2023 HONDA CR-V SPORT TOURING & EX – REDLINE: FIRST LOOK

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The 2023 Honda CR-V enters its sixth generation with a significant redesign, adopting a bolder, more masculine exterior and a substantially upgraded interior. The EX trim now serves as the base model, offering a surprising amount of features for its position, including LED lighting and an eight-way power driver's seat. The Sport Touring trim elevates the experience with leather seats, a larger nine-inch infotainment display, a Bose audio system, and a heated steering wheel. Honda has increased the vehicle's length and wheelbase, resulting in impressive interior space and cargo capacity, which the reviewer highlights as best-in-class claims. Powertrain options include a familiar 1.5L turbo gas engine (190 hp) for the EX and EX-L, and a more powerful 2.0L hybrid system (204 hp combined, 247 lb-ft torque) exclusive to the Sport and Sport Touring trims, marking the most powerful CR-V to date. While praised for its premium feel and spaciousness, the reviewer notes the absence of desirable features like a panoramic roof, ventilated seats, and a head-up display, which are typically found in higher-end vehicles or competitors.