2024 Honda CR-V Consumer Reviews
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$29,128Large Guy's Review of the 2024 CR-V Hybrid
JT, 07/10/2023
2024 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)
404 of 416 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2024 CR-V Sport Touring for a week now, with over 600 miles on it. I have driven mostly highway (55+mph) in the past week. Here is my honest review as a larger person: I am 6'5 and on the larger side. I chose the CR-V because I wanted a hybrid SUV and couldn't fit in the RAV-4 Hybrid, and I wanted a reliable vehicle so the American and Korean brands were out. In terms of room inside, the CR-V is as good as it gets. I have PLENTY of headroom and legroom. However, the seats are on the narrow/short side, so thigh support is mid at best. But 3+hr trips haven't been an issue. The belt buckles are large for some reason, so wider folk take note. The second row legroom and headroom are comparable to my relative's 2018 Toyota Highlander. And the cargo space is adequate for small families or single people. The height of the floor makes loading cargo very easy. Interior space: 8.5/10 As far as technology, I came from a 2007 Camry so this is a HUGE upgrade. Wireless Apple CarPlay works seamlessly. The backup camera is on the grainy side, and the wireless charger doesn't always work properly (iPhone 14 Pro Max for reference). The safety features are excellent, and the driving aids are marvelous. I love the (semi) hands-free driving feature on the highway with the adaptive cruise control, it saves my hands and feet from cramping on long road trips. I also love the hands-free power tailgate for when my hands are full, but I rarely use it ( I mostly see it as a gimmick to show people). Technology: 9/10 As far as driving dynamics, the acceleration from 0-60 is great, and from 40-80 is even better. The engine is incredibly smooth and the transmission is quiet and seamless. I have driven exclusively in normal mode and it has been perfect. The transition from EV to hybrid (gas engine) mode is almost undetectable. Steering is incredibly fluid and easy in small parking lots. The ride floats over road imperfections like nothing I've ever driven before, even with the 19-inch wheels. Driving dynamics: 9.5/10 Fuel economy is the main reason people buy hybrids, and the CR-V Hybrid hasn't disappointed me so far. Over the past week, I have driven mostly highway miles and I have been averaging 34.1mpg, which is the EPA rated highway mpg. The highest real-time mileage I have gotten was 56.7mpg (fresh tank of gas on a short, mostly downhill commute in B-mode), but my daily average has hovered right around 33mpg. I am very pleased with these numbers. I do not live in a crowded city, so I doubt I will reach the 40mpg city rating. No worries for me but if you are expecting RAV-4 Hybrid numbers, that and the Ford Escape Hybrid are really your only options. Their hybrid systems are MUCH different from the Honda's, but I honestly prefer the Honda system due to its refinement and smooth, quiet operation. If your daily commute requires you to drive 55+mph, just know your mpg will be closer to the 34mpg rating rather than the 40mpg city rating. Interestingly though, I have been driving between 55-65mph and the car will switch to EV mode, which really improves fuel economy. I have found that the perfect speeds to drive for maximum fuel economy are 15-30mph and 55-65mph. Overall, it is an excellent experience in my opinion. Fuel Economy: 9/10 Overall, I LOVE this car. For $41k, I am not sure if you can get much of a better overall package. Sure, I do wish it had cooled front seats and a 360-degree camera, but I have found that these features are nice but unnecessary for most people like me. A few more small things: 1. The air conditioning is excellent, even with the all-black interior in 90-degree heat. I find my hands freezing often. 2. Do not get the Honda OEM all-weather floor mats, they have no coverage and dealers are charging insane markups for accessories. Buy Smartliners like I did, $230 for first+second row all-weather floor liners and a cargo mat. Love them and definitely worth it. 3. The rear doors open 90-degrees so be aware that it's easier to ding cars in tight parking spaces. 4. Heated steering wheel and heated seats work amazingly, and heat up quick. 5. Be aware of the gloss-black trim EVERYWHERE in the Sport Touring, it collects dust, fingerprints, and can scratch easily. 6. The interior design and feel is almost comparable to a luxury vehicle. The leather seats and steering wheel feel 10X better than any Toyota I've been in (and I've been in them all - new and used). Lastly, don't believe anyone who says they are getting anything below 30mpg in their 2023-24 CR-V Hybrid. They HAVE to be flooring it and driving 15+mph over the speed limit everywhere. If you drive it like normal, you should see great MPGs. If you drive it specifically to squeeze out maximum MPG, you likely will. If this is on your list of cars you are looking at, consider it more, especially if you are tall. Larger folk, take note of the small seats. Overall rating: 9.5/10
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An excellent overall small SUV
JMartinez, 12/22/2023
2024 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)
30 of 30 people found this review helpful
I bought the Hybrid L model with all-wheel drive. I am very happy with it. It is smooth, comfortable and quiet. Was able to fit luggage for 4 adults and a set of golf clubs in the back. The back seat area is spacious. Back seats do recline which is a plus. Equipped with radar assist cruise and lane keep assist it make driving long trips easier. Although I miss the power of my v6 Accord, the CRV has plenty of pep for daily driving. This vehicle is perfect for a small family trying to save money on gas. I only have a couple of complaints. The vehicle has no spare, just a repair kit. Many hybrids are like this. My gas mileage is only in the 32-34 range even though I drive a good mix city and highway. Way less than 40 mpg.
