Honda e: the EV that electric car haters love // Jonny Smith

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4 жыл бұрын

The Honda e is probably the most fascinating EV without a Tesla badge. In fact it's probably more fascinating, because its design alone captured the attention and desire of legions of car enthusiasts who don't even bloody like electric cars.
This 137 mile range Pokemon faced thing has a 35.5kWh battery pack which can be rapid charged in half an hour at 100kw. 0-62 takes 8.3 seconds with this 150hp launch edition car, but you will be able to option it with 134hp thereafter.
On paper it almost loses in every respect to its plug-in peers, but there's a charm to the £27,000 e, and for some that's enough. Using the power of finance you'll be able to live with one from under £300 a month. Regardless of whether you give a toss about zero emission cars, there is no denying this kind of design is precisely what Honda does best. I hope they do more small, slightly-retro-but-not rear wheel drive cars in the near future. Oh, the power of dreams...
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Lovingly filmed, edited by Mark Taylor-Hankins @inksharkman
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@Whodatbuoy 4 жыл бұрын

This is actually the best shot/Edited/written review of this car to date. Specific to the car and not a cookie cutter review. Keep up the good work the views will roll in eventually.

@paulmichaelfreedman8334 4 жыл бұрын

Well Jonny did already have affinity with this car, unlike anyone else. He got the scoop viewing the prototype with his own eyes couple years back (I also watched that episode just after it was posted). He delivered again by giving us this review :)

@Bakgat777 4 жыл бұрын

Fully agree. Stunning introduction to a wonderful little car. Well done, Jonny! Keep up the good work. I'm off to add "I'm not in Love" by 10cc to my bath time playlist.

@marks-0-0 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed a perfect review. JS is very likeable.

@kptm1 4 жыл бұрын

So true

@iconicstance2994 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@1965vw 4 жыл бұрын

It's so refreshing to see a new car that actually looks happy and sparks joy in people. I'm so tired of seeing such angry, aggressive cars.

@Matthew_M11 4 жыл бұрын

Same, I love how it looks. I always wonder how our urban landscape and design impacts our daily happiness. (Looking at you Lexus RS)

@iMernerner 4 жыл бұрын

we need cute looking cars again :(

@Macmonkey1000 4 жыл бұрын

So true. Unfortunately, as roads become more congested and drivers become more angry and frustrated, many people think they need' a large and aggressive SUV with 'road presence' to cope with it. Sad.

@Matthew_M11 4 жыл бұрын

@@Macmonkey1000 imagine if everyone just got a long in their cute little agile quick electric cars and a few bigger cars for the large families.

@iMernerner 4 жыл бұрын

@@Matthew_M11 jeep TJ sized cute offroaders too

@tandju4922 4 жыл бұрын

They should've called it Honda Kawa-E because it's effing cute

@p_roduct9211 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the pun. :)

@ProjectTheKhan 3 жыл бұрын

love it lol

@GrandMasterAbe 3 жыл бұрын

nah the name is good as is

@Fanaz10 3 жыл бұрын

haha, so true

@lfox02 3 жыл бұрын

That'd be "river-e" so no. But it's a really good pun.

@123Jokkmokk123 2 жыл бұрын

My mum has one of these, so i have, as a result a few miles in it. It has a spectacular interior with all the tech you could need and more. The glass-roof makes the cabin feel spacious and filled with light. The turning-circle takes you by suprise every other corner. The low centre of gravity makes it feel agile and zippy. The 156-bhp makes it suprisigly quick off the lights. Looking at the range, it's easy to dismiss it. DON'T! As a city-car, it's perfect! The Honda E is a nice place to be, and a incredily well-designed automobile. I could not reccomend it higher!

@AQ-101 2 жыл бұрын

I'm jealous 😅

@tommythompsonsurfer 2 жыл бұрын

VERY LOW MILEAGE?????

@bugman5380 3 жыл бұрын

I hope this becomes available in the US one day.

@blardymunggas6884 3 жыл бұрын

Love the look. Just take my wallet and give me 1

@tenzinsmith7991 2 жыл бұрын

25 years!

@maxmaximo3940 2 жыл бұрын

Will NEVER happens cause of the size

@furiousfuryan 2 жыл бұрын

Nah that wouldn't sell in this suburban hellscape

@Brian-om2hh Жыл бұрын

Only one day? Might it not be better if it was on sale every day?

@Jer_Schmidt 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like this design will age incredibly well. It doesn't follow the modern norms of lines & grooves & split C pillars.

@mrbagoly91 4 жыл бұрын

It's basically a MK2 golf but most millenials have no idea what that is

@jianyuhua 4 жыл бұрын

Fashion is a Sin function, it went back and forth

@mrbagoly91 4 жыл бұрын

@@jianyuhua I agree but this isn't revolutionary by any means unless you have zero knowledge of automotive design and history.

@v-raze1823 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrbagoly91 More like a first-generation Civic hatchback.

