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2020 Honda CR-V

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Used Car Price Range
$19,799 - $31,900
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2020 LX 4dr Front-Wheel Drive
most popular
Price:   -  From $25,150
2020 LX 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $26,650
2020 EX 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $27,660
2020 EX 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $29,160
2020 EX-L 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $30,150
2020 EX-L 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $31,650
2020 Touring 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $33,350
2020 Touring 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $34,850
Expert Rating
3.3 (Good)

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: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Overview

What's New

The 2020 Honda CR-V arrives on schedule with a mid-cycle refresh. It features updated front and rear exterior styling, including new headlight designs, while the interior benefits from a redesigned center console.

The biggest updates affect the base LX trim. It now gets the Honda Sensing suite of active safety features and the 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine standard. The former 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine has been dropped from the lineup.

Additionally, the range-topping Touring trim adds a heated steering wheel and wireless smartphone charging as standard equipment for the 2020 model year.

Choosing Your Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V is available in four trim levels: LX, EX, EX-L, and Touring. Pricing starts at $26,170 including destination for the updated LX and climbs up to $34,370 for the Touring.

Engine Choices

All CR-V’s receive the company’s 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that develops 190 horsepower and 179 pound-feet of torque. The power is routed through a continuously variable transmission to the front wheels as standard. All-wheel drive is available across the lineup for $1,500.

The CR-V earns an EPA-estimated 28 miles per gallon city, 34 mpg highway, and 30 combined, or 27/32/29 mpg (city/highway/combined) with AWD.

Passenger and Cargo Capacity

The compact CR-V has a five-passenger capacity, and Honda struts its interior packaging know-how with 40.4 inches of rear legroom. It boasts 39.2 cubic feet of cargo space, which expands to 75.8 cubic feet with the second row folded down.

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Safety Features

For 2020, all trims receive the Honda Sensing suite of active safety features. The bundle includes automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and lane departure warning. Automatic high beams are also standard.

Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert become standard starting on the EX.

The NHTSA gave the CR-V a five-star overall safety rating, the highest possible. It failed to earn a designation from the IIHS due to its headlights, but it scored high marks in all crash tests and the front crash prevention avoidance and mitigation testing.

Connectivity

While the base LX benefits from a new engine and safety features, it's still held back by a 5-inch color display. It does come with Bluetooth, Pandora compatibility, and one USB port.

More buyers will want to move up to at least the EX to get the 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, satellite radio, HD radio, and three additional USB ports. The Touring trim brings navigation and a wireless phone charger.

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LX - From $26,170

While the LX features the updated engine and active safety equipment, it's still a pretty basic crossover. Highlights include remote entry, automatic climate control, and 17-inch alloy wheels, but it's held back by halogen headlights and a six-way manual driver's seat.

EX - From $28,680

The EX brings some welcome upgrades, including the 7-inch touchscreen with smartphone integration, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. Day-to-day livability is enhanced with a moonroof, heated front seats, a 12-way power driver's seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, and push-button start.

The exterior is enhanced with LED fog lights, 18-inch wheels, heated side mirrors with turn signal indicators, and body-colored door handles, side mirrors, and roofline spoiler.

EX-L - From $31,170

The EX-L trim adds leather seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. Other upgrades include a power tailgate with programmable height, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a four-way power passenger's seat, and memory functionality for the driver's seat.

Touring - From $34,370

The Touring trim entices with several notable exterior upgrades like LED headlights, a hands-free tailgate, 19-inch wheels, rain-sensing windshield wipers, chrome exterior trim, and roof rails. The cabin is enhanced with a heated steering wheel, ambient interior lighting, and wireless phone charging.

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CarsDirect Tip

Honda prides itself as offering the best value no matter the price. The 2020 Honda CR-V delivers in this regard, even in the competitive compact crossover segment. We'd stick with the EX trim to get the updated infotainment system and the best bang for the buck.

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Expert Review

Pros
  • Holistically comfortable
  • Tons of interior space
  • Top-notch safety
Cons
  • Appliance-like styling
  • Marginal headlights
  • Off-road chops lacking
Expert Rating
3.3 (Good)

Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Great people (and cargo) mover. The 2020 Honda CR-V is extremely comfortable and spacious, making it perfect for carrying families around. Up to five adults fit inside with 40.4 inches of rear leg room, while front seats are adjustable up to 12 ways on most models.

Additionally, the cloth seats available on the LX and EX trims clearly puts an emphasis on durability, while the leather on the higher trims falls just short of most luxury brands.

