Ended up going with the CR-V hybrid over my first choice, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. The mileage around town is quite good.

Can we talk about the fact that Mark turned right, instead of left... Mind. Blown.

It's the kind of vehicle that America wants: reliable, functional, comfortable, and economical. It doesn't matter that it's a snore to drive. Decent tunes and comfort win out. Better late than never guys. You are still the kings of automobile reviews on the Internet. Full stop.

It certainly looks much better than before.

I had a 2017 CRV then I bought the Sport Touring in May. It's feels like a class above the last gen. It does everything i ask it to. I avg, 36-40 in city driving. Took 2 back-to-back 500 miles trips shortly after purchase and got 28 mpg w/ the cruise set at 80. Seats are great for an all-day trip. No need to have any reservations about your purchase.

I think the new CRV looks freaking nice af.

I purchased this same trim, coming from owning BMWs for years and sick of the cost of ownership and reliability issues. Yes, this is not a BMW, not even close in terms of the driving dynamics. However, the trade off to me is worth it. Mark nailed it-this just does everything well as a practical vehicle. Super happy with it.

Honda's current design language is on point imo. Cars (including previous year Hondas) have gotten too busy and aggressive looking for my taste lately. It's nice to see Honda pull back and make more clean, understated but nice looking vehicles again.

This is just about the best “daily” for a sports car owner. Keep the princess in the garage and stack the miles, kids, fast food stops, dogs, and everything else into one of these.

I love the interior now. Can't go wrong with a CR-V. Kinda boring but it's a Honda. They are so damn reliable.

Still loving my 06 but the styling on the new ones is much better than many of the previous generations

My wife has a 2017 CR-V and we love it! Seriously, the most easiest car I have ever driven. Truly a Comfortable Runabout Vehicle!

The looks of this vehicle are really impressive. Does anyone else agree that this will age really well?

My brother in law bought this. Very good car for all those points. Practical, comfortable, plenty of features/tech

I drove from Las Vegas to Anchorage in my 2023 in 5 days with 56 hours total driving time and it totally crushed it

Currently own a 3-series and this CRV Hybrid. There is nothing wrong with carving corners on Monday and being blissfully transported on Tuesday. Sometimes you want a spa experience over Gran Turismo. It's an excellent vehicle... perfectly and luxuriantly numb. When I need to plan my day-CRV. When I want to escape my day-BMW. Both have their benefits.

I honestly will say the 2023-24 remodel looks so darn good compared to my 2021. I bought this car to be boring on purpose. I was tired if driving cramped, severely under powered compact sedans/ hatchbacks. Im 29 no spouse or kids. I just wanted comfort because I'm basically an old soul. I wanted room for friends/ and family, room for road trips, room for the occasional Ikea run. It completes my basic average lifestyle without breaking budget and for that I absolutely love Honda for this vehicle.

Picked one up for my mother earlier this year. Best parts for me are the good blend of power/economy, rear cargo space, and simple interior design. CVT will always be odd for me personally, but as a daily it checks all the boxes of getting from A to B with content.

Bought the 23 sport touring 6 months ago, 12k miles later it's been a good car so far. It does everything well and shoots above it's class with refinement. Feels like a German vehicle on the inside.

Thank you Honda for keeping physical controls.

Love my 2024 crv sport hybrid. As a commuter of 25-30k miles every year this is a perfect appliance. No it’s not the Type R, it’s not trying to be. Just get in, get where you’re going with all your stuff and don’t worry about it. Great review guys!

13k on my ‘23 Sport Touring. Their description is spot on. Not exciting, but I like getting in it every day. Best seat I’ve had in years. Smooth, quiet, economical, reasonable driving experience. I can’t imagine not having one of these. One beef: Bugs are really tough to get out of the plasticky nooks and crannies on the front end.

Love your channel and yes I bought the sport touring. I actually love it and think it's pretty fun to drive as long as you realize it's not a racecar. Plus great mpg for an SUV.

