This Is A Very Impressive SUV! (Honda CR-V Hybrid 2024 Review)
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- čas přidán 2. 07. 2024
- Detailed review and test of the 2024 Honda CR-V RS hybrid, including pricing, features, fuel economy test, interior and more.
Honda has topped its vastly improved CR-V with a flagship hybrid grade which seeks to inject both sporty RS excitement and frugal fuel consumption into this practical family vehicle.
Priced at $59,900 driveaway, the unusually named e-HEV RS isn’t cheap but with its electric-centric powertrain, a renewed focus on build quality and premium materials it might just be worth the cash.
Time will tell as to whether the new CR-V breed has what it takes to surpass the segment-leading Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Contributor Dylan Campbell investigates.
Time codes:
0:00 Introduction:
0:26 Model range
0:38 Key rivals
1:26 Hybrid system explained
2:12 How big is the CR-V?
2:40 Unique RS features
3:23 Interior
4:54 Technology
6:05 Back seat
6:55 Boot
7:50 How does it drive?
9:11 Ride quality
10:17 Fuel economy
12:22 Verdict
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I am new CRV RS Hybrid owner, and have been driving this model for nearly 3 months. It does have some odds as most people on the internet complaint: high price tag, no HUD & 360 camera, rear seat blind, noisy engine, and so on. But they don’t stop me loving this car: very smooth and comfortable driving experience, spacious rear seat space and cargo space, good fuel economy (I am able to achieve the Honda’s claim combined 5.5L/100km) with mixed driving. Good interior tech without second thinking and classy interior look, low maintenance cost to compensate the higher purchase price tag. For me, the ecvt engine noise is acceptable and even the engine kicks in during city or highway driving, it still feel very smooth and refine. Yes, lots of rivals have better refined engine, cheaper price and flashy interior look, but no car is perfect, some rivals have smoother driving but much higher maintenance cost and fuel consumption figures, or maybe outdated interior and so on. Give it a test drive see if you like the car or not, if yes, ignore all the internet noises and enjoy your car and make the most out of it.
What other cars were you referring to?
@@richii099 Anyone seriously considering this car has to test drive the X trail e power Ti-L before they make their decision as driveaway price is almost the same but one has a very long list of additional features which the other hasn’t.
x-trail e power hybrid is also a good choice, although some car journalists point out the floaty driving experience and higher fuel consumption, and keep in mind the service cost is high and requires 95 fuel. I will recommend to check out Mitsubishi PHEV ES with similar price range, also worth checking out Haval H6 Hybrid for a lot less money with full spec and some wow factors for top trim, depends on your brand preference.
RAV4 Hybrid for less money.
@@Gopinathk17 I brought the car myself as the Toyota was a 2-3 year wait
I test-drove the Crv and Rav4, and I found the Crv hybrid is more comfortable and smooth, and the Crv's external and interior are more beautiful. Although the crv was sold for AUD 60,000 in Australia, I still chose it without hesitation. I have been driving it for two months now, and I like it more and more!
Just bought this in white for my wife … I like it better than my 2021 BMW X3 ! … nice job Honda
Thank you so much for your comment. I am trading my wife x3 for this car. I was reluctant and your comment really helped me make up my mind.
Honda need to take a page from Toyota and offer their hybrid system on their cheaper models AND stop segmenting RCTA from Honda Sensing
My Uk spec model Advance Tech Plug in Hybrid has 360 degrees camera, hud up display. Charge overnight on a normal 3 pin plug for about a 1/3 of the price of petrol. Most of my journeys are now done on electric. Very impressed
I believe "RS" badge on Honda cars means "Road Sailing" which is the comfort model. Japanese cars (Honda, Toyota, etc) are all about efficiency and large touchscreens lack tactile feel and distract the driver having to look for virtual buttons or adjust the eyes from large backlit screen to dark roads. Same with traditional shifter where shifting is a memorized sequence compared to looking down to find the right button.
