“The all-wheel drive system was excellent, and that’s something I’ll be looking for in my next vehicle. And it’s a market where, since 1997, Honda’s CR-V has been a sure-fire contender.

The CR-V Hybrid, meanwhile, still retains a flat-load floor and the same cargo area even with its hybrid system. This Sport trim (EX in U.S.A.) is $6,100 CAD less at $34,990 CAD ($27,560 USD) which makes it very good value for your money.Thank you to Honda Canada for providing the vehicle.Editor at large and gearhead. That’s all standard stuff now.Our test unit was the CR-V Sport, an interesting package as it sits right smack in the middle of the model range. This 1.5L engine can achieve up to 8.7 L/100km (27 mpg) in a city and 7.4 L/100km (31.7 mpg) on a highway with the AWD system.

It just never feels quick per se.The CVT gearbox that’s bolted onto it, for better or worse, does a bang-up job of maximizing the available power.

Seating position is also fantastic, and we congratulate Honda for its clear understanding of ergonomics and space efficiency.The CR-V is packed with common sense, from its enormous center-console storage compartment to its straightforward HVAC controls, it’s just a good place to spend some time in.And the cargo area is massive. The back seats are also spacious and comfortable.Wish I would have figured out the remote start before now.

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Contact us at Oakville Honda for a test drive or visit us in Oakville. To remain in the game, Honda has given its CR-V a slight facelift for the 2020 model year. Considering that Canadians are generally attracted to greener, more fuel-efficient vehicles, especially in Québec and British Columbia, we feel a hybrid CR-V would have made sense over here.Anyway, the 2020 CR-V gets new standard equipment that enhances its value proposition. Engine – For the 2020 Honda CR-V Sport, a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine is the only choice customers have. The AWD was a great feature and I had no problems on the ice and hills. 2020 Honda CR-V Sport See 34 photos. In previous models, a naturally aspirated 2.4L engine was available to the American market but that is now gone. Stock is #102106 Those numbers drop by 0.4 L/100km for both highway and city driving if equipped with just FWD.When conditions are dry, the SUV drives smoothly with a relatively light steering feel. Estimated monthly payments provided may not accurately reflect your actual car-related payments. We delete comments that violate.© CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved.The 2020 Toyota Highlander gets a new platform...2020 Hyundai Sonata brings arresting style...Click here to read our most recent Honda CR-V review.

The wheels were impressive and the contouring of the hood was a nice feature. Although it was too cold to test the power moonroof in the open position, Adie did like the extra light it let in when the inside cover was pushed back.“The touchscreen was all new to me, but it wasn’t complicated at all once you figured it out,” Adie says.While driving, Adie says she experimented using the Econ mode button.“I thought I’d see a significant difference in performance between Normal and Econ, but it drove pretty much the same,” she says, and adds, “So I left it in Econ for most of the time. “I mean, it’s a nice-looking vehicle, but I didn’t see anything that was really different, or that set it much farther apart.“That’s not a bad thing, and I’m not shaming it by any means.”.Adie’s currently driving a 14-year old Acura TSX.

And it’s a market where, since 1997, Honda’s CR-V has been a sure-fire contender.Now in its fourth generation, for 2020 Honda has refreshed the CR-V with a new front bumper, grille and headlights together with a revised rear bumper.

Update, Feb. 28, 2020… “It served its function, but to me, it’s not aesthetically pleasing.”.Overall fit and finish felt high-quality, she says, and there was nothing sub-par about any of the materials used in the CR-V’s construction, including the combination leatherette and fabric seating surfaces.