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2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid

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2023
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3.5 (Good)

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2023 Sport w/o BSI 4dr Front-Wheel Drive
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Price:   -  From $32,400
2023 Sport 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $32,950
2023 Sport w/o BSI 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $33,900
2023 Sport 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $34,450
2023 Sport Touring 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $39,100

Overview

What's New

The 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid is redesigned with new exterior and interior styling, an improved hybrid powertrain, and more premium features. The Hybrid looks and is equipped similarly to the gasoline-only powered CR-Vs although it is limited to two trim levels.

Choosing Your Honda CR-V Hybrid

The 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid is offered in the Sport and Sport Touring trims. The Sport trim starts at $33,695 and the Sport Touring begins at $39,845.

Engine Choices

The 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid is powered by a new generation of Honda’s two-motor system (one charges the battery pack and the other provides traction power) and a more powerful, efficient, and refined 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Its combined output is 204 horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque which is routed through an integrated transmission that behaves similarly to a continuously variable transmission with simulated gear shifts and a “B” setting to enhance regenerative braking strength up to 0.09 g (controlled by the paddle shifters) for a one-pedal driving feel.

A front-wheel-drive variant is newly available for 2023 and returns an EPA-estimated 42 miles per gallon city, 36 MPG highway, and 40 combined. The all-wheel drive model scores 37 mpg combined which is worth about $100 in gas annually per the government.

The Sport trim offers the (same as the gasoline-version) upgraded AWD system for $1,500 and the Sport Touring includes it as standard. For those who need to manage slippery slopes in the winter time (or off-road), the CR-V now features hill descent control and for those who will take the Sport name to heart, the new Hybrid can sustain an improved speed of 115 mph.

Passenger and Cargo Capacity

The 2023 Honda CR-V seats five and offers second-row passengers 41 inches of rear legroom, 38 inches of headroom, and 52.6 inches of hip room which are good figures for the class. Cargo room expands from 39.3 cubic feet to 76.5 cubic feet with the seat backs folded which are class-leading figures.

The CR-V is 184.8 inches in length, nearly three inches more than last year’s model and its width is 73.5 inches, a half-inch greater. The CR-V is now larger than most others in its class.

The AWD models offer 8.2 inches of ground clearance and the hybrid powertrain is now rated for towing and can pull 1,000 pounds.

Honda CR-V Hybrid

Safety Features

The CR-V Sport is equipped with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control with traffic-jam assist, lane-keep assist, low-speed braking, automatic high beams, and traffic sign recognition. The Sport Touring adds front and rear parking sensors,

Connectivity

The Sport trim features a seven-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a navigation system that works with the hybrid system to help maximize efficiency. There are USB A and USB-C ports up front and two USB-C ports for the rear passengers.

The Sport Touring is equipped with a nine-inch touchscreen and gains SiriusXM, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, HD Radio, a 12-speaker Bose with Centerpoint sound system, Wi-Fi, and a wireless charging pad.

Honda CR-V Hybrid

2023 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid - MSRP From $33,695

The base Hybrid trim fits into the CR-V lineup as a near equivalent to the gasoline CR-V’s EX trim with LED headlights, daytime running lights, and tail lights, heated mirrors with integrated turn signals, remote engine start, active grille shutters, remote engine start, proximity entry with auto lock, a moonroof, an eight-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, and LED interior lighting but wears different front and rear fascias with gloss black and gray lower trim, a grille with a gloss black mesh, stainless steel exhaust finishers, and gloss black 18-inch wheels, mirror caps, and roof rails.

Inside the Sport features a black headliner, orange contrast stitching on the black cloth seats and throughout the cabin, a seven-inch driver information display (next to a physical speedometer), and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Furthermore, the Sport features additional sound insulation and active noise cancellation (with a Sport setting).

2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid - MSRP From $39,845

The top CR-V is the Sport Touring Hybrid when it comes to features. The exterior gains 19-inch gloss black wheels with noise-reducing liners, acoustic-lined front windows, a hands-free power tailgate, rain-sensing wipers, and auto-up rear windows, and the interior receives leather sport seats with orange contrast stitching that is found throughout the cabin, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, unique interior trim, and extended ambient lighting.

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The CR-V Sport Hybrid is well equipped with its creature comforts and safety technology and it can be hard to justify spending more for the marginal gains.

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Expert Review

Pros
  • Good-value Sport model
  • Excellent interior space
  • Generous specifications
  • Comprehensive safety
Cons
  • Dumpy styling disappoints
  • Limited towing capacity
  • Not much fun to drive
  • Lacks character
Expert Rating
3.5 (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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Bigger and better. Honda’s venerable CR-V has been relaunched for the 2023 model year, and even at a glance, you can see it’s grown up. Quite literally – the new model is longer and wider than before, while more efficient packaging has transformed the interior into a truly spacious beast of burden.

