Almost everything about the preceding CR-V version has been carried over. The major modifications will be saved until the 2022 comprehensive redesign, which will include a whole new hybrid option. Nevertheless, anticipate the basic 1.5-L turbocharged engine, the same external design components, and the Honda Sensing suite that is included across every trim level in the 2020 revisions.

Only a small crossover SUV version of said Honda CR-V will be offered in 2022. At the moment, it’s only available with a gas and a hybrid engine. For 2022, both should be completely redesigned.

The basic LX, EX, EX-L, plus the top-of-the-line Touring trim levels are available for the 2022 Honda CR-V. This one is equipped with a turbo 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine which produces 190 horsepower and 179 pound-feet of torque. In terms of fuel economy, it’s coupled with a variable valve timing automatic gearbox (or CVT), including front drive being standard, and all-drive accessible as an option.

If gas engines aren’t appealing to you, then the hybrid may be chosen in the EX, EX-L, as well as Touring trim levels. A 2.0-liter 4-cylinder motor, battery pack, and a motor make up this hybrid version. The CVT is also available. It has a total output of 212 horsepower and standard all-wheel drive.

So, what should you look into when it comes to trim levels? Honda Sense, a package of driver assistance features that comprises collision mitigation, driver assistance, collision avoidance, and lane keep assistance, comes standard on the LX. The 5-inch touchscreen screen, with 4-speaker audio system, including single-zone automatic temperature control are also included.

A blind-spot surveillance system with back wheel cross traffic alert, central locking with push-button beginnings, a power-adjusted driver’s seat, heated front seats, mobile phone app incorporation via Apple CarPlay as well as Android Auto, and a 7-inch touchpad entertainment system display are all included in the EX.

The EX-L adds a number of luxury features, including an eight-speaker sound system, a motorized liftgate, as well as beautiful leather upholstery. The Touring model, which includes built-in guidance, LED headlights, as well as a quality 9-speaker sound system, tops it all off.

In terms of the CR-V, this vehicle’s snappy yet tiny 1.5-L turbo engine swiftly delivers power. It takes only 7.5 seconds to accelerate from zero to 60 miles, which is adequate for its class. It also feels safe to modulate the brakes inside a panic stop. The ride quality as well as handling are well-balanced with accurate steering, providing enough input via the wheel at all times.

What about the hybrid vehicle? The powertrain is smooth and it easily distributes a lot of torque including all four-wheel drive. The hybrid motor seamlessly switches to the gasoline engine, and that is something you usually only see in high-end luxury hybrids. The regenerative brakes also deliver a smooth experience. 

However, the vehicle’s acceleration remains slow, clocking it at 60 miles per hour in 8.5 seconds. Mounting a slope necessitates putting your foot down firmly on the accelerator.

Here’s everything you need to know about the CR-fuel V’s gas mileage. The combined fuel economy of this gas-only engine is estimated to be 30 mpg by the EPA. However, because this is a small-displacement vehicle, it will be sensitive to how you operate it. You’ll burn through gas faster if you’ve had a lead foot. 

The Hybrid achieves an Environmental protection agency 38 mpg combination (40 mpg inside the city as well as 35 miles per gallon), but even the figures don’t hold up in real-world driving. The car only manages 32 mpg combination in tests when driven cautiously, which might be owing to the hybrid’s weak 2.0-L engine. Let’s hope this improves during the revamp in 2022.

The 2022 Honda CR-V demonstrates how much Honda enjoys outperforming the competition, as well as the 2022 model is expected to expand the gap even further. Although there are a number of things we appreciate about this model’s year, particularly the number of standard safety and infotainment systems, we recommend that purchasers wait another year when Honda delivers the new CR-V. Even so, if you already have to buy right now, you can’t go wrong with the gas-powered model.