What Is the 2022 Honda CR-V?
The five-seat CR-V is Honda’s entry in the compact SUV class. It’s available with front- or all-wheel drive and is powered by a standard 190-horsepower, turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that works with a continuously variable automatic transmission. The AWD-only CR-V Hybrid features two electric motors and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that make 212 hp total. Competitors include the Nissan Rogue, Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4.
The Honda CR-V Hybrid offers 19.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind its backseat, according to Cars.com’s cargo measurements. You can see how it scored in our Car Seat Check here.
What’s New on the 2022 Honda CR-V?
All-wheel drive is now standard on the Touring trim level.
What Features in the 2022 Honda CR-V Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- Automatic climate control
- 5-inch multimedia screen
- Bluetooth streaming audio
- Fabric seating surfaces
- Forward collision warning
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane keep assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Automatic high-beam headlights
Available features include:
- Power moonroof
- Power liftgate
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated front seats
- Leather-trimmed seats
- 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity
- Satellite radio
- Navigation
- Wireless device charging
- Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert
Should I Buy the 2022 Honda CR-V?
The CR-V is one of the more spacious choices among compact SUVs, with a well-finished interior and good fuel economy. It comes with a competitive assortment of advanced safety features, and an available fuel-sipping hybrid powertrain is a plus. But you’ll have to step up from the base LX trim to get a touchscreen multimedia system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
