I just got my Honda CRV EXL yesterday and I really didn’t think I was going to like it but then I drove it and fell in love. So many features and such a smooth ride.
My car was totaled a few days ago. So I was in the market for another vehicle. Of course safety ratings were a priority. But I didn't even know what I wanted. I wanted to research and test drive everything. I used to be a truck guy but I had gotten to the point for something to get me to work and back, to be more practical. I loved my Ford Taurus, which held up like a boss in my head on collision, but found myself wanting more cargo room and versatility. I work on locomotives. I'm also a proud Dad and family man, so I wanted something not too big, good gas mileage, good acceleration and power if needed and quality/reliability. I also wanted a good looking vehicle and at a good price. And this CR V was everything I wanted and was asking for and then some! It is absolutely the most practical and versatile vehicle you can find on the market. I bought it and I know it will be my favorite vehicle I have ever owned. It is perfect for the everyday family driver, and I'm a NASCAR fan to boot so I was surprised with the ride quality and power. Absolutely perfect vehicle for me.
We own a 2006 Honda CR-V AWD, our family are extremely satisfied with it in fact we love it, especially my father. It's babied, cleaned with a 6 month/6000 mile oil change kept everything up to date and made sure it stays that way, forever! I use two shops for repairs our authorized dealer and a shop that I use to work for, the reason for the dealer visits is frankly for recalls/bulletins, error and faulty codes that cannot be read by the other shop. We are the second owners of this vehicle with 128763 miles on it and still spinning like a cat.
I'm extremely appreciate of your great and very thorough review. I'm looking to buy a used low mileage '19 CRV and the whole package is such incredible value vs. the CX-5, Rogue, etc. Thank you!
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The 5th gen Cr-v has only recently come out in the UK, Sept 18, and only available with the 15t engine, no diesel option, but in March 19, we had the hybrid come out. I went out an purchased one. What a fabulous car it is.
My little sister might buy one. Im super excited for her. I got a Honda Fit with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, mated to a 6-speed, and me and my Pops just came back from about a 700 mile trip. All i have to day is, plenty of power! I can just imagine the turbo 1.5L in this car. Keep up the great reviews!
The Honda CRV is a nice car with a quiet and smooth ride with three limitations. CVT TRANS - Yes the CVTs have improved and Honda and Toyota are the best but a chain/steel belt can't compete against a gear that won't break or slip under most conditions. Yes they can last 200k but only if you change the fluid every 30k, don't tow, don't drive up mountains, don' t offroad, don't floor it , just baby it from day one. No fun.. TURBO - Turbos give quick fun acceleration (VARROOM) and increased mpg at a cost. Anytime you force more fuel/air into cylinder you increase pressure and heat with reduced engine life and possible fuel oil dilution. Not to mention turbos run hot and need more frequent oil changes to prevent costly repairs. DIRECT INJECTION - Better combustion equals increased mpg but the intake valves without port detergent gas cleaning in time will get carbon deposits which can affect performance. Only dual injection (Toyota & Ford) can prevent it. So with all this new technology how will one be able to buy a good used reliable CRV without knowing how the previous owner drove it and maintained it. Do your homework and good luck!!
hahaha So belt/chain type CVTs in SUVs are great for people who drive slowly in the flat city without passengers or load. No wonder why I see so many Suzuki and Mazda in Japanese mountains. New Forester is not as popular... So Toyota (RAV4 in Japan comes with 2.0l and CVT), Honda and Subaru will slowly loos their reliable car name as more people use their heavy SUV i harsh, Japanese mountains.
@@pepper13111 What kind of CVT are used? Provide details of weight, torque, working conditions, the speed of torque change etc, please? CVTs are not all created equal. What is the designed usage environment of these CVT? How is the temperature managed? What is the maintenance intervals? Do they break down? I have seen the "heave machinery" braking down all the time at my work so do not mention the reliability of heavy machines please. Why CVTs break down so often with low millage? How can you argue that using the "never drove a piece of machinery..." since the heavy machinery are often unreliable?
I'm a subscriber and your video reviews are pretty good and I always enjoy them. I mostly like you're laid back attitude. It's a refreshing change amongst other journalists. But now I have to give the channel a zonk. Whoever shoots your video, is constantly going out of focus when filming. That dummies down the quality quite a bit and it's somewhat distracting. He should lock his focus or work it manually. Keep up the great work!
