Off-Road Review: 2014 Honda CR-V on Everyman Driver

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[@billybobbob3003]

2014 honda cr-v the last real honda cr-v ever made, new ones crappy cvt transmissions and stupid nose spoilers ruining approach angle unlike 2014 which still had the upward sloping bumper and one of the last before crappy small liter turbo engines which are more costly to repair/maintain.

[@everymandriver]

You can count on MORE off-road vehicle reviews this winter. Our local ORV kicks ass! Also, each off-road review will be followed by a DETAILED review. My Everyman Driver viewers deserve a balanced approached :-) Thanks for watching - Dave

[@im1greatman]

I look forward to videos like this. Keep up the great work!

[@everymandriver]

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[@teslaphan]

To increase power, you can shut off the traction control. Hold it down for a few seconds. This would have given you the power to push further upwards on the hill. Plus you were on all season tires so that didn't help either.

[@LaTiNoGuYmAn]

Putting the car in D3 also helps alot

[@Kchildres]

I have a 2009 CRV 2wd. It has 185,000 miles on it and on it's 4th set of oversized Destination A/T tires. I work in the outdoor industry and I can tell you without a doubt that this car is FAR more capable that what is shown here. My CRV spends a lot of time sloshing around in the mud and it's never let me down. It certainly has it's limitations but once you understand those and drive accordingly, it's a very capable and durable backwoods roamer.

[@Jason99942]

Tires being the solution to your needs, no doubt.

[@thebunnis]

A very common misconception is that AWD creates grip. Tires create grip. All seasons are glorified summer tires. It's basically the same rubber compound as summer tires that gets hard below freezing and turn into ice skates in the snow. Winter tires stay soft in the cold and provide grip. You could put winter tires on a FWD vehicle and get up that hill on the first try. But, I understand the point of the test is probably based in common practice, and most people don't bother to swap tires in the winter. People think AWD is like magic or something. That's why I always see AWD SUVs in the ditch on the side of the road.

[@Dougggggggg]

Hey Dave, what a great review....thank you for putting the CRV thru a bit more than just the usual on road review....I agree that it should have some capability off road....and it was good to see how it handled in the snow....I look forward to more off road reviews of this nature...

[@everymandriver]

You're very welcome, Doug M. I'm doing my best to give my viewers and KZbin surfers a real-world, everyman driver's POV - Dave

[@unxplainable38ak]

I own a 2014 honda crv ex awd. Here is what you need to know about the awd system which is why you probably had a bit of a hard time climbing the hill. The awd system is electronic real time. Meaning it kicks in whenever it feels there is more power to the front wheels. When it does kick in , the "AWD" symbol appears on your dash board. I live in NYC And we are expecting 8 to 12 inches. About 4 has already dropped on the ground and I had to take my 1 week newborn son to the doctor. Bottom line was it handled well but the AWD symbol never appeared leading me to believe that we were driving FWD the whole time. My next vehicle will be an AWD vehicle all the time with the option to turn it off.

[@pierrekouzi7416]

I own a 2013 crv ex awd. The awd light will only come on if there is a serious mechanical problem with the awd system. The system has intelligent control meaning if there is any slippage in the front wheels it will transfer power to the rear wheels. It is a passive system and not a full time active system

[@MrKikoboy]

I have a 2012 Hyundai tucson - I can lock in 50-50 awd up to about 30 MPH which does make a big difference ( I live in serious snow country ) - why they won't offer a lock for low speeds I don't know - I think the older SHAWD system was much higher rated ( and still used in the Acura I think....)

[@sherwoodfiftythirtybc4433]

Dave- curiously, it was at wiki I learned that the CRV is designed to handle what Honda calls greenlane roads ie...roads that adjoin rural properties and don't necessarily even have gravel. Proper snow tires would make a big difference too...the camera shot at the bumper you could see the all season treads plugging up...still made it up the hill though. Dispels the perception that Honda's are just grocerygetters.

[@tombullions747]

Drove mine through the mountains of West Virginia last week in 6 inches of untreated snow, 125ish miles. It sucked, but I never slid or had any problems.

[@pedrito77]

Wow! This was a great video! Thank you! I am glad you made it back. Take out a Forester to this park when you can. I'd love to see that Symmetric AWD in action. I must say the CR-V and the Pilot have impressed me. Thanks and a take care!