@peterbelanger4094 4 жыл бұрын

@@v-raze1823 Yes, it is exactly the 70's civic design style. People who were not alive in the 70's don't know just how lame and tacky it was back then. Everything was ugly, ESPECIALLY the cars!

@ashc3765 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t particularly have a interest in EV cars but that thing is a perfect mix of modern and retro styling.

@TcGroenestege 4 жыл бұрын

Same for me man. I kinda dig the design and I've barely said that for any EV on the market. I think the majority just looks dull and overly futuristic in my eyes

@billyshears5569 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah reminds me of a 205 GTI

@ungurdani8346 4 жыл бұрын

HAY SUBSCRIBE

@BjayawesomeBlackDude 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJxxnbGAr9XRlnk.html Yeah but can the little Honda e do this? 😅

@rogerstarkey5390 4 жыл бұрын

@@TcGroenestege Futuristic /dull? Really?

@ImMIRADOR 3 жыл бұрын

The interior is amazing. I love that they kept *some* buttons like for A/C and quick volume adjustement.

@JohnSmith-hy1ir 3 жыл бұрын

this is honestly the real successor to the original mini. i absolutely love it.

@ssmufc9941 4 жыл бұрын

Finally a new electric car that doesn’t look overly simplistic and depressing! This car has character!

@ungurdani8346 4 жыл бұрын

HAY SUBSCRIBE

@BjayawesomeBlackDude 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJxxnbGAr9XRlnk.html Yeah but can the little Honda e do this? 😅

@aadi8568 4 жыл бұрын

It's still simplistic, in a good way

@ushdbrr1293 4 жыл бұрын

The interior material of this car looks like too cheap plastic. Like a toy. And the size of the trunk is the size that the hobbit should use. Safety durability is highly suspected, and in the event of a collision, the driver is likely to die on the spot with a probability of over 80%. The biggest problem with this car is battery capacity and it is suitable for golf carts. The capacity and maintenance of the battery are the most important issues when purchasing an electric car.

@moog247 3 жыл бұрын

This is a classic example of why you are one of the best car reviewers out there - all the detail and the quirkiness, you just get it... thanks for the effort you put into this, was a really enjoyable watch.

@TheLateBrakeShow 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David - that is a really kind thing to say. Much appreciated.

@innerufomaker 3 жыл бұрын

12:31 “this is it, it is that, is it enough for you? Do you still want it? I kinda still do.” 🤣🤣🤣 LOVED IIIIIT DAMN!

@ranewridha120 4 жыл бұрын

This cars design doesnt get enough credit. Its absolutely spectacular, not a wrong line on it.

@peterbelanger4094 4 жыл бұрын

It's a fruity little pussmobile.

@Ben-ry1py 4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, it's refreshing and endearing, it's a shame it isn't as light as it looks though.

@ranewridha120 4 жыл бұрын

Ben yea true, i also wish it had more viable range, or a petrol engine haha i really want one

@ranewridha120 4 жыл бұрын

JF wasnt critizing the EV part. I like EV’s a lot, i just feel the range is too short even for a city car such as this especially considering the weight. Thats why i wish there was a petrol engine version cause this thing would probably give me range anxiety

@entertained... 4 жыл бұрын

@@peterbelanger4094 you're not projecting at all...

@zurielroycedacoco9502 4 жыл бұрын

This is the calmest car review I’ve seen yet

@abuhasifm7448 4 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@shahulshaik1059 4 жыл бұрын

Obviously

@thabang21 4 жыл бұрын

It's so... Japanese

@jonragnarsson 3 жыл бұрын

That's how the car makes you feel. :)

@ajaxsid9034 2 жыл бұрын

The interior looks so aesthetically pleasant and refreshing. With that wood like trimming and that late 80s AC vents. Also the driver's got a decent command with a wide view.

@traceur77 2 жыл бұрын

I always find myself coming back to this review time and time again. I'm not even much of a Honda e fan, but it's always nice to appreciate the quality of the review and editing here. Kudos Jonny

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Toast.

@quackhouseproductions5572 4 жыл бұрын

“How much gas do I have left”? Did I hear that ok.

@noirking6138 4 жыл бұрын

LOL I literally just got to that part and was like "WHAT GAS?!" 🤔

@KevinBE87 4 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah, I was totally expecting him to ask "How much gas do I have left?" after that :D

@SirKGuido 4 жыл бұрын

Finally a Honda that looks like a Honda, not like some anime space ship that they're putting on the roads now!

@SirKGuido 4 жыл бұрын

@Arch - E I can see what you're saying though my point is that Honda built a reputation and a company on simple, elegant, practical, quality vehicles. Going from a minimalistic approach to putting out civics that make the Batmobile look understated has really turned off a lot of people.

@lilchipo6212 4 жыл бұрын

@@SirKGuido The new civics and four door accords are definitely simple, elegant and practical. Im confused what you're talking about honestly, they even make civic sporting hatchbacks for those as well???? if you're implying the type r that was built for specific car enthusiasts and are an absolute hot commodity and even sell for higher than sticker price a majority of the time why wouldn't they keep producing what the people want?