I still think it’s funny that this is a “midsize cuv” in the states. In europe it’s a behemoth

I bought nearly the identical model to the one you guys have, about a month ago. Have 3100 miles on it. My job requires me to drive about a thousand miles a week so I spend an inordinate amount of time driving and I have to say, between the seat and the driver assist features, the miles just melt away. So effortless to drive hundreds of miles a day. The sport mode can be a legit amount of fun and livens up an otherwise sedate driving experience. I’ve seen up to 45 MPG and I get about 500 miles to a tank. Filled up my tank with the gauge cluster telling me I had 5 miles left to go; only put a bit over 12 gallons in it (14 gal tank) so I still had over 60 miles of range. Could push a tank to 550 I think without much issue. Great vehicle that I will be keeping for the next several years

i just bought one the handling is buttery smooth!! averaging 38-40mpg

We have this car (Sport Touring Hybrid). Tried it against the RAV4 and the Pilot. The only thing I don’t like is the asynchronous engine revving. Otherwise, it’s super comfortable and my family of 5 prefers it for shorter trips.

My little brother once told me that the CRV is the perfect car for someone who absolutely doesn't care about driving and it's totally stuck with me

Really appreciate that ya'll are putting in the effort for good HDR. Looks great.

As an 11th Gen Civic owner, I 100% agree with this. The current Honda lineup is excellent, it's not the most exciting, but it's really refined and well thought out.

I had a 2020 QX50 company vehicle and switched over to one of these in May. It’s a lot more refined compared to the Infiniti, which is a class above this.

The thing the CRV does perfectly is fade into the background, so you can be alone with your intrusive thoughts on the drive home. It's fantastic.

This is the one I'd buy in the segment after the CX-5/CX-50. I dont care how NPC it is, it works, its reliable and its super practical.

4K HDR Savage Geese on the Alienware QD-OLED is wildin'

For someone like my wife, who will be looking to move on from her 2015 CRV, this is perfect. It's nicer, more refined with a better interior, and I'm sure she'll love it as much as her 2015. She loves her 2015, and with 100k on the clock, it drives like new. For a daily, we're big fans of Honda. No need to be "sporty" or edgy, just comfortable, reliable, competent transportation that doesn't break the bank.

When SG didn't find any issue in a car then it has to be a great car!

For the last week every morning I see a brand spanking new crv get on the freeway at like 5am without its lights on (it's pretty dark out), just has the running lights lighting the road in front of it. Good times.

We have one. I love it. Honda really did a great job on this generation. Just wish they would make the rear turn signals LED like the fronts.

When Mark turned right instead of left, I felt a distortion in the Force.

As a car guy, who had everything from 427 big block to turbo 4 Japanese sports car to bi turbo v6 german and no longer into cars, I can see the appeal of this and Toyota equivalent. I’m in the stage of life where I don’t give a fuck about what I drive nor have the time to spend around cars. This seems like a perfect tool to get me to places so I can do things that matters.

The best looking of the NPC cars, and another great review from Savage Geese!

Having ordered mine before it was released I'm really happy they did such a good job.

Kudos Honda. No piano black, physical controls and not all in a damn 40” screen

Excellent review! It makes me look forward to the 2024 Civic Hybrid that much more!

Really enjoy your engineering breakdown. Your the only folks that do that and in most reviews by others it is missing especially on the safety front. As an owner of a 23 CR-V 1.5 I can agree with your overall review. Honda still seems to be skimping on certain features on top trims. 360 camera pano roof

Big time Honda fan boy. I have owned a Civic, Accord's, Odyssey and CRV'S over the years all new. We still have our 2017 CRV touring. Last April we purchased a 2023 CRV Sport Hybrid. It is definitely a step up from the 2017. I have only one gripe that i wont let Honda off the hook for. In 2022 they did not include a spare tire when retrofitting the 5th gen Honda to a Hybrid saying they couldn't fit it in because it was the older platform. Now, with a total redesigned 6th generation vehicle they still did not include a spare. LOVE the car, but if Toyota can put a spare tire in a Hybrid, so can you Honda. See ya on the road. 😊

Bought one of these last fall. We love it.

I came in here on a bright and bushy-tailed on a Friday morning hoping to see some sweet Patagonia. Thank you! Have a great weekend!

