2023 Honda CR-V TrailSport

For 2023, the folks at Honda decided to go a bit overboard and give major enhancements to its hot-selling CR-V. Some might argue the logic behind changing an already-successful formula, but I don’t think anyone would mind spending a few extra thousand after taking a closer look.

For the 2023 version, Honda has decided to stay with just two trims – EX and EX-L with the option of all-wheel-drive. The 2023 Honda CR-V EX starts at $31,110, and the CR-V EX-L has a starting price of $33,760. Both the prices exclude destination and handling fees of $1,245.

2023 Honda CR-V: The Good Just Got Better

The CR-V has been a feather in Honda’s cap from the time of its inception. It offered refinement, reliability, fun, and more value for every buck the customer spent on it. Some might thiHonda didn't have to reinventent an already successful product that was loved by the masses. Well, we beg to differ here.

The sixth-generation Honda CR-V boasts of a new look with higher quality materials, and a cabin that is sporty and more in sync with the times we live in. The 2023 Honda CR-V gets a new grille at the front that gives a more masculine and aggressive stance. The optional alloy wheels accentuate the sharp looks that command your attention from the time you set eyes on it.

The new CR-V is 2.7 inches longer than its previous avatar. This resulted in an additional wheelbase of 1.6 inches. Add extra features like a new snow mode and hill descent control to make it more capable while off-roading. The 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine delivers impressive figures of 28 and 34 MPG on city roads and highways respectively in the FWD version. These numbers drop marginally to 27 and 32 MPG in the AWD trim.

The 2023 Honda CR-V EX

The return of the 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine means the only thing you can choose from in the powertrain section is the FWD or the AWD version. The engine delivers 190 HP and 179 lb-ft of torque using a CVT. The stock 2023 CR-V EX is a front-wheel drive, and for the AWD version, you have to shell out another $1,500.

While four paint schemes are free, the other four cost $395 each. Choosing a set of 18-inch alloy wheels will mean an additional $1,800. The interior is a standard black and there is no option of choosing another color. You also get to choose from five accessory packages: the most expensive being the ‘Utility Package’.

The ‘Utility Package’ includes things like roof rails, crossbars, running boards, and about 30 other things. This means adding another $1,780 to the overall kitty. The accessory options can be confusing with 30 options for exteriors, 13 for interiors, and 4 for electronics.

After adding all possible accessories including things like parking sensors, a wireless phone charger, a heated steering wheel, a tent, and a roof box among many others, the price for a fully maxed-out 2023 Honda CR-V EX reached a staggering $43,308. That is $12,198 more than the base price of $31,110.

The 2023 Honda CR-V EX-L

2023 Honda CR-V Rear Three Quarters Image

Powered by the same 1.5-liter engine as the Honda CR-V EX, the EX-L trim of the 2023 Honda CR-V starts at $33,760. Add the AWD to the base variant to take it to $35,260. Add a color scheme and those 18-inch alloy wheels to increase the price by another $2,195.

For a further addition of $1,745, you can avail of either the Utility Package or the HPD Package. After adding all the accessories that we had added to the 2023 Honda CR-V EX with an extra auto-dimming mirror, the 2023 Honda CR-V EX-L reaches a total of $47, 119. This is $13,359 more than the base price of $33,760.

This Is The Most Expensive 2023 CR-V Configuration

The most expensive 2023 Honda CR-V front third quarter viewVia: Honda

To find the answer to the question, we decided to take a closer look at the configurator on the Honda website. We added (and, at times, removed) things to see how expensive both the EX and EX-L models get. We loaded it up with everything possible, including the plethora of accessories that Honda offers. After everything was done and dusted, the most expensive 2023 Honda CR-V trim came up to $43,042, and the above image is what our build looks like.

Honda's Not Done With The 2023 CR-V Yet

2023 Honda CR-V Interiors ImageVia: Honda

After announcing the prices of its 2023 CR-V EX and EX-L versions, Honda is set to dispatch the new CR-V Sport Touring hybrid sometime next month. Two electric motors will come equipped with a 2-liter inline-four turbocharged engine to deliver an impressive 204 HP of power and 247 lb-ft of torque.

The CR-V hybrid will come with AWD as standard across all variants. The power will be delivered using the same CVT that the standard CR-V uses. The price of the 2023 Honda CR-V hybrid will start from $33,695 and go up to $39,845 for its Sport Touring hybrid. These prices include the $1,245 destination charge.

Source: Honda

Is the Honda CRV being redesigned for 2023?

The 2023 Honda CR-V arrives as a fully redesigned model, ushering in the sixth generation of the compact SUV. Compared to the previous generation, the new CR-V grows in size, has a sharper design, and has more modern tech features.

Will 2023 CR

Not only is the 2023 Honda CR-V long and wider, but it features a third row. The extra seats place the CR-V in an excellent position to fight rivals such as the Ford Explorer and Toyota Highlander.

How much will the 2023 Honda CR

The all-new 2023 Honda CR-V starts at $31,110 for the base EX trim and $33,760 for the EX-L model. The CR-V Hybrid starts at $32,450 for the Sport model and $38,600 for the Sport Touring trim. AWD is a $1,500 option on all by the Sport Touring trim, which has standard AWD.

When can you order 2023 CR

2023 CR-V Hybrid available October 2022. Hybrid powertrain standard on Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid. 2023 CR-V Hybrid available October 2022.