@TheRealJahan 4 жыл бұрын

What’s wrong with an anime space ship 😂🤣

@banjirjir7519 4 жыл бұрын

@Arch - E electric fiat? lol this is first civic,back in 70s

@shroomyesc 4 жыл бұрын

Although perhaps not as charming as this one, the new Jazz coming out is also a lot classier and nicer than Honda's of the late 2010's.

@42crazyguy 3 жыл бұрын

The interior design is sheer perfection. There's no need for the wild transformer angles that we get in so many modern interiors. This car is simple in its design and without pretense and it really resonates. It just looks relaxed and like it's a nice place to be in.

@AhmedSam 3 жыл бұрын

Man, this channel is so much better than other fancy ones. You do exactly what I look for, simple description, pros and cons, compare it on screen to others and thats it. Keep that! Just make it more standardized in terms of comparisons so that its easier to read!

@dawnsonjr.8308 4 жыл бұрын

English person driving a japanese car with german plates in spain, Mr International :P

@NFSDriver 4 жыл бұрын

mister worldwide

@diegohuijbregtsgarcia5102 4 жыл бұрын

This man screams Corona-virus .

@exia1814 4 жыл бұрын

They're british plates?

@nntflow7058 4 жыл бұрын

Too bad they got to get a bit domestic after 2020.

@cs9360 4 жыл бұрын

And danish hygge

@GermanMike89 3 жыл бұрын

Let the japanese do japanese things and we get these kind of masterpieces.

@fortheloveofnoise9298 3 жыл бұрын

Ide be a happy man if they made a 2 door convertible version

@youmakeitreal 3 жыл бұрын

@@fortheloveofnoise9298 they do! have a look at the prototypes video on fully charged! Not sure if we will see it though. If so I'm trading my model Y in on it.

@ADOENDRA 3 жыл бұрын

Come again ! It is a girls tutu .

@marcob1729 3 жыл бұрын

We also get the Civic R. It's kind of a tossup haha

@newforestroadwarrior 3 жыл бұрын

Well, it has the highest price and the lowest range, so hopefully the cuteness will save it

@thefirstbushman 3 жыл бұрын

This review reminds me of the old top gear reviews from back in the day really down to earth and straight with the viewer. Great stuff I just subbed

@paullockwood7219 3 жыл бұрын

Love this thing. It's a winner as far as Ecars go. Excellent channel Johnny. A nice change from all the others.

@edwardbourke02 4 жыл бұрын

"Tell me the range of the car." "Sorry I didn't understand that, try saying 'play the radio' or 'how much gas do I have left'." 😂

@BlueBetaPro 4 жыл бұрын

GAS! In an EV!

@stevenrogers5366 4 жыл бұрын

@@BlueBetaPro why not...! 😂

@USATODAYU 4 жыл бұрын

Or how much juice do i have left.

@notpurnhub7521 4 жыл бұрын

Wonder if it'll tell me when I need to change the oil 🤔

@Ovni121 4 жыл бұрын

@@BlueBetaPro 0 liter left

@HavokTheorem 4 жыл бұрын

The design is so intuitive and well thought out that it actually makes me want to weep. Multiple, elegantly placed HD displays... but the AC controls and volume still have physical buttons. It's like they took the time to actually consider the ergonomics. The cupholder and storage area are ingenious and the modularity is a great takeaway from the things I love about utility vehicles. The power outlets make it even more of an appliance but the driving characteristics look like it would be a joy to drive. Honestly, this is the first EV I've really seen and though, when I have the money I am gonna buy one of these.

@simonreuter7803 4 жыл бұрын

There is only one tiny 'flaw' in the design for me so far: I wished they made the wheels slightly bigger. I just don't like cars with tiny wheels, it makes them look out of proportion (there are definetly worse cars then this), but i love the rest of this car. I would love an option with 18 (or maybe even 19) inch wheels, i dont mind the 5 or 10 km lesser range and the probably slightly bigger turning circle.

@xdmin67 4 жыл бұрын

@@simonreuter7803 17 inch wheels on that size car already looks huge.

@WattsUpDev 4 жыл бұрын

Mantas Sadauskas Exactly there’s no space for 19s

@wOhst 4 жыл бұрын

@@simonreuter7803 18" wheels on a small car like this would look unproportional imo.

@MMMAKER35 3 жыл бұрын

Like many cars coming from Japan, why didnt we (u.s.) get this one? I feel as though a car like this would appeal to people living in NYC, Los Angeles, and other large cramped cities.

@TheLateBrakeShow 3 жыл бұрын

It would brilliant in American cities. I could see it working so well in LA or NYC.

@nimalesaiselvan5310 3 жыл бұрын

It's to small for the states

@chettser 3 жыл бұрын

NimalEsaiselvan check it out next to a new Civic. It looks huge.

@shaclo1512 3 жыл бұрын

because it‘s too expensive for a tiny car.

