I can't remember the last time I was so rewarded with views on a detour! Thank you for exploring some roads in the Pacific Northwest with me and sharing your thoughts on the new Honda HR-V

@masonranalla9405

2 жыл бұрын

To be honest, for only a couple more grand I’d MUCH rather have my 21’ Mazda CX-5 carbon edition turbo, much more premium probably the best driver focused driving experience in a CUV below 50k, 10 speaker bose Centerpoint audio system, automatic liftgate, Mazda connected services app, leather wrapped dash doors and steering wheel etc

@jahmalstrouse728

2 жыл бұрын

Hi I love your Videos mainly because I love driving cars I might only be 10 but ice storm of your cars you don’t know how much you inspire me to drive cars I love your videos have a good day

@tehbrutenextdoor

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds quiet and relaxing at least for a DD.

I like how you review ‘normal’ cars as well as the crazy ones. Normal car reviewers talk about practicality and economy etc, but they don’t include a lot of information on how the car is like to drive. Whereas, you have almost filled a ‘gap in the market’ by reviewing cars as a car enthusiast and giving a super detailed point of view review on driving the car, which is what us car people needed in our lives👍👍👍

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment and really recognizing what I do! Hugely appreciated

It's so nice to see that I'm not the only freak who just simply loves driving for the drive itself, not the car. I drive a VW Golf Mk4 that apparently was given about 100 horses when it left the factory, but I dare to say about 90 of them already ran away onto the fields. I still love to take it to some backroads for a drive. Got a new set of tires, instant confidence booster, love to corner it at higher speeds just to feel the G force trying to throw me out of that seat with 0 side support. I'm just disappointed that nobody maintains gravel roads here where I live so whenever I think about going for a ride on one of these, might as well just put the car in a junkyard and knock my teeth out with a hammer. The road you've driven was wonderful and reminded me of some just as wonderful roads on Korcula island in Croatia. Such a great watch!

@HexaSquirrel

2 жыл бұрын

Driving a slow car fast is infinitely more fun than driving a fast car fast.

I personally love the look of this car. Some people hate the front end and I can see why but it works for me.

@Djentalman

2 жыл бұрын

I felt a little opposed to it at first, but it's definitely grown on me. After having a look around it from different videos I've seen and whatnot it definitely fits the whole appearance of the car.

@fffwe3876

2 жыл бұрын

looks very clean.

@Typzical

2 жыл бұрын

For a crossover in 2022 it looks really good actually. Just don't really like crossovers in my city.

@gotworc

2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't look bad but it's just pretty boring imo don't really like the way Honda is going with their cars.

Honestly this scenery is good enough for me to watch these videos lmao, i wish i could drive in someplace like that On a related note hr-v looks great! Prefect price, too

I absolutely love my HRV. I actually have the base LX trim, and even that has a luxurious feel at a very affordable price, and provides all the necessary safety features. CRVs and others were always way out of my price range. So I think Honda has done a good job of offering an affordable SUV, that still feels luxurious. And it’s definitely easy on the eyes. ❤

@buildmorefarms1007

3 ай бұрын

Are the seats comfortable? They seemed hard to me.

Tom, those roads at 15:02 are why I do Adventure motorcycling. Doesn't matter the vehicle though, the views and sense of adventure are where it's at!

Your videos always interest me, I always get some sort of enjoyment out of watching them because the places you go and the cars you drive are so interesting. Makes me wish I had my license and could go for a drive like this!

How can you not love America with their beautiful landscapes? Truly gorgeous!

I just got a 2024 Sport and I actually love it. I had a CRV and downsized. I’m in my 40s and definitely not an entry level driver. It checks all the boxes for what I need and it’s fun to drive.

@buildmorefarms1007

3 ай бұрын

Do the interior plastics smell bad?

This was such a lovely video. Thank you for sharing it with us!

Honda always knows how to make a great car. I drive an '04 CR-V. Yes, it's a slow, boxy early 2000s SUV, but something about the driving experience just feels so good. The pedals feel great, with precise, instant throttle response, the steering feels connected, not over-assisted, but not too heavy, the body feels solid and there is a suprisingly minimal amount of body roll. The AWD system performs great in the snow. On top of that, the interior feels extremely solid, and all of the controls are very intuitive and well positioned. All of this adds up to a driving experience that is enjoyable, and I always feel confident, knowing that the car won't let me down.