Man you had to upload this, I've been having to hold my mom back from going to the dealership to check these out 😂 she says she really like them and I tell her.....you just bought a new car lol maybe I'll let her watch this instead
philiipine crv's has engine support defects, after a month of uaing you can hear a clunking sound underneath, i know alot of crv owners who had it replaced just months after buying them
Not sure what people are talking about the Oil dilution issue, in Australia we do not have this issue. Got my CRV in 2017 ( All Wheel drive 1.5 litre turbo 240 NM torque, 140KW), done 26,500 KM, no issues. Hondas have very high resale value in OZ compared to Kia, Hundai, Subaru. Honda's are well built vehicles from back in the days and are very reliable. My only gripe is the Garmain map which is not as good as google maps.
Our car got totaled recently and we are in need of a new vehicle. My wife’s brother recently bought a new CRV Touring and the wife is sold on this SUV. She’s been spoiled with the latest technology and it’s ground clearance when exiting the vehicle with hardly any effort. Soon to be owners of the CRV...
Middle-aged guy here, who has owned only small basic nimble stick-shift cars until getting this new CRV. Yeah, I find the CVT feels just fine, but maybe I'm not used to what an automatic tranny is "supposed to" feel like. My Dad got the new Forester, which is great too and even better outward visibility, but yeah, a bit pokey.
The rear driver side will have trouble latching his seat belt if somebody is seated at the mid 2nd row or worse with a baby car seat. Stay away from 1.5 GDI turbo engine, it has with oil dilution issue.
Another great video. Thinking of getting the 2020 CR-V because I want the gas/oil dilution issue to have been resolved with the 2019 and earlier models. This would be my first Honda.
I have this exact 2018 model... really like it. My only issues.. 1)small gas tank, this really surprised me. 2)Speed limit isn't displayed on the main dash. It's displayed on the map and would have been very easy for them to add to the main display so you don't have to have the map open. 3)Your right leg will rest on a very hard plastic that is right there on the main console. It can start to hurt on long drives. I think those are my only complaints. I don't regret my purchase though.
@@area859 from what i know, that only happens in places were it is really cold. The car cant get to normal operating temperatures fast enough, and the computer keeps the engine running rich, and from running short trips. People who live in warm climates need not worry about that situation.
Oil dilution is a serious issue. I have a 2017 that despite recalls still reads about 10mm over max at just 1000 miles after oil change. Honda refuses to acknowledge the issue. I don't know why NHTSA is not stopping them from selling these defective engines.
Hello Danial, if you still have your 2019 CRV, can you comment if you have the oil dilution problem? I'm looking at getting a 2019 (like the front end better than the new 2020/2021) . I don't live in a cold part of the country so I'm reading online that cold climates seem to have that oil dilution issue.
Just bought a 2019 CR-V base LX with (no money down) the 2.4L. Might as well have been brand new because it only had 8 miles on it. Overall, I really like it. Of course my biggest concern is the CVT. But as long as you maintain it properly and don't floor it off the line and don't drive it like a maniac, you got a chance. So YES, this car will definitely need some TLC to have a chance to last a long time. That being said, it does respond fairly well accelerating off the line, but don't expect to win any races with it.
I'm just awaiting delivery of mine in Molten Lava red. I'm in Canada so love the heated steering wheel. My husband has a 2017 with the thumb slider volume on the left of the steering wheel. Now it's just +/- which is what I like...and the return of the volume knob! I've been driving our 2010 CRV for a few years now and love it but am looking forward to more cargo room and all the bells and whistles!
I've been driving my CRV for two months now and love it. I can get a ton of stuff in it with the back seats flat. And..except for the fact that a city bus slid into me doing nearly $5000 worth of tailgate & tail light damage (everything in back still works), I'm loving it. She gets all fixed up next week!!!!
So i just came back from a trip to legoland and san diego and i rented an suv because i have a kid and wanted that extra space. I rented the hyundai tucson and it was awesome and smooth ride but im the kind of guy that does alot of research and turns out its ranked #6 in compact suvs in cars us news and i thought it would be ranked top 5 and the fuel economy is ranked pretty bad. So then this Honda suv is ranked number 1 and mpg 25-28 in city which is really good for an suv and hwy is 31-34 and better techs and im looking to buy an suv so i need to definitely get a test drive and this video helped me more to want to buy it thanks.
