2024 Honda CR-V Consumer Reviews
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Large Guy's Review of the 2024 CR-V Hybrid
JT, 07/10/2023
2024 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)
413 of 425 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2024 CR-V Sport Touring for a week now, with over 600 miles on it. I have driven mostly highway (55+mph) in the past week. Here is my honest review as a larger person: I am 6'5 and on the larger side. I chose the CR-V because I wanted a hybrid SUV and couldn't fit in the RAV-4 Hybrid, and I wanted a reliable vehicle so the American and Korean brands were out. In terms of room inside, the CR-V is as good as it gets. I have PLENTY of headroom and legroom. However, the seats are on the narrow/short side, so thigh support is mid at best. But 3+hr trips haven't been an issue. The belt buckles are large for some reason, so wider folk take note. The second row legroom and headroom are comparable to my relative's 2018 Toyota Highlander. And the cargo space is adequate for small families or single people. The height of the floor makes loading cargo very easy. Interior space: 8.5/10 As far as technology, I came from a 2007 Camry so this is a HUGE upgrade. Wireless Apple CarPlay works seamlessly. The backup camera is on the grainy side, and the wireless charger doesn't always work properly (iPhone 14 Pro Max for reference). The safety features are excellent, and the driving aids are marvelous. I love the (semi) hands-free driving feature on the highway with the adaptive cruise control, it saves my hands and feet from cramping on long road trips. I also love the hands-free power tailgate for when my hands are full, but I rarely use it ( I mostly see it as a gimmick to show people). Technology: 9/10 As far as driving dynamics, the acceleration from 0-60 is great, and from 40-80 is even better. The engine is incredibly smooth and the transmission is quiet and seamless. I have driven exclusively in normal mode and it has been perfect. The transition from EV to hybrid (gas engine) mode is almost undetectable. Steering is incredibly fluid and easy in small parking lots. The ride floats over road imperfections like nothing I've ever driven before, even with the 19-inch wheels. Driving dynamics: 9.5/10 Fuel economy is the main reason people buy hybrids, and the CR-V Hybrid hasn't disappointed me so far. Over the past week, I have driven mostly highway miles and I have been averaging 34.1mpg, which is the EPA rated highway mpg. The highest real-time mileage I have gotten was 56.7mpg (fresh tank of gas on a short, mostly downhill commute in B-mode), but my daily average has hovered right around 33mpg. I am very pleased with these numbers. I do not live in a crowded city, so I doubt I will reach the 40mpg city rating. No worries for me but if you are expecting RAV-4 Hybrid numbers, that and the Ford Escape Hybrid are really your only options. Their hybrid systems are MUCH different from the Honda's, but I honestly prefer the Honda system due to its refinement and smooth, quiet operation. If your daily commute requires you to drive 55+mph, just know your mpg will be closer to the 34mpg rating rather than the 40mpg city rating. Interestingly though, I have been driving between 55-65mph and the car will switch to EV mode, which really improves fuel economy. I have found that the perfect speeds to drive for maximum fuel economy are 15-30mph and 55-65mph. Overall, it is an excellent experience in my opinion. Fuel Economy: 9/10 Overall, I LOVE this car. For $41k, I am not sure if you can get much of a better overall package. Sure, I do wish it had cooled front seats and a 360-degree camera, but I have found that these features are nice but unnecessary for most people like me. A few more small things: 1. The air conditioning is excellent, even with the all-black interior in 90-degree heat. I find my hands freezing often. 2. Do not get the Honda OEM all-weather floor mats, they have no coverage and dealers are charging insane markups for accessories. Buy Smartliners like I did, $230 for first+second row all-weather floor liners and a cargo mat. Love them and definitely worth it. 3. The rear doors open 90-degrees so be aware that it's easier to ding cars in tight parking spaces. 4. Heated steering wheel and heated seats work amazingly, and heat up quick. 5. Be aware of the gloss-black trim EVERYWHERE in the Sport Touring, it collects dust, fingerprints, and can scratch easily. 6. The interior design and feel is almost comparable to a luxury vehicle. The leather seats and steering wheel feel 10X better than any Toyota I've been in (and I've been in them all - new and used). Lastly, don't believe anyone who says they are getting anything below 30mpg in their 2023-24 CR-V Hybrid. They HAVE to be flooring it and driving 15+mph over the speed limit everywhere. If you drive it like normal, you should see great MPGs. If you drive it specifically to squeeze out maximum MPG, you likely will. If this is on your list of cars you are looking at, consider it more, especially if you are tall. Larger folk, take note of the small seats. Overall rating: 9.5/10
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An excellent overall small SUV
JMartinez, 12/22/2023
2024 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)
36 of 36 people found this review helpful
I bought the Hybrid L model with all-wheel drive. I am very happy with it. It is smooth, comfortable and quiet. Was able to fit luggage for 4 adults and a set of golf clubs in the back. The back seat area is spacious. Back seats do recline which is a plus. Equipped with radar assist cruise and lane keep assist it make driving long trips easier. Although I miss the power of my v6 Accord, the CRV has plenty of pep for daily driving. This vehicle is perfect for a small family trying to save money on gas. I only have a couple of complaints. The vehicle has no spare, just a repair kit. Many hybrids are like this. My gas mileage is only in the 32-34 range even though I drive a good mix city and highway. Way less than 40 mpg.
