2024 Honda CR-V Review| Pictures, Trims, Pricing, Reliability, Specs For The American Buyer

The Honda CR-V is one of the most popular mid-sized SUVs in the US market and is loved by enthusiasts due to its rugged design, spacious interior, technology, and reliability. The 2024 Honda CR-V adds a Sport-L trim level which is below the range-topping Sport Touring Hybrid. This SUV competes with the  Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape Subaru Forester, Mazda CX5, and  VW Tiguan.

2024 Honda CR-V Engine Options

The 2024 Honda CR-V comes with two powertrains to choose from. Non-hybrid variants are powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder while hybrid models are equipped with a 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder engine paired with two electric motors.

For a detailed insight on these two powertrains read the Honda CR-V Buyer’s Guide.

Transmission Options

All grades in the 2024 Honda CR-V use a continuous variable transmission (CVT)

 2024 Honda CR-V Trims

The 2024 Honda CR-V is available in six trim levels;

  • LX 
  • EX
  • Sport 
  • EX-L
  • Sport-L
  • Sport Touring

Read more on the 2024 Honda CR-V trims

2024 Honda CR-V Interior

The 2024 CR-V  features a clean, simple, and spacious interior that seats up to five people. The front seats are supportive with plenty of legroom and headroom for both the driver and the front passenger. The rear seats are also spacious and accommodate adults comfortably. The 2024 CR-V also comes with two complete sets of LATCH connectors for installing child safety seats.

Standard features in the 2024 CR-V include; a 7-inch touch screen, a 7-inch digital gauge cluster, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, a four-speaker audio system, a USB port, automatic climate control, push-button start, and remote keyless entry.

2024 Honda CR-V Exterior

The 2024 CRV has a modern and pretty exterior design that is way better than previous models that were hitting the market. It is now longer wider, taller, and sits on a bigger wheel base than the previous models. The front end features a not-so-traditional Honda type of grille that elevates the front of the SUV giving a sporty look. The CR-V also has LED headlights and LED fog lights. The rear end of the 2024 CRV boasts full LED tail lights, a Honda badge plus a shark fin aerial at the top.

Color options for the 2024 CR-V include; Urban grey pearl, Canyon River blue metallic, Crystal black pearl, Lunar silver metallic, Meteorite grey metallic, Platinum white pearl, and Radiant red metallic.

2024 Honda CRV Cargo Capacity

The 2024 CR-V Honda offers  39.3 cubic feet of space behind the second row. When the rear seats are folded down the cargo space expands to 76.5 cubic feet.  the hands-free power tailgate makes it easy to load items in the cargo space.

 2024 Honda CR-V Fuel Consumption

The standard 1.5L engine gets an EPA-estimated 28 mpg city and 34 mpg highway on 2WD models while AWD models deliver 27 mpg city and 32 mpg highway. 

The 2.0L hybrid powertrain gets you an EPA-estimated 43 mpg city and 36 mpg highway in front-wheel drive models. The AWD models on the other hand achieve 40 mpg city and 34 mpg highway.

 2024 Honda CR-V Fuel Tank Capacity

  •   14 gallons

2024 Honda CR-V Ground Clearance

The 2024 CR-V has a ground clearance of 7.8 inches for 2WD models while the AWD models have 8.2 inches.

2024 Honda CRV Performance

The 2024 Honda CR-V comes with two powertrains, the 1.5-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine which is paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) to power the front or all four wheels. This engine is standard on the LX, EX, and EX-L models and makes 190 hp and 179 lb-ft of torque. The Sport and Sport Touring grades are fitted with a 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder hybrid engine paired with two electric motors producing 204 hp and 247 lb-ft. This setup is paired with a lockup clutch automatic transmission which sends power to the front wheels or an available all-wheel-drive system.

In terms of handling, the 2024 Honda CR-V delivers a composed ride with the steering offering enough feedback. The brakes are strong and offer enough stopping power to bring the CR-V to a halt promptly.

The suspension system is well tuned allowing a smooth ride on and off pavements. However, there is a noticeable body roll when cornering.

 2024 Honda CRV Reliability

The Honda CR-V is generally regarded to be a reliable SUV that can serve you for many years without any major issues. According to JD Power, the 2024 CR-V has a reliability and quality rating of 80 out of 100. The 2024 CR-V comes with a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

For a detailed reliability report read the Honda CR-V Buyer’s Guide in this link.

2024 Honda CR-V Maintenance Schedule

Honda recommends CR-V owners take their vehicles for a maintenance schedule every 7,500-mile or 6-month increments, whichever comes first. At this interval, technicians should change your CR-V’s oil and change the oil filter, lubricate the throttle linkage, and inspect the brakes, fluids, and rotate the tires.

Comprehensive maintenance services should be done at 15000 miles, 30,000 miles, and 60, 000 miles.

Read the Honda CR-V Owner’s Manual for detailed insights on your SUV’s maintenance schedule.

2024 Honda CR-V Problems

1.5-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder Engine Problems

  • Oil dilution
  • Turbocharger failure
  • Loss of power
  • Carbon Buildup

2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder engine problems

  • Oil leaks
  • Stalling

Transmission Problems

  • Slipping gears
  • Burning smell
  • Leaking fluids

Electrical problems

  • Malfunctioning of the Charging System
  • Battery drain

Read the Honda CR-V Buyer’s Guide for detailed information on these issues and how to mitigate them.

2024 Honda CR-V Competitors

The 2024 CR-V rivals the Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape and Subaru Forester, Mazda CX5, and VW Tiguan.