I absolutley love this video thanks so much for posting! I reserved my 2023 HRV and can't wait for it to get here! About 1 more month out!!

@c.a.6636

Жыл бұрын

Get it yet? How's it been?

Really cool review, love your enthusiasm. I know exactly what you mean about finding a great adventure road outside of civilization. I drove coast to coast a few times in all kinds of weather and terrain, and in a variety of cars. Nothing quite like it. As for the HRV, it looks like a cool little crossover, held back by that CVT and rather weak engine.

Oh snap ur not too far from me! Glad u had the opportunity to explore my neck of the woods! Respect the Drive! 🌲🗻

Great video ! Love the primitive road. If HRV can handle this dirt mountainous road, it is great little vehicle ❤

Thanks for the review, gonna get my mom one of these!

So beautiful scenery, and the car is nice too :)

15:38, you gotta come to Colorado then 😉. Also I am really appreciating these “normal car” reviews recently! Thanks!

Appreciated the short use of hill assist I wasn't aware it held the speed like that

I get that it's entry-level, but I sort of wish we could tart up our smaller cars with more options. Some of us simply like smaller cars. Taking out the armrests and stuff is super lame. Like you said, this thing would be so much fun with a torquier motor that complements the CVT.

"a good road is a good road" hahah love it tedward

good they put this 2,0 engine in cause is the most reliable engine alot more than the 1.5 turbo

@camilaarrate7925

2 жыл бұрын

Yup that’s the point :) I’m glad some are starting to realize that. Not made to haul ass just work and last

Cant wait for the CR-V to come out!

This is no HR-V. This is a Civic crossover. HR-Vs have magic seats and rear-door handles hidden in the window line.

@obomber69

2 жыл бұрын

I assume u are not from America because American spec cars are always different from European ones.

@BambooBrad

2 жыл бұрын

I mean it’s got HRV on the back…

I drive a 2016 Nissan Sentra and it makes like 130hp and 128lb of torque. Somehow it gets up and goes o k a y, but I miss having more power.

Buying a 2022 civic sport this week on your recommendation.

That road with the tunnels is cool

that place is beautiful

Had many autos , best auto I had was honda 1.3 jazz with CVT box

Hey Man U got to test out a 2012 VW Jetta 2.5 se with a 5 cylinder it’s quick lots of getting up and go if u do it’s the one with convince fully leather

Absolutely gorgeous out there. I don't get views like this in Georgia

Other than dust or splashed mud, could a Miata or your Civic handle that smooth unpaved seen at 17:00 ? Love gritty but smooth roads for wintertime, much more secure in freezing rain or slippery snow. And plowing helps fill potholes.

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

My civic would have made it for sure, but I'm not sure I'd have been as willing to explore that road with the same confidence.

@carsandcrows9921

2 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives How's civic doing? Is he better since the night of the emissions system-driven check engine light?

The scenery is beautiful! Where exactly in the northwest is this? That was the Columbia River, correct?

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

This was on the Washington side of the river just outside of Stevenson

I used to have a 2016 model HR-V and hated it for the drivetrain. I drive a 2012 Civic LX now that has the same 1.8 as the outgoing HR-V, but it feels way peppier because that 400 pounds makes a big difference.If this car did get the 1.5 in the Civic, it'd easily be one of my favorite Hondas. Because outside of the car being overall extremely slow, it's an amazing car. I'd totally drive one again if we had better drivetrain options.

outstanding views

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

It was shocking the whole drive. Never a dull moment out the window

@bikramsran1143

2 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives The constant thought of falling off the edge to my own demise would probably keep my eyes on the road constantly haha, such a beautiful drive though, the mountains and rivers at the bottom of the valley is something out of a painting

dirt road fun >>>>

Sure it's beautiful on that road by the water.

It's so LOUD at 60! Can't even imagine at 80 or 90.

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

Lucky you…with 158hp you probably won’t have to experience that

My wife and I took the scenic drive at Pere Marquette State Park in Illinois Saturday, Almost as scenic as your drive. You should try it sometime. In fact pick me up we can go together.

lol, seems that you and Chris Brower(substitute topher) were on the same page during this event.

