Excellent job in this video! You covered many things, like you said that other journalist do not cover. It was also very refreshing to hear your opinions from an actual owner of the Honda CRV.

@yann664

27 күн бұрын

Yes, really useful to hear someone talking about how they use the paddles in practice and that sports mode actually makes a difference.

We bought a 2024 CRV hybrid as well and I have to say we love it.

3rd Honda- they rock! Bought our son a hybrid 2023! He loves it! Feels like he never has to get gas!

Great review - heat pumps are not used because they don’t work very well below about minus 20 degrees. Being the biggest selling SUV in its class on Canada, ‘heat’ becomes an important factor, hence the regular engine block/radiator system. This also minimizes emissions in colder climates. As far as the inductive phone charging, cases get in the way, and separate the two coils, further than necessary, creating heat. Using the regenerative braking via the steering wheel paddle, you get more efficiency that the reduced amount of regen braking if you don’t use the paddles. Set your drive mode selector in B and you can dictate, and set the amount of regen braking without having to use the paddle. Then home link mirror is only available in the top trim. There’s no wiring in place for it in the lower trims. I wished you’d take the time to point out little features missing from a lot of other brands. For example, if your wipers are set to automatic (or on) and you are parking or shift into reverse, the rear wiper automatically comes on. There’s also the rear camera washer, so you’ve no more x uses for a dirty camera lens making things hard to see. Auto high beams also work well in this model. The 6th gen CRV uses a different form of AWD, where the system is always sending some torque to the rear wheels (This was not the case in the 5th gen and earlier models, where you only got drive when there was front wheel slippage). This means you also benefit from AWD even when in reverse in the 6th gen. There are, however, some differences between the Canadian model and the one for the US. Again, for example, the washer fluid tank on the US model is small at only about 1.6 litres where the Canadian model hold nearly 4.6 litres. I could go on and on, but will leave it too you to make other video covering these things. Again thank for making this ‘real’ review.

@CoolStuffGuysLike

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the feedback and insights! I would be curious of all the differences between the Canadian and US versions. The Sport L is an interesting model, where it has about 75% of the Sport Touring features, but not all (no heated steering wheel, no automatic wipers, no wave your foot to open the lift gate, no built in navigation). I don't believe any US models have the rear camera washer, sadly. I am wondering if anything is missing on the Canadian model vs the US or if it just costs a little more to cover the few add-ons.

@pbwmanagement

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, excellent information that I have not heard anywhere else. I've often wondered about the differences in Canadian and American models of the same vehicle.

@JustinAdams84

Ай бұрын

My CR-V Sport Hybrid doesn’t offer a rear washer for the camera. Only found on Touring models. Also the safety system on the new Honda’s are worse than previous models. My car always thinks someone is in front when they are beside or got off the interstate. The car then proceeds to hard brake or lightly brake depending on how it has read the car that’s beside or going on the off ramp. I’ve been disappointed with the CR-V mainly because of price not matching equipment offerings and the poor infotainment center that’s been messsing up so often I find myself hard rebooting the system 3-4 times a month. I get bad USB almost everyday when I get in the car to use wired CarPlay or Android and the Bluetooth technology Honda uses in the new CR-V is so old and outdated it’s not worth trying to connect my device to it that way because it doesn’t work or has such a lag in the connection. Something I haven’t seen before in other cars like Ford and Mazda and Nissan. Honda really said let’s see how much we can rip off our customers and find out how dumb they are. Turns out we’re blinded by the fake reassurance of Honda’s reliability that’s been tanking recently and the resell price that’s also on the down slope.

@michellesmoments19

29 күн бұрын

This was a great review! The location of the catalytic converter was super helpful as well as the door opening 90 degrees! 👍 BEST Review of in depth details 😊

@dwolfe8938

28 күн бұрын

Thank you for your practical review. I learned a bit more about this car that I didn't know before. I have owned my 2024 Sport L since the end of December '23 and like you I am very pleased with it. My only complaints are no spare ( yes I am old school ), the owner's manual could be larger print and better pics ( thank goodness for KZread helpful videos.) ****Would you please reply back to me if you know how to dim the dash board lighting (speed odometer and power gauge;etc.)....thank you & Yes, I know how to adjust the lighting on the control display...that's not my issue.

Got the same model recently and loving it. Thanks for your thoughts about it.

The wireless charger in my 2024 is amazing! Always charges, it sure does make my phone a little warm but works!

I have a 2023 sport touring i picked up in April 2023. It really is such a great suv. I average 39mpg. Your explanation of everything is great and I agree with everything you mentioned.

@CoolStuffGuysLike

Ай бұрын

Thanks. I think it is an incredible car. You might get more gimmicks with a Hyundai or Kia, but a Honda gives you that peace of mind that it is not going to start having annoying issues after 50k miles, warranty or not. It seems very well built and well thought out.

