What Do We Know About the Honda CR-V Plug-In Hybrid So Far?
With the release of Honday’s much-anticipated CR-V just around the corner, here’s everything we know about the possible PHEV option.
Written by Sarah Gray
Edited by Amy Bobinger
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There’s speculation that the 2023
Honda CR-V
may come with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) option. Unfortunately, it looks like the PHEV will only be available on the European market—at least to start.- If produced, the 2023 Honda CR-V Plug-In Hybrid may only be available on the European market.
- MSRP estimates range from $27,000 to $38,000.
- Performance, styling, and comfort specs remain unknown.
- If produced, the 2023 Honda CR-V Plug-In Hybrid may only be available on the European market.
- MSRP estimates range from $27,000 to $38,000.
- Performance, styling, and comfort specs remain unknown.
2023 Honda CR-V Plug-In Hybrid
The details of the 2023 Honda CR-V are hazy, but there are rumors of a plug-in hybrid option. If true, the sixth-generation CR-V will be Honda’s first PHEV in Europe.
Pricing
Car and Driver predicts the 2023 Honda CR-V will cost between $27,000 and $38,000. The plug-in option will probably fall somewhere on the higher end of the price scale.
Performance and fuel economy
Details about the CR-V PHEV’s powertrain and fuel economy are still mostly conjectures.
- Platform: The 2023 CR-V will likely use the same platform as theHonda Civic Hybrid, with compact electric motors and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine. A CVT gearbox is expected, with available two- or four-wheel drive.
- Powertrain: There are fewer certainties where the CR-V PHEV’s powertrain is concerned. TheHonda Clarityis the only existing Honda PHEV, which has a 181-horsepower electric motor, a 17.0 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, and a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine.
- Mileage: To compete with other PHEVs on the market, the Honda CR-V will need to produce an electric-only range of about 35 miles and fuel economy of about 200 mpg.
Exterior styling
Honda has been keeping the exterior of the 2023 CR-V under literal wraps. These are the only changes we’re sure of:
- The body will be longer.
- The grille design will be sleeker.
- The headlights will be slimmer and more modern.
Interior and comfort
We know a little more about the interior of the 2023 Honda CR-V than the exterior.
- The dashboard air vent is spruced up with a honeycombed grille.
- The dash will feature physical climate control buttons and knobs.
- A center console will feature a wireless charging pad and a traditional automatic shift lever.
- Higher trims seem to include black leather upholstery and orange stitching.
Technology
No news yet on the safety features and tech components that will be included in the 2023 CR-V PHEV. Standard driver assists and technology features from past CR-V years are expected to continue here, including:
- Forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking
- Lane-keeping assist and lane-departure warning
- Adaptive cruise control
Warranty coverage
Honda will likely provide the same warranty coverage for the 2023 CR-V PHEV as for previous models:
- Limited warranty: Three years or 36,000 miles
- Powertrain warranty: Five years or 60,000 miles
If the 2023 CR-V does feature a PHEV option, there may be added warranty coverage on the battery and other electronic components as well.
Trim levels and options
It’s likely the Honda CR-V PHEV will be its own trim level. For the rest of the 2023 CR-V trims, Car and Driver predicts they will be similar to previous CR-V trim offerings:
The bottom line
With so much mystery around the Honda CR-V Plug-In Hybrid, it’s easy to get excited, but it’s unlikely the PHEV will be available in America—at least for the first model year. European drivers will get the first taste of the CR-V PHEV—if there is a plug-in option at all.
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