@geminipinay 3 жыл бұрын

This would have been amazing in San Francisco. The roads are small and space is cramped.

@IamSunkist. 3 жыл бұрын

Really good fluid review man, felt unbiased too... And you're right the start up sound is exactly the intro I 2001 lolol

@DanLekin 4 жыл бұрын

This is not just a car, it's a small living room to relax, watch some movies and play games. Really cool, I like it!

@goktugharta 4 жыл бұрын

13:36 use the 3-point plug in the car to charge the car... boom infinite power🔥

@PaprikaYT 4 жыл бұрын

Elon Musks hate that weird trick!!!!!!!!!!

@KL-zt6jx 4 жыл бұрын

@@PaprikaYT Are "Elon Musks" a new species of rich men in a midlife crisis?

@nothinglessthannumbers 4 жыл бұрын

@@KL-zt6jx absolutely

@luke-vc7re 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always thought in treacherous conditions that it’s hard to see your wing mirrors. This looks like a great solution with really clear camera quality

@markusmaximilian4921 3 жыл бұрын

The interior is so amazing! You have to see it live. It tops many middle and top class interiors. Excellent job by the japanese!

@mathiastwp 4 жыл бұрын

"Biblical rainstorm" or as we call it on the west coast of Norway: Friday.

@Nonixification 4 жыл бұрын

We call it Monday in UK, weird.

@carlosgaspar8447 4 жыл бұрын

storm "gloria" was attributed with at least 6 deaths on jan. 20th.

@spanish111japan 4 жыл бұрын

That Gloria storm left in total about 13 deaths , floodings and wind both caused destruction in many towns and cities

@FinnishCarGuys 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! The E-Honda sales ought to be through the roof in Bergen then.

@adityanovski 4 жыл бұрын

Storm proven e-car then..

@ROKLonewolf 4 жыл бұрын

The design really resembles old Honda Today with a modern twist, which makes me really nostalgic.

@bbbbbbb51 4 жыл бұрын

There's something about that front end that's just perfect.

@peterbelanger4094 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it looks like a civic from the 70's. Doesn't make me nostalgic at all, the civic was a stripped down nothing car back then. This is a lame little car that only gets the british eco-dandies excited. Would you still like it if it wasn't electric?

@markf5314 4 жыл бұрын

Peter Belanger I would but I’ve always liked quirky Japanese cars from Honda and Toyota I mean I currently own a 5 speed Yaris lol

@aviationnetwork7302 4 жыл бұрын

I still got my 1994 Honda Civic Shuttle and it's always been well maintained but its basically had nothing ever go wrong with it-that and the excellent gas miliage are the main reasons I've still got it. Honda have a real talent for making extremely reliable cars. And with the Honda e and my old Honda Shuttle very cute ones too. The styling on that new Honda is so adorable.

@JD-oj5dz 3 жыл бұрын

This is Jonny Smith at his best. Love this video review. Thanks Jonny. Really like the car and I can't believe it was 2017 when the concept was released- really enjoyed your coverage on that back then.

@philld7500 3 жыл бұрын

The tranquillity this film/review exudes is just on another level.

@jacksimmonds1724 4 жыл бұрын

The production value on this is incredible! Really loving the videos so far Johnny, brilliant job

@andrewnorris5415 4 жыл бұрын

The BBC could learn a lot about how to produce this kind of quality on a tiny fraction of their budget.

@Secretlyanothername 4 жыл бұрын

Great work from Mark Taylor-Hankins. It's such a pleasure seeing his production again.

@abflyboy8189 4 жыл бұрын

Jack Simmonds worst car ever. That big screen is a huge distraction .

@jacksimmonds1724 4 жыл бұрын

AB flyboy aight but I don’t remember asking

@jacksimmonds1724 4 жыл бұрын

Dacia Sandero guys lmao imagine getting offended by the word pervert being used about cars

@Poopluvr 4 жыл бұрын

Finally Honda is making a new car that doesn’t look like a crying alien from a low budget video game

@mrantone916 4 жыл бұрын

Yea they def lost their direction. Back on track.

@RWBHere 4 жыл бұрын

But it looks like a startled rabbit. Maybe it's intended to be a girl's car.

@myon- 4 жыл бұрын

the hell is that supposed to mean

@stevenf5902 4 жыл бұрын

Savage x’D

@diegohuijbregtsgarcia5102 4 жыл бұрын

This cracked me up. At least they haven't gone the route Toyota went with the CHR and last Prius

@chirantans2162 3 жыл бұрын

Highly underrated channel. Subbed within 10 minutes into it!

@gamehuis 3 жыл бұрын

This review didn't feel like it was 30 minutes long. It kept me engaged and entertained. Well done sir.

@TheSilverSmitih 4 жыл бұрын

I really want this car. I love its style, especially its headlights and taillights. It looks so good! I want one in the US!