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One Big Eye short of perfection
Hal R, 02/17/2024
2024 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)
43 of 44 people found this review helpful
I traded in a Subaru CrossTrek Plug-in Hybrid that went 18 miles on a 5-hour charge. There are many things I like about the CR-V Hybrid. But the car seems to have one big flaw: The electronic eye that controls the automatic forward braking system and lane departure system suddenly stopped working 10 days after I got the car. This is a relatively common problem with the car because this part is in such short supply that if it comes in on time I will have waited a month for it. It's backordered and none of the half-dozen dealers in the Boston-Providence corridor has any. To be clear: without this electric eye, I can still drive the car just fine. Until 2020 I never had any of these safety features on a car. But it's still annoying to have this happen in my first 10 days of ownership. Other than that, compared to the Subaru Crosstrek here is what I think is better; 1. Ride; Suspension and handling are better. Smoother. Like other Honda I've driven it seems to glide over the road. 2. Interior space: probably close to 50% more. It's 5 inches wider and 8 inches longer and the back storage area is huge. The CrossTrek had a large battery that took away about 40% of the storage space in that area making three suitcases the maximum it could hold. 3. Drivers'controls. So much easier and more intuitive to figure out that I got the hang of controls in the Honda within a week that I never figured out in the Subaru 4. I got the midrange Sport L model: it has many of the features others complain about not having in the Sport. 5. All seats including the driver 6-way control seat are extremely comfortable and adjustable. The rear seat is also roomy and comfortable and you can lean it back on long drives. But as your reviewer said, using the latch that releases the seat is awkward. 6. There are enough cupholders and the console between the front seats is cavernous and raised to a good height for leaning elbows. However, the glove box is surprisingly tiny and doesn't have an interior light. 7. I've been getting almost 33 mpg in driving that is about. 70% highway and 30% city.
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Not the Honda I remember
Adrian Irving, 05/14/2024
2024 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
65 of 69 people found this review helpful
Purchased a new 2024 CR-V in October 2023. Prior to 500 miles on the vehicle, it had a dead battery while in a heated garage. Got it started, died again while my wife was at work. Dealership had the car over 30 days to determine that it was a faulty battery. Replaced battery in January. Here I am in May, with a dead CR-V with less than 2k on the odometer. Dealer is booked until July….. I hope my kind of experiences are rare, but I can guarantee I will not be buying another Honda vehicle.
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Meteorite Grey Crusier
Junior85, 12/28/2023
updated 07/28/2025
2024 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
07/28/25 update: excellent cruiser, extremely versatile, wish spare tire(that was purchased by me) could be added under trunk floor. Instead battery sits there and is dead space considering back seat doesn’t slide forward or back. C’mon Honda! Wish the car had some of the options that the European and Japanese CR-V offer. Continue to get around 32-35 MPG on the highway. 01/12/25 update: continues to be an excellent vehicle for commuting, great on gas consistently above 32 MPG on the highway, smooth drivetrain, great usability with foldable rear seats, wish the rear seats had seat heaters. Our ‘23 Accord touring had this feature. I guess because this car is built on the Civic it doesn’t get it. Strange because the overseas CR-V’s have this option. Update 07/11/24: The CR-V continues to be an excellent companion cruising from the Bay Area to the Central Valley. Continue to return high 40s and low 50 miles per gallon return on the highway. The car is comfortable, the AC blows nice and cold especially needed during these 110+ temperature days. Two major complaints I have with this car now that it has hit 10K miles. First, I hate the droning of the motor when the vehicle is traveling up hill or any significant grade change from flat. It sounds like the car is really struggling to maintain the speed of traffic; while it sounds bad the car has plenty of power but the engine sounds very coarse and unrefined. Ironically, we have a 2023 accord touring hybrid while it’s the same drivetrain, it doesn’t sound the same as the CRV going over the same terrain. The last demerit would be the constant glitchy head unit screen. The screen will constantly reboot during driving or black out and lose Apple CarPlay connectivity. Recently purchased a Honda Sport Touring Hybrid on 12/27/23 to compliment our fleet of a 2023 Honda Accord Touring and 2021 Chevrolet Silverado High Country with a 6.2L. We have loved our Accord, we recently traded in our 2022 Acura MDX with the Advanced Package for the CRV; while they represent different automotive audiences, the Acura had too many problems with its braking system (replaced front brakes with front caliper at 38K miles) and having our rear brakes squeal every time with stopped. We loved the comfort of the Acura and with all the creature comforts it had. The CRV is a different category; but highlights include comfortable seats, useable interior, so far decent fuel economy (low 30s) , good Bose Stereo, good backseat comfort for our kids one that is 6 foot tall, and useable trunk space. The CRV only has 300 miles currently on the odometer, and will serve as a commuter/family vehicle. So far, we have been impressed with its quality and usability. Two Honda hybrids in our family, we love how smooth these cars ride, handle, and behave on our construction ridden highways here in California.
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