Hi Scotty,
Thanks so much for the videos and information, it's super appreciated and very helpful. I know new models are a no no typically, but what do you think of the 2023 Honda HRV? It has the same naturally aspirated 4 cylinder and cvt as the civic. Or is the fact that the civic is also basically a new model since 2022 mean that the civic is also unproven? I was assuming the 2022 and up civics were probably considered reliable with the naturally aspirated engine, but I haven't found any videos on your page regarding the new HRV or civic for that matter. Any insight is greatly appreciated. Just for fun thought I would let you know I currently drive an 07 impala with 275k miles on that i have only done basic maintenance to, oil changes, trans fluid, brakes, shocks, tires, and batteries. Original water pump, power steering, pretty much original everything aside from what mentioned. I try to drive easy, coast when I can, accelerate easy unless pulling out into traffic. Anyways any info on thr HRV is super appreciated, thanks again for all the informative videos.
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- https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/postid/156977/
- https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/honda-hr-v-3/
- https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/2022-honda-hr-v-is-it-worth-buying/
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Thanks for the previous posts. Those all seem to reference the 2022 and older hrvs. Im mainly wondering if the all new redesigned model should be avoided for a bit or since it is based off what I assume to be a reliable platform in the naturally aspirated 4 cylinder and cvt from the civic, that it might still be a safe bet.
it's still the same generation. I don't expect massive changes.
I beleive the 2023 is all new redesigned, larger, overall new. I could be mistaken though.
It seems you're right. And I would expect a 150hp engine pulling an SUV to be lethargic. Reviews sound lukewarm. Have you test-driven one yet?
The latest HRV (aka ZRV in other markets) is based on the Civic platform.
I would focus on the naturally aspirated 2.0 liter K engine HRV. It’s the same engine used in the Civic Si (tuned for an SUV crossover), the same engine base used in the Civic type R, and several Acura’s.
And Honda CVT transmissions are decent.
I think it has the potential to be a great car. It’s hard to predict the future, because this version of the HRV is so new.
the HR-V is produced in mexico.
I think the moving of Toyota assembly to Mexico is the beginning of the end of Toyota reliability.
And even if it says made in Japan you don't really know for sure where most of the manufacturing and assembly is being done. Maybe they just slapped a sticker on it in Japan. They know all the tricks.
The 2023 hr-v does have a new body style and it's a new design but it's based off of the Civic platform. To me the hr-v is the same concept as the Corolla Cross; they're both based on the platform of a popular and reliable sedan. I have the 2022 Civic and even though it was a new design but it's mainly the engine and transmission which had been around for a while. So I wouldn't be concerned about buying the new hr-v or even consider it totally new. Test drive one to see if you like the new design.
Thanks for the replies. I def will test drive it when it comes in to make sure it isn't too sluggish for my tastes, but I anticipate it will be fine. Even though it is based off the civic platform, it seems that the HR-V is produced in mexico. Would the engines still be coming from Japan in that case? I know there have been some issues, even from the same plant that made previous model of hr-v, with quality in the past.
So for example Toyota manufacturer's the Tacoma in Mexico but what matters is it's Toyota quality. Actually someone asked about it here and Scotty replied himself that it's fine (you can find that post if you search it). It's long past the times that every part of the car is made in the "home country".
Get a Toyota Corolla Cross as they are made in the USA. The HR-Vs are made in Mexico and Honda dealers are backlogged on incoming allocations.
Honda dealers are backlogged on incoming allocations.
It's even worse with Toyota; they are down to 48 hours of inventory. One advantage of Honda is if you buy a certain trim it's exactly that trim; but with Toyota they might add packages at the factory or the distributor and you can't remove them thus either you pass on the car or you pay for them. You can't special order from them either.