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@nathanb21002 жыл бұрын
Meeeee :D. And Yousuf as well 👍
@jamiep612 жыл бұрын
Yes I would and more of Yousuf
@Theratron2 жыл бұрын
Just Nicola is fine, haha
@aubreyd2 жыл бұрын
Had this Honda for a while, and find it perfectly civilized for pottering around town and the occasional foray to the coast. The acceleration noise is no different to other automatic cars I’ve owned, and not an issue. The rear seats are a doddle to use and have been useful when going to the garden centre. Having owned various SUVs from all makes over the years, this is a nice car to drive and own!
@fssdd79772 жыл бұрын
Well if you put your foot down, specially on a petrol engine, it's gona be noisy, unless you're driving an eletric. Most people in Europe have a preconception against Japanese cars, it's always Mercedes, BMW and Audi, those are always amazing...in my opinion Japanese cars, are much more reliable, the maintenance is cheaper, you always have 5 or 7 years of warranty and you can save loads of money if you are buying brand new, comparing to one of the German premium brands.
@MLife19722 жыл бұрын
I disagree - yes all petrol engines make noise, but some are more refined than others. That sounded closer to a lawnmower than a modern petrol engine. No doubting the reliability, but an engine that's revving that hard to get up to speed is going to wear down quicker than a more relaxed power plant.
@fssdd79772 жыл бұрын
@@MLife1972 well you can't have a more refine petrol engine then an Honda, its works like a Swiss clock! the biggest petrol engine manufacturer in the world!
@dysonator992 жыл бұрын
The noise issue isn't necessarily the engine. It's more to with the gear box. most hybrids are known to have CVT (seems to be more prolific in Toyotas) and they hold on to the gears for a long time and it sounds horrendous. It puts me right off them.
@scaryfear212 жыл бұрын
Mate let’s keep it quiet about Japanese cars to keep the price low comparably to German rivals :)
@ShaneAhmedRaza2 жыл бұрын
To be honest, I have got used to those high rev sounds now. Since these are only produced when I need acceleration it is rather satisfying. Also this high rev sound never lasts beyond a few seconds, as once you settle speed the noise is gone. Even when going at 70mph, I find it very nice and quiet. If you have a regular petrol or diesel car and you floor it, they will always do a similar behaviour and they settle down the noise once you are at the desired speed.
@TeriyakiMr2 жыл бұрын
im using the same engine ecvt gearbox for honda city rs (hybrid i-mmd). when you push your throttle during overtaking it will use both petrol and ecvt (above 80kmph), hence the rev sound. its satisfying
@gotcharamsys2 жыл бұрын
Dogs bark, and a caravan passes by....the new HR V E is simply stunning....amazing comfort and driving so smooth, like a big electric car!
@22ZWC2 жыл бұрын
@@TeriyakiMr the old vezel (hrv) had i-dcd which was higher reving and used the petrol engine for acceleration more, i-mmd is more powerful with 2 electric motors which makes it faster for acceleration along with being quieter.
@jlm8976 ай бұрын
Sorry, most drivers disagree with what you say about the "loud sound of the engine." It is simply great! So much different from the flying saucers' boring and dull silence!
@kent100ss2 жыл бұрын
I drove a 2022 Honda HR-V hybrid for my road trip from San Francisco to Yellowstone National Park. I drove over 2100 miles and I average 32MPG for my trip. What I like: camping mode works like wonder when I sleep in it in camping ground when temperature was around 30 degree. It was comfortable to sleep inside while the engine is keeping the temperature around 75 degree. Well equipment with technology: lane centering, blind spot monitor, power seat for both driver and passenger seats, moon roof, Adaptive Cruise Control. What I don’t like: 32MPG is low for a hybrid vehicle. Lane centering is not reliable. Seat is very uncomfortable. It is the worst seat I have tried ever.
@whatthe6532 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for those gems.
