Honda CR-V review 2023
Roomy, well-equipped and stuffed with safety technology, the Honda CR-V is a fine choice for families, albeit a pricey one
3.5 out of 5
How we review carsPrice£45,870 to £54,330SPECIFICATIONS
- Easy to use interior
- PHEV efficiency
- Lots of safety technology
- High pricing
- Rivals are quicker
- We’d like a bit more grip
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That pricing starts at around £46,000 for the entry-level Elegance, rising to nearly £49,000 for the Advance trim, going all the way up to almost £54,000 for the range-topping Advance Tech. We think that’s pretty punchy, considering that puts it in the realm of some excellent premium SUV choices, a few of which have the additional flexibility of seven seats. That’s impossible with the hybrid-only UK CR-V range because the batteries and the associated hybrid gubbins take up the space where the third row would go. Seven seats are available in petrol-only versions of CR-V, but we won’t get that option in the UK because it’ll be too thirsty for our tastes.
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We’re getting the full-hybrid e:HEV CR-V, which uses a 2.0-litre petrol engine, an electric motor, plus a dinky 1.06kWh battery pack, plus a plug-in hybrid e:PHEV to woo potential company car customers. The latter may also tempt people wishing to tow a caravan with its 1500kg towing figure, although it is a shame that this particular version is front-wheel drive only, potentially posing a problem for anyone trying to pull a caravan across wet grass. The regular e:HEV CR-V has the additional traction benefit of four-wheel drive but has a disappointingly low towing limit.
The CR-V is very well-equipped with a panoramic glass roof, electrically adjustable and heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, plus leather trim. There’s also an electric boot lid, a rear-view camera, automatic LED headlights, four different drive modes, a wireless smartphone charger, keyless entry and Honda’s Sensing 360 safety technology.
Step up to the Advance model and you’ll get an uprated sound system, memory adjustment for the driver’s seat, a head-up display, heated rear seats with ventilation for the front seats, and adaptive headlights. The priciest Advance Tech is the only way to get the plug-in hybrid version, and adds side parking sensors, black alloy wheels, black exterior trim, and a dark headliner inside.
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