New Honda HRV with a 1.5 TURBO Engine (1st look)

[@mikenormandy9250]

IDK WHY Honda North America would NOT sell the 1.5t in the HRV - My honda dealer tells me they don't sell any HRV's and my salesmen even told me they're way to underpowered and are only good if you're a young guy or girl that needs a commuter car for college or something like that. If Honda did this, a AWD 1.5T engine Hatchback/CUV offered w/ a Manual! it would sell like crazy in NA! I would buy one! - WE LIKE POWER & FUN CARS IN THE US & CANADA AS WELL!!!!

[@OBrandt-i5c]

Amen !

[@paulm6481]

Because CRV is too close in size to Harv and makes more money for Honda. So they distinguish it with engine

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

impressive Honda has really stepped their game up with all these new turbocharged Hondas

[@HondaProJason]

i agree

[@f181234]

Connoisseur Of Cars & Tig Ol Bitties they’ve got some weird issues in the cold with the oil dilution but other than that they’re pretty solid

[@ddavejb]

WHY do the foreign markets get all the good stuff??? I have a 2019 HR-V EX and I like it but...

[@captainjack6890]

ddavejb The CRV is the same story too. The Touring version sold in the US can’t touch the Prestige we get. We even have a 7 seat option.

[@HOTPLATEGAMING]

Because the United States always get shafted

[@f181234]

ddavejb price is the main reason this is pretty expensive most Americans wouldn’t want to pay this much for a small vehicle

[@bbqsauce875]

1.5 turbo =the worst engine produce by honda

[@gigelfranaru]

They're not foreign markets to us in the EU tho :D

[@zefolantar]

Great interior, but needs the AWD, Jason. PLUS....for me, the big negative with Honda is the lack of power in the HRV and CRV. Yeah, I know.....the Honda fanboys are going to say “there’s plenty of power in the 1.5 Turbo”.....but honestly, there isn’t. And I was a Honda owner for over 20 YEARS (3 Civics and 3 CRV’s), and then purchased a 2015 Subaru Forester XT after test driving the 2017 CRV with that 1.5 Turbo. There is simply no comparison in performance between the two vehicles. What the CRV needs is the 2.0 Turbo that’s in the new Accord, and the HRV needs the 1.8 litre engine currently in the North American market converted into a Turbo, and you’d have some kick ass performance out of both vehicles. Give me 260+ HP in the CRV as an option, and I’m coming back to Honda. Until then, I’ll keep flying around doing 0-60 in under 7 seconds in my XT! 👍

[@SonyEnthusiast]

Acura is Honda's performance

[@willowcairns]

If you want a fast CRV get an RDX. Honda will never make the CRV fast, it will just eat into their Acura sales.

[@zefolantar]

Brent Cairns Agreed Brent. But a new RDX is almost $20K more than a CRV Touring. I’d like to see similar performance to my Forester XT in the $40K range....and Honda won’t do it. Mazda has that now with the new CX-5 Turbo, so there is a market for it. Honda is more concerned about economy with their Honda line (apart from the Civic Type R, of course).

[@willowcairns]

@@zefolantar Yeah its a shame they dont focus more on performance. They make sport trims but don't add any performance behind it. I am just glad we still have the Si and Type R.

[@baldheadlogic]

To be honest, I would consider a HRV w/ the 1.5 turbo and AWD. I actually like the styling better than the CR-V.

[@williamlevy1981]

I'd consider an HR-V with a 1.5T if it's not made in Mexico...No Mexican made Hondas for me. EVER.

[@Musashi35140]

@@williamlevy1981 The HR-V 1.5 manual and cvt are made in Japan.

[@phunkdoctaspock]

If they got rid of the garbage CVT for a real transmission.

[@Musashi35140]

We've got it in manual too and the stickshift looks like the old S2000 one. Awesome feeling in manual. 182 HP and 240 Nm of torque.

[@keremkilic2159]

I drive a ‘17 accord sport manual in usa, if they sold this hrv with awd and 1.5 turbo here they can have my money

[@crv_stormtrooper4167]

Almost the same, this 1.5t has vtec, our Civic's & CRV's have VTC.

