2017 Honda CR-V

 With a fine-tuned exterior design the 2017 Honda CR-V comes in with four trim offerings. The price range of the CR-V goes from $24,045 for the base trim, LX 2WD, up to $33,795 for the high-end trim, Touring AWD. It gets a 1.5L 4-cylinder as its basic engine, this power unit generates 190 hp. It also gets a 2.4L diesel engine that churns out 184 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque.

The interiors of the Honda CR-V are made more comfortable and featured packed in this model year, 2017. However, the interior room and cargo offering remain the same, and that is a good thing as it was the best-in-class, it still remains to be. The safety offering has always been top-notch in the cars by Honda and we get to witness the same even now.

"The 2017 Honda CR-V has a cavernous cargo hold and an upscale cabin with ample room for passenger, and it earns solid safety and predicted reliability ratings." - Cars.USnews

For the 2017 model year, the famed Honda CR-V will come in four trim options and with a total of 10 styles, this would include a change in drivetrains and a sport trim variant for the EX-L trim line. It is priced at an MSRP range of $24,045-$33,795.

There are two engine options offered, the standard engine made available is a 1.5 liter 4 cylinder gasoline engine that generates 190 HP. The other engine is offered only in the LX trim, a 2.4 liter 4 cylinder diesel engine that generates 184 HP and 180 lb-ft of torque.

Trim	LX	EX	EX-L	Touring
MSRP (2WD)	$24,045	$26,795	$29,295	$32,495
MSRP (AWD)	$25,345	$28,095	$30,595	$33,795
Key Features	A multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines	Dual-zone automatic climate control system	Power tailgate with programmable height	Rain-sensing windshield wipers
	LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	Retractable cargo area cover	Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob	Hands-free access power tailgate
	Fin-type roof-mounted antenna	Power windows with auto-up/down driver's and front passenger's windows	Automatic-dimming rearview mirror	Roof rails
	Remote entry system	Power door and tailgate locks with Walk Away Auto Lock feature	HomeLink remote system	LED headlights (low and high beam)
	Roofline spoiler with integrated brake light	Heated front seats	Driver's seat with two-position memory	Dual chrome exhaust finishers
	Capless fuel filler	Driver's seat with 12-way power adjustment, including 4-way power lumbar support	Passenger's seat with 4-way power adjustment	330-watt premium audio system with 9 speakers

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For a fine price of $29,295, we would recommend you to go in for the EX-L trim. This trim offers a good set of features that includes a HomeLink remote system, a Leather-wrapped steering wheel, and shift knob, a Power tailgate with programmable height, and more. Apart from this, it offers the same powertrain as the other trims, with the same engine specs and configurations.

The 2017 Honda CR-V is well-suited to daily driving. It has a comfortable ride, adequate engine power, and excellent fuel economy. It isn't the most powerful or most agile in the class, but for drivers using it to commute or run errands, it performs capably. – Cars.USNews

For all the long years they only offered petrol engines. Honda has recently put their feet in the diesel engine game. Diversifying its engine portfolio, the 2017 Honda CR-V goes ahead with a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine that generates 184 HP and 180lb-ft of torque, however, this is specific only to the base LX trim. The LX is priced at $24,045 for the 2WD and at $25,345 for the AWD.

The other engine that is offered as standard across all the other variants is a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine that puts out 190 HP. Both the competitors considered come with 2.4L 4-cylinder engines which are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Model	2017 Honda CR-V	2017 Ford Escape	2017 Mazda CX-5
MSRP	$24,045	$23,750	$24,045
Engine	2.4L I-4 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC	2.5L i-VCT I4	2.5L DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder
Transmission	CVT automatic	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic
Horsepower (hp@RPM)	184 hp @ 6400 RPM	168 hp @ 6000 RPM	187 hp @ 6000 RPM
Torque (lb-ft@RPM)	180 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM	170 llb-ft @ 4500 RPM	185 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM

Honda sure does deserve much applause for its attempt at taming diesel engines as it delivers better than its competition, setting back the 2017 Ford Escape with its mere 168 hp. Close in competition is the 2017 Mazda CX-5, with a power output of 187hp and 185 lb-ft of torque. 

Acceleration of the 2017 Honda CR-V

Honda CR-V never lags in acceleration, it goes from 0 to 60mph in 8.6 seconds which is really swift. Well, there are a few advantages of a diesel engine and Honda offers it at a bare minimum of $24,045.

