This SUV has some surprising issues: Honda HR-V Vi X 2023 review
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
- There is no denying the new-generation 2023 Honda HR-V Vi X looks the part, but it is seriously let down by a few key things.
The engine is a dud, according to our family reviewer Emily Agar. She spent a full week in the car, did a couple of big road trips, and found it to be lazy and underpowered - largely due to the CVT automatic robbing the power from it.
That wasn't the only thing that frustrated her during the test. It is incredibly loud inside the cabin, and there are only four seats instead of five.
Now, there are some really impressive things about the HR-V, too - watch the video to find those out - but when you factor the cost of this model into the other considerations, and think about rivals like the Toyota C-HR, Mazda CX-30, Kia Seltos and Hyundai Kona, the 2023 Honda HR-V Vi X already feels like its behind the pack.
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00:00 Intro
00:32 Pricing and features
01:14 Design
02:03 Practicality
07:12 Driving
09:40 Efficiency
10:06 Safety
10:49 Ownership
11:23 Verdict
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1 big thing that is missing from current Honda is : the excitement of wanting to buy and owning a HOnda , any HONDA MODELs, like it used to be with Honda in 90-2000s.
I would be excited with a Honda E.
The more reviews i watch from you, the more i like them.
Thank you for reviewing the base model ~ 👌🏼
honest car review, very rare these days ... mixing the good with the bad features is a must in every review. Thanks
Ouch. Good honest review. I think Honda has completely lost its way. The previous model's 1.8ltr is a slug, so the new 1.5ltr, with less power, is a strange decision by Honda.
Test drove the car was disappointed with the engine
I have a 2021 HRV RS and while the 1.8l is no firecracker, it's adequate. Put a 1.5l non-turbo under the bonnet and it's just sad.
Not to mention losing an extra seating space. I use to love Japanese vehicles back in the 90s and early 2000s but they definitely have lost their way. This car is also uglier than outgoing model.
Great honest review 👍🏼
Always such a thorough review, Emily!
Awesome review, looking at this model
can you review the ford puma st line. it's around the same price as the hrv. I had a test drive on both of them
I asked the dealer if Honda is looking at getting the 5th seat compliant in Australia
, and he just laughed at me. Why???😅
6/10 is one of the lowest scores I've seen a car journo give out. If Honda isn't trying to eke out every cent it can before it departs Australia, its product strategy sure is leading it that way.
there are no reading lights in the back seats???? did you look at the ceiling???
Reading lights are normally directional on the C pillar. The two awesome ceiling lights are cabin lights.
Pretty fair summary.
In the US is different designe??
Your HR-Vis our ZR-V
This is a Honda Jazz engine on a body the weights 200kg more.
If you drive the car in a sensible way, it is fine, these car reviewers are possessed about power and putting their foot down, what's the rush! With increased speed comes higher risk!
It's a great all round car.
Completely agree not all cars are meant to be driven quick.
Sometimes when merging on to a motorway having something that has better acceleration just makes it easier. Also if the car is fully loaded for a road trip it will feel even slower.
Thank God Stephen Collins has retired. Only 4 seats, a smaller boot and a puny 1.5l engine for $37k can have only one goal in mind .... minimal sales, a Collins trademark.
Never mind beefing up some useless accessories should have beefed up the eng .don't know the power to weight but I'm guessing 61kw p tonn
Seems like the only thing they cared about was fuel efficiency
1.2 ton, 89kw, so about 78kw/ton not that bad but not a rocket either
I have seen 7 reviewes on this car and you are the only one who gave 6/10. All the others gave 8/10. I drove the car and fell in love with it. The motor doesn't give that kick because it's a FULL HYBRID! I drove the Toyota Yaris Cross (I am 183cm tall and the wheel hit my knees). I also drove the Kia Niro, XCEED, and Sportage and felt best in the Honda and that is why I chose it.
The version reviewed in the video is not the hybrid and is just a 1.5 cylinder non turbocharged engine, which is why it makes so much noise.
Good review. I test drove the petrol only model this week. Underpowered and noisey. Cheap looking interior and it even has an awful vinyl covered steering wheel cover. I understand there is a turbo model overseas. Honda has lost its way in Australia. The exterior style is good but that is about all.
I've been a passenger in one of these and the driver accelerated to 100 up an on-ramp. It was taken at medium throttle and the car does take a longer to get there but it seems pretty normal inside the car just slower.
Yep, this car deserves more oomph, but seems if you accept the lack of outright power and ease back a bit on the loud pedal things are not so loud.
Pressing hard brings the noise for no reward.
Cruising at 100 was super relaxed - this one didn't even have mats and conversation in the front was normal at 100.
To understand my perspective I drive 2 fast accelerating premium cars - it wouldn't be for me, but I quite liked it.
Big downside is the manual fuel cover release - the position is awful
That’s just what a CVT is like, which I hate. If you accelerate hard the rpm just stay near red line. Plus only 1.5L engine it is ok on the Highway but after test driving it I wouldn’t feel confident overtaking with it on a Highway
Philippines and Malaysia can have the 1.5 turbo's and their distances and open spaces are less than our's. Is this another Stephen Collins stuff up?
Don't Worry, it's got Magic Seats 😊
Why can't Honda get it right with cabin noise? A loud cabin just screams low quality budget car which is just not good enough
Actually all Japanese and Korean cars in this segment and price point have very loud cabin NVH (I drive a lot of rentals). I can't speak for Eruopean or Luxury cars, because I have not driven them.
I'm pretty sure my mum's 20 year old Corolla has more power...
File the 2023 HRV as "Things that are Junk."
Same steering issues as the Civic. Turn off the lane assist and you'll find it's not the lane assist, it's the steering unit.
Don't use the rear defrost because it will cause the back window to shatter.
Some already have peeling paint
The back brakes are always rubbing
First here ,but on the road I'm slow and last.
A 37k small SUV with a 1.5L engine and plastic steering wheel and shift knob? Putrid.
omg still 4-seater
Great looking but underpowered and not very practical
those wheels look horrible.
wanna be sports suv.
why can't I have thicker tyre thread?
I just sold my brand new HRV hybrid advance which we only did 3000kms from zero.. it was bloody horrendous. The hybrid system is beyond terrible. The thing just revs like crazy.. constantly high rpm revving even sitting at lights. Driving slowly in traffic or slowing at a roundabout, all of a sudden it rev'd so high people would turn around and wonder if there was a problem.. you know when you accidently slip it into neutral? Yeah that sound constantly.. honda said it was normal as it is recharging the battery.. basically never ran on the battery and the fuel economy was so bad Im assuming due to the tiny engine which rev'd its nuts off constantly.
Hated the ACC which cant be switched off to just conventional cruise control..
Point of story... dont buy one. Run away, save your money and buy something else. Seriously.
Terrible flaccid review.
Flaccid 🤣 bruh
Looks good, but what an overpriced but underdone car. Honda has really stuffed this up.