]

Top Gear missed a golden opportunity ...

[@ThePANDA1885]

Yes, it's the BBC though - they wouldn't know talent if it squatted over them and farted. Best evidence of this is that Grimshaw bloke who presents on R1.

[@richardikin]

Gentle Brother Oh God yeah, completely agree with you there.

[@geigerzoola6642]

"The sound of a cow's dying moo" LOL MATT YOURE THE BEST

[@AkiffHssn]

matt you need to become the TopGear UK host. please god!!

[@EW-vz3ij]

You should flash your height every time you do seat room, and maybe include how many square feet the cargo room amounts to in the back, and also when the back seats are lowered.

[@carleasegenie8826]

Great review, Mat!

[@TheMrdons90]

Would really like to see a review of the 2016 Mazda CX 9 from you.

[@scorpionbeware]

thanks for the review. pls review the CX5 and CX3 from Mazda as well

[@danhodgson8185]

There's vids on carbuyer of him reviewing them👍🏻

[@Stky187]

Please review the 2018 hrv, it just came out today, thanks!

[@searchinggaze]

Can you review the Sport that just came out? I’m in the US but have been following this release with baited breath and am so excited it finally came out! I’m hoping it will make its way to the States by the end of the year, but I want to know your thoughts. Thank you!

[@MianAtee]

Can you please guide how to change the language to English in the InterNavi Premium club multimedia system?

[@rusirasampath3620]

Cvt gear box get heat up if you stay in the long hours for traffic every day and you have to replace but this mostly happens to hybrid version of this vehicle.. Love to hear from you guyz

[@MrZombiedude567]

I thought CVT meant Continuously variable transmission :-p

[@bernardibrahim]

5:38 My sister have this car. I'm quite sure they put that mesh to keep your thumb from getting stuck on a lock to lock turn. Why not solid? so the cluster can still peek through? I don't know

[@aghamuzammil6655]

4:18 thats interesting the japanese version has a dct. Its called the vezel and is hubrid. I live in pakistan and used japanese imported cars are very common here the most common is probably the vitz (jaoanese yaris hatchback) and ofcourse the 660cc kei cars

[@greenviper46]

great video !, please adjust sound!!

[@chrisbrown5629]

I wonder when it has it's mid cycle refresh will we in the states get a panoramic sunroof? Looks much nicer.

[@jeviam]

Mat's been working on them triceps

[@andresrestrepomejiacars8268]

Im from Colombia and i buy one of this modelo 2021 yesterday and i love it. I love honda. Here come with 1.8 cc and 141 horse power. I has all i want in a suv

[@reaality3860]

In 2020, their HR-V model was the most trouble-free new car sold by Honda.

[@Norwegianization]

liar. the 1.5 gasoline engine has serious oil problems

[@reaality3860]

@@Norwegianization, The HR-V has the 1.8, not the 1.5. Your reply about the 1.5 was true in 2016. The oil delusion problem of the Honda 1.5 has been addressed and is no longer an issue.

[@Norwegianization]

@@reaality3860 no, if you watch scotty kilmer. he tells you the issue is still there.

[@reaality3860]

@@Norwegianization, You are the liar. Go to 1:50. into this video and see what Scotty Kilmer really says about it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX-Uen-Dpd-moZI

[@cotsios105]

i am interesting to buy this car next month what if i order it diesel engine and automatic? what is your opinion about my selection?

[@thecarboy95]

When will the review for Honda Jazz be out?

[@sestrelbethesda9450]

Engine ? 16 valve? Mpg manual? Service intervals? 4 wheel drive option?

[@crimsonnightt]

I hope you get your hands on the new Honda HRV soon. Looking forward to your 5 things.

[@jamesralph5908]

I don't know why they care if you can fit three adults in the back seats, honestly who ever carries three grown people in the back

[@cybertroy2]

carpooling to and from the nightclub on a weekend night i guess

[@SplendidCookie]

some people drive to work together

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Family (duh)

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Heavy drinkers

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a group of football players going to the stadium

[@tahsin28]

The CVT description was epic and accurate af bt wat can a 1.5l do without a cvt.. its needed hear

[@liyitwong5664]

Hi, cn u make a comparison of 2018 crv?:p

[@jerinjt]

May I pls get an update of Nissan maxima 2018?

[@farhankhutubu1567]

Carwow, can you do a review for Mazda CX-5 and Honda CR-V?

[@MidNightRyder1000]

Hey Matt! Just wondering: why do you split your reviews on cars up into multiple videos (excluding the 360 degree)? I.e. the people/infotainment center, cabin, etc.

[@dreaming_of_that_mbbs_mbchb]

MidNightRyder1000 to get more views and therefore more ads play therefore he earns more money

[@petewoodroffemusic]

The hostage was the best bit! Funny Matt

[@ravh6011]

please do a review on the new CR-V with 1.6 i-DTEC auto 160bhp

[@kaikai2469]

I wish it had physical buttons and knobs to control the heating/air conditioner like the American model. I like the rest.

[@abdulhalimtowhid3146]

can you guys please please make a review on Toyota harrier 2017:-)

[@132Cas]

Can you do a review on the Honda vezel

[@patriquemansour6461]

Please do honda URV review you will be impressed

[@syazmerhaaazr1890]

0:10 idk why i did that when i was late to go to school yesterday.. had no idea what happened😂

[@diannemaloney5501]

"A cow's dying last moo" - I'm thinking about getting this car, and if I do, I will have that phrase in my mind every time I hit the gas pedal LOL

[@curtisperson8239]

Best "auto reviewer" award for a/the foreign auto market. P.S. this guy is "crazzy" great. Come to America ty.