Can't wait for the new Prelude...hopefully they bring it to Australia!!
Lovely color indeed❤ Honda outdid themselves here👌
Nice looking ))
❤❤❤🎉🎉 beautiful SUV ❤ lovely interior🎉🎉🎉
When is this version/body coming to the US? Looks so much better with the color matched exterior panels.
Can confirm these are very good. Very popular in Thailand
I’m waiting for my one to come! I put my deposit down last month
Very nice
Still, fondly remember the first Honda CRV with a party table in the boot, though it was underpowered with 2-litre engine, it was good to drive. Honda Dealers were ripping off charging very high service costs in those days. No one makes hybrids like the Toyota does. My 2019 Hybrid Camry is a pleasure to drive with good handling dynamics, a genuine five-seater with a big boot, excellent ride quality with little road noise due to low friction tyres, and a steady fuel saving of 5L/100 km (5.4 claimed). It is a pity that certain Toyota models are not available for sale in Australia but Hybrid Camry is an excellent choice for a family car. Almost forgot to mention the resale value of Toyota hybrids due to their great service network, low maintenance costs, and overall reliability.
What an SUV wow
Best in class for practicality. The third top tether is roof mounted
I have test driven this car. Way better and way bigger than the Lexus NX (base model non hybrid demo models from last year selling price 3 thousand more). The Honda is soooo silent and sooooo smooooth on road. AMAZINNGGG.
Just put over 1000klms on out new Rs hybrid in white love it no issues personally love it. As far a fuel running in eco lots of small trips shops our boy to daycare few work Erin's ect overage 5.3 / 100 and getting 800 ish to a tank so no complaints here
Great to see Honda is taking the Aussie market seriously again, but the value buy in this range is the base model. Spend the savings on petrol over the next 150,000km.
So many seemed fixated on price for this vehicle.
The Honda pricing is 'drive away'.
When you do a true drive away comparison against its similar specification competitors, eg, x-trail e, rav4 hybrid, Subaru outback, etc, the price is in line.
I’m torn between the crv hybrid and x trail e power in Ti trim. Honda was the better driving car and felt much more planted on the road. But it’s missing some luxury inclusions at this price point. The x trail while not as engaging to drive has all the inclusions apart from a premium sound system. What would people recommend?
That eCVT drone sound...
I like the tech used for the drivetrain, I worry though being a very small battery and how it's constantly charging what will this do to degradation over time..
Nah nah, that premise is built into the ECU not to over charge. It’s all very smart.
Nice ❤
Issue I have with CRV is lack of interior color options.
Interesting how no one here is comparing and whining about the fuel consumption of this CRV vs a RAV4 Hybrid. The Nissan X-Trail ePower gets similar number to this CRV but it was crucified for being slightly over the RAV4!
Test drove one today. Effortless drive and very comfortable. Looks great too. Definitely on my short-list.
It's not worth it! Don't buy. Its overpriced for its spec. You can look around for far better deals and better vehicle.
@@Xyb3rTeChsuch as??
@@cpg8000
Rav4
@@cpg8000 There are plenty! There's Subaru Forester (Great AWD system, comfort and safety), Mazda CX-5 or CX-50 (Absolutely luxurious and great driving pleasure), Cupra Ateca (New, Modern, Sporty, Fun to Drive), Skoda Karoq (Best value for money for a VW group SUV), Nissan X-Trail (Still reliable and robust), Toyota RAV4 (better than Honda), Hyundai Tucson (Also great performer, way modern and luxury, and economical too), Or Kia Sportage (great budget SUV)
@@cpg8000Havel h6 hyb now before you hit back with arr Chinese junk. I have one purchased 12 months ago not on price would have taken a R4 hyb but wasn't prepared to wait 2 years and cop price increases so took the punt and have not regreted it hasn't been back to the dealer and starting to see quite a few used as taxis obviously they can't wait 2 years as well
Not an SUV fan but this did catch my eye. Honda should go head to head with VW and create an R version.
