I Finally Got the New Honda and I'm Exremely Dissapointed 

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Nothing beats waking up in the morning knowing that slow car will alway be reliable, save you money, save you from accidents, last a very long time. That speed itch will go away slowly. Slowly you will transition to driving relaxed

You know there's something wrong when people are going halfway across the country just to get a halfway-fair price on a car . . .

I own a 2021 Honda HR-V with a 1.8 LTR 4-cyl. Here are your instructions for passing on a two lane road: Allow the target vehicle to get 1/2 mile ahead of you, then kick it! By the time you catch your target to pass, you will come to your senses and realize you should never pass in this HR-V.

I can’t remember the last time Scotty got a new anything and wasn’t disappointed.

47,500 for a Rav 4?! holy moly.

Ordered a 2024 Honda HRV sport, under MSRP and comes in a few weeks… loved the car when I test drove it. Many folks complain about how slow it is , but I don’t mind, its much better then what I currently have.

I love my 2019 HRV (EX, 2WD). Great gas mileage, economical to maintain, a lot of cargo space for its size, and it has a comfortable ride. I'm in my 50s and have driven it on 10-hour road trips through several states with zero mechanical or comfort issues. The only negative for me is the weak engine. My situation is similar to the owner of the HRV in Scotty's video in that I came from driving a BMW for 11 years before getting the HRV, so it did take awhile for me to get used to the lack of get-up-n-go. But other than that, it's a really great car. I put a bumper sticker on mine that says "0 to 60, Eventually". Be sure to honk as you pass me! lol

You don’t sound dissappointed at all Scotty! 😂

I got the sport version of this and my wife got sport version civic. We deliberately went with these because of the 2.0 engines. We wanted cars that would last for many years to come. Nice to hear Scotty confirm our theory.

When I made the switch from a v6 Toyota Avalon to a 4-cylinder Honda Civic, I encountered a similar issue. I found myself complaining constantly because the car felt slow, and I even suspected that there might be a problem with the transmission 😂. However, it turned out that the car was perfectly fine; I simply needed some time to adjust to the characteristics of the new engine 😅.

Got the Sport AWD, and I have no complaints. Scotty nailed it, the HR-V is a nice looking, long lasting transport machine.

And where is the part of being extremely disappointed Scotty?

Bought a '21 HRV brand new before the ridiculous prices blew up. I've put over 70k miles on it, got it with 4. No issues, plenty of space for daily driving, and mpgs are good. Went to look at the new '23 and was disappointed that it's so big and the rear seats don't do the same thing as the previous model.

Hey, Scotty. I understand that the owner of the HRV chose it because he didn't want to pay for a Rav4, but the Rav4's Honda competitor is the CRV, a bigger vehicle. The Toyota Corolla-Cross is the direct competitor to the Honda HRV and is much less expensive. Just to be fair in the comparison of like vehicles...LOL.

After two bad used car purchases for my daughter (2014 TSX 80K mi / 2018 3CYL Focus 45k mi) I said screw it and bought her a 23 HRV. I wanted something reliable I no longer had to worry about that would last her through high school, college, into her adult life. I’m really hoping this thing works out…. Tired of stressing out over some of these used vehicles. I love the HRV and tend to grab the keys at times when I need to run errands. Btw she complains about it being slow too which is absolutely perfect.

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Hey Scotty! It was great meeting you. Glad you enjoyed reviewing the car!

In my opinion the 2.0 engine is one of the best engine Honda has at this time...especially in the CIvic. It has Direct and Port injection, Timing Chain, low maintenance. I would be highly surprised if under a competent owner, if this engine doesn't last 1 million miles. However, this engine being put in a larger Hr-V is not good. Considering if you are just driving yourself it might be fine. But when you load up on passengers, this car will be struggling. At least with the Civic you are starting at 2900lbs

We looked at an HR V but it was Made in Mexico 🇲🇽. We bought a Toyota corolla with the 1.8 and we love it!

The HR-V is so big now, it's as big as a 2nd gen CR-V... Probably as the same engine and performance as well...

I've got a 2024 HRV. The car practically drives itself. Pure joy.

Here in New Zealand we owe Scotty a world of thanks for advice that steered us away from imported Mercs or BMWs that are attractively priced....(all the used cars here, are imports).

It's so sad that all the Accords have CVTs now. They don't offer a manual, nor coupe. My 2006 manual coupe can't last forever, but I want it to. 😭

I'm in Scotland and drive a 6 speed manual 2019 Honda CR-V 1.5 turbo, the nicest and best car I ever owned. I love Hondas!

