--- title: "The 2017 Honda CR-V: Quick Car Review" description: "Say what you will about the Compact Crossover: America gets what America wants." date: "2017-06-06" modified: "2017-06-07" authors: - name: "Edouard Portelette" job_title: "SVP, GENERAL MANAGER OF THE FOUNDRY" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/edouard-portelette" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/11165/the-2017-honda-cr-v-quick-car-review" categories: - "Car Reviews" - "Honda CR-V" - "Honda Reviews" tags: - "compact" - "CR-V" - "honda" - "new cars" - "News" - "quick review" - "suv/crossover" --- # The 2017 Honda CR-V: Quick Car Review ![]() *\www.thedrive.com* Honda sold 4 million of this monster-hit compact crossover Honda CR-V in the last two decades, and the new 4th generation is battling neck and neck every month with the Nissan Rogue for top-selling crossover SUV in the United States. To stay in the hunt, Honda is introducing a fully redesigned model in 2017, sitting on a new chassis, with two engine options. We tested the Touring trim, with the new turbocharged 1.5-liter turbo inline-4, with AWD and a smooth and competent Continuously Variable Transmission all around NYC and an overnight trip to the Poconos. Honda’s latest CR-V wants to be many things to many people, targeting weekend warriors, families, and action-y urban getaway types (like me). Despite the diffuse goals, the CR-V does all things surprisingly well. That is the appeal of compact crossover: It has some room, is easy to get in and out of, and can adapt to your paddleboard if need be. Unlike most minivans, the CR-V maintains something like a cool factor. It looks pretty good. Well, we think it does, anyway. The new Honda CR-V is good looking, has a modern, unfussy design, and an option set of 17- or 18-inch aluminum wheels, making for an overall more aggressive look than its predecessor and most of the competition. ## The Pros - The Honda CR-V is easy to drive. It's predictable and unfussy. With the CR-V, all is right in the world. - If you're toting kids around (well, two of them, at least), you probably have no complaints about cleaning up after them or having enough space for all their stuff. - The new turbocharged engine leapfrogged the old 2.5-liter in power. Well played, Honda engineers. - The Touring trim interior tends toward elegant-on-a-budget. It's not luxury, but the little touches—a splash of faux-wood here, some deep and leather seats there—go a long way. - Great MPG, even within this competitive category. - It's reasonably priced at under $33k. ## The Cons - Hey look, a crossover! The turbo engine doesn't exactly blow your wig off, so we can only assume the base LX engine will be be even less impressive. - Competitor's infotainment systems in this segment offer an 8.0-inch touchscreen; the CR-V’s is only 7.0-inch. ## Scale of 1 to 5: - Performance: 3 - Comfort: 4 - Luxury: 4 - Hauling people: 4 - Hauling stuff: 4 - Curb appeal: 3.5 - “Wow” factor: 3 - **Overall****: 4.1** ## The Bottom Line: Let's face it: America loves the compact crossover. I often question their reason d’être in a manufacturer line-up. I know, I know: it's a top-selling category and the fastest growing segment, but what the hell is wrong with a sedan? Well, for starters, the sedan isn't high enough of the road anymore. And it doesn't haul as much gear. America wants what America wants. ## By the Numbers - Price (as tested): $32,395 - Powertrain: 1.5-liter Turbo, 4 cylinder, AWD, Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) - Fuel Economy: Up to 28 city / 34 highway - Performance: 190 hp, 179 lb-ft of torque; 0-60 mph: 7.6 sec; top speed: 124 mph - Metric of your choice: Got them fancy wheels… ## Author Edouard has been with Time Inc. since 2011. When he is not riding his Triumph Speed Triple, he is looking for innovative strategies to grow our business. ### Author social links