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The Honda CR-V has been one of the brand's most important models in the US, taking the crown as America's overall best-selling SUV since its introduction in 1995 (though the Toyota RAV4 has beat it in yearly sales recently). This compact crossover is now entering its sixth generation, with the 2023 CR-V bringing solid improvements across the board. Show While the outgoing CR-V's design was pretty funky, the new model has a handsome look that falls in line with the 11th-gen Civic and other upcoming Hondas like the next-gen Pilot. The 2023 CR-V is 2.7 inches longer overall and rides on a 1.6-inch-longer wheelbase, and it has a more athletic stance and better proportions. But I do wish the wheel options were more interesting, as I loved the weird three-spoke wheels on the old CR-V. Honda really stepped it up a notch with the 2023 CR-V's interior, which adopts the brand's new horizontal design theme. Material quality is higher, with plusher surfaces on the door panels and dashboard, and the hexagonal mesh connecting the air vents is a nice metal. A 7-inch touchscreen is standard but a 9-inch unit with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is available, and every CR-V has a partially digital gauge cluster with a 7-inch screen next to the physical speedometer. The front seats are more comfortable than before, rear legroom has been increased by 0.6 inch and there's 1.2 cubic feet more cargo space as well. It's longer and wider than before. Daniel Golson/CNETThe CR-V I'm driving near Nashville Superspeedway is an all-wheel-drive EX-L, which is the top trim for the SUV's base engine. It uses the same turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-4 as before, which still makes 190 horsepower and 179 pound-feet of torque, though the latter figure arrives 300 rpm sooner. Its continuously variable transmission does a better job at simulating a normal automatic's gear changes, but the CR-V still feels a bit sluggish around town. The powertrain is quieter overall, at least, and its 30-mpg combined fuel economy rating seems easy to beat. It's not like the CR-V is meant to be a performance car anyway -- overall refinement is where the new model shines. The 2023 CR-V rides on the same updated platform as the Civic, and it feels much more solid than before. It's quieter both in terms of road and wind noise, and the suspension is more supple and does a better job dealing with rough surfaces, even with standard 18-inch wheels. Updates to the variable-ratio steering rack improve feedback and directness through the great thin-rimmed steering wheel, and thinner A-pillars improve visibility. The CR-V may not be fun to drive, per se, but it's definitely one of the most satisfying experiences in the class. The interior is a nice place to be. Standard on every new CR-V are LED headlights, heated front seats, a sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control and heated mirrors. A new snow-driving mode and hill-descent control are also standard regardless of powertrain, and all 2023 CR-Vs have the upgraded Honda Sensing suite of safety features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, traffic jam assist, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition and a rear seat reminder. The EX-L adds leather seats, the bigger touchscreen, a great 8-speaker sound system and a power driver's seat. The 2023 CR-V is reaching dealers now with a slightly higher starting price than before. The new base EX turbo model starts at $32,255 including the $1,245 destination charge, an increase of $1,800 over the 2022 EX, with all-wheel drive costing $1,500 extra. An EX-L like this one starts at $35,005, just a couple hundred bucks more than before. I sadly didn't get a chance to sample the CR-V Hybrid, which features a nicely upgraded powertrain that has more power and better efficiency – we'll get to drive it later this year. The Hybrid is also the only way to get the CR-V's $33,695 Sport and $39,845 Sport Touring trim levels, both of which seem like they will carry the best value. But no matter which version of the 2023 Honda CR-V you get, it will be a great compact SUV. In Cars, Honda, International News / / 23 September 2022 1:27 pm /
4 comments Honda of Canada Manufacturing (HCM) has kicked off mass production of the new 2023 Honda CR-V, the sixth generation of the popular SUV that was unveiled in July. HCM has been making the CR-V since 2012, and its Line 2 is the global lead plant for CR-V production this time around. In the coming days, production of the new CR-V will follow at Honda’s two US plants – Indiana Auto Plant (IAP) and East Liberty Auto Plant (ELP) in Ohio. Next month, production of the CR-V hybrid will start in Canada, followed by IAP and ELP. Honda will increase production of the hybrid model to 50% of CR-V sales, a key step in its electrification strategy. “Becoming the global lead plant for the 2023 Honda CR-V was a big challenge, and I’m proud of our experienced team at HCM and the level of teamwork we had in North America to create this incredible new product for our customers. Next up is the CR-V hybrid that is more important than ever to the CR-V lineup and a model we are very excited to deliver to our Canadian customers for the first time,” said Clement D’Souza, senior VP of HCM.
In North America, the 2023 CR-V will have two turbocharged trim levels (EX and EX-L), while the Sport and Sport Touring trims will be hybrid-only. The 1.5T puts out 193 PS and 243 Nm of torque and is paired to a CVT. The hybrid’s setup is similar to that of the latest Civic e:HEV, combining a 2.0L Atkinson cycle, an e-CVT and two electric motors for a total system output of 207 PS. The new CR-V’s horizontal dashboard is also very Civic, while the exterior is longer and wider than before, with “premium proportions”, a broader stance and a low horizontal beltline. Honda claims a more fun-to-drive personality, more confident and refined dynamics, and increased torque and capability for its new SUV – full details here. Earlier this month, the next-gen CR-V was caught testing in Thailand. The CR-V has a good track record in ASEAN and is a household name here, so we’re definitely getting it. Production in Thailand and Malaysia to start in 2023? What do you think of the new look? Tags: Honda CR-V 2023 Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details. Previous Post: 29 pengusaha stesen minyak dikenakan tindakan kerana jual RON95 pada warga asing – KPDNHEP Is the 2023 CRBy the numbers, the 2023 CR-V is 2.7 inches longer, rides on a wheelbase stretched up to 1.6 inches, and has slightly wider front and rear tracks (0.4 to 0.5 inch front and 0.3 to 0.5 inch rear) than the previous model.
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The new CR-V is 2.7 inches longer than before and features a 1.6-inch longer wheelbase. Honda says the SUV is nearly half an inch wider, giving it a more aggressive stance. The grille is now more upright, and LED headlights come standard.
Is the 2023 Honda CRV different?Honda has reworked the CR-V lineup for 2023, distilling it into four trim levels. The EX and EX-L are gas-only models. The Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid come exclusively with the hybrid powertrain and those are the two we'd recommend most. The front-wheel-drive CR-V Hybrid Sport is tempting.
How much will the 2023 Honda CRWhat's New? The 2023 Honda CR-V compact SUV enters a whole new generation, bigger and better than before. Which is really saying something, because there's never been a CR-V that wasn't impressive. Prices start at $31,110.
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