2020 Honda CR-V Safety Ratings

A well-rounded SUV like the Honda CR-V appeals to everyone from commuters to families alike. It’s a dependable ride that offers reliable performance through any road or weather conditions. However, when it comes to your driving experience, nothing is more important than safety.

For drivers in Bedford, Bloomington, and Ellettsville, IN, it’s important to feel secure in your SUV. This rundown of the 2020 Honda CR-V safety ratings from our team at Andy Mohr Honda will give you further insight into how you’re protected in this popular SUV.

Honda CR-V Safety Ratings

Crash tests and safety ratings are a great way to measure which cars will safeguard you and your loved ones the best. They offer insight into which car keeps you the most secure and safest in the event of an accident. Plus, by viewing safety ratings, you can determine which vehicles can help prevent collisions from happening in the first place.

IIHS Rating

Each year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) provides safety ratings for cars, trucks, and SUVs. If a vehicle meets certain stringent qualifications during its testing process, the IIHS gives it the coveted title of TOP SAFETY PICK. These tests evaluate vehicle safety in two important ways:

1. Crashworthiness: How well does a vehicle protect you and your passengers in crash tests?
2. Crash avoidance and mitigation: Can the vehicle prevent crashes or reduce their impact?

The 2020 Honda CR-V’s Touring trim met these qualifications, earning it the 2020 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award.¹ This is in part thanks to Honda Sensing® technologies, which can increase the driver’s awareness to help prevent collisions before they occur.

NHTSA Rating

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA gives five-star ratings that cover frontal crash, side crash, and rollover effectiveness. By using a combination of driver and passenger star ratings, as well as a head-on collision simulation between two cars running at 35 MPH, the NHTSA test uses a composite of these factors to determine a five-star rating.

In 2020, the Honda CR-V received a Five-Star Overall Vehicle Score across trim levels from NHTSA.² When it comes time to pick your next SUV, safety ratings like these will give you peace of mind before your drive.

Honda Sensing® in the 2020 Honda CR-V

The Honda Sensing® suite in the 2020 Honda CR-V consists of driver-assistance technologies designed to make driving both easier and safer. Each one works to keep you aware of what’s around you and what path you’re on. The following features come standard across trim levels:

• Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
• Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
• Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Below we will breakdown how each of these responsive, cutting-edge features serve you, your passengers, fellow drivers, and pedestrians out on the road. 

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Additional High-Tech Honda CR-V Safety Features

The Honda CR-V both comes with and offers extra advanced safety features that further expand your road awareness. Some of these additional items found in the 2020 Honda CR-V include the following:

• Multi-Angle Rearview Camera
• Blind Spot Monitoring System 
• Cross-traffic monitor

The 2020 CR-V also comes with cameras that work to keep you safe. The standard Multi-Angle Rearview Camera lets you see what’s behind you when backing up. While most rearview cameras only offer one view of the area behind your vehicle, this one offers three angles: normal, top-down, and wide.

Meanwhile, the available Blind Spot Monitoring System uses sensors in the rear bumper to help you determine whether it’s safe to change lanes.

These same sensors also act as a cross-traffic monitor to help you back out of parking spaces. Even if you can’t see around the cars next to you, this feature lets you know when a vehicle is approaching from the side.

Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure

Driver-assistance technologies and safety features are great, but it helps to know that safety is built into the design of your car.

The 2020 Honda CR-V is built around an Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. In the event of a collision, this frame has been designed to absorb the crash energy and deflect it away from the cabin.

How does Honda achieve this? Before building a vehicle, Honda uses 3D rendering to virtually test how this frame holds up against a variety of crash barriers.

Once any potential issues are resolved, a prototype is built and tested at the manufacturer’s state-of-the-art crash testing facilities. This multi-layered testing helps Honda make sure its vehicles—like the CR-V—can keep you and other drivers safe on the road.

Built-In Passive Safety Features in the 2020 Honda CR-V

On top of the ACE™ body structure, you’ll find a comprehensive set of standard airbags to further protect you and your passengers in the event of a collision. The 2020 Honda CR-V comes with the following built-in passive safety features:

• Advanced Front Airbags (iSRS)
• SmartVent® Front Side Airbags
• Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor

When it comes to clear visibility at any time of the day or night, the Honda CR-V provides a wide range of adaptive components to lend a helping hand. Some of these additional safety features include the following:

• LED Headlights & Taillights
• LED Fog Lights & Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights
• Side Mirror Turn Indicators & Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror
• Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®

LED Headlights & Taillights

The CR-V is also designed to help other drivers see you. In the front, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and Auto High-Beam Headlights come standard to give you and your car added visibility. The CR-V also makes sure you’re seen from behind, thanks to its signature LED taillights.

LED Fog Lights & Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights

LED fog lights are available at the EX trim level and above, offering increased visibility through low-hanging clouds. Meanwhile, the available Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights with an auto on/off function provide the best nighttime visibility. They also last longer than their halogen counterparts, meaning you don’t have to worry about bulb changes as often.

Side Mirror Turn Indicators & Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror

Heated side mirrors with integrated turn indicators also on the EX trim and up, help keep your side mirrors clear of ice or snow, in addition to providing an extra turn signal for maximum visibility. The optional Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror also optimizes visibility by adjusting to headlights behind you while you navigate the roads at night.

Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®

The Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® found in the 2020 Honda CR-V EX trim and above automatically locks your SUV when you walk away, saving you from wondering whether your vehicle is secure. You can lock or unlock your vehicle by simply grabbing one of the front door handles. This safety system can also be customized and configured to fit your preferences.

 

¹ Trims with front crash prevention features and specific headlights.

² Model tested with standard side airbags (SAB). Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.safecar.gov).