I have this combo in my civic, never changed the trans fluid and motor has 240k and still going. It’s definitely not fast but it’s reliable and easy to work on

I have a 2017 HR-V with the 1.8 and I feel the acceleration is fine. Yeah the cvt is lacking over a traditional automatic, but you learn how to accelerate with it. Get 30 MPG in the city.

Just drove my ‘21 CR-V with a 1.5L engine from Bergen County, New Jersey to Virginia Beach with my wife, son and a cargo space full of luggage, went the speed limit the whole way and made it all the way there on a full tank without stopping. It’s a great vehicle!

I just got my daughter who went off to college last fall a new 2023 Honda HRV last Dec 2022. I told her when I bought the car that she does not need to worry about replacing this car for at least 10-15 years until she finishes medical school and her residency. I told her the exact same thing that this 2.0 L non-turbo Honda engine is one of the most dependable engine Honda has ever made!! It will last forever if you take good care of it. Her prev car was my 2004 Acura TL that I bought when she was one month old. Now her younger brother drives the 2004 TL that has 196K miles and still shifts smoothly, and the TL will be 19 years old next MONTH!!!!

When I bought my 2019 Nissan 370Z new back at the end of 2018 the salesman tried to quote me a price that was about $6K above the MSRP. When I traced the history of the car I saw that it had been sitting on his lot for about 4 months, so I told him to either come back down to Earth on the price or I was going to walk. I settled on the MSRP and was happy to get exactly the car I wanted without getting ripped off badly. The quality of materials, plus the fit and finish were top notch on an all Japanese car made with Japanese parts, so I was more than happy and the car has not disappointed me to date. At 52K miles the engine uses maybe 2 to 3 oz of oil between my 3K mile oil changes. In looking into the valve cover through the oil filler opening, I can see no sludge or discoloration on any of the valve train components. The metal looks new and as if it has been scrubbed clean. On my last oil change I sent out an oil sample for analysis and all the wear metals were very low, with very low levels of chemical contamination of stuff like acids, fuel or water. The exhaust tips still show practically no soot residue, even though I have had the air/fuel ratios enriched in the low to mid rpm range for better throttle response and more torque, as a result of my dyno tuning session.

The hrv is the subcompact suv. It should be compared with the corolla cross

It cracks me up for people to complain about CVTs not having get up and go. Purely psychological.

Honda is definitely a great car! I work on cars and I agree 100% with Scotty. Honda or Toyota only for me 😂 Honda 2.0L is bulletproof

The Honda HRV was not made to be driven stupidly, but responsibility..

Test drove one lately. It looks nice inside and out. However, this car is awfully underpowered. It really needs the 2.4 engine that was used on the last gen CRV. If you drive on the interstate often, don’t get this car. It’s nothing about fun to drive but for safety concerns.

If you can't maintain a turbo vehicle like a race car driver, then don't buy one. You must change the oil & filter every six-months or 5,000 miles whichever occurs first, period! Like Scotty says, oil & filters are cheap, engines [and turbos, emphasis added] are not. LOL

Honda should bring back their 2.4 liter inline 4 for US market as base engine. It was very pleasant combination with 5 speed automatic.

Wish I had one of these. Love reliable Hondas.

Made in Mexico, Celaya, GTO! So, I was expecting Scotty to say that this is JUNK like he has always been saying about Mexican made products. That said, the HRV is designed in Japan, has the previos generation CRV rear suspension with the Gen 11 Civic front setup. This is not a SUV but a cross-over based on the Civic. Great car for the price and much better than the competition. I drove it several times and love it. You want more power, buy a turbo kit and tune it; another perfect Honda sleeper.

Bring back the old 2.4 which the old CRVS and Accords had and put it in this baby! You'd get more power with tried and true reliability!

You cannot compare an HR-V to a Rav-4. You should rather compare the HR-V to a C-HR

My wife has a 2018 HRV and she likes it for the gas mileage and being able to maneuver it around in the city. It is definitely lacking in the acceleration department though! 😂

2020 honda civic hatchback with the sport package best purchase ever made. Got it precovid for less than msrp and its worth way more now. Love it too much tho, its so much fun.

Nothing wrong with basic transportation. It’s what most people actually drive.

At least it is not turbo that overheats and breaks the engine too soon or a hybrid with a $5,000 battery to replace when it goes bad.

