I have only briefly driven a BYD Atto and the CRV hybrid so my memory is not perfect. And yes, the BYD has instant torque and that was fun. Whereas I don't think the CRV has that and in fact, driving luxury in town with traffic, not too much different from the 1.5T

Original Toyo tires. How many km you people reckon it will last? My guess is, 40K

I too find Continental very bad on wet. CC6 ad UC6

So far, no complaint on the Toyo but then I haven't got chance to compare it to the Michelin.

No idea but CRV's air cond is the coldest compared to all my other cars

On the other hand, the previous gen HRV has the worst air cond I encountered.

My CRV is even colder than my previous Proton. Whereas the HRV I have is one of the worst.

AI's answer

The Michelin Primacy SUV and Toyo Proxes R45 offer different handling characteristics. The Michelin Primacy SUV is generally considered a more balanced and safety-focused tire, while the Toyo Proxes R45 is known for its dry handling capabilities.
Michelin Primacy SUV:

Focus:
Primarily designed for safety and balance, with a strong emphasis on wet and dry grip, as well as safety qualities over dynamic driving.

Handling:
Provides good grip in both dry and wet conditions, but may not be as sporty or responsive in dry handling as the Toyo.
Other Features:
Known for its low noise levels and durability, making it a comfortable and reliable choice for everyday driving.

Toyo Proxes R45:

Focus: Designed for dry handling and performance.
Handling: May offer slightly better dry handling performance compared to the Michelin, potentially with a faster average speed during handling maneuvers.
Other Features: The Toyo Proxes R45 is often associated with a shorter lifespan compared to the Michelin Primacy.

In Summary:
What Should I Know About Toyo Tires vs Michelin? - Opple House
The Michelin Primacy SUV prioritizes overall safety and balanced performance, while the Toyo Proxes R45 is more geared towards dry handling and potentially offers a slightly better dry handling experience

I have the dashcam from Honda. Occasionally, just after engine starts, it will say something about the need to clear the memory. What is that about? And how to go about fixing that? Thanks

Depends. How many people in the car etc.

The last time I checked, there is hardly any price difference between normal and hybrid Cross. Whereas there is a 20K difference between normal and hybrid CRV. On price, I will go for Cross

I like spacious car even though most of the time it just for 2 person. One reason I did not get the CX5. It's rear seats not for adults.

Had looked at Cross but opted for the CRV 1.5T 2WD instead. Reasons for me are:

1. I like spacious car even though there are just 2 of us. I like the airy feeling. But not too big for town parking.

2. I can leave the car for weeks without touching it. A friend left his Cross for weeks and couldn't start and have to towed to official workshop to determine which battery the problem. I don't want such trouble. Original CRV battery normally last for 1 yr only.

3. I don't want AWD, if one tire got damaged, have to change at least 2, if not all 4. I hate wasting money.

4. I sometime overtake other cars around 140kph. 1.5T more powerful.

5. For my driving range, the extra cost of Hybrid is enough to pay for 6 years of free petrol.

The onboard oil change figures is usually around ~9000 km.

My opinion. As long as one use the engine oil as listed in the manual (weight and viscosity) and oil change interval, you are never going to experience any engine oil related problem with the engine. The chance of having problem is same as getting strike by lightning. So no need to be too worried about oil issue.

Me and friends has several turbo diesel and those are tough on engine oil and we have always been using mineral and none of us ever have any engine oil related issues. The only reason I am using 0w20 is because you can't find any mineral oil with those rating and even if there is, best to avoid anyway.

My opinion. 2 opposing targets.

For sake of fuel consumption, use lower viscosity.

For sake of engine protection, may be not.

I read about fuel dilution problem for the American market. So when I got mine, I check my fuel dip level very carefully and it doesn't rise at all. So my conclusion is, there is unlikely to be fuel dilution issue in our hot climate. Now I just don't bother and just enjoy the drive.

I often remind the service center to NEVER overfill my engine. If they do, more work for them to take it out.

I hardly notice any increase or decrease on mine. So I no longer bother to check nowadays.

Steering feel fine to me. But the seat cushion is too thin for long drive. Butts hurt

This post has been edited by touristking: Sep 27 2025, 03:52 PM

I solve the problem by putting a cushion for long distance driving.