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Honda CR-V RW

Headline trim: 1.5 VTEC Turbo — 190 bhp, 0-62 in 9.2s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
190 bhp
0–60
9.2 s
Top speed
129 mph
MPG
32 mpg (US)
Used
$15,000-$36,000

Strengths

  • HEV from 2019 a strong choice
  • Roomier 5+2 seat option
  • Cabin a real upgrade

Weaknesses

  • 1.5 VTEC Turbo oil dilution issue
  • No diesel option
  • Honda Sensing fussy

Notable tech

  • RW platform — global Civic-derived
  • 1.5 VTEC Turbo petrol or 2.0 e:HEV hybrid (2019+)
  • Real Time AWD i-VTM4
  • CVT on petrol; eCVT on HEV
  • Honda Sensing standard
  • 5+2 seat option on petrol

Common issues

  • 1.5 oil dilution
  • HEV 12V battery
  • Sensing nags

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across RW's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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1.5 VTEC Turbo
BHP190
Torque243 Nm
0–609.2 s
Top129 mph
MPG (US)32 mpg
DriveFWD / AWD
GearboxCVT
2.0 e:HEV
BHP181
Torque315 Nm
0–608.8 s
Top112 mph
MPG (US)42 mpg
DriveFWD / AWD
GearboxeCVT