I want that Cellica, Scotty! LOL My old man had a '94 and I borrowed it every chance when I was in high school. I had a '79 Firebird at the time but I loved driving the Cellica.

This is the car we are planning to get, the LX with AWD. We are just a transportation family of 3. Im thankful for this review, Scotty! Wouldnt trust a 2nd opinion nor need it.

I got the older one (2007) and I'm happy 😁 I get average close to 28 mpg mixed driving with the 2.4 not too shabby I think.

I just bought a 2025 EX-L in white pearl. Laughed when Scotty said the owner is getting older and wiser. I'm 57 lol. And I guess that's fits.

Bought a new HR-V this year, AWD because we live in Québec where it's winter for 7 months a year. I was lucky with my 2006 Audi A4, which had the good manners to run perfectly for 16 years, then electrically destruct all at once. So I didn't get strung along putting thousands into it every couple of years. The HR-V interior, while not as luxe as the Audi, is very understated in the same way, and has buttons and knobs for everything important. I love regular gas, and not waiting for the turbo to blow up. Not a fan of CVT, but at this price point that's what you get. We hope it stays as boring as a Civic.

My made in Japan 2000 Honda CR-V with 270k miles was rear-ended and totaled. Best car I ever owned. Was looking to buy used when, out of the blue, saw a family taking pictures at the dealer in front of their new 2025 HR-V. I knew it was for me. For those saying they're disappointed it is made in Mexico... It is a Japanese car assembled in Mexico with all Honda parts. It is luxury to me. My 2000 was the same engine, the HR-V definitely has more power. I had to compromise on the CVT transmission. I love the front wheel drive. Very happy with my choice.

A couple of months ago I rented a 2019 HRV Sport for three days. I liked the vehicle. I thought the acceleration was sufficient.

..Why the concern with slow acceleration..?? Most accidents result from speeding ...🥴🥴🥴

Only Scotty can pull off jeans on jeans.

I bought the HRV. Thank you for your review. I don't need too much speed. Lucky I'm still alive! I like Hondas is you get more car for your money. Toyota, you get what pay for. Toyotas are virtually unbreakable. So are Hondas. I like the HRV over the RAV4. More comfortable. The transmission is like a giant rubber band. It's still a great little car.

He did his research… because he’s an Eagle Scout As a person with an Eagle Scout sticker on his car I can confirm this is true

I got a awd one of these and I love busting thru 30 miles of country roads in nasty unplowed blizzards at 31mpg. I got 18000 miles and 32.6 mpg average over all those miles.

Seems like it's a car that will last a pretty long time. Not overpowered, might be underpowered but people do fine on a lot less power.

My grandpa just got a 2023 Hyundai Tucson a couple months ago because it is fully loaded and was a lot cheaper than the RAV4… SMH. It does look nice tho

Match this with a 6spd. MT and I'd be at the dealership's door in the morning. No GDI turbos or CVTs for me.

I bought Honda Hrv-2024 , Amazing. Classy look, cute interior, decent Mileage 25 on city and 31 on highway. Important thing is it has all lates technology and awesome safety features with reasonable price. I love my hrv it looks Audi or bmw, I’m not sure what he is talking

Love it when you talk about Honda/Acura always the best.

I have a 2016 HRV 6 speed manual & 2 wheel drive with 124K. The car is very reliable except for the paint problem which Honda is fixing.

It's disgraceful to have to drive 1000 miles or more to pick up your purchase, of any kind.

This was the replacement for the Fit. I'd rather keep my old 2015 Fit than a brand new one of these. I need better fuel economy than only 32MPG. No thanks!! In my Fit I could drive up a hill for 50 miles into a wind and it would get better than 32 lousy MPG.

Genuine question, With a heavy body and smaller engine , its about the driver not revving the motor and putting extra stress on that motor that determines its longevity isnt it ? If the guy is used to a zippy audi he may just drive this into the ground by going to hard

“They fall apart like a Chinese motorcycle” 😂So true!

Scotty mentioned the car with CVT is for fuel economy not speed. A manual transmission is for economy, speed and reliability.

I agree with you. I have a 2020 HRV. 22.7k msrp. 38-40 mpg at 70 mph with A/C on. 32-36 mpg around town. Change oil and filter at 5k with syn. oil. Replace cvt 4qts Honda fluid at 10k. Honda recommends 25k. CVT shifts like an auto trans. Good acceleration. If I wanted a race car, I would buy one.

