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2024 Honda CR-V / CR-V Hybrid
Starting at $
Highs: Well-tuned chassis, the best of our least favorite type of transmission (CVT), the hybrid’s fuel-economy savings pays for its larger initial cost.
Lows: Poky base engine, higher starting price than many of its toughest competitors, no excitement.
Verdict: The new CR-V rewards crossover buyers with a smooth ride and fuel-efficient powertrains, but it won’t come cheap.
Overview
As soon as the new CR-V debuted last year it was a hit, immediately earning a 10Best Trucks and SUVs trophy. We’ve included Honda’s compact SUV on our 10Best Trucks and SUVs list again for 2024. The CR-V offers reliably good performance, with plenty of usable space, friendly driving dynamics, front- or all-wheel drive, a 190-hp turbocharged engine, and an optional 204-hp hybrid version. That hybrid powertrain delivers a stellar 40 mpg combined. Even in base form, the CR-V shines with a deep layer of modern tech and safety features that don’t hog the spotlight deservedly occupied by its superb chassis. The CR-V is our favorite in the highly popular compact crossover segment, even amid stiff competition from the Mazda CX-50, the Volkswagen Tiguan, and the Kia Sportage.
What’s New for 2024?
The Honda CR-V adds a Sport-L trim level for 2024, and starting prices are up across the board. The new Sport-L bridges the gap between Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid trims, and like those two is only offered as a hybrid. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional for the new trim level. The Sport-L gets leather seats, a four-way power passenger seat, front and rear parking sensors, a wireless charging pad, satellite radio, driver’s-seat memory, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. Additionally, the Sport-L comes standard with a touchscreen infotainment system (2.0 inches larger than the Sport’s) and an eight-speaker audio system that betters the Sport’s six-speaker setup but falls short of the Sport Touring’s Bose-branded 12-speaker system.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2024 Honda CR-V starts at $ and goes up to $ depending on the trim and options.
LX: $30,850
EX: $33,360
Sport Hybrid: $35,400
EX-L: $36,010
Sport-L Hybrid: $38,400
Sport Touring Hybrid: $41,550
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The CR-V’s handsome interior design is highlighted by a honeycomb-textured insert spanning most of the dash, discreetly hiding the air vents. The steering wheel frames a partially digital gauge cluster with an analog speedometer and a display that allows the driver to swap between different informational menus. Honda says the front seats are designed to decrease driver fatigue on long trips and that the new CR-V’s driving position has been improved. Between the front-seat passengers is a large center console bin, and behind them are reclining back seats with an extra 0.6 inch of rear legroom compared with the outgoing CR-V. There are 36 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row and 39 cubes on gas-only models with the adjustable load floor in its lowest position.
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