[@dhuwdhuwdhuw]

I assume it uses the same transmission with the civic as well? I gave up trying to turbo my hrv, wish I have this version in my country

[@Blueaveo3568]

I was considering buying a H-RV when my Civic lease is done but decided against it because of the lack of power. The 1.5 L Turbo would change my mind.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

It's not a Sportscar. Just use S mode with eco off and it has enough power to speed into freeways and pass others easily as seen in my HR-V video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXeooneDgd2Sb9k

[@stumpy1234at]

The boot lid cover is a pain we have it in Australia and its too low to put shopping in without hitting it as it does not lift up plus other stuff that for such a good mechanically. But on practical use there is stuff ups look carefully when considering a HRV

[@MrDaveaccord]

Interesting this trim has a CD player in the head unit, but in the US the only trim that has the CD player is the base LX trim.

[@cougarfarmer]

Okay, how do you get a wrecked one from europe so I can get the interior and windows for my 2020 Honda HRV Sport here in the states? Could I swap the engine into my daughters 2016 HRV or would it be easier with the computer differences to shave a live bobcat?

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

does the back seat fold down to carry long items like a hatchback ?

[@jayaskoo]

So are we getting the 1.5t in The states?

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

I don’t think so

[@hinchesk2629]

Very good chance next gen HRV gets a turbo in NA. Little chance it lands before then. Big question is when does next gen come. Fit and HRV/Vezel are on 8 year cycles now and MY2020 is year 8 for all except HRV NA, that’s MY2023 since it started here MY2016. So no later than 2022 should it be available but could be as soon as 2020 for MY2021.

[@HondaProJason]

Honda has not announced but I hope so.

[@subvet3668]

Sean Hinchey, All new Fit is coming for 2020. Not sure what engine they’re going to use.

[@nosforever27]

Are they going to make it available in the US?

[@Frenchyk]

They need to make this but a manual version and send it to the USA 🇺🇸.

[@kevinelders7124]

I got the manual 👌

[@Frenchyk]

@@kevinelders7124 My man!! 🙌🏾

[@Frenchyk]

@@kevinelders7124 Is it the 1.5t?

[@kevinelders7124]

Drives really dope shifting is 👊 thank god they brought this to Belgium 😅

[@kevinelders7124]

@@Frenchyk sure is man , 😁 alot of fun to drive

[@kclefthanded427]

I'd take my chances with the Civic Hatchback Sport because it has a manual

[@AJ6spd]

This is also available in 6 speed manual however I'm not sure whether the us would get it or not

[@kclefthanded427]

@@AJ6spd At one point yes but only on the base model (1.8 LX). But its gone now with the refresh (CVT only in the US)

[@christopherpeninger324]

I own a red 2019 US version of the AWD Sport. I love it! It's not as quick as I would like but it gets 34.5 MPG on the freeway in AWD! 28.5 MPG W/AC running and city driving. I want that 1.5 liter turbo in AWD and then the car would be perfect!

[@sigsour518]

Christopher Peninger amen i love mine minus the little slouch in power. Im also coming from a 2017 wrx stage 2 so its unfair. Still got the s2k for fun tho

[@christopherpeninger324]

@@sigsour518 I had a Loaded 5-Speed 1995 Acura Integra GSR V-TEC Black on Black Leather with Gold Flake in the paint. It had been chipped and an Ice Man Air Intake with the K&N Air Filter. The exhaust stayed stock because no one made a better one than Acura. I was beating LT1 Corvettes into 4th gear. I miss that car.

[@WildPomStudios]

Not crazy about CVT. What is the horsepower and torque specs for the turbo? Same as the US Civics?

[@gesetzderrache9005]

Manual 182PS / 240Nm , the CVT 182PS / 220Nm

[@caglioso]

As a car enthusiast I usually rip on cvt’s too, but I have to say Honda’s is arguably the best out there. It’s tuned really well and doesn’t gear hunt, especially if you’re using the paddle shifters. The 1.5t has a bit of turbo lag but the power comes on strong and you get lots of low end torque. Really dig the set ups in the current civic.