@CharlieBennici 4 жыл бұрын

TheSilverSmith Honestly if it had slightly wider and different wheels, I would buy it in a heart beat

@Scypher0th 4 жыл бұрын

will never happen too many screens and with distracted driving law getting harsher n harsher i do not expect to see big screens in vehicles for very long.

@bamm86 4 жыл бұрын

Scypheroth If this model is popular enough in the markets outside of the U.S., Honda might have good reason to make the necessary mods to the vehicle to fit U.S. regulations.

@darrengriffith9680 4 жыл бұрын

@@CharlieBennici always one guy who would "buy it in a heartbeat" except for one minor issue...

@badchefi 4 жыл бұрын

Charlie Bennici buying a set of different wheels are a drop in a hat for someone that would buy cars at this price in a heartbeat.

@mcarra4072 4 жыл бұрын

HONDA, STOP MESSING AROUND AND BRING IT TO THE US!

@naarealy 4 жыл бұрын

The range is so terrible it would probably score less than 100 miles on the EPA test and they would sell worse then the Clarity EV. It is a lovely design though!

@ChuiStrong 4 жыл бұрын

@@naarealy Honda should have gave it the ability for more battery for the US market.

@cerealfamine1 4 жыл бұрын

Give a 250 mile range and I'm down!

@WesternFrontMusic 4 жыл бұрын

@@naarealy I think a lot of people just want a city car and 100 miles of range is plenty enough. In LA it would sell like gangbusters - as it exudes cool IMHO. I want one.

@thewolfdoctor761 4 жыл бұрын

It would make the perfect commuter car for a college student.

@Shithappenswhenu 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant design. Was really tempted, even though I do a long drive twice a week which would necessitate a mandatory stop for a recharge was still super tempted. But the tiny boot is just a deal breaker. Maybe the mk2 will have longer range + more storage. fingers crossed.

@Max_Marz 3 жыл бұрын

That is the nicest dash I have seen in over a decade. That architecture with the wood is just fantastic. Remember when windows aero first started with vista and that grassy green background. Gives me those vibes and I love it.

@Jayeeyee 4 жыл бұрын

19:26 - For those wondering, Jonny is referring to the "THX INTRO" which Dre also used in his 2001 album.

@TheLateBrakeShow 4 жыл бұрын

That's the puppy! Thank you

@andrewnorris5415 4 жыл бұрын

music.amazon.co.uk/albums/B001N9E94A?trackAsin=B001N9AYH6&ref=dm_sh_7b69-c425-07b8-520d-f2e0b

@tangofizz77 3 жыл бұрын

You are a spectacular car reviewer. I love how relaxed the presentation is.

@JamesBS 2 жыл бұрын

The Louis Theroux of car reviewers.

@Bond2025 2 жыл бұрын

It just needs him to state what terms he has the car on for the review, also what the agreement is and how much editorial control the company loaning the Press Car has over the final video. The problem with many Press Car Loan Reviews is that they are all the same. The script sent with the car stays the same, only the channel name, face, voice and background changes. Try watching a few. I know from people that do reviews, they will say anything they are told in order to get a free car for a few weeks or months. They do the same with other products they get for free and with sponnsorship deals. Great if you can get that sort of thing, but the reviews are not always the type me or you would film if we were asked to.

@malely 3 жыл бұрын

Love the review ... it is honest and funny with the references to music and the gripes about the AI. Can't wait to see more reviews

@GABRIEL_CRAFT 3 жыл бұрын

Must enjoyable review I've seen of a car in a long time. Such a well executed design on the outside and the inside. Why is Honda not brought this to the US yet???

@the_trevoir 4 жыл бұрын

Great shape. I can’t stand the current design language for their other models which seems to be “aggressive transformer”.

@BogdanWeiss 4 жыл бұрын

"aggressive transformer" design language is a hint to the nobs running ( ruining actually ) our planet ;-)

@s2korpionic 4 жыл бұрын

Same.

@warp65 4 жыл бұрын

Agree, the new type R looks like a pagoda on wheels.

@googlewolly 4 жыл бұрын

@@warp65 The Type R looks amazing. I guess that soybois wouldn't like it, though.

@warp65 4 жыл бұрын

@@googlewolly Triggered much.

@erinwiebe7026 4 жыл бұрын

No one reviews cars quite like you do Jonny. I appreciate how you take time to pause and muse over design and other little details that other reviewers would gloss over, or bypass completely in their mad rush to get through the video. Your reviews are both calming & fun to watch, and your passion really shows through. Love your coming out! Embrace CarPervert! Looking forward to so much more!

@nicmcv6925 4 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more.

@Sirdiggar 4 жыл бұрын

He's good but catchpole and Metcalf are better imo

@andrewnorris5415 4 жыл бұрын

@@Sirdiggar my 3 favs.

@Sirdiggar 4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewnorris5415 can't forget about Chris Harris either

@autodigitvlogs 4 жыл бұрын

@@Sirdiggar lol

@Retrovibes 3 жыл бұрын

I was very curious about this car. Didn't know this channel. Gotta say, glad I was suggested this video, the review is a masterpiece.

