One thing that Honda is doing really well lately is simple controls that are easy to use and easy to learn. Some companies are going too complex with even basic climate control adjustments being handled through screens or haptic systems but Honda gets it.

just got this last month, super practical avg 38-40 mpg not bad, handles and drives real smooth

It's nice to see a non top-trim reviewed! I already got this car last month but there were so few thorough reviews of this base hybrid sport model, not everyone wants the top touring trim! to me this is actually the best value for the hybrid. the only thing I REALLY miss from the touring and wish it had was wireless carplay.

I'm just waiting for, 'to the door panels' and 'on throttle'! Makes me smile every time 😊. Keep it up Joe, love you in the uk.

Went with 2024 Honda CRV AWD Sport L. Amazing vehicle with a “solid” build feel inside and out. Better design inside/outside and more back seat room than RAV4.

Wish list: Panoramic roof Bigger infotainment Optional ventilated seats Optional trailsport However, I think they did a nice job.

I purchased my Honda CRV Sport a couple of months ago and I absolutely love it!!! I get 41.8 mpg around town. It’s better looking than the one you are showing. I live in Las Vegas and it got hot very fast. I run the A/C constantly now and currently get 41.3 mpg. With gas prices being over $5.00 per gallon I’m over the moon with the mileage I’m getting. This car is so big inside and very comfortable. I’m still learning all the great features and am happy I went with Honda rather than Toyota. One other thing, when you start it up it is totally quiet. My boss has the Toyota and hers is so loud compared to mine. Very happy with my new vehicle.

I just had mine! I agree with the more agressive look. It looks serious. Like it! The urban grey color is so perfect! 😍

Nice video Joe. My in-laws had a 3rd gen CR-V and back then my 2014 Jetta was more comfortable than that thing. It truly is amazing how much this car has grown in size over the past 10 years. The size of this new gen is what a midsize SUV was 7 years ago. Incredible!

For those complaining that the rav 4 gives better mileage the crv is bigger and has much more rear legroom and cargo space

in 2022, Toyota RAV4 was beating CRV 2:1 in sales. Honda was shocked, and has fought back with a lot of improvements, most importantly in availability, and now i think the CRV is the prettier product. Sure do have boring colors though; more than half of the colors are somewhere between white and black. Honda makes a great car, and this is their #1 vehicle. Toyota and Honda's rivalry keeps them honest. My nephew in Texas will not buy a car that doesn't have ventilated seats. So that is something they should look into. Sure hate the lack of a spare tire. I have had over 10 flat tires in my life so far. The CRV and RAV4 are so practical and cover such a huge swath of potential uses, i don't see the public ever returning to Sedans. These offer so much more interior volume.

Correction, the paddle shifter is only for the regen braking.. it doesn’t shift gears. Great video 👍

I purchased a 24’ sport hybrid about a month ago and with almost 2000 miles in I have to say it’s a very nice ride. Averaging 39.4mpg with mixed driving. Yes it could be “sportier” for a sport trim but it doesn’t everything well. I agree the chrome badges on the rear should be blacked out (like the sport badge is) Much better steering feel and front seat comfort over the 23’ Kia Sportage Hybrid

My wife 2014 CRV has been a rock. I've gone through six cars and she's still driving it. No serious problems. Just tune up at 110k miles. Adds oil sometimes. I don't do car reviews but I did post a video about 5 reliable used cars priced under 10k on my channel. Lol I honestly forgot to include CRV on it. But I did mention Acura MDX. Honda makes Acura right. So I don't know if today's CRV will be as reliable. But I always bet on Honda CRV.

Urban Gray looks good on this CR-V Sport this generation looks great but the flat black around the wheels and the chrome around the windows is a definite zonk. Neat clean interior with orange stitching and roomy space. Joe and Steven thank you both for the review, camera work, and on throttle action!

This should be priced around $32-$33,000 WITH destination

I have a 2023 CRV Hybrid and love it. I would buy one again if needed.

Saw it up close and it looks way better than my first impression in photos and videos...

this new CRV is the hottest thing moving right now. WAYYYY better than the Toyota. I'm trading in my 21 HRV next month. The top trim though.

