POV Test Drive of the 2021 Honda HR-V EX AWD (with binaural sound)

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Well, looks like Honda is holding back the new model till 2023! Auto industry in some turmoil right now due to continued supply chain issues. Toyota CorollaCross is worth a look if you are shopping in this class. Kia Seltos still the one to get in our BTTD opinion.

[@phyllisnoddin6532]

I absolutely love my 2022 HRV. So much room to shop every 2 weeks, as I do. It feels sporty, steering is tight. Love it.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Awesome choice and congratulations.

[@Just-a-guy926]

A month ago I replaced my paid off 19 Accord 2.0 Touring for a 22 HR-V EX-L. I only drive 6500 miles a year. All of those features on the Accord were nice but I never used them. The dealership bought my Accord for more than I paid for it, took the HRV and deposited a check in the bank.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Excellent move. As much as I love driving the accord the HR-V is such a useful vehicle. For travel and trips is where the Accord would be my go to. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@HP-hm3pn]

Good review. This vehicle is just basic transportation with some nice styling and features. I bought this car slightly used for my daughter. It's perfect. I'll take the reliability of that engine over a little more HP/torque. I added sound deadening material under the hood, in the doors, tailgate and spare tire area and it made a big difference. Haven't decibel tested it, but it's noticeable for sure. It was easy to do.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Yes, this will last as long as you want it to. The new generation is nice but this original has a nice personality and is very versatile with its space. Adding the sound deadening is a great idea. Thanks for the nice compliment and happy motoring!

[@DanielFromDC]

I have this exact car. Same year. Same trim. Same color. I am very happy with it and even though I found it a bit underpowered in the beginning, I have grown used to driving it. When I have it in regular drive (not sport mode), I find that a flick of the minus paddle shifter helps a lot when going up hills. This makes it more pleasing to drive.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Awesome to hear. Thanks for watching and sharing your owner experience,

[@jeremietodd6997]

Just upgraded from a 2019 LX to the 2022 EX AWD. Thanks for the tip. That wouldn’t have ever crossed my mind.

[@reaality3860]

I purchased this same car in March 2021. The 1.8 4cyl. mated to the AWD CVT is slow, but reliable. (Try convincing the cop it can't go 97 MPH.) I would love 100 more HP and pound-ft. of torque, but I'm sure long-term reliability and MPGs would suffer. The utility on the inside of this 2021 Honda HR-V EX, with its 'magic' rear seats, is second to none! It seems bigger on the inside than it is on the outside. Best resale value in its class.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. You have a great car and I think its the best choice for room and reliability. And those magic seats are awesome! And styling is just right. One of the best lookers in the class.

[@reaality3860]

@@BeyondTheTestDrive, Your reply was worded perfectly. I actually liked the Kia Seltos Turbo better than the Honda HR-V EX AWD, but as someone who likes to keep a vehicle for 10 years, I see this Honda as being much more desirable to have in 2031 for reliability and resale value.

[@anthonymanfredijr6729]

Great channel. All the other guys yell & try to put on a show. Your straight forward. Looking for a daily 100 mile commuter car with bicycle. Love my 2019 Honda FIT. Might try this next. Thanks

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching and the very kind comment. The Fit is an awesome car. Actually shopping for one now for my daughter’s first car.

[@ThenativeIraqi]

Man you deserve mre subscribers

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Very nice of you to say! Thanks!

[@sircasm6578]

Seems pointless to me to point out that it's underpowered. Power isn't its job. And adding a junk little turbo doesn't always make things better either.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Defiantly agree that turbos come with their own set of issues.

[@sircasm6578]

@@BeyondTheTestDrive you'll have to forgive my skepticism. Several years ago I bought a brand new Hyundai Tucson with a 1.6 L turbo engine. Only had it for 7,000 mi and it was towed to the dealer twice. That engine and turbo combo was discontinued. Turbos can have a horrific effect on dependability.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

@@sircasm6578 love the dialogue on this as this is a great topic. I feel the small turbo engine is one big reliability experiment paid for by car buyers. EPA gas mileage requirements have automakers using turbos to pass the tests. Toyota has bucked the trend and has really tweaked its naturally aspirated engines for efficiency with dual direct and port injection. The Honda 1.5 turbo has been out now for about 5 years so those cars are getting up there in mileage now so we will see if Honda is making a reliable turbo engine. Honda and Toyota’s naturally aspirated engines will last forever and as you state, worry free reliability is the priority of many buyers. That Hyundai 1.6 is in everything now they sell so hopefully they have got the bugs out. I always remember not liking that 1.6/dual clutch combo.