[@ravipeiris4388]

Appreciate you doing this video as I know it can be unsafe at times, especially when there aren't people around you for miles.

[@scottyguy2]

I enjoy seeing these I have a 2014 CX5 GT AWD and we just had over a foot of snow I have had no problem getting around and it even started this morning sitting out in -12 degrees -40 windchill

[@angelbluerider9588]

do you still have your mazda Cx5? im thinking of buy one or 2014 rav4 or this 2014 Crv.

[@fragman21]

man I love this guy. he's the only car reviewer on KZbin that don't pussy foot around in an awd. run it through the riggers man! that's what I'm talking about! Mazda in a mud hole has to be my favorite or maybe Toyota pond hopping.

[@Moyerboy78]

I've taken a 2010 CR-V "offroad" in the snow like this and it did pretty well. I think my Outback did better in the same conditions, I'd love to see you take a 2014 Forester with X-mode out in the same conditions and see how it does, thanks Dave!

[@everymandriver]

Moyerboy78 I plan on taking any vehicle that claims to be off-road worthy, off-road from this point moving forward - Dave

[@Moyerboy78]

awesome Dave, glad to hear it and looking forward to seeing it as well.

[@juliosdiy3206]

U should put some ats on that run esp snow.

[@nyinfamous2k2]

Love the excitement. I always look forward to watching your reviews. I try to stay on top of all the latest cars/trucks. glad you made this, im helping my mother look for a new car after she returns her subaru forester which she LOVES, but they jacked up the lease price on her so shes going with this crv. this with your detailed review were very helpful. thanks.

[@everymandriver]

nyinfamous2k2 I appreciate your comments. Best wishes finding the right CRV for your Mom.

[@malachy1847]

Get M+S [mountain + Snow] tyres fitted to same these are 'all season tyres' and are great and can be left on all year around....great on ice and snow as the compound stays sticky due to higher silica content.... Just a thought to look after your mother......'Your mother will always love you'

[@forestedson3107]

I have this exact same car but put winter tires on it and it’s a LOT more capable than you made it look in this video. It’s all about the tires - “all season” tires are garbage in snow.

[@valdius85]

I've seen very bad reviews when this vehicle was put on rollers to test the AWD system. How is your experience so far in slippery conditions?

[@markh3097]

These off road reviews are the best!

[@khadimah]

I have the same vehicle...tested it on snow here in Chicago...no problem at all...good performance car...

[@723lion]

Oh man great review! So much better than those trash talkers who never set food on the gas peddel!

[@jonathanjohnson3947]

Thank you for your review! But if you’d slow down you wouldn’t bottom out as much, also traction control can be a major hindrance when trying to climb and play! Thank you! I was worried about the capabilities in the snow! But you’ve put my mind at ease!

[@ericson4534]

Nice review Dave...I am impressed with the CRV performance in snow.

[@MemphisMojo15s]

I'd like to make a tire recommendation to those of you wanting great treadlife with great traction without the noise of an aggressive tire, and also not a snow tire. Research the General Altimax rt43 . That tire surprised me on my RAV4 and many people are really giving this tire a great review. Its the only tire I've found to last a year and have tread left on low pro 18's.

[@Jason99942]

Why are your tires lasting only a year on average? That makes no sense unless you're racking up a ridiculous amount of mileage each year.

[@ElectoneGuy]

Good video. The factory all-season tires on the CR-V are pure garbage. If it were equipped with some proper winter tires, there would have been no issues.

[@Sickboyfriend]

Here in Blacksburg, Virginia CR-V is probably the most common compact SUV I've seen on the street. I guess the competitive price, gas mileage and the big trunk explained why.

[@TomsTomTomdotcom]

Good stuff... bottom line.. from before you even get out of the car... is that it works ! My point is, so many reviewers smirk when the say "all wheel drive " or whatever, infering that the point is some ego boost of drivers to know they can do something they'll never do. Really, driving in snowy parking lots alone... yes alone.. not even icy slopes etc. is a reason to buy one of these. I drive up to Lake Tahoe a few times a winter. The rest of the time I'm in sunny suburbs... is it worth another 600 or $800 a year just for a few 4 day weekends? Yes..well the alternative would be not going when there was good snow or fussing with taking on and off chains at different elevations during the trip (towns are 1000 feel lower than passes and resorts often...driving with chains on pavement is a no go.. and well, even with them you're cruising far better in one of these.. The test should be.. how does it do compared to a 2 wheel drive ? Only half kidding but the real issue is the smirks. These cars are made primarily to drive on snowy roads before the snow plows come. Very important function and nothing cosmetic about it really.