Love you from srilanka 🇱🇰

What a view

Thumbs up for not killing the squirrel.

This car gives me mixed feeling because it could be so good! If they came out with the hybrid spec they have in Japan, here in the US it would be perfect!

The front kind looks like a b-tec Urus if you squint hard enough lol.

I love my Honda HRV❤...all white everything

When will u test drive a old but gold Saab 9-5 NG aero?

Where are you driving? Good scenery

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

This is right along the border of Oregon and Washington

I absolutely loathe the fact that $30k is starting to sound like a *cheap* price for a vehicle.

@Cichlid_Visuals

2 жыл бұрын

seriously 30k was considered good upper-mid tier area. now its base msrp for every shitbox.

@cayniner

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cichlid_Visuals true. the same also happens in my country. it's not even that long ago. my dad bought a toyota kijang innova 2.0 type v luxury around 9ish years ago. it was priced at roughly $28k if it was converted to USD. it was considered middle-end for a MVP car in my country. nowadays for $30k you will only get a base model 1,5L 100 hp hatchback with cheapo flimsy plastic material for the interior panels.

@c_wonder

3 ай бұрын

even used cars are asking the same price as new

it's always the squiggles man

13:40 What a great road for rally cars

@trucktwister

2 жыл бұрын

I'd drive my wrx off the edge with a smile on my face.

@your-mom_was_here

2 жыл бұрын

@@trucktwister did you ever wondered what could be beter rally car.Audi RS3 or STI

I-84 in Oregon? Looks like it

hey are you planning on heading down to the seattle area at all because if you are you should go to the exotics at redmond town center show on saturday

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

Already back on the east coast but I hope to make another trip out there

@jacobherrera2967

2 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives you should its amazing out here

This is going to sound weird, but imagine if they put a manual in this thing? I'm old enough to remember 2 generations of CRV (and element) with a manual and there was just something about it. Having Honda's new architecture in a small, go (mostly) anywhere SUV with a stick would just be such a fun practical daily and would save everyone from the constant Moooo of a CVT.

What a beautiful area! And, damn, a first gen Legacy wagon! It's a facelift, but I haven't seen either version of those in MA in a long time, certainly not one that wasn't all rotted. Why are the survivors always the ugly champagne or similar BS color, though?

Is the new car smell overwhelming on this?

Welcome to the great PNW! Were you on the Washington or Oregon side of the river?

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

This was filmed from the Washington Side but I drove in from Portland when I arrived

@ddhsd

2 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives I love that drive one of the best in the country for the views.

Good luck at getting one of these at 30K right now due to shortage all new Hondas have to be pre-ordered and almost all Honda dealerships are putting an MVA or excessive dealer add-ons on their new cars putting it somewhere in the mid to upper 30s. I’ve test driven one and definitely not worth that price.

I grew up there :)

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

pretty lucky! It was amazing out there

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Everything about this car is good.. I just hate that it fakes gears.. it’s a cvt.. just do cvt things and have it pull better and get better economy

Honda has dropped the ball once again with this HRV. The first time was forgivable but after everyone screamed bloody murder about the lack of power this vehicle had, why didn't Honda update this version?!?! And why isn't there an electrified version as well?!?! Are we not in 2022? Yes, it's beautiful but useless in those instances when you need the power to merge onto a highway or pass another vehicle. Kudos Honda on a job... done.

They made it heavier, larger, harder to park, and less fuel efficient, in a time when gas prices are skyrocketing, after cancelling their most fuel efficient vehicle in 2020... It is actually larger than a 2012 CR-V

@Bwillev

2 жыл бұрын

@@The_Noticer. Not right now. No. Disappointing. They brought the CRV hybrid over so you'd have to go that route for the extra mpg's.

@bubbleman2002

2 жыл бұрын

Americans will buy anything ugly and box shaped. Just make sure it has all wheel drive, otherwise they're not invincible.

Do more off-roading with some nicer SUV's this was very interesting to watch even with the Honda

HRV outside USA looks sportier

Sooo civic si or sport touring hatch manual?

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

sport touring video coming Thursday

Might be looking at this & the Mazda CX5. Not sure yet... kind of want a real automatic though.