Nice job on the review. I just got mine about a week ago. I like the brake hold feature when going through drive throughs.

A more informative review than most I come across

This was really helpful. I have owned a 2024 crv for 6 months and learned from you many features I knew nothing about. No serpentine belt? I hadn't even noticed. But that's cool. Thank you.

Thanks for this deep dive into the little grey areas that most buyers will only discover after living with the vehicle. I had no idea that these had no serpentine belts! Or that the catalytic converter was in the engine well! Regenerative braking has been a bit of a mystery to me until now, so thank you for that. I will say that I was surprised by your reply to another commenter about the lack of a spare tire (due to the hybrid battery usurping that space). You are able to explain technical topics in easy to understand terms, which makes me believe that you can understand why a spare tire is essential to many of us who do not live in areas bristling with tow trucks, for those times when a can of fix-a-flat is insufficient for repairing a tire. There don't seem to be any definitive videos out there to provide a detailed explanation of this condition, or to discuss all the pros and cons (for me, it's all cons) and to include a lot of good shots to show what I would describe as "the problem". It's frustrating to have this complaint dismissed out of hand, as it's a dealbreaker keeping me out of this otherwise fantastic vehicle. I hope you'll consider covering this issue from all angles and perspectives in a future video? You'll probably get some attention if you do it well! Thanks again for the review, I rarely reply to videos 😂

@justinstewart3248

Ай бұрын

Not having a spare tire is keeping you out of the vehicle? There are spares you can purchase all over the the internet that you can use or take with you on road trips.

@CoolStuffGuysLike

Ай бұрын

Thanks! I don't believe I responded to a commenter about a spare tire, so you may be confusing it with another responder. It would be nice if it had one but I am a little less worried than most people seem to be. With modern, good quality tires a full on flat seems pretty rare unless you physically hit something. I get a slow leak (a few psi a day) once in a while but haven't had a flat that disabled the car in probably 20 years (when I was using junk, dry rotted tires). I do carry a tire repair kit that I like better than the slime that Honda gives you. It is the slime "plug" kit which is what I have used to repair all of my slow leaks and all have lasted the life of the tire. It is pretty easy to do, even if you were on the side of the road. If you frequent construction sites, I'd probably just get a spare and strap it down in the back. If you go to a U-Pull style salvage yard you can get an older CRV tire and rim, and also grab the scissor jack and tire wrench from it while you are there

@Drewprops

23 күн бұрын

@@CoolStuffGuysLike thanks, I love that you responded. Although I do live in a major metropolitan area I do travel in the hinterlands and am old enough to feel that the lack of a spare is a dealbreaker, and that carrying a spare in the cargo area defeats the utility of that area - it's just a cascade of considerations that end up with me saying "no (for now)". I do wonder if automakers will ever return to installing spares in hybrids once they establish that the customer-base is willing to forego that equipment? I could bore a room full of people with a dissertation about the ever-diminishing level of technical ability in our culture, but no one will sign up for my Ted Talk! I have shared the information about no-serpentine belt and the location of the catalytic converter with several friends, so your video was super useful in that regard so thank you again! (and if you do make a video with an overview of the movement away from spare tires, it might generate some traffic - who knows?) - :)

@Drewprops

23 күн бұрын

@@justinstewart3248 indeed there are. They take up cargo space that I would need to use on a daily basis, and for safety it is imperative that you tie the spare down in the event of an accident. It is absolutely a solution for many people! It is not the solution for my use case. And staking out a position about spare tires does seem to generate a bit of controversy in internet forums. I have been in several situations where I learned that I can never depend on a timely rescue from AAA, which does make this a checkmark on my must-have list. I hope that going without a spare works for most people and wish them the best of luck in their travels :)

I have the2023 hybrid touring edition, I’m enjoying it, thanks for your video, you cover so much, two more strange things about this car, it has no starter and no alternator

I got the 2023 Accord Sport Hybrid that has this exact same engine, exept for the final drive ratio but, I must say that everything you said about your crv also applies to this car. I had to rebooth the radio twice cause it lost the phone conection, but that's about the only issue that I had so far. It's a smooth ride, I really like the torq from the electric motor that you get straight from the start😎

Thank you for your practical review. I learned a bit more about this car that I didn't know before. I have owned my 2024 Sport L since the end of December '23 and like you I am very pleased with it. My only complaints are no spare ( yes I am old school ), the owner's manual could be larger print and better pics ( thank goodness for KZread helpful videos.) ****Would you please reply back to me if you know how to dim the dash board lighting (speed odometer and power gauge;etc.)....thank you & Yes, I know how to adjust the lighting on the control display...that's not my issue.

@one_hoop

14 күн бұрын

How many spare tires have you used in your life? For those times, would you have used the spare if you had a cell phone at the time and had insurance to cover the tow?

