New Honda HR-V review (2024): Best hybrid SUV? | TotallyEV

[@TotallyEV]

Correction, the HR-V doesn't have a CVT transmission; it operates on a single-speed direct drive system, coined as 'e-CVT'. Sorry! Find the best Honda HR-V deals: locally.link/Wwyb Read the Honda HR-V review on our website: totallyev.net/new-honda-hr-v-review-best-hybrid-suv/ Review of the Honda HR-V's audio system: totallyev.net/honda-hr-v-audio-review-upgrade-to-the-advance-style-trim/ Video timestamps: Price: 00:00 Efficiency & MPG: 00:39 Performance: 02:05 Handling & suspension: 03:10 Cabin noise: 04:34 Tech & practicality: 05:34 Comfort: 07:25 Storage: 08:51 Exterior design: 11:17 Safety & parking: 12:18 Verdict: 13:17

[@tkr7100]

Remember that new Honda hybrids does not have gearbox at all. Electric motor is connected to the wheels at lower speeds and only one fixed gear for the highway. Honda is a series hybrid, totally different than Toyota which is parallel hybrid.

[@waynekerrr9027]

Which one is best ??????

[@shieldaigbencher]

Well said!

[@shieldaigbencher]

@@waynekerrr9027Honda.

[@twisted_panties]

@@waynekerrr9027 What's in the box!?

[@waynekerrr9027]

@@twisted_panties a cake

[@ebutuoy117]

I've been trawling the web for 4 weeks for an audio review, well done for making it, can't wait, it's the primary reason I've ordered the Advance Style.

[@TotallyEV]

Thank you!

[@tarody3953]

This is the HRV I want in the US. Instead they made a larger HRV with worse fuel efficiency. 55 mpg with AWD would be top of the class in the US.

[@TotallyEV]

Thanks for sharing! Which model do you guys have then?

[@Colette1972UK]

I really like the design.. Hopefully more headroom in the back than the previous model.

[@TotallyEV]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kmanboss41]

I own this car an i drive alot to and from work an i fill the tank once every 3 weeks

[@robertsmith9810]

What`s towing weight

[@kent100ss]

I drove a 2022 Honda HR-V hybrid for my road trip from San Francisco to Yellowstone National Park. I drove over 2100 miles and I average 32MPG for my trip. What I like: camping mode works like wonder when I sleep in it in camping ground when temperature was around 30 degree. It was comfortable to sleep inside while the engine is keeping the temperature around 75 degree. Well equipment with technology: lane centering, blind spot monitor, power seat for both driver and passenger seats, moon roof, Adaptive Cruise Control. What I don’t like: 32MPG is low for a hybrid vehicle. Lane centering is not reliable. Seat is very uncomfortable. It is the worst seat I have tried ever.

[@TotallyEV]

Thanks for sharing your experiences!

[@artsmith103]

32 mpg doesn't seem possible.

[@RamnarineDrupersaud]

I wish for a car like this

[@DariuszTech]

Nice looking car with a very competitive price However, I wish there was a plug-in version available too

[@TotallyEV]

Thanks for sharing!

[@nikolaraicevic]

There is? I am sure that there isn’t in Europe..

[@TotallyEV]

We've not seen it, maybe in different markets!

[@philliu2669]

not available to united states yet...

[@TotallyEV]

Shame!

[@Maggieismydog]

Great looking car and drives very nicely. Just drove this and a Mazda MX-30 Hybrid and the Honda is much better. It is more refined and has a better drive train, don't feel the petrol engine kick in. The Mazda is very choppy when the petrol engine kicks in (and that's most of the time). Mazda is style of substance. Honda is also a great deal cheaper to run and maintain.

[@TotallyEV]

Thanks for sharing!

[@hscomet]

It has no gears, just a fixed final ratio when the engine is engaged to the wheels! and yes I do have one...

[@TotallyEV]

Yup, you're right!

[@milan4ever]

Do you still enjoy it?

[@hscomet]

@@milan4ever YES Brilliant little SUV its doing 4L/100km I wouldn't use it for long high speed driving but around where we live its great. Honda quality as you'd expect, the Atkins cycle engine is a bit noisy but that's how they all are, Excellent car.

[@milan4ever]

@@hscometThanks :) Which color did you choose? I’m thinking about advance in red color. I suppose black grill would look more sporty but I don’t want to spend extra money on it.

[@hscomet]

@@milan4ever We like white cars its the safest other than yellow our friend got red it looks great but shows every scratch and bit of dirt - Get which you like best....

[@toninocars]

This car looks really good to me inside out, I do prefer the Toyota hybrid technology though, it feels like full ev and only needs a bit of petrol. Engine noise is minimal and often non existent unless you mashed up full power, often you find the car travel at low rpm on motorways since the e motors help the car. 👍

[@TotallyEV]

Thanks for sharing, we do have the Suzuki Across Hybrid PHEV review coming soon - it uses Toyota's systems; stay tuned!