@sullysullivan11872 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen these on the road. THEY LOOK SO GOOD
@wparo4 ай бұрын
They sure do my man
@alfamonk2 жыл бұрын
Hondas are very well engineered, well built and reliable.
@jonathantaylor19982 жыл бұрын
Having previously run a Prius for over 9 years, yep, I can say from experience that there's most definitely a 'knack' to driving with a CVT gearbox - but, they are a super-efficient type of auto gearbox, though, so it's worth it in the long run. 👍
@nollypra27525 ай бұрын
It's not a CVT!
@jamesmccormack32292 жыл бұрын
I really really like this Honda, seen a few on the road now and with the sports package it looks soo good 👌. Much needed updated interior, however I don't agree that it's boring I think it looks really good, especially compared to similar spec cars that have plan black or grey plastic interiors. Also finally an infotainment system that serves its purpose. I really hope this car gets the recognition it deserves and the customers.
@itsjusgregg28372 жыл бұрын
I haven’t seen it here in Florida what part of the US are you in
@jamesmccormack77032 жыл бұрын
@@itsjusgregg2837 aww am sorry, I am in Scotland mate.
@eleanormassaro51952 жыл бұрын
@@itsjusgregg2837 The new HRV has not been released in the US yet. But I can already tell that the European version grill looks better than the grill that we’re probably going to get☹️
@22ZWC2 жыл бұрын
@@eleanormassaro5195 the US hrv is going to be a different car from the worldwide HR-V, the Hr-V in the Us will be a rebadged “ZR-V” which is sold in the Chinese market
@eleanormassaro51952 жыл бұрын
@@22ZWC I think I like the European HRV better than this the new US one
@kesterhikel14482 жыл бұрын
I kinda like the loud rev sound, it's like a race car.
@EdgarRenje2 жыл бұрын
I like this Honda. Very clean, but cool design and it will be full electric soon. Honestly it doesn't seem to be that bad in this "overtake situation". In a different car one would describe it as sporty.
@timvanderbruggen1573 Жыл бұрын
I own the Hrv 2022 for 1 week now, i love some good music in the background. Don't think i ever heard the engine loudly, you are in a completely silent car in this review. This car is Hybrid it motivates you to drive it a certain way. BTW go for advance style, the extra audio and woofer are great. The Hrv is my 5th leasing Honda, they keep amaze me with great technology, safety features and especially reliability.
@localguy1232 жыл бұрын
Simple clean car with good mileage. Its a car made for the masses.
@forsdykemontague1017 Жыл бұрын
I have a Nissan Quashqai E-Power, it makes the same racing noise if you put your foot down. The engine revs high to turn the generator enough to power the motors to the wheels. It’s disturbing at first if your used to a petrol engine because it normally means you’re in the wrong gear 😂
@zaporida2 жыл бұрын
You just go on getting better! This one was brilliant.
@dstsui2 жыл бұрын
Honda marketing department did a very poor job in explaining the technology behind their products, even to motor journalists. Honda HEV does not have a CVT, strictly speaking their HEV does not even have a gear box/transmission per se.
@colinlambert7912 жыл бұрын
SORRY! Nearly all my friends (without Hondas) and most owners on the forum are not worried about the engine noise. Accelerating to overtake and joining a motorway, doesn't last long. Not worth worrying about . It certainly no noisier than my 1.5 Karoq when given full 'beans'. Ignore her she's over sensitive.
@mariosspyrou44942 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you! Of course i was driving a Toyota Auris for 14 years before i got my HR-V. Maybe this lady is driving a Tesla that's why she is so irritated by the overtaking "noise" of the HR-V 🤣🤣🤣
@allwheeldrive2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great, to-the-point review. So - at least with today's tech from Honda - this is the tradeoff: 50mpg vs some engine noise when you feel randy. At today's gas prices (and tomorrow's), that's fair. I'd say, though, Honda can find a way to take care of that, even today.
@ShaneAhmedRaza2 жыл бұрын
I am getting 58mpg on average my HRV.