I bought an Accord hybrid base model in 2014. I agree that it is the best car I've ever had with no issues. I have to check to see if the engine is similar to the one in the CRV.

Awesome info. ESPECially knowing it is an Atkinson cycle and NO TURBO! Carbon buildup is not an issue. That is the reason I traded my 2022 CRV AWD in for a 2024 Rav4 gas awd. I keep a vehicle for a long time and now I have no worries. Got 2 k off Rav. In 22 I got a CRV because was only thing available. Had 31 K of beautiful driving, the crv was perfect. Of course I expected nothing less as our 05 accord is still perfect, but I wanted the carbon issue resolved!! TY

@KD-fe7pb

Ай бұрын

I guess, eventually the carbon buildup on the intake valve is inevitable.

Good video... It helped me end up buying basically the same car. A couple of things I noticed that are cool. 1.) Where the rear windshield wiper is located in its 'standby' state, Honda ran a square wave pattern of the defrost electrics under the wiper blade, good for unsticking a frozen blade quicker. 2.) If you have the front windshield wipers on, and put the car in reverse, the CR-V turns on the rear windshield wiper automatically. Two nice features that cost next to nothing to implement. 3.) In driving on backroads with modest ups and downs at around 40 mph I've been able to squeak out 50 MPG by small accelerator pedal moves. Kinda fun. 4.) I was able to eek out 38 MPG round trip on a 20 mile highway cruise up and down an I-90 mountain pass. Using the adaptive cruise control is simple, and makes drafting semi's easy. That MPG was obtained at 70 MPH and Semi following. The hybrid cannot outdo physics in some circumstances... A 1200 foot climb up the hill to my house yielded 14 MPG. However; going down the hill yields 129 MPG. >). Pretty remarkable little car, and thanks again for the video... The headroom specs for the car seem to understate reality by a fair amount. I wasn't even planning on going to the dealership until you mentioned your experience with headroom. Plenty of headroom, and comfortable seats. Think Honda did a great job of implementing the UI to the car as well. A good feature set that is easy to use. Thanks again for the video

Good review. Update us as time goes on or there are any major issues.

good point for catalytic

I recently sold my 2009 Honda CR-V that I bought new and it had 60K miles on it. I advertised it on the Internet and it sold within 2 hours. It was a great vehicle, but I thought that it was time for something new. I was interested in a Toyota Grand Highlander, but none of the local dealers had one in stock and they wouldn't even take orders for one. Sales are all based on dealer allotment. I found a Honda dealer that had a 2024 Honda Pilot Sport so I decided to buy it. I really like the vehicle and it has plenty of power for my needs. I'm retired, so fuel economy is not a big concern for me. I really like Android auto and I'm glad that I have two 12 v / 180 watt outlets to charge my power stations. I hope that you will get a lot of enjoyment out of your CR-V.

@Kay_Katsu

Ай бұрын

How much did you sell it for?

@davidanderson8469

15 күн бұрын

The Toyota Grand Highlander is enormous. You love the CRV.

Only grips so far (purchased 2024 Hybrid Sport in August 2023) is the faulty EPS rack (recalled in civic) that creates a “sticky” steering feel. Fake shift/engine noise is also unnecessary for a car like this. Last issue is the driver side wiper arm leaves a vertical line of water/film 2-3” from the A pillar. Other than that is super comfy and practical. 29,000 miles thus far. It’s surprisingly handsome for a mass produced grocery getter

For all the haters complaining about lack of spare tire, buy a AAA membership with all the money you’ll be saving on fuel per year. Problem solved.

@caravandee734

20 күн бұрын

This seems to be a comment from a person who is too old or doesn't know how to change a tire😅

@josepharmato8032

20 күн бұрын

And then wait on the side of the highway in 90 degree heat. They may come in a few hours. Then again, they may not. Dumb comment Jeb.

@caravandee734

20 күн бұрын

@@josepharmato8032 🤣🤣

@lilgoodluxboi

12 күн бұрын

But the Rav 4 has a spare and better mpg….

@leoredhook5916

12 күн бұрын

​@lilgoodluxboi, but the Rav looks and sounds terrible. I test drove it, and it made me feel like rice in a balloon. All outside sounds come into the car. Road noise is unbearable on the Rav. It was so bad, I could hear people talking on the sidewalks while waiting for the light to trunk green.

I have a Honda Jazz Sport with the controls mainly the same as the CR-V. Regarding the heating in winter I tend to use the heated seats (and steering sometimes) for 5 minutes or so before switching the climate system on which saves fuel.

What would be the best alternative for not having a spare tire? What could be done to have this problem solved? I’m pretty concerned as it can be a problem if the tire deflates while on the road!