I like the exterior far better than any previous CRV. The boxier shape would make me less embarrassed to be seen driving this. If I just needed a boring reliable hauler for a family of 4, I think this would be near top of the list.

I felt the same way. I sat in one I wasn’t excited or thrilled but thought very practical. I also didn’t feel crammed in there and great cargo space with some adaptability. Wasn’t thrilled hybrid has no spare tire but they said the run flat was good. I’m still shopping but for the price point, this is what I’ll most likely get. I can’t justify buying a more exciting suv for double the price when they’ll both last same amount of time. I tend to drive my cars as long as I can. I have a 20 year old Honda Element with 300k mileage and still runs like new with some little quirks that come with age and mileage. I’m use to practical, adaptable, and space with good gas mileage.

I’ve owned several generations of CRV’s & sometimes the new iteration loses features: 1. No spare tire (in an SUV?) All the CRVs I have owned had flat tires at some point in time. It was ALWAYS lifesaving to have a spare. 2. No self folding rear seats- my 2012 CRV can self fold the rear seats at the pull of a handle. This was great! 3. No fog lights- I have also found this useful in getting less tunnel vision in areas that were dark, with no street lights. It’s useful seeing where the edge of the road is, a safety issue. 4. No Honda picnic table- It was just so cool to whip that out that made people’s eyes large- a surprise wow factor. Evolution is not a straight line. Sort of like Microsoft products.

Great! I'm waiting for this review.

The hybrid is a well done vehicle 👍.

I love your reviews. thank you!

Absolutely love my 2024 CRV Hybrid Touring. It rides like a dream and is so comfy. Test drove a 2019 Rav4 and didn't like it at all. My husband had to squeeze into the drivers seat and still had the steering wheel right on top of him. Drove the CRV and loved it immediately.

Just brought ours home this past Monday, and this review helped give me confidence that we were making a good choice in a sea of options. We couldn't find fault with it and it's good to know that you guys didn't either.

Sometimes there's not much to say other than well done.

I recently purchased a Sony A80K Oled. My god, I now watch your reviews on my TV. The quality of your videos is so damn good I’m rewatching all my favorites. The attention to detail in your work is amazing. I’m always getting surprised by it. Keep it up guys.

Love your reviews.

I like this new Crv for a family & road-trip car. But my buddy bought the exact Ive you drove & said it’s feels so slow like it can’t get out of its own way. I’m still glad we bought a Outback XT Touring, it’s sleeper quick, I like the brown Napa leather and it gets good mpg. 👍🏻

I don't even care that much about this CR-V tbh. What I really want is for Honda to either make a 1.5T or 2.0 Hybrid HR-V. That vehicle is "just right" sized and looks amazing. It's just completely nerfed by its sole 2.0L NA engine option.

I really enjoy your channel, this is like the first video of yours I’ve watched. You stand out from other personalities because you give me the impression you don’t have one, in the best way possible.

HDR? NICE! Thank you! I don't understand why more channels don't use HDR. This makes such a difference!

Every time I see one of these, there's a mom behind the wheel. It's like the new minivan. Always going under the speed limit. Driving like there's kids in back.

Honda CR-V Hybrid. Exactly what the universe needed.

perfectly normal vehicle. the kind that will get u from Monday to Friday with the least hassle and just be as transparent as it possibly could. i like it.

Just bought the '24 Sport version in white/black trim and its just a beauty. Fun suv to drive too.

Do you guys publish the full technical slide decks online? You are the only channel that does these and I love it! Btw paddle shifter control over regenerative braking levels can make the hybrid CRV an engaging drive. My wife would never row a manual gearbox, but we both love to maximize MPG with the paddle shifters. You can still connect with the new school, efficienct drivetrain. Wish reviews would give it a shout out.

I bought one a month ago and I love it.

I like the looks. Taillights and front end taking some cues from the nice Volvo designs of the last few years.

reviews are always about fun, power, handling, as if the roads were winding and if they were, the speed limit ruins it all. in reality all we need for our boring commute is a car that is, comfortable, economical, cheap to maintain, reliable.

