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4 out of 5 stars

Honda reliability but nothing special

MC, 05/18/2023
2023 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful

Rides well and gets great mileage. Infotainment system nothing special. Just connects with your phone but nothing much else. Some features taken off from 2022. No longer get your rear charging port, no longer get the alarm for lane departure or lane change assist warning. Tray in center consul not included, but shows it should be there. With excepting the safety features, others are just perks but disappointed that 2023 reduced features, instead of increased features. Especially with the other comparable vehicles within the same market have most of those features plus a better infotainment system.

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3 out of 5 stars

CR-V EX loses some features :-(

Former Loyal Honda Buyer, 08/01/2023
2023 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful

In a time where tech features should be increasing v decreasing, Honda no longer offers the satellite radio and navigation system options on the CR-V EX. This forces one to move up to a more expensive EX-L or Sport model or go to ??Subaru/Toyota. Poor choice that will likely result in losing some Honda customers including me...

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4 out of 5 stars

Impressed but........

CPAlady, 01/17/2023
2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
54 of 66 people found this review helpful

So far I'm loving most of the features and the redesign however, what the heck is up with the whippy horn?? I've owned 3 other CRVs, no issues with the horn. The 2023 sounds like a clown horn at the circus. Surprised no other complaints read here on that. My other con: the cup holder is not deep enough. When I make turns my cup/bottle water falls over. Did they not test this??? One other con to mention, the front bumper sensor for parking does not engage if you have the radio on, WHY? I also did notice that the front seats are rather narrow so if you are on the larger size, you might not be comfortable (or fit). Otherwise, absolutely love my new Touring CRV.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Vehicle

Mac, 12/05/2022
2023 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
49 of 60 people found this review helpful

Really nice to drive and ride in. It is quiet on the road and.very comfortable.. Much roomier and easier to get in and out of than the Toyota Camry Hybrid that I traded in. The Safety features are really nice and useful The EXL AWD with a 1.5 turbo engine has plenty of power and pickup and no problem with merging in traffic.

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4 out of 5 stars

Bring back the spare tire

weaveair, 05/31/2023
2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful

The Touring dropped 3 items I feel should have remained ... spare tire (safety issue), fog lights (I miss my fog lights when outside city limits!), and garage door button which I used everyday.

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2 out of 5 stars

Buyers Remorse

Traci, 06/09/2023
2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)
29 of 35 people found this review helpful

I feel like I'm sitting on a brick and my back and neck ache when I drive for any amount of time. Zero cushion in the two front seats. I made a comment when I was test-driving the car, but the salesperson quickly dismissed it as being tight leather that just needs to loosen. Months later and it still feels the same. Another disappointment is the gas mileage. We have it on econ mode and it gets a meager 32.6 mpg. A far cry from the advertised 40. I get that it's "up to" 40, but being in the ballpark of 37 - 40 would have been great and I wouldn't feel misled. I can say that it does drive smoothly and has all the bells and whistles anyone would ever need. However, I'm back to driving my old car while my husband drives this one until we trade it in.

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1 out of 5 stars

MPG is a lie.

GR, 01/12/2024
2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Drives smoothly and is comfortable but I wish I never bought this car. No matter how I drive, my MPG is anywhere from 25-29. Dealer ran tests and made all these excuses but basically they deny it is a problem. Come to find out too late that other drivers have this issue as well. I could have paid WAY less money for a regular gas vehicle. Regret this purchase.

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4 out of 5 stars

Love and Hate

Jeff, 12/15/2022
2023 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
65 of 81 people found this review helpful

My wife and I drove this 2023 CRv, with all the options after driving a Rav4. Immediately I noticed a great difference in the quiet cabin, tech features and the smooth ride. It was a joy to drive. I was almost completely sold until I pressed on the accelerator. There was no immediate response as transmission shfits were undetected. The reason being is the CVT transmission. If this thing had a common six or eight speed transmission, I would buy it today. It is a cut above the Rav4, with the exception of the transmission.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best crossover

BA Wilson, 02/16/2023
2023 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful

This first-timer is driving a Honda. I love how this vehicle handles and is comfortable, I love, love, love the way it adjusts the lighting when I drive at night. The instrument panel is user-friendly.

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4 out of 5 stars

Not perfect for the price

Ron, 12/14/2022
2023 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
38 of 48 people found this review helpful

Cons. The negotiation process was painful. The base sticker price...approximately $36,500.... is not even close to the asking price of over of $55,000 plus. The dealer had already added many options and more were proposed totaling $18,000 to $20,000. We negotiated "as is" and still had to pay for some options not wanted. Profit is in the options. Other complaints....no built in garage door opener, navigation system is dependent on Apple Play or Android Google map, seats are a little narrow for a larger person, the passenger seat sits too low for my wife and cannot be raised. Cargo area is not flat with rear seats down. Overall a bit pricey. PROS. Like the new design. Rides firm and handles nicely. Good safety and driver assist features. Anticipate good gas mileage. The EX-L features are close to the prior year models "Touring". Only the hybrid comes in the Touring trim level.

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