The all-new 2023 Honda CR-V success in compact SUV category is well documented, with the CR-V typically earning first- or second-place finishes in annual compact SUV sales since the CR-V debuted in 1997. That kind of sustained success has made the CR-V the best-selling SUV, in terms of total U.S. sales, over the past 25 years.

The new hybrid drivetrain starts with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine aided by a pair of electric motors to produce 204 horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque (at a highly-accessible 2,000 rpm). This makes the new hybrid version the most powerful CR-V ever, and gives it a towing capacity of 1,000 pounds. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) sends power to either the front wheels or all four, with all-wheel drive optional across the model line and standard on the top-end CR-V Sport Touring trim. A Sport trim is also offered with this hybrid drivetrain, imparting a sense of performance on the hybrid models.