New 2025 HONDA CR-V Sport-L vs Sport Touring

[@FactsDontCareAboutFeelings-m6x]

Great comparison. Good job. 👍

[@DraakMD]

Added features for the sport touring: Heated steering Honda's navigation w/ eco assist Kick out tailgate Bose Audio 19 inch rims with Michelin tires.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Thanks!

[@FactsDontCareAboutFeelings-m6x]

Definitely worth the extra $1000-$1500.

[@67micber]

I got the 2025 hybrid touring and its my 4th CRV. I really did look for other suvs but kept coming back to this. Got it for 39500

[@AlexPerez-vc8zd]

Where are you located that sounds like a great price

[@67micber]

@AlexPerez-vc8zd Frisco Texas

[@joeglennaz]

I’m shopping for one right now and of course I love Honda as a brand but I gotta say that the Hyundai seems so much more technologically advanced and they have a very good mechanical rating as well. I have a 2017 Tucson that I love and I did have the Hyundai Sonata hybrid, which I loved as wellso I’m just wondering if you compare those two.

[@67micber]

@joeglennaz I did not due to this kzbin.info/www/bejne/ommyeqdmiregq5I

[@jameswilson1357]

That sounds like a great deal. We just got the sport L AWD MSRP was 42k and of course they tried to sell it to us for that but ended up getting it for 38500.

[@asiasimpson70]

I love the Touring, I'm getting the same colors inside and out as the one you show here today.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Good choice! 👍🏼

[@freddieaviles278]

I got a sport L and I'm happy with it, the only thing I wish I had from the touring is the high gloss door & dash trim. Also the aluminum pedals.

[@colors5778]

I really like driving this SUV 🤩 it's so smooth to me .😎

[@VagabondBuilds]

Nice!!! Glad you like it!

[@mikelangan2707]

Does the Bose system sound noticeably better than the standard system? Will you be offering a detailed evaluation of these?

[@socaljarhead7670]

That’s my hangup too.

[@Mrnospace]

The sport L speakers sounds really good to be honest, you won’t regret getting it

[@VagabondBuilds]

The Bose speakers sound a great amount better than the standard speakers. I won’t be covering them…

[@banzaibid]

Yes, to me the Bose system sounds appreciably better. I've had the Sport Touring for about 6 months, and I absolutely LOVE it!! The things that led me to the Sport Touring: Bose system, heated steering wheel, hands-free tailgate, and homelink. This is my 3rd CR-V, and they've all been very reliable. The updates to the 2024 are great, especially the HVAC controls with the toggles for the vents.

[@StudioTibet]

nice comparison!

[@VagabondBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stevepfi1]

Excellent review.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Thank you kindly!

[@mfm831]

I don’t fully understand your explanation of lack of maps & what it does use. But what I want to know is, can I still use Google Maps with my phone/Apple Car Play?

[@VagabondBuilds]

It will support the interface that your phone has if it is Apple car play.

[@KySteve76]

The touring has a gloss black rear visor vs flat black on the sport L.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Thanks for that small detail!

[@helenmak5663]

I wish Honda comes with other seat colors other than black.

[@VagabondBuilds]

They do…

[@cristianoduarte6265]

It does two color tone very nice

[@curmudgeonextraordinaire1884]

What does that extra sensor on the Touring do?

[@hailes1645]

I believe it might be a rain sensor for the auto-windshield wipers?

[@VagabondBuilds]

Where exactly?

[@67micber]

The one you said was not on the sport L and showed it near the beginning of the video..

[@manjunath9276]

If anyone is buying a new crv just check their heating system. If you a living in a cold climate then please check their airflow when the temperature is set for face and feet. The face air flow is nothing or minimal. Check this before buying your car

[@VagabondBuilds]

Really…? Not enough flow??? You sure it’s not just your car???

[@manjunath9276]

@@VagabondBuilds I checked in at demo car and it’s the same. When the air is on both face and leg, I see very very minimal flow or no air flow for face. Also the rear air flow is also not coming

[@VagabondBuilds]

Hmmmmm. Interesting

[@Nautical_Cyclist]

Was the engine on?

[@charmerxxx]

@@manjunath9276 was the ac off pressed?

[@Neleroc]

No homelink on either trim?

[@VagabondBuilds]

I believe the home link comes on top trim. Check the MSRP stickers in the video to see if they do come with it. But I think it’s top trim if I can remember

[@richardmorse5307]

Does a remote garage door opener come standard on the CR V hybrid sport Touring trim in Canada? 🇨🇦 Thanks!

[@Broxty]

It's funny how different the Canadian EX-L is than these models... We only have two hybrid models and they're both very loaded compared to this sport L.

[@VagabondBuilds]

I have heard many times Canada receive slightly different set ups

[@jasonreynolds6047]

There is no electric rear motor. The AWD system is mechanical with drive shaft and rear differential.

[@VagabondBuilds]

I stand corrected, thank you.

[@XX-166]

What about that bogus stealership addendum sticker next to the Monroney label?

[@VagabondBuilds]

We typically post MSRP stickers, I don’t believe there are mark ups at this moment.

[@XX-166]

@ typically there shouldn’t be an addendum sticker next to the monroney label since thats the only one legally allowed from the manufacturer.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Correct. But I wouldn’t be surprised nowadays

[@JohnWickkkkkkkkk]

is it reliable like RAV4?

[@VagabondBuilds]

Yes

[@Broxty]

I'd argue more reliable. The Rav will hold slightly better value though.

[@JohnnyBeans-w9k]

No spare no deal

[@VagabondBuilds]

Really? Spare tire is a make it or break it?

[@brabbit5484]

ew why orange stitching though?! Lol I hope they change it in the future. I asked the guy at the dealership and he said they don't offer any alternatives to the colour of stitching. Orange is my least favourite colour.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Oh, sorry to hear that 😅

[@vccr123]

Funny that is not the model that Honda presented on their car show for the 2025 for the CRV model

[@VagabondBuilds]

What was different?

[@j.a.7437]

Why did they have to put that grey trim on the front bumper of the Touring? It breaks up the look of the black front. Makes it look cheap.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Is that a reason you wouldn’t buy it?

[@j.a.7437]

@ probably not, but I’d definitely replace it with the black. 🙂 Nice review.

[@67micber]

I know that just snaps off. I'm going to pull it off and paint it gloss black. They look like the exhaust tips that aren't exhaust tips anyway on the back

[@JG-gh4xj]

I just purchased my 2025 CRV HYBRID (canadian model, US is Sport L) in crystal black. Amazing ride qualilty, acceleration is punchy, unlike the laggy gas model which takes a few seconds to go.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Very nice!

[@blanxner]

Thanks for the informative video. Please, FTLOG, learn to pronounce "button". Just do it.

[@VagabondBuilds]

haha. Thanks for the positive criticism. I will definitely try.

[@mimoben4569]

I tested it, not worth that price at all!

[@VagabondBuilds]

What is your overall look or opinion on the car around exterior and interior?

[@v12kingV10]

The most boring suv in the planet

[@KySteve76]

@@v12kingV10 Boring? lol

[@VagabondBuilds]

I mean…. I would say it’s a standard entry level suv great for a long term drive. More for reliability than for entertainment

[@Jaialai828]

Which reliable SUV is exciting ?

[@v12kingV10]

@ it’s not reliable either lol. Just got recalled again for fires

[@davide1621]

Boring . Are you kidding me ? I suppose that you must drive a Ford for excitement.