1st Look at 2025 Honda CR-V! Is This the Best Small SUV?

My 2025 Honda CR-V review covers interior features, technology, multimedia, window sticker specs and pricing, and much more. Would you buy one?

This is the 2025 Honda CR-V EX-L.

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Thanks to Autopark Honda in Cary NC for letting me film. Visit www.autoparkhonda.com to see their big inventory! How do you like CR-V and is it your favorite small SUV? If not, what is? Jeff

[rogerdillon]

Love everything about this vehicle with the exception of the turbo engine. I’ve owned Hondas for the last 30 years, but no more CRVs unless they once again offer a naturally aspirated engine.

[truthnow]

Wow that thing is really nice the interior is beautiful it looks very high-end not cheap quality plastic I was looking for an SUV I would definitely get one of those!!!

[Gnosticvke]

Jeff you're something else sir. I feel like i look forward to your reviews like I do the next episode of Game of Thrones.

[Toyota-fan]

Honda needs to upgrade the infotainment screen.

[JoseGonzalez-usdu]

I just traded in my 2022 Honda pilot for a brand new 2025 CRV. My wife and I we love this new suv, and the turbo is amazing.

[marknh]

I had a 22 Hyundai Tucson that’s was totaled by a falling tree. While I liked the Tucson and its tech features the build quality left a bit to be desired. Some minor paint issues, “hollow sounding doors, ” etc. It drove fine and was reliable. Hyundai dealers suck though. Always trying to sell you something in service that’s not part pf Hyundai maintenance.

So when it came time to replace the Tucson I test drove the CRV. I immediately decided that the CRV was a better small SUV. Build quality difference is significant inside and out. The little turbo 4 has better pickup than the NA Tucson. Just drives better. There’s some downsides - mainly the tech screen size and dash (not all digital). Amd the Honda app needs help.

With that it was still the right decision on the CRV plus I got a killer deal on a 2025. $38.3 list and I was out the door at $37 with dealer and state fees (I live in a no sales tax state).

[EatLotsOfCurry]

Nice to see they went away form the button style gear selector and back to the traditional shifter.

[TimWong]

After my 2007 Toyota Corolla was written off in an accident, I purchased a new 2024 Honda CR-V Sport in Ontario, Canada. Night and day difference. I'm no longer wiped out after a long road trip. Feels good having all that space despite not needing it. It feels like a luxury SUV but it's not. Time will tell if the turbo-charged engine lasts. The RAV4 has a naturally aspirated engine but there was a long waiting list. I picked up my CR-V after a week while it was assembled at the Alliston plant.

[FlowJunkie]

I needed a compact SUV in 2022. All local Toyota dealers were playing the mark-up game … $5k-$10k over sticker price. After 40+ years of being a faithful Toyota owner, I walked and will never buy another Toyota. I looked at the CR-V, too, but the Subaru Forester was/is a superior car for off-roading, I liked the superior driver visibility, the massive moon roof, higher ground clearance, and the advanced safety features. I think this Honda is an excellent SUV, however. And, lastly, I agree with RogerDillion8651 - no turbos for me. They tend to wear out faster than non-turbo engines.

[rightlanehog]

Jeff, I hope the next RAV4 is as big as this CR-V.

[justaguy]

Why do cars get bigger every year ? We no longer have compact affordable cars

[stevennevins]

It’s a little disappointing that it appears to be exactly the same as the 2023-2024 models. I’m shopping for a compact SUV now. Ventilated seats, here in south Texas, is a big deal. CR-V doesn’t offer them on any trim level. Also, wish Honda had reduced NVH for 2025. Still, the hybrid is on my short list.

[stickbrick]

I love how this CRV looks but the turbo concerns me

[LongTimeTTFan]

Looking for a Naturally Aspirated CRV. I will keep my 2002 model.

[challp]

I wish Honda would bring back the faux wood trim and offer options for non-gloss black rims on the hybrid.

[mrp]

If I lived in a warmer weather climate—-or didn’t have to commute to work—-and I didn’t have kids, I would for sure go with a smaller vehicle. But I’m not in that situation.

[stephenwinter]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada home of the honda manufacturing plant in Alliston Ontario north of Toronto thanks for the presentation 🇨🇦 😮

[ital]

Great video, what a great car, thanks!

[charlie]

I have driven 2 different 2025 non hybrid EX CRV's and they both have a strong drivetrain vibration taking off from a start or slow speed. Much less at other speeds but you can still feel it at times.