What's New in the 2020 Honda CR-V?
The CR-V got a nice mid-cycle refresh for 2020. Updates include standard Honda Sensing driver-assistance tech on every trim, updated styling and the 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, which replaces the outgoing naturally aspirated 2.4-liter engine as the base engine. A hybrid option has been added for 2020, it gets 40 mpg in combined city and highway driving. The top-end CR-V Touring now comes with wireless charging. See the 2020 Honda CR-V models for sale near you
Which CR-V is the Best?
We love that Honda Sensing and the turbocharged 1.5-liter engine are now standard on every CR-V, but the mid-range EX trim is still the one to get. For less than $3,000 extra over the base model, the CR-V EX adds a lot of content, like an upgraded infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, some extra safety tech, a moonroof, heated seats and plenty of other features that put it in the sweet spot of value in this Honda's model range. The hybrid is the most rewarding to drive. Thanks to the two-motor setup, acceleration is very brisk. Find a Honda CR-V for sale
How Much Does a 2020 Honda CR-V Cost?
The 2020 CR-V comes in a single, 5-passenger configuration and is offered with four trim levels: LX, EX, EX-L, and Touring. All can be equipped with FWD or AWD. AWD is a $1,500 option on every trim. One interesting little note, exterior color Aegean Blue Metallic is available exclusively on non-hybrid models.
The LX ($25,050) comes standard with 17-in alloy wheels, LED running/accent lights, automatic climate control, a height-adjustable driver seat, cloth upholstery, a 60/40-split folding and reclining back seat (with remote "easy fold" pulls in the cargo area), a backup camera, Bluetooth, one USB port and a 4-speaker sound system. Also included is the Honda Sensing package of accident avoidance tech, which consists of lane-departure-warning and forward-collision-warning systems, plus automatic emergency braking, lane-departure prevention, and adaptive cruise control with traffic-friendly, slow-speed follow capabilities.
The EX ($27,560) is the trim most people end up with, which isn't surprising given its uptick in equipment. It adds blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic assist, plus 18-in wheels, automatic headlights, fog lights, proximity entry and push-button start, remote ignition, rear privacy glass, a sunroof, a cargo cover, dual-zone automatic climate control, an 8-way power driver seat, heated front seats, three extra USB ports (one front, two rear), a 7-in touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a 6-speaker sound system with satellite radio.
The EX-L ($30,050) adds a power liftgate, leather upholstery, driver memory settings, a 4-way power passenger seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, HD radio, and an 8-speaker sound system.
The Touring ($33,250) steps things up with roof rails, 19-in wheels, LED headlights, wireless charging, a heated steering wheel, a hands-free power liftgate, 9-speaker premium audio, dual chrome exhaust finishers, rain-sensing windshield wipers, ambient lighting and a navigation system.
Hybrid versions of the CR-V are offered in all the same trim levels above but the pricing is different. A hybrid LX starts a $29,000 and a Touring hybrid is a little more than $36,000. The hybrid does get a slightly different look but you'd be hard-pressed to spot it. The front and rear treatment are unique to the hybrid and the interior is a little classier with a push-button transmission/gear selector and switches for "Econ," "Sport," and "EV" modes. The instrument panel is also unique to the CR-V Hybrid including displays for power/charge status along with a few driver-selectable views to show power regeneration and distribution. The hybrid version also gets steering wheel-mounted paddles that can increase or decrease the level of energy re-captured when slowing down.