Happy Tuesday everyone! The day has finally arrived where we can share how the redesigned 2023 CR-V hybrid drives! We also had a chance to drive the previous generation CR-V Hybrid back-to-back and Honda definitely made huge improvements to the powertrain. We also managed to clock a 0-60 time in the old CR-V Hybrid in 8 secs, the new version is about 0.5 secs quicker, while getting about the same MPG, according to the EPA numbers. While it is a huge improvement over the old model, we do still feel Honda missed the mark on several factors, including the lack of a PHEV in the US and premium features like a pano roof, cooled seats, or a heads up display for the top trim.

It's a shame that the CRV looks this good, but lacks so much content the competition offers for less. I hope Honda doesn't screw over the Accord like they did here.

Absolutely love this. Only thing that makes me somewhat nervous is the hybrid doesn't come with a spare tire

Really good looking package. We considered the last gen but settled on a 22 rav4 hybrid, which we love. I would have no qualms about this CRV hybrid at all. Huge amount of interior space, clean design.

Car companies: let’s offer more features so we can make more sales Honda: let’s cost cutting all around

I've been owned previous generation CR-V Touring, was looking to buy this one, but lacks of some important features mentioned in this video makes me go for one of competitors. Sadly, Honda guys, I was big fun of yours, moving to Toyota now.

That CVT transmission was straining to get up to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds. That drone noise is a real dealbreaker.

It's excellent to see Honda improving and manufacturing hybrid vehicles - better late than never. Hybrid technology is the way to go for great MPG and long range for any vehicle. They have the technology for plug-in hybrids that get 60 to 80 mpg, and still have 200+ hp in a vehicle like this. It's a complete mystery why they are not designing and marketing more plug-ins.

I currently have a 2019 CRV EX which i extended for 6 months. I went to a few Honda dealers near me and test drove both the EXL and the hybrid. The difference in power between the two was a bit noticeable, but not enough to immediately pick the hybrid. Keeping in mind the fact that I lease, the hybrid wasn’t going to save me in three years the price difference for the Hybrid Touring. So there’s that! The EX and lower trim Hybrid weren’t even a consideration due to the lack of features that are important to me. So it was either the EXL, or sport touring. I can definitely see why so many people would prefer the touring version. It’s definitely better looking on the outside and for many that’s at the top of their list. It’s a hybrid and for many it’ll save them on gas over the long term if they’re buying. So once again, being that it’ll be a 36 month lease, I’d be paying way more just for the looks of it. The EXL has every feature that I need and in the end makes way more sense on a 36 month lease. If I were to purchase, I’d most likely pick the hybrid touring at 5 grand more over the EXL.

Good review Guys. I like the improvements Honda has done with the Next Gen CRV. What i don't like is that HUMMING of the engine, like it's stuck in 1st or 2nd gear. I would have to test drive this myself. Toying with replacing our 2016 CRV Touring (my Wife's car). But we will see? I would go for the Hybrid Model for sure. I drove a 2021 Hybrid last year with the same Drivetrain as this one... I was impressed with the extra Umph . Torque is a big difference in the hybrid over opur 2016 model. And a nice Bump in MPGs.

Great job on the video! Honda needs to offer more options on their trims to keep up with the competition. I wondering if we would ever see the 2.0L turbo in the CR-V from the Accord or Acura line before it all goes electric? looking forward to see the new Mazda CX-60 or 70? and the new Honda Pilot, it looks like it will be getting the panoramic sunroof. Pros: interior, exterior, updated AWD, reclining rear seats, improved interior quietness. Cons: no panoramic sunroof, Hybrid MPG, Hybrid system nothing ground breaking, no rear heated seats, no front vented seats, no Phev option, not keeping up with the competition.

Nice Review. The 2023 Honda CR-V Looks Cool

Don’t understand the obsession with pano sunroofs We had one in our Tiguan for years I’ve used it less than 10 times

8:05 The hybrid battery is now under the load floor which is why the floor doesn’t lift up, and also why the flat kit is in a cubby in the cargo area rather than under the floor.

I drive an accord 2L touring 252hp and I love the new CRV hybrid!! Tail lights look like that in the volvo!!

The other CR-V video had over 171K views. I love that you do reviews for us commonfolk too.

You do these really well. Thanx.

Love your videos great job!!

21:29 The regen amount is determined by the amount of energy over time (power) that can be put back into the battery pack and is not something that can be increased "easily". The plug-in vehicles mentioned can put in and put out more energy over time (power) than the small pack in the Honda system.

Hey sofyan, is it possible for you to do compact hybrid suv comparison btw this, rav4, escape, Tucson/sportage?

nice review and amazing location as well ,as always,thanks

Best CR-V thus far however they could have kept the fog lights, blacked out the emblems and window trim and make the back turn signals LED

204 hp combined !! Wow , going to buy this thing now. Sweet Jesus , going to be a rocket

Is the new emgine based off K20 or is it based off the R20 like the previous I-MMD 2.0 engines?

