2025 Honda CR-V #0001

The price of the 2025 Honda CR-V starts at $31,450 and goes up to $36,350 depending on the trim and options.

The CR-V LX, EX, and EX-L are all gas-only models. The Sport, Sport-L, and Sport Touring models come exclusively with the hybrid powertrain, and these are what we'd recommend most. Of the nonhybrid models, we'd choose the EX-L for its generous list of equipment. It comes with leather upholstery, a power tailgate, and a larger touchscreen, among other features.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

Behind the CR-V's upright grille is a standard 190-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder. It pairs with a CVT and either front- or all-wheel drive. This setup is standard on the LX, EX, and EX-L models. Every CR-V has hill-descent control that helps modulate the compact SUV's speed on steep or slippery declines when traveling at low speeds. Most models are fitted with a set of 18-inch wheels. While it lacks the handling thrills we love in the Mazda CX-50 and the Volkswagen Tiguan, the new CR-V provides a smooth ride and enough moxie to avoid being boring.

0–60-MPH Times

At our test track, the nonhybrid EX-L needed 8.1 seconds to get to 60 mph, making it a bit sluggish for its class and a few ticks slower than the hybrid model. The transmission also causes the engine to drone noisily under hard acceleration.

Towing and Payload Capacity

The Honda CR-V can tow up to 1500 pounds when equipped with optional towing accessories.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The CR-V's nonhybrid powertrain provides competitive fuel economy. The front-wheel-drive CR-V with the turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder gets EPA estimates of 28 mpg city and 34 mpg highway, and opting for all-wheel drive drops those numbers a bit. On our real-world 75-mph highway fuel economy route, an all-wheel-drive EX-L registered 31 mpg. For more information about the CR-V's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

The CR-V's handsome interior design is highlighted by a honeycomb-textured insert spanning most of the dash, discreetly hiding the air vents. The steering wheel frames a partially digital gauge cluster with an analog speedometer and a 7.0-inch display that allows the driver to swap between different informational menus. Honda says the front seats are designed to decrease driver fatigue on long trips and that the new CR-V's driving position has been improved. Between the front-seat passengers is a large center console bin, and behind them are reclining back seats with an extra 0.6 inch of rear legroom compared with the outgoing CR-V. There are 39 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row with the adjustable load floor in its lowest position.