Model	2017 Honda CR-V	2017 Ford Escape	2017 Mazda CX-5
0-60 MPH	8.6 sec	9.1 sec	8.9 sec
Quarter mile	16.7 sec	16.8 sec	16.6 sec
Engine	2.4L	2.5L	2.5L

Despite the 2017 Mazda CX 5 spotting a more powerful engine, it is the Honda CRV that delivers in terms of performance, 0-60mph. However, the tables turn when it comes to the quarter-mile dash. Honda CR-V is placed in the second position just by a millisecond.

Ride and Handling of the 2017 Honda CR-V

With a well-weighted steering wheel, the handling of the 2017 Honda CR-V becomes easy and comforting. This model year is even configured with a fluid-filled suspension system. Together, all these specs add up and deliver a smooth ride even on uneven terrain. Even when compared with its competition, that is the 2017 Ford Escape and the 2017 Mazda CX-5, it is the ride quality of the Honda CR-V that stands out.

Braking of the 2017 Honda CR-V

We just mentioned the acceleration power of the Honda CR-V and its rivals. But we guess braking power is equally important as well. Excellent braking power is necessary for both city and highway driving conditions and despite having the smallest rotors in class, Honda delivers.

Model	2017 Honda CR-V	2017 Ford Escape	2017 Mazda CX-5
Brake Front (in.)	11.1	12.8	11.7
Brake Rear (in.)	10.2	12.0	11.9
Curb Weight (lbs.)	3307	3515	3527
60-0 MPH (ft.)	117	112	126

A big round of applause here for Honda, as they have done an excellent job by maintaining the body weight balance with the braking capacity so well that CR-V goes from 0 to 60mph in just 8.6 seconds with a stopping range of 117 ft. apart from the fact that the disc brake size is least in the CR-V.

" Front-wheel-drive models get 30 mpg combined." - Edmunds

Honda CR-V delivers way more than its rivals in terms of fuel economy. The 2017 CR-V delivers 26 miles to a gallon in city driving conditions and 32 miles to a gallon on the highway. On average, it gives approximately 28 MPG combined, which is so much better than the offering of its rivals.

Model	2017 Honda CR-V	2017 Ford Escape	2017 Mazda CX-5
MPG (city)	25	21	24
MPG (highway)	31	29	31
MPG (combined)	27	24	27

The 2017 Ford escape records the least mpg for its city Highway and combined reading. It delivers just 21 miles to a gallon in the city, 29 miles to a gallon on the highway, and 24 combined. The 2017 Mazda CX 5 is just sitting on the shadow of the Honda CRV, recording 24/ 31/ 27 in city, highway, and combined, respectively.

"The interior design improves practicality and offers a welcome dose of style versus last year's model. Owners will appreciate little tricks such as adjusting the opening height for the rear hatch for tight garages and venting all four windows on hot days by holding the unlock button." - edmunds

Seating and comfort of the 2017 Honda CR-V

At a price point that ranges between $24,045-$33,795, the 2017 Honda CRV comes with a plush and up-market interior to offer. Honda is also known for infotainment offering that is simple and user-friendly. A noteworthy aspect of the cabin is the black dashboard that uses soft plastics with wooden inserts making the CR-V look all luxurious.

Model	2017 Honda CR-V	2017 Ford Escape	2017 Mazda CX-5
Passenger capacity	5	5	5
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	40.1/57.9/41.3	39.9/56.0/43.1	39.7/57.1/41.0
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	39.2/55.6/40.4	39.0/55.3/36.8	39.0/54.8/39.6

In terms of interior room provided, it is clearly the Honda CR-V that offers the most this is followed by Ford Escape and lastly by the Mazda. Some more interior features that you would find in the 2017 CR-V are listed below:

• Seats are extremely comfortable and super supportive and can be adjusted in 12 ways electrically
• 8-inch frameless touch display looks really clean and is very responsive and comes loaded with a navigation system, apple car play, and android auto car systems
• The unique and all-digital display panel
• Reverse parking camera comes as standard equipment with three different view options.
• The seat heating mechanism is really effective
• The leather-wrapped steering wheel is very comfortable to hold and have a touch-sensitive volume control option
• The Center console offers plenty of storage spaces and the central armrest can be moved forward and backward as per driving comfort
• The sunroof is also available in higher versions
• Rear seats are equally comfortable and have plenty of leg space and headroom is pretty adequate
• Rear seats can be split in a 60:40 ratio
• Two USB charging sockets are also provided in the back

Cargo Capacity of the 2017 Honda CR-V

The 2017 Honda CR-V comes with massive cargo capacity, this would just add to the reasons for getting a CR-V over it's tough competition. Cargo Capacity with rear seats up or down is maximum across all its competitors, so we again have a winner here.

