Honda CRV Dilemma: V-Spec or Hybrid? You Choose!
The new Honda CRV is the best there has ever been. It is bigger than ever, quite good looking, and it has interior features that some will struggle to match. It is also incredibly nice to drive as we found out during a recent drive to Penang where we drove both the hybrid (e:HEV in Honda lingo) and the top of the line variant of the regular non-hybrid variants. So which should you spend your money on if you are interested in a CRV? That is what we try to answer in this video.
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Booked on January, test drive the RS version on February. Picking up the car today! Cant wait. The Red RS CRV ❤
@PistonMalaysia
5 ай бұрын
Congratulations
The left lane watch camera display is poor quality in the eHev RS. The wireless charger needs sweet spot adjustment for iPhone charging most of the time. It is sad to see that this is happening to a top marque. Honda should do a recall.
@PistonMalaysia
Ай бұрын
The lane watch camera is undoubtedly poor. But that is how it has been for quite some time. Honda wont recall the car for that but we are told they are working on improvements.
I think for me the major concern is the battery reliability of the RS. I understand that there is 8 years of warranty from Honda, but what does the warranty covers? Is it really reliable?
One is 2WD and the other AWD. Would love to hear your views on their driving dynamic like stability and cornering etc. Thanks
@PistonMalaysia
5 ай бұрын
The AWD is obviously going to offer more grip in all conditions. But it is also heavier. So the RS is obviously more efficient. But in terms of handling, the AWD is better suited for all conditions.
@hhkong2339
5 ай бұрын
@@PistonMalaysia Yes and I was torn between choosing the turbo's 2WD and AWD. The AWD's 0-100kph is listed as 10.4 sec. The 2WD's 9.8 sec is a closer to the Hybrid's 9 sec. I am still wondering, if I stay on sealed roads, does the AWD makes any difference in cornerning?
@PistonMalaysia
5 ай бұрын
@@hhkong2339- You will only feel the difference if you are really going for it in the corners. But the safety it provides in slippery conditions such as the torrential Malaysian rains is undeniable.
How bout the battery performance in ehev? The warranty?
Hoping HM will include ventilated seats in the facelift.
@PistonMalaysia
5 ай бұрын
Agreed 100% .. That would be nice.
@hhkong2339
5 ай бұрын
This might help. My new CRV's air cond can go down to 3C, a very pleasant surprise. What I miss is the BSM and 360camera on the S and E spec.
@PistonMalaysia
5 ай бұрын
@@hhkong2339 ... Wow 3C? That's amazing.
Could you do a review Volvo S90…t8..im really looking forward to your input before buying it..thank you.
Wish Honda Malaysia sell CRV hybrid AWD. Waiting for that.
@PistonMalaysia
29 күн бұрын
Doubt that will make it here anytime soon
Can’t drive both cars. HM is only offering the RS for test drives ☹️
@PistonMalaysia
5 ай бұрын
Oh okay ... Some dealers might have pre-registered units ...
@hhkong2339
5 ай бұрын
Have the 2WD turbo and briefly test driven the 2WD Hybrid. On highway above legal limit, the turbo seems to have better pulling power. Other than that, the Hybrid is better.
@PistonMalaysia
5 ай бұрын
@@hhkong2339- The hybrid does feel like a better all-rounder.
If i understood you correctly, in a nutshell the 2.0L engine powers the battery, which in return provides the juice to the electric motor to propel the car?
@PistonMalaysia
5 ай бұрын
In a nutshell, yes.
Jaecoo J7 and J8 Looks good and attractive
The writer haven’t said about spare tyre for the RS model. The RS no spare tyre compare to V spec. In malaysia anything can happen to your tyres. If tyres burst it cannot be repaired by repair tyre kit.
@PistonMalaysia
5 ай бұрын
Yes, if it bursts a full sizes tyre is better.
How does the CRV EHEV NVH and comfort compare to Mazda CX5 2.5 FWD?
@PistonMalaysia
5 ай бұрын
Having just driven the new CX-5 2.5 FWD, I would say the e:HEV has better NVH levels.
@beckhamnov
5 ай бұрын
@@PistonMalaysia thank you, would you say in terms of comfort for a day drive, are compareable for both?
@PistonMalaysia
5 ай бұрын
@@beckhamnov- If it is for you alone then yes, absolutely, though the CRV has been NVH levels. But if you have a family or carry people frequently, the CRV would be better since it bigger and comfortable.
@hhkong2339
5 ай бұрын
@@PistonMalaysia How about the tire noise between the V spec Toyo and CX5?
@beckhamnov
5 ай бұрын
@@PistonMalaysia thank you guys, booked both of them, shall make a decision soon
paddle shift with cvt gearbox is joke man...😂
@amazaine
3 ай бұрын
It doesnt help acceleration?
@chan5186
3 ай бұрын
@@amazaine what u expect from cvt? cvt is like pully...
avoid h brand at any cost; spend on other brands
@PistonMalaysia
5 ай бұрын
Care to share why?
@SilviInsania-bz9jh
5 ай бұрын
Which brand of car are you selling?
@krk24
5 ай бұрын
@@PistonMalaysia owned a civic fc last batch before fe is released; have steering rack issue; and dashboard keep rattling, fe also has steering rack issue; from here we can see honda malaysia doesn't fixed the issue and meep deploying the same parts across new models..we consumer must not blindly buy just for the brand; i have tested cbu japan honda unit which are far superior in terms of fit and finishes hence, please avoid ckd honda malaysia and save your bucks for quality not for resale value
@krk24
5 ай бұрын
@@SilviInsania-bz9jh i am a consumer not a sales person
@PistonMalaysia
5 ай бұрын
@@krk24 - Thank you for sharing.
Hmm booked rs before chinese new year😅 now waiting period is 4 months?
@PistonMalaysia
5 ай бұрын
They are selling like hot cakes!