View Photos of the 2023 Honda CR-V EX-L
2023 Honda CR-V EX-L exterior and interior photos.
The CR-V is new for the 2023 model year, and while most eyes are on the SUV's fancier hybrid trims, the lower trims and the turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four deserve some attention too. With some extra weight in tow, it might be a little pokier than before, but there's still a lot to like.
The CR-V EX-L relies on a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder.
The engine is more or less carryover, boasting the same 190 horsepower and 179 pound-feet of torque as before.
A continuously variable transmission is standard, and while front-wheel drive is on offer, our test car sends power to all four.
In our testing, the new CR-V with the old 1.5-liter isn't as sprightly as the previous model, adding 0.7 second in the sprint to 60 mph.
Despite worse performance figures, EPA-estimated fuel economy remains unchanged, with our test car estimated to achieve 27 mpg city and 32 mpg highway.
The CR-V also proves quieter than before, thanks to more insulation in its body.
The CR-V EX-L doesn't quite match the handling chops of a Mazda CX-5, but it's not far off. However, we'd probably opt for the stiffer hybrid variant if we wanted some extra hustle.
While the powertrain may not have captivated us, everything else about the CR-V experience is so polished that this new model once again earned a 10Best award this year.
Fun fact: This new CR-V has the same wheelbase as the first-generation Honda Pilot.
Keep scrolling to check out more pictures of the 2023 Honda CR-V EX-L.
2023 Honda CR-V EX-L
2023 Honda CR-V EX-L
2023 Honda CR-V EX-L
2023 Honda CR-V EX-L
2023 Honda CR-V EX-L
2023 Honda CR-V EX-L
2023 Honda CR-V EX-L
2023 Honda CR-V EX-L
2023 Honda CR-V EX-L
2023 Honda CR-V EX-L
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