Sep 13, 2022 at 12:43pm ET
Honda dropped the LX trim from the CR-V lineup, making the EX the entry-level model for 2023. This comes with a price increase as Honda has released pricing information for the redesigned compact crossover. The 2023 Honda CR-V will start at $32,355 [all prices include the $1,245 destination charge], up from the $28,045 starting cost of the 2022 CR-V LX.
The entry-level EX trim is available with either front- or all-wheel drive, with the AWD starting at $33,855 over the two-wheel-drive variant. The two trims get their power from Honda’s 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, which pairs with a continuously variable transmission. It produces 190 horsepower [141 kilowatts] and 179 pound-feet [242 Newton-meters] of torque.
| Trim | Price [incl. $1,245 Destination Charge] |
| EX [2WD] | $32,355 |
| EX [AWD] | $33,855 |
| Sport [2WD] | $33,695 |
| Sport [4WD] | $35,195 |
| EX-L [2WD] | $35,005 |
| EX-L [4WD] | $36,505 |
| Sport Touring [AWD] | $39,845 |
The Sport trim overlaps with the EX, starting at $33,695 for the front-wheel-drive variant. Those who want AWD will have to pay $35,195, with both Sport trims packing a 2.0-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain. The setup produces 204 hp [152 kW] and 247 lb-ft [334 Nm] of torque. The Sport models also receive gloss black exterior accents, rectangular exhaust finishers, and 18-inch wheels. Inside, Honda dresses up the interior with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.
Honda will also offer the CR-V in a pair of EX-L trims. The front-wheel-drive version starts at $35,005, while the AWD commands a $36,505 starting price. Sitting at the top of the CR-V lineup is the Sport Touring trim, an all-wheel-drive hybrid that starts at $39,845. It comes with 19-inch wheels, a 12-speaker Bose premium sound system, and WiFi hotspot capability.
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Every new 2023 CR-V goes on sale with Honda Sensing, the company’s suite of driver-assistant technologies, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. For the first time, Honda will also pack hill descent control into the CR-V.
The sixth-generation 2023 Honda CR-V will go on sale later this month, with the turbocharged models hitting dealer lots on September 22. Sales for the hybrid-powered CR-V will begin sometime in October.
Gallery: 2023 Honda CR-V
Source: Honda
The introduction of a new vehicle generation gives an automaker the opportunity to redo the lineup, trimming some fat and ensuring there isn't a paralyzing amount of choice on offer. Honda did exactly that with the 2023 CR-V, bringing better-equipped trims to the forefront and simplifying the whole lineup.
Honda this week announced pricing for the 2023 CR-V. A base CR-V EX with front-wheel drive and a 1.5-liter turbocharged I4 making 190 horsepower and 179 pound-feet of torque will set you back $32,355, including the mandatory $1,245 destination charge. That's a far cry from the 2022 base model's price of $28,035, but that LX trim is dead and gone; comparing it to the 2022 EX's price of $30,555 is a bit more appropriate, but the 2023 model gets a price hike nevertheless. The only other gas-only CR-V on offer is the EX-L, which will cost $35,005, which is only a few hundred bucks higher than the previous generation.
The CR-V Hybrid's lineup hasn't been slimmed, but it's been renamed. All hybrids now carry Sport badging, with the base FWD Sport hybrid costing $33,695 including destination, which is about $400 more than the outgoing 2022 base EX hybrid. The top-trim Sport Touring hybrid costs $39,845, which is $800 higher than the 2022 hybrid's top trim. The hybrid is peppier, with its 2.0-liter I4 and electric motor producing a net 204 hp and 247 lb-ft.
Adding all-wheel drive will incur an additional $1,500 bump on all trims, except the Sport Touring hybrid, where it's standard. You can take a look at the chart below to explore the full range of pricing and EPA fuel economy estimates for the 2023 Honda CR-V lineup.
2023 Honda CR-V pricing and fuel economy
| 1.5-liter I4 | $32,355 | 28 / 34 / 30 |
| 1.5-liter I4 | $33,855 | 27 / 32 / 29 |
| 2.0-liter hybrid | $33,695 | 43/ 36 / 40 |
| 2.0-liter hybrid | $35,195 | 40 / 34 / 37 |
| 1.5-liter I4 | $35,005 | 28 / 34 / 30 |
| 1.5-liter I4 | $36,505 | 27 / 32 / 29 |
| 2.0-liter hybrid | $39,845 | 40 / 34 / 37 |