[@auto_joe]

Great vid! I’m jealous of your roads!

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks AutoJoe! Whenever in southern CA, regardless of what we are driving, we make this drive a priority. Truly epic.

[@auto_joe]

@@BeyondTheTestDrive awesome! I’m still having trouble getting cars to review

[@mrtichy11]

I bought 21 HRV EX AWD in January 2021 for my daughter, with great deal and 0% APR. As far as choice, not much of a choice now. Very few new vehicles are available now. I doubt lots of 22 will be in stock anytime soon.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Excellent choice and congratulations. That is a great car for her and will last as long as she wants it to! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@MichaelCoburn]

Just bought a 2022 for my daughter and she does not care about the engine whatsoever. So that makes this the perfect car for her.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

@@MichaelCoburn thanks for watching and your comment. That is a great choice for her. How was the pricing and availability?

[@MichaelCoburn]

List price just before they started putting $900 addendum on for market conditions. Subaru is $2k to $4k over msrp

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

@@MichaelCoburn thanks for that info. Not bad then. Yea, there are just no Subarus to be had. It’s rough out there for car buyers. Again, congrats on a great car and thanks for the feedback.

[@Tjhimp68]

I like the car aint nothings wrong with the car,it's different

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks Donta. Totally agree. Now that the new gen 2023 is out I think this older gen will be even more popular because it is so unique and versatile.

[@Just-a-guy926]

There is a a place to put your phone by the usb input.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Good point. And really no need to have phone up close if using Apple car play.

[@johnholmes7090]

When 0 to 60 is not important and if you want faster buy something else and quit bitching. I own three of them and they are just practical,economical and reliable. Vehicles.

[@llf5764]

5:11 what is that obnoxious beep when you got out and closed the door. This is why Im here on KZbin. Looking for answer's. I know it will beep like that if you leave the keys in the car. But When the beep happens to me.. im standing outside with the key in my hand. Its driving me batty

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching and the question. Like some cars I think this was beeping because I did have the key on me and either engine was running or the accessories were on. Or maybe it’s reminding you it’s not locked as you get further way. I can see where it would make you nuts but it was so soft compared to some cars I paid it no attention. Good luck.

[@llf5764]

@@BeyondTheTestDrive please try turn engine off then get out with your keys in your hand. Then close the door. The second i close the door it obnoxiously beeps. If something was not closed right. Then I wouldn't be able to lock the door at all with the Keychain remote. So Something else is triggering this racing beep

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

@@llf5764 🤔 It’s not the headlights still on as these have auto headlights. That is weird. Have you taken to Honda? Did not experience that when I had this car for two weeks. Sorry I do not have an answer.

[@jeremietodd6997]

It lets you know that the doors didn’t lock as you walked away because the car was still running

[@susiecosta3479]

2019 EX AWD (she'll be 2 years old on 12/16, btw) owner. The beep is to let you know that the fob has left the car. Many of those settings can be changed, just peruse the manual (or ask your salesman). Yes, the car has little to no get up and go, but I truly like it. Hoping that the 2023 is peppier, but that's my one and only dislike on the car (and I'd driven my little Saturn SC-2 for 23 years when I got my first HR-V, a 2018 LX, which truly was like driving a tin can, thus the upgrade to the EX). I never use the buttons on my fob, and just keep it zipped into my pocket, and let the "keyless entry" and such do its job. Bets of luck (and change the beeps before you go completely batty)!

[@maureenferguson7534]

I just bought one .. the phone thing is bugging me out... how its like underneath... why ?? Also the back door is manual 😮 its a funky little car ... but that should have been automatic like the cr v

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Congrats. You have yourself a cool, reliable and very useful vehicle. Not too many powered hatches at that price point. Thanks for watching and sharing! Enjoy your HR-V and happy motoring.

