2023 Honda CR-V | MotorWeek First Drive

The CR-V has become one of the most recognizable and beloved name plates ever since arriving in the U.S. over 25 years ago. And being Honda’s best-selling model, an all-new sixth generation is here for 2023. Our Jessica Ray headed out to Nashville for a First Drive! #Honda #HondaCRV #CRV

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[ShariaLawAllDay]

The only thing I'm happy about is that they kept the floor shifter as a gear selector. I hate the stupid buttons or rotary dials.

[Andrew]

Being “tech savvy” does not mean one wants or needs fewer buttons. It’s about what works, and not about applying “tech” (in the form of fewer buttons) for its own sake.

[rookietoprobuildz]

The hybrid model is what caught my attention. Love the design !

[grriceman]

Nice upgrades this year. But why not put some snazzy LED front fog lights instead of those fake vents?

[BobsGT]

Sorry, but the rear turn signals are NOT led.
That just spells cheap.

[sleeksilver]

Anyone saying this thing runs there to 60 and 10 seconds is stupid. Same engine and around the same weight isn't going to be nearly 3 seconds slower than the current model. Also, it makes sense to drop the LX model since hardly anyone bought it.

Regardless of the people complaining, this will continue to be a bestseller for Honda and is clearly the one of the best in class.

[scottvickery]

Please get rid of Auto Start Stop!!! Nobody likes this feature

[Mirage_Mach]

For $32, 000, this vehicle should have the optional 2.0-liter turbo with 272-hp as in the Acura RDX, along with Sport Mode.

[TeslaRules]

Did it need more rear leg room? We have a 2021 model, I am 6'3" and its spacious in the rear passenger seat. More Cargo room would have been a better choice I think. Also what is the old Ex to new Ex cost increase instead of old LX to new EX. Lastly how is the ride, feel and the same, better or different than the 2022?

[DblOSmith]

CR-V is STARTING at $32, 000? Oh my god.... What the hell.

[glovedcop]

32k! and we all know dealers will not sell at that price.

[ejohnson]

It’s like the Mazda CX-5 and a Volvo had a special needs child complete with a 0-60 in 10 seconds!

[yudhabagaskara]

Soccer moms and middle class favorite since 2000s

[wingsley]

Nicely done "first drive" video. My family got burned on Subaru. We leased a 2013 Impreza and a 2016 Forester and found them both inferior. Having owned a 1994 Legacy, we found the all-wheel-drive and anti-lock brakes on the Impreza and Forester very quirky and unreliable. Winter driving with the Legacy was far more reliable. One of the essential tests missing from Motorweek's reviews is how well all-wheel-drive vehicles actually do in winter driving conditions. I hope Motorweek corrects this is future in-depth reviews of this kind of vehicle.

[rlanthony]

Way too expensive for a "base" model compact SUV. The car market is getting increasingly greedy and capitalizing off everyday folks. What a shame.

[hazelandava]

0-60 is about 10 seconds. If the car is full with 5 passengers and luggages, that number will probably be 13-14 seconds to get to 0-60mph.

[DailyDriversCarReviews]

So it just looks different (slightly) and is basically all the same but more expensive, yeah makes sense 😅

[mrniceguy]

I saw another review on this and when I heard 1.5 Turbo for some reason my brain said V6 Turbo and I was like WTF, I guess my mind couldn’t comprehend the 1.5L Turbo going on this SUV

[seikocitizenwatches]

2008 CR-V 230K miles zero major issues

[ys_a]

So the most reliable SUV on the market now even looks nice.
BMW should copy this design and not that of Kia and Hyundai.