[@dizzykfcman]

I like the way the seats gold down. awesome review

[@7_of_9]

Awesome video! I enjoy watching all of your videos. You definitely have the best job on the planet. I have the same vehicle and it is the best vehicle money can buy. The AWD was excellent in snow on last year's crazy winter and gas mileage was super. Waiting on TLX SH-AWD video!

[@everymandriver]

***** I'm taking out the 2015 CR-V this weekend. Also, I've started a DAILY VLOG where I share my daily assignments, projects, adventures, etc. Check it out: kzbin.info/door/L6xcLMraCQV4hEGPZuLuXg Happy New Year - Dave

[@davidjames4583]

The Crv holds its own very well.... ;-)

[@j_thom]

SUV might stand for "Sport Utility Vehicle" BUT CRV stands for "Comfortable Runabout Vehicle" or some others say "Compact Recreational Vehicle" but it does redeem itself well enough for the "Everyman"...see what I did there?? EH!!

[@TickleFingers]

Sooo..... Its hard to find reviews for snow with these newer CRV's. Thanks for the review. Now, do you feel the awd was performing well in regards to how it responded to front to rear torque distribution? I live in Colorado and have had Audis and currently have 4Runners so my expectations are high in regards to the awd performance. I've seen the videos of the CRV and it failing to distribute enough torque to the rear wheels to move the vehicle in certain conditions. Honda states the awd is merely to augment driving and is not capable of full rear torque bias. Do you feel it has any drawbacks during this test? We are looking at the New Rav4 also, any review or input on that bad dog? Thanks again for the effort in the videos.

[@everymandriver]

Adrizz5447 all good questions... I'd advise you to test drive one.

[@TickleFingers]

Everyman Driver Car Reviews I have test driven both the 2014 and 2015 CRV as well as the 2015 Rav4. We don't have any snow currently and not much "testing" can be done with a salesman in the vehicle. I was looking more for your opinion on how the CRV performs in comparison to other AWD CUV's you have taken through similar conditions as this test. Thanks again for your reply.

[@SunnyA]

Thi swas a great video and great help! Was skeptical before but now CR V 2015 AWD is my choice #1!!!

[@everymandriver]

Sunny. A Then you're gonna LOVE our 2015 Off-Road video coming very soon - Dave

[@azbyrajan]

Are you running with all weather tires or snow tires?

[@wateaman]

Looks like the "hill climb" was performed with stock all season tires. If you want to go skiing, dedicated snow tires are far superior. My daughter just bought a used 2014 EXL. Nice car.

[@klukash]

first off AWD wont get you anywhere if you dont have proper tires, heck my 03 taurus could tackle everything you did in the video with snow tires

[@aasadr]

HI Dave Thank you for independent reviews. I hope you test CR-V also on your standard dirt roads. Also for underside impact, other than ground clearance, I think degree of underside protection is also important. For example CRV engine, gearbox ,exhaust is well protected for underside impact, May be a short underside photo and vulnerability assessment complete your test.

[@Matt-ge3ix]

Is there winter tires on it? If so why are the summer rims on it?

[@joannelop4072]

Great review. Did your awd light come on at all the places you expected. I ask because my light hasn't come on at times I would think the awd is engaged.

[@jacobyo99]

joanne lop that’s not what the AWD light means. It means there’s a problem with the system if it’s on.

[@agatone20]

Thanks for this review Dave, pretty cool and scary too! Any chance you would do the same snow conditions review with the Mazda CX-5? Wondering how the CX-5 AWD system compares with the Honda, how you get some good amount of snow in Spokane!

[@everymandriver]

***** when I receive the CX-5, I'll take it off-road :-)

[@308_Negra_Arroyo_Lane]

You can't talk about off roading in everyday cars without first benchmarking with a Subaru. Grab a Forester with X-Mode and do it.

