Why Honda Sells A TON Of These // 2025 Honda CRV Review

[@kvpillai]

I have had two of these in the last 16 years. Absolutely nothing has gone wrong on these cars. I have done just regular maintenance and that’s it.

[@vburget]

I'm very disappointed that they no longer offer the Touring model in non-hybrid. My 2020 has been trouble free, but I'm not a fan of the increased maintenance requirements vs. Toyota. Brake fluid change and rear Dif change requirements are two examples.

[@billschlafer]

"The cup holder looks like Donkey Kong wearing a snowboarder ski mask and smiling." That made my day. Don't ever change Sarah. Also love how your outfit matches the car color scheme.

[@dave3657]

Not going off-road shouldn’t be a problem to most people buying one of these.

[@DeeEllEff]

Didn’t say that, almost exactly?

[@4Kandlez]

Most people who buy capable off road vehicles never take them off road, they just want us to think they do

[@mra.cortez3553]

@@4Kandlez Or they think it equates to better winter driving. Is a fresh foot of snow the same level of difficulty as mild offroading?

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

@@mra.cortez3553In a truck one foot of dry snow is the equivalent to light off roading.

[@shabberplasm32]

@@4Kandlez Yeah they love the pavement princess SUVs/trucks

[@geewelch]

I gotta tell ya - I’ve watched pretty much every car reviewer on here and you are hands down the most genuine and entertaining.

[@SarahnTuned]

Thanks!

[@Napier363]

I recently purchased a 2025 CRV Hybrid Touring in this Solar Silver & I love it! Super comfortable, quiet & drives like a dream.

[@johnt.848]

Found an old person.

[@LouAntonioGiordano]

I have a 2023 in lunar silver as my commuter car. It does everything right. No surprises, which is the true definition of a reliable commuter car

[@Phrancis5]

@@johnt.848 Eh, everyone gets old. At some point in life, you just want a reliable practical car which is why honda sells a gazillion of these.

[@kx8960]

@@johnt.848 Found a retread.

[@steviej3072]

@@johnt.848 🤣🤣🤣

[@Shadowscape0218]

Purchased this exact model a week ago; in Canyon River Blue. Its very comfortable to drive, the steering very smooth; I also appreciate the improvement of little to no road noise. Great review on the CRV. 😎

[@67keyakaren68]

sad

[@lionintu]

Excellent vehicle

[@CraftBeerTastic]

I'm here for the bolstering tests. Cheers!

[@clintonturner5545]

I'll say.

[@jamesbarbato2192]

Grow up

[@floridamaninthewild]

My favorite part of every video! LoL

[@mickeybrumfield764]

Another enjoyable review by the lovely and talented Sarah in Tune.

[@clayrowe3509]

I have the 2016 version of this car. I think you are right on point with your description of this car. It has been reliable, with no problems at all for 8 years. Also, it will never be confused with a performance care. Family car.

[@Mike-fs3bv]

I have been hoping you might review one of these. I have the 2024 and can concur with most of your assessment. Definitely not for off-roading, gravel parking lot or grass field is about all the off-road this vehicle will see. I was surprised how well it does on twisty mountain roads since it is a cruiser and not a sports car. Seats where great for 2 cross country trips, very comfortable even during 10-12 hour drives. Hybrid economy has been excellent. This vehicle excels in it's intended environment....Runs to Costco. The back swallows a lot of cargo even with the rear seats up. Rear seat space is huge for a smaller SUV and extra bonus.

[@wb4rfd]

Thanks for the review Sarah! Since it has fake sounds piped in anyway, why didn't they just use the sound of a BRM 1.5 litre V-16 F1 car at 14,000 rpm?

[@arturochinchilla6738]

I love your sense of humor, the best car videos on the internet. Greetings from El Salvador.

[@timothycoyne5874]

Great review, Sarah! Amen to the diss for fake exhaust tips, but especially when there are two of them but only one exhaust outlet in the first place. Perhaps Honda was going not only for symmetry in the rear, but to match the two silver trim pieces in the front. Still no excuse. For most of the people buying these, it would have been fine to just hide the exhaust under the bumper.

