POV Test Drive of the 2021 Honda HR-V EX AWD (with binaural sound)

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Come along for a POV test drive in the 2021 Honda HR-V EX with all wheel drive. Use those headphones or airpods for realistic sound from inside the car. Should you wait for the second generation 2023 Honda HR-V?
Despite it being way overdue for a redesign, the HR-V is fairly competitive against other offerings in the the hot subcompact category. Its only negative is its engine which really needs more power in the redesign, and we are sure Honda will address this as they have to to remain competitive.
Our favorites in this class are the Mazda CX30, if you like to drive, the Kia Seltos for overall capabilities, and the Subaru Crosstrek if all weather performance is your thing. And there is the upcoming Toyota Corolla Cross, which will be sure to fly out of the showrooms, despite it begin good or bad. Looking forward to that one and this HR-V redesign
00:00 Intro
01:28 Interior and Walk-around
06:27 Magic Seats
08:52 Driving Impressions
11:16 Highway Driving and Stereo
14:35 Spirited Driving......Attempt
15:32 Final Thoughts
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@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

Well, looks like Honda is holding back the new model till 2023! Auto industry in some turmoil right now due to continued supply chain issues. Toyota CorollaCross is worth a look if you are shopping in this class. Kia Seltos still the one to get in our BTTD opinion.

@phyllisnoddin6532 2 года назад

I absolutely love my 2022 HRV. So much room to shop every 2 weeks, as I do. It feels sporty, steering is tight. Love it.

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

Awesome choice and congratulations.

@Just-a-guy926 2 года назад

A month ago I replaced my paid off 19 Accord 2.0 Touring for a 22 HR-V EX-L. I only drive 6500 miles a year. All of those features on the Accord were nice but I never used them. The dealership bought my Accord for more than I paid for it, took the HRV and deposited a check in the bank.

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

Excellent move. As much as I love driving the accord the HR-V is such a useful vehicle. For travel and trips is where the Accord would be my go to. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@anthonymanfredijr6729 2 года назад

Great channel. All the other guys yell & try to put on a show. Your straight forward. Looking for a daily 100 mile commuter car with bicycle. Love my 2019 Honda FIT. Might try this next. Thanks

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

Thanks for watching and the very kind comment. The Fit is an awesome car. Actually shopping for one now for my daughter’s first car.

@auto_joe 3 года назад

Great vid! I’m jealous of your roads!

@BeyondTheTestDrive 3 года назад

Thanks AutoJoe! Whenever in southern CA, regardless of what we are driving, we make this drive a priority. Truly epic.

@auto_joe 3 года назад

@@BeyondTheTestDrive awesome! I’m still having trouble getting cars to review

@reaality3860 2 года назад

I purchased this same car in March 2021. The 1.8 4cyl. mated to the AWD CVT is slow, but reliable. (Try convincing the cop it can't go 97 MPH.) I would love 100 more HP and pound-ft. of torque, but I'm sure long-term reliability and MPGs would suffer. The utility on the inside of this 2021 Honda HR-V EX, with its 'magic' rear seats, is second to none! It seems bigger on the inside than it is on the outside. Best resale value in its class.

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. You have a great car and I think its the best choice for room and reliability. And those magic seats are awesome! And styling is just right. One of the best lookers in the class.

@reaality3860 2 года назад

@@BeyondTheTestDrive, Your reply was worded perfectly. I actually liked the Kia Seltos Turbo better than the Honda HR-V EX AWD, but as someone who likes to keep a vehicle for 10 years, I see this Honda as being much more desirable to have in 2031 for reliability and resale value.

@HP-hm3pn 6 месяцев назад

Good review. This vehicle is just basic transportation with some nice styling and features. I bought this car slightly used for my daughter. It's perfect. I'll take the reliability of that engine over a little more HP/torque. I added sound deadening material under the hood, in the doors, tailgate and spare tire area and it made a big difference. Haven't decibel tested it, but it's noticeable for sure. It was easy to do.

@BeyondTheTestDrive 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Yes, this will last as long as you want it to. The new generation is nice but this original has a nice personality and is very versatile with its space. Adding the sound deadening is a great idea. Thanks for the nice compliment and happy motoring!

@dwindc 2 года назад

I have this exact car. Same year. Same trim. Same color. I am very happy with it and even though I found it a bit underpowered in the beginning, I have grown used to driving it. When I have it in regular drive (not sport mode), I find that a flick of the minus paddle shifter helps a lot when going up hills. This makes it more pleasing to drive.

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

Awesome to hear. Thanks for watching and sharing your owner experience,

@jeremietodd6997 2 года назад

Just upgraded from a 2019 LX to the 2022 EX AWD. Thanks for the tip. That wouldn’t have ever crossed my mind.