The CR-V can also pack a lot of stuff. Cargo capacity behind the rear seats is 39.2 cubic feet, which is approximately the same as a Volkswagen Golf with the seats folded, while a whopping 75.8 cubic feet of space is available with the rear seats folded. The CR-V also includes tons of small storage options throughout the cabin, like a deep center console and plenty of cupholders.

Pleasant to drive. The CR-V is well-suited for our country's neglected streets, with a comfortable suspension tuning that feels better than any other competitor under $30,000. Amazingly, the ride remains comfortable even when equipped with 18- and 19-inch wheels.

Additionally, the steering is light and equipped with a large center zone that prevents any weaving within lanes, diminishing the likelihood of carsickness for passengers. Overall, the CR-V inspires confidence in most driving situations.

Surprising capability. The CR-V isn't underpowered with its 190 horsepower and 179 pound-feet of torque, which provide it with plenty of low-end grunt. Don't mistake it for a barn burner though, as the engine and continuously variable transmission it's paired with both strive for maximum fuel efficiency.

The effect pays dividends though, with EPA fuel economy ratings of 28 miles per gallon city, 34 mpg highway, and 30 combined. That's praiseworthy value among its heavy, brick-shaped competition.

Additionally, all models are available with all-wheel drive that makes navigating through snow and heavy rain a bit easier. It's by no means as capable as a Subaru Forester or Subaru Outback, but the CR-V's 7.8 inches of ground clearance allows it to clear obstacles that would give most other compact crossovers pause.


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Excellent safety record. We give the CR-V top marks in the safety category. It received a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, and aced all of the IIHS' crash tests.

It failed to earn an IIHS designation, however, due to its headlights. They rated "Marginal," which is second from the bottom on their scale. Only the range-topping Touring trim gets LED headlights.

Still, every model comes standard with the Honda Sensing suite of active safety equipment. This brings automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and more.

Styled for the masses. We certainly don’t expect the CR-V to turn any heads, at least in this iteration. While there’s nothing that's inherently offensive about the styling, nothing really inspires us to look back as we're walking away. There’s nothing flashy about it inside and out, like you’d expect from a washing machine.

It doesn’t have to be like this. The Mazda CX-5 and the Toyota RAV4 both manage to be great compact crossovers with styling that draws your eye. The Honda, on the other hand, fades into the background effortlessly.

Final thoughts. The 2020 Honda CR-V absolutely nails many of the top items on the average car buyer’s shopping list. It’s comfortable, roomy, practical, affordable and efficient, making it a must-see for anyone shopping for a compact crossover.

The CR-V is also safe, with great crash test scores and highly-desired active safety features like adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking. All in all, it’s nearly a perfect vehicle for young families.

The only downsides are the marginal headlights and the forgettable styling, but only one of these issues is something most buyers care about.

The CR-V is fantastic in most instances, but buyers that want something a little more beautiful should check out the more aggressively-styled RAV4 and attractive CX-5. While the Honda is surprisingly capable in snow and light off-road applications, those who expect to regularly go beyond the pavement should look at the Forester instead.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
1.5L I-4 / 190 HP / 179 ft.lbs.
Transmission
1-spd CVT w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
28 / 34 / 31 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
1.5L I-4 / 190 HP / 179 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
28 / 34 / 31 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
14.0 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$53
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
75.8 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
106 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
182.1 "
Exterior Width
73.0 "
Exterior Height
66.1 "
Front Headroom
40.1 "
Rear Headroom
39.2 "
Front Legroom
41.3 "
Rear Legroom
40.4 "
Front Shoulder Room
57.9 "
Rear Shoulder Room
55.6 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,337 Lbs.
Wheel Base
105 "
Turning Radius
18.7 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
17.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum / 19.0 " Black Aluminum / 19.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Clearcoat Monotone With Decal
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote, Convex Spotter Driver
Bumpers
Front Body-colored With Metal-look Insert
Grille Moldings
With Chrome Bar / Black
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel / Stainless Steel With Polished Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Cloth
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Armrests
6-way
Rear Armrests
Center
Rear Seats
60-40 Split-bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm, Seek-scan
Speakers
4
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
1
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Smartvent Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Smartvent Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Mitigation Braking System (cmbs) + Fcw Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist System (lkas) W/road Departure Mitigation (rdm) Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Collision Mitigation Braking System (cmbs) Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Driver Attention
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Front And Rear
Security Systems
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Major Components Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles

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