[@joshm3342]

I'm a satisfied 2010 CR-V owner, with an honest single exhaust below the rear bumper. Also hear only REAL drive train sounds. Finally, it has 17" wheels, which are OK, but I would have been happy with 16".

[@adergas1]

Had a Honda CR-V III (facelift 2010) 150 HP, sold in 2017 with 135000 miles and no problems at all. Was not a fast car but very reliable.

[@TheodoreOyler]

I finally became a subscriber after watching about a dozen reviews. Your reviews are humorous and very informative. I love watching the Nerd Out. Nobody else does it!

[@bryy2053]

I test drove this car, as my wife's lease was up for her 21 CRV touring. With the sound deadening glass and tech I was very impressed.

[@hellscapenavigator]

Modern Honda CVTs and eCVTs actually have an interesting quirk that you discovered: If you just stomp the accelerator, the car will fake gear shifts. If you brake boost/launch it, the car disables that stupid thing to give you maximum power. That's why it felt so quick and also why there were no fake gear shifts in your beans assessment.

[@uchiha.sasuke-b6g]

Could you please explain more about this? English is my second language so I don't acctually understand how to disable that fake gear shift. Thanks!

[@pigg20021]

The new Honda CRV hybrid is programmed with a two stage accelerator pedal. If you press the pedal to the floor the car is faster because the electric motor does not simulate gear shifts, similar to a traditional CVT transmissions. If you press the pedal in normal driving condition, the electric motor will simulate gear shifts like a traditional 8 speed transmission. It's really trippy considering the car doesn't have a transmission at all, it's a direct drive system.

[@JM-fi7uc]

Best car reviewer online

[@hampyonce]

Excellent bolstering section! Bravo! You are the bestest.

[@Patrick94GSR]

After having a CX5 for 8 years, wife and I decided to replace it with a 24 RAV4 Hybrid. We figured Toyota has been doing hybrids was more than Honda, even though I’m still a Honda fanatic at heart. The RAV is perfect as my wife’s daily and road trip vehicle. Gets upwards of 45 mpg city, and around 39-40 highway. Nearly double the city fuel economy that the CX5 gets. And, we got it for $38k OTD. I feel like the e-AWD simplifies things, without the driveshaft. And it uses that rear motor for reverse, so the main drivetrain doesn’t need a reverse gear.

[@georgiiarakelov6560]

CRV drives and feels better than the rav 4

[@Patrick94GSR]

@ it’s my wife’s car so it doesn’t really matter. We chose the RAV for the price and Toyota’s much longer experience making hybrid vehicles.

[@georgiiarakelov6560]

@ u don’t know about Hondas experience in Japan and other countries. They’ve been having deferent models and plenty of hybrids. I’m not saying that you are wrong just don’t know full information…

[@bobchronister3429]

Our CRV hybrid gets 41.8 mpg…..cruises pretty nice on the highway. Once you get used to the “angel singing” EV sound.

[@peterandrewj]

Where else can I go for sway bar and exhaust measurements, metals used in the parts, even the rear diff final drive ratio, but Professor Sarah's automotive engineering class. Thanks for everything plus the beans.

[@Shinkaze33]

THX for the CRV review! While I am one of the 2% that does care about off road and handling capability, the CRV is my #1 go to recommendation to friends and family that are not into cars and just looking for a capable commuter SUV for around town practicality. Was refreshing to get your assessment!

[@RRr-yl8zr]

The turbocharged tiny little engine on the CRV is the reason why I don't recommend them... Well that and their basic entry-level all wheel drive system that is worthless on a rough dirt road😅

[@BiagioOliverio-c7t]

Really wished they kept the 2.4 engine, the tiny turbo engine cant handle the weight, and doesn’t get better gas mileage. It’s the only reason I didn’t replace my 2003 CRV with this one . But I glad I did , as everyone I know who bought this engine, needed new turbo with first few years.