Have a '23 Ridgeline and it has a heated windshield. I just got a '24 Sport Touring and was disappointed it didn't have it, especially since Honda offers it in other models (and, from what I've read, in Canada). The garage door opener, or the lack of it, is annoying. It feels like a bit of a cash grab. The various proximity sensors seem hyper-sensitive. Otherwise - super happy with it. And...thanks for clearing up why the engine was running on cooler days (we live in Minnesota). That makes complete sense.

@yvonneclem351

10 күн бұрын

I bought a 24 Ridgeline RTL. I wish it had the front end sensors that the CRV Sport Touring does. It would make it a lot easier when I have to park behind someone that has one of the big extended trailer hitches

The side mirrors don’t fold in when you park though

Almost at 10k miles with ours and love it. Only issue has been the backup camera going black and white

@one_hoop

14 күн бұрын

That has to be software? What did the dealer say about the camera?

@GarzaDiesel

14 күн бұрын

@@one_hoop They said it was normal. Doesn’t do it all the time. Will bring it up again during next service maybe another tech will know about it

@one_hoop

14 күн бұрын

@@GarzaDiesel Doesn't seem normal to me! Could it be a low-light setting to increase contrast?

@GarzaDiesel

14 күн бұрын

@@one_hoop that sounds more likely. I’ve only noticed it when extremely sunny

I bought a 2024 CRV hybrid sport and I am very happy with it. I would go with an L if I had to do it over. The trim level is a little nicer but they are identical mechanically.

Thanks for the video. I would have included "10-month owner's perspective" in the title. The audio levels could have been a bit higher. I appreciated your user's perspective! I would have hoped for better real world mileage in town. Would you speculate that Pittsburgh's hills are too steep to capture full energy from regen braking, and resort to physical breaking? Also, do you do much parallel parking? Backup cam fairly standard?

@CoolStuffGuysLike

14 күн бұрын

Thanks! I normally get about 32-35mpg around here which is really great considering the conditions. All of our other vehicles get substantially worse than the EPA estimates with the hills and stop and go. Once in a while the battery will be full towards the bottom of a hill and will mostly stop regen-ing. That only seems to happen if it is already past about 2/3 at the top of the hill. There is no perceivable difference when it transitions, but you will notice if you are watching the Regen meter. The backup cam is great it is a fairly wide angle so you can see quite a ways left and right. You can change it in the settings to narrow the field of view also if you want. It will also warn you if a car is approaching from the side, like if you are backing out of a parking spot at a grocery store and a car is coming.

I’m actually curious if its pretty easy to change the battery out since its easy to access. The thing that bugs me is that you don’t have a spare tire. That’s pretty rough.

@CoolStuffGuysLike

Ай бұрын

I think from a labor perspective it should be. It is around 300 volts with the ability to discharge amps very rapidly, so you would definitely want to respect that fact and take appropriate precautions

@davidanderson8469

15 күн бұрын

@@CoolStuffGuysLike Maybe 2026 Honda will engineer a spot for a spare.

On the remote, press unlock once, press it again and hold and it will open all the doors and moonroof. Great for cooling down the car. Can be disabled in the settings. Pull the door handle to reveal the hidden door keyhole. The door arm rests are a bit hard to me. No 360 camera. No ventilated seats. But I think the ride is great and I get 43mpg on my commute. I put my keyfob in a faraday cage when not used.

@CoolStuffGuysLike

Ай бұрын

Oh yeah, that is cool. I think you mean "open all the windows", lol. I actually find that my CRV, which is urban gray with black interior, doesn't get nearly as hot as my Subaru which is white with beige interior, so I don't end up using that feature much. I am wondering if the glass is more uv protected, or maybe the battery does some periodic venting (to keep cool) which also helps the cabin keep cool.

@Eclipse807

Ай бұрын

@CoolStuffGuysLike lol, yeah, windows not doors. I live in the south and we'll see how hot it gets this summer. I thought about getting the front window clear tinted to block infrared rays.

Best suv in the row ..i like it elegant and durability brand honda ❤❤

I just got a 2024 sport touring & I love it. I had a 300 hp car before so it feels sluggish. The mileage is great but drops significantly going uphill. I lose 50 miles on a tank going to Tahoe once

@hi-line8195

Ай бұрын

agreed, I have this too. The hills are the biggest downside. but cost/benefit is still there considering gas mileage

Leaning towards this vehicle for a hybrid! Wondering how the 2025 is and if i should wait for that

@poppag9326

17 күн бұрын

My dealer here in NJ has 2025's out already, I didn't see much difference from ny 2024.

No spare tire = no road trips = deal breaker here. And no, we don't want to have an aftermarket spare tire in a bag taking up space in the cargo area. Otherwise a fantastic Hybrid.

@davidanderson8469

15 күн бұрын

Thank you. 2025 doesn't have a spare either. Maybe in 2026 the body will be built around the battery. No spare+ flat anxiety like the range anxiety of e-cars.

@naughtysauce4323

13 күн бұрын

​@@davidanderson8469 You can blame the EPA for that. These car companies are scrambling for ways to save weight to meet their mpg goals.