Model	2017 Honda CR-V	2017 Ford Escape	2017 Mazda CX-5
Cargo Volume rear seat up (ft.3)	39.2	34.3	30.9
Cargo Volume rear seat folded (ft.3)	75.8	67.8	59.6

With a significant margin, the Ford Escape 2017 model year is left in second place for its cargo space offering. The margin between the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 is off 10 cubic feet which is hands-down massive. Even in terms of overall cargo space offering the Honda CR-V has of winning margin of 8 cubic feet over the Ford Escape and 16 cubic feet over Mazda.

"The Honda CR-V's exterior is a little quirky, but it gets points for a terrific interior". - The Car Connection

Dimension and Weight of the 2017 Honda CR-V

Honda CR-V right from the beginning had maintained a subtle design, something similar to a domesticated beast. However, the 2017 Honda CRV belonging to the fifth generation takes a bold stance with its Chrome front grille and headlamps fitted with DRL's. The side profiles remain the same but the rear and have something more to offer.

The new L-shaped LED tail lamps, which are well synchronized with the body shape are part of the surprise it offers. Shark fin antennas fitted on the rear side of the roof are another awe-striking aspect. Dimensionally, the CRV-V is almost 200lbs. lighter but an inch wider and longer than most of its rivals.

Model	2017 Honda CR-V LX	2017 Ford Escape S	2017 Mazda CX-5 sport
Curb weight (lbs.)	3421	3515	3527
Length(in)	180.6	178.1	179.1
Width(in)	73.0	72.4	72.5
Height(in)	66.1	66.3	65.3
Ground clearance (in)	8.2	7.9	7.6
Wheelbase (in)	104.7	105.9	106.3
Track width (in) F/R	63.0/63.7	61.5/61.6	62.8/62.8

New Honda CR-V comes with a bold outlook and new features, some of which are mentioned below:

• Bold front grille with chrome finishing
• LED headlamps with DRL’s as standard across all versions
• Bulges on both sides of the hood
• 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
• Shark fin antenna
• L shaped Complete LED tail lamps
• One-touch boot opening system
• Fingerprint sensors to unlock the driver side door

"The 2017 Honda CR-V has one of the highest safety ratings in the compact SUV class." - Cars.USnews

Proudly bagging the Top Safety Pick from IIHS and getting a "Good" rating in all the safety aspects and crash test puts the 2017 CR-V in good books. However, under the vigil of NHTSA, the 2017 CR-V gets only four out of five stars in the rollover crash test.

The safety offering of the 2017 Honda CR-V is a small upgrade from its previous model year. This year it will include a little bit of sophistication and advancements. Honda never compromises on the safety points. As always CR-V comes with a number of safety features:

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) for better stability at high speeds and side corners
• ABS And Driveline Traction Control for effective braking
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Side Impact Beams to protect passengers from side impacts
• Rear Child Safety Locks
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
• Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags

2017 Honda CR-V vs 2017 Ford Escape

The 2017 Ford Escape is a beautiful well-built, bold, and comprehensively feature-loaded option in the compact SUV segment. However, it lacks in terms of performance fuel efficiency, and power generation. Also, the Escape is significantly expensive than CR-V.

2017 Honda CR-V vs 2017 Mazda CX-5

The Mazda CX-5 is a good choice if you seek great drive quality from a compact SUV. Upfront it delivers more power when compared to the CR-V but in terms of performance, it falls behind. The CR-V outperforms it even in terms of gas mileage. The CX-5 does lack cabin space when compared to the CR-V and your choice solely depends on your personal preference.

 

Honda CR-V has built and maintained a fine repute in this segment as it has been delivering customer satisfaction all along. The 2017 model year once again offers that perfect car for all your needs, practical and economical yet performance-oriented too. All of this is offered at a fine price range of $24,045-$33,795.

 

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2017 Honda CR-V FAQs

What powers the 2017 Honda CR-V?

A 2.4L inline-4 engine is the standard powertrain of the 2017 Honda CR-V

Can the 2017 Honda CR-V tow?

The 2017 Honda CR-V has a towing capacity of 1500lbs.

Are there any problems with the  2017 Honda CR-V?

The 2017 Honda CR-V is known to have an issue with its fuel-injection system.

How much power does the 2017 Honda CR-V generate?

The 2017 Honda CR-V offers 184 hp and 180lb-ft of torque.