2022 Honda CR-V

　　

Honda CR-V Video Shorts

by zzdcar Test Team

　　

2022 Honda CR-V Review

byReese CountsVehicle Test Editor

　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.

　　This latest-generation Honda CR-V debuted for the 2017 model year, meaning it's one of the oldest small SUVs on the market. And yet Honda has somehow come up with such a compelling overall package that the CR-V is still one of our top recommendations. Whether it's space, comfort, driver enjoyment or value, the Honda pretty much has you covered with the CR-V.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$125/mo  for CR-V LX

　　CR-V LX

　　LX 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $26,800 MSRPLX 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $28,300 MSRPSpecial Edition 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $28,000 MSRPSpecial Edition 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $29,500 MSRPEX 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $29,310 MSRPEX 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $30,810 MSRPEX-L 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $31,900 MSRPEX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) (Most Popular) - $33,400 MSRPTouring 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $36,600 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　Other than the Touring trim adding standard all-wheel drive, the 2022 Honda CR-V is pretty much unchanged. That's hardly a bad thing, all things considered. The CR-V does face off against some other compelling small SUVs. The redesigned Nissan Rogue and Hyundai Tucson offer great value, for example, and the Mazda CX-5 stands out with its sleek styling and pleasing performance. Which one to get? Check out our CR-V Expert Rating below to help you decide.

　　

What's it like to live with?

The current CR-V was hugely impressive when it made its debut, so zzdcar purchased one for our long-term test fleet. We racked up more than 40,000 miles before it left our hands, and you can read all about what it was like to own. Note that while Honda has made some updates since we tested that 2017 CR-V, most of our impressions still apply for 2022.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Great

　　8.1

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.0/10

　　How does the CR-V drive? The CR-V's turbocharged engine provides quick acceleration compared to other small SUVs with base engines. In our testing, our all-wheel-drive CR-V sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds. Thrilling? No, but it's more than adequate for the day-to-day commute. We're generally not fans of continuously variable automatic transmissions because of their awkward power delivery, but the CR-V's is an exception, delivering a fairly natural response in most situations.

　　The CR-V's steering and handling are also standouts. You'll have confidence piloting this SUV around turns. Steering is precise and connected while body motions are nicely controlled, which is something your passengers will appreciate.

　　

Comfort

8.0/10

　　How comfortable is the CR-V? The CR-V's ride is quiet and smooth. You might notice some wind and tire noise, even the occasional engine revs when accelerating, but it's nothing out of the ordinary. The CR-V is comfortable on rougher road surfaces too. That's the case even in the Touring trim, which has the larger 19-inch wheels and shorter (less cushy) tire sidewalls.

　　The front seats provide good support and comfort for long drives. The rear seats are also decently comfortable and have a small amount of available recline to the seatback. As for the automatic climate control system, we've found it doesn't always maintain the precise temperature you've set, which can be annoying. However, the rear center vents will help ensure backseat passengers get a share of the airflow.

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