Honda HR-V SUV 2018 review | Mat Watson Reviews

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[@abdullahbinamjad4840]

We want a 2021 honda vezel hev full review

[@muhammadzubairspeedyusman2563]

Hey what’s on your mind

[@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?

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@Moisi547]

Better space than the toyota chr, without feeling claustrophobic!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 ;)

[@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 :)

[@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

[@t_z1030]

@@Norwegianization Just in case you haven't figured this out 2 years later, Scotty Kilmer is an idiot. The guy's a mediocre mechanic who hasn't really kept up to date since the early 2000s. Now he just repeats hearsay in between bouts of huffing paint thinner.

[@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.

[@jimrees1778]

I don't get the cvt bashing. My new HRV has plenty of power and is so quiet you can barely hear it. I think the cvt is fantastic. Just hoping it does good in the snow.

[@tsvetomirkolev942]

No, it's not a quiet or quick. My old w210 e280 Benz is so much smoother. The gas mileage is great tho.

[@ivancounsell4077]

I have a 1.5 petrol with the cvt box, it averages 52 mpg, at 67 mph it's only doing about 2000 rpm, you don't need to go about 3000 rpm when on main roads, it's a very good car.

[@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

[@mano23937]

Family (duh)

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Heavy drinkers

[@adamkithman]

a group of football players going to the stadium

[@MidhunCM]

Hahaha cow's dying last moo. OMG Mat 😂

[@marcperkelrantz]

It might help if you understood what CVT does.

[@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.

[@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.

[@MrZombiedude567]

I thought CVT meant Continuously variable transmission :-p

[@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

[@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

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Although watching reviews on carwow don't benefit me as i am not from Uk yet i watch them because they are entertaining.

[@wwof1646]

Another immigrant to the uk ffs.

[@laypyu]

W Wood, wait, did you actually read that before making that stupid comment?

[@sestrelbethesda9450]

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

[@nikolastoyanov1440]

I honestly do not care about the most of the cars Im a car guy... I just watch because of Matt

[@geigerzoola6642]

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

[@rasalghul84]

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

[@JacksonHustler]

do a comparison video between, mazda CX-3, toyota C-HR, and the Honda HR V

[@jpchevron]

Yes.

[@arnar97]

Jackson Chai 8

[@Catalina._]

Jackson Chai CX3 the winner hands down

[@tahsin28]

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

[@colinmclean1833]

A CVT gearbox does not make the noise that reviewers complain about, it's the engine revving up 🤓🤓

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MOOOO. You're right.

[@thisispw]

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

[@jeviam]

Mat's been working on them triceps

[@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?

[@FILIP98R]

Haha Penn and Teller seats ;)

[@theenlightenedvan]

cheeky advertisement. haha

[@MizhathSamsudeen]

FILIP98R "Magic" seats

[@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

[@kaikai2469]

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

[@d0718]

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

[@d0718]

Amazing review as always btw !

[@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

[@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

[@AndersDB87]

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

[@curtisperson8239]

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

[@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.

[@xomarq]

The rearview mirror bezel is HUGE!

[@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 😂

[@Firemarioflower]

Finally a new car that looks good!!1 Much rather have one than that weird CR-V but in general HOnda makes NORMAL looking cars, not as classy as the cars from VW, Audi, SKoda Seat etcetera but still very handsome. With the exceptoin of that horrid Type-R off course. But this HR-V seems to have it all, Snap gear changes, great feely steering, good looks, reliable engines. YES!!! This is a great car.

[@MrWalker1000]

Firemarioflower any Japanese car is more reliable than Germans

[@farhankhutubu1567]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@crimsonnightt]

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

[@jamesli6879]

This car has a design flaw. I bought a 2021 HRV on March1, 2021 and noticed an irritating piercing whistling noise on my way home when I cracked open any front window or moonroof. I brought it back to Huntington Honda twice and they said they test drove 2 other new HRVs and they made the same horrible noise. So I'm basically told this is normal on all HRVs. I wonder if Honda has a design flaw or whether Huntington Honda is sitting on a bad batch?

[@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?

[@davidsweeney111]

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

[@Cameronvial]

I love this car. It is full of Honda premium quality and I personally love the cvt auto box it is the smoothest nicest auto box in the world. You just need to know how to drive the cvt box and you will find it the absolute best auto box. I have a honda jazz cvt auto and I love the box and the car to death. I would say that the cvt box is better than any bmw or Mercedes benz auto box. I think Honda have made a fantastic product as always. long live Honda.

[@petert9224]

Cameronvial Id like to know more im looking at the auto following an ankle injury could you expand on that

[@jackalsniper]

Cameronvial God help your soul, son.

[@lkj17]

If you ever drive a Mazda skyactiv box, you will love to death.

[@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👍🏻

[@alfredogr7671]

Mat, the sitting position looks a little awkward. What is your impression?

[@thecarboy95]

When will the review for Honda Jazz be out?