@adh6712 Жыл бұрын
Love this interior color scheme! Just bought it last month, too bad we only have all-black interior in my country
@darren25832 жыл бұрын
Nice tour of Horsham Town centre.
@Mogsy28uk2 жыл бұрын
great review us usual Nicola. Engine noise is normal for a CVT system, same on my Gen 5 Outback. Tested a Gen 6 recently, 90% new engine and refined CVT, not as bad, but likely down to acoustic front glass fitted and bulkhead dampening. Just play your music loud, works for me. 😁
@coronadobridge13492 жыл бұрын
This car has no gearbox. It drives as electric car + at high speed engine can connect directly to the wheels.
@Mogsy28uk2 жыл бұрын
@@coronadobridge1349 it does have a single speed CVT gearbox, its in the specs, honest -- The Honda HR-V sends its power through a CVT gearbox, which works like an automatic albeit with a single ‘gear’ - instead it constantly adjusts the gear ratios to keep the engine revving at its most efficient speed.
@Musashi351402 жыл бұрын
@@Mogsy28uk No you're wrong, there is no gearbox at all !
@shieldaigbencher Жыл бұрын
Agreed, no gearbox, the car drives the wheels by electric motor.
@nollypra27525 ай бұрын
@@Mogsy28ukNope it doesn't have a CVT. They should have called it something different as their confusing everyone, including most journalists!
@raspier88098 ай бұрын
This review is as comprehensive as your hairstyle, and I would get a raise to the video editors for dealing with your voice on a constant basis.
@brettooops76632 жыл бұрын
Those top speakers in the rear doors look awfully chunky, in a good way. Is the sound system good? I've always liked Honda styling, big fan of the previous gen HRV, but the price has gone way too high, just like the Toyota CHR. shame Dacia for me then 😭
@tombennetto9899 Жыл бұрын
I find the satnav screen almost impossible to read. Fine small black letters on white background ruin this superb system.
@Sabundy2 жыл бұрын
That is a really nice car. Honda makes quality
@deminioxst61292 жыл бұрын
Breath of fresh air that honda starts to abandon the spaceship design language era and goes back to simole designs
@Wandering_Gg2 жыл бұрын
No electric adjustment for seats, no sunroof?
@omotayosatuyi252 Жыл бұрын
U can open the window for sunlight
@-DC-2 жыл бұрын
Not entirely sure what you expect from a low power CVT Hybrid it's always going to work a small petrol engine hard under high load, It's the nature of the beast Unfortunately.
@srobeck77 Жыл бұрын
This myth is debunked by all the other subcompact suv's not sounding like this....
@gregcooper2719 Жыл бұрын
Big shout out for repping the Backstreet Boys as the last played song on Apple CarPlay! 😂
@2525Hudson Жыл бұрын
I had such high hopes for this, so it appears to have the small underpowered petrol engine of the old model with the same CVT gearbox, but they have added an ' E ' to tick a box, add into the mix the noise and the smal boot...... and it is looking like i need to keep searching. This should have had a 2.0 cc min with 4 wheel drive and a more up to date gearbox, the boot is important because it is aimed at families and we have something called luggage, just to top off my ' want list ', how about adding in a better soundsystem with an amp and a small sub.......... this is just a re-hash of the old model with the letter E on the tailgate.
@shaneelal Жыл бұрын
eCVT is totally different to CVT, suggest you read it up.
@ivonikolov8709 Жыл бұрын
So does it come as AWD or just 2WD?
@c.a.6636 Жыл бұрын
Is new car smell/offgassing overwhelming in this car?
@adamcormie33622 жыл бұрын
Love Nicola’s reviews, you’re so funny and entertaining keep up great work - should have your own show :))
@x1kianx1.2 ай бұрын
Don't worry about the Lound sound, just pretend listening a fried fish in the fan. Just Simply mixing your ears and your foot ,and you feel good.