LowKey Savage The Honda CRV has oil dilution problems. We wanted it but it had that and CVT transmissions which are always the worst. I suggest you look at the Toyota RAV4! I have the 2019 it’s newly redesigned in and out. It also has a hybrid version which Im panning to get soon.
Justin Xu yeah i did more research yesterday and cvt sucks ass and not trustworthy and might potentially end up paying more so im done with this car. But your right toyota rv4 is great except their starting price but that is a really good fuel efficient vehicle, also looking at the nissan rogue, and 2 more
LowKey Savage if you want a hybrid that will be a little more expensive but it’s gonna have more hp and so much better mpg! The regular gas version still have excellent mpg! I’m getting better then they state the car can.
@LowKeySavage The Hyundai Tucson IS an awesome SUV... It is ranked higher with Consumer Reports... depends on where you look. I've cross checked EVERY SUV with CR, Edmunds, US News, etc.. and watched tons of videos....
I surprised you didn’t mention the oil dilution complaints and Honda’s response to them. I believe that Honda is saying that the fixes have been done at the factory level for the 2019 model year. Your thoughts?. Thank you.
I just bought a 2005 crv for my parents so they can finally replace their 97 Nissan Altima that has served them well but has become another victim of Northern weather and salt on the roads. CVR is in a very good condition considering how old it is and has no rust which is insane for a car that old in Michigan. I wish I was able to afford for them this one tho 😫
We downsized one of our vehicles (a 2016 Honda Pilot) for a 2018 Honda CR-V. Just coming up to 28,000 miles after the first 12 months, no problems whatsoever so far (no idea what the oil dilution problem is which some people are commenting about below). We put 2500 miles on it during the first week on a road trip to Canada (and only had to fill up about 6 or 7 times on the whole trip). CVT noise is slightly annoying under hard acceleration, but that's my only gripe.
Michael, is yours the 1.5 turbo engine? That's the one with the oil dilution issue, so bad that they had to stop selling that engine in China! Oil mixes with the gasoline during combustion and owners say they can smell gas on the oil dipstick and smell it in the car's cabin too.
@@ofcbob6391 yes, our CR-V has the 1.5 Turbo engine. So far, no problems and we drive a lot of miles (we're now at 30k after 14 months). Time will tell, I guess.
Will buy one one day. Have driven a lot of them absolutely beautiful to drive. Great styling too. We don't have the oil dilution problem here in New Zealand so an all round great buy. Would probably go for the 2.0 over the 1.5 though.
Stay clear. 1.5L turbo engine is garbage. Black oil from carbon issues and gas getting into oil. I have one and getting rid of it. They are nice vehicles sure but these reviews never spend much time on the most critical component. The engine.
Gary, I agree the turbo on the cr-v is a bad set up. I did a test drive. There a a delay on the turbo from when u put ur foot on the gas till when u get power. And also try hitting a bump with those 18 inch tires. Forget it. I would loose options to get the LX AWD to get the 2.4 has a better history to it.
The cr-v has come a long way in terms of looks and I think they did a great job on the redesign. The wheels are a huge zonk for me. I like the finish of them but the design is very out there. Other than that it's a great car. Excellent review!
If it wasn't for the oil dilution problem I would say it is. But until it's totally proven that Honda has fixed it, I wouldn't say it is. Which is a shame because it is a super nice car for what it is.
That's correct Sammy, it's the bare bones model, the LX..no safety suite available and comes with no privacy glass! But it is a great little engine, cuz it's the same one in my 2014 CRV EX and it has been super (28 mpg all around) and burns no oil.
I’m thinking same question. Unless you plan to keep this passed 80k-90k+ miles you should be fine. I like the look and I tend to trade my cars every 4-6 years anyways 🙂
If you do have an SUV that has a CVT transmission; DO NOT STRESS IT!! Keep up with the maintenance! Can't tell you how many re-builds my friend Joe has done on Honda and Nissan CVT transmissions. Of course, not everyone is the same while driving, but...keep up with the maintenance.
I drive a Subaru Crosstrek and it feels like I’m driving a challenger. What people are complaining about on their cvt are unproven nags that they need to get over with.
Each driver has different views as to which car or vehicles they prefer. May say is, whatever makes you happy go for it. They are not paying for your car, it’s you.
