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The new 2023 CR-V looks great! Has a nice blocky shape -finally a car that does NOT look like an egg! Cut down to 4 trims and looks like the Hybrid will have a nice powertrain.
I'm a little worried about them bringing a high-demand vehicle to the market with the chip, supply chain and staff shortages.
I'm not a fan of the "infotainment" screen moved to the top of the dash. Looks like a potential visibility problem? Plus, a big 'ol volume knob placed on the flat screen? Would have been better to have the entire screen flat.
Lastly, the A/C vents look interesting, but when it's 115F here in Phoenix I need to be able to turn all of them to full blast on me. Those vents better be able to move!
Reviews have generally been quite positive, though in terms of typical top line aspects like appearance and engine power, the changes are modest. Styling is a little classier and a bit more butch.
The 2023 model is a little larger in overall length, wheelbase and width, and has more tech that comes standard. The structure and subframes are stronger and stiffer, which should offer improvements in safety, handling, noise, vibration and harshness. Spring rates are up 15% as well, which should improve manners under load. The driving experience is described as more refined. The hybrid system has been refined as well and Honda has said they want to increase hybrid sales.
I have had a 2023 CRV/Hybrid Sport for about a month now. I just love it. Did not want to pay the extra money for the Touring model. The only negative is that the engine noise is somewhat loud when it starts up to recharge the battery at speeds under 45. At freeway speed you don't notice it.
We are getting 36.5 MPG in the first month. I expect that to rise as the computer learns our driving habits.
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