Brother is STARVING for baked goods

Got the ‘23 sport. Fake exhaust didn’t bother me. I will agree that the rear seat controls setup is an inconvenience, considering the previous generation had a lever at the trunk. Some of the cosmetic zonk, if bothersome, are fixable with after-market parts, so it’s no big deal. I am however, most impressed with the car’s driving dynamics. For me, it always seems strangely familiar to drive even though it is the 1st time at the wheel. My biggest zonk with the car is the road noise when the car is on a rougher highway road. Most intrigued with the engine/transmission setup. If you make another CR-V, please elaborate more on the engine/transmission setup. From the reviews, it appears some are confused with this configuration vs the traditional CVT. Your fans deserves to know this😊

sold on just the recliner like back seats at 12:51 wtf! Thats amazing, definately getting one of these in a year or two. Glad they also changed the rear door look looks 90x better

Hi Joe thanks for all the hard work you do

I used to love Isuzu. Especially the 2002 Trooper. That car was my high school crush.

Nice to see you do all reviews Joe. From base models to top of the pile vehicles. Thanks Joe ,Lori , and Steven

I bought a Honda Civic Sport from this exact location two months ago. Would highly recommend Honda

No ventilated seats is a dealbreaker for me. Why would you not put ventilated seats in a 40k car. Other misses are 360 camera and hud. I love everything else about the car.

Now my perfect Honda CR-V SUV I can buy.

I bought cr-v hybrid touring a few days ago and I love how it is buttery smooth when driving. But there are a few things that I wish this vehicle had are 2nd row heated seat and ventilated seats for every seat. But I value more in reclining backseat than those, so I got cr v. Overall, feel so great! When driving slow you will literally feel like u r driving a electric vehicle.

Not having a spare tire is a huge zonk in my book. I'd personally would still get the RAV4 over this despite it showing its age. Toyota is a class leader when it comes to hybrids and reliability. It just sucks that dealers are marking up these vehicles especially the hybrids.

Honda did cost cut in some places here and there but overall will still be a top seller. One thing I find strange is last generation you got LED turn signals front and rear no matter what trim. This generation doesn’t matter what trim you get the rear doesn’t have LED turn signals. Find that strange

I was comparing the Honda CRV to the Mazda CX-50 when I went to buy a car last month... It's insane how many features the CRV is missing & it feels incredibly cheap inside with all the plastic. I tested Toyota, Subaru, Honda, Kia, Hyundai, & the CRV was by far the most underwhelming SUV in this class. I went with the CX-50. It's nothing short of amazing. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for an SUV.

This new CR-V is far and away a better-looking vehicle than the Terminator Rav4.

Comfy, roomy vehicle with great mpg. Would love to see this with body colored paint over wheel wells, gunmetal colored wheels and gray interior 👍🙂

There is no CVT in the hybrid version of the CR-V. Technically, Honda’s two-motor hybrid system doesn’t have a transmission at all, or even a power-split device like Toyotas. Rather than use a torque converter or mechanical pulley or belt, Honda's two-motor hybrid system relies on the interplay of the two motors for driving and generating power. The new fourth-generation of the Honda 2023-24 hybrid system enables an additional low-speed lockup clutch. This allows direct engine drive under a wider range of vehicle speeds. When cruising at mid- or high-speeds in the high-efficiency range of the engine, a lock-up clutch engages the drive motor to the generator motor, transmitting engine torque directly to the drive wheels as efficiently as possible. Three different operating modes are used by Honda's two-motor system, which seamlessly switches between the three depending on throttle position, state of battery charge, and other factors: EV Drive Mode, Hybrid Drive Mode, and Engine Drive Mode. The gear shifts and associated sound are simulated. I own the 2023 Sport Touring and can attest to a very smooth driving experience. I've had a power-split planetary gear based hybrid for the past 10 years. Honda's approach provides a much better driving experience in my opinion.

Both are great options. Everything depends on the budget.

Nice to see you do all reviews Joe.

Joe, the real reason why Honda, Toyota stick with a CVT transmission is because it's cheaper than a real automatic transmission. The automatic transmissions nowadays are just as efficient, if not a bit more so, than a CVT.

😂I love the CR-V I think Honda did a great job.

bit weird that tail light indicators have bulbs in it, the last generation had a full LED strip for its turn signal

2023 Honda CR-V hybrid just got a recall today for improper manufactured eCVT. Honda quality control ain't the same as before.

