Used 2018 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) Consumer Reviews
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Test drive of 2018 CRV a deal breaker
John, Bel Air, MD, 03/30/2018
Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
61 of 67 people found this review helpful
After a lot of research, I decided to trade in my 2013 CRV EX for a new 2018 model. Went to Honda dealer with old title, finances set and was ready to buy. All I had left to do was take a test drive and make the deal. What a disappointment! There are many great things about the 2018, but after a few minutes behind the wheel I can't understand all the terrific reviews. The biggest problems for me are that, unlike my 2013, this vehicle has annoying engine noise when accelerating and a delay and surge in the transmission. My 2013 is quiet and smooth. I know that a turbo and CVT are a different technology and to some these characteristics may not matter, but to me it's a step backward. Another problem is that in order to benefit from the lane departure feature, you have to be going above 45 mph. 90% of my driving is below 45 mph, so it is useless for suburban or country road driving. I read that the RAV4 operates at 32 mph, which makes more sense. The screen on my 2013 is set back into the dash shielded from glare. The new model has the screen exposed, making it harder to see in daytime. The test car had been driven 75 miles, and the display said it was getting just 23 mpg which made me suspicious of its fuel economy. Also, the color that I wanted (molten lava red) only comes with white seats which are impractical and are too bright and stark for a car interior. My wife loves the 2013 central console for holding her handbag, but the 2018 console is two level, closes in the area, and is not easy to use for holding a handbag. The Honda sales manager heard my reservations and offered a great deal, but I left appreciating my 2013 all the more.
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CRV upgraded
Marie, Baldwin Park, CA, 12/10/2017
updated 12/11/2018
Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
62 of 70 people found this review helpful
Overall, I’m very pleased. I love: Apple Car Play, Honda Sensing, 3 views for the reverse camera, and cross traffic alert. Some things I’ve noticed: driver side speaker cuts in and out in calls, volume of text read or voice prompts is very loud and doesn’t respond to volume knob. Also, ticking noise coming from right front of the vehicle, when accelerating.
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2018 Honda CRV-Get the EX at least!
Della B., Baton Rouge, LA, 05/14/2018
Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Get at least the EX. You get a ton more features for not that much more, and navigation is not necessary with the apple play app-you can pull it right up on your screen. I'm very practical and did a lot of research prior to buying- this vehicle suits my needs perfectly. Lots of room in the front and back, tons of cargo room-love that the 8 way power adjustment on the drivers seat. The only bad thing I can say is the driver's seat is a little hard, but I solved this by buying a cushion to sit on. Other than that I think they hit it on the mark with the 2018 CRV!
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My New CRV Ex Model
Carol W, Pittsburgh, PA, 08/20/2018
updated 08/30/2019
Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I love my new CRV 2018 The fit and finish looks sharp. The pickup is much better than my 2013 model-along with gas mileage. I do wish HONDA would offer a class to use new technology for us baby boomers . Slowly but surely I am learning about my car. I do miss my CD player-HONDA should still offer that option!
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Don't buy the CRV car with the Turbo Engine
MarkA, Sunnyvale, CA, 04/09/2018
Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
70 of 88 people found this review helpful
This car is underpowered. It drives like the most lame car you can imagine. If you are a dad or mom with kids and want a safe car this is acceptable as it is safe. If you want a car that you actually want to drive and have fun in when going up a mountain road, don't buy this car. Note, I don't need a sports car, just reasonable power. Yes if you punch it, it will whine and kick in the turbo and get you moving but even then it will feel wrong. It will deliver the mileage because it drives so unresponsively that you will indeed get that mileage you claim. I am sad that Honda once again shot itself in the foot. This lame engine will soon be failing and having all kinds of problems by year 5. Then, at that time, you will be stuck with the poor little engine that was overextended. The only CRV you can confidently buy and enjoy is the non-turbo 2.4L engine CRV LX. You will notice how much better that car will drive than the tiny winy whiney 1.5L turbo. If you do want the CRV LX which is a great car, you get very few advanced safety features, no Car Play or CRV interior pizzaz. Honda will more than likely regret this decision to go with this engine. They keep making obvious mistakes. We own a great 2006 CRV that had no mechanical issues ever, and drives better than a 2018 CRV. Honda has had some issues over 10 years: terrible transmissions in the Odyssey, oil burning engines in the Accord line, but this turbo engine is really bad choice for the last good car they had in their lineup. Undoubtably this was for Cafe regulations on mileage. They really need to find a better solution - maybe there is none except for a CRV hybrid or electric version. Maybe offer the EX, EX-L with a 2.4 L engine as an option and watch their sales go up again.
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