Rear legroom of over 40 inches is class-leading, while the front seats are so large that you’re enveloped by them rather than sitting on them. The good news keeps coming when you lift the tailgate, to find a tiered trunk offering almost 40 cubic feet of storage. By the time you’ve dropped the split-folding rear seat, that figure has increased to over 76 cu ft – an excellent amount of space in a mid-sized SUV. A particularly impressive feature is the completely flat floor between the seats, with no transmission tunnel for the fifth passenger to endure. The CR-V is a true five-seater in a way many rivals aren’t.

Easy to miss in the car park. The CR-V may have grown up, but in doing so, some of the older model’s design ethos has been lost. This is now just a slab of SUV, and many people would find it indistinguishable from either other Hondas (notably the Passport) or even Volkswagen’s Tiguan. It even cribs design details like its slimline A-pillars from the new Civic, while the giant hexagonal radiator grille is borderline ugly – the old louvered design was far more tasteful. The rear has a passing resemblance to a Volvo and some interesting lights, and this is the new car’s best angle.

There’s more Civic plagiarism inside, where the dashboard sports physical controls in preference to fiddly touchscreen operation. We’re not sold on the mesh band running ahead of the air vents, which will probably get clogged with dust over time, but at least the plastics are of a suitably high quality. The infotainment screen now stands on top of the dash rather than being integrated into it, making it easier to see while suggesting it was an afterthought instead of a central design element. There are welcome touches in here, though – the red engine button, and the sheer amount of storage bins and cubbies for accommodating inevitable family clutter.

Honda CR-V Hybrid

Model behavior. As part of the CR-V’s overhaul, the Sport is now the hybrid range’s entry point. That’s fine by us. Costing $33,695, it packs a dual-zone climate and a power moonroof, heated front seats, and smartphone mirroring through a seven-inch touchscreen. It’s so well equipped that we’d struggle to justify an extra $6,000 for Sport Touring, even though it does include everything from a Bose stereo to a power tailgate and heated steering wheel. It’s also got standard AWD, which is a $1,500 option on Sport.

Safety is exceptional across the range, and we like the fact every CR-V buyer receives automatic emergency braking with a wide field of view. Other better-than-the-competition features include adaptive cruise control which can bring the CR-V to a standstill in heavy traffic, active lane control, and standard blind-spot monitoring. Nobody wants to crash, but this is the SUV you’d choose to be in if an impact is unavoidable.

Power station. The CR-V Hybrid is powered by a fairly underwhelming two-liter gas engine, boosted by two separate electric motors. Collectively, they deliver 204 hp and almost 250 lb-ft of torque, which means they can now tow 1,000 lb trailers. More significantly, the hybrid is a better performer than its gas-only sibling, while returning 40 MPG combined even in AWD guise. Switching the car to Sport mode adds simulated engine noise, for anyone wanting to pretend this hybrid SUV is actually a performance sedan.

Final thoughts. It might not be a purchase that’ll quicken the heart, but the CR-V Hybrid certainly appeals to the head. It’s more economical than its gas-powered brethren, while it’s also more refined and punchier to drive thanks to the instant shove generated by twin electric motors. It even looks better, courtesy of rectangular exhausts and the option of black wheels. Safety is beyond reproach, and the base Sport is well-equipped enough, despite failing to live up to its name.

Whether all this is enough to elevate the CR-V Hybrid above a slew of European and Far Eastern competitors is a matter of personal opinion. External styling is slabby and bland, and the driving experience can best be described as functional. On the plus side, the spacious cabin offers generous storage and legroom throughout, and the clever trunk is another neat touch. There’s nothing that significantly elevates the CR-V above hybrid rivals like Toyota’s RAV4 or Hyundai’s Tucson, but as an ownership proposition, it’s hard to fault.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 145 HP / 138 ft.lbs.
Transmission
2-spd CVT w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
43 / 36 / 40 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 145 HP / 138 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
43 / 36 / 40 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Fuel Tank
14.0 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$53
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
76.5 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
103 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
184.8 "
Exterior Width
73.5 "
Exterior Height
66.2 "
Front Headroom
38.2 "
Rear Headroom
38.2 "
Front Legroom
41.3 "
Rear Legroom
41.0 "
Front Shoulder Room
57.9 "
Rear Shoulder Room
55.9 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,752 Lbs.
Wheel Base
106 "
Turning Radius
18.7 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
18.0 " Black Aluminum / 18.0 " Bronze Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Clearcoat Monotone With Decal / Clearcoat Monotone With Badging / Pearlcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote Heated
Bumpers
Front Body-colored With Black Insert
Grille Moldings
Black
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Cloth
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Armrests
(8-way Power)
Rear Armrests
Center
Rear Seats
60-40 Split-bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Siriusxm Am/fm, Seek-scan
Speakers
6
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
Express Open/close
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver And Passenger
Tinted Windows
Deep
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver And Passenger
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Rear Side-impact Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Mitigation Braking System (cmbs) + Forward Collision Warning (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
Traffic Jam Assist Hands-on Steering Assist
Pedestrian Detection
Collision Mitigation Braking System (cmbs) Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Driver Attention Monitor Driver Attention
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Front And Rear
Security Systems
Security System
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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