All-new from the ground up, funkier, safer, and more fun to drive, the 2017 Honda CR-V now has a starting price in the United States. To roll into the dealer lots on December 21, 2016, the compact crossover in its cheapest flavor will set you back $25,045 plus $900 on top of that for the ever-present destination charge.
All models in the lineup come with a continuously variable transmission, something that doesn’t help at all with the CR-V soccer mom stigmata. If fuel economy is what you’re after, front-wheel-drive models from the EX upward boast 28 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined. The least fuel-efficient CR-V is the LX AWD, which makes do with 25, 31, and 27 mpg.
Compared to the old-gen 2016 model year, the CR-V is $200 more in LX configuration, whereas the popular EX has been upped by $580. Be it the entry-level LX or the range-topping Touring, all-wheel-drive commands a $1,300 premium. On the output front, the LX ships with a freely aspirated 2.4-liter inline-4 with 184 horsepower and 189 lb-ft of torque. EX, EX-L, and Touring models go turbo with a 1.5-liter engine borrowed from the Civic, with 190 ponies and 179 lb-ft of get-up-and-go available from 2,000 to 5,000 rpm.
For 2017, the CR-V prides itself on best-in-class space efficiency, whatever that means in Honda's jargon. Still, if we take the ruler out and start measuring, it all becomes clear. Interior volume is up by 1.8 cubic feet, hauling is made easier by an additional 9.8 inches in terms of cargo bay length over the former CR-V, while rear legroom increases by 2.1 inches.
To be produced at three plants in North America, the 2017 Honda CR-V boasts available features that include a 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system enhanced by Android OS. Another plus point is something the former CR-V lacked: a physical volume knob. Key comfort features are represented by 8-way power driver’s seat with 4-way power lumbar support, rear USB charging ports for the kids on longer journeys, as well as dual-zone climate control.
From the EX upward, all Honda CR-V models are equipped with Honda Sensing. In detail, that’s a suite of safety features comprising of lane-departure warning, pre-collision braking, and adaptive cruise control.
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