The 2019 Honda CR-V is a compact SUV that can seat up to five. It comes standard with a 184-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that pairs with a continuously variable automatic transmission. A 190-hp, turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder is available. Front-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive is optional. The CR-V competes with the Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Hyundai Tucson, Nissan Rogue and Toyota RAV4.
What’s New on the 2019 Honda CR-V?
There are no significant changes this year.
What Features in the 2019 Honda CR-V Are Most Important?
The midrange EX trim level adds appealing features like remote start, a power moonroof, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, heated front seats, a power driver’s seat, a touchscreen multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity, blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert and the Honda Sensing suite of active safety features. Honda Sensing includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning and adaptive cruise control.
Should I Buy the 2019 Honda CR-V?
The Honda CR-V is a roomy compact SUV with great in-cabin storage amenities. The available turbocharged drivetrain feels overburdened, however, and brake-pedal feel is disappointing. The compact SUV class has become significantly more competitive in recent years as automakers have improved their offerings, so it’d be wise to check out models like the Volkswagen Tiguan, Subaru Forester and Hyundai Tucson before settling on a CR-V.