[@13noman1]

What tires were you running for this? Are these the OED all season M&S or dedicated snows? I encounter a fair amount of snow in my driving to/fro southwestern Virginia so snow handling is important in my book.

[@tswvxyooj4757]

Did you do a review of the new Rav4 off road?

[@tomcatpilot13]

what are the point of snow chains? it seems like you wouldnt need them

[@chasemiller7974]

They help you keep traction, the chains push the snow, just like the treads on the tyres. They're kind of a little boost for the treads.

[@DW-do8kb]

Are there plugs in this year for plugging in , in winter

[@coffeekhan]

So in your opinion, Dave, is the AWD on this vehicle as good as the Subaru AWD?

[@Arcticarc1]

You can't have better than subaru, it's constant 50-50 awd.

[@coffeekhan]

Arcticarc1 You are absolutely right. I thought I had seen a video, or read something, stating that the Honda AWD system was going to be very similar to the Subaru system, meaning all wheel drive, all the time. Either they were wrong, or I misinterpreted what was said. I just checked Honda's site, and it is still a FWD biased system. I don't remember where I saw/read that though.

[@everymandriver]

Bob Keilitz I would suspect the Subaru AWD would be better but I haven't personally taken one on this off-road course - Dave

[@MemphisMojo15s]

Bob Keilitz Subarus is symmetrical. The only other auto to equate to it is the Venza. Watch 2013 Outback vs 2013 Venza on KZbin. Its cool.

[@coffeekhan]

Yes, I have seen that one (Outback vs Venza). VERY interesting, and does show why I liked the Venza we had so very much.

[@Branhawk]

You should try some examples if going up and down with VSA off so it doesn't steal all your power

[@secondsquared4361]

Were the tires all season or winter for this video?

[@nemo5335]

get snow tires or AT LEAST 3pms rated all seasons and suddenly the snow performance dramatically improves. this isn't a failing unique to the honda, either. up in the snowy rockies where i live, you see a lot of people who get bigass 4WD trucks and think they'll be fine in the winter, but they don't realize that 4wd will help you get moving, but what it will not do is help you stop or keep you going straight. snow tires, and ONLY snow tires will do that. IMO they should be mandatory here just like they are in some parts of canada now for safety reasons, not to mention the massive amounts of property damage caused by people too cheap or too stupid to run proper tires in the winter.

[@driverpsyche]

What tires does it have? All-seasons or winters?

[@everymandriver]

dreamintv The tires were All Season, P225/65 R17 - Dave

[@HighwayDrive717]

Why didn't you do 2013 Nissan Rogue can you do it please?

[@inraid]

What kind of tires are used in these tests? Are they REAL snow tires like the Hakkapeliitta R2? Or just the standard OEM tires that came with the vehicle?

[@TomsTomTomdotcom]

Utilty of these for most users isn't going to be how well it drives if you decide to wander in the snow off of a paved road (although a long driveway to a cabin might fairly require that) . The important thing to me never tested is how fast can I go on a snowy freeway like I80 going up into the sierras... they're plowing it continuously but you'll still be going through 2 inches of wet snow driving up in some storms.. driving about 45 miles per hour sometimes.... which of these cross overs are less likely to spin out on a moderate grade paved highway with a few inches of snow or icy patchs at speeds between 25 and 40 miles an hour ? Thats what people should assess this class for .. on top of making your way up that long driveway in 6 inches of snow (this video does ok at that portion of intended use)

[@admanbomb]

which model crv are you driving, and also anyway you can do the 2015 model?

[@stangtrax]

? Is the AWD same as the SH-AWD on Acura? I had an Acura MDX with SH-AWD and that set up was great.

[@juanjc1951]

Did you have snow tires driving on that road

[@kelvincky]

Can you make one with Nissan rouge?

[@berryfairy68]

Snow is so beautiful... Sometimes scary but beautiful ...

[@1938dmkdz]

Where is the snow?

[@MrPenobe]

Not saying it's the most capable obviously but tires for the season would make a huge difference.

[@MrKikoboy]

Obviously winter tires would make a huge difference no matter what vehicle...why people try to drive in winter on all seasons is beyond me...

