Everything You Need to Know About the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid

A silver 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid on a white background

The Honda CR-V has always been popular among drivers looking for a smooth, responsive driving experience, excellent technology, and great fuel economy packed into a compact SUV. The addition of the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid to the lineup has made this an even more sought-after vehicle. With fuel prices not appearing to be coming down any time soon, more drivers are taking an interest in hybrid vehicles. Giving you the option to run on fuel or battery power, hybrid vehicles are a smart choice for those who aren’t quite ready to say goodbye to a gas engine but want to save at the pump. The 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid is powerful, energetic, and good for the planet.

Hybrid doesn’t have to mean stale or outdated, and Honda proves that with the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid. It’s loaded with fun features that make your ride a joy. Honda put a lot of thought into the design and engineering of this compact SUV. Drivers will be surrounded by intuitively-placed features and characteristics that make for an ultra-smooth driving experience.

From innovative connectivity to a powerful engine to systems that keep you in command in various conditions, the Honda CR-V Hybrid is the total package. It remains solidly in the budget-friendly price range with a starting MSRP of $32,950.[a] Drivers are often surprised by how much value the Honda CR-V Hybrid delivers. Much of the hybrid market is filled with high price tags, but Honda has made going hybrid affordable with its CR-V Hybrid. Here’s a closer look at this impressive compact SUV.

 

Starting MSRP:

Horsepower (hp):

Torque (lb-ft):

Fuel Economy (city/hwy mpg)

32,950 [a]

 

204

247

43/36

Performance

A silver 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid with bicycles on the roof driving through a rocky canyon road.

We’ll start with performance, an area where the 2023 Honda CR-V Honda Hybrid truly excels. It has a 2.0L I-4 hybrid engine with solid horsepower for a hybrid vehicle and responds quickly when more acceleration is needed. Plus, it achieves an impressive 43 MPG in the city and 36 MPG on the highway in front-wheel drive. Get ready to go for miles and miles without slowing down to stop at the pumps. Even in all-wheel drive, it still gets incredible mileage, achieving 40 MPG in the city and 34 MPG on the highway.

Monitoring the engine is simple, too, thanks to the 7-inch Driver Information Interface Screen. This puts information about the engine and battery, like battery output and recharging status, right in your line of sight, so you’ll always know when it’s time to recharge soon. You can also watch the battery generating power while driving, which can be extremely helpful.

Real-Time AWD with Intelligent Control System

The CR-V Hybrid’s Real-Time AWD with Intelligent Control System reads the road and knows where to send torque when needed to improve traction and minimize wheel slip. This system can give you the confidence to tackle inclement weather conditions. On the topic of the seasons, it has several modes, including Snow Mode, which gives you better traction on slippery roads. It also offers Sport Mode, which, when selected, gives you an instant electrifying throttle experience. You’ll enjoy precise steering and the vehicle’s optimal power in sport mode.

Towing Capacity

Should you have camping trips or similar excursions on the books, the good news is that the Honda CR-V Hybrid can tow up to 1,500 lbs when properly equipped. Between its Intelligent AWD system, Snow Mode, and towing capacity, the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid is ready for adventure and an ideal road trip vehicle.

Interior

Close-up of the grille of a blue 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid.

The cabin of the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid has been designed to keep the driver and passengers comfortable on long drives. It boasts body-stabilizing front seats that offer a smooth ride and heated seats to give you that nice full-body warmth during the winter months, along with an available heated steering wheel to keep your fingers nimble on frigid days. You and your front-seat passenger will enjoy the dual-zone climate control, enabling you both to get your ideal temperature on your respective sides.

