Chris Teague | Jul 12, 2022 Show 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. Explore car shopping guides How to Program a Car Key Chip Electronic keys introduce new components that can be expensive, even without paying a dealer to program them. If you can do the job yourself, you can save both time and money by not having to visit the dealership. Here are a couple ways to program a car key chip. Read the full review How Much Does It Cost To Wrap A Car? How much does it cost to wrap a car? And what does the process entail? Let’s look at some standard costs associated with wrapping a vehicle and detail some of the various options available today. Read the full review How to Test a Car Battery with a Multimeter When your car doesn’t start, often the battery is the culprit. Unfortunately, most vehicle owners do not check their battery until it fails. As preventative maintenance, the suggested best practice is to conduct a car battery voltage test regularly – at least twice per year – using a multimeter. Read the full review Those waiting for a new Honda CR-V Hybrid won’t be kept for long, as production of the SUV’s latest iteration has commenced in North America. Honda’s Canadian plant is the first to churn out the new CR-V, while Indiana and Ohio will follow suit in the coming months. For Honda, it’s a crucial milestone, with the CR-V being America’s best-selling crossover for the last 25 years. It could also be an important model in Honda’s electrification plans, with the brand pinning hope on the CR-V Hybrid to drive home change. Primed For EV Adopting Folks The 2023 CR-V Hybrid follows the standard ICE version into production, but crucially, is expected to account for 50 percent of all CR-V sales. As such, the CR-V Hybrid is not only an essential piece of Honda’s American strategy but also one the Japanese carmaker is betting will lead customers into the EV age. When the 2024 Honda Prologue EV was revealed, it was announced that the company expects customers from the CR-V Hybrid to be the first to make the switch — so much so, that shorter two-year leases will be offered, just in time for hybrid drivers to shuffle into the GM co-developed all-electric crossover. More: 2023 Honda Accord Gives Us A Taste Of Its “Sleek Styling” And Built-In Google Tech “Knowing the importance CR-V hybrid is set to play to our overall electrification strategy, this is a proud moment for the Honda of Canada Mfg. team as we lead the start of global production of CR-V hybrid,” said Clement D’Souza, senior vice president of HCM. A New Electrified Powertrain CR-V Sport and Sport Touring models will be powered by a 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine coupled to a pair of electric motors. The three plants responsible for CR-V production in North America (Canada, Indiana, and Ohio) are said to have worked closely with the Anna Engine Plant (AEP) and the Honda Transmission Plant in Ohio (TMP-O). The CR-V Hybrid’s petrol engine is Honda’s first unit to combine high-pressure direct injection with multistage injection for a cleaner burn. It’s the largest-ever cylinder head made by AEP, and the engine requires new sound insulation that’s applied to the engine in three different places. On the transmission side of things, the associates at TMP-O had to prepare for increased output for both the 2023 CR-V and the upcoming new Accord. There was also an increase in parts sourced from local suppliers — 80 bits and pieces were ordered, versus the outgoing transmission’s 20. Finally, the hybrid motors themselves have changed in design, switching from coaxial motors to a two-motor parallel-axis system. High and low-speed lock-up ratios are also new, which combined with the other changes, improve gas mileage and the driving feel, creating a more relaxed driving environment at highway speeds. PHOTO GALLERYmore photos... Will the Honda CRHonda 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.
Is the 2023 Honda CRV different?Compared to the 2022 CR-V Hybrid, the new 2023 model is longer, wider and delivers a significantly broader stance. With a new Honda design direction fully in play on the new CR-V Hybrid, the low horizontal beltline and strong upper character line add strength and length to the exterior.
When can I buy the 2023 Honda CROur team is preparing for a 2023 Honda CR-V release date in October 2022. Sign up for updates on the new redesign, and we'll get you official dimensions, EPA-estimated mileage, and more as we get closer to adding this crossover to our inventory.
Will the 2023 Honda CRV have a third row?New 2023 Honda CR-V Plug in Hybrid - Next Generation 3-row Family SUV.
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