If I liked my local dealership, I would consider one.

Lovely big car, however in the UK it seems to be a bit overpriced, the one demo'd on YT was circa £55k which is a massive jump from previois CRVs. Honda appear to be going premium, it would be interesting to see if the cabin etc, actually feels premium.

Catalytic converter seems like an odd location considering the heat.

I bought a 2023 crv exl in April 2023 and was not satisfied with the gas mileage...traded it in April 2024 for a 2024 crv exl hybrid....big improvement...happier now

@josepharmato8032

18 күн бұрын

Well, that 23 came with a lawn mower engine. What did you expect???

I have 2017 fiesta hb and i am thinking to het hybrid SUV. between rav4 and crv sport hybrid. Love road trips. I like to lay down rear seats and sleep in the car. Spare tire might be alittle problem but i can get one and out it there. I dont think it will cost much of a space. I wish Austin honda dealers has some low apr.

I’ve have never changed out a transmission - bad comparison to cost of changing battery.

One question reviewers don’t talk about is when you are on highway how much passing power since it runs on one gear gas engine

@CoolStuffGuysLike

Ай бұрын

It seems like plenty of passing power to me. I often have trouble keeping it under 80 on the freeway since it is so smooth.

@TranTek

Ай бұрын

⁠thanks, it is awesome the way you described the engine design like a mechanics i am just waiting for Honda to release the plug in version cuz it has 17.7 kwh batteries vs 1.4 kwh

@afcgeo882

Ай бұрын

In a regular car you’re in the overdrive gear on the highway anyway.

@TranTek

Ай бұрын

@@afcgeo882you don’t get my point, regular car, when you floor it, it down shift to get you power to pass on highway. If Hybrid switched to only 2.0 engine, then it will not have any power to over take

I own a '23 CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring and am still watching this. 😂 Btw, I routinely get ~40 mpg on average and I've put 13K miles on it since I purchased it exactly a year ago.

Because this uses fixed direct drive at high speeds, I read that it can run out of steam on uphill climbs. True?

@CoolStuffGuysLike

Ай бұрын

I have not experienced that and I live in a very hilly area. I also notice, even on the highway, that it will sometimes go into EV mode, so I think even at high speeds the electric motors will contribute. I'll have to watch and see when it shows the engine to be coupled to the wheels (a little gear symbol on the power flow screen), if I am still seeing the battery charge fluctuate. What does sometimes happen on a big long hill is that the EV battery will get low enough to need recharged while the CRV is already working hard, so the engine rpms will run noticeably high when that happens. Normally you won't hear the engine at all unless you are flooring it, but on a big long hill you will once in a while. This will make it feel like it is working hard (which it is). If you were towing more than the 1000lb limit, I could see it really slowing you down.

@angusmacdonald5300

Ай бұрын

It runs out of battery pretty fast on a gradient. The car doesn’t run out of steam as much as the gas engine get noisy like it’s straining which it isn’t - it’s just the way the “e-CVT” transmission works

@harrytej

Ай бұрын

@@angusmacdonald5300will the car stop if it runs out if battery? Can engine not provide power for generator to drive the car? Will the horsepower drop to

@angusmacdonald5300

Ай бұрын

@@harrytej no it won’t stop, it just doesn’t get that boost from the battery and on a long gradient the engine has to work harder just to keep the car moving and not much torque left over for keeping the battery supplied with power

@hukmai

Ай бұрын

Funnily enough Toyotas ecvt, which is not a traditional cvt, is more similar to a cvt. Hondas direct drive system is essentially the i3 Rex with the ability to drive the wheels through 2 clutches ( low and high for 2023). Hondas system very simple compared to toyotas and drives more like a electric vehicle than a hybrid, which the only way it drives under 50mph as a serial hybrid. This is where you see the delta between honda and toyotas systems. Toyotas ecvt will always be splitting power but with different "ratios" from the planetary gears. Where as hondas system is one of their generators with "Normal, Eco, and Load mode" that can drive the wheels. As some have mentioned hills are a jarring. This varies based on grades up or down; as you mentioned Atkinson engines trade power for efficiency when going up hill torque is needed to pull the vehicle up so in these instances the electric motor has more torque vs Atkinson engine meaning the engine will decouple from the wheels to generate power directly to electric motors aka coffee grinder mode When going downhill for along time the engine will spin up to burn off extra electicity it can't store in the 1.3 kwh battery. The plus side is blended brake feel is the same regardless in battery state of charge. This is why toyotas hybrids have inconsistencies in brake feel as the ecvt is alway in connected in parallel to engine + motor so when the battery is full no regen braking can occur so friction brakes are used

The Ridgeline, Pilot and Passport offer fog lights, does that mean the CRV headlights are superior?