Yes, that would be good
Currently weighing up between this and the base model nx250 2022
Me too what did you decide on
tested both, I would choose crv
It fails the rear passenger crash test by IIHS. Seat belt buckle comes off.
No 4wd..I'll stick with my 2001 model with the picnic table as well..a real SUV!
I think this Ride its Dope
Honda is looking very nice
This Truck is good, I'd like to drive it
Wait, only 2 top tether points. So how come CR-V dodged it but Model 3 Highland and Atto 3 got recalled and HR-V labelled as 4 seaters?
The tether point for the middle seat is in the roof
Doubt about direct injection engine and rock up clutch for enginge engage...it will have cons compare to Toyota.
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RS-Right Side Driver? not available in US.
Road sailing
Test drove CRV vs RAV 4 Hybrid & opted to order & wait for RAV 4. Both close, but deal breakers for CRV was lack of 360 deg camera, spare wheel & moon roof which won it for me with Rav 4.
Do you require a 360 degree camera if you are a good driver? It is a flashy tech, but one can live without it easily.
CRV RS also comes with a moon roof
Shame the hybrid doesnt come in AWD.
Because Honda are garbage. They always stint on spec and features. And yet they overcharged you for their shitty product!
Just seems it needs more refinement... 9in screen, chunky gear shifter, repair kit, no tri-zone air con or window shades. Can't help but feel for the price they dropped the ball.
Relatively trivial points, unless you really need a third air con zone.
can't go wrong with honda generators
Did they just copy the blue ring on Toyota's badges to signify hybrid? Or are other manufacturers doing this?
Honda are known for copying other manufacturer. There is plenty of proof that Honda are copying other manufacturers design language. Such as this new CR-V's back side looked like from a Volvo XC60!
Honda perfect
Everywhere in the world gets better, nicer stuff than us
Not really
This or the xtrail?
I have X-Trail power and when comparing driveaway price, the extra features of Nissan make it a winner in my opinion. Tri Zone AC, heated front and rear seats, tilting reverse side mirrors, heated steering wheel, interior finish far more premium looking, 12 inch digital screens, 20 inch wheels, double glazed front windows which block out almost all the engine noise, dedicated EV mode that I get between 3.5km-4km of driving at normal suburban road speeds and city only driving fuel economy of 6.5l/100km and i could go on. Servicing costs are a bit more expensive but for me its a great value for money car for what it has and offers.
I tested both and bought Honda. It has much better sound system Bose and front looks much nicer than outdated Nissan Xtrail in my opinion. Honda also has slightly higher clearance.
@@alinapall621 the clearance is good if you're going off road but who is going to do that in the Honda when its FWD only?
Honda looks nice but most people will look beyond that and see features vs value for money. Sadly, Honda has left out many things which is why I believe x trail gives you so much more for your $
Just goes to show how much money people have in Australia. Plenty of orders and people happy to pay it. Keep rising the price Honda you know the market.
Honda sales in Australia have dropped over 60% over thr last few years, they destroyed there own market by fixed pricing and firing many very long term honda dealers. They are now discounting again and trying to rebuild all the sales they lost, google it, quite interesting
The no spare tyre stuff needs to end.
Nice looking car but..... at $60k and not even AWD and puncture repair kit.
I was prepared to accept the puncture repair kit but finding out it's only FWD only was a big no for me.
The other thing also is the maintenance schedule 12 months / 10,000km.
How ugly is that gear shifter
All it's competitors has AWD at that price range.
I prefer it's new smaller brother, the ZR-V hybrid. Same engine in a lighter body, classier cabin, heated rear seats and steering wheel and 5 grand less.
BTW have tested the lexus NX......
Not as fuel efficient than I thought.
so its no longer a crv which was conceived by honda to take its occupants out of the urban jungle and has now become a hrv in drag.
