The new CR-V does not offend the eye; in fact, it's rather handsome and comes with a solid list of features and optional extras. The exterior features auto on/off LED headlights, LED tail lights, an active shutter grille, a hood damper, a remote entry system, rear privacy glass, and a one-touch moonroof with tilt feature. Higher up in the trim range, you gain a power tailgate that can be programmed to the height that suits you. Hybrid models get dual chrome exhaust finishers and gloss black roof rails. While 18-inch alloy wheels are standard across the range, the base model comes with 17-inch items, and the Sport Touring Hybrid gets a set of 19-inch wheels in Gloss Black.
The new Honda CR V is classified as a compact crossover SUV with dimensions supporting this. It measures 184.8 inches in length and rolls on a 106.3-inch wheelbase. The height of the FWD model is 66.2 inches, rising to 66.5 inches for the AWD car. The CR-V is 73.5 inches wide and has a front and rear track of 63.4/64.1 inches in FWD guise and 63.3/63.9 inches in AWD configuration.
Ground clearance for FWD models is 7.8 inches, and a respectable 8.2 inches for AWD models. The approach and departure angles for FWD models are 17.1/21.3 degrees, respectively. AWD models get an improved 17.7/21.1 degrees. The lightest curb weight in the range belongs to the base model in FWD configuration at 3,497 pounds,. The AWD Sport Touring Hybrid is the heaviest, with a total weight of 3,926 lbs.
Honda CR-V Trims | LX | EX | Hybrid Sport | EX-L | Hybrid Sport Touring |
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Max Width | 73.5 in. | 73.5 in. | 73.5 in. | 73.5 in. | 73.5 in. |
Length | 184.8 in. | 184.8 in. | 184.8 in. | 184.8 in. | 184.8 in. |
Height | 66.2 in. | 66.2 in. | 66.2 in. | 66.2 in. | 66.2 in. |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. |
Honda CR-V Trims | Curb Weight |
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LX | 3,472 - 3,591 lbs. |
EX | 3,497 - 3,616 lbs. |
Hybrid Sport | 3,752 - 3,869 lbs. |
EX-L | 3,525 - 3,635 lbs. |
Hybrid Sport Touring | 3,926 lbs. |
Front Tire | P235/60HR18 |
Rear Tire | P235/60HR18 |
Spare Tire | Compact |
Wheels Type | Aluminum Wheels |
Front Wheel Size | 18" x 7.5" |
Rear Wheel Size | 18" x 7.5" |
The handsome exterior styling of the new CR-V deserves a slash of attractive colors, and all models have access to the same palette. This includes four no-cost choices: Canyon River Blue Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, and Meteorite Gray Metallic. Colors such as Platinum White Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Still Night Pearl, and Urban Gray Pearl cost an additional $455.
We think the 2023 CR-V looks best in Meteorite Gray Metallic, but the no-cost Canyon River Blue Metallic shade is flattering to the crossover, too.
The most expensive colors cost $455, and include Radiant Red, Platinum White Pearl, Still Night Pearl, and Urban Gray Pearl.
Only the base model, the LX, doesn't get a standard sunroof - all other models feature a sliding moonroof as standard .
Wheel sizes range from 17 to 19 inches, with the top Sport Touring Hybrid getting the bigger wheels as standard, and the LX getting the smallest wheels.