Boy is a good videographer. Clean clean footage. A treat to watch, thanks for the effort 💪🏻

I really like the 2023 CR-V. Only one problem...my 2009 CR-V refuses to die (or even get the sniffles). So maybe next year Honda!

This is truly one of the cars of all time

Last year I needed a new family car in a hurry (to go with my freshly birthed baby daughter), and ended up going with this CR-V hybrid just because it was so obvious and was getting good reviews. I didn't expect to end up *liking* it, but it turns out to be a fantastic car that I have zero regrets or even minor complaints about. You really hit the nail on the head here.

these guys always gives us bullet proof answers with plenty of straight forward facts, love the video and what a great review-just what we expect from them! thank you guys!

I like Honda's newest cars. They may all sort of be the same inside but the exteriors are now streamlined and better looking. Seems refinement is up. I think the next RAV 4 will match the CRV for refinement as the RAV 4 is the old platform now.

Please do the 2024 Subaru IMpreza.

Best Auto review channel that addresses all the aspects. Bravo!

hahaha I have come to love Mark's humor--pretty sure the NPC meme was applied by him here.

Well they made the Accord much worse without that 2.0t so I honestly think this CRV is going to be my next big move since I’m a new dad. Nothing else to look forward to around $35-40k mark

I test drove one of these last month and I was surprised by how smooth it was compared to my 2020 Acura RDX with it's 10 speed auto... I really liked it. I just can't get over the fact that everyone and their mom has one. I want better gas mileage but don't want to be an NPC. It felt like an Acura compared to my 2013 Honda CRV I had before the RDX.

Loved the "Dead Inside" playlist during the final thoughts

Will take delivery of mine this coming Tuesday, Can't wait to finally drive it.

Does the hybrid Atkinson 2.0L engine have the direct injection only without the port ingestion? If this is the case, it will have carbon build up and very difficult to decarbonise the intake valves.

I know manufacturers are bent on sending absolutely loaded vehicles as media testers, but it's always good to remember the low end of the spectrum. You guys occasionally do a good job of suggesting those. The CR-V LX FWD starts at $29,500; $30,825 after destination. It seems like a lot of car for that price. I wonder if a Car and Driver style "which trim to buy" blurb would be a good thing to have on videos of these commodity cars that are offered in several trims.

Just got a 2024 a few days ago, Sport Touring. I love it, I would never buy a Honda previously, but now they look so much better. I really want to drive again using this car, mostly to maximize MPG. Gone are the days of having fun driving my old 98 Viper GTS, can't have fun in that crap anymore with all the idiots on the road.

I care a LOT about driving, have been in Hondas and Acuras for 40 years, as well as Audi, BMW, and Porsche. My wife just bought a CR-V Sport Hybrid, replacing the TSX wagon we'd been driving for over 10 years, and she is very happy and I love driving it. We were originally (in the winter in WI) getting mid-30's mpg and were disappointed. Over the summer it's been mid-40's mpg and we are no longer disappointed. You have to clear your mind of typical motoring preconceptions when you drive the CR-V hybrid. There is no connection between engine speed and road speed, and if you can let that go and just focus on enjoying getting from point A to point B, it works very well.

This might be one of the best normal cars ever made

But what is it like compared to the STO you reviewed last week?

Great review!!!

I've been seeing these everyhwere and they have been really catching my eye. They have a nice look.

I'm quite surprised that the top-trim doesn't have a 360 camera nor ventilated seats. The previous-gen RAV4 had a 360 camera, and that was a driving factor in why we got it over the CRV.

It's surprising how long it takes for auto manufacturers to finally ditch the piano black in the interiors.

Very nice review. Thorough and detailed. Subscribed... Best review channel... Going to buy a EX-L Hybrid..

Current gen Rav4 and CRV are the ultimate NPC Matrix vehicles. I feel like a free human in my rare spacious Honda Element.

Subscribing to Savage Geese has turned me into the new CR-V - 15% more rigid.

Something to keep in mind. Hybrid crvs don’t have spare tires or even the ability to add one. Accord hybrids don’t have spares but you can add one under the floorboard

Best duo for reviewing cars!

Great video!