CrossoverHonda37% by Neofiliac Team67% by External Reviewers

Honda CR-V 5 facelift

Compact Crossover

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Product Overview

Honda CR-V Mk5 facelift is a compact crossover in production from 2019. It is available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.5 to 2.0 liters.
Compared to the pre-facelift, very little cosmetic updates have been introduced. Notably, many engines were dropped.
Rare in its class, the CR-V has independent suspensions all around.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 37%
Pros
  • Some offroad capabilities
  • Good reliability record
Cons
  • CVT
  • Boring styling
  • Only available with small engines

What external reviewers found

External score 67%
Pros
  • Good fuel efficiency
  • Excellent infotainment
  • Good fuel economy
  • Decent infotainment system
Cons
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Poor rear-seat visibility
  • Lack of cargo space
  • Unimpressive engine
  • Lackluster infotainment system

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Specifications

1.5i AWD1.5i2.0 Hybrid AWD

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External Reviews

autoexpress[1]

Reviewer score 66% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from autoexpress have found:
The Honda CR-V was one of the first compact SUVs for sale in 1995. Since then it has been a hugely popular model around the world. In the UK it hasn't quite had the success that it's achieved in other markets. The fifth generation model arrived in 2018. It has a number of significant changes, including a hybrid drive system. Prices start from just under £27,000, and top-of-the-range EX models nudging around £38,000.
Pros
  • Competitively priced
  • High-quality interior
Cons
  • No diesel option
  • Expensive compared to rivals

cnet[2]

Reviewer score 73% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from cnet have found:
Honda's compact SUV is remarkably comfortable, riding on 235/60R18 tires. Chassis tuning is likely the CR-V's most impressive feat. While it's not as sporty as the Mazda CX-5, it's among one of the tighter-handling small crossovers.
Pros
  • Well-damped ride
  • Comfortable ride
  • Decent infotainment system
Cons
  • No Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Not as sporty as rivals

digitaltrends[3]

Reviewer score 71% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from digitaltrends have found:
The CR-V Hybrid is just plain nice to drive. It's not fast, but the electric motor provides a helpful shove of torque when pulling away from stops. All trim levels have standard all-wheel drive and the Honda Sensing suite of driver aids. The only thing missing is Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility.
Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Good fuel economy
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • No Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

pcmag[4]

Reviewer score 55% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from pcmag have found:
Honda relies on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for cloud-based connectivity and they're standard across the line except for the LX trim. The CR-V Hybrid loses its spare tire due to the battery placement under the rear cargo hold and replaces it with a tire repair kit. The hybrid version also switches out the shift lever for a push button gear selector.
Pros
  • Sleek interior
  • Easy to drive
  • Good fuel efficiency
Cons
  • Mediocre infotainment system
  • Lack of cargo space

References

  1. ^ Honda CR-V review. [autoexpress].
  2. ^ 2019 Honda CR-V review: Still one of the best small SUVs around. [cnet].
  3. ^ 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid first drive review: Fashionably late. [digitaltrends].
  4. ^ 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review. [pcmag].

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