@sybsygstgstsgysg5330

2 жыл бұрын

Get the cx5

@tobytoyota6936

2 жыл бұрын

Cx5 offers a lot more power

@sybsygstgstsgysg5330

2 жыл бұрын

@@tobytoyota6936 it’s actually safe to drive on highways

@tobytoyota6936

2 жыл бұрын

@@sybsygstgstsgysg5330 haha lol

Honda needs to do something about their dealers, they will ruin this with insanely high mark-ups, it will end up at lxury brand prices OTD. No rear air vents is a deal breaker.

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

The dealer issue is everywhere unfortunately. My folks just got a Rav4 Prime and it took months to find a dealer who would be reasonable on the price.

@Mgoblagulkablong

2 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives Regarding conventional gasoline models Honda seems to have the worst mark-ups, even higher than on other brands, Honda are the most overpriced (OTD) rn.

@jetfuel6043

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mgoblagulkablong Honda is nothing compared to hyundai and kia, on average honda is usually doing 8k markups and kia is doing 10-12k, based on what i've personally seen.

Look like something Mazda would make and I like it but why not a 2.5L 215 HP 260 Torq... may have that backwards... LOL

Quiet different than what we get here in asia

I feel like the CX-30 is superior in every way... looks better with a better engine, for less money.

@sybsygstgstsgysg5330

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, it’s too slow, it’s kinda dangerous

Reminds me of an Urus by the front

I hate the HRV because the HRV killed the Honda Fit in the USA.

@sybsygstgstsgysg5330

2 жыл бұрын

Americans don’t like cars like the Honda Fit

whats wrong with honda this car is called zr-v in australia and the hr-v looks so different and its a whole different car

why is it so slow? the 2.0 on the civic is fast? It can't possibly be that different. The problem here is that this HRV = CRV price but nowhere near as good.

Please, what is the fuel tank capacity? Thank you!

Definitely not a fan of the front end, looks like an inbred Ford Escape.

@a.dudeman7715

2 жыл бұрын

My first thought, too.

Hate the grill . This is basically the crv how the crv was supposed to stay

I guess I'm in the minority of people who liked the looks of the last gen of Hondas, so maybe it's just me, but the front end of the new HRV is so terrible

That CVT “shifting” sounds miserable.

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

They always do but honestly this one isn’t as bad as others

European version looks better imo Edit: and has hybrid

Between the Rav4 and the CR-V it's a coin toss. But the HR-V is definitely better than the Corolla Cross, that car bears too much resemblance to the regular Corolla. INTERSTELLAR Main Theme Guitar kzread.info/dash/bejne/qpp2lqezaazHeZM.html Killing Arasaka... | Cyberpunk 2077 Rebel Path Guitar MV kzread.info/dash/bejne/imeTrNSRp9Wam5M.html Alucard and Trevor Battle Baroque Guitar MV (Lost Cathedral) kzread.info/dash/bejne/fa12tLyMfs2vdtY.html

The mercedes benz glc250 is better but not the latest one

0-60 in 11.5 seconds... im scared

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

One must plan ahead 😆

@camilaarrate7925

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I’ve had this car for a month now. I have no problem merging. Hope this helps.

@dzenannj

2 жыл бұрын

@@camilaarrate7925 I appreciate the feedback. I love the way it looks, but as my only car I think I’d go for something a tad bit faster for some weekend fun.

0-60 is 13 seconds. bit slow.

Except if drives nothing like a Civic SI. And I think the worse thing that could happen for a male car enthusiast (or at least have some level of sensitivity on cars) is also having a woman who keeps you from buying fun cars.

The interior plastics are so flimsy, and had an odd smell.

video would be great except for the fish eye effect

Slow, no rear vents, armrest, charging ports and less mpg than the current CR-V! All for 30k

@sybsygstgstsgysg5330

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. It doesn’t need to be Tesla model s plaid fast, it just needs to get out of its own way, and it doesn’t. And that’s with one person and no cargo

Honda completely missed the mark with this new HRV. Kind of baffling that they have a better looking, more efficient version that still has the magic seats in Europe. Big fail for Honda

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@Moonlight-hq3gi

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats 🏆🥇

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Such a noisy car.

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

The tires honda uses on new cars are so loud. My civic is the same way

@emixmim

2 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives It wasn't only road noise. The drone from the engine seems exceedingly loud as well.

Yo Tedward post me on the IG story