[@RRr-yl8zr]

@@BiagioOliverio-c7t turbos are"fragile" in that tiny engine needs it. OK, the non-turbo was too slow. When a turbo dies your ride barely crawls along. I think it is faster than the old non turbo engine. But that does not make up for the tiny motor requiring a turbo on it. Much rather have a RAV4 that gets similar gas mileage has a proper engine no turbo and a real transmission. Or probably even the Subaru Forester over either one

[@robertburn8705]

Gonna watch this in the morning 😊 keep up the great work Sarah

[@tns5044]

Loved your 'giving it the beans' facial expression

[@dylanaman6306]

Another awesome car review Sarah. You have the best most unique car reviews. I love it.👍👍

[@mr_mean3r]

As someone who is currently in the middle of a (so far) 2 month battle of getting a TPMS sensor replaced in my 2010 Chrysler 300C, I was way more excited than I should have been when I saw the TPMS calibration screen 🤣

[@RRr-yl8zr]

Chrysler 🤮🤬

[@dcb805]

Take your car to a tire store and they can replace the sensor that is defective

[@mr_mean3r]

@@dcb805 thanks, I've tried that. I think the main issue is that I live in South Africa and none of the tire stores here work with TPMS systems. And I've been to a lot of them trying to get this sorted. Also we don't have chrysler dealers here anymore, and the Jeep dealer didn't want to work on the car either. Also I couldn't buy a replacement sensor locally so I ordered one off Amazon, and it turns out it was DOA. So I suspect it's a country issue rather than a Chrysler issue

[@matthewweaver1123]

More than likely the skip you felt was regen braking turning off and switching to pads only. My camry hybrid did the same.

[@BleuCollarFndryMTL]

I have 2011 Crv that has a terrible radio. Also the interior was hard plastic. My daughter has it now with 180,000 mi Only put tires replaced the brakes. Just replaced the starter. Thats all we did! Your review is very helpful!😂

[@chrisss73841]

I bought my CRV LX new in 2018 for $23k out the door. The fact that this new one cost the same as TWO of my CRV just six years later hurts my brain. I'm keeping mine forever.

[@caconym358]

I have one of these and I love it. Pretty boring to drive vs. my *other* car, but as an all-purpose family vehicle I have literally nothing to complain about except perhaps the absence of a spare tire. Every aspect of the design, from infotainment to mechanical, feels restrained and thoughtful.

[@zzjitterzz]

14:31 I believe the map pocket in the back of the passenger seat is for the driver, as that's much easier to reach from the driver's seat.

[@jeffruebens8355]

Check to see if it has a spare tire, either a full size spare for rougher off road use, or a narrower doughnut spare more for paved roads. A lot of companies are using a tire repair kit instead of a spare tire, that might leave you stranded some day. Our daughter hit a curb a few years ago that put a 3 inch long gash in the tire sidewall, no tire repair kit was fixing that.

[@ricktotty2283]

The Electric Motor is the primary propulsion for this vehicle. Very simple system. Two electric motor generators, one clutch pack, one planetary, and countershaft. The engine is only locked up directly to the transmission under certain conditions, such as wide-open throttle. Also, the all wheel drive system doesn’t work below a certain speed and above 45 miles an hour. If Honda built it in a plug-in version, it would be what I would be driving. Excellent vehicle.

[@roymurray6374]

Happy Monday Sarah!!! Stay excellent!!!😎

[@paulchong5181]

Wow. I been watching so many car reviews. But, your channel gives a lot of info in fun ways. Thank you

[@trampslikeus3575]

"Hairy Wood" Love it!

[@DbeeSapphire]

I have a 2008 CRV, it’s still going strong. Great little car.

[@courtneyhalecaillouet8464]

Made in Ohio, my home state. For 15 years, I worked for a company that made all the lower frame components. Now...I work for Honda! 😁

[@jimgerock9190]

It’s amazing how different this CRV is from the 2010 (AWD) model my sister has.

[@jb5nf]

🎉 Thumbs up 👍 Honda for sending you a CR-V to review. Hopefully they'll send you all of their products to test drive. Including Acuras. Mazda should follow too.

