Turbo four-cylinder or gas-electric hybrid drivetrain
Continuously variable automatic transmission
Automatic emergency braking standard
The Good
Large cargo area
Gas mileage, especially hybrid
Roomy backseat
Steering feel
More console storage than class norm
Interior quality
The Bad
Off-the-line acceleration
Firm ride
Touchscreen size, cluttered menus
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto still not standard
No 360-degree camera system
What Is the 2022 Honda CR-V? The five-seat CR-V is Honda’s entry in the compact SUV class. It’s available with front- or all-wheel drive and is powered by a standard 190-horsepower, turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that works with a continuously variable automatic transmission. The all-wheel-drive-only CR-V Hybrid features two electric motors and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that make 212 hp total. Competitors include the Nissan Rogue, Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4.
The Honda CR-V Hybrid offers 19.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind its backseat, according to Cars.com’s cargo measurements. You can see how it scored in our Car Seat Check here.
What’s New on the 2022 Honda CR-V? All-wheel drive is now standard on the Touring trim level.
What Features in the 2022 Honda CR-V Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
Automatic climate control
5-inch multimedia screen
Bluetooth streaming audio
Fabric seating surfaces
Forward collision warning
Automatic emergency braking
Lane-keeping assist
Adaptive cruise control
Automatic high-beam headlights
Available features include:
Power moonroof
Power liftgate
Heated steering wheel
Heated front seats
Leather-trimmed seats
7-inch touchscreen multimedia system
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity
Satellite radio
Navigation
Wireless device charging
Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert
Should I Buy the 2022 Honda CR-V? The CR-V is one of the more spacious choices among compact SUVs, with a well-finished interior and good fuel economy. It comes with a competitive assortment of advanced safety features, and an available fuel-sipping hybrid powertrain is a plus. But you’ll have to step up from the base LX trim to get a touchscreen multimedia system and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
