A redesigned version of Honda's top-selling CR-V was revealed on Tuesday. Show The sixth-generation crossover, which is due on sale this summer as a 2023 model, benefits from a bigger and bolder design, plus a much improved interior, though the powertrains carry over with only some refinements. The 2023 CR-V features Honda's new corporate face, while the side profile could be mistaken for a BMW X3 and the rear for a Volvo XC60. The new crossover is longer and wider than its predecessor and this results in more interior space. Legroom in the rear is up 0.6 inches, while cargo space is a maximum 76.5 cubic feet (with rear seats folded), the biggest of any CR-V. The interior design is a close match to the Civic's cabin, with a metallic mesh trim piece running across much of the dash below a standard 7.0-inch or available 9.0-inch infotainment screen. The larger screen adds wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, while the smaller screen still requires use of a cord. A 7.0-inch screen features as standard in the instrument cluster. The platform is a modular design known as the Honda Architecture. It's stiffer and more rigid than the platform in the outgoing CR-V, which results in improved handling and ride, according to Honda. Up front, MacPherson struts and variable-ratio steering mount to a stiffer subframe, while multi-link suspension can be found at the rear, also mounted to a stiffer subframe. The standard powertrain remains a turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-4 matching the outgoing CR-V's 190 hp and 179 lb-ft of torque. This engine is mated exclusively to a continuously variable transmission. Above this is a hybrid powertrain pairing a 2.0-liter inline-4 with a two-motor hybrid system that acts as a transmission. It's good for 204 hp and 247 lb-ft. That's 15 lb-ft higher than before, and Honda said the hybrid can now tow up to 1,000 pounds. Depending on the model, buyers will be able to choose between front- or all-wheel drive.  2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring Even though there's a lot of competition in the small crossover space, including from the luxury marques, the CR-V is still a top-seller. The outgoing model has averaged over 350,000 annual sales in the U.S. alone since arriving for 2017, and even with production disruptions and Covid restrictions last year a total 361,271 examples were sold. Pricing for the 2023 CR-V will be announced closer to the market launch. Honda has a busy year ahead. The automaker in June revealed a redesigned 2023 HR-V and later this month will reveal a redesigned 2023 Civic Type R. A redesigned 2023 Pilot is also set to be revealed this year.
The all-new 2023 Honda CR-V will begin arriving in Honda dealerships this month, starting with turbocharged models on Sept. 22, followed by hybrid models in October. The 6th generation of Honda’s best-selling SUV amps up the appeal to young and active buyers with two turbocharged trim levels, EX and EX-L, a rugged and sophisticated exterior, a sporty and modern interior and a more emotional, adventurous and fun-to-drive experience. CR-V EX has a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)1 of $31,110 (excluding $1,245 destination charge). The hybrid-electric powered 2023 CR-V Sport starts at $32,450. "The all-new Honda CR-V raises the bar in every conceivable way – design, performance, safety and technology and the most fun-to-drive CR-V we’ve ever made,” said Mamadou Diallo, vice president of auto sales at American Honda. CR-V is America’s best-selling SUV of the past quarter century and the best-selling Honda vehicle in every year since 2017. 2023 Honda CR-V Pricing & EPA Fuel Economy Ratings
Exceptionally Well-Equipped A new easy-to-use 7-inch touchscreen audio system is standard with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, physical knobs for volume and tuning, and a simplified menu structure. Heated front seats, partial digital instrumentation, dual-zone automatic climate control, a one-touch power sliding moonroof, heated outside mirrors, LED headlights and 18-inch wheels are also standard. CR-V EX-L ($33,7601) also features the 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and builds on the EX’s equipment with leather seats and a standard 9-inch touchscreen with a physical volume knob, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility and a simplified menu structure. Qi-compatible 15W wireless smartphone charging, an upgraded 8-speaker audio system and Low Speed Braking Control are also standard. Representing a key step in Honda’s electrification strategy, starting with the 2023 model year, about 50% of CR-Vs sold will be powered by Honda’s all-new more powerful 4th-generation two-motor hybrid-electric system featuring a pair of larger electric motors now mounted side-by-side. For a sportier driving experience, the 2023 CR-V Sport ($32,4501) will come standard with the new hybrid system featuring a more refined 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder engine. Combined system output climbs to 204 hp4 (ISO net; a 3 hp increase), while the traction-motor peak torque rises to 247 lb.-ft. (up 15 lb.-ft.). Moreover, the hybrid powertrain brings a major fuel economy benefit compared to the 1.5L Turbo powertrain, with an EPA city rating of 43 mpg in the city for Sport versus 28 mpg for EX/EX-L, and a combined rating of 40 mpg for Sport versus 30 mpg for EX/EX-L (all with 2WD). Sport also features even bolder styling that includes gloss black exterior accents, rectangular exhaust finishers and Berlina Black 18-inch wheels. Inside, Sport-specific seating surfaces and a leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel are standard. At $38,6001, the Sport Touring will sit atop the CR-V lineup, also featuring the new, more-powerful 2.0-liter hybrid powertrain, along with standard all-wheel drive and larger 19-inch wheels and tires. Inside, a new 12-speaker Bose premium audio system with Bose Centerpoint technology and SurroundStage digital signal processing has been custom-engineered to deliver an optimal listening experience for all passengers regardless of their seating position. Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ and Wi-Fi Hotspot capability are also standard. Every 2023 CR-V benefits from extensive improvements to the body, chassis and powertrain, safety technology, and overall driving refinement. An updated version of Honda’s Real Time All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Intelligent Control System™ is available on all grades and standard on Sport Touring. For the sixth-generation CR-V, the Real Time AWD system is quieter and can now send up to 50% of engine torque to the rear wheels, improving handling performance as well as traction management in slippery conditions. A new Hill Descent Control system enhances CR-V’s off-road capability. Drivers can also customize the driving experience for various conditions with three selectable drive modes, Normal, Econ and a new Snow mode that maximizes available traction and performance in slick snowy conditions. Sport and Sport Touring models also add a new Sport mode, for an even more engaging driving experience. In addition, all 2023 CR-Vs come standard with an expanded Honda Sensing® suite of driver-assistive technologies that includes Traffic Jam Assist and a smoother, more natural feeling to functions, such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS). A rear seat reminder and rear seatbelt reminder are also new and standard across the lineup. Additional details on the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V are available on Hondanews.com. CR-V Manufacturing * using domestic and globally sourced parts. About Honda Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 40 years and currently operates 18 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2021, more than 95% of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, with nearly two-thirds made in America, using domestic and globally sourced parts. More information about Honda is available in the Digital FactBook. # # # 1. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) excluding tax, license, registration, $1,245 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary. Is the 2023 Honda CRV going to be bigger?By the numbers, the 2023 CR-V is 2.7 inches longer, rides on a wheelbase stretched up to 1.6 inches, and has slightly wider front and rear tracks (0.4 to 0.5 inch front and 0.3 to 0.5 inch rear) than the previous model.
Is the 2023 Honda CRV going to be redesigned?The all-new 2023 CR-V goes on sale in summer 2022 with an updated hybrid powertrain that uses two motors, better tech, and new safety features. Honda offers the redesigned 2023 CR-V in four trim levels, including EX, EX-L, Sport, and Sport Touring.
Is Honda going to stop making the CRHonda is simplifying its Japanese lineup by discontinuing the CR-V, Insight, and Shuttle in that region, according to a report from Best Car.
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