@CoolStuffGuysLike

Ай бұрын

I don't think it means anything. I suspect if your fog lights got accidentally turned off for a year you would never notice with these modern headlights. I imagine they just design the reflector behind the bulb in a way that provides the same coverage. The CRV headlights are also a few inches lower to the ground than any of those models which would make it a little easier to cover that part of the road.

I like it. One thing I don't like is the lack of a spare for it.

Will these have issue with injectors being plugged up by carbon?

@CoolStuffGuysLike

Ай бұрын

I don't think the injectors typically get plugged on direct injection, but the intake valves do get caked in carbon, since the gas is no longer spraying on them and washing them. This is better than most direct injection engines thanks to the Atkinson cycle. It leaves the intake valve open for the first portion of the compression stroke, which blows some of the fuel/air mix into the intake port and across the valve. On the next intake stroke, microseconds later, it is sucked back into the cylinder and back across the valve again. The engine also runs about half as much as a non-hybrid would. So at 100k miles, your engine may have as many run hours as a 50k mile non-hybrid engine.

@afcgeo882

Ай бұрын

@@CoolStuffGuysLikeThis is the Honda 2.0 NA engine and it has port injection, not direct. You’ll also find it in the Civic and HRV, just in Otto cycle instead of Atkinson.

@afcgeo882

Ай бұрын

This is a port injection engine, so no.

@anaveragehuman2937

22 күн бұрын

@@afcgeo882 These 2.0 engines are very different and why CSGL called out the CRV Atkinson engine as possibly keeping valves cleaner than regular otto direct injection motors. Pretty much the only things in common ae the number of cylinders and number of ports. Car Care Nut shows off the hybrid system - kzread.info/dash/bejne/pYRqstJrgre6eso.html NAUS shows off his Civic 2.0 Hatch - kzread.info/dash/bejne/pYRqstJrgre6eso.html Just looking at the engine bays, the engine blocks, the head configuration, totally different generations. Civic 2.0 vs CR-V Hybrid BorexStroke - 86.0x85.9 vs 81.0x96.7 Displacement - 1996 vs 1993 Compression - 10.8:1 vs 13.9:1 Fuel Injection - Multiport vs Direct among other things like valves, belts, etc

I really liked the look of the CRV , but we ended up with a 2024 Rav 4 Hybrid Limited instead.

If they just gave this unit the tech and interior of the new santa fe then its game over

I have a 23 Hybrid Sport and I feel for the price the CR-V is the worst buy. It also ranks near the bottom compared to the other hybrids in fuel economy. I see poor fuel economy in Morgantown on the hills driving in town. On the interstate I can see okay fuel but nothing to the epa estimates. I hate the lack of features including one that a Washington Honda salesman told me was unsafe, remote start with my phone. I want a way to start the car so it’s warm mainly when leaving work. I park a long distance from the hospital I work at and at my other job the key fob remote start is so bad I can’t start my car when it’s a stone’s throw from me. It’s crazy how far behind Honda is and the price they are charging. The wipers seem to use an excessive amount of fluid and it runs out. The seats are uncomfortable. Lacking Sirius in the 37k price range is really a joke. My USB for wired CarPlay is so bad it shows bad USB often and the tiny 7in display is poor quality and cuts off a lot. FM radio doesn’t work and when the USB doesn’t work I sit in silence most commute times. The space seems large but for some reason I feel like I lost more space moving to the CR-V from the 2020 Civic. The Civic felt spacious and had more convenient storage options esp up front in regards to just cord management since Honda is still showing how slow it is to move to wireless options. I wish Honda offered the old days version of XM where it’s ready and you paid for the installation of the piece for factory since the app is so unreliable and poor quality and cell service isn’t very great in the area I live in Morgantown and traveling to Pittsburgh AT&T has the worst speeds and coverage. It’s worse when k travel through WV to home or just to visit friends in Charleston and DC the app just becomes completely unusable. Having the option would be nice since Honda is trying to nickel and dime options found as standard in its competitor cars like Tucson or Sportage and RAV4. Honda has had a bad rep when it comes to Xi charging and sounds like it has hit gotten better. The parts Honda uses for wireless charging are the cheapest in the industry. Causing phones to overheat or not charge at all. I’d like the option to store my phone or at least charge it wirelessly but the new design interior kind of keeps you from doing that. I had a Mag safe vent holder that worked well and I can’t use it in the CRV. I’ve tried sticky suction options for the dash and they fall off since the dash isn’t flat almost like Honda doesn’t want you to have a spot for your phone. Even in the cubby it slides all around and has been damaging my cases. Honda just did a poor job and the up charging for their slipping product line up needs to change. I’ve been dealing with my stereo issues since I got it and Honda has been awful helping.

Just a heads up. The CRV has an electric heater. The reason the engine runs is that the heater drains the battery faster. Thus, the gas engine runs more. A heat pump is a different thing that only applies to EV's its a heat scavenging device. Every one talks about how great "heat pumps" are. The fact is that when its really cold they are useless since their benefits below 32F rapidly decrease.

