6 WORST AND 6 BEST THINGS ABOUT MY 2023 HONDA CR-V HYBRID: 3 MONTH OWNERSHIP

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After three months of ownership, the 2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid presents a mixed bag. The reviewer highlights significant disappointment with highway and real-world MPG, averaging a mere 26.9 MPG, which is worse than a 2016 non-hybrid CX-5. This is attributed to the hybrid system's inefficiency at higher speeds, especially in cold weather. On the positive side, the CR-V excels in its driving dynamics, offering a luxurious, refined, and quiet experience that the reviewer deems superior to all competitors in its class. The powertrain transitions are seamless, steering is excellent, and the ride comfort is top-notch. Styling is praised as elegant and sporty, and the cabin, while lacking some premium features like a head-up display or cooled seats, is comfortable, well-built, and practical, particularly its enormous cargo space and spacious rear seats. Minor gripes include the dated infotainment UI, a pathetic horn, and the lack of a spare tire. Despite the MPG shortcomings, the CR-V's driving experience and practicality make it a strong contender, though potential buyers should be aware of its highway fuel economy limitations.