Honda Is All In On Hybrids With The New 2023 CR-V 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review
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Honda America, is a different story, there is still a price premium over competitors but usually about US 1, 000. A more reasonable gap.
Date: 2022-10-18
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Comments and reviews: 14
Delta
Excellent review again from Alex on Autos.
Things I like on this CR-V:
1. New look is good, except for the Sport Touring chrome-ish lower front rectangles
2. Better fuel economy than last model
3. I think the trim levels are actually a smart idea, simplified the way to choose drivetrain
4. 2 speed clutch to enhance drivetrain flexibility and MPG
5. real AWD
Negatives would be the want of optional 360 degree camera, middle seatbelt or if ceiling, and no cooled seats. I understand the cost saving idea however.
I would take a CR-V Sport Touring over the Toyota RAV-4, despite higher fuel economy in the Toyota. Why? AWD and the CR-V looks better and is larger. A toss up though when it comes to this vs a Sportage hybrid.
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Excellent review again from Alex on Autos.
Things I like on this CR-V:
1. New look is good, except for the Sport Touring chrome-ish lower front rectangles
2. Better fuel economy than last model
3. I think the trim levels are actually a smart idea, simplified the way to choose drivetrain
4. 2 speed clutch to enhance drivetrain flexibility and MPG
5. real AWD
Negatives would be the want of optional 360 degree camera, middle seatbelt or if ceiling, and no cooled seats. I understand the cost saving idea however.
I would take a CR-V Sport Touring over the Toyota RAV-4, despite higher fuel economy in the Toyota. Why? AWD and the CR-V looks better and is larger. A toss up though when it comes to this vs a Sportage hybrid.
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David
I will simply not consider the CR-V because no PHEV is offered.
Mechanical AWD, compared to the RAV4's eAWD, which has a relatively weak rear motor pushing the vehicle, is a plus, but I'd be willing to settle for the RAV4, as 99% of my driving is on paved roads. Should Toyota put a stronger motor in the back (their Hybrid drive requires a strong motor in the front, than it would be the RAV4 which has the advantage.
Not sold on the design of the front. It does not look good.
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I will simply not consider the CR-V because no PHEV is offered.
Mechanical AWD, compared to the RAV4's eAWD, which has a relatively weak rear motor pushing the vehicle, is a plus, but I'd be willing to settle for the RAV4, as 99% of my driving is on paved roads. Should Toyota put a stronger motor in the back (their Hybrid drive requires a strong motor in the front, than it would be the RAV4 which has the advantage.
Not sold on the design of the front. It does not look good.
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bren
The top trim at 38k is pretty much exactly the same as the Tucson Hybrid, so that's good. Granted you'll get a lot more content on the Hyundai, but simpler and cleaner styling / ergonomics on the Honda (and just being a Honda) are an advantage. So, yeah, credit to Honda for keeping the price equal to or below the competition. I'm surprised Nissan isn't offering a Rogue hybrid.
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The top trim at 38k is pretty much exactly the same as the Tucson Hybrid, so that's good. Granted you'll get a lot more content on the Hyundai, but simpler and cleaner styling / ergonomics on the Honda (and just being a Honda) are an advantage. So, yeah, credit to Honda for keeping the price equal to or below the competition. I'm surprised Nissan isn't offering a Rogue hybrid.
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Ryan
I leased a 2020 CR-V EX (gas engine) because it had the 4-way lumbar support. I can't believe the 2023 touring doesn't have it! That's a deal breaker for me. Also, the hybrid doesn't seem worth it. I get 30 MPG mixed now. I may be better off buying my 2020 CR-V. Interested to learn more about the Prologue though!
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I leased a 2020 CR-V EX (gas engine) because it had the 4-way lumbar support. I can't believe the 2023 touring doesn't have it! That's a deal breaker for me. Also, the hybrid doesn't seem worth it. I get 30 MPG mixed now. I may be better off buying my 2020 CR-V. Interested to learn more about the Prologue though!
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Reuben
The Rdx exits so honda can cheap out on features is just a lame excuse, Nissan, kia/hyundai, vw, and toyota all have luxury versions of their compact suv's but still give you those features on their mainstream suv's, heck even a camry has more features than this crv
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The Rdx exits so honda can cheap out on features is just a lame excuse, Nissan, kia/hyundai, vw, and toyota all have luxury versions of their compact suv's but still give you those features on their mainstream suv's, heck even a camry has more features than this crv
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Paul
Great review as always Alex! I like the top trim level but wish it was available in front wheel drive only. Do you know if the front center armrest over the storage compartment slides forward like it did in the 5th generation model?
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Great review as always Alex! I like the top trim level but wish it was available in front wheel drive only. Do you know if the front center armrest over the storage compartment slides forward like it did in the 5th generation model?
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Right
Alex, We'll be looking forward to long term mpg results for this generously proportioned compact CUV. Sadly, the bizarre location of the hybrid battery in an all new design and the comparatively low tow rating continue to confound
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Alex, We'll be looking forward to long term mpg results for this generously proportioned compact CUV. Sadly, the bizarre location of the hybrid battery in an all new design and the comparatively low tow rating continue to confound
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meh
I have an expiring lease on the previous CR-V Hybrid and am on the waiting list for a Sport. Got a call from the dealer yesterday saying they'd have some of these coming in soon. Looking forward to driving it.
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I have an expiring lease on the previous CR-V Hybrid and am on the waiting list for a Sport. Got a call from the dealer yesterday saying they'd have some of these coming in soon. Looking forward to driving it.
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Carlos
It looks way better and inline with the current Honda line up, which looks sharp. Great video. Glad it has the mechanical awd as its can get that power from both systems to the ground.
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It looks way better and inline with the current Honda line up, which looks sharp. Great video. Glad it has the mechanical awd as its can get that power from both systems to the ground.
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Ti-NrS
I saw a post someone did online where they took that center vent out. filled that with clear Lacquer ( on a civic. looked nicer in the pic after they did it.
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I saw a post someone did online where they took that center vent out. filled that with clear Lacquer ( on a civic. looked nicer in the pic after they did it.
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Wade
The small 1kwh battery will likely only drive the vehicle 1 mile on electric only, and one quarter mile full acceleration run will likely drain the battery.
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The small 1kwh battery will likely only drive the vehicle 1 mile on electric only, and one quarter mile full acceleration run will likely drain the battery.
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Naughtysauce
Honda makes one of the worst Hybrid systems in the industry. I would only get their ICE versions until they get rid of the current hybrid setup.
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Honda makes one of the worst Hybrid systems in the industry. I would only get their ICE versions until they get rid of the current hybrid setup.
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Rick
No spare tire? So your on a road trip getting excellent gas mileage and then what?
Maybe Honda will include one of those useless tire repair cans
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No spare tire? So your on a road trip getting excellent gas mileage and then what?
Maybe Honda will include one of those useless tire repair cans
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Mgoblagulkablong
3: 02 why didn't they make a compartment out of that empty space, it would have cost literally 1 to put in a plastic divider piece.
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3: 02 why didn't they make a compartment out of that empty space, it would have cost literally 1 to put in a plastic divider piece.
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