Honda CR-V (2023) Unveiled


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Honda is about to launch the all-new CR-V for the 2023 model year, and the company is slowly teasing the refreshed crossover. A new teaser shows off the interior for the first time and it looks quite familiar, and Honda says we will get “more details” on July 12.
The lone photo provides a stellar look at the CR-V’s new cabin, but anyone who has seen the new Civic won’t be surprised. The two interiors look similar, but there are differences between them. The 2023 CR-V features the same general layout, with the infotainment screen sitting above the dash-spanning mesh that cleverly conceals the HVAC vents.

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There are differences in the center console. The shift lever has switched orientation, with a bank of buttons positioned next to it. The cup holders located in the Civic’s center console are gone, now likely hiding in front of the armrest and out of view of the CR-V teaser photo. Other differences include a tweaked dash top with larger vents and restyled door panels.

The 2023 CR-V might not have a radically different interior compared to the Civic, but it is a significant step up from the previous-generation CR-V. The new crossover will also receive a major exterior design change that looks to tone down the model’s frumpier styling with something a bit more mature and refined-looking. The model the US receives could look different with a unique grille and other tweaks compared to the CR-V available to the rest of the world.

Powertrain details remain under wraps, but we know that the company plans to launch a hybrid version alongside the gas-powered one. The Civic powertrain lineup will likely be the one that powers the new CR-V, but we expect some tweaks. Last month, Honda launched the Civic e:HEV hybrid that delivers 181 horsepower (135 kilowatts).

Honda will launch the new 2023 CR-V this summer, which officially started this week, but the company has not announced an official debut date. However, the company did say that we will get more details on July 12, which could be another teaser or something more. Honda has staggered the rollout of new vehicles, showing off the design before diving into the technical stuff later.

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New 2023 Honda CR-V arrives with hybrid power debutes

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Honda has given its CR-V SUV a facelift, revealed for the US market ahead of an anticipated arrival in the UK next year with some spec changes. The sixth-generation version of the brand's mid-sized SUV sports a cleaner design, refreshed underpinnings and a new hybrid powertrain to take the fight to the Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4 and Hyundai Tucson.

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Based on a new, stiffer platform, the CR-V has a longer wheelbase and wider front and rear tracks than before, with Honda promising superior ride, handling and refinement to the outgoing car. Outside, the new CR-V adopts the firm’s new, simplified design language - albeit with a few rugged touches.

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A large front grille takes centre stage at the front, which features a hexagonal mesh pattern and blends into a pair of LED headlamps. The front bumper is clad in black plastic body protection and silver trim, which extends to the wheel arches and side sills. The rest of the design is largely fuss-free, with a single sharp shoulder crease along the flanks and a subtle roof spoiler, with more chunky body protection at the rear.

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The larger dimensions have liberated more boot space and an extra 1.5cm of legroom, while Honda has reconfigured the A-pillars and door mirrors to improve outward visibility. The interior draws heavily from the new Civic hatchback, borrowing that car’s overall dash layout with a strip of honeycomb mesh spanning the dashboard and a set of physical climate controls.

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The new CR-V takes a significant leap in terms of tech. There’s a 7-inch digital instrument panel behind the steering wheel and a revamped infotainment setup, centering around a dashboard mounted touchscreen. This runs Honda’s own tile-based UI, although Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also available. A 7-inch screen is fitted as standard, with a larger 9-inch unit optional.

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A wireless smartphone charging pad is standard on more expensive models in the US, although exact equipment levels for the UK remain unknown - a European market reveal will come later down the line. Still, there’s a smattering of USB ports for charging mobile devices and a 12-speaker Bose stereo, which could make its way to high-spec cars in Europe.

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Under the bonnet, the CR-V is fitted with a hybrid powertrain derived from the eleventh-generation Civic, which combines a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors to produce 201bhp. That’s 20bhp more than the Civic - useful given the CR-V’s additional bulk - although power figures may differ slightly for the UK version.

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Honda claims that the car’s CVT gearbox can mimic conventional gear changes to avoid constant high revs under acceleration, with the car topping out at 115mph. The new CR-V is also available with a pure-petrol option in the US, but this won’t be available in the UK, where we expect a brand new plug-in hybrid option to join the line-up instead.

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Hill descent control and a new ‘Snow’ driving mode should give the CR-V added ability in slippery conditions, and the car is equipped with Honda's latest suite of driver assist systems. These include traffic jam assist, low speed braking control, traffic sign recognition and a slicker adaptive cruise control system.

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News credit: Autoexpress
 

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