I unfortunately had a replace a 2022 CRV that was totaled with 2026 CRV EX that I love too so far. There is the same Honda quality with some improvements over the 2022 (like a wireless phone charger and more room). All around great vehicle that is a joy to drive! The only thing I miss about the 2022 is the classy wood paneling.

I bought the EXL and I'm loving it. Traded a 2025 Tucson hybrid, and I don't regret it. The interior quality is really good, it drives smoothly and I find the seats more comfortable than the Tucson hybrid. So far, I've had zero problems with CarPlay/infotainment system. I miss the satellite radio built into the car but the Sirius app on my phone works pretty well. Affordable to fill up w/gas as well. It has memory seats, moon roof, digital gauge cluster screen, blind spot monitoring, which is helpful as well as some other safety features. If I had to say anything negative at all, it would be that acceleration from a stop is a bit slower than a hybrid. Once you get going , the turbo works great though. Handles curves and hills quite well. However, I'm also not worried 24/7 about the temperature outside and how it will affect the batteries on a hybrid or if I don't drive the car for a few days, I know the gas version is going to start. I'm not concerned about the car losing power a few years down the line, because the batteries may need a replacement and how much that could cost. Peace of mind is a very comforting factor. So far, I love my new Honda CRV.

No option for XM Radio. Unbelievable for a 2026 model year! No electronic device for opening a garage door. I had to find my old opener ( that I had not used in 12 years) since the 5, yes 5 cars that I have purchased since then all had this option. Why is Honda so cheap?? I would not have purchased the CRV had I known this. Now my 3 week old 2026 CRV is going in to Honda repair to repair the radio. It is scrachey about 50% of the time. Also the Siri or Alexa of whatever the He## it is only says 2 or 3 words and stops. I was going to by another Subaru Forester but the stupid salesman was rude to my wife so we walked out and bought the Honda. I have had Honda's before and they were fine.