You do not see the indicator i😢n the side mirror from the driver perspective.

I have a CRV touring hybrid 2023 in Canada. The one thing I do not like is the intermittent rain sensing wipers. They seem to have mind of their own unrelated to the realties of the intensity of the rain that is actually hitting the screen. annoying. Other than that it is great vehicle. The phone charging pad is hit and miss. not a big fan.

Great car - but No Spare = disqualifier for consideration

@yvonneclem351

10 күн бұрын

There are other cars now that only have an inflator… like a Dodge Charger. It’s not a good trend among car manufacturers

You've owned 9 cars at what seems to be 34 years of age?!

@CoolStuffGuysLike

29 күн бұрын

Lol I am 39. My first 10 years of driving I drove older cars and put a lot of miles on, so I got a new one every few years. I grew up in the country so I had a couple field trucks before I was 16 and had a few project trucks that I later sold

Honda can cover most driving ranges with a powerful motor, but unlike Toyota, it cannot use the power of the engine and motor simultaneously. This means that either the battery gets charged or the engine provides power, not both at the same time, which results in slightly worse fuel efficiency compared to Toyota. Additionally, due to direct injection, it seems inevitable that carbon will accumulate on the intake valves. However, I still think it's a sufficiently good setup.

@afcgeo882

Ай бұрын

The first point is true, but the second is not. The 2.0 is a port injection engine.

@KD-fe7pb

Ай бұрын

@@afcgeo882 nope you can easily find official source that new crv use 2.0 atkinson cycle direct injection.

@KD-fe7pb

Ай бұрын

@@afcgeo882 Nope, it is Direct injection atkinson cycle engine.

Are the seats firm or soft?

@TCPULLEY

Ай бұрын

I have a Sport Touring. The seats are not hard or overly soft. They’re very comfortable. It’s a great SUV. You should take one out for a test drive.

@davidandrews8007

6 күн бұрын

I find the rear seats are more comfortable.

No spare because Honda crammed the battery into the gasser body. Maybe 2026 will find a spare tire in the rear. Still no spare on the 2024 Hybrid.

I have bought the 2023 model crv hybrid sport but honestly i completely hate the raving sound this car gives and i feel the disconnect between the gas pedal and the car’a torque or output specially going uphills or steep roads… if you have any of such crv hybrid just try some uphills then you’ll easily understand what I’m talking about here…

Shocking 😂

Where are the foglights? 😂

@MrDilbert111

Ай бұрын

I found with LED headlights that you don’t really need foglights

@CoolStuffGuysLike

Ай бұрын

I would agree. The headlights are insanely bright and focused. My only complaint with the LED headlights is that there is a big contrast between the area it lights and the area that isn't lit, which makes it a little more difficult to see something like a deer that is off to the side and possibly heading towards the road. A halogen, with a traditional reflector seems to more generically light the frontal area vs such a crisp beam of light.

@afcgeo882

Ай бұрын

@@CoolStuffGuysLike”Insanely bright and focused” is EXACTLY what you don’t want in the fog. You want yellow (the wavelength cuts through better) and diffused lights in foggy conditions.

how useful is the parking sensor ?

CVT is a huge problem.

It’s under powered imo. I went with the 23 Accord Touring over the CRV Sport Touring. The AWD makes it heavier with the weight and when you drive both back to back. The Accord feels better power to weight ratio than the CRV.

My garage door can operate from the phone.

I haave a new crv 2024 buy in april on 25. I m very disheart because my car problem fuel injector pump previous 10days my crv on dealerahip. Only 7000km drive

I also have the 2024 hybrid L. So far in a little over a month I love everything about it except the stupid phone charger. Great informative video!

@billseiler4952

Ай бұрын

Yeah….that phone charger is the worst

Android Auto and Honda YES YES YES ... Honda acts like they don't know what your talking about I have talked to the dealership and they wont talk to you about t he hidden menus!!! But I found them

wireless charging pad... pointless a wasted space

@sm1thie

21 күн бұрын

I understand and partially agree. But I use my charging pad to charge my earbuds while in the case.

AAA won’t do be much help Sunday afternoon in Wyoming

Hands down RAV4 XSE Hybrid will be the clear winner..!! Sorry Honda - it is a long way to catch up😂😂😂

@CoolStuffGuysLike

21 күн бұрын

I will be curious about the next gen Rav 4. The current is a 2018 platform which is starting to feel pretty out dated. After driving both, the Honda just felt a lot more refined. The Rav 4 has issues with the high voltage cable corroding which is a problem for me, since we are right in the rust belt and plan to keep the car long past the warranty. The Rav 4 Prime is really awesome, but is quite a bit more money, SUPER hard to get, and still feels like a two generations old car on the inside.... But it was a real serious contender when I was looking at the Hondas. Frankly if I am buying a hybrid, it is going to be a Honda or a Toyota, since they have both been doing it for about 25 years now.