Had 3 consecutive crv leases coz I love the design , handling and overall utility. This redesign is more boxy and generic … upgraded myself to an Acura rdx a spec. No regrets ❤️

Hey Joe. Long time subscriber here. I’ve always enjoyed your style of marrying detailed, accurate descriptions of your vehicles as well as the subjective, irreverent, and entertaining (usually) observations. A bit of a let down here though, with incorrect statements on the drivetrain - there are 2 electric motors, not 1. There isn’t ANY cvt - just a fixed low gear and a fixed high gear, with the electric motors supplanting any need for a transmission. Those shifting paddles that you referred to are actually for modulating regen braking. Not sure why you didn’t want to make a better effort on presenting more accurate descriptions. Still love ya though:)

oh interesting! the previous Gen (which we own a 22) has handles near the back gate to release and fold down the rear seats. I'm surprised they removed that feature.

RAV4 for me, because they're all naturally aspirated 2.5L engines with an 8-speed transmission (Not a CVT). The Toyota's can last nearly forever.

I love the look of gloss black until the fingerprints show up.

The front looks soo good, saw one in person, but it was red

don't mind the flat black on the side fenders, not too much just right. One exhausts is functional and the other isn't is a major zonk. Yes all badging should be black.

Love to see a back to back review comparison on rav4 and crv

Seems like all the manufacturers have their version of this type of gray nowadays. It's a dope color!

So no spare tire anymore. Thanks for the informative well done video 👍🏽❤️

Walked to the dealership to check out this exact car today. (currently driving the 2018 grand cherokee) Loved the idea of getting 40 MPG, loved the exterior. I mean that exterior is absolutely stunning. Same interior as this one. ... Once you get into the drivers seat this infotainment system hits you hard. Its ultra basic, low contrast and just sucks in general. Ive tried convincing myself that maybe i could live with it somehow..... Walked out of the dealership because i just couldnt do it. Once you live with a beautiful high contrast infotainment system (like my uconnect 4c stellantis)- looking at this absolutely hurts your eyes and will make you suffer day after day. The seats are way too hard for longer rides and would make it difficult to enjoy long range trips. If it had those two things done right i would have bought it today, even for a fee. Ill keep looking around and maybe i can get this car with those things improved , but once we start going past 40 k I might as well get something else. The inside is simply dull and makes you not want to be there.

finally a nose/hood in a CRV I can fall in love with !... 4:58 looks pretty X1 , X3 rear to me... it actually looks faster than the Rogue... ( still loving the response of our Edge STLine 21, it flies ! )

Too many RAV4's out there. I'll take the new CR-V interior and the comfy ride any day.

I was fortunate enough to have two Uber rides, there and back from the dealer while car was in service; a brand new Tuscon and the new CRV. The CRV definitely has a better interior than the Tuscon, but I still think the Toyota has the edge mainly due to it’s tech and bigger screens. The feel and quality of the CRV was amazing, but wasn’t persuasive enough to make me think the CRV is better than the RAV4. Oh and I still think it looks ugly, front and rear 😂😂. But I can see why you can make a case for the CRV.

I live in a very rainy area and I've never seen anyone use a rear wiper in my whole life

Chilling like a Villian😈

Another nice review by Raitis rides. Thank you! I enjoy watching your videos as you’re very entertaining and funny. I love Raitis rides.

JOE ~ one thing good about Honda's is they drive until they die, ya go to a used car lot & see any Honda & it most likely has over 100,000 miles on it - kinda like Toyota, they're built to last. T-Bird

Debating between the CR-V and RAV4 Hybrid. I know you can’t go wrong with either, but tough choice.

I have not driven a CR-V or Rav 4, but have been backseat passengers in both several times recently during Uber trips on the same roads. My wife and I eliminated the Rav 4 from consideration for our next vehicle due to those experiences. Rav 4 had an uncomfortable, loud, ride in the back seat, and felt "cheap" compared to the Honda. We have owned both brands in the past, but for us, it was clear between those two models.

RAV4 IS BETTER !!!

The Honda CRV hybrid is the best buy you can get from Honda. When I purchased my 2023 Honda CRV everything else on the lot pilot and passport were way overpriced. All I ask before the next generation if they would make this SUV, an inch taller (ceiling), an inch wider (interior), and an inch longer for interior backseat. i'm not Crampton Side, but I think a little bit bigger than every aspect will make this SUVwin all the way around. Oh yeah a bit more HP 220hp. Nice review 👍

Comments are great. Everyone is an auto expert and a an economist.