[@charleshern6958]

I just got my 2022 it doesn’t seem like the European design is coming anytime soon

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Yea, looks like another year or two. The current CR-V is still competitive and a great car.

[@US-Warrior]

He must of mentioned the engine 700 times 🙄 What else did you expect for $26,000? For that price it's good to go

[@loe7901]

😂🤣

[@martinpowers858]

My 2006 Civic has 255,000 miles on that 1.8 and runs perfect. Of course I replaced and maintain a KnN air filter in mine. Wanna run it ?

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Those engines are bulletproof and congrats on the high mileage. No way a turbo engine last that long.

[@kpokfposkf]

@@BeyondTheTestDrive what do you mean no way a turbo engine lasts that long? There are already many toyota/honda vehicles passed that mileage, CRVs and accords that I know of from the dealership. They aren't American or German crap that typically requires major repairs/rebuilds at 100k miles lol

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

@@kpokfposkf thanks for commenting. My comment was focused on those VW/BMW and GM/Ford turbos. Honda is the only ‘reliable reputation’ company to introduce turbos to main stream cars (accord, civic, and CR-V) so it is interesting to know how they are doing as they get into the high 100s and into 200 k miles. So good to know you know of some examples. Plus Ford now has the ecoboost in their f150s so will be interesting to see if there are 200-500k examples in a few years like their prior naturally aspirated models that ran forever. Toyota has so far bucked the turbo trend in their mainstream Camry, Corolla, and RAV4. I do like driving turbos but they are one more part.

[@neo87011]

Aww...I love the seat fabric....oh look at the dust🤣

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

😂. The downside of fabric seats. Leather gets hot and sticky and fabric dirty and dusty. I guess we have to pick our poison.

[@neo87011]

@@BeyondTheTestDrive spot on👍

[@ThursdayDog]

I sure hope you are not using this car to race!? I love my HRV EX L 2022.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Congrats on your new 2022. I know I was a little hard on the engine power in my review but I do think the HR-V is a great car. You made a great choice.

[@loe7901]

What do you expect man its a compact SUV, not a sports car lol

[@elmhurst86]

Honda would have had a winner if they had only put a turbo in this HR-V. I really like it and have been thinking about it lately, but the lackluster engine is a deal breaker for me. I just don't know what the heck they were thinking.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes. This a great car but underpowered.

[@jeremietodd6997]

A turbo would turn a lot of people off. It would wear the engine out way sooner. I wouldn’t have bought mine. Now just a bigger 4cyl would have been nice.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

@@jeremietodd6997 yea. The Civic 2.0 has 158 HP. So that would help a little and still be reliable. I am always curious how the 1.5 Turbo is going to hold up long term.

[@elmhurst86]

@Queue who Yes, I agree. But it's those times when you need to merge onto the highway or when you need to overtake a truck going uphill, where that extra power is sorely needed.

[@drewdelaney4166]

Those seats kill me. I believe for taller folks [6ft+] is uncomfortable

[@Camsimsy2k]

Why you so aggressive lol

[@TheYogimind]

So, kinda like not so bad. Generic kind of. Why are letting these car manufacturers ruin our driving with the cvt thing.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

I think CVTs will always provide better mileage and folks who don’t care about driving really don’t care. For us that like to drive I think a CVT in combination with a fairly torquey engine can be ok. The accord with its 1.5 turbo and CVT is actually not that bad.

[@MrAsh-cw5cq]

Not the engine, but the transmission

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Yea, it would be interesting to see as this engine may be just fine with a regular transmission. This is not the best CVT. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@smm8295]

The video started with complaints, complaints & complaints... Don't review this car any further.. period.

[@Ithirahad]

So it's basically a Honda version of a C-HR? They need to quit underpowering these little guys. They look like they should be spunky little machines or at least neutral (CR-V vibes) but then you get to drive one and they're just... pathetic.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Thanks for watching. Hopefully the next gen solves the power problem. As you state, C-HR equally underpowered, but it is also less practical.