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One Big Eye short of perfection
Hal R, 02/17/2024
2024 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)
39 of 40 people found this review helpful
I traded in a Subaru CrossTrek Plug-in Hybrid that went 18 miles on a 5-hour charge. There are many things I like about the CR-V Hybrid. But the car seems to have one big flaw: The electronic eye that controls the automatic forward braking system and lane departure system suddenly stopped working 10 days after I got the car. This is a relatively common problem with the car because this part is in such short supply that if it comes in on time I will have waited a month for it. It's backordered and none of the half-dozen dealers in the Boston-Providence corridor has any. To be clear: without this electric eye, I can still drive the car just fine. Until 2020 I never had any of these safety features on a car. But it's still annoying to have this happen in my first 10 days of ownership. Other than that, compared to the Subaru Crosstrek here is what I think is better; 1. Ride; Suspension and handling are better. Smoother. Like other Honda I've driven it seems to glide over the road. 2. Interior space: probably close to 50% more. It's 5 inches wider and 8 inches longer and the back storage area is huge. The CrossTrek had a large battery that took away about 40% of the storage space in that area making three suitcases the maximum it could hold. 3. Drivers'controls. So much easier and more intuitive to figure out that I got the hang of controls in the Honda within a week that I never figured out in the Subaru 4. I got the midrange Sport L model: it has many of the features others complain about not having in the Sport. 5. All seats including the driver 6-way control seat are extremely comfortable and adjustable. The rear seat is also roomy and comfortable and you can lean it back on long drives. But as your reviewer said, using the latch that releases the seat is awkward. 6. There are enough cupholders and the console between the front seats is cavernous and raised to a good height for leaning elbows. However, the glove box is surprisingly tiny and doesn't have an interior light. 7. I've been getting almost 33 mpg in driving that is about. 70% highway and 30% city.
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Not the Honda I remember
Adrian Irving, 05/14/2024
2024 Honda CR-V EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
60 of 63 people found this review helpful
Purchased a new 2024 CR-V in October 2023. Prior to 500 miles on the vehicle, it had a dead battery while in a heated garage. Got it started, died again while my wife was at work. Dealership had the car over 30 days to determine that it was a faulty battery. Replaced battery in January. Here I am in May, with a dead CR-V with less than 2k on the odometer. Dealer is booked until July….. I hope my kind of experiences are rare, but I can guarantee I will not be buying another Honda vehicle.
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Nice design, but awkward too.
Honda Lover, 11/15/2023
2024 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)
159 of 172 people found this review helpful
2024 Honda CRV Sport Touring. Here's what I like: 1. remote start to warm up or cool your car 2. tons of safety & warning features 3. roomy interiors 4. cool LED lights. even the inside car handles have LED lights. 5. smooth ride even when I run over some small pot holes 6. I get average 34 mpg because I drive mostly on highways. 7. auto-wipers (it's able to detect rain & will adjust wiper speed automatically. This could be good or bad. You can adjust the sensitivity of it by turning the knob). 8. auto headlights (you can change the sensitivity of this if the lights go on too soon when its not even that dark yet. i set mine to minimum). Here's what I don't like: 1. The window washer fluid squirts from top of the wiper blades, so it doesn't clean the window that effectively. In my other cars, I would squirt the fluid as the wipers are going up & down. With this CRV, it will only squirt when the wipers go back up. Hopefully the hose doesn't freeze during the winter months. 2. To change the cabin air filter, the whole glove box needs to come off (in previous models, the glove box would drop down low enough to take out the cabin filter). 3. The display screen on the main console takes few seconds to a minute to load. 4. No pocket behind the driver's seat, but the passenger seat has it. 5. When I backup the car, it would make a weird whirly sound. 6. The front seats are not ventilated. Toyota RAV4 has it, but not Honda. 7. no spare tire b/c they put the hybrid battery in that space. I think they could of move the hybrid battery to like underneath the rear passenger seats. They give you an emergency tire kit to patch up a hole in your tire, but who really knows how to do that? 8. the wireless phone charger is terrible design. once you make a sharp turn, your phone going to slide right off the charging pad. 9. no audio source button on the steering wheel to switch from FM to AM to USB. You have touch the main display to change audio. If you have GPS map on the display, you going have to go back to Home screen to change the audio. Some other things you should know about: 1. don't rely on the speed limit display on your dashboard. this car is suppose to read speed limit signs, but sometimes it displays the wrong number. I was on a street where speed limit is 25 mph, but the car was showing 50! 2. The blind spot warning needs some tweaking. When changing lane on multi-lane highway, the car beeps on cars that are like 2 lanes over, but there's no car on the lane you want to switch to. I always check to make sure its clear to change lanes, but I get little panic when my car beeps for no reason. 3. One time I was reversing, my car was beeping for no reason. There's no objects behind me and no car coming. I look at my display and it was showing object warning in front of the car (it was bunch of trees). Why it warning about stuff in front of the car when I'm going in reverse? 4. the headlight switch cannot stay on "off" position. It will always go back to "auto" position. 5. The booklet manual says recommend fuel is 87 Octane above (which is regular gas). But the online manual says 91 Octane (or premium) is recommended. I ask Honda to clarify & they say premium is recommended, but its ok to fill it up with regular. I'm like what's that suppose to mean?
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