2019 CR-V Interior
The interior is a major plus point for the Honda CR-V, offering refinement and quality across all trims. While the base setup might seem a little cheap with cloth interior and a five-inch screen, the build still feels solid. Higher trims with the larger touchscreen infotainment system, heated front seats, and leather upholstery take the CR-V to truly premium territory. Seating for five is the most generous in class, with split folding rear seats allowing for versatile cargo storage, while the second row of seats is littered with LATCH anchors for child seats. A commanding driving position and solid ergonomics seal the deal, with the only true weak point being Honda's infotainment system which still lags behind what others offer.
2019 CR-V Interior Photos
Seating and Interior Space
Seating for five is standard in the segment, and while the figures might show front space to be on par with other compact crossover SUVs, front occupants are seated more comfortably than what they are in many rivals. A broad range of seating adjustment suits drivers of all sizes, while seating surfaces are comfortable and supportive. The rear passengers enjoy the most generous accommodation of any compact crossover available, with ample head and legroom for taller adults and a comfortable seating position suited to long-distance travel. Only the driver's seat boasts height adjustment, in addition to the array of other adjustments, including lumbar, that contribute to one of the most comfortable driver's perches around. Visibility is great, with a commanding view, while a rearview camera defeats rearward blind spots.
2019 Honda CR-V Interior Dimensions:
Honda CR-V Trims | LX | EX | EX-L | Touring |
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Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Headroom Front Seat | 40.1 in. | 38 in. | 38 in. | 37.8 in. |
Headroom Back Seat | 39.2 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 38.3 in. |
Legroom Front Seat | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. |
Legroom Back Seat | 40.4 in. | 40.4 in. | 40.4 in. | 40.4 in. |
Shoulder Room Front | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. |
Shoulder Room Rear | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. |
Hip Room, Front | 55.1 in. | 55.1 in. | 55.1 in. | 55.1 in. |
Hip Room, Rear | 49.5 in. | 49.5 in. | 49.5 in. | 49.5 in. |
Interior Colors and Materials
On base LX and EX trims, cloth upholstery is the standard offering, available in either black, gray, or ivory depending on the chosen exterior hue. Interior trim pieces are made of all manner of faux wood, chromed plastic, and brushed satin finishes – classy for a fairly price-oriented segment. EX-L and Touring trims get you leather upholstery for the sculpted seats and the steering wheel, available in black, gray, or ivory. Door trim panels are matched to the color of the upholstery, while the dash remains soft-touch black.
2019 CR-V Trunk and Cargo Space
The Honda CR-V boasts some of the best packaging in this segment, against stiff competition from the RAV4 and Subaru Forester. The center console can be reconfigured and has a deep storage well and a rubberized sliding tray, while door pockets are deep and cupholders are large. Trunk volume is most impressive, however, with 39.2 cubic feet on offer behind the rear seats. They fold flat, unveiling up to 75.8 cu ft. A height adjustable cargo floor allows the choice between a flat loading bay and a stepped one with maximum volume. For loading in tightly roofed parking areas, the tailgate offers adjustable opening height.
Small item storage in the cabin is among the best around, with a reconfigurable center console offering both a deep storage bin as well as a rubberized tray. Cupholders and door pockets throughout are large in size, while the glove box is decently sized, and the center console also hosts a shelf perfectly sized for most smartphones.
2019 Honda CR-V Trunk and Cargo Space Photos
2019 CR-V Infotainment and Features
Features
Though the base trim might offer few interior features, moving up the levels gets you dual-zone climate control, push-button start, power windows with auto-up/down, and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror. Cruise control is standard on all CR-V models, as is tilt and telescoping steering wheel adjustment. Heated front seats are equipped from the EX trim, as is 12-way power driver's seat adjustment, while memory functions are equipped from the EX-L model along with four-way power front passenger adjustment. Driver assistance features are equipped from the EX model with Honda Sensing incorporating lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, collision mitigation braking, road departure mitigation, blind spot monitoring, and auto high-beam assist.
Infotainment
The Honda CR-V offers an updated infotainment system for 2019, marking the return of the volume knob for the Japanese brand. On all trims above LX, a seven-inch touchscreen setup features Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality, along with Sirius XM Radio and two USB charging ports. The physical controls are alright, but the touchscreen prompts are clunky and require some forcefulness. Voice commands are available but work better when a smartphone is paired to enable Siri or Google Voice. The base EX trim makes do with a five-inch color screen without touch functionality and with only four speakers, while the EX gets six speakers, the EX-L eight, and the Touring sports a premium audio system with nine speakers.