Yes. Same here. I'm seduced by the looks of the new RAV4. However, people I trust who test drove it were somewhat disappointed. I will wait for this comparison.
Jaffar Abdul Baqi I have the 2019 RAV4! I love it! I have the limited version! I’m waiting for the hybrid version the XSE it’s really nice! The RAV4 is very nice new redesign everything about it is phenomenal! Pano Roof, Leather Seats, lots of hp, Apple CarPlay, ventilated and cooled seats, etc! I suggest you get this car! The Honda doesn’t offer a hybrid version.
I am planning to buy a suv but unable to figure which suv,every suv has some issues, budget friendly and longterm suv, experts suggestion would be helpful
@@RaitisRides Dear Friend , what is your advice about SUV option between Rav 4 LE and XLE . I am moving to West Virgina and I am considering snow and slippery roads during summer and I am looking for safety tips since I am expecting the a baby soon. Thank you
Hey Joe! In January 2018 I bought a new 2018 Honda CR-V Touring model just like the one in your video and then in March 2018 I started to notice the smell of gasoline inside the vehicle. The first time I noticed it was when I was parked on a gravel parking lot where I park when I go bike riding and initially thought that maybe someone had spilled gasoline on the gravel lot and didn't think anymore of it. After a few more times of noticing the gasoline smell I did some research and found out that other CR-V owners were having the same problem that I was having and they discovered that there was gasoline mixing with the oil and that you could see and smell it on the dipstick. After reading about what to look for I checked my oil and there was indeed gasoline on the dipstick and it added about 1/4 inch or so to the oil full level which was a concern to me. At that time Honda simply stated that the gas in the oil was normal and was most likely due to the vehicle not being warmed up enough and that it was more noticeable in cold weather climates like where I live. I gave it some thought and said screw this and in May I ended up trading my CR-V in for a Subaru Outback and I'm glad I did because I didn't want to deal with a turbo engine that was defective. Other than the engine issue I loved the CR-V including the CVT and I found the vehicle to be very quick and nimble and I would still have it if it wasn't for the engine issue. Hopefully Honda has admitted there was a problem and fixed the engine for the 2019 model but I would probably recommend that people look at the new Toyota RAV4 or a Subaru Forester before buying a CR-V with the turbo engine.
Thank you so much for sharing your situation with your CR-V! I am so sorry you had to go through that but I am happy to hear that your Outback is putting a smile on your face.
Joe. I see that you reviewed the new Subaru Forester about 6 months ago and now the latest Honda CR-V in this video. Which would you take and why? Do you think the AWD is helpful for people living in warm states like Florida? There is some debate on this. Some say the AWD is still valuable for safety and driving dynamics in heavy rain and slippery roads after rainfall. Others cite the AWD adds additional cost, extra maintenance down the road and slightly lower gas mileage and it's not worth it unless absolutely needed. Obviously the Subaru has AWD standard and it's an option on the CR-V.
I think you are getting more features with the CR-V. Having the option for a turbocharged engine is always nice. I do still think that the Forester is one of the best SUVs on the market and I am a firm believer that even though I live in Florida it is very nice to have AWD especially when it is pouring. Thanks for watching!
I'll be honest, I really hope manufacturers start cranking out super smart cars to take over daily driving duties so I feel safer. The next gen of this car wont fully drive itself but could be a whole lot smarter.
I have a 2008 CRV and I am surprised the 2019 is not more roomier. Actuallt the interior layout of the 2019, as well as, the cargo layout takes away the room compared to the model I have. Really disappointed because I was set on getting a new CRV. And let's not mention the oil dilution and battery issues the 2019s are having
Please do a video on the CRV oil dilution issue? Has this issue been fixed? Honda is still selling a lot of CRVs. I’m trying to decide between the 2019 CRV and the 2019 Toyota RAV4. I was leaning towards the CRV but I don’t want to deal with this issue with a new car.
Kenny Sanders please do your homework, I just bought the 2019 crv exl and still stalls, save yourself a headache and stressing over a a car you’re supposed to feel safe ... Google reviews ... My advice DONT BUY HONDA..: the civic , the accord and the crv have the same engine, which means they all have the oil dilution problem
RosaCanas Thank you! My I have researched and saw some complaints regarding the battery and oil dilution. My friend has 2018 Honda Accord Sport and has no issues at all. I am hesitant on buying the CRV with these issues. I am going wait another year or so before buying a vehicle anyway so I can check out the 2020 redesign Rogue and Escape.