[@nicklarson657]

I agree that no push button start for all the nice things they've done to it is strange. Also, yes I would love to see the HRV get the 1.5 turbo and this trim with a push button start of course. :) nice video Honda pro Jason.

[@DLPTonyATL]

I know it’s the ‘first look’; but since the fun factor was mentioned, the hp stats and the driving impressions should’ve been included.

[@nmarkert01]

I’d buy one for sure as a second car to my Si. I think the HRV Sport we get in the US is better looking than CRV now. All it needs is the right engine.

[@HondaProJason]

yes i think the HRV for 2021 will have a turbo in the U.S

[@peterp9630]

it's the same engine that crv 1.5 turbo and civic turbo had?

[@mkshukeri]

It should be keyless entry right? No need to take out the key. And I prefer a quite alarm sound.

[@Haoi1216]

THEY NEED TO GIVE U.S. THAT FREAKING ENGINE AND INTERIOR! Jason, why dont u speak for us to honda!?

[@gasmangoodro]

My 2019 has push start.. but mine fully loaded but I got 1.8

[@HiFiInsider]

the 1.5T engine is a gem. good luck to buyers.

[@sigsour518]

Im so disappointed we dont have that here....i have a 2016 all blacked out with black matte 18s but it needs the turbo or some boost....

[@FirstLast-ox5ls]

Is this 1.4 turbo hrv available in the usa

[@zadeanrobinson1608]

Bro what about the test drive??

[@nursalimhendra8396]

1.5 turbo that's a matic tranmision.? Have 1.5turbo a manual.? I have hrv mt on garege.

[@hinchesk2629]

This article points to a 2020 release for a MY2021 third gen HR-V which fits with the 8 year cycle (from initial release overseas, not NA) and two years with the mid cycle refresh aligns with the 9th gen Accord. www.google.ca/amp/s/m.indianautosblog.com/next-gen-honda-hr-v-launch-2020-p287565/amp

[@KS-ro6in]

YES! as the existing US version is too slow. This should help a lot in GO and yes (as below) this engine should be in a FIT "Si" as well

[@dyva422]

Will it be coming to the u.s?

[@kariymchristopher6986]

Some people love their old fashioned key and the silence when you open the door could have do with a proximity sensor for unlocking though or a button on the remote to pop the trunk. Like it though

[@RaY_77W]

Seeing the fit gone, I hope Honda can give us a little gift by bringing this spec to America

[@itsallrobbish]

No AWD in snowy Norway?

[@MoeMoe-nu7vt]

Why this isn’t in the USA more power I am guessing

[@zirenchen3982]

I want it . I want a sport trim with lumbar support and 8 way adjust driverseat.

[@klasseact6663]

...but yet Mazda has their 2.5 turbo WITH AWD, why no AWD with your small 1.5 turbo Honda🤔

[@ajimenez6246]

Klasse Act facts

[@inazuma234]

JDM has the AWD and hybrid. It will be awesome of they fit the 1.5T engine to it. AWD+hybrid+1.5T engine.😆

[@christophreinhardt3627]

Hi there. I call this car my own for about 4 weeks now and i love it. It is 100% the car i need. I traded my 13 year old fk3 for this. A civic you guys dont have in america i think. The hrv has a 427 litres trunk and much space in the back seats. In europe it is the most expensive trim because of the engine i think. ...and the leather, the led light, and, and. I love it.

[@computerguy5437]

If they fix the oil dilution yes

[@Musashi35140]

Fake news.

[@hegeliandetective1034]

I've been saying they need to give options for any Honda Civic to have FWD, AWD, or RWD, and any other Honda have any engine swaps they want, from factory, they should be able to choose a Honda V8 for the Ridgeline, Pilot, Passport, Accord, all the heavier bodies. Just cause, Honda never gives us any good stuff in USDM. 1996-2000 Honda Civics in Europe had option for AWD, why not here in the U.S. too?

