Honda CR-V
The archetype of the compact SUV, Honda’s CR-V remains one of the safest bets in this fiercely competitive market. Besides its excellent reliability, the CR-V also has a high resale value. Only one engine is offered, a 180-hp 2.4-litre four-cylinder. As for the transmission, it’s just as simple: there’s a five-speed automatic, period. Most models come with front-wheel drive. The others have all-wheel drive.
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All Honda CR-V reviewsTest Drives2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid: Good, But Not the One You Should Buy
Looking at the latest sales numbers, the Honda CR-V is still well short of the segment-leading Toyota RAV4 , but it outsells the Nissan Rogue , Hyundai Tucson and Mazda CX-5 by about two to one. Considering it’s more expensive than those three, we’re a bit surprised by that, especially …
Pre-owned vehiclesPre-Owned Honda CR-V: How Much Should You Pay?
The Honda CR-V is certainly one of the most popular vehicles with consumers, but unfortunately, it’s also a number a popular target for car thieves in Quebec, according to the statistics. There are many reasons to want one, whether you are a family or just someone who needs a good …
Test Drives2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid: Saving Gas Apparently Doesn’t Come Cheap
Santa Barbara, California – Following our first experience with the completely redesigned 2023 Honda CR-V in Ontario, we flew to California to test drive the all-new hybrid variant. Remember, the outgoing generation also came with an electrified option, but only in the U.S. We finally have one now in Canada, …
First Drives2023 Honda CR-V: The RAV4 Can Rest Easy
Built in Alliston, Ontario alongside the Civic , the CR-V is now the Japanese automaker’s most popular vehicle. Last year alone, Honda Canada sold 50,935 units of its compact SUV—about 7,000 more than the Civic, but 11,000 fewer than the Toyota RAV4 , which is also manufactured locally. Despite supply …
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All Honda CR-V newsNews2025 Honda CR-V Loses Key Model, Regains Missing Safety Features
The 2025 Honda CR-V is now on sale in Canada offering less selection but more safety than the 2024 iteration. After adding a second hybrid model last year, Honda has surprisingly decided to axe the gas-only EX-L model for 2025. Slotted between the Sport and EX-L Hybrid, it offered the …
NewsJust One Compact SUV Aces IIHS’ New Front Crash Prevention Test
After updating its vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test to address crashes that occur at higher speeds and those in which the struck vehicle is a motorcycle or large truck, the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) came to a sad conclusion: only one of the first 10 compact SUVs …
NewsThe Best Compact SUVs in 2024
Who doesn’t want a compact SUV? These practical and family-friendly vehicles are seemingly everywhere now and there are many reasons to like them. But which ones stand out as the best buys in the segment for Canadian drivers? The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all the various models …
Hydrogen-powered fuel cell2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV Debuts With Both Fuel Cell, Plug-in Tech
Honda has funny plans involving its popular compact SUV. Remember the 800-horsepower CR-V Hybrid Racer with IndyCar tech from last year? Now, meet the hydrogen-fuelled CR-V that will be available for customer leasing in California beginning later this year as a 2025 model. We first reported about this vehicle back …
RecallsAirbag-Related Recall Affects Nearly All Honda Models, Some Acuras
A safety issue with the sensor in the front passenger seat is forcing Honda to recall a large number of models and units, including more than three quarters of a million in the U.S. alone. [UPDATE] According to Transport Canada, 66,846 vehicles are affected north of the border. The models …
Recalls4.5 Million Honda, Acura Vehicles Recalled Globally for Fuel Pump Issue
Honda will recall an estimated 4.5 million vehicles globally, including some from its luxury brand Acura, due to a potentially faulty fuel pump that may cause the engine to stall while driving. This is an expansion of the June 2020 recall that involved the same issue. There are now more …
NewsHonda CR-V Once Again Leads Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Canada
Bad news for Honda CR-V owners: the Japanese compact SUV ranks number one on the list of the most stolen vehicles in Canada for the second year in a row according to the latest annual report by Équité Association, a not-for-profit representing the Canadian property and casualty insurance industry. Auto …
Hybrid/Plug-in HybridCheaper Honda CR-V Hybrid Model Bolsters 2024 Lineup
Let’s face it, Honda kind of screwed up the launch of the first-ever CR-V Hybrid in Canada. Only the top-line Touring model offers the more fuel-efficient powertrain, and it costs a small fortune. Not good for customers who simply want to save money. For 2024, however, the lineup expands with …