@yeomanie 3 жыл бұрын

Best motoring journalist I've ever seen present a road test. You rock!

@gadgetsage 4 жыл бұрын

Ron Swanson: "Bring me all the bacon you have. All of it." Honda: "Bring me all the screens you have. All of them."

@stevethea5250 4 жыл бұрын

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@ariaofsorrow8461 4 жыл бұрын

The look of this thing is giving me late 80’s GTI vibes, Love it

@emanuelruiz7710 4 жыл бұрын

Totally!! It also reminds me of the first gen Honda Civic

@stevomcsteve9492 4 жыл бұрын

I used to own a 78 rabbit and also a 1984 Rabbit GTI and this thing has the same kind of lines and look.. The first electric car that actually looks good...

@heinzkitzvelvet 4 жыл бұрын

@@emanuelruiz7710 my thoughts exactly. It's a first gen Civic all over again. My mom had an orange one, and later, I had a white one. That's exactly what this car is.

@emanuelruiz7710 4 жыл бұрын

@@heinzkitzvelvet I love them lol

@EJB93 4 жыл бұрын

definitely! i thought it was a VW at first when i saw the thumbnail

@rochellestewart4828 Жыл бұрын

Love the review. I saw my first one of these cars around my local area and fell in love with it, it looks so good! Btw, the beginning of the Dr Dre album is what I call the THX noise - it is like their audio trademark and used to be played in the cinema full blast before any movie that had THX sound production (nerd, I know). Awesome noise!

@summerslider2487 Жыл бұрын

I am happy to see people appreciate small cars that are excellent. I am not a fan of huge cars and the new trend of extremely sporty cars. They have their purpose but I love a great car that I can use of everyday use. More cars like these please!

@eatinginternet8690 4 жыл бұрын

It's so gorgeous, just stunning... Especially the interior, well done Honda

@MrMadeinisrael 3 жыл бұрын

21:30 - "how much gas do I have left" - that made me lol

@TheKsharm 2 жыл бұрын

Same... Though I'd have asked to see how it coped with that

@Matt-tw3oz 3 жыл бұрын

this is my 1st time seeing this car. it is such an awesome throwback to the original Civic. i am hanging onto gas-fueled engines until they aren't made anymore (and even beyond that), but i would strongly consider buying one if they come to the US. excellent review Jonny!

@CHICOSHAY 3 жыл бұрын

At first you had my curiosity. The turning circle graphic got my attention. What a superb video and happy to see Honda back.

@gwyn. 4 жыл бұрын

6:39 Happy little face Honda E: O__O

@diegoq8417 4 жыл бұрын

😂

@wanderbolt9498 4 жыл бұрын

I hope they actually release a North American version, this thing is freaking adorable

@r1fftastic 4 жыл бұрын

They won't. They should, but they won't. And that makes me mad.

@Skidracer21 4 жыл бұрын

@@r1fftastic It's probably related to costs and red tape of federal regulation compliance.

@CHIMPOaGOGO 4 жыл бұрын

@@Skidracer21 Yeah, I was wondering about airbags.

@WaywardPondering 4 жыл бұрын

For start, US doesn’t allow camera side mirrors. Bigger bumpers would be needed which would ruin the cute compact design. Possibly other changes would be needed as well. Even though this version won’t come to the US, I am happy knowing it exists elsewhere and hope it sells well. Car design was getting too homogeneous and predictable.

@millennium_jade 4 жыл бұрын

WaywardPondering I’m going to move to Japan just so I can own this car.

@lisaonline014 2 жыл бұрын

Booked a test drive for one next Saturday, and now I've watched your review I'm really quite excited. It's not always about the figures, it's about how you feel driving it. Thank you for your candid review.

@williamrae9954 Жыл бұрын

2023,now an antique....that was a shortlived project, production ended!

@joskopoljak6752 3 жыл бұрын

I love the car. Also, great to see Madness appearing in Honda City commercial. Great song too 👍👍

@fenn_fren 4 жыл бұрын

5:58 I can agree on that one. Not really into EV's or hatchbacks in general but that thing is just beautiful.

@vubu313 4 жыл бұрын

Holy shit this is one of the most interesting car review ever. You have a unique personality and approach to the car.

@AudioPhile 3 жыл бұрын

You were my favourite host on 5th gear, glad to find your new content.

@sherlockholmes6990 2 жыл бұрын

So when someone clips your side-view "mirror," you now have an expensive camera to replace instead of just a mirror. Stupendous!

@kildas 4 жыл бұрын

21:28 Honda E: "You can ask me how much gas do I have left" ... Whait What?!?

@justenzo6342 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@justenzo6342 4 жыл бұрын

It would respond. "I'm electric silly"

@natehill8069 4 жыл бұрын

Easy. None.

@ZekeGraal 4 жыл бұрын

“I enjoy Honda when they are at their quirkiest.” As a 3rd gen 4-wheel steer Prelude owner, I grinned ear to ear!