[@abderra18]

The one I test drove, averaged 36.9 mpg. Sales guy quoted mid 40's max. The engine is lackluster and revs life a Ferrari when pushed. I get it - gov's drive to lower engine emissions. But then I don't - mpg's are no better than Petrol equivs and introduce more complexity. Right now, there is no perfect solution to purchasing a car whether: diesel, petrol, HEV, PHEV or full EV. What a mess.

[@TotallyEV]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@garyingram]

I can't find audio review??

[@TotallyEV]

It'll be live soon 🥰

[@garyingram]

@@TotallyEV cool....its my only concern with car

[@garyingram]

Any updates on audio review

[@TotallyEV]

@@garyingram the review of the 10-speaker system goes live tomorrow at 6PM; stay tuned :)

[@garyingram]

I am unfortunately getting modal that have the 6 speakers system...... and trying to find info About it ...ie speaker sizes Watts etc seems impossible lol

[@chuckjames7745]

I cannot find this car (Hybrid) in the US

[@j.r.arnolli9734]

Because You're getting the ZR-V, with a HR-V badge 😳🥺😡

[@Lorre982]

Here in EU HRV ZRV and CRv come only whit the hybrid motor

[@RoMEBlitZ]

Got mine a few days ago really glad I chose it the only thing I don’t like it how it squeals when you need to pickup speed quickly

[@TotallyEV]

Thanks for sharing

[@jeffreywong6842]

Great review. Same engine noise as they had on my 2019 Honda Insight. I highly suggest check/hearing it in person, I ended up selling my Insight after a year as I got sick and tired of it.

[@TotallyEV]

Glad you liked the review! Indeed, the engine noise is a real letdown 😔

[@gotcharamsys]

car with a combustion engine, pedal to the floor! 1, 2 tap the red! 3 deep touch red, 4 deep touch red, 5 deep touch red . 6 in the background .......... No noise!?????

[@TotallyEV]

Sorry, what?

[@GeorgePreduca]

Right, they don't hear the sound of an ice engine when floored. This one brothers them.

[@RED-cq3uc]

Great review. Car looks great but that noisey engine and the fact that it is classified as a 4 seater in Australia 🇦🇺 has put me right off.

[@TotallyEV]

Glad you liked the review! Thanks for sharing your thoughts too.

[@yinyang9109]

Why buy this if you can buy a BYD Atto 3 standard range with similar price?

[@TotallyEV]

As not everyone is ready to go fully electric

[@fidelcatsro6948]

🐱👍🏿 front grill shouldve been chromed or black..

[@TotallyEV]

Can only imagine that'll be a version we might see in the future!

[@garyingram]

I have ordered my red one with black grill

[@TotallyEV]

@@garyingram very nice!

[@ebutuoy117]

You can add the style pack which gives you a black grill, amongst other things

[@TotallyEV]

@@ebutuoy117 good point!

[@LazyTesla]

Why wouldn't N.A. not benefit from this????!!! Instead, they gave us a car for clowns 🇨🇦 🇺🇸

[@minniesaab7255]

👍🏻👍🏻🚘 & ❤👦

[@plightn]

Nothing about it makes me want one.

[@TotallyEV]

What would you pick instead?

[@plightn]

@@TotallyEV I want a hybrid that’s fun to drive, I’m hoping the civc is able to do that or perhaps a mazda cx50 hybrid.

[@TotallyEV]

@@plightn let us know what you end up choosing!

[@arnoldtabor3767]

If they could get it to 7 seconds to 60 I'd be able to justify a new car 🤣the slip road onto my nearest motorway is short so anything slower than 8 seconds is dangerous

[@TotallyEV]

Haha!

[@dmpanis]

Honda lost it IMO. Almost every car manufacturer has a rival that outscores HRV huge. You need to be entirelly ignorant to buy one.

[@TotallyEV]

Which vehicles would you say do that?

[@dmpanis]

@@TotallyEV Tucson, Sportage, RAV4, Qashqai, 3008... just to name a few, they all outscore HR-V (tech, practicality & price) and outsell by huge margins.

[@nerijussj]

@@dmpanis those are from another segment, and CRV should be compared to those, not HRV

[@TotallyEV]

@@dmpanis a good list of vehicles, but are all a little different in their own right :)

[@damonhugh9696]

@@dmpanis Sorry you get it all wrong here. HR-V should never be compared to those bigger SUV units. It should be compared with the Corolla Cross, Nissan Juke, Toyota CHR and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. I drive the 2015 HRV btw and will be getting an HEV next due to my mileage each week.

[@carlerikgherardi5608]

Out of 5 stars......how man do you give to the Honda HR-V HJybrid 2024?

[@TotallyEV]

Watch the review or read it.