@Tjhimp68 2 года назад

I like the car aint nothings wrong with the car,it's different

@BeyondTheTestDrive Год назад

Thanks Donta. Totally agree. Now that the new gen 2023 is out I think this older gen will be even more popular because it is so unique and versatile.

@ThenativeIraqi 2 года назад

Man you deserve mre subscribers

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

Very nice of you to say! Thanks!

@sircasm6578 2 года назад

Seems pointless to me to point out that it's underpowered. Power isn't its job. And adding a junk little turbo doesn't always make things better either.

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

Thanks for watching and commenting. Defiantly agree that turbos come with their own set of issues.

@sircasm6578 2 года назад

@@BeyondTheTestDrive you'll have to forgive my skepticism. Several years ago I bought a brand new Hyundai Tucson with a 1.6 L turbo engine. Only had it for 7,000 mi and it was towed to the dealer twice. That engine and turbo combo was discontinued. Turbos can have a horrific effect on dependability.

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

@@sircasm6578 love the dialogue on this as this is a great topic. I feel the small turbo engine is one big reliability experiment paid for by car buyers. EPA gas mileage requirements have automakers using turbos to pass the tests. Toyota has bucked the trend and has really tweaked its naturally aspirated engines for efficiency with dual direct and port injection. The Honda 1.5 turbo has been out now for about 5 years so those cars are getting up there in mileage now so we will see if Honda is making a reliable turbo engine. Honda and Toyota’s naturally aspirated engines will last forever and as you state, worry free reliability is the priority of many buyers. That Hyundai 1.6 is in everything now they sell so hopefully they have got the bugs out. I always remember not liking that 1.6/dual clutch combo.

@maureenferguson7534 3 дня назад

I just bought one .. the phone thing is bugging me out... how its like underneath... why ?? Also the back door is manual 😮 its a funky little car ... but that should have been automatic like the cr v

@BeyondTheTestDrive 3 дня назад

Congrats. You have yourself a cool, reliable and very useful vehicle. Not too many powered hatches at that price point. Thanks for watching and sharing! Enjoy your HR-V and happy motoring.

@neo87011 2 года назад

Aww...I love the seat fabric....oh look at the dust🤣

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

😂. The downside of fabric seats. Leather gets hot and sticky and fabric dirty and dusty. I guess we have to pick our poison.

@neo87011 2 года назад

@@BeyondTheTestDrive spot on👍

@Just-a-guy926 2 года назад

There is a a place to put your phone by the usb input.

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

Good point. And really no need to have phone up close if using Apple car play.

@US-Warrior 2 года назад

He must of mentioned the engine 700 times 🙄 What else did you expect for $26,000? For that price it's good to go

@loe7901 2 года назад

😂🤣

@mrtichy11 2 года назад

I bought 21 HRV EX AWD in January 2021 for my daughter, with great deal and 0% APR. As far as choice, not much of a choice now. Very few new vehicles are available now. I doubt lots of 22 will be in stock anytime soon.

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

Excellent choice and congratulations. That is a great car for her and will last as long as she wants it to! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@MichaelCoburn 2 года назад

Just bought a 2022 for my daughter and she does not care about the engine whatsoever. So that makes this the perfect car for her.

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

@@MichaelCoburn thanks for watching and your comment. That is a great choice for her. How was the pricing and availability?

@MichaelCoburn 2 года назад

List price just before they started putting $900 addendum on for market conditions. Subaru is $2k to $4k over msrp

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

@@MichaelCoburn thanks for that info. Not bad then. Yea, there are just no Subarus to be had. It’s rough out there for car buyers. Again, congrats on a great car and thanks for the feedback.

@martinpowers858 2 года назад

My 2006 Civic has 255,000 miles on that 1.8 and runs perfect. Of course I replaced and maintain a KnN air filter in mine. Wanna run it ?

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

Thanks for watching and commenting. Those engines are bulletproof and congrats on the high mileage. No way a turbo engine last that long.

@kpokfposkf 2 года назад

@@BeyondTheTestDrive what do you mean no way a turbo engine lasts that long? There are already many toyota/honda vehicles passed that mileage, CRVs and accords that I know of from the dealership. They aren't American or German crap that typically requires major repairs/rebuilds at 100k miles lol

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

@@kpokfposkf thanks for commenting. My comment was focused on those VW/BMW and GM/Ford turbos. Honda is the only ‘reliable reputation’ company to introduce turbos to main stream cars (accord, civic, and CR-V) so it is interesting to know how they are doing as they get into the high 100s and into 200 k miles. So good to know you know of some examples. Plus Ford now has the ecoboost in their f150s so will be interesting to see if there are 200-500k examples in a few years like their prior naturally aspirated models that ran forever. Toyota has so far bucked the turbo trend in their mainstream Camry, Corolla, and RAV4. I do like driving turbos but they are one more part.

