2019 Honda CR-V Review

If you have an active lifestyle, it can help to have an SUV that’s able to keep pace with you. The Honda CR-V is just such a vehicle with its impressive storage capacity and fuel-efficient design.

To showcase some of the best features this vehicle has to offer, we at Andy Mohr Honda have brought you this comprehensive review. Read more to learn all about the best features this SUV can provide for Bloomington, Ellettsville, and Bedford drivers.

Honda CR-V Quick Facts
Potential MPG	EPA-estimated 28 city/34 highway MPG1 with 2WD EX, EX-L, and Touring trims
Cargo Capacity (Cubic Feet)	39.2 rear seats up/75.8 rear seats down
Passenger Volume (Cubic Feet)	105.9 with LX trim

Honda CR-V Engine Capabilities

Drivers who choose the Honda CR-V will have their choice between two available powertrains that help to maximize their fuel efficiency. Standard is the 2.4L inline 4-cylinder engine with 184 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. Drivers can expect to achieve as much as an EPA-estimated 26 city MPG and 32 highway MPG¹ using the FWD LX trim with this powertrain.

If you’re looking for an upgrade in both speed and efficiency, take a look at the available 1.5L inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine. You’ll be moving with confidence with as much as 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft of torque. You’ll go far with this engine because it gives us an EPA-estimated 28 city MPG and 34 highway MPG¹ with the FWD EX, EX-L, and Touring trims.

Honda CR-V: Room for More

With a sporty SUV like the CR-V, you probably enjoy a good road trip now and then. That’s why the Honda CR-V is engineered with a sizable amount of storage space to make packing for a trip as smooth as possible.

This SUV offers us a standard cargo volume of 39.2 cubic feet with the rear seats standing up. If you fold those seats down though, you’ll expand your cargo volume up to 75.8 cubic feet, allowing for plenty of room to stow away large luggage.

Cargo won’t be the only thing that’s nice and comfortable on your trip either. This vehicle is built to be spacious for passengers as well with up to 105.9 cubic feet of passenger volume.

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Honda CR-V: Available Configurations

To provide drivers with options when looking for their Honda CR-V, there are a number of configurations to choose from. Starting with the LX base trim, drivers will have access to the standard features including the 2.4L inline 4-cylinder engine.

Take it up a notch to the EX trim and you’ll have access to the available 1.5L inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine. This is an ideal trim for drivers who want their vehicle to be more fuel efficient.

If you choose to move up to the available EX-L trim, you’ll have access to an Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror. This allows your vehicle to automatically dim your rearview mirror in response to light conditions outside, so you aren’t distracted by headlights behind you.

For those who want to enjoy the most that the Honda CR-V has to offer, you’re going to want to get the available Touring trim. This trim comes standard with a 9-speaker premium audio system, so you hear every note of your favorite songs.

Test Drive the 2019 Honda CR-V

When you want an SUV that’s suitable for a number of utility applications, the Honda CR-V has your back. This sporty vehicle is ideal for adventurous spirits in the Bloomington, Ellettsville, and Bedford areas.

If you’re interested in learning more about this SUV, schedule a test drive with us online or over the phone today!

 

¹ 26 city/32 highway/28 combined MPG rating for 2WD LX trims. 25 city/31 highway/27 combined MPG rating for AWD LX trims. 28 city/34 highway/30 combined MPG rating for 2WD EX, EX-L, & Touring trims. 27 city/33 highway/29 combined MPG rating for AWD EX, EX-L, & Touring trims. Based on 2019 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.