- Totally redesigned for 2023
- Famous reliability, excellent resale value
- Does it all, does it well
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The celebrated Honda CR-V has long been among the easiest vehicles to recommend, and it’s been named a Kelley Blue Book Best Buy more times than any other compact SUV. Fresh off a complete redesign and now bigger and better than ever, it’s the compact SUV we consider to be the best choice for most people.
Outstanding Resale Value
Choosing a CR-V today is like giving your future self a cash bonus when it comes time to sell.
Having developed a decades-deep reputation for reliability, the Honda CR-V is an especially attractive used vehicle. That means three years from now, a used 2023 Honda CR-V is likely to fetch as much as a few thousand dollars more than some of its competitors. Buying cars with strong resale value is among the key tenets of financially prudent car shoppers, and it’s why we weigh it so heavily when naming our Best Buy Awards.
Functional, Comfortable Interior
Among the key draws of any SUV are its cargo capacity and flexibility, and the CR-V offers more cargo room than any of its competitors. Fold down the rear seatbacks, and the CR-V transforms into a small moving van, boasting class-leading cargo volume of 76.5 cubic feet. Combined with a relatively low cargo floor, the CR-V doesn’t just haul more; it hauls it more easily.
And let’s not forget us humans. The new CR-V is also plenty roomy up front, with comfortable seats surrounded by well-placed controls, cup holders, and cubbies. It also features one of the segment’s most accommodating backseats, boasting 41 inches of rear legroom and reclining seat backs. (A roomy and functional interior is among the reasons the CR-V is a perennial entry on our annual list of Best Family Cars.)
The interior design is contemporary, leaning toward conventional — a balanced mix of screens and physical controls — delivering an alluring familiarity that will appeal to a wide range of compact SUV shoppers.
Exceptionally Well-Rounded
The CR-V does most things better than most other compact SUVs. In addition to a proven history of reliability and resale value, plus an inviting and accommodating interior, the new CR-V is also stylish, efficient, and downright pleasant.
The new CR-V lives up to Honda’s hallmark of engineering vehicles that are exceptionally satisfying to drive. From the feel of the transmission selector to the intuitive response of the steering, braking, and acceleration inputs, driving a CR-V is as natural as having a conversation with your best friend.
And if it’s maybe a little more fun to drive than before, that’s not a bad thing either. As stated in our full review: “The CR-V will still appeal to everyone who just wants a stable, comfy, and reliable compact SUV for everyday driving. It’s just that it can be more enjoyable now.” The hybrid-powered models deliver even more responsive and robust acceleration, in conjunction with up to 40 mpg in city/highway combined fuel economy.
Of course, the new CR-V also features an impressive collection of driver assistance and safety technologies to make life a little easier, safer, and better.
And as a cherry on top, a bold new face featuring a larger, more assertive grille helps make this the most attractive CR-V ever.
It’s no accident the CR-V is perennially one of the best-selling vehicles in the country. And it’s no surprise that it’s this year’s Kelley Blue Book Best Buy among compact SUVs.
Photo Tour: 2023 Honda CR-V
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Our 2023 Best Buy Award Winners
- Best New Model: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Best Subcompact SUV: 2023 Kia Seltos
- Best 2-Row Midsize SUV: 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
- Best 3-Row Midsize SUV: 2023 Kia Telluride
- Best Full-Size SUV: 2023 Ford Expedition
- Best Subcompact Luxury SUV: 2023 BMW X1
- Best Compact Luxury SUV: 2023 Genesis GV70
- Best Midsize Luxury SUV: 2023 Genesis GV80
- Best Compact Car: 2023 Honda Civic
- Best Midsize Car: 2023 Honda Accord
- Best Luxury Car: 2023 Lexus ES
- Best EV Under $35,000: 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV
- Best Electric Vehicle: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Best PHEV: 2023 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid
- Best Compact Truck: 2023 Ford Maverick
- Best Midsize Truck: 2023 Toyota Tacoma
- Best Full-Size Truck: 2023 Ford F-150
- Best Electric Truck: 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning
- Best Minivan: 2023 Toyota Sienna
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