@markaitch2 жыл бұрын
Nice review Nicola. 👏
@jay-uo2bi2 жыл бұрын
Engine sound reminds me of the previous gen Yaris with 1.3 engine and 4 speed auto. Weak engine with paper weight flywheel and not many gears, revs easily shoot through the roof and noisy it gets. Love my 1.5 CVT GD Jazz whose engine is probably an ancestor of this HRV. It does get loud when revs are high but the CVT in the Jazz keeps revs quite low most of the time so it's very quiet and relaxed.
@apache-yaquibrown40602 жыл бұрын
I love the colors and fhe three tones. I am sure in the U.S.A. we won't get that nice interior.
@eleanormassaro51952 жыл бұрын
Yep, you’re probably right! I bet we won’t even get those nice 18 inch wheels!!!
@peromalmstrom76682 жыл бұрын
My favourite car presenter, making an often mundane data heavy presentation fun and interesting. CarWow, take note! Issue for all consumers, is time-line of order to delivery on new vehicles. I am waiting on a BMW, 13+ months from order/deposit (30th April 2021), vehicle built, sat in Germany waiting for a RAM fitted (Micro-chip thing) with BMW UK unable to give time-line when it will be fitted and delivered. This is real world ground truth, yet we don't hear about this from manufacturers or auto journalists during reviews - funny thing!
@MohammedMangera2 жыл бұрын
Probably because reviews are just that- a review of the car. Most if not all auto mags and sites have talked about/ explained the issues with the chip shortages.
@jamiep612 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed watching the Video Review. A great looking Family SUV
@leemarsh97272 жыл бұрын
Hi Nicola when you can hun please could you do a review on the new 2023 honda cr v when it comes out hun thank you Lee.x
@aaronjaggan2 жыл бұрын
Make sure and see it in person...because it looks different
@kristijan4172 жыл бұрын
oooo, Nicola changed company. what happen with carbuyer ???
@XzzVttll2 жыл бұрын
i dont think you need to comment the design inside and color pallete. you did it in previous video also. finish design and then we can talk about it
@casperskestrel Жыл бұрын
My Honda CRV also has the 1.5T engine and noisy CVT transmission. An otherwise good/usable car but let down by the noise of the transmission. I don't really care about the marginal fuel economy gais of the CVT, I'd rather have a proper automatic transmission without the unnecessary noise.
@itsjusgregg28372 жыл бұрын
Why I can’t I find where to purchase this I don’t see them anywhere
@Luckyamor3 ай бұрын
In which country do you live? 🙄 This Honda HR-V are sold in Europe, Asia and South America. They are different models from North America and in Europe they are known as Honda ZR-V
@laskos022 жыл бұрын
6:33 would you like some?
@nicolahume2 жыл бұрын
Not for me, thanks.
@laskos022 жыл бұрын
@@nicolahume fair enough
@roguegaming78992 жыл бұрын
Is honda expecting alot of accidents because that hazard button is HUGE
@jimiverson30852 жыл бұрын
If you think that HR-V is loud, try accelerating to the highway speed in an S2000....tearing canvas noises from a hellion motor revving to 8000+.
@muhammadharits32372 жыл бұрын
No sunroof?
@omotayosatuyi252 Жыл бұрын
One the window for sunlight
@Tjmomma22 жыл бұрын
If this is the design language that CRV will go too, I’m all for it 👍🏽
@Kurlyhairedmofo2 жыл бұрын
Some people pay money to have a loud car. Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.
@ofir50002 жыл бұрын
Smart, intelligent and funny A great reviewer 👍
@robcurston4467 Жыл бұрын
Its a nice looking car, sure it will be reliable but a their is a lot of cars in this segment. Its a bit slow for me but suitable for most people my age of 65. Great family car.
@brianrocks72772 жыл бұрын
It's a CVT, that is what they do!
