Among the 2022 Honda CR-V's five trim levels, we'd recommend you to go for the EX trim. Skipping the base LX model for the EX bumps the price by just $1200, for which you will get popular standard features such as a bigger 7.0-inch infotainment touch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and blind-spot monitoring. The CR-V EX also adds more comfort features including a power moonroof, push-button start, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated front seats. All models come standard with a 190-horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).  The EX comes with a nicer-looking set of 18-inch alloy wheels, dark-tinted rear privacy glass, and heated side mirrors that make it safer to drive in cold weather. 

The 2022 CR-V sees no major changes, which makes it mostly identical to the 2021 model. However, the CR-V received an exterior refresh along with a new turbocharged engine and the standard Honda Sensing suite of active safety features for the 2020 model year. Honda also introduced the CR-V Hybrid the same year. The used car buyers should check out the 2020 CR-V, and 2021 CR-V reviews to make the decision.

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2022 Honda CR-V Lease Deals:

Honda is offering the best lease deals for the 2022 Honda CR-V models on sale in the States. The new CR-V is available at an easy lease for $299 per month with $3,599 due at signing.

The CR-V has all the desirable qualities of the best compact SUVs: fuel efficiency, versatility, and plenty of the latest tech - Car And Driver

As the 2022 CR-V lineup remains unchanged comprising 5 trims, namely LX, SE, EX, EX-L, and Touring. Pricing of the 2022 CR-V LX starts from $26,400 and goes all the way up to $36,200 for the top-most Touring trim. The base LX offers a notable list of standard features but misses out on the bigger infotainment screen. The new CR-V continues with the same 1.5L turbocharged engine across all its trims, but you can also opt for the hybrid engine.

Standard Features

The base LX trim of the Honda CR-V has ample standard safety tech, but it has comparatively fewer standard features other than that. It has a Honda Sensing safety tech suite which includes automatic emergency braking, road departure mitigation, lane-keep assist, and adaptive cruise control.

Interior and Exterior features in the LX trim include 60/40 split-folding back seats, alloy wheels, Bluetooth streaming audio, 4-speaker audio, and one USB port.

Available Features

All CR-V models come with several customization options as well. The high-end trims get better interiors, like leatherette- or leather-wrapped surfaces, one-touch power moonroof, automatic dimming mirrors, and more. All the trims. barring the base LX, get the Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as a standard suit. It has a 5.-inch LCD unit with Bluetooth compatibility instead.

The 2022 Honda CR-V has a fuel-efficient 1.5L turbocharged engine that makes 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft torque and is coupled with a CVT transmission. Every CR-V has a choice between FWD and AWD drive types. In the CR-V Hybrid, a 2.0L engine is mated with two electric motors and produces 212 horsepower. The Honda CR-V's turbocharged engine offers an adequate acceleration that’s good for around-town driving and building momentum on a freeway on-ramp. All in all, the 2022 CR-V isn’t the most athletic SUV in this class, but it is one of the best choices in the market if you’re looking for a practical and comfortable compact crossover, with a low cost of running and maintenance.

With the 1.5L turbo engine, the 2022 CR-V sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 9.3 seconds,  while the CR-V Hybrid Touring AWD has a 7.5 seconds 0-60 mph time. For better start-stop performance, opt for the hybrid engine. It offers slightly better acceleration along with amazing fuel economy up to 38 mpg combined. All we can hope for is that Honda brings out an even more potent engine setup for the 2023 model year, that's not only powerful but also aids in helping the CR-V to be damn near quick.

The CR-V's 1.5L engine has the highest power ratings among the competitors. But the Chevy Equinox trades power for more torque at the lower end of the curve. This shows in the acceleration and fuel economy too, with Honda being more fuel-efficient than the Chevy, but trails in 0-60 time. The Nissan and Ford compact SUVs offer the exact same figures in terms of power.

The 2022 Honda CR-V front-wheel-drive model delivers an EPA estimated 28 MPG in the city, 34 MPG on the highway, and 30 MPG combined. All-wheel-drive models are rated at 27 mpg city and 32 mpg highway. Do you want to get even better gas mileage with the CR-V? Then look for the CR-V hybrid that has the official EPA Fuel economy rating of 40 mpg city and 35 mpg highway. 

Add to it a decently sized 14-gallon fuel tank, and the 2022 CR-V Touring AWD can deliver a driving range of up to 476 miles between fuel stops on the highways. This Honda is one of the best offerings in the segment for its gas mileage. The 2022  Equinox equips itself with a 14.9-gallon tank yet fails to deliver the best range. That position is taken over by the Ford Escape.

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A stylish and spacious interior creates a cool and comfortable environment in the CR-V - Car And Driver

The interior of the new 2022 Honda CR-V offers a spacious cabin, practical new technologies, excellent cargo space along with leather-trimmed seats and other premium materials. This Honda's midsize SUV seats five people quite comfortably in two rows. Both front- and rear seats offer much comfort with an adequate amount of legroom and headroom.  Also, the CR-V has a maximum cargo space of up to 75.8 cubic feet, making it the most practical choice for small families.

Every CR-V trim but the base LX has a modern 7-inch infotainment system along with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity. A small 5.0-inch system is standard. However, the overall system is pretty easy and intuitive to use. The control knobs come in as a positive gesture. If you want to have an immersive experience, the CR-V Touring comes standard with a wireless phone charging pad as well as a 330-watt, 9-speaker premium audio system.

