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Hello,
I am a new CRV owner. I recently bought a new 2022 CRV EXL with the 1.5 turbo engine.
This is my first CRV and my first turbo engine. I previously drove a 2013 Toyota Venza which was extremely silent, specially when new.
I found the CRV a little noisy for a new vehicle in comparison.
Is that normal?
I usually drive it with the eco-logy or or economy mode activated. I don't drive aggressively, although I must keep up with Miami traffic.
I don't hear anything clunking or worrisome, just a relatively loud roaring when accelerating which many younger people would probably like.
Having the very silent experience with my previous car, I am a bit worried.
Should I be?
Thank you for the comments.
 
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Reading again, eco mode in Miami traffic may not be best idea.

What engine in Venza? I have a 3.5l and yes, it is more powerful, thus less noise normally in lower rpm.
The Venza was 2.5 but powerful enough for me after 155000 miles and some unusual new noises, I decided not to risk expensive repairs and move on to a more modern vehicle with today's safety features. I also feared that in 2 more years gas will still be higher, inflation and interest rates will be higher, so I decided to buy now.
If you would elaborate on why the eco mode is not a good idea for busy traffic I would really appreciate it. It is my first vehicle with that feature.
Thank you!

These 1.5L turbo motors are little growlers. Drive light on the pedal and you won't hear it run. Push into the pedal for more power and be ready for that growl. You will get used to it over time. Totally normal.
Thank you very much for the message!

As already noted, normal (unless you have some particular noise that is not normal, and we would need audio to comment on that).

Wait until the first time you really stomp on the gas :) Full throttle from a complete stop and your CRV will push forward and growl loudly.... and with no real hesitation at all (even though it has a turbo). Interestingly, it is extremely difficult to spin the wheels though on an AWD, as Honda has made some great improvements in the AWD system on gen5s.

Unlike all the prior engines in CRVs, the 1.5T operates quite differently. One aspect of that is that if you are a prior CRV owner of earlier generations, when you drive a CRV with the 1.5T... you will notice that the engine is a bit of a growler by comparison. It's actually a pleasant and reassuring noise to me, but it is different.

This power train has superb transfer of torque between engine and CVT.... which is new for a Honda. CVTs live for torque and this engine provides full torque over a very wide rpm range (from 1800 to 5500), so unlike many CVT based power trains on the market.. the CVT is very relaxed as it never has to shift it's band to seek torque.
Thank you very much! It is great to have access to the input of more experienced owners through this club.

A video clip would be helpful but yes I do find the 1.5t a bit noisy. Nothing that bothers me but it is noisy.
I will try to make one tomorrow. I didn't think of it before. Thanks.

I've had several Hondas, both Civics, Fits and CRVs with the 1.5 engine, never was able to document any difference in MPG using the ECO mode, and I calculate my mileage. Have noticed that the engine seems to almost struggle when ECO mode is used. IMHO, I'd avoid using ECO, especially during the break-in period or the 1st 5000 miles as the engine benefits from a range of RPMs to properly seat the rings. Have also found that accelerating somewhat briskly from a start to 35 or so mph actually increases mpg as the CVT allows the engine to operate in a more efficient rpm range. YMMV, but the 1.5t doesn't like to be "lugged" and the engine works better the quicker it warms up.
Noted! Thank you!
 
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I've had several Hondas, both Civics, Fits and CRVs with the 1.5 engine, never was able to document any difference in MPG using the ECO mode, and I calculate my mileage. Have noticed that the engine seems to almost struggle when ECO mode is used. IMHO, I'd avoid using ECO, especially during the break-in period or the 1st 5000 miles as the engine benefits from a range of RPMs to properly seat the rings. Have also found that accelerating somewhat briskly from a start to 35 or so mph actually increases mpg as the CVT allows the engine to operate in a more efficient rpm range. YMMV, but the 1.5t doesn't like to be "lugged" and the engine works better the quicker it warms up.
 
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As already noted, normal (unless you have some particular noise that is not normal, and we would need audio to comment on that).

Wait until the first time you really stomp on the gas :) Full throttle from a complete stop and your CRV will push forward and growl loudly.... and with no real hesitation at all (even though it has a turbo). Interestingly, it is extremely difficult to spin the wheels though on an AWD, as Honda has made some great improvements in the AWD system on gen5s.

Unlike all the prior engines in CRVs, the 1.5T operates quite differently. One aspect of that is that if you are a prior CRV owner of earlier generations, when you drive a CRV with the 1.5T... you will notice that the engine is a bit of a growler by comparison. It's actually a pleasant and reassuring noise to me, but it is different.

This power train has superb transfer of torque between engine and CVT.... which is new for a Honda. CVTs live for torque and this engine provides full torque over a very wide rpm range (from 1800 to 5500), so unlike many CVT based power trains on the market.. the CVT is very relaxed as it never has to shift it's band to seek torque.
 
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As already noted, normal (unless you have some particular noise that is not normal, and we would need audio to comment on that).

Wait until the first time you really stomp on the gas :) Full throttle from a complete stop and your CRV will push forward and growl loudly.... and with no real hesitation at all (even though it has a turbo). Interestingly, it is extremely difficult to spin the wheels though on an AWD, as Honda has made some great improvements in the AWD system on gen5s.

Unlike all the prior engines in CRVs, the 1.5T operates quite differently. One aspect of that is that if you are a prior CRV owner of earlier generations, when you drive a CRV with the 1.5T... you will notice that the engine is a bit of a growler by comparison. It's actually a pleasant and reassuring noise to me, but it is different.