[@kmcl11]

Spokane gets this much snow? wow

[@garyboyh]

Love ur videos, always positive.

[@everymandriver]

garyboyh Absolutely :-)

[@flexor212000]

Put some blizzaks on it and it will do anything. Hell I have them on my TSX FWD and it does anything!

[@JamesBuschell]

Will you review the Subaru Outback?

[@maxshadow...]

Hey Dave, what tires were used? I laughed when you made it over the hill and the applause track kicked in (will the CR-V do that for us when we make it through a tough course?) Looking forward to 2014 reviews. Thanks!

[@everymandriver]

The tires were All Season, P225/65 R17 - Dave

[@DManfrommanila]

where's the detailed review for this?

[@sergevivier956]

This is an AWD and yet the front wheels were spinning and the rear weels were not getting power so this is a poor AWD system compare to Subaru and VW 4 MOTION

[@littlered6780]

I agree with you but no blown head gaskets!!!

[@dieselboy77]

I'd get snow tires for this car, 90% cars in the ditch are suvs because no matter if you got awe the tires won't grab in the snow

[@towncaptain7]

honda awd < subaru symmetrical awd < honda sh-awd

[@snowmanyoshi5028]

can u please do a snowy review for the rav4 awd?

[@janjalashvili76]

why the hell u dont turn VSA off?????

[@pedrito77]

By the way, the European diesel version of this must be awesome!

[@NunoxFerreira]

Hello,yes it is!!! I have tried a CR-V 2.2 commom rail turbo diesel (150 h.p.) here in Switzerland .....no big off road trails;only fresh snow in public road!!! But i manage to drive through some 30 cm (about a feet) in some private roads,and i think that it does is job very well ! By the way,here where i live there are more CR-V's now than Forester's . And i manage also to do some 6.5 liter per 100 km ...sorry no idea about miles per gallon this time ! My next car by the way !!!

[@pedrito77]

That's awesome! I don't think we will ever see it in the US. Greetings from CA. Switzerland is beautiful! I loved visiting your country!

[@NunoxFerreira]

Thank you very much,Switzerland is a beautiful and great country..!!! And for the record the U.S.A. for me is a great country to !!! Only don't really understand that "anti-diesel" way of life ; as far automobile market place. Switzerland is moving fast from big petrol engine to mid size (2000 c.c.) diesel engine-because CO2 rules !!!

[@pedrito77]

Nuno Ferreira The new trend here is small engines with a turbo. Diesel is "expensive" here. $4/gallon, so a lot of people are turned off by it. Besides, the big oil companies would go nuts if people started buying diesel instead of gasoline. Why? I don't know. I always check the Japanese automakers websites to see what's new. I noticed they have a diesel line for each model. We never get them. It's sad.

[@NunoxFerreira]

For me petrol engine is for sport cars and motorcycle....or for very small cars only for city use !! A family sedan or SUV should be a diesel at least in my opinion !!

[@aznkingc]

That's not much snow, that's light snow... Any awd car or cross over can do that and would be better if the CRV actually had winter tires on.

[@s10096]

And now you need to take it in for an alignment 😂

[@Matt-ge3ix]

Use winter tires

[@everymandriver]

Matthew Decker Most of the vehicles I receive come standard with All-Season, Dave

[@handas2]

Can you make an off-road review of the 2014 Toyota Venza or Nissan Rogue? What about some European cars, like Audi Q5 or BMW X3 off road?

[@marcopolo-xj4yw]

That looked like a lot of fun!

[@MegaLuisj]

I'm looking to get a 2016 CX-5 and watching this video I wonder if you can do this same video with the CX-5 I would really appreciate it.

[@Landrew0]

"All this snow...." LOL, ever been to Canada?

[@matthewcaughey5273]

Consider me impressed I didn't think the CR-V was that good in deep snow and with all season tires no less if it were me I would mount some good winter tires and from what I see be nearly unstoppable when nature gets bitchy most crvs would never see that and its a CUV or crossover utility vehicle not an SUV SUVs are usually much bigger and were or are truck based CUVs are car based and dominate the smaller AWD segment

[@TheFlyrodder68]

Slap some studded winter tires and I bet that CR-V will be like a mountain goat in those conditions. Nice video. I have the Subaru WRX hatchback and love it in those conditions. I love the fit and finish of the late model CR-V, seriously considering of adding a new or slightly used CR-V in the family. Thanks for this video. Thumbs up!