Anyone else sick or gloss black wheels or “night” versions of vehicles? Someone must be buying them, but I miss the machine-finished alloys of 5-10 years ago.

Anyway to get one of those leather keychains? Those are sweeeeet! Also, love your reviews. Just found this channel a handful of months ago and this is great content!

At the 11:45 Mark.... Dude says he hates the horn imagines a lot of people are going to change that.... I must be living under a rock I've never heard of people changing their horn before

I am curious to see if a lot of the lacking features are added in the coming years. It seems like they focused on just getting the car out this year and knew there would be demand for it no matter what. They can then add features over the next few years to help increase interest in it as the years go by.

I wish you could have shown the options on the odometer. We've got the civic with the all digital display and are thinking of going crv but wanted to see if the odometer can show fuel range or what song is playing on have the speed limit pop up like it does on the civic.

Is there any difference in engine noise between AWD vs FWD? I tested both and the FWD seemed considerably more quiet. Thanks.

Yup. The horn on my 2014 Accord was puny was well. Immediately upgraded to the V6 loud horn for $50 and never looked back

I really hope Honda comes out with a performance version that has a 2.0L turbo and a real automatic transmission!! Add ventilated seats and I'm sold on one!!! I don't want a slow crossover with a CVT.

speech recovery is phenomenal. you go on work that single take!

Beautiful background and good looking car

I'm not sure what the fascination is with the pano roof. I have one in my rdx and I would be happy if it wasn't there. I do like the ventilated seats.

Just love the background score, where can I download it? Thanks.

Good and honest review. Thank you. I am gonna buy one.

I wonder how much the battery replacement will cost?

Good appliance-mobile I guess. Helpful review if you're shopping in this market segment. I like the time you devote to styling, something not many reviewers do on vehicles of this sort. 0-60 times on such a vehicle is a waste of time (pardon the pun) though.

I often rewind and listen to the theme music and the engine revving. 😀

There are times "when" the car mimics shifts.... sounds like a winner.

Just bought it! The Bose sound system is just amazing! Loving the car!

Nice review. What about the Tucson Hybrid?? It has most of the features you missed on the CR-V.

Hi Redline, do you prefer Crv over Venza or Nissan Rogue mind to sharE?

Sport Touring also comes in a grey interior

Well, that conservative design from Honda (and Toyota) is basically what makes them so reliable.

Middle seat shoulder strap is craaaaaazy

My 2020 CR-V EX-L has a full digital cluster, the rear seats can be folded down from the hatch area, the rear seats are completely flat when folded down, and I have a spare. Honestly it's very disappointing Honda went backwards in these areas.

Spec-wise is this actually a step back??

Sport Touring MSRP with destination only up $800 to previous model and model year. A big +

In this age of rising costs, cost cutting packages for those buying rather than reviewing makes perfect sense. No Pano, fine. No sunroof, even better, No heated and ventilated seats, fine. Great seats and no piano gloss black, now we're talking!

I think if you like driving and need a hauler you might as well go for the 2023 pilot given that the CRV has grown so large that there isn’t much difference in size. And the V-6 sounds soooo much better.

Acceleration times without brake torquing would be helpful. When the light turns green I generally only push the gas pedal.

When is the Pilot coming out?

Still timing belt instead of chain?

That's an insane backdrop for filming. Vinyard and mountains ⛰️ 😍

I think the back of this vehicle would have looked leaps and bounds better without the vertical part of the tail lights!! At about timestamp 6:14 cover that part of the car up on your screen; leaving only the horizontal exposed and see what I mean.

Can anyone confirm on sports touring, it says ambient lighting door pull light.. what is that as it was not covered in review. This is not their in exl model. I am curious to know this feature

I love everything about it. All the other companies over style their designs but Honda finds a classy sporty medium. Looks dependable and reliable.

love your reviews 👍,Is there a heated rear seats in options or packages ? damn and no sunroof, I am stuck between RAV4 hybrid and CRV hybrid😟

At 21:15 in your video, the car minics shifts. I suspect you had it in sport mode.

Is the Sport Touring much quieter to drive than the EX-L?

Why do you want to test the 0 to 60 time so much? The speed timing does not sale the customer, it's the overall fit of the car. And the plug-in hybrid is not a miss for honda, most customers would prefer a regular hybrid.

Unlike competitors, Honda offers an Acura version. A 40k CRV is already quite expensive. If you want more goodies buy the Acura.

Do you know if this CRV has Homelink. Thanks

Love the sunglasses what brand is that anybody know?

where was this recorded? looks like the central coast here in cali

He talks normal at .75 speed

Did that model you reviewed have homelink?