Cargo and Storage

Creating room for all of your stuff is easy in this vehicle, thanks to configurable back seats, which make it easy to adjust to create extra cargo space when needed. If you fold down the rear seats to create more storage room, the CR-V Hybrid also has rear seat back protectors made of molded plastic to protect the backs of the seats from scuffs and scratches. As for storing smaller items, there’s a center console with storage for those road trip essentials like snacks and sunglasses. You’ll enjoy a generous 76.5 cu.ft. of cargo space when the rear seats are down in the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Other Interior Enhancements

Take in the surrounding sights with the one-touch power moonroof, which lets the sunlight into the vehicle with a simple push of a button. It’s the ideal feature to enjoy your surroundings on road trips. Pair that with the available Bose premium sound system, and you’ll be enjoying sights and sounds on your adventure. If you know your trips tend to get messy, you’ll like the all-season floor mats that are easy to clean. Whether your trips are to the city or the mountains, the Honda CR-V Hybrid is ready to go where you go and keep you comfortable along the way.

Connectivity

A passenger using Apple CarPlay on their smartphone while riding in a 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid.

Drivers expect advanced infotainment and technology from new vehicles today, and the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid delivers. Whether you need to keep up with work calls, look up directions, or find a new coffee shop along your route, the infotainment system here has you covered.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

It offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, so you can queue up your favorite smartphone apps right on the standard 7-inch color touchscreen and control them with the touch of your finger. If tangled cords bother you in the front seat area, the good news is that there’s an available wireless charger for a clean, tidy way to power up your devices. Rear-seat passengers will also enjoy USB ports for powering up their phones, and if you like to use a port, you also get one in the front seat.

The HondaLink App

One of the best connectivity features of the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid might have to be the HondaLink smartphone app. Connect it to your vehicle, and you can enable features like remotely locating your parked car, locking the doors, and even starting the engine—all with a tap on your phone. Features like these can be a major perk, especially if you live in an extreme climate because you can slide into a preheated or pre-cooled vehicle with ease. And if you’re prone to forgetting whether you parked in structure D4 or P4, that remote vehicle finder is also very useful. Everybody has had that panicked moment of wondering whether or not they locked the car. Thanks to this app, you can lock it from anywhere, giving you the ultimate peace of mind.

The 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid is loaded with connectivity features that make every part of driving more enjoyable. It was intuitively designed to address the real-time frustrations drivers have and the modern demands of most drivers. It makes the ideal companion for road trips and work commutes alike, with an intuitive set of tools that truly make you feel connected to your vehicle, whether you're behind the wheel or not.

Dealership Information

Come In and Experience the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid for Yourself

Future Honda is ready to meet all of your car shopping needs. We are a proud dealer of Honda vehicles, new and used, and have a highly knowledgeable team that knows the Honda lineup well. Our goal is to match drivers with the absolute perfect vehicle for their needs, filled with features that will make their drives and lives more enjoyable. Visit us and share a bit about yourself with our team. They’ll be able to identify several models that could be right for you and will be thrilled to take you on a test drive or two so you can experience the features firsthand.

Don’t forget to check out our tremendous lineup of used vehicles, too. We offer amazing deals on pre-owned vehicles from Honda and other reputable brands like Buick, Toyota, Volkswagen, and more. We regularly run vehicle specials so that no matter your budget, you can get a fantastic vehicle at a great price. Our finance team is here to walk you through your payment options and show you several finance packages that will fit your unique budget. We want you to feel comfortable with your monthly payments and will never rush you through the financing process. Be sure to ask us about our trade-in process if you’re getting rid of your old vehicle. We’ll gladly give you a cash offer, which you can use in your next car purchase with us.

We are also here to handle any maintenance needs you may have, whether it's a simple tire rotation or a more complex repair. Our technicians are expertly trained and ready to keep you on the ideal maintenance schedule for your vehicle and handle any unplanned maintenance that may come up. They’ll always be sure to walk you through their planned work, along with offering completely transparent pricing. We simply want to help you enjoy your vehicle for as many years as possible. Come in today and let us help you find a perfect Honda vehicle for your unique driving needs, like the exciting and efficient 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid!

[a] MSRP may change without notice. See dealer for complete details.