What's New
Honda has introduced a fully redesigned CR-V for the 2023 model year. The fifth-gen CR-V ran from 2017 to 2022, making it one of the older compact SUVs in the segment. Honda’s full redesign for the 2023 model year, which kicks off the sixth generation of the SUV, comes at the perfect time and results in a far more competitive option.
Choosing Your Honda CR-V
The 2023 CR-V’s lineup has been trimmed down to just two options: EX and EX-L. The previous Honda CR-V LX trim was discontinued with the model's redesign, resulting in a significant price increase. Prices range from $32,355 to $35,005 (with destination). Honda will also be offering the CR-V Hybrid, though we cover that model separately.
Engine Choices
Every 2023 Honda CR-V comes with a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine. Performance is rated at 190 horsepower and 179 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) that routes power to the front wheels as standard. All-wheel drive is available for $1,500.
Fuel economy for the CR-V is rated at up to 30 mpg combined with FWD and 29 mpg combined with AWD.
Passenger and Cargo Capacity
The CR-V is a five-passenger compact SUV. Compared to last year, the CR-V offers 0.6 inches more of rear legroom.
When it comes to cargo capacity, the SUV offers up to 36 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. The available EX-L trim has a lowered rear load floor that has 39.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. Folding the rear seats expands cargo capacity to 76.5 cubic feet of cargo space.
Safety Features
Every CR-V now comes with Honda Sensing as standard. Standard features on the SUV include pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, traffic sign recognition, and adaptive cruise control. Blind spot monitoring, automatic high-beam assist, and rear cross-traffic alert are also standard.
The EX-L trim comes with parking sensors, traffic jam assist, low-speed braking control, and a driver attention monitor.
Connectivity
The 2023 CR-V comes standard with a 7-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and USB ports. The automaker’s HondaLink apps are also included as standard.
The EX-L comes with a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless charging pad, an HD Radio, satellite radio, and an eight-speaker audio system.
2023 Honda CR-V EX – MSRP From $32,355
Standard exterior features on the EX include automatic LED headlights, keyless entry, heated exterior mirrors, and 18-inch wheels. Interior features include a moonroof, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, push-button start, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, and cloth upholstery.
The CR-V isn’t available with any major packages except for dealer-installed ones. The available HPD Package adds a tailgate spoiler, HDP badges, HPD decals, special front bumper trim, fender flares, and accents on the lower portion of the doors. It costs $1,745.
The Utility Package is priced at $1,780 and includes roof rails, crossbars, running boards, a trailer hitch, and seat back protector.
2023 Honda CR-V EX-L – MSRP From $35,005
Moving up to the EX-L trim brings a power liftgate, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, memory settings for the driver’s seat, leather upholstery, and a power-adjustable passenger’s seat. These features are in addition to the larger touchscreen and extra tech features.
Compare CR-V Trims Side-By-Side
The 2023 Honda CR-V gains a lot more standard features than the outgoing model. Because of that, we think most shoppers to stick with the base EX trim. While the CR-V isn’t the sportiest compact SUV, it’s roomy, practical, and packed with safety features.