[@lionintu]

I think the CRV Sport Touring looks great in every color. Now if they'd just add ventilated seats

[@jetsons101]

What a great way to start a day, thanks for dropping in time for early morning coffee....

[@chris_f_eden]

My Ford F-150 work truck has the efficiency game and it’s my favorite thing to play while I drive.

[@jamessalter676]

It sounded like a vacuum when you took off from the tail pipe view.😂

[@Get_yotted]

I was thinking of the sound of someone mowing their lawn from the inside of your house

[@spookypineapple]

I have this car (2024) and I love your videos so I'm in the 0.2% who care about throwing it into corners!

[@MONi_LALA]

Just got mine. Love it. But we live near the mountain and this thing does not like going up the elevation. Made a lot of noise and super heavy. But if you have a flat road, this thing drives like a dream. Very comfortable and alot of room inside, everything was made to your comfort. Over all love it compared to our old toyoto rav4

[@raullasvegas]

Great review. Love the outfit.

[@JohnS-sn2sd]

That's a great design, with the HV cables going over the exhaust.

[@DeeEllEff]

Can you say “ka-BOOM”?!

[@4Kandlez]

This is Honda, everything is done for a reason

[@nahornig]

Oh, Sarah THANK YOU for using the word "distinct" instead of abusing the term "very unique" - you're the best!

[@stephcooper5998]

Very unique does not exist. Unique stands alone without anything the same. You can't be more. Thank you.

[@D.A.B-w7n]

I have a 2013 (ICE) as my second car, if you’re looking for a commute car that can take off on the occasional road trip and do just fine going up manicured forest roads, this is YOUR car. Honda does that well with the CRV.

[@RRr-yl8zr]

😅 I'll go up manicured Forest roads in an Oldsmobile or a Cadillac sedan DeVille😅😉

[@beachboy0505]

Excellent video 📹 Lovely Sarah 😍 Best SUV, engineering to last. Probably best to maintain residual value. 99.99 % of owners won't take off road.

[@soyeux27]

What an incredible review and video ! Loved how you compare this CR-V to the Rav4. Lovely and funny video as well. Thank you !

[@eppyz]

In comparison to the Toyota RAV4, the RAV4 gives you an actual spare tire in the back and the Toyota gets better fuel economy. I do prefer the Honda Hybrid system over Toyota's though. The Toyota also is Duel Injected vs the Honda only being Direct injected. Toyota also gives a longer Warranty on the Hybrid Battery vs the Honda. So just things to consider if you were to buy one vs lease.

[@anthonyroman2589]

Could it be BAMBOO carboard? I bought this same model, being my first Honda, and I'm LOVING IT❤❤. I'm 6'3"ish and a couple of pound over🙄. This vehicle sold me on the interior room and solid soft ride. GOOD POWER👍 Fuel economy has been AMAZING in my case.. Simply LOVE IT!!

[@sadmax588]

I test-drove the CRV, Rav4, CX-5 and I was confused between the CX-5 and CRV. However, I later decided to go with the CX-5 Turbo premium as it is quick and has great handling and almost as same price of CRV but less practical. Also, Honda does not offer a non-hybrid & no-CVT option that I wanted but its a great SUV.

[@mrhoratiu]

Really fun and informative video :D I like the yellow hand :)))

[@Obsidian762]

Commenting to help Sarah defeat the algorithm. Sadly, this is just another SUV shaped object that can't do more off-road than drive on a dry flat trail.

[@tdhawk7284]

…which is all 99% of folks need.

[@daedrik3577]

no no no you just say it's a jeep and not a 4runner

[@mobiledevice2802]

Reliable mall crawler, enough ground clearance to safely hop a curb, it’s the bees knees.

[@Napier363]

I bought a 2025 CRV Hybrid Touring & I love it. I’m really not concerned it can’t climb a dirt pile in Arizona, I doubt I’ll ever have to.

