2022/2023 Honda CR-V Comparison in Bay City, MI

2023 Honda CR-V vs. 2022 Honda CR-V 

Refreshed for the newest model year, the 2023 Honda CR-V has plenty of things to get excited about. A new exterior appearance gives the compact SUV a more commanding presence as it travels all around mid-Michigan. The CVT and AWD systems in the 2023 CR-V have also been tuned to further improve their performance to make the 2023 model-year Honda even more satisfying to cruise around in. Compared to the 2022 model year Honda CR-V, the noteworthy updates provide a new experience that fans of previous iterations of the compact SUV will adore.  

Performance 

A retuned 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine finds its home under the hood of the 2023 Honda CR-V. While the engine still delivers 190 horsepower like the previous model year CR-V has to offer, the engine feels even more refined for improved efficiency of performance. The Continuously Variable Transmission that returns for the 2023 iteration of the vehicle has also been slightly redesigned for improved gear shifting. FWD remains the standard drivetrain for the CR-V, while an upgraded AWD platform is also available on select trims of the 2023 model year compact SUV.  

Exterior & Interior Features 

When looking at a 2023 Honda CR-V, one will immediately notice that the newest version of the vehicle has been refreshed. One element that observers will find is the size of the 2023 Honda is larger than the 2022 version. This means passengers of the CR-V will have even more quality room to stretch. Various elements of the exterior have also been redesigned for the new model year. The dashboard vents now feature a charming honeycomb design to help it differentiate it from its previous version. Front seating has been improved for better posture and comfort for more enjoyable driving. The larger interior also means that there is more cargo space to use for large grocery runs and other heavy-duty hauling tasks.  

Safety Features 

Honda Sensing Safety & Driver Assistive Technologies are a collection of features that make operating the compact SUV safe in a variety of situations. Among the options that were brought from the 2022 model year CR-V to the 2023 model year include the combination of Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Warning. Blind Spot Monitoring is now standard in the 2023 CR-V family of compact SUVs. Adaptive Cruise Control has also been brought back for another year of less tiring highway trips as a standard assistance technology.  

Purchase the 2023 Honda CR-V at Thelen Honda in Bay City 

If you want to see more about how the 2023 Honda CR-V has been enhanced from the excellent 2022 model year compact SUV, visit Thelen Honda in Bay City, Michigan today. Our sales team will happily provide you with all the information you need to determine which version of the 2023 model year Honda you should purchase. By choosing Thelen as your go-to mid-Michigan Honda dealer, you can count on us to cater to your needs throughout every step of the shopping experience.