[@itsChannel2K00L14]

If they brought this to Canada in AWD with a TPMS and some other little changes like being able to opt out of push button start, adding an automatic trunk release or moon roof, I'd definitrly buy one for my next vehicle. Currently drive an '18 Civic Hatchback and it's great overall.

[@Cmobley_]

Why no push button start?

[@ARB0204]

The accord needs the red interior in the sport trim

[@HONDACARGUY]

I only support this if it comes with a manual transmission option

[@AJ6spd]

Yes there is a 6 speed manual

[@HONDACARGUY]

AJ 15 well I’m in the states so we shall see... most cars made here are cvt only

[@AJ6spd]

@@HONDACARGUY yup

[@HONDACARGUY]

AJ 15 cool I think that will be a hit and hopefully they have worked the kinks out from that motor...

[@2R1V3R]

Honda should've turbo the honda fit with a 6spd manual..

[@iHmongboy]

My 2018 Honda hrv doesn't show engine temperature. Is that normal?

[@Musashi35140]

There is no gauge but a led light indicator on your left, light is blue when the engine is cold then disappear at normal temperature.

[@iHmongboy]

@@Musashi35140 thank you.

[@yeaung5384]

1.5 in this big car? Why not 2.0 or more?????????

[@Musashi35140]

Some ecological reasons...

[@Christusolus]

I like the key that hides away. Saves space in my pocket.

[@willowcairns]

The next car for my wife would be the HRV if it came with 1.5t

[@HondaProJason]

We own a 1.8L and would trade for a 1.5T also

[@OBrandt-i5c]

Would be super cool to get the HRV in the US with the 1.5T.......with AWD and a 6MT. If it is going to come with the CVT/FWD, then please don't bother.

[@Dia1Up]

Gives me hope for a Fit Si

[@mikenormandy9250]

No AWD in the HRV in NORWAY?! Where it snows a lot?! lol - We need the L15b7 in the HRV AWD in the states...What an awesome vehicle that would be! Why would Honda NOT make this?!

[@general4star900]

my country just have 1.8vtec sohc engine.. so sad.. from 2016 and 2019 new rs facelift still using 1.8sohc engine... how sad xD

[@jevyramos]

Yes we want that turbo charge in Philippines

[@ytube777]

I'd like something that competes with the wrx (this hrv is almost there). Add awd, manual shift, bump performance in a "rally" way, and I'd be really interested. About your negatives... I don't care much for the keyless entry/start stuff. I disable the remote's beep in my car. Panic button? What's that? ;) Agreed with the trunk cover however! They should've just went with the civic hatch design which is tight. smh.

[@janarthanvelappan5862]

Why not in Malaysia 🙄?

[@paulm6481]

Are these made in Mexico?

[@Musashi35140]

No these ones made in Japan.

[@parsabbaluca21]

I want a FWD with LSD Honda HRV with a 2.4L NA Engine with a manual transmission....

[@acuramandan]

Honda really needs to step it up with the HRV to compete with other car companies. The USA HRV is way underpowered. The engine design is like 15 years old now! They need a minimum of 175 hp in the top trim HRV before I would consider buying it.

[@d.w.j.1114]

Would be nice if it came to the US with awd & a manual, but I know that would never happen. Would really love to see this engine w/6spd in the fit though - FIT Si.

[@adrianwilliams717]

We do the switch blade keys, as they are more secure than the keyless system. Thieves can scan your keys code from out side your house, then use it to steal your car. A Very big problem in Europe!!

[@htvlogs80]

Only one problem, CVT.

[@1nvd]

Sorry what’s the issue? This is Honda’s CVT not Nissan’s.

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

1nvd 😂😂😂😭😂

[@SonyEnthusiast]

I get 42 mpg with mine

[@christophreinhardt3627]

Not a problem, you also get it with manual.

[@suhartonorudy4719]

I hope hrv turbo will sell in Indonesia soon.

[@paulm6481]

Honda’s lack of knobs for volume and tuning is truly baffling for such a normally smart company.