I bought the touring back in Jan 2023. The only complaint I have is avg mpg. I drive a lot from SoCal to Vegas and I can’t get anything over 34mpg. I know the way you drive affects mpg but even on long highway drives with cruise control activated mpg isn’t where I would’ve expected.

We have a 2024 crv hybrid and couldn't be happier!

You recognize how good Joe @Raiti's Ride is when you view multiple reviews of the same car. Another fantastic review Joe! Will be going with this Honda BEV over the Toyota. We are upgrading from a 2003 Accord that has served us faithfully. At 80,000, we took that car once to Meineke Car Care Center to fix the air-conditioned.

Best car vlogger ever

Raiti. You are one hell of an auto presenter. And that is all I got to say about that!

Biggest zonk that stopped me from buying this vehicle is the weird placement of seatbelt in second row.

I love this Honda Zu-Zu 🚙 what fascinating is that I have an 7 inch infotainment system too. My girlfriend loves it when she rides and goes on throttle 😁

Where is the spare tire when you have a flat or do you have to spend extra money and call a tow truck?

Joe I have to tell you that the Passport was based on the Isuzu, not the CR-V.

Looks more refined and upscale than the rav4..

🇺🇸 *OWN a CR-V* !! *LOVE this NEW CR-V Sport* !! *204HP is a good balance* !! *PREFER any CR-V over the RAV4* !! *Personally, I would opt for a GAS engine* !! *FAB content Joe and Steven* !! #RaitisRides 🇺🇸

I got a 2024 crv SE. it’s awesome to drive and smooth.

Personally I am a huge fan of the Honda CRV my biggest complaint is Towing capacity

Joe and Lori and Steve and keep up the good work and I love the video 👍

Prime example of that newer isn't always better.

My cousin bought a 24, not even a month ago. He still has his temp tags on. And guess what? He already sideswiped the car with a pole while backing out of a parking spot at school. :(

I like this Honda CRV hybrid, I have a 2016 Pilot and thinking about trading it for one of these.

Hey Joe, Any idea when the 2024 Honda Passport is coming out?

7:12 I dunno with i laughed so hard at this LMFAOOOOO

I wish Honda placed FOG Lights on those bumper vents instead.

It's not the same CVT like some people think it is.Totally different ECVT

Unfortunately, all the CRV Hybrids lack a spare tire so I would most likely go with a gas version of the CRV or a RAV4 over the CRV Hybrid. The CRV Sport also lacks an XM radio and has an msrp of approximately $36,175 as a 2024 model year. A comparably equipped RAV4 XLE has an msrp of approximately $36,700 and comes with XM radio and a spare tire, but is a 2023 model year. Just fuel for thought if those things matter to you.

I really like this channel, thank you very much for such amazing efforts.

The CR-V is not made in connection with Isuzu the first generation Honda Passport was. The CR-V is one of the first crossovers to hit the market.

I could never find a Rev4 hybrid or Prime anywhere in stock here in SoCal at a reasonable price, so I don’t waste my time shop for a Toyota anymore.

JJ ~ be sure to stay hydrated in the hot hot heat, your extended YT family wants to see you healthy & strong. tony

Joe like every single panel of every car door ! 😂😂😂

If they ever add a spare tire to the hybrids, better MPG, and ventilated seats I would pick one up over our rav4. We have only 1300 miles on the rav4 and already got a flat tire due to a nail.

Wow a million subscriber this channel dominates the segment real quick

CR-V looks much better than the RAV-4 facts !👌🏽

I have been doing a lot of research on which vehicle to buy next. The Honda CRV seems to be one of the running leads in terms of reliability, dependability, overall quality, space and gas milage. That being said does anyone know if the new 2024 models are just as good as the older models and also are there any Honda CRV owners out there that can give me their personal experience with their Honda CRV?

I got mine last Feb, Urban Grey Pearl Hybrid Touring, exterior/interior? its so amazing! Im so satisfied. :)

All good, except that a hybrid RAV4 comes standard with AWD.

Awesome video Joe.

Great review. I would definitely consider the CR-V Hybrid Sport instead of the Rav4.

I agree 100%Joe! Terrible that they have beautiful dual exhaust tips but is only single exhaust! You said 1/2 a zonk and I am gonna disagree wit ya and do a double zonk! Its a deal breaker for me! It will look so dumb especially in colder weather with when you can see the exhaust showing only on one side. Very dumb Honda. Toyota has functioning dual exhaust system. I will be going with the Rav 4 hybrid just on that feature of functioning dual exhaust.