@@kennethsanders2357 I suspect somebody is trying to undermine Honda with these oil dilution issues. Dont know anyone who has experienced this and a lot of friends drive Hondas. I would go with the Rav4 because it has a real transmission though, but there are a lot better choices than it also. Basically any suv with a transmission.
Raiti , I got a good one for you !!! I see where your fans want to see you review it F650 that’s cool and everything but in Florida there’s a lot of international MTX trucks not CTX check One of these out and review it and I was going to get once upon a time.....
@@RaitisRides I just contacted the owner of one he has one for sale in Hailey Florida I’m trying to set up an appointment for you just doing a little legwork but not stepping on your toes brother just helping you out.
Everything looks nice but that shifter is ugly they could have made it like mazda with a shift boot instead of that cane style handle with no shift boot.
Raiti's......nice review. I have a 2018 CR-V, which is my 6th Honda. I wouldn't have bought the CR-V if I would of known about the oil dilution and taking 20 minutes of Driving to warm my engine up to not freeze. I am thankful my EX has heated seats(which I have never had before). Honda has lied to their customers. Not only have they done that, the continued to lie and produce the same problems in their 2018 models when they were aware of it in their 2017 models. I guarantee you that it is also happening in their 2019 models also because if they used the exact same engine, but had truly found a fix, they would be able to correct the problems in the 2017/2018 year production vehicles. I love the car itself, but if the motor(heart)is crap, what good is the car. Mine has 4,400 miles on it right as we speak. If I could trade it in and not lose $8,000, I would of already done so months ago. On top of that, lets just say the car last until I get ready to sell it. Well, by then, their will be numerous negative reports on it and I will have problems selling it and will also take a big reduction then. I hesitate to say this, but I am going to anyways since it is videos like yours(Great video presentation)is the reason why I bought the CR-V. I was not aware of the engine or heater problems when I bought it. Imagine putting down over $30K on a vehicle and then finding out that 2 months later, Honda screwed you. This is not the Honda it used to be. That is why they keep dropping down the reliability reports every year from Consumer Reports. Toyota is the way to go in the future for me. I just wished in a review video that you would make a comment about any issues that are well known at this point. You could say something like "some people on the internet as well as youtube are experiencing gas in their oil". You could go on to say that "Honda says they have found a solution and corrected the issue in the 2019 model" if you are too scared to say anything to cover your butt. Honda may consider that normal, but I do not know of any other individual who thinks it is. Please, if you are going to give reviews on a vehicle, give all facts. By making some kind of statement no matter how small, will at least give people a chance to know they need to do further research before purchase.
Buyer beware: you should consider these reviews to be entertainment, they can’t be held liable and don’t make claims to be Consumer Reports when it’s just an individual like Mr Raiti uploading a relatively quick overview of a vehicle that’s no cost to us. These guys don’t advertise or market themselves as all knowing auto professionals. I just bought a new VW Tiguan and I watched all these reviews but I did lots of research on my own. And I made a buying devious based on a collection of facts for a dozen sources and visited survived department and spoke to other VW owners. Buyer beware. And there is no perfect vehicle as you know. They all have drawbacks and recalls and other issues like Mazda being known to rust or GM using cheap foreign electronics or those which use CVT’s which is a deal breaker for me.
Why is the back floor not flush with the back seats when they are down? Is the floor adjustable to bring it up to the back seat level? Just curious. I thought the seats today were great on the back of the seat, but the bottom of the seat was too hard. Needed more cushion.
Crv! I just had to get out of my Jeep due to countless issues. Brand wise, you’re looking at a much better car with Honda. Jeep will give you many, many problems. Plenty of research that will back that up, just do a quick google search. Plus CRV won suv of the year ;)
norah al3lyani No problem! I love my 2018 crv! Resale on a Honda is one of the highest as well so it’s a great investment. Congratulations on your new car whichever one you choose!
Hey Joe..... always liked the CRV, even from its humble beginnings. Nice quality finishes, materials and tons of spec. Not so mad about the CVT transmission that they come with these days, seems like that's the way manufacturers are going these days. Another top drawer vid Joe.......nice camera work Tom! 🙌🙌
William A The Philippines has a lot of cars, too many cars in fact. That's why the country is building a lot of new big skyways and highways around the country