[@yaushaas]

Jason! I wanna hear you do your best impression of Jason Statham for your outro 😁

[@setonas333]

in my country is availible

[@adrianwilliams717]

Pity you guys dont like the diesel engines, Honda produce. I have a 1.6 iDTEC HRV, that runs 147BHP with 350NM of torque. And does 130mph, while still returning 51mpg.. :D

[@bcasbi2]

Did You have any engine problems after the diesel stage1 tuning? Still reliable right?

[@adrianwilliams717]

@@bcasbi2 no issues. Power better,economy better set at No 5 using a Bluespark tuning module.

[@bcasbi2]

@@adrianwilliams717 thank You sir. Hard to choose between 1.5t and 1.6d

[@adrianwilliams717]

@@bcasbi2 diesel will outlast the petrol/gas engine. And gives better economy too

[@jfazzuoli3813]

The day this generation went on sale in the USA it needed the turbo 1.5. The R18 should be out out to pasture. Same with the Fit. There really is no compelling reason other than magic seats to choose a Fit over a Civic hatch. The Civic has more power and better MPG.

[@to.drivingexplore3466]

Semoga Honda Indonesia mau masukin varian HRV turbonya ke Indonesia 😅😁😂

[@336snake]

I heard honda is having issues with that GDI engine. Fuel is getting in the oil. No thanks give regular V-Tech engines. They can keep the Earth Dreams engines in Europe.

[@Musashi35140]

Fake news.

[@abdullahbinshahid3199]

But you can't beat the Japanese one(vezel) even the prefacelifted one and especially the hybrid

[@victorwilks88]

Our hrv has all those features 😁

[@KarlOsuchowski]

Did you like the performance and handling? Possibly our next family car, this new 1.5t but with the manual. Would love to hear some driving impressions!!😊

[@callmeehnova]

They give you a better engine but slaps you in the face when the only option is fwd. It could of been the awd civic we always wanted cause the hrv weighs less then the civic.

[@cajunsushi]

Give us this vehicle. Cmon man.

[@victorwilks88]

South Africa....our Honda come from UK

[@elmhurst86]

I would buy this in a heartbeat! But since Honda isn't bringing this to North America, I will look elsewhere. Once again, Honda's shortsightedness will lose them sales to their competitors.

[@beerussama7093]

I find keys are more safe than push button start.

[@fhme-od3th]

Still the same air cond vents, sucks, back passengers are really heated up in a hot day like in my place. Not my choice, anyhow, its a good review.

[@DRayL_]

They should use the plain Accord engine in the HR-V. But whatever.

[@ahmedrabie5032]

we need hrv 1.5 turbo in saudi arabia and egypt

[@HondaProJason]

Ahmed Rabie i agree with you. This 1.5T would be great in that area!

[@sonycarp8271]

Ding ding, tell him what he's won Johnny.

[@robertalicea5585]

Bring it to the US and add a turbo to the fit

[@Dia1Up]

Drive away thefts are big in Europe. I hope to never have a car with a keyless ignition, and I'm in Canada

[@jongao]

We also need the hybrid version in US.

[@tommy13965]

Hrv and civic needs real bsm and rcta asap.

[@FlyingGentile]

If it comes to NA....manual or no buy.

[@xxlegion430]

They seriously need to add this to the states. I have the 2019 Honda HRV Sport but most of the "sport" is in the looks. I have done an exhaust system and a CAI on the car. Planning to get aftermarket headers and new rims to it but I'm afraid adding too much power might break the CVT.

[@MikediFazio]

Wtf, no drive to show us how fast it is?

[@TMM6900]

Dude what?! Finally happened?!

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

Type R for me baby

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

PUT THIS ENGINE IN THE FIT ALREADY

[@TMM6900]

That's one big battery

[@diegudr]

Wow I never though I would hear a man complain so much about using a key in a "SUBCOMPACT," one of the cheapest cars in the segment. "oh no I have to use a key?" Oh Mylanta.

[@徐官千-t5m]

還有座椅加熱功能

[@wildforthecats661]

Oh no, you have to use a key to start a car. Call 911!

[@JohnnyUkeOfficial]

Why is the old infotainment system still in a 2020 model??? Come on Honda, get it together. Other competitors offer much better tech.

[@frankly2677]

Manual?