Scotty, the "Sport: mode cannot be selected from the Drive modes, is actually the "S" on the shifter options, that's where you can select it but just make sure turning back to "Normal" or ECON as SPORT is not showed display on the Screen anywhere but you can feel it by pressing that gas pedal, it actually makes a difference.

I ordered the HRV - Sport 2023, in Septmener 2022! Paid 31K after all the taxes, delivery fees, etc. I love the car didn't like the price. I wish there was an AC vent for the back seats, besides that I'm content.

I thought the CR-V and RAV-4 compete…..not the HR-V. How is this even a comparison?

Your review on this car made me finalize my decision to get a 2023 Honda HRV sport . I have been following your channel and i respect your honest reviews . 👍 👍

I would like to buy a new vehicle, but I would miss all the "check" lights lit up on my dash.

I picked up a 2016 HRV EX AWD recently and I love it. Amazing car for someone coming from an old civic who needed more space and comfort and winter capabilities. Newer ones seem a lot more generic and homogenized. The CVT is not as bad as people say if you have it under warranty. I really enjoy the paddle shifters for when I need extra power.

It doesn’t look too slow to me, I prefer slow cars I guess, it’s a gas saver

Scotty, where is the disappointment?

OMG, that bland thing looks NOTHING like a Mazda (CX-30 or CX-5). The best engine Honda ever made was the 2.4L K series 4-cyl.

I test drove a Honda CVT 1.5l Jazz and did not like it, I just paid the extra for the 1.8l automatic civic.

I got a 2023 Acura RDX AWD with a tech package for around the same amount of money! 2.4L 10 speed automatic with turbo. It’s really fun to drive and picks up when you need it to. I feel really safe with it. I named him Owen 😊

This is basically a Civic Sport SUV with some extra perks. No auto start/stop, full LED taillights, LED exterior mirror turn signal indicator lights, blind spot and cross traffic monitoring.

I worked for a turbo reman company. I will avoid turbo cars at nearly all costs. they always fail and are always expensive.

Scotty we use vans in our line of work and I would really love to hear you break down the vans on the market today. It's really tough out there, very expensive and lots of outlandish designs. Could use some help!

I finally gave in and bought a Corolla with CVT, not much other choice, so now I change the oil every 5K, and the Trans fluid started at 45K and every 3rd oil change. I lost my last car when the CVT went bad at 85K and they wanted $4K to rebuild trans.

Have a 2023 HR-V sport and Honda just replaced the entire front steering rack on a recall!!!! A known problem with cars assembled in Mexico. took two months to get the part so all the while it wandered all over the road and steered like a 49 Ford Truck! Had to take two 2000 mile road trips and it drove me crazy..........finally got the part and took it in for repair that they quoted would take no more than 2 hours.........4 hours later the car was still on the rack and all the techs had gone to lunch and just let the sucker customer wait..no apologies or KMA........after 30 years driving Hondas this is just too much for me to deal with.....one more year on the lease and I am going to a Corolla.

I am sticking with my 2011 Civic , after 12 years I had my first engine part go out , the thermostat failed open , so wham bam replaced that and did a coolant change and back on the road again !

Finally got to test drive one. I loved the ride, and that Motor! Smooth! Fun! And just as cheap as a Chevy Trax, without the Turbo, and not the Carbon build up! One of the smoothest rides. Everything so simple!

I live in Minnesota and we definitely need the AWD in the winter sometimes.

Just bought a 2003 honda integra DC5. 20 years old and still going strong. 2ltr inline 4

"He doesn't have any kids yet!"🤣

Im in a similar situation as the Audi guy gong to the 2.0. I got rid of my 2017 Civic 1.5T and got a 24 Kona with 2.0. the Kona is way slower but it works fine for transportation

Scotty, thanks for your videos. Always entertaining. I have a 2017 civic sedan touring. I wish they would make an HRV touring. Stick in the 1.5 turbocharged, leather, navigation, the few other bells and whistles of the 2017, and make it as light as possible. I think that would sell like hot cakes and be a fantastic car.

I really like the Honda HR-V as it reminds me of the size the old "compact" SUV's used to be like the 2005 Rav4 I had. I currently have a 2016 Honda Accord LX but if I was to get something that was more practical the HR-V would be the way to go for me personally.

Who’s ready to watch Scotty forever ?

That is ZRV in rest of the world. The HRV/Vezel we get is completely different. Also the 2019 HRV i got over here is called the Vezel. And it is a 1.5L Hybrid with Dual Clutch Transmission putting 190hp.

