Chris Teague | Jul 12, 2022
The CR-V was the first SUV designed in-house by Honda, and since 1997 it has been a mainstay in the United States. The family-friendly CR-V got a mild facelift in late 2019, and now Honda has it teed up for a significant overhaul. The all-new 2023 CR-V goes on sale in summer 2022 with an updated hybrid powertrain that uses two motors, better tech, and new safety features.
Honda offers the redesigned 2023 CR-V in four trim levels, including EX, EX-L, Sport, and Sport Touring. The EX and EX-L get a turbocharged gas engine, and the two Sport trims come with a 2.0-liter inline-4 and two electric motors. Hybrid power provides the CR-V compact crossover SUV with a sporty feel and surprisingly quick acceleration for a Honda people-hauler.
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The 2023 Honda CR-V arrives as a fully redesigned model, ushering in the sixth generation of the compact SUV. Compared to the previous generation, the new CR-V grows in size, has a sharper design, and has more modern tech features. Honda has also introduced a fully redesigned CR-V Hybrid for 2023, though we cover that vehicle separately.
On the outside, the 2023 CR-V has a bolder exterior design than the current model that’s on sale. The SUV has a squared-off front end, a square grille, and slim headlights that flow into the grille. At the back, the 2023 CR-V continues to have taillights that start at the roofline and follow the curvature of the rear windshield, but they’re more angular than before. The design of the new CR-V showcases its larger size, as the SUV has grown 2.7 inches in length and 0.4 inches in width.
Honda has taken a lot of inspiration from the current Civic in the 2023 Honda CR-V. The central touchscreen sits on top of the dashboard The dashboard has a clean look with a trim piece that spans most of the width. The SUV has three main dials for the HVAC system and a slim row of physical buttons. The infotainment system has its own set of buttons that are located on the trim piece surrounding the touchscreen. With a longer wheelbase, the CR-V should have more interior space than the current model that’s on sale.
Honda hasn’t released all of the 2023 CR-V’s features yet. The compact SUV will come with a standard 7-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch driver information screen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. A 9-inch touchscreen, a wireless charging pad, and wireless smartphone compatibility will be optional.
Under the hood, the 2023 Honda CR-V will continue to come with a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 190 horsepower. Honda claims that it’s updated the turbocharger, and exhaust port cylinder head for improved performance. The engine will be paired with an updated continuously variable automatic transmission. The CR-V is available with a new all-wheel-drive system that can send up to 50% of power to the rear wheels.
Every CR-V now comes with Honda Sensing for 2023. Standard safety features will include automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane-keeping assist, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and traffic sign recognition. Blind spot monitoring is also standard. Available safety features will include traffic jam assist and a driver attention monitor will be available.