2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Overview

If the Honda CR-V is one of the first vehicles that comes to mind when you think of a compact SUV, you're in good company. This mainstay of the segment is hugely popular. It's practical, refined, and efficient, and the hybrid model amplifies everything we like about the standard model to an even higher level. Its 204-horsepower gasoline-electric powertrain provides the enticing combination of both quicker acceleration and better fuel economy than the standard turbo-four that comes in in the lower trim levels while sacrificing only a modicum of cargo space to house the hybrid battery. Front-wheel drive models are EPA-rated at up to 40 mpg combined, while opting for all-wheel drive drops that rating to 37 mpg. The top Sport Touring trim is particularly well equipped, providing a luxury-esque level of features and amenities.

Where This Vehicle Ranks

#1 in Best Hybrid Compact SUVs

1

Honda CR-V Hybrid

STARTING AT: $35,400

2

Kia Sportage Hybrid

STARTING AT: $29,965

3

Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

STARTING AT: $34,000

4

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

STARTING AT: $33,075

5

Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid

STARTING AT: $42,045

6

Ford Escape Hybrid

STARTING AT: $34,985

What's New for 2024?

The 2024 CR-V Hybrid adds a trim level called Sport-L, which fits between the existing Sport and Sport Touring trims in terms of price and features. It includes equipment not found on the Sport such as leather seats, a power passenger seat, and a larger touchscreen.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

The fully loaded Sport Touring model’s long list of equipment is enticing, but its significantly higher price is tough to justify. We recommend the front-wheel-drive Sport-L, which is a good value thanks to its extra equipment compared with the Sport. The FWD model is also rated at 40 mpg combined by the EPA. All-wheel drive is a $1500 option on the Sport and Sport-L and comes standard on the Sport Touring, but be advised that it drops the EPA combined fuel economy rating to 37 mpg.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The CR-V’s hybrid powertrain, which pairs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with two electric motors, produces 204 horsepower—more than the nonhybrid model’s 190 hp. The combination is smooth, quiet, and satisfying, if not particularly quick. At our test track, the Sport Touring Hybrid hit 60 mph in 7.9 seconds—far from spectacular, but about average for the compact-SUV class. While the Sport Hybrid can be had with front- or all-wheel drive, the latter is standard on the Sport Touring Hybrid. While the CR-V Hybrid lacks the handling thrills we love in the Mazda CX-50 and the Volkswagen Tiguan, it provides a smooth ride and enough moxie to avoid being boring to drive.

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Towing and Payload Capacity

The CR-V Hybrid is rated to tow 1000 pounds when equipped with optional towing accessories, which is 500 pounds less than the nonhybrid version.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The most fuel-efficient CR-V Hybrids are the front-wheel-drive Sport and Sport-L models, which achieve 43 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. On our real-world 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, the all-wheel-drive Sport Touring Hybrid (rated for 40 mpg city and 34 mpg highway) achieved a significantly lower result, registering 31 mpg. For more information about the CR-V Hybrid's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Spacious, logically laid out, and comfortable, the CR-V Hybrid’s interior is a pleasant place to spend time. Whether you’re in the driver’s seat or the rear seat, there’s plenty of space to stretch out. Honda incorporates nice materials, especially in the leather-equipped Sport Touring, and the honeycomb-texture trim covering the air vents adds some visual interest to the dashboard. We also like the logical control layout, from the touchscreen audio and infotainment controls to the trio of climate-control knobs lower on the center stack. There’s also a reconfigurable digital display screen in the gauge cluster. The cargo area is spacious, holding 11 carry-on suitcases with the second-row seats in place; the seats fold down easily to expand that space to hold up to 29 suitcases.

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Infotainment and Connectivity

The Sport Hybrid has a 7.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the Sport-L and Sport Touring upgrade to a significantly larger 9.0-inch screen that can mirror your smartphone wirelessly. The Sport Touring also has a built-in navigation system, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a wireless phone charging pad.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Every CR-V Hybrid comes with lots of driver-assistance features, including forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. The Sport-L and Sport Touring come standard with even more features, including parking sensors. For more information about the CR-V Hybrid’s crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

• Standard lane-keep assist and lane-departure warning
• Standard automated emergency braking
• Standard blind-spot monitoring

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

There's nothing particularly special about the CR-V's limited and powertrain warranties. Both include coverage periods comparable with most competitors. On the other hand, Honda started offering complimentary scheduled maintenance on 2023 models including the new CR-V.

• Limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles
• Complimentary scheduled maintenance is covered for two years or 24,000 miles

Specifications

Specifications

2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring
Vehicle Type: front-engine, front-motor, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon

PRICE
Base/As Tested: $39,845/$39,845
Options: none

POWERTRAIN
DOHC 16-valve 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle inline-4, 145 hp, 138 lb-ft + AC motor, 181 hp, 247 lb-ft (combined output: 204 hp, 247 lb-ft; 1.1-kWh lithium-ion battery pack)
Transmission: direct-drive

CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: struts/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 12.3-in vented disc/12.2-in disc
Tires: Continental CrossContact LX Sport
235/55R-19 101H M+S

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 106.3 in
Length: 184.8 in
Width: 73.5 in
Height: 66.5 in
Passenger Volume: 104 ft³
Cargo Volume: 36 ft³
Curb Weight: 3914 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 7.9 sec
1/4-Mile: 16.3 sec @ 85 mph
100 mph: 24.7 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.4 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 8.0 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 3.6 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 5.2 sec
Top Speed (gov): 111 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 171 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.85 g

C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 30 mpg
75-mph Highway Driving: 31 mpg
75-mph Highway Range: 430 mi

EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 37/40/34 mpg

C/D TESTING EXPLAINED

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