@joshhwwaaaaaa2 ай бұрын
You lucky Brits get this one. Would have been nice if Honda showed us some love here in the US. 😢
@ikubarus.69662 жыл бұрын
Trying to buy this
@PhilipDougherty-fo9ju5 ай бұрын
I had a hrv for a month, had the AA out four times not starting, locked out once. Holdcroft Warrington not helpful. bought new battery and got shut. Never again.
@chrispark43103 ай бұрын
Out of interest, did that occur after a period of not using the vehicle?
@CW-sc6qrАй бұрын
I like Honda, but the screen size is so 2010 era. They need at least 12 inches screen going forward. For this reason I may not buy the HRV
@alexmaddox22552 жыл бұрын
What on earth is that vent in the rear near the seat belt. Its huge! I saw it once and couldn't take my eyes of it 😬
@Auriel1172 жыл бұрын
It's to help cool the battery
@ryanrodriguez1234 Жыл бұрын
Whish they had this design in the states.
@pkaps57992 жыл бұрын
So noisy when pushed and such a small boot, no wonder it has so much space at the back row. Clearly a city car, a good one as it seems, but not an all purpose one, especially with this small boot.
@infomercialguy2 жыл бұрын
host is a HOOT. great video. love
@gordonabbott7814 Жыл бұрын
What!, complaining about a Honda Engine. They make a great noise when pushed. I’ve had 2 VTecs in the past.
@ELP11252 жыл бұрын
Roughly 34K USD, don't think this will seek that well
@Tyreman22 Жыл бұрын
It’s been available in the UK for twelve months now and you still have to wait over seven months to get one. It’s selling really well.
@srobeck77 Жыл бұрын
worse gas mileage in class is a deal breaker for me
@petersmith6412 Жыл бұрын
A family member who bought one of these cars now regrets doing so, engine revs it's head off (noise very bad) on slight incline, mpg lowest 43-53mpg average. I am now cancelling my order after waiting 9 months not as good as drive as people make out. Also normal motorway driving revs it's head off even when battery is full it does not switch over to EV.
@gavinforsyth32111 ай бұрын
I've had one two weeks and mainly do town driving and I'm getting 54 mpg it's a great car
@monicahavechristjesus545511 ай бұрын
wow the european version is nice
@newbeginnings85664 ай бұрын
Underpowered out of town to the point it is unpleasant to use .. if Honda had fitted the 2.0 engine from the Civic it could have been so much better
@mrmichaelmann86552 жыл бұрын
Ain't bad
@Luckyamor3 ай бұрын
The car is an SUV coupe and has to behave like a sports car at high speed 😅
@gotcharamsys Жыл бұрын
It's a drama when you don't understand the concept of hybrid cars ... Like Lamborghini more ... ok
@41yearoldnewdriver2 жыл бұрын
I love the Honda HR-V. Please give me one as a gift or sell me one for a little less than $25,000!
@andrewmarsden19702 жыл бұрын
Very smart.
@ianiskandar41652 жыл бұрын
Thankyou.. God bless 🙏🏼
@pritamghosh415810 ай бұрын
She speaks so good english? Is she British?
@feridzilkic77782 жыл бұрын
it's noisy for sure, but is it fast? can you easily overtake?
@amroll26272 жыл бұрын
Its fast enough i believe..im using other honda’s that use the same hybrid engine..it has low horsepower but very high torque compared to its na variant.slightly higher torque than its turbo variant but the output its more linear..
@robertdamin87232 жыл бұрын
First of all the engine is too small. I have 2 lt. engine in my Civic 2018 and I live in North America so the engine in horse power is not enought if you are living here. However I have been a Honda owner for at least and close to 10 years and believe me I will not got under a 4 cylinders engine. Because my friend owns a Honda CR-V 2019 and those 1.5 Lt. engine does not produce enough heart in the winter time here in Canada. So Honda it will have to retract because a turbo and please tell me who needs 195 HP. with all the traffic in the road. I am going to tell you 2.4 Lt. that my friend owned before was more economical also than the one that he owns right now. So like I have said the words spread around do not go for 1.5 Lt. engine with a turbo. Turbo breaks down I am telling you better get a lot of money to repair it after the warranty is over.
