2020 Honda CR-V

MSRP range

$25,050 - $34,750

It is not surprising to see why the 2020 Honda CR-V is one of Honda's best-selling cars. It is well-designed, practical, and refined. Besides, it also provides one of the biggest cargo bays in its class.

 

What's new

- The 2020 Honda CR-V is a part of the fifth-gen CR-V introduced for 2017

- The exterior styling has been revised

 

Pros

- Thoughtful and plentiful areas of storage

- Manoeuvres corners very well and is comfortable to ride

 

Cons

- The towing capability is average at best.

- The touchscreen does not have a tuning knob and is not easy to operate.

 

Price Range: $25,050 - $34,750

Pointcom Rating: 8.2 / 10

The 2020 Honda CR-V features a couple of fuel-efficient powertrains. One of them is a hybrid. These help it to give a direct challenge to its main opponent, the Toyota RAV4. All 2020 Honda CR-V have tech features that consumers want, and they also come entirely equipped with many creature comforts. The 2020 Honda CR-V will also appeal to family-focused buyers as it has great crash-test ratings. The complaints are rare. They are basically about the 2020 Honda CR-V's average acceleration in many scenarios. But if you are an average consumer who is going to drive primarily on city roads, you will not find that much of an issue for your use case.

 

Interior Build

The 2020 Honda CR-V interior is very luxurious and stylish. This creates a comfortable and relaxing ambiance inside the car. The 2020 Honda CR-V interior has a good layout and quality materials that gel very well together for a modern feel and look. There is a great balance of brushed-satin finishes, chromed plastic, and faux-wood accents in the 2020 Honda CR-V interior of the Touring version. The front seats are nicely sculpted and very supportive. They hug the passengers at the right places. The 2020 Honda CR-V earns high marks in luggage space and cargo volume. It has also included useful and user-friendly equipment. You can fit nearly ten carry-on suitcases comfortably behind the rear seat. You can also fold the back seat flat. Thus, the 2020 Honda CR-V gives luggage space that can be considered to be the best-in-class.

 

Utility 

The 2020 Honda CR-V performs pleasantly well in the department of build quality. Trim inserts and flowing interior panels go very nicely together. So do the steering wheel and leather seats on the higher trims. All the trims are now fitted with turbocharged engines by default. So, the 2020 Honda CR-V gets great marks for overall value in this review. Honda gives a three-year limited warranty and a five-year powertrain warranty that are the usual for this class. Roadside assistance is also present for the complete duration of the limited warranty.

 

Technological Changes 

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility are present on every trim except the LX. Streaming audio and Bluetooth connectivity are present on every 2020 Honda CR-V. There are more USB ports in the higher trims. This includes two ports in the rear. The navigation display is clear to read. But the voice controls are a little cumbersome, and the touch screen menus feel a tad sluggish. There is also a good amount of safety equipment. All 2020 Honda CR-Vs come with forward collision warning with automatic braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and lane-keeping assist. The collision monitoring system does send alerts that are not required in dense traffic. Still, the systems are helpful and do their job well.

 

Driving Experience 

The turbocharged engine gives rapid acceleration. This is true whether you need to increase the speed for a highway pass or leave a traffic light. The 2020 Honda CR-V went to 60 miles per hour in more than seven seconds in the test. Also, when it is time to slow down the car, the brakes are very easy to control. The 2020 Honda CR-V has a great balance between ride quality and handling. Road irregularities such as mid-corner bumps do not upset it. You can easily go up a curvy road without causing any trouble to your passengers. A great contributor to this is the steering wheel of the 2020 Honda CR-V. It is quite precise and gives the driver a good feel of the road.

 

Comfort Factor 

The driver's seat is made in such a way that drivers of all sizes will be comfortable. The back seat is suitable for long rides too. The 2020 Honda CR-V is untroubled and settled over nearly all kinds of surfaces. Impacts are felt only once, and that is it. There is a good amount of tire sidewall to take care of the bumps. This results in a smooth ride.

 

Conclusion 

The 2020 Honda CR-V is a very good small SUV. It has good performance, a comfortable ride, sufficient features, exceptional functionality, and great storage space. And to wrap it up, it can be availed at a very competitive cost for its segment.

 

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