So many people complain about this HR-V not having enough power, often without driving it, or even would buy it if they had the money and are going by the numbers on paper. But that's not what this is made for. It's basically a Civic SUV if you need more cargo capacity and height than a Civic Hatchback. I was looking at getting a Boost Blue Pearl Civic Sport Hatchback, but an Urban Grey Pearl HR-V Sport fits what I would want and need even better. But if I could have both, I would, and just might get the Civic Sport with the 6 Speed Manual, if I could find one. If I didn't get one of these, I would look into getting a Camry SE. That has all the sportiness without paying several grand more for lots of options I don't want anyway, like the sunroof and other things. Likewise, for getting the Civic Sport Hatchback or HR-V Sport over the Sport Touring or EX-L. If you don't want the extra options and equipment of the top trims, the Sport trim has all the basic goodies for much less, so you can use the money saved for all the OEM and aftermarket accessories, tinted windows, and maybe upgrade the stereo speakers and amps later. Lots of people are not tuners or racers, but still like the looks and handling of factory sport trim vehicles for an affordable price as opposed to the top trim loaded more performance oriented trims. I live in Honolulu, HI, so a FWD will be fine, a little faster, and cost less, plus maintenance down the road and having to replace all four tires if one goes bad. The FWD even has a Snow mode and Hill Descent mode, and the snow mode may even work in sand that we have here. And the Sport Mode is in the shifter, when in Normal driving mode. And unlike the Civic, the HR-V does not have the dreaded auto start/stop feature. Like Scotty, I prefer the N/A 2.0L engine over the turbo/GDI 1.5 any day, for its reliability, dependability, and longevity. But it would be nice if they came out with a Sport Touring with the detuned Type R Turbo 2.0L engine. Regarding the lack of power, by comparison, my 1984 Buick Grand National was 3500 lbs. with a 3.8L turbo and automatic transmission with 200 HP and 300 ft/lbs torque in stock form, could smoke the rear tires for 50' and was faster than the Corvette that year, without the intercooler from the 1986/87 and it was considerably fast back then at about the same as the HR-V Sport FWD with a N/A engine half the size. K Tuner has a mod for this engine in the Civic that can bring it up to, or higher power than the non Si 1.5L turbo engine, even more so with a cold air intake, aftermarket exhaust and other mods. It just may need to be recalibrated for the HR-V Sport. Eibach coil springs could lessen body roll if desired. Lots of Civic mods may fit and work on the HR-V , as it is basically a Civic for the most part. The alternative for the same price of the K-Tuner is the Pedal Commander that can be easily installed or removed without altering the computer that has many variables settings to improve throttle response. But the average buyer of the HR-V will like it essentially OEM as it is. I think with a few exceptions, Honda did great work on the Civic and HR-V for what it was created to be. For the performance minded Civic fans here that don't know, my friend Jason Miller at 727Project on RU-vid and IG has a nice black 10th Generation Civic Si, but his 11th Generation Civic Sport Sedan aka Blue is probably the nicest, most customized and modified new Civic out there, and maybe the most popular. He has spent so much on that car, added and switching out mods, accessories and customized body parts and posted video as a guide for many others. So the potential for performance on the Civic and HR-V is there. Just don't expect factory performance to always come OEM in mainstream vehicles for the masses. But they are designed for the aftermarket to do so, for those that want it, and whatever they are willing to spend and put into it. As always drive safely, and always consider reliability, dependability and longevity if this is going to be the daily driver for yourself, and maybe others.

I have 2020 Honda HR-V and I must say acceleration is the only thing that is disappointing about this car, I have no issues with anything else, as long as you maintain it properly.

I would have gotten a Civic hatchback over this any day of the week.

I've been noticing about this Honda HR-V 2023 has very bad suspensions. I saw people climbing aboard this car And I saw this car get it's car height, lowered with very weak suspensions because of 4 passengers- alongside of the driver obviously. Which makes this car not do so well with full adult passengers all seated on each seat in this Honda model

Toyota and Honda have the same problem with rings in their modern engines - they ALL say you have to change the oil religiously often. Toyota TOLD ME to get the base engine in the Corolla as it was not as powerful or as fuel efficient but - he looked to the garage and said, I can tell you the modern motor is similar to other brands who had to use those designs for good mileage - the 1.8L will be a far better motor if you keep the car a long time.