2023 Honda CR-V arrived with a whole new appearance inside and out giving a better statement of panache. This new personality will make it better to do battle in the brutal competitive compact-SUV segment. With grander proportions and more passenger space, the newly designed CR-V aims to deliver even more of its trademarked feasibility. The interior design is attractive complemented by modern tech and touches. This includes an infotainment system with a 9.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. Also, every CR-V again is a host of standard driver assists that include adaptive cruise, lane-keeping assist, and, blind-spot monitoring. The 190-hp turbo-four is the standard engine, while a 204-hp hybrid is optional. Both can be paired with either front- or all-wheel drive.
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What’s New?
The 2023 CR-V is now in the sixth generation. As it comes with a slew of improvements, it is now larger overall, has sporty exterior styling, and has a roomier interior. The design is more refined and fancier. Honda claims that the standard turbo-four engine has been retuned to be both more responsive and efficient. Also, the continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and all-wheel-drive system are said to be improved versus the outgoing model’s.
Engine & Performance
Behind the CR-V’s new modern grille rests a standard 190-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter four-pot. It is paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) with either front- or all-wheel drive. The setup is standard on EX and EX-L models. The Sport and Sport Touring only comes with a hybrid powertrain, combined with a turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder with two electric motors that deliver 204 horses.
However, the Sport can be had with front- or all-wheel drive, while the latter is standard on the Sport Touring. Every model has hill-descent control helping modulate the SUV’s speed on steep or slippery declines when traveling at low speeds. A set of new 18-inch wheels are fitted to most models, with the Sport featuring the black ones. While the Sport Touring gets exclusive 19-inches painted in gloss black. The hybrid models are rated to tow 1000 pounds for the first time.
Fuel-Economy
| 2023 Honda CR-V Mileage | City | Highway |
| FWD 1.5L | 28 mpg | 34 mpg |
| FWD Hybrid | 43 mpg | 36 mpg |
The front-wheel-drive CR-V with the turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder is EPA-rated at 28 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. However, the most fuel-efficient CR-V is the FWD Hybrid Sport achieving ratings of 43 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. These ratings are a mild improvement compared to the 2022 CR-V Hybrid that was only offered with AWD.
Dimensions & Airbags
| 2023 Honda CR-V Dimensions | |
| Length | 184.8 in |
| Width | 73.4 in |
| Height | 66.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 39.3 cu-ft |
| Airbags | 10 Airbags |
This excellent presentation is offset by Honda’s frustrating infotainment system. The base LX models come with a 5.0-inch color radio screen, but all other models get a 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and SiriusXM satellite radio; navigation is optional, as is a nine-speaker audio system.
Pricing
| 2023 Honda CR-V Trims | Price (USD) |
| EX | $32,335 |
| Sport Hybrid | $33,695 |
| EX-L | $35,005 |
| Sport Hybrid Touring | $39,845 |
The EX and EX-L are gas-only models. The Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid come exclusively with hybrid powertrains. The FWD CR-V Hybrid Sport is the one we would recommend getting, as the Hybrid gets an EPA-estimated 43 mpg in the city, beating the RAV4 Hybrid’s city rating. This also comes with stylish black exterior accents, black 18-inch wheels, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Specifications & Top-Speed
| 2023 Honda CR-V Specifications | Specs |
| Engine | DOHC inline-4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Horsepower | 204 hp |
| Torque | 232 lb-ft |
| 0-60 MPH | 7.5 sec |
| 0-100 MPH | 16.1 sec |
| 1/4 Mile | 24.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 103 mph |