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The one to beat
KN, 03/22/2023
2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
36 of 40 people found this review helpful
Pros (and there are many): - the solid driving feel and quiet cabin give this compact SUV a feel of something much more premium. I came from a Lexus IS350 and the CR-V feels just as premium - cabin layout for audio and climate controls is very intuitive. I also think the 9 inch touchscreen, while it could be larger, is quite intuitive as well. Anything you need is a simple touch away and the customization is a great feature and easy to accomplish - MPG has been good, once the car is warmed up I can consistently get 35-40 mpg city/suburban. I do not drive on the highway much but mpg does take a substantial hit there - styling; this new generation looks great and with the still night pearl blue with black wheels, I’m sold. I have gotten several compliments in the few weeks I’ve had it which is impressive for a CR-V - driving assistance features are helpful and not intrusive. Other comments here discuss experiences with these systems being over-reactive or intrusive but that has not been my experience. - interior space is wonderful. I’m 6ft tall and another full size adult can easily sit behind me with remaining knee space Cons: - highway mpg is meh, which admittedly is not where a hybrid shines - lack of top features such as ventilated seats or the larger 12in touchscreen or full digital display that the new Accord gets. C’mon Honda, no one needs an old analog speedometer anymore! Overall I highly recommend. I previously owned a 2020 RAV-4 XSE hybrid and this feels slightly more premium and refined. It drives wonderfully, has great utility, style and city mpg for the price.
How about a spare tire?
BulldoggerGuy, 02/27/2023
2023 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
59 of 68 people found this review helpful
Ordered my new 23 CRV Hybrid yesterday. I learned that none of the 2023 models (not just Honda) come with a spare tire? You get a small pump and a can of goop. Might be ok for a small tread puncture, but a major blowout, better call a tow truck. I live in Phoenix, and the thought of waiting in 115 degree summer heat for who knows how long for a tow is nuts. I got two different opinions from two dealers. One said they cannot put the spare above the batteries, yet the 2021 CRV Hybrids have batteries AND a spare tire. Another said it's Honda's way of cheaping out. Lower the price a little, and try to squeeze out an extra mpg. Also, selling dealer told me that because of a parts shortage, the blind side exterior mirror indicator is no longer working, and never will be. Hey Honda. Ship the car as "blind side ready" and update it when the parts come in. That's a pretty important safety feature gone. So I'll be buying a spare tire, jack and lug wrench, and tossing it into the back of my precious cargo space. I'm sure it's a nice vehicle , but be aware of these two issues.
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A little disappointing
Scotty , 02/20/2023
updated 08/26/2024
2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)
36 of 41 people found this review helpful
Purchased a new sport touring hybrid about three weeks ago. The MPG has not been that great. Not much better than my 2019 non hybrid. I found out after I bought it that Honda did away with both the garage door opener and the driving/fog lights. Very disappointing. The car seems to drive smoother and quieter than my 2019 so I am happy with that. Update: After owning my 2023 sport hybrid for five months I will report that I am pretty happy with the car. The gas mileage has settled at 35 mpg overall which is reasonable. One thing I notice is overall lack of power and how hard the little engine works to get it. Also having some issues with the adaptive cruise control shutting off for no reason. The dealer reset the system a few days ago so we will see if that helps. Overall I am very happy with the car
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Worth the wait...so far.
Ibcsm, 05/21/2023
2023 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
It's only been 516 miles, but they've been a very good 516 miles. MPG as good or better than expected with 41 combined, car is quiet and comfortable, acceleration is great, controls are simple, it handled our ride up the mountain today like a champ, the vehicle is good looking, and came with Michelin tires - our favorite. Complaints? A few. The reverse gear noise is loud and rather annoying. Sounds like that bar trick when you run your finger around the top of a glass to make it "sing", but 10x louder. And the mee meep sound of the silly horn doesn't signal caution. It's laughable instead. And no spare, but that's how the market is heading, not just Honda. Giving it 4 out of 5 stars because we only have had it 2 weeks and have many more years to go.
Hybrid CRV transmission recall
Mike R., 11/27/2023
2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
Bought two new 2023 Hybrid Honda CRVs For over 80K. Both car’s transmissions behave very erratically by revving up to 5000RPM or more when at cruise without any aggressive accelerator input. I mentioned this to the salesperson, and his response was that I am experiencing new car buyer pickiness. Taking one of the cars back for it’s first oil change, again I described the problem to the service writer, only to be told that maybe the oil change will fix the problem. I told her that I also own a Hybrid BMW 5 series which does not behave with violent spikes in RPM and shifting. Her response was that I should not compare one car brand with another, not even with any other Honda Hybrid model. To make matters worst I found out that Honda currently has a recall for transmission problem for Hybrid Honda CRVs. I have not received any recall letters, but describing the problem to the dealer should have triggered further action. The final failure was when on a Toyota site I attempted to get a trade in value on the Honda CRVs, the trade in calculator red flags the Hybrid CRV, and does not give a trade in value. I believe Honda is aware of this problem, but it is not being forthcoming with taking appropriate action. Don’t buy Hybrid CRVs until this issue is resolved.
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