@chielwouterscw 4 жыл бұрын

Zeke That Gamer Geek You sir (or madam), have got yourself a great car.

@ZekeGraal 4 жыл бұрын

Chiel Wouters It is a fantastic machine and I love it!

@spencercohen2673 4 жыл бұрын

Also own a 4WS 3rd gen, couldn’t be happier with Honda’s EV Route. Yes, Honda may be bashed for being a little boring the past decade, but when they need to prove a point there’s no other manufacturer like Honda.

@sangetube 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see a comparison between conservation of momentum driving and regenerative one pedal driving in regards to range. I believe that by reading the road ahead and coasting instead of coming to a dead stop you could travel a greater distance than using regenerative braking.

@Laticity 3 жыл бұрын

The Brown seatbelts with Grey seats is actually a wonderful point, you do forgive it. On order ... although not that colour combo.

@pjbroke335 4 жыл бұрын

My first impression. “That’s so cuuuuute!”

@stevethea5250 4 жыл бұрын

0:43

@grantlauzon5237 4 жыл бұрын

Yet dignified.

@madspacepig 4 жыл бұрын

This was just an extended, Jonny-ified episode of Fully Charged and I loved it.

@brianiswrong 3 жыл бұрын

The rear view camera door mirrors are (if we have to have them) a very well thought out and executed design.

@PeterOnyangoO 3 жыл бұрын

If I was to ever buy an electric car, this would be it

@stephenswift8001 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with the other comments, the best video I’ve seen on this Honda so far! Proper in depth, I like a look around a car to see all the neat features.

@hassan123456killa 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best looking honda hatchback and if it was released like this to compete with the GTI in 2005. Honda would actually be known for the best hot hatchback.

@ThaddeusCoan 4 жыл бұрын

I think im in love. The US needs to start getting this style of vehicle more available.

@ShaiyanHossain 4 жыл бұрын

americans would rather have a CVT crossover :(

@ThaddeusCoan 4 жыл бұрын

@@ShaiyanHossain I know. Got the HRV...

@quasimondo1933 4 жыл бұрын

From what I've read, this car was originally made to include the US market, but then the higher ups at Honda's USA headquarters talked the Japanese execs out of bringing it here because they were scared that it would've been a flop.

@CommodoreFan64 4 жыл бұрын

@@quasimondo1933 In good chunks of the rural south eastern US it would be a flop where a lot of families have a truck as their main transportation, or as a 2nd, and don't want to have to worry about range if they want to take a long trip without stopping. Heck I have family in Athens GA, who sometimes drive to Atlanta GA, or Augusta GA, and just to Augusta GA from Athens is over 100 Miles, or almost 2 hours with no traffic, so this car would be dead, or nearly dead by the time it got there, and they do that just to go shopping for places they don't have in Athens. Some people forget how far it really is to go places here in the southeast at times. the 3 nearest Walmart's to me are 30 mins each, and so that's 20+ miles there, then another 20+ miles going around town for a whole day doing the weekly/bi-weekly shopping plus the trip home, that's 60 - 80 miles, and at that point a lot of people would getting range anxiety, and I can't blame them.

@tonychau1983 4 жыл бұрын

@@ShaiyanHossain 🤣🤣🤣

@Korrocchio 3 жыл бұрын

For the first time I watched your video and watched it all to the very end. What a good man, you are. Thanks so much!

@theleadersedgebyseastbi4492 3 жыл бұрын

Great balanced review. Maybe after market shops will eventually be able to add a better battery pack for more range. Offer lighter car panels. make it have folding rear seats for more boot space. But until then it is still a desirable "classic looking" car that will age well. Single people will love it immensely.

@nitramluap 4 жыл бұрын

17:27 - Pretty sure that Aquarium is an old school screensaver from the 90s!

@kurtl6126 4 жыл бұрын

I had it on windows xp, media center edition

@KingCast65 4 жыл бұрын

Yup.

@benjimc1 4 жыл бұрын

@@kurtl6126 that's what i was thinking too

@mauriceclark6093 4 жыл бұрын

So hurt this isn't coming to the US I love it already

@slickmcwilly 4 жыл бұрын

Man, is it not? What a disappointment

@Snitram19 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think there is much of a market in the US for cars like these, most americans just love huge polluting pickup trucks and SUVs.

@mgsb387 4 жыл бұрын

@@Snitram19 gas is cheap. Gonna scoop me up a hellcat. Fuck E cars. Hold china accountable for pollution then I will.

@Parimans 4 жыл бұрын

@@mgsb387 US is much higher than China in CO2 emission per capita.

@justanotherghost4589 4 жыл бұрын

Awe dammit, that really aggravates me, America never gets the cool little things like this.. I was wondering what people would think of it, and imagine the aftermarket lol

@ChoPi-Eww 2 жыл бұрын

There's something so comforting about driving a cozy, warm car in foul weather

@wreckage-vs5jv 3 жыл бұрын

Now I understand The Power Of Dreams.

