Used 2023 Honda CR-V Consumer Reviews
Buyers Remorse
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.
MPG is a lie.
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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- EX-L 4dr SUV w/Blind Spot Information (BSI)MSRP: $34,1005 mi away
- LX 4dr SUVMSRP: $28,4955 mi away
- EX-L 4dr SUV w/Blind Spot Information (BSI)MSRP: $30,50045 mi away
Love and Hate
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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Best crossover
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.
Not perfect for the price
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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