[@robbytjc5788]

Well, why would u buy this old face model of HRV when u can get the facelift soon enough ? FYI : the facelift its minor change, only change the headlamp much more like civic

[@eur1gys]

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

[@vaibhavchaudhary27]

India needs this more than the BR-V. Honda, hope you're listening.

[@hamster0147]

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

[@petewoodroffemusic]

The hostage was the best bit! Funny Matt

[@Carlb328]

Trying to move an SUV with 1.5 liters and you wonder why it makes noise? Even the 1.8 we get is too small, but if I could afford it I would probably get one. 35 MPG with the 1.8 and manual.

[@TheErod1944Channel]

The HR-V has a really smooth manual gear box option. Not quite as slick as a Civic Manual but very acceptable. I took a CVT-equipped HR-V out for a test drive and didn't even get 6 blocks to the on-ramp on the freeway before I told the sales guy to find me a manual vehicle. We went immediately back to the Car Lot. If your an "active driver", CVT's really suck.....

[@DiegoDelRey1]

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

[@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😂

[@ashrafzaman3305]

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

[@chrisbrown5629]

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

[@AdamAus85]

God I hate those automatics. I've tried the same type in a Nissan Juke, nothing happens! Was very happy to find my work vehicle (Nissan Dualis) came with a manual.

[@Stky187]

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

[@TheMrdons90]

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

[@paparoni100]

you cant go wrong with honda

[@keshav4324]

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

[@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!

[@robocopvn]

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

[@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.

[@kchaye]

Finally he does the HRV

[@qozmiq9556]

Please do the 2019 Honda HR-V

[@showtaito1075]

Honda rear seats are very quite interesting tbh and im not even a honda fan!

[@DieVessinator]

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

[@rickgreen626]

The sound on matts videos are getting worse.

[@abbykimz]

i like how it looks outside, but i dont like that i cant open the trunk with the buttons on the keys, the levers to move the seats prefer it to be automatic. 2017 Honda civic Hatchback better

[@jjd3216]

Worth a Share. Prefer manual as opposed to automatic. Automatic is dependent on electronic or technology--greater tendency for malfunction. Automatic is a convenience feature I'm willing to opt out re this particular car feature.

[@sbomorse]

I'm 6ft3 and I couldn't sit in the back when I test drive one. I was completely hunched over due to the roofline.

[@nicolafertin3154]

6'2 same issue unless the seats are reclined .. kinda weird because it looks spacious

[@nestorjrabalos1998]

The Honda HatesRV isn’t perfect but it’s extremely reliable.

[@johnjohn-ig6rd]

dont agree with you Mat about the cvt.you dont accelerate all the time.once you are up to speed its fine.it also looks bigger than the rivals you mentioned.

[@dreaming_of_that_mbbs_mbchb]

john john I back this comment up I have a cvt if your a little boy racer then 1) you’ll find it annoying 2) you shouldn’t have a driving license if you drive like a human and not a buffoon you will find its fine

[@AndresSalazarAutos]

1.5!!!! My dad has an HR-V with a 1.8 and CVT and that's slow, I can't imagine how slow is this one!

[@Lucky8s]

Pretty slow. It takes upwards of 10.4 seconds to get to 60 miles per hour, despite the UK model weighing almost 350 pounds lighter than the American version.

[@pengadunasib4231]

im gonna buy this car, not to race everyone on the street.

[@AndresSalazarAutos]

No, there's no way there is a 350lb difference, in some cases the difference is just the fact that with the diesel engine it might be 80 or 90 lb difference but not 350 (and I've just checked the websites if you don't believe me)

[@Lucky8s]

Andres Salazar I double checked the UK and Canadian website. There's around a 330 lb difference between the base model in Canada and the base model in UK. I'm sure it's well over 350 had the base UK model been fitted with an automatic.

[@heinhtet4334]

i have that car in asian hrv called vezel . 1.5l with hybrid . it have sport button to get a little fun . not too slow

[@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

[@ericokompatzki7110]

Are you reviewing some mazdas any time soon??

[@greenviper46]

great video !, please adjust sound!!

[@flows30]

in my country we got the worst one, very thin steel body plate, no insulation, no in-dash entertainment unit (only 3rd party), no piano gloss center console, cardboard (literally) trunk / boot cover, and so on but they charged premium price, such a rip off.

[@teslateslo89]

Malaysia? Haha

[@flows30]

close, indonesia. probably had the same problem. that boot cover for example, if you flip it then a bare cardboard is visible. how lazy is that?!

[@mohaz23]

+Fazirul Ismail Top spec HRV for Malaysia though expensive is pretty well equipped.

[@Raprada]

Import tax is a bitch

[@ianlittlebucket_4730]

What's the deference between this and the vezel?

[@vinithvindula7336]

In our country we don't get a HRV model it's called VEZEL for some reason idk Comes with 1.5l petrol hybrid and a dual clutch transmission

[@sarzilsafwan7222]

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

[@joeypalmiero7576]

It's a 2006 Honda Civic

[@Moultonist]

What's happened to the video and sound quality?

[@carleasegenie8826]

Great review, Mat!