As soon as the words space saver or puncture repair come up ....end of vid.
I live in Sydney,it’s late March 2024 and I have not seen even one of these ,except in their pathetic showrooms. Honda are offering huge incentives to lure you into buying, the waiting list for rivals is very long. These are readily available, if people won’t buy this favourably reviewed car I’d say it’s see ya Honda in Australia.Maybe another negative is that they’re not made in Japan( Thailand, no offence meant, my wife was made there and he drives beautifully.)
Are you alright? Matt Watson from Carwow are saying otherwise and I agree with him. This latest Honda CR-V is absolutely overpriced. Underspec for the money, subpar interior, and so overrated. NOT WORTH IT! For the money you can get far better choices from Subaru, Mazda, Toyota, or even European brands such as Skoda, Cupra, VW, and etc.
CVT , not for me . Shame I like the rest .
The Crv hybrid is E-cvt, it's completely different from cvt, it doesn't even have a steel chain in it, E-cvt is very durable!
very old style.
First of all, it has a smaller 2L engine and on top of it no regenerative braking to recharge the batteries and putting extra pressure on the engine to recharge electric system. Its a relibility issue in the long term.
See those paddles mentioned at about 11:05? They set the regenerative braking levels. Which it has. This hybrid system has been in use since 2014, with no reliability issues.
over $50k for that LOL..
OMG, the Australian version is much better than the North American version!
What’s the difference? I am in Australia
@@alinapall621 The US/Canada version doesn't come with a full digital instrument cluster, it's half screen half analog. Even Pilot doesn't have it either unless we choose the top trim 😅
@@alinapall621 And the style is a little different, US/Canada version has two strange rectangle pieces on the front bumper, the Australian version looks cleaner and better.
@@CocoaBob it's a shame that you guys don't have it, but in Aus we miss out on auto door lock/unlock based on speed, auto folding door mirrors, HUD and 360 view - all very minor but something you would expect as standard on a car now, especially on a top of the line model
@@kh4elkh4el Good morning/evening, are you talking about CRV? The North American Pilot top trim has all the features you just mentioned, but not CRV. In the case of CRV (Compact SUV), we have to check out the Acura RDX instead, which also has a very good AWD system. But the current RDX is old, we may have a new generation for the model year 2025.
Great car ruined by honda Australia insane pricing
The hybrid should be an option on all grades to he able to compete with the rav 4
This hybrid is very expensive
Puncture repair kit…….Fail
The Hybrid battery takes up this space.
@@stevedickinson224but RAV4 AWD has a space saver with option of full size spare (extra cost}
C'mon man no one even changes their own tyres anymore. This is old news
@@brownhairydog6472You are wrong. There are still so many people change their tyres and even if you don't change someone can come and replace the tyre but if you don't have a spare you need to tow the vehicle to the repair shop.
Not having a spare tyre even on the higher trims is a bummer.
This is a bigger BMW i3, but worse. You're laughing around a heavy, huge 2L/4cyl to generate electricity? lol
60 grand. Wow. Hoe are people buying these over priced rip-off's?
This has to be the dumbest implementation of a hybrid vehicle. Unlike Toyota that uses regenerative braking and a small amount of engine power to charge the battery, this ev motor relies entirely on the engine…what’s the point then?
So you get the EV experience without the range anxiety?
@@PsychedMedia a big part of the ev experience is the silent ride without the engine noise. Here you still have the engine acting as a generator for the ev motor, might as well have the engine drive the transmission
@@adas2409you should join Honda's engineering team
I just bought new 2024 cr-v hybrid touring. Worst hybrid suv in the all lot. it should not call hybrids suv. You have no idea about vehicle or got tons of money to promote this price of shit. RAV 4 is far better than Crv hybrids. you save nothing with honda hybrids system. it's a ripped off from Honda
Did you really buy it? I don’t think so. The Crv hybrid is much more better than RAV4 ！