@charleshern6958 2 года назад

I just got my 2022 it doesn’t seem like the European design is coming anytime soon

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

Thanks for watching and commenting. Yea, looks like another year or two. The current CR-V is still competitive and a great car.

@llf5764 2 года назад

5:11 what is that obnoxious beep when you got out and closed the door. This is why Im here on RU-vid. Looking for answer's. I know it will beep like that if you leave the keys in the car. But When the beep happens to me.. im standing outside with the key in my hand. Its driving me batty

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

Thanks for watching and the question. Like some cars I think this was beeping because I did have the key on me and either engine was running or the accessories were on. Or maybe it’s reminding you it’s not locked as you get further way. I can see where it would make you nuts but it was so soft compared to some cars I paid it no attention. Good luck.

@llf5764 2 года назад

@@BeyondTheTestDrive please try turn engine off then get out with your keys in your hand. Then close the door. The second i close the door it obnoxiously beeps. If something was not closed right. Then I wouldn't be able to lock the door at all with the Keychain remote. So Something else is triggering this racing beep

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

@@llf5764 🤔 It’s not the headlights still on as these have auto headlights. That is weird. Have you taken to Honda? Did not experience that when I had this car for two weeks. Sorry I do not have an answer.

@jeremietodd6997 2 года назад

It lets you know that the doors didn’t lock as you walked away because the car was still running

@susiecosta3479 2 года назад

2019 EX AWD (she'll be 2 years old on 12/16, btw) owner. The beep is to let you know that the fob has left the car. Many of those settings can be changed, just peruse the manual (or ask your salesman). Yes, the car has little to no get up and go, but I truly like it. Hoping that the 2023 is peppier, but that's my one and only dislike on the car (and I'd driven my little Saturn SC-2 for 23 years when I got my first HR-V, a 2018 LX, which truly was like driving a tin can, thus the upgrade to the EX). I never use the buttons on my fob, and just keep it zipped into my pocket, and let the "keyless entry" and such do its job. Bets of luck (and change the beeps before you go completely batty)!

@johnholmes7090 2 года назад

When 0 to 60 is not important and if you want faster buy something else and quit bitching. I own three of them and they are just practical,economical and reliable. Vehicles.

@ThursdayDog 2 года назад

I sure hope you are not using this car to race!? I love my HRV EX L 2022.

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

Thanks for watching and commenting. Congrats on your new 2022. I know I was a little hard on the engine power in my review but I do think the HR-V is a great car. You made a great choice.

@simmersinner6675 2 года назад

Why you so aggressive lol

@loe7901 2 года назад

What do you expect man its a compact SUV, not a sports car lol

@MrAsh-cw5cq 2 года назад

Not the engine, but the transmission

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

Yea, it would be interesting to see as this engine may be just fine with a regular transmission. This is not the best CVT. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@elmhurst86 2 года назад

Honda would have had a winner if they had only put a turbo in this HR-V. I really like it and have been thinking about it lately, but the lackluster engine is a deal breaker for me. I just don't know what the heck they were thinking.

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes. This a great car but underpowered.

@jeremietodd6997 2 года назад

A turbo would turn a lot of people off. It would wear the engine out way sooner. I wouldn’t have bought mine. Now just a bigger 4cyl would have been nice.

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

@@jeremietodd6997 yea. The Civic 2.0 has 158 HP. So that would help a little and still be reliable. I am always curious how the 1.5 Turbo is going to hold up long term.

@elmhurst86 2 года назад

@Queue who Yes, I agree. But it's those times when you need to merge onto the highway or when you need to overtake a truck going uphill, where that extra power is sorely needed.

@TheYogimind 2 года назад

So, kinda like not so bad. Generic kind of. Why are letting these car manufacturers ruin our driving with the cvt thing.

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

I think CVTs will always provide better mileage and folks who don’t care about driving really don’t care. For us that like to drive I think a CVT in combination with a fairly torquey engine can be ok. The accord with its 1.5 turbo and CVT is actually not that bad.

@smm8295 2 года назад

The video started with complaints, complaints & complaints... Don't review this car any further.. period.

@Ithirahad 2 года назад

So it's basically a Honda version of a C-HR? They need to quit underpowering these little guys. They look like they should be spunky little machines or at least neutral (CR-V vibes) but then you get to drive one and they're just... pathetic.

@BeyondTheTestDrive 2 года назад

Thanks for watching. Hopefully the next gen solves the power problem. As you state, C-HR equally underpowered, but it is also less practical.