[@pelloskipreos1533]

Would anyone ask Honda technical team for a CR-V AWD ECU firmware reprogramming for us, in order to add the hill climb terrain which thre rear wheels failed to cope because the clutch type rear differential was insufficient to send the required torque to the rear wheels???? The clutch type rear differentials should be able to send 100% torque to the rear wheels when needed. Why not adding this hill climb terrain simulation in the AWD firmware????? No offence but the AWD system is not capable enough for off road use. The rear torque is limited to make it up the hill and rear wheels fail to kick in when pushed. Thanks for the video.

[@SteedDigital1]

This is why I chose a subaru instead of "real time" AWD. I would rather have actual 100% all the time AWD than an accident.

[@tombullions747]

The Honda literature states it is a lightweight AWD unit that is meant for light to medium off road use. Good for getting you out of some situations, but the heavy stuff is a different scenario. So putting something in a situation in which it was not designed for Id say it was doing pretty well.

[@Matt-ge3ix]

And when you lock the breaks coming down a hill it's asking for trouble just let the car go so you dont slide into a ditch

[@mqbitsko25]

Nothing beats a Subaru. I once played with mine on the streets of a neighborhood 9000 feet up in the Wasatch Mountains during a heavy snow storm. The roads were not plowed, and was deep enough to block the car's grille. I finally got stuck.....going DOWN a steep hill......because I plowed so much snow up in front of me that the car couldn't physically push any more. I simple reversed back up the hill.

[@JacobLHooper]

Great video

[@Dark0blivion]

I would go with the CRV if I lived in a warmer climate, but I'd go with the Crosstrek or Forester if I lived in an area with snow. Better AWD and better fuel economy than AWD variants of Honda/Toyota/Mazda vehicles.

[@coffeekhan]

Yes, the EPA rates the Crosstrek 3 MPG better than the CR-V AWD at both ends, and the Forester at 2 MPG better, looking at the 2.5i. The Subaru AWD reputation certainly is better, but these other companies have been building better systems to compete with Subaru. I will be test driving all three of these on a snowy day, to be sure.

[@Jason99942]

I'm curious - do you actively ignore serious information such as excessive oil consumption regarding Subaru Forester/Outback/Crosstrek? Especially 4 years ago when you wrote this comment, that information was prevalent in the news. That oil consumption issue continues to be a serious problem for even the latest Subaru models. While the awd system is fantastic - that's clearly not worth what 1,000s of unhappy customers have experienced.

[@eludethis]

Why does Honda not have SHAWD like its Acura brethren? It would be great on their AWD models. Hell add it to the new Odyssey as an option. It's about time that van got AWD! If you make it they will come.

[@kevingest5452]

Ho Ha... Riverside state park, Love seeing vehicles tested in my home turf.

[@shojaeisalar]

just dont take the hat off you`ll get some calls from Hollywood ;) ,and oh! i wasnt being sarcastic.

[@everymandriver]

Don't take my hat off?

[@soylarcandles]

Thank you for your excellent review. I wondered how the AWD would handle in snow.

[@edberger4679]

These are heavy on fuel !

[@sergevivier956]

5 speed AT transmission is behind time no standard mode and the engine is not powerful enough. The bad news is the IIHS safety testing rates the 2014 cr v POOR

[@tetebbb3536]

I love him In the snow

[@MRWHTSUP]

Well the awd in that crap sucks

[@1938dmkdz]

This won't work in the Northwoods.

[@ujack71]

Forester goes up the hill first time

[@mss627]

No offense but I'll take the Forester.

[@everymandriver]

Martin Smith None taken :-)

[@ueg-zm8wf]

outback more roomy

[@philipd.garcia5052]

Mitsubishi outlander gt better option

[@thanatatf16osuwan57]

I love 2014 honda cr-v

[@kulminaator]

can't it really go downhill with engine breaking ? pretty horrible wheel locking in that video :D

[@paullamont8297]

i't just a civic wagon with a half-ass AWD system

[@tombullions747]

Yeah, but no not at all.

[@rafirizwan]

this car is bae