2023 Honda CR-V: Prices on the Rise, Hybrid MPG on the Slide The Honda CR-V has long been one of automakers’ best-selling vehicles and the most popular compact SUV in US sales. The automaker hopes that the significant update of 2023 will continue this trend. When the new CR-V goes on sale later this month, it will start at $32,355 (all prices include destination) for the base front-wheel-drive EX model — $1,800 more than the previous similarly equipped model. Hybrid models start at $33,695, similar to the outgoing base Hybrid’s price of $33,255.
2023 Honda CR-V: Prices on the Rise, Hybrid MPG on the Slide
The new CR-V is larger for 2023, with an overall length of 2.7 inches which translates into more cargo space and passenger room. It also sees an updated hybrid powertrain and a revised multimedia system.
Powertrains and MPG
Honda has streamlined its CR-V trim levels for 2023—there are now only four. The EX and EX-L models use a relayed 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 190 horsepower and pair with a continuously variable automatic transmission that Honda says has been reset. With FWD, the engine has an estimated EPA rating of 28/34/30 mpg city/highway/combined. With available all-wheel drive, it’s rated at 27/32/29 mpg. These numbers are the same as the ratings of the outgoing model.
2023 Honda CR-V: Prices on the Rise, Hybrid MPG on the Slide
All-wheel drive (AWD) is available on Sport models and standard on Sport Touring models. With FWD, the hybrid system has an EPA rating of 43/36/40 mpg; AWD drops those numbers to 40/34/37 mpg. For 2022, the hybrid was intended for all-wheel drive only, and was at 40/35/38 mpg, which means the fuel economy for the new hybrid system is lowest A little about last year.
Pricing, features and release date
As with last year’s model, the new CR-V comes standard with a solid list of safety features, including an expanded version of Honda Sensing with features like forward collision warning, automatic braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, and adaptive cruise control. With low speed tracking, lane keeping assist. New safety standards include a rear seat belt reminder and a rear seat belt reminder.
Pieces pricing below:
- EX (FWD): $32355
- EX (AWD): $33855
- EX-L (FWD): $35,005
- EX-L (4WD): 36505 dollars
- Sports (FWD): $33,695
- Sports (AWD): $35195
- Sports Tours (AWD): $39845
How do these prices compare to the main CR-V competitor, the Toyota RAV4? The base 2022 FWD RAV4 Hybrid model starts at $28,310, and the base 2022 AWD RAV4 Hybrid also starts less than the CR-V Hybrid models at $30,910. The RAV4 Hybrid beats the 2023 CR-V in fuel economy, too, when comparing AWD models; The 2022 RAV4 Hybrid is EPA rated at 41/38/40 mpg.
Regular versions of the 2023 Honda CR-V will go on sale September 22, and hybrid models will go on sale in October.