This power train has superb transfer of torque between engine and CVT.... which is new for a Honda. CVTs live for torque and this engine provides full torque over a very wide rpm range (from 1800 to 5500), so unlike many CVT based power trains on the market.. the CVT is very relaxed as it never has to shift it's band to seek torque.
It’s also very hard to spin the wheels on my ‘99 CRV 😉😂

Hello,
I am a new CRV owner. I recently bought a new 2022 CRV EXL with the 1.5 turbo engine.
This is my first CRV and my first turbo engine. I previously drove a 2013 Toyota Venza which was extremely silent, specially when new.
I found the CRV a little noisy for a new vehicle in comparison.
Is that normal?
I usually drive it with the eco-logy or or economy mode activated. I don't drive aggressively, although I must keep up with Miami traffic.
I don't hear anything clunking or worrisome, just a relatively loud roaring when accelerating which many younger people would probably like.
Having the very silent experience with my previous car, I am a bit worried.
Should I be?
Thank you for the comments.
It’s good you’re “tuned in” to the sound and feel of the car so that if something ever goes wrong you will have a frame of reference.

IMO one of the best ways to know if your car is operating normally is to calculate fuel mileage by hand with each fill up. Also by checking the oil regularly (say once a week to develop the habit) and visually inspecting all the fluid levels and other things while you’re at it. That way if you notice some strange noise you can hunt around and do some basic troubleshooting.
 
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The 1.5 turbo engine is a little noisy compared to the non turbo engine
It’s also very hard to spin the wheels on my ‘99 CRV 😉😂


It’s good you’re “tuned in” to the sound and feel of the car so that if something ever goes wrong you will have a frame of reference.

IMO one of the best ways to know if your car is operating normally is to calculate fuel mileage by hand with each fill up. Also by checking the oil regularly (say once a week to develop the habit) and visually inspecting all the fluid levels and other things while you’re at it. That way if you notice some strange noise you can hunt around and do some basic troubleshooting.
The 1.5 turbo engine is a bit noisy, we have 2017 CRV with the same engine. The noise
is mainly due to the nature of the engine, being a small cubic inch engine that developes
a lot of power and torque, it is not only a turbo engine but also high a compression engine.
This is basically the same engine in the sporty Civic models. The plus side of this engine
Is plenty of power and great fuel mileage. You will also find that gas mileage will get better
after you some miles on the car. I kinda like the engine noise, being I grew up in the
muscle car era, the main problem this engine has had is fuel injectors, but that was
in the but that was in the 2017-2019 models. One thing I don’t like is the ECONOMY
mode, I don’t think this type engine is a good match for that mode.
 
#25 ·
Time for me to buy a new vehicle.
Wife: why don’t you buy a CRV , we can have matching vehicles.
Me: I don’t want to buy a CRV, your suv is too dam loud. LoL.

…plan is to buy out the lease and get the 2023 when it comes out, hopefully that is quieter but I doubt.
 
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#27 ·
I'm still trying to get over how loud the engine is. But I do love how nice the vehicle handles. Especially how tight the steering and cornering are. I turned off ECO mode and don't really use it in my pilot either. I think it's useless. I don't see any mileage difference to speak of. But with the CRV, ECO mode destroys acceleration. The Pilot ECO mode doesn't seem to make much difference in performance from what I can tell.

I'm curious about what advice you all have with the breaking-in period on the CRV. Generally, I'm just taking it easy and local driving. But a few times on the expressway I've had to gun it. Lots of terrible drivers out here in AZ. Today I had it up to 6000 rpms and almost 100 mph.
 
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But with the CRV, ECO mode destroys acceleration.
Please continue that element of chat here:


Lots of pro/con discussion on ECON there :)

I'm curious about what advice you all have with the breaking-in period on the CRV.
No break in period. Get in, drive.

Honda has literally built hundreds of millions of these 1.5T engines the world over and they designed to be driven. The days of break in periods and "going easy" for the first few thousand miles is no more :)
 
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I’ve read this thread from top to bottom several times and I can find no mention of “Direct Injection”. Direct Injection is loud, Diesel loud. It reminds me of my parents’ many VW diesels from the late 1980s.

Several years ago I had my BMW convertible with a NA 3 liter straight six at the dealer for an oil change. While I was there I asked to test drive a new BMW X3, we went out to the lot to drive one. I was standing at the right front fender when it was started, it sounded like a farm tractor when it started. I told the saleswoman never mind I can’t stand the sound of the engine.
A few years later when I bought my 17 CRV EX-L, I thought it was almost as loud as that BMW was. But the CRV was better equipped, had a bigger interior for my family of giants and cost about half as much. I’m willing to put up with the racket if it saves me $25,000.

I had a small 1.8 liter turbo four before and it was quiet but it wasn’t Direct Injection. Direct Injection is the culprit and it is rampant in ICE vehicles
 
#35 ·
I'm coming from a 2001 CR-V and a 2013 Elantra, and my 2021 CR-V EX 1.5t strikes me as very quiet. That's both at idle and while driving. I'm still curious to hear a sound byte or see a video. If it really seems loud, maybe there's something to get checked out?
 
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I will say that the engine is pretty tick-ey and clattery/rattlyy with the hood open. Maybe its the GDI injectors, but its certainly louder than say the pentastar v6 in my jeep. I wonder if that's normal, but my scantool shows everything is fine, so I've pretty much just ignored it.
 
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I will say that the engine is quite clattery/rattly with the hood open. Maybe its the GDI injectors, but its certainly louder than say the pentastar v6 in my jeep. I wonder if that's normal, but my scantool shows everything is fine, so I've pretty much just ignored it.
Absolutely normal. Your jeep was a port injection engine. The injectors were running around 80 psi. Your crv's gdi injectors are running up to 3000 psi, add the noise from the high pressure fuel pump mounted to the cam shaft that generates that 3000 psi and you got an engine that sounds like a diesel engine.
 
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