Honda CR-V gets more trims, standard features
Honda has refreshed its CR-V for the 2020 model year so the SUV gets more trims and more standard features.
Exterior looks have changed slightly, adding a bit of Civic-style flair to the family hauler. The front fascia has broad openings for the available fog lights, giving the CR-V an aggressive look. Around the back, the tail lights are dark-tinted on all trims, and the exhaust tips are chrome on CR-V Sport, Touring and Black Edition trims.
There are two new colour options for 2020 — Sonic Gray and Radiant Red — and new 19inch rims.
Honda Sensing safety and driver-assist technology will be available on all trims and two new trims are available exclusively to Canadians: a Sport trim, which replaces the EX, and a new top-of-the-line Black Edition.
The centre console has been redesigned with a few more cubbies, and Apple Carplay and Android
Auto compatibility are both available. Qi-compatible wireless cellphone charging will come with Touring and Black Edition trims.
All 2020 CR-V models are powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 190 horsepower, sending power to either all the wheels or just the front ones. A CVT gearbox is the only available option.
For Canadians, remote engine start, heated front seats, and front-wiper de-icer are standard on all trims, with a heated steering wheel available on Sport trims and above.
Prices start at $28,690, up from $27,690 for the 2019 models.