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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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

I’ve seen these on the road. THEY LOOK SO GOOD

Hondas are very well engineered, well built and reliable.

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. 👍

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.

I kinda like the loud rev sound, it's like a race car.

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.

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.

Simple clean car with good mileage. Its a car made for the masses.

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 😂

You just go on getting better! This one was brilliant.

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.

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.

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.

Love this interior color scheme! Just bought it last month, too bad we only have all-black interior in my country

Nice tour of Horsham Town centre.

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. 😁

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.

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 😭

I find the satnav screen almost impossible to read. Fine small black letters on white background ruin this superb system.

That is a really nice car. Honda makes quality

Breath of fresh air that honda starts to abandon the spaceship design language era and goes back to simole designs

No electric adjustment for seats, no sunroof?

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.

Big shout out for repping the Backstreet Boys as the last played song on Apple CarPlay! 😂

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.

So does it come as AWD or just 2WD?

Is new car smell/offgassing overwhelming in this car?

Love Nicola’s reviews, you’re so funny and entertaining keep up great work - should have your own show :))

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.

Nice review Nicola. 👏

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.

I love the colors and fhe three tones. I am sure in the U.S.A. we won't get that nice interior.

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!

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. A great looking Family SUV

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

Make sure and see it in person...because it looks different

oooo, Nicola changed company. what happen with carbuyer ???

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

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.

Why I can’t I find where to purchase this I don’t see them anywhere

6:33 would you like some?

Is honda expecting alot of accidents because that hazard button is HUGE

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+.

No sunroof?

If this is the design language that CRV will go too, I’m all for it 👍🏽

Some people pay money to have a loud car. Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.

Smart, intelligent and funny A great reviewer 👍

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.

It's a CVT, that is what they do!

You lucky Brits get this one. Would have been nice if Honda showed us some love here in the US. 😢

Trying to buy this

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.

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

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 😬

Whish they had this design in the states.

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.

host is a HOOT. great video. love

What!, complaining about a Honda Engine. They make a great noise when pushed. I’ve had 2 VTecs in the past.

Roughly 34K USD, don't think this will seek that well

worse gas mileage in class is a deal breaker for me

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.

wow the european version is nice

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

Ain't bad

The car is an SUV coupe and has to behave like a sports car at high speed 😅

It's a drama when you don't understand the concept of hybrid cars ... Like Lamborghini more ... ok

I love the Honda HR-V. Please give me one as a gift or sell me one for a little less than $25,000!

Very smart.

Thankyou.. God bless 🙏🏼

She speaks so good english? Is she British?

it's noisy for sure, but is it fast? can you easily overtake?

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.

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.

this is the same exterior as their upcoming electric car... hmmmm

Unlike you i loved that red accent, even because of that i would like to have one

Steering wheel is terrible, it's tiny!!

Presenter is so very annoying

Made me laugh how your two tone look matched the Honda's (mostly) two tone interior..! Great minds eh..?

Awful review without understanding of cvt

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.

Nice video

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

Honda new HRV.. i like it..

Everything on the type r is functional. I stopped watching the vid when she mentioned the type R 😅

Awful

Steering wheels on the wrong side!

Big car small boot

Interesting Honda..... With nonsense timeless design....First one to like and comment on.

Family crossover? Small boot, limited headroom, no AWD, rubbish engines - this is a complete waste of time

So funny when she say engine sound so loud. That's not a luxury car. Hurmmm

Nice exterior - already dated interior. Should of put the Honda e interior into this machine!

Compromised and looks very odd. Pass.

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.