Both the Sport and Sport Touring get a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with dual hybrid electric motors. The system produces a combined 204 horsepower and is controlled by a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Buyers of the Sport trim can choose between front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD), but the Sport Touring is made only with AWD.
With FWD, the CR-V Hybrid is EPA-rated to return 43 mpg around town and 36 mpg on the open road, which changes to 40 mpg city and 34 mpg highway with AWD. The CR-V offers 76.5 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seat folded flat, or 39.3 cubic feet behind the second row. Although it’s not made to tow a lot, it can handle up to 1,000 pounds.
Some key standard features of the Sport are its power moonroof, proximity keyless entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, LED exterior lighting with automatic headlamps, heated power side mirrors, rear privacy glass, push-button start, 7-inch driver information display, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and 18-inch alloy wheels. Heated front seats, a ten-way power driver’s seat, and fabric upholstery also come on it by default. The Sport Touring is upgraded with leather upholstery, a power tailgate, a heated steering wheel, a driver’s position memory system, a four-way power front passenger seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers, and 19-inch wheels.
Honda Sensing is installed on every 2023 CR-V Hybrid. This collection of advanced driver aids includes forward collision warning, collision mitigation, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, road departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, and road sign recognition. Other standard driver support features include automatic high beams and a rear seat reminder, so that children and pets aren’t accidentally forgotten.
Blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert is an option for the Sport, but it’s included on the Sport Touring. The Sport Touring also gets front and rear parking sensors and low-speed braking control. Additional safety features for both trims include multiple airbags, anti-lock brakes (ABS), vehicle stability control, traction control, and a rearview monitor with dynamic guidelines.
A 7-inch touchscreen handles infotainment duties for the Sport, while the Sport Touring gets a 9-inch touchscreen. Both trims come with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, a text messaging assistant, multiple USB ports, 12-volt accessory outlets, and access to the HondaLink smartphone app. A six-speaker audio system is standard in the Sport, while the Sport Touring moves up to a 12-speaker Bose setup. The Sport Touring also adds navigation, SiriusXM satellite radio, wireless device charging, and access to HondaLink remote services.