[@AnishShinde-v6f]

Hondas can survive a Zombie Apocalypse When Jags and LR are even struggling to start, This honda will ke kicking azz

[@300DBenz]

Going back to a shifter lever is an upgrade over the earlier version that had those weird buttons.

[@FlexRod]

The new Honda CRV looks so sleek. Only the rear taillights are “Questionable” as they resemble Volvos, I personally think the previous taillights that are shaped almost to be an L look better and gave the CRV more identity. I only hope that with the refresh they can match the competition as far as; Ventilated front seats, Rear heated seats, and a fully digital cluster. Some even offer power folding mirrors, and a panoramic roof.

[@randledmadden]

Love your reviews. Please review the Cadillac Lyriq next!

[@williamleakey2720]

I love your reviews.

[@davidc5027]

My guess on the exhaust tip is they kept from attaching it due to the movement between the tip and the bumper.

[@petercrawford3370]

I've become part of the market demograhics...I've just brought the Sports Premium AWD (non-hybrid) last week, thus fulfilling the age group dynamics that buy things like this.

[@andynaberhaus4069]

Very thorough review and enjoy your humor.

[@RunningLdy]

Hi Sarah! First your reveiws are awesome - so very informative and also entertaining! So I've watched your CRV, Forester, RAV4 - seems they're all getting "meh" scores - what (of all!! Not just these 3) 2025 compact SUVs has been your favorite? (Or would you most recommend for drive feel plus handling (maybe in dirt roads not super rough off-road) plus safety)

[@JosephRybenski]

Thank you, Sarah. It's awesome, as always. I hope you have a great day.

[@glennhavinoviski8128]

"The seats have some carpet for your disgusting friends to wipe their boogers on." Now I know what that's for! Thanks as always, Sarah.

[@kirkjohnson6638]

Why did they add a huge cutout for the oil pn drain plug to the under engine pan and not add a cutout for the oil filter? I've got a 2020 CRV and it doesn't have the cut out for the oil drain nor one for the filter. The next time I do an oil change, I might just add a couple cut outs. But, to be fair, removing the whole pan only takes a couple minutes, so maybe I won't bother.

[@frankmorris4790]

We had three on the ranch. Mrs. needed a new version for school. But it wasn't even a little bit "jeepy" It was an inch and a half lower and had a fako spare mounted inside, no bueno. We sold that 2011 a year in and kept our 2002 and found a cherry 2006. They are both work horses and have done the duty of the F250, when that rig was down. Honda, had at least one since 76.

[@DeepanGiga]

Awesome review Sarah,I still drive the first gen Honda crv RD1

[@ALEXALEX-py6cc]

love the review plain and honest

[@simonallan9941]

I never thought much of Honda, until I owned my second and third 80's models, and especially impressed by the relia & beanability, and the best motorcycle VTR Interceptor Morse chain drive camshafts etc = my Nissans

[@Bjornlovesjazz]

Hello Sarah, you probably won't read this, but you always crack me up with your style of humor, style and personality! You are an excellent presenter, here is to two million subs!

[@Jon7763]

love that brake reaction.....

[@1wasinAlpha]

Shouldn't have turned off the traction control, it's suppose to simulate a limited slip differential using the brakes but when you turn of the traction control it looses that ability(or softens that ability)... In JDM models they don't do that but in USA models they do... search for HONDA CR-V Hybrid slip test videos to see what I'm talking about

[@danr1920]

My wife has a '22 CRV Hybrid. Good car. About 50 mpg in Yellowstone NP. The hybrid system is totally different from the Toyota kind. Don't know if it's good or bad.

[@TexasRiverRat31254]

Another run of the mill kinda SUV but a stellar review! Algos satisfied.

[@vipermoon_]

Plus these are efficiency Michelins. Those tires can't climb that. I'm impressed with the quality of this. Honda's are usually cheaply built (I don't mean it in a bad GM kind of way) so I wasn't expecting that level of underbody and engine bay quality.

[@anthonyng3014]

Are you equally impressed with the non-cheaply built price tag?

[@bobuncle8704]

Great review. Nice serviceable vehicle.

