With the combination of Honda's legendary reliability and America's love for SUVs, it's no wonder the Honda CR-V has been a top-selling vehicle for the past couple of decades.
It embodies the brand's fun-to-drive philosophy, offers intelligent all-wheel drive, and is more spacious than ever. Throw into the mix Honda's third-generation hybrid system and you've got a vehicle that's more than ready to meet the varied and often complex demands of your family's busy life.As a continuation of last year's model, there aren't any major changes to cover for the 2022 CR-V. But it's still worth going over the lineup's full offerings in detail so you can find the version that best matches your lifestyle.
2022 Honda CR-V Trims
For the 2022 model year, the Honda CR-V is available in five trims, while the CR-V Hybrid makes use of only the top three trims.
Honda CR-V (gas) trims:- LX (2WD or AWD)
- Special Edition (2WD or AWD)
- EX (2WD or AWD)
- EX-L (2WD or AWD)
- Touring (AWD only)
- EX (AWD only)
- EX-L (AWD only)
- Touring (AWD only)
In terms of standard equipment, the trims have remained largely unchanged from the previous model year, with the exception that AWD is now standard on the Touring model for 2022.
Each trim level offers the same core performance and safety that you've come to expect from CR-V. And as you move through the lineup, additional benefits are presented in the form of enhanced exterior styling as well as upgraded technology and interior amenities.
2022 Honda CR-V Exterior
Honda's CR-V has long been the leader for innovative SUV design, and this generation continues to offer athletic tones combined with maximum versatility.
Customers can choose from up to eight stylish exterior paint colors, based on the starting model:- Sonic Gray Pearl
- Aegean Blue
- Metallic Crystal Black
- PearlLunar Silver
- Metallic Modern Steel
- Metallic Obsidian
- Blue Pearl Platinum
- White Pearl
- Radiant Red Metallic
And every CR-V model comes standard with a long list of exterior features, like an active shutter grille, roofline spoiler, fin-type roof-mounted antenna, and remote entry system. On EX trims and above, you'll find even more enhancements designed to elevate your CR-V experience. Standard features for these higher trims include rear privacy glass, a security system, a power moonroof, LED fog lights, and heated power side mirrors with integrated turn indicators.
Of course, the Touring model offers the most premium and convenience-enhancing features thanks to standard equipment like a hands-free power tailgate, roof rails, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. CR-V Hybrid Touring models include exclusive front and rear parking sensors, while the gasoline-only CR-V Touring model takes the styling up a notch with dual chrome exhaust finishers.
2022 Honda CR-V Interior
"Innovation" is the keyword for CR-V's interior as it's loaded with a plethora of today's latest advanced technology and connectivity.
It starts with the all-digital Driver Information Interface that delivers pertinent information like vehicle performance as well as turn-by-turn directions. It also includes a driver attention monitor designed to alert you of drowsy driving behavior.
At the center of the dashboard for all trims except LX is a standard 7-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. This elegant hub delivers the best of hands-free connectivity and infotainment functionality -- take calls, manage text messages, stream music, and more all while keeping your focus on the road ahead. When you do need to access some of the more advanced features of the system, it responds to touches, pinches, and swipes, just like your smartphone, so operations are easy and intuitive.
If you really want to treat yourself, the Touring model comes standard with a wireless phone charging pad as well as a 330-watt, 9-speaker premium audio system so you can immerse yourself in music or podcasts.
Additional interior highlights include an easy fold-down 60/40 split rear seatback, standard heated front seats for SE trim and higher, and a 12-way power adjustable driver's seat with two-position memory for a second driver.
2022 Honda CR-V Performance
Ask any Honda fan and they'll tell you that the peppy engine is the key highlight of all of the brand's vehicles. The 2022 CR-V keeps that trend going with a 190-horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged engine that's responsive and fun.
The CR-V Hybrid ups total system power to 212 horsepower by utilizing a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle engine paired with an electric motor. The result is responsive acceleration and improved fuel efficiency. It's rated at an EPA-estimated 40 mpg city, which is an increase of 13 mpg over the gasoline version with AWD.
In addition, CR-V Hybrid offers three selectable drive modes (ECON, Sport, and EV) so you can prioritize fuel economy, engine performance, or all-electric operation depending on your current needs and conditions.
2022 Honda CR-V Safety
Every 2022 Honda CR-V offers maximum value when it comes to safety features thanks to the standard inclusion of Honda Sensing. This suite of safety and driver assistance features works non-stop to help you stay out of hazardous situations.
Honda Sensing features the following technologies:- Collision Mitigation Braking
- Road Departure Mitigation
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow
- Lane Keeping Assist System
- Forward Collision Warning
- Lane Departure Warning
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Monitor (for EX models and higher)
Another important safety feature that's standard on all CR-V models is the multi-angle rearview camera. This system lets you choose from normal, top-down and wide angles for the best view possible when backing up. This is really helpful for navigating tight parallel parking space or avoiding unexpected obstacles.
2022 Honda CR-V Overall
Fun, capable, and loaded with value. Those are just a few of the many reasons why Honda's CR-V has been America's best-selling crossover for more than 23 years.
And with the recent addition of Honda Sensing as standard equipment on all CR-Vs, this made-for-adventures SUV presents a deal that's difficult to pass up.
Examine the refinement and quality of the 2022 Honda CR-V in person by visiting your local AutoNation Honda dealership.
Andrew Chen | Oct 19, 2021