For starters, Honda offers the 2022 CR-V with a stylish cabin that features different interior color schemes including gray or black, and soft-touch seating material options, including leather-trimmed seats. Moreover, the exterior comes in one of eight premium paint colors, depending on the trim level you choose.

The 2022 CR-V has the best-in-class cargo area, rated at 39.2 cubic feet behind the rear row. Folding the 60/40 split rear seats down frees up 75.8 cu. ft of maximum cargo space. Those cargo ratings are among the best in the class, and the low and flat cargo floor makes it easy to load or unload items. For convenience, a power liftgate and a hands-free liftgate are available.

The standard interior features on the 2022 Honda CR-V LX include a standard air conditioning system, manually adjustable seats without ventilation function, and a heating option. Additional interior features on the SE and above trim levels include heated front seats and a 12-way power-adjustable driver's seat with two-position memory for a second driver.

The new CR-V EX-L and above trims get leather upholstery with power-adjustable heated and ventilated seats along with a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Moonroof comes only in upper trims which makes the cabin airier and less claustrophobic. Among rivals, the Ford Escape offers the widest and most spacious cabin while the Honda CR-V comes a close second.

Some notable interior and infotainment features of the 2022 Honda CR-V are:

• Rearview camera
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto
• 330-Watt Premium Audio System with 9-speakers
• Wireless Phone Charger
• Bluetooth Connectivity
• 12-volt Power Outlet
• USB-charge port

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While the 2022 CR-V isn't the flashiest or classiest in this hotly contested segment, it's still one of the most satisfying and talented entrants - Car and Driver

The 2022 CR-V is long known for its head-turning and innovative SUV design, having received the last refresh for the 2020 model year. The current generation CR-V model continues to offer athletic tones, with customers having the option to choose from up to eight stylish exterior paint color options apart from three standard colors:

• Sonic Gray Pearl
• Aegean Blue 
• Metallic Crystal Black 
• PearlLunar Silver 
• Metallic Modern Steel
• Metallic Obsidian
• Blue Pearl Platinum
• White Pearl 
• Radiant Red Metallic

Precisely, the CR-V Touring comes equipped with the most premium exterior features such as a standard hands-free power tailgate, roof rails, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. The Touring gets exclusive design accents including the dual chrome exhaust finishers at the back taking the styling a notch up. In case you opt for the CR-V Hybrid Touring version, you can enjoy exclusive front and rear parking sensors.

Every 2022 CR-V model comes standard with a long list of exterior features as well. These include an active shutter grille, roofline spoiler, fin-type roof-mounted antenna, and remote entry system. Though our recommendation is the EX trims which feature design enhancements including rear privacy glass, a security system, a power moonroof, LED fog lights, and heated power side mirrors with integrated turn indicators.

Moreover, it has a shorter wheelbase, which makes it more agile and fun to drive. Overall, the Honda CR-V is a handsome vehicle to drive, with eye-catching styling that turns head on the road. The spied 2023 Honda CR-V model will be a complete redesign that may include new slimmer LED headlamps, a longer wheelbase, a new grille with a honeycomb design, new machine cut alloy wheels, and a new front bumper with new fog lamps housing as well.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2022 Honda CR-V the highest overall safety rating of five out of five stars. 

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2022 CR-V the highest rating of Good in five crash tests and the second-highest rating of Acceptable in the side crash test. The Touring trim earned the highest rating of Good for forwarding visibility. The CR-V received the highest rating of Superior for its standard front crash prevention systems.

2022 CR-V standard driver-assistance features:

• Forward collision warning
• Forward automatic emergency braking
• Road departure mitigation
• Adaptive cruise control
• Lane departure warning
• Lane keep assist
• Rearview camera

Some of the notable available safety features:

• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert

2022 Honda CR-V vs. 2022 Chevrolet Equinox

The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox looks better than the Honda CR-V. Apart from this, Honda has better fuel economy ratings and better interior space. The 2022 CR-V's turbocharged engine provides more power and its CVT transmission is also better than the Equinox in terms of response and efficiency.

Both the Honda and Chevy cars score well in the crash tests and have all the necessary safety features, the CR-V is a more trusted companion. The Equinox being pocket-friendly has an advantage here.

2022 Honda CR-V vs. 2022 Nissan Rogue

The 2022 Honda CR-V has a more attractive design language than the 2022 Nissan Rogue. The Rogue has only one engine option whereas the CR-V has two engine options. The CR-V has better fuel economy and a powerful engine too.

That being said, with a better engine and fuel economy, it has a cheaper price tag than Rogue and is hence our recommendation.

The Honda CR-V has been dominating the compact SUV segment for ages now. Even though there are no significant changes this time, the 2022 CR-V is certainly a must-test option in the compact SUV segment. But having said that, we would suggest you wait for the new 2023 Honda CR-V model, as it is rumored to get a full redesign and a new hybrid engine that will produce more power and torque than the current generation. This engine is expected to surpass the current CR-V's excellent fuel economy too. According to the spy shots, it also gets a longer wheelbase, a flatter front end, and new machine-cut alloy wheels. So keep your fingers crossed, and do set your eyes on this one.

However, the shoppers looking for a new 2022 Honda CR-V should keep a close eye as Honda will launch special discounts, leases, and financing options to clear the stock as the next-generation debuts later this year.