2023 Honda CR-V EX-L Review - Walk Around and Test Drive

The 2023 Honda CR-V is unquestionably bigger and better than before, thanks to it's modernized interior and redesigned exterior. Since the compact crossover market is growing in size, the 2023 Honda CR-V had to improve in more ways than just when it pertains to practicality, efficiency, and affordability. In this video we'll take a deep dive into the 2023 Honda CR-V EX-L and see how it compares to rivals such as the VW Tiguan. Hyundai Tucson, and Kia Sportage.

Huge thank you to Honda North in Danvers, MA for providing the Honda CR-V for this review!

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[YonkersNY]

Great review. Picking up my '23 ExL tomorrow, ( my first new car at age 70). This really familiarized me with it and will give me more confidence when I drive it off the lot. Stay well.

[frankhartmann]

Went from a 17 to the 23 . around 1000 miles on it .enjoying the new ride so far .after trying a few others were confident we made the right choice again honda USA 🇺🇸👍

[dalbriggss]

To make the new CRV better, stop the the above MSRP markups @ dealers, and offer a bit more stock on the dealer lots. Styling is great, comfortable seats, great leg room in the rear, decent cargo space, however I really would like to see the BOSE stereo as an option on the EX-L model, and a little more pickup on the 190 (1.5 liter) Horsepower engine.

[XDMIIIIIIIII]

My father still has his old 04 around. Keeps running just fine 😂

[goni]

Definitely this review is one of the best comprehensive ones out there.

Keep up the fine detailed reviews young man.

I just leased the 23 EX-L three weeks ago and couldn’t agree c you more in 99% of your evaluation comments!

Go Ni!

[FedericoWickeMonteverde]

Excellent review, very professional. Congratulations!

[kentricheson]

Very nice review….have you noted or experienced any changes for the 2024 model year ?

[teresagarcia]

I see no difference from the 2024 model.

[tdub]

Realistically for family’s of 4 or less this is all the suv 95% of the population needs…. The only choice is crv or rav4….the slight increase in cost upfront will be more than offset by the strong residuals when it comes time to get another one or give it to your kid or a relative

[pigxstix]

No spare - at all - on the hybrid versions as Honda has placed the battery right under the rear deck. Lift it up expecting a spare, even a little donut, and nope you're literally staring at the bare battery parts.

[raylang]

That new CR-V looks too much like a hearse.

[edelmejia]

Not good for outdoors no chasis the transmission at all models ridgeline/pilot/crv got overheat, good cars for city /highway but never ever for outdoors 👎🏻 tacoma xterra frontier good for all 🎉