@KSMP442

16 күн бұрын

Well - Toyota is the world leader on hybrid car technology. The highvoltage connection rust issue had been addressed. They opened up the shell so that the water splash will naturally drain out. Moreover the rust was a problem In Canada where they heavily salt the roads. Anyway good luck with the Honda hybrid car. Also Honda CRV hybrid do not have a spare tire in the trunk. If you have a flat, that can’t be fixed with the repair kit in the car you may have to wait for AAA to rescue you and tow the car to a repair shop. Just saying

Towing capacity is soo low

@CoolStuffGuysLike

Ай бұрын

It is a shame really. The brakes are GREAT, and so is the power so I am surprised it is not at least 2000lbs. In the scenario that.tne battery is fully charged, like if you go for a long huge hike, it will rely fully on the mechanical brakes and no longer do regenerative braking. I think this is why. 9/10 times it could tow fine, but on a huge downhill it will be eating brakes

Aluminum block are stuff you should worry about 😂, You over heat that car you can kiss your engine goodbye!!!

The CRV lacks ventilated seats, a 360-degree camera, a panoramic sunroof, a fully digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment system, and a spare tire that its competitors have and less price compared to what Honda is charging.

@CoolStuffGuysLike

Ай бұрын

It does but I'm not sure any of those things really matter that much. I actually prefer the actual needle on the speedometer over a digital speedometer and don't need a infotainment screen larger than 9 inches or a 360 degree camera. The Honda has a reputation of reliability but also driveability and the resale values on Hondas are very high. The Rav 4 is comparable in price but substantially more out dated and less "driver focused", so if reliability is #1, the Rav 4 would be for you. The Hyundai Tucson on paper checks all the technology boxes but it is a Hyundai, so resale is poor and the reputation of long term reliability is not good. If you plan to trade before the warranty is up, the Hyundai is probably great though. Personally having owned a half a dozen brands, I find Hondas to be one of the more well built feeling brands and lowest long term cost of ownership.

@Brayant25

Ай бұрын

​@@CoolStuffGuysLikeit does not have it. Kia and Hyundai has a 10yr/100000miles warranty on power train. So that is covered also, Honda is charging alot for less feature so obviously the resale will be high than the Koreans. Most people dont drive their cars until the wheels fall off anymore. The drive it an average of 10yrs.

@angusmacdonald5300

Ай бұрын

The gas engine gets very noisy when the tiny battery runs out of power on steep or long gradients. I traded mine in after 1500 miles. I got 27 mpg combined - no where near the 37 claimed. I used the regen braking as much as possible and hardly ever used the sport mode.

@jasontownsend5346

Ай бұрын

Honda is behind the game not sure why

@v.maharaj3365

Ай бұрын

And, foglights.

hope it is better than my 24 sport touring hybrid. what a pc of junk. Thing will not go up hills to save its life or mine. Arizona is nothing but hills. Trying to go up a long hill with 2 slow tractor trailer lanes. Can't get the car to go over 52-53 mph. the tack jumps to way over 7500 rpms and sounds like it is going to blow up. a fiat blew by me like I was sitting still. tractor trailers behind me flashing their lights and laying on the horns. Finally made it over the grade with white knuckles and shaking like a leaf. I have never felt a car soooo underpowered. I went to the dealer the next morning and the guy just laughed saying that is the way they perform,and unless it is showing codes on the dash, not a thing they can do. Have already started the search for another car 1 Reply

after years of oil delusion problem I can't trust honda turbo engines anymore . v6 only.

So you can’t put “headers” on it? Damn lameo 😂😂

To much "probably " in the video. Parts made in China with Honda logo . Thanks so much , but NO.

no spare tire, cheap looking interior and under powered ... sigh

@chiburu_uchinanchu

Ай бұрын

no spare is a deal breaker for sure

@jamesoosterbaan556

Ай бұрын

Amen. That’s why I moved away from honda

@chiburu_uchinanchu

Ай бұрын

@jamesoosterbaan556 I have a 2018 hrv. on my 3rd battery, already had to replace my condenser, auto mix motor and internal antenna. this is absolutely my last honda

@danielgreensides8463

29 күн бұрын

Literally the first thing buddy said in the video was that it had plenty of power 😂 you're clearly a spoiled little bitch if you think that's a cheap looking interior. Whine some more dude 😢😢😢

@lifeofrichard

19 күн бұрын

⁠unfortunately most car makers are removing the spare tire.

Tiguan is better

Knock off the hyperbole. It's NOT "shocking."

. ⚪️🩶⚪️ CR-V ⚪️🩶⚪️ . 🏆 In the name of God 🏁 . . 👻 god bless 🕺🏻 .