2024 HONDA CR-V - Midsize Turbo or Hybrid SUV
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2024 HONDA CR-V - Midsize Turbo or Hybrid SUV
Overview
As soon as the new CR-V debuted last year it was a hit, immediately earning a 10Best Trucks and SUVs trophy. The CR-V offers reliably good performance, with plenty of usable space, friendly driving dynamics, front- or all-wheel drive, a 190-hp turbocharged engine, and an optional 204-hp hybrid version. That hybrid powertrain delivers a stellar 40 mpg combined. Even in base form, the CR-V shines with a deep layer of modern tech and safety features that don’t hog the spotlight deservedly occupied by its superb chassis. The CR-V is our favorite in the highly popular compact-crossover segment, even amid stiff competition from the Mazda CX-50, Volkswagen Tiguan, and Kia Sportage.
What's New for 2024?
The Honda CR-V adds a Sport-L trim level for 2024, and starting prices are up across the board. The new Sport-L bridges the gap between Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid trims, and like those two is only offered as a hybrid. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional for the new trim level. The Sport-L gets leather seats, a four-way power passenger seat, front and rear parking sensors, a wireless charging pad, satellite radio, driver's-seat memory, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. Additionally, the Sport-L comes standard with a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system (2.0 inches larger than the Sport's) and an eight-speaker audio system that betters the Sport's six-speaker setup but falls short of the Sport Touring's Bose-branded 12-speaker system.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
LX $30,825
EX $33,335
Sport Hybrid $34,675
EX-L $35,985
Sport-L Hybrid $37,675
Sport Touring Hybrid $40,825
The CR-V’s LX, EX, and EX-L are all gas-only models. The Sport Hybrid, Sport-L, and Sport Touring Hybrid come exclusively with the hybrid powertrain, and these are what we'd recommend most. On the more affordable end, the front-wheel-drive CR-V Sport Hybrid is tempting. It comes at a reasonable price and carries an EPA-estimated 43 mpg in the city, beating the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's city rating. The Sport Hybrid comes with stylish black exterior accents, black 18-inch wheels, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The Sport Touring Hybrid is more expensive but comes standard with all-wheel drive and a host of luxury features that really elevate the experience.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Behind the CR-V's upright grille is a standard 190-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder. It pairs with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and either front- or all-wheel drive. This setup is standard on the LX, EX, and EX-L models. The Sport and Sport Touring only come with the hybrid powertrain, which pairs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with two electric motors for a combined total of 204 horsepower. While the Sport can be had with front- or all-wheel drive, the latter is standard on the Sport Touring. At our test track, the Sport Touring Hybrid hit 60 mph in a res
Overview
As soon as the new CR-V debuted last year it was a hit, immediately earning a 10Best Trucks and SUVs trophy. The CR-V offers reliably good performance, with plenty of usable space, friendly driving dynamics, front- or all-wheel drive, a 190-hp turbocharged engine, and an optional 204-hp hybrid version. That hybrid powertrain delivers a stellar 40 mpg combined. Even in base form, the CR-V shines with a deep layer of modern tech and safety features that don’t hog the spotlight deservedly occupied by its superb chassis. The CR-V is our favorite in the highly popular compact-crossover segment, even amid stiff competition from the Mazda CX-50, Volkswagen Tiguan, and Kia Sportage.
What's New for 2024?
The Honda CR-V adds a Sport-L trim level for 2024, and starting prices are up across the board. The new Sport-L bridges the gap between Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid trims, and like those two is only offered as a hybrid. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional for the new trim level. The Sport-L gets leather seats, a four-way power passenger seat, front and rear parking sensors, a wireless charging pad, satellite radio, driver's-seat memory, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. Additionally, the Sport-L comes standard with a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system (2.0 inches larger than the Sport's) and an eight-speaker audio system that betters the Sport's six-speaker setup but falls short of the Sport Touring's Bose-branded 12-speaker system.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
LX $30,825
EX $33,335
Sport Hybrid $34,675
EX-L $35,985
Sport-L Hybrid $37,675
Sport Touring Hybrid $40,825
The CR-V’s LX, EX, and EX-L are all gas-only models. The Sport Hybrid, Sport-L, and Sport Touring Hybrid come exclusively with the hybrid powertrain, and these are what we'd recommend most. On the more affordable end, the front-wheel-drive CR-V Sport Hybrid is tempting. It comes at a reasonable price and carries an EPA-estimated 43 mpg in the city, beating the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's city rating. The Sport Hybrid comes with stylish black exterior accents, black 18-inch wheels, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The Sport Touring Hybrid is more expensive but comes standard with all-wheel drive and a host of luxury features that really elevate the experience.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Behind the CR-V's upright grille is a standard 190-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder. It pairs with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and either front- or all-wheel drive. This setup is standard on the LX, EX, and EX-L models. The Sport and Sport Touring only come with the hybrid powertrain, which pairs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with two electric motors for a combined total of 204 horsepower. While the Sport can be had with front- or all-wheel drive, the latter is standard on the Sport Touring. At our test track, the Sport Touring Hybrid hit 60 mph in a res