Used 2023 Honda CR-V Consumer Reviews
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Love car - wimpy horn!
Jsh, 02/18/2023
2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
We have a CRV 2023 touring hybrid. We love it! Only con is the wimpy horn sound.
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CR-V Sport Touring trim is worth the extra $$
Don Paul, 09/23/2023
updated 08/15/2025
2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
After 7 straight high-end Accord leases, the 2023 Accord was lengthened and no longer fit in my garage. While I was delighted with the Accords, I switched and leased the new highest trim CR-V hybrid, the Sport Touring trim which is 7-8" shorter than the Accord, though it doesn't look it. It is the most refined Honda I've had yet, and excels in nearly every category. While it's not as fast as my previous 10 speed Accord (neither is the new Touring Accord with that powertrain no longer offered), my CR-V has terrific off-the-line torque and acceleration, and more than adequate pep on the highway when passing. It has amazingly little body roll for a taller vehicle, a taut but very muted ride, less road noise, and terrific seats (I'm told they're a little tight for "wider" drivers). The ergonomics are perfect, the overall handling is excellent for an SUV, and I'm meeting EPA numbers in highway driving, and exceeding those numbers on the urban cycle. I usually see 40-42 mpg in my supermarket commute of 8 miles, and 37-38 mpg per tankful with mixed driving. Yes, when you tromp on the throttle, you hear the engine rev up, but it's not coarse or at all unpleasant. Braking is terrific, with no hybrid weirdness. The E-CVT is not a "regular" CVT and is responsive and a pleasure with its simulated shifts. Wind noise is minimal, and this is the quietest Honda ever...I presume the 2023 Accord Touring is just as quiet, and probably a tad faster with a lighter weight. On the other hand, my CR-V has AWD, and in Buffalo that's going to come in handy every now and then. Okay--here are some of the advantages to stepping up to the Sport Touring trim over the Sport. It has extra soundproofing in the glass and wheel wells exclusive to the trim, and if you test it vs the Sport, the difference is quite discernible. You get 19" wheels vs 18". The premium 12 speaker Bose system is the best ever in any Honda, available only in Touring editions of the CR-V, Civic, and Accord. With the overall quiet in my trim, the sound system is sublime compared to my previous 2020 Touring Accord. You get leather seats, a flexible power hands-free rear gate, the 9" (vs 7" in the Sport) touchscreen, heated steering wheel (NA Sport), navigation (NA Sport), standard AWD vs FWD on Sport, standard HD radio (NA Sport), satellite radio (3 months) NA Sport, wifi hotspot (NA Sport), & power passenger seat (NA Sport).What's missing? The HUD and ventilated seats I had in my 2020 Touring Accord. What's the greatest thing for aging drivers? The seat height is PERFECT getting in and out, as opposed to the low seats in the Accord. The overall level of refinement is luxurious for this class vehicle, but as much as road noise has been dampened in the Sport Touring trim, there is still room for improvement on coarse pavement. All in all, it's a pleasure to drive. And for young families, rear doors open 90 degrees, making kiddies/car seats much easier a task for parents. With the high voltage rear electric motor in the hybrid, there's a tire repair kit and no room for a spare. I haven't had a flat in decades, but that's something which might prove to be a problem along the line. Both hybrids have identical powertrains and suspensions, and both have very stylish and attractive interiors. The Sport w/FWD does get a little better mpg, but both vehicles are great values, and both have terrific greenhouse visibility all around, along w/more than 76 cu ft storage w/rear seats down. Finally, my CR-V in Canyon River Blue Metallic is a looker. I don't fish for compliments, but it has garnered plenty in parking lots. Honda could do some work on more interior colors, and maybe exterior choices too, but this color blue makes for the best looking Honda I've had. I would never get a car based only on its looks, but the styling on this trim is a huge bonus, especially from the front. Can you tell I love this vehicle? UPDATE: The only flaw is some inexplicable dropouts in my Sirius/XM signal (Sirius/XM isn't available anymore in most Hondas, including the Accord Touring). These dropouts almost never occurred in my previous Accords, and I don't think they're due to blocked signals. I think there's an electronic glitch. It's quickly fixable by bringing up the home screen and hitting Sirius/XM, but that's a little bit of a nuisance. Once in a great while, I get an inexplicable rattle from somewhere inside the instrument panel, but it always goes away by the next trip. Not worth having the dealer disassemble the dash to find it because of its infrequency. All other functions after 16 months are essentially flawless, and it remains a true pleasure to drive! Now, at 22 months into my lease, all continues fundamentally well...except for an occasional rattle at 60-65 mph somewhere inside the dash...and too frequent dropouts of my Sirius/XM signal not related to terrain or building, as well as the clock sometimes, at starting, running 3-3.5 hours behind before resetting itself within 5 minutes. Still thoroughly enjoy this vehicle!
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Love the ride
Dene , 02/21/2023
2023 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought the car for my wife and I just might trade my car in for one for myself.
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Only the best!
John Kucza, 01/29/2023
updated 07/31/2023
2023 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Acceleration and interior room are outstanding
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5-star Car
Matt C, 04/14/2023
2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Absolutely love this vehicle. It is aesthetically pleasing to the eye and it drives like a dream. It is very comfortable inside and is very spacious. I travel a lot for work and always have a car full of supplies and equipment. So this car suits my needs and lifestyle perfectly. I thank my sales person, John Marshall, from Atlantic Honda for suggesting it to me.
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