[@xomarq]

The rearview mirror bezel is HUGE!

[@woshigepro2]

My girlfriend sister always opt to sit at the boot when there is too many people in the passenger sit lol. She actually like it and get less motion sickness sitting there.

[@Atomb]

Oh to be young again :)

[@SUB-Entertainment]

Loved the seen entering and exiting rare seat. I am sure many people like to see middle class affordable car video and review..

[@bMPtuning01]

Review the 2019 accord

[@qozmiq9556]

Please do the 2019 Honda HR-V

[@ianlittlebucket_4730]

What's the deference between this and the vezel?

[@davidsweeney111]

on yes, very handsome model, will have to get myself one of these

[@pengadunasib4231]

please review all new kia rio 2017

[@thisispw]

Get the 1.6 diesel with 6 speed manual 53mpg round local and 58 on run, smooth on motorway.

[@aa-yo9hm]

Good review as usual. However, i am really looking forward to see some estates comparison.. For example the new Astra sports tourer against the Octavia against the golf estate. I'm sure im not the only one waiting for similar review, right :)

[@danielswarovski6462]

Where are the handles for the back doors ??

[@KesharaKavindaBandaranayake123]

Do a review about honda vezal 2018

[@kagip]

This car call in Honda Vezal in Sri-Lanka

[@pdpcousins1]

Please can you review the Hrv 2022

[@mesuttasdemir4618]

Please review ASX 1.6 Diesel version

[@arunarjun85]

plz review on civic turbo 2016

[@lalalahism]

Hey mat, which one would you recommend between HR-V 1.5 and Nissan Qashqai, which one is more comfortable to drive? Will really appreciate your suggestion. Thanks.

[@pengadunasib4231]

there is outlander sport too for the rival

[@destroyerarmor2846]

@@pengadunasib4231 no 😂

[@muidali6869]

Wish you could review a Honda Vezel which is the hybrid version of the HR-V in Japan. I imported one to Pakistan and it's so much faster than an HR-V and has a dual clutch transmission.

[@nikopriest6762]

That cow sound is accurate. I drove a friend's HRV and when stepping harder on the gas you hear that sound. It kinda sounds like when you're stuck in 1st gear in an automatic transmission.

[@1066gaz]

Just thought of a useful invention for a car. Fit a flush inset upside down letter T shape long handle on the back of the rear seat that pivots at the base of the T shape so you can easily push/pull the rear seat into position when your stood at the back of the car instead of straining yourself trying to pull it back at the top of the seat or mess about going to the rear door and pushing it back into position.

[@Ehsanizadi]

Looking forward to watching Toyota CHR review...

[@d0718]

Why does Mat's accent change for the moment when he says the word "lovely" 😂

[@d0718]

Amazing review as always btw !

[@princeofgrail3772]

Is there any conpany or service provider to import cars from uk to any part of the world where the customer only needs to pay money and the rest is done by them??

[@DieVessinator]

"Like a cow's dying last moo." Had to laugh there. :-)

[@tomthepigeon6272]

Thanks Matt

[@marioh8862]

Good review

[@willmac5642]

Ive got virtually the same spec and the wide alloy wheels really bump over bad surfaces. Also the steering lock is terrible. The body has a little bit of flex in the middle too, the occasional noise from the window frames over bumps. Good points are the interior is pretty nice and the space inside is amazing. The moonroof does take some headroom out.

[@keshav4324]

Get the hybrid version 1.5L petrol. Car is awesome and economic. Wonderful daily driver.

[@limon376]

can you do review of kia niro please

[@simpchan]

waiting the comparison to C-HR~

[@MYoeruek]

Awesome, please keep on

[@Bieffe]

It cost 65K pounds in Singapore and 1 can only use it for 10yrs. Low spec 1.5 CVT model only. Grey imports you get the 1.5 DCT Hybrid. Now from Japan. Previously for Thailand factory...using the older SOHC 1.5. No sun roof, no side step, no honda sense, no hard trunk cover.

[@ericokompatzki7110]

Are you reviewing some mazdas any time soon??

[@BigDDaavvee]

Not being able to buy a 4WD version sucks, especially as we in the uk are paying more for the ex model compared with the other countries, still no Apple play, nice car to drive but there’s better out there with more extras and more mpg, plus you don’t have to wait 5 months for delivery.

[@ashrafzaman3305]

what a quality inside the car!we don't get such quality in India. oh!if I could have got such a car

[@thenewthrowawaylol4343]

Review the 2016 A7!

[@safwanakram]

Matt didn't do his usual "buy it, short list..." routine with it. Could you please compare Mazda CX-5, Honda HRV, Audi Q3 and BMW X3?

[@rayka2588]

I know whats gonna happen, soon there will be a head2head the hrv with the vitara, right?

[@enokajayamaha4311]

Can you review Honda Grace

[@chris2favip]

mazda cx3 review coming？

[@shinx2ran]

please review mazda cx 5 mat!

[@sarzilsafwan7222]

4:30 A cow's dying last Moo . I fell off my bed , damn you good Matt

[@nandunguruge692]

Review JDM model Honda Vezel with DCT