Easy, roomy, reliableHybrid5 seats
—MPG · EPA
—Safety · NHTSA
5Seats
—Recalls · NHTSA
About the Honda CR-V
A roomy, comfortable SUV with a huge back seat and big cargo space. It drives smoothly and is easy to live with every day.
Smooth and quiet. It’s not fast, but it never feels slow in traffic. It parks like a car, not a truck. The Hybrid feels quicker from a stop.
Tip: The hybrid adds power and saves gas. Test-drive both to feel the difference.
Why people buy it
Huge back seatGrown-ups fit behind grown-ups. Easy for car seats.
Big cargo spaceOne of the biggest trunks in its class.
Good on gasThe Hybrid gets close to small-car gas mileage.
Lasts and holds valueHondas are known for lasting. It sells for more later than many SUVs.
Is it right for you?
✓ you have kids or car seats✓ you drive a lot✓ you want it to last 10+ years✓ you drive for apps
✕ you need 7 seats✕ you tow a big trailer✕ you want something sporty
Which version to get
2023–2026 trims, simplified · check at the dealer
LX · EX · Gas engine. EX adds heated seats and more safety and comfort features.
Sport Hybrid · The hybrid engine: more power and much better gas mileage, for a little more money.Best value
EX-L · Sport-L · Sport Touring · Leather, bigger screen, more extras. Nice to have, not needed.
Buying used: which years
2023–2026Newest body, roomier, more safety tech standard.
2020–2022Good value, Hybrid available, safety tech standard.
2017–2019Solid and cheaper. Some 2017–2018 owners reported oil problems with the small turbo engine in cold weather; Honda offered a fix. Ask if it was done.
2015–2016Older body. Cheaper and simpler inside.
Questions to ask the dealer
- Is it the Hybrid or the gas engine?
- On a 2017–2018: was Honda’s oil fix done?
- Which trim is it, exactly?
- Any open recalls, and were they fixed?
- Can I see the service records?
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Prices, payments and out-the-door totals are Carvessa estimates, not offers; check with the dealer. MPG from EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and safety stars and recalls from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-07, for 2020 and newer (older years: check nhtsa.gov/recalls with the VIN). Car photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0 (background removed).