The popular Honda CR-V debuts its sixth generation for the 2023 model year, sporting a rugged new look and adding a hybrid option to the mix. The latter supplies 204 horsepower and achieves a combined 6.4 L/100 km. Built in Alliston, Ontario, the CR-V Hybrid only comes in top-line Touring trim. Meanwhile, other CR-V models including LX, Sport and EX-L use a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 190 horsepower.
Pros
- Higher torque from hybrid powertrain
- Superb handling
- Improved soundproofing
- Quiet, comfortable and well-appointed cabin
Cons
- High prices
- Generic presentation
- Hybrid technology in Touring version only
- No plug-in hybrid version