[@Pamella-e1q]

Every time I am convinced of your professionalism and love for your work. Thank you for your hard work and talent!👠🚴‍🔥

[@Karsten-cc5ws]

As always, cool car review! "Interesting Math" how they calculate the hp i have to say. I think you switched the Power Output of the ICE with the Power Output of the Electric Motors at 9:08. :)

[@joshuawang5859]

Best review on KZbin!

[@DanielE-ww5ui]

If you unclip the rear floor in trunk area there is a huge empty spot Honda should have used to create extra rear storage. Guess Honda wants people to think there is a battery there, but it's a huge empty hole and the battery is towards the back seat.

[@davidpancerz5820]

Traded in a 2014 CX-5 on a 2025 CR-V for my son. Purposely went with the small 1,500cc turbo engine as I'm old school and not a fan of hybrids. The leap in technology over a decade is substantial as one would imagine, car drives like a dream and it's a Honda - change the oil regularly and it'll run forever. Another enjoyable review, thanks. You're the total package Sarah, brains & beauty.

[@foxtrot685]

There’s nothing old school about the engine you chose. And there’s nothing new about the hybrid tech that Honda uses in this car. Just say you didn’t want the hybrid.

[@kdomster9141]

Sure 2014 CX-5 was getting old , new CX-5 is a far superior design to this CRV .

[@niklaswejedal463]

Oh, yes! This boring monday just got infinitely better! Loving your car reviews! Thank you for what you do and Stay Awesome!

[@kcpncfs9234]

love the 1st gen CRV whose the spirit of it has long gone...

[@donrichter3523]

I prefer the 2nd or 3rd gen, lots of improvements, yet still had the folding table in back.

[@WrenchingOnCars]

Yes!!! The seat bolster test!!!!!!

[@erikthie2253]

Hey Sarah, can you use your power from doing so many car reviews to try to push the auto manufacturers to give more options than just leather seats? It seems to be the norm in North America to always have leather seats but there are so many more options elsewhere in the world. Thanks for the videos.

[@jonjones6583]

You, your outfits, your reviews are all excellent, thank you for making my day, we need more gorgeous ladies like you doing car reviews. ❤

[@jeffreyandreas7514]

Every time I open my hood for maintenance I now find myself saying out loud “hood pop”! Thanks Sarah!

[@bankait_rex1860]

Good to see that Honda decided to put the stick back in the auto instead of the freaking button crap!

[@deltavee2]

CVT and fake adult automobile sounds piped in from...somewhere. DOA Sarah, you make every single episode worth watching just being you. Don't ever change.

[@bridgecross]

6:24 YES!!! If a thing can be controlled, the control for that thing should be on the thing!

[@RecklessFables]

I haven't watched the video yet but your statement is true

[@ydnality]

I like to hear simulated gears even in an SUV!! I wouldn’t have bought one otherwise!! Just can’t stand constant droning of the engine if it didn’t have it! I know it’s not a sports car but I also don’t want it to be soulless while I’m driving it… still helps to put a smile on my face

[@Digiphex]

I'd take some gloss black vinyl and cover the chrome ovals in the air dam in front or paint them gloss black.

[@manifestSD]

Handsome face. Hard to achieve a less-functional exhaust tip design. Never get tired of seeing factory Enkei rims, though.

[@wild_lee_coyote]

Sarah, I think you need a ‘Bolstering Check” t-shirt, in you store.

[@jcarmagic]

It would have been interesting to see if it could go up the hill with traction control enabled. That would tell us if the traction control provides any torque vectoring capability by using the ABS brakes on the spinning wheels which on the open diff would force the torque to the wheels with traction. Kind of a pseudo LSD. It would also tell us if limiting traction control disables that capability and if the vehicle even has that capability.

[@LMacNeill]

Ok... At first I was like, "FORTY GRAND?!! FOR A CRV?!!" But after you did the adjusted-for-inflation comparison to the original CRV, I realized it's really not that ridiculous a price, all things considered. It's just that I still expect something like this to be in the $30K range. Inflation is a pernicious tax that we all pay. It sucks.