@kevingachigua65848 ай бұрын
I love that sound when it accelerates. I don't know what she's complaining about, it sounds really good! I'd actually like it if it had some digital bass added, now that would be a badass sound! All in All, Super Awesome SUV.
@lplt2 жыл бұрын
this is the same exterior as their upcoming electric car... hmmmm
@tankconquerer54282 жыл бұрын
Unlike you i loved that red accent, even because of that i would like to have one
@djizzah Жыл бұрын
Steering wheel is terrible, it's tiny!!
@greggster1002 жыл бұрын
Presenter is so very annoying
@johnkotlarz44662 жыл бұрын
Made me laugh how your two tone look matched the Honda's (mostly) two tone interior..! Great minds eh..?
@volt86842 жыл бұрын
Awful review without understanding of cvt
@funkyfin30232 жыл бұрын
Had test drive in one and liked the car a lot until I took it on the local bypass. Time Japanese manufacturers address the screaming CVT, simply doesn’t suit the car revving its nats off.
@Verbindungs2 жыл бұрын
I own a Renault e-tech without clutch and a fancy dog-eared transmission. You know what, it has exactly the same problem.
@funkyfin30232 жыл бұрын
@@Verbindungs didn’t realise that. Cheers
@Mogsy28uk2 жыл бұрын
same noise from Subaru's --- all using same CVT tech as the other Japanese manufacturers.
@richardsmith5792 жыл бұрын
It isn’t actually a normal CVT, it doesn’t have a slippy belt, just a single engagement gear system, the engine drives the transmission in a single gear and torque does the rest. The batteries, plus the engine and the computer systems sort the drivetrain out. And the step noises the transmission makes are artificial, just like in most conventional CVTs.
@funkyfin30232 жыл бұрын
@@richardsmith579 I know. It’s still rubbish.
@woocoheed2 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@gotcharamsys2 жыл бұрын
this isn't the car for you girl.... buy a gasoline powered Porsche and not a hybrid... God gives nuts to those who don't have teeth.... futile
@mattvariasi8882 жыл бұрын
Honda new HRV.. i like it..
@jondaubadriver47782 жыл бұрын
Everything on the type r is functional. I stopped watching the vid when she mentioned the type R 😅
@johnbmw550i2 жыл бұрын
Awful
@davidleist75872 жыл бұрын
Steering wheels on the wrong side!
@pcr89182 жыл бұрын
Big car small boot
@Musashi351402 жыл бұрын
and huge space at rear seats !
@ans5122 жыл бұрын
Interesting Honda..... With nonsense timeless design....First one to like and comment on.
@henrycwcw2 жыл бұрын
You mean no nonsense?
@ans5122 жыл бұрын
@@henrycwcw yes... simple timeless design
@MarthaMansbridge2 жыл бұрын
Family crossover? Small boot, limited headroom, no AWD, rubbish engines - this is a complete waste of time
@SollehuddinAziz2 жыл бұрын
So funny when she say engine sound so loud. That's not a luxury car. Hurmmm
@ColonelSternlove2 жыл бұрын
Nice exterior - already dated interior. Should of put the Honda e interior into this machine!
@colinrenfrew482 жыл бұрын
Compromised and looks very odd. Pass.
@dkpirie2 жыл бұрын
It is a very ugly and cheap looking car and the front looks dated, except for the headlights. Honda's styling had been off for many years now. I used to like Hondas, but all the new ones are just getting uglier at each launch.
@Auriel1172 жыл бұрын
🙄
@DWestnik772 жыл бұрын
Completely opposite for me, I think HRV is one of the best looking cars today, the rest is much uglier. For example - Nissan Juke - what a nonsense!
@zuhawk152 жыл бұрын
It is all about reliability and money in my bank account.