@pwcars7873 4 жыл бұрын

"Flawed but there is something about it..." Love that line about cars 👍

@oambrosia 4 жыл бұрын

It's the perfect description of the CR-Z too. I loved mine but having only a two seats was a "flaw" I couldn't accept once kids came. But man that was a fun little car to zip around town in!

@2DEKAY 4 жыл бұрын

The YT algorithm has brought me here, you did a great job on the video! I hope you gain a massive amount of traction off of this video 😄

@xervin04 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! Easter egg at 19:39 - white Honda E charging / parked in the same lot!

@apache-yaquibrown4060 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic car, here in the U.S.A. Honda's advertising slogan in the 70's and 80's was "Honda we keep it simple". Nice to see they returned to that in design. Great review mate.

@yakoutesmat3064 4 жыл бұрын

They have nailed it. They have come up with an iconic design yet again, back to their brilliant past of iconic designs. I love it

@eelco8800 4 жыл бұрын

You gotta love how it looks, with the lights, the screens, that cozy upholstery and wood-like dash. And thumbs up for physical buttons!

@jeremyc7786 Жыл бұрын

Surprisingly little mention of it, or is it just me, but does it not remind you of a Honda Civic series 2? The shape, the interior, the character. The series 2 was my second car and this captures it perfectly. I want!

@TINKcustoms Жыл бұрын

Being in the USA I only first saw this on a TV series, being a petrol head I wasn't on the lookout for new EV releases. But what a great looking little car and great review, thanks Jonny

@Cbv1914 4 жыл бұрын

“The air intake”... when he said this I forgot he was talking about an electric car and I was like well there are going to be a lot of flooded engines.

@stevethea5250 4 жыл бұрын

0:43 "i got to touch it" a real pervert

@theotherone3518 4 жыл бұрын

Yes i thought the same ,, that air intake is gonna scoop up any water that is coming off the road ,, also the "port" for the recharge on the bonnet looks like that could also fill with water also ,,, not very good in the real world !!

@beckmangamer 4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@TheAmericanstandart 4 жыл бұрын

13:35 When there is so much screen, the owner has even fitted a chromecast

@rajgill7576 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my god thats epic!!!

@romant1127 2 жыл бұрын

Love how it looks. Reminds me of first VW Golf with it's iconic round headlights. Too bad I can't get one of these.

@chrisamies2141 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely reminded me at once of the original Golf. The original Civic also, but it took a bit longer to see that.

@thomassutton3421 3 жыл бұрын

*_I like the side mirror cameras and love the multi screen layout. The fish tank is just wow! I have read this car will not be sold in the USA. Too bad. It would make a perfect city car with home charging. I think Honda is missing a market for city driving. You could keep this EV lightly driven with a full tank every morning with a 120 volt wall socket and overnight charging. If I lived in Europe this would be my next car._*

@dizzydizzydizzydizzy 4 жыл бұрын

I find it incredibly sad that Honda won't sell this in the US market.

@fredmaldonado9204 4 жыл бұрын

That sucks. Honda you need to stop excluding us here in the U.S.A. This car will do extremely well in the U.S. market. Here we go again with the Europeans getting the good stuff. They do the same thing with there Motorcycles. I guess they cannot handle the U.S. E-car competition from us. No problem. Our cars have more range anyway.

@vgamedude12 4 жыл бұрын

i don't know about the cities but where I live in the US an electric car would be horrifically impractical.

@travisuberalles3261 4 жыл бұрын

Blame the government not Honda.

@Steamzombie1838 4 жыл бұрын

@@vgamedude12 it's not aimed at your situation. It's 100% designed for cities.

@travisuberalles3261 4 жыл бұрын

Gary Mendez i would be happy if people stop buying trucks and NEVER USE the bed. And SUVs that they only have two kids is dumb. They just miss market here in the states imo

@Corollakongen 4 жыл бұрын

I believe my first ever comment to this car was that it is up there with the Fiat 500 design-wise. A truly classic design out of the box.

@rickc2102 4 жыл бұрын

And it's a Honda, so it should last 4x as long.

@raymundpilapil 2 жыл бұрын

New sub here, nice presentation. Just a question, how the camera side mirror works during night. As in dark driving.

@marklucas3025 8 ай бұрын

Just watched this video after seeing the Fiat Abarth EV video. How did I miss this one? If I had £40k spare and was in the market for a city car I would 100% buy a Honda E. What a beautifully designed car! Love the fact you can have an aquarium and play your Nintendo in it. Having just bought the new civic hybrid it’s funny to see so much of the switchgear from the E carried over. I wish though that they had included those wing mirrors. How clear was that view in the pouring down of rain?! Great for motorway driving and for me getting in and out of my garage. I would be interested to see what Johnny thinks of the new civic, which I personally think is a fantastic car and I’m very happy with. Love the design of the Honda E. The dash seemed reminiscent of the 80’s prelude too. 😍👏🏼