I think is a great SUV from Honda however is weirdly missing a fully digital cluster, HUD and a 360 camera system, the panoramic roof is absolutely not necessary I have a pano roof on my RDX and in roughly 8 months of ownership I have used it twice maybe?, if Honda adds the missing features it would be the best compact SUV in the market, unfortunately dealers will kill it with upmarket charges like they are doing with the Civic.

I LOVE MINE !!! Got IT TODAY!!

I can’t tell if he’s mad about the new front end styling or what but the way he said Honda been busy designing all their front ends kind of made him sound a little upset 🤷‍♂️

Have you gotten an explanation from honda as to why they didnt go with a full digital cluster in the crv like the civic and accord have. The crv costs thousands more for a lot less features than the competition. Im really disappointed at Honda for forcing me to buy a 2023 kia sportage hybrid.

Please do make a comparison video between 2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring and 2023 Toyota RAV4 Limited Hybrid. Thanks

whats this color called?

So if it's not a 'plug in' hybrid, does the battery get charged just by driving around???

Is the hard acceleration loud for a hybrid car?

Best looking one yet. Tyfs

Crv sounds like the transmission slipping with that cvt. It will be hard for me to get use to. Have a 15 honda odyssey touring, although it's a 6 spd auto I love the feeling of shifting gears. If it wasn't for kids and work I would save the manuals

No power folding mirrors?

I guess Sofyan never figured out how to open the rear passenger doors to fold down the seats.

Wow. I was looking into this as I’m a current owner of a 22’ Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and I must say… Honda definitely missed out on those features you talked about. The no spare tire threw me off. It’s to my understanding most newer cars do not carry spare tires but that’s almost a must for me. I also attend drive ins for movies so the hump in the back after seats were put back was off putting as well. As far as appearance, that’s one thing I can say Honda mastered opposed to RAV4. Interior and Exterior. RAV4 interior feels very outdated. The seats are not the most comfortable. Ultimately though, I still think RAV4 will be top running until Honda decides to incorporate some of those added features. Interesting watch, thanks! 😊

19:04. I could not live with that CVT sound.

Ha! My 2022 CRV hybrid gets like 24mpg avg. and I don’t drive crazy most of the time. Had a 2018 turbo. Kinda wish I kept that.

For the roof I would have accepted two regular roofs and that would be the same part number so no extra R and D for Honda.

I was disappointed that you didn’t test it in urban driving. Isn’t that where a hybrid really shines? Most people aren’t going to buy a hybrid to get a faster 0-60 time but to save fuel in their daily commute and in town driving.

What's all that music for ?

Sofyan has become so whiny! If you want a freaking panoramic sunroof or ventilated seats, spend 5k more on an RDX!

Some of the cost cutting Honda did in the redesign of their latest models is obvious with a second close look.

I am ok with every missing feature for a Honda handling but no spare tire is a deal breaker for me for touring trim 🤷‍♂️

Honda is offering a gray interior with the orange trim for the Sport & Sport Touring models. I like their version of gray since it appears almost white.

It’s better than the older style crv but I prefer my 22 RAV4 XSE way more. Body style inside and out so much nicer! 😁

Honda should consider offering EXL trim as an optional Hybrid which is a missed opportunity. Furthermore, if Touting is going to be branded as a sport model they should consider the highest trim the Elite it would help brake up the mono chromatic interior, and bland door panels with cheap piano black plastic. At least the fake wood on the previous gen gave it some contrast. It's nice but seems half baked. The design is beautiful just need more color.

There is no gearbox in this car, nor is there a traditional CVT transmission. It CANNOT shift. Propulsion comes exclusively from the electric motor at lower speed. The reason the ICE revs up is to spin the generator so that it produces enough electricity for the electric motor.

Is it a good road trip car if I have 4 people and luggage in the car?

lol man. I rather get the rav 4 prime or the Ford maverick. I drive the Ford maverick for company uses and I gotta say I love driving it and gets close 50mpg. impressive and it picks up and goes.

where would you even put a spare?

Frankly very bothered by so much of the cost cutting choices. Especially since its finally a damn good looking SUV. When a loaded CRV used to max out at right around $30k it was acceptable. But now nearly at $40k, this kinda power/experience of that buzzy eCVT, and lacking features - it doesn't make any sense. Tuscon Hybrid continues to lead this pack, and is not dethroned by the CRV unfortunately. Honestly the CRV is hampered by the RDX. My guess is the only reason the top trim doesn't have everything we all think it should have, is Acura/Honda wants to push you into a RDX. Frankly to get away from that eCVT i think I'd just go for that too. For those who want a well optioned/trimmed out Hybrid from Honda/Acura - your wait continues. But I'd take the performance of the RDX and the 10mpg hit.

You cannot combine two engines as gas engine is used to generate electricity for the electric motor. This is key difference between other hybrids.

Brake torque launch faster because of the torque converter 😂 “You thank that’s air you breathing ? “ 🤣