Overview
The 2017 Honda CR-V is an excellent compact crossover, thanks to a complete package that offers contemporary styling, engaging driving dynamics, and a spacious interior for five passengers, and their cargo. Now in its fifth generation, the redesigned 2017 CR-V is larger than the outgoing model, thus offering more interior and cargo space. It gains a new turbocharged engine that is even more efficient than the base engine, getting an EPA rating of 34 mpg. This Honda’s 5-passenger compact crossover SUV arrives with more standard interior technology, and active-safety features like blind-spot monitoring and automatic emergency braking. With the SE trim gone, Honda sells the 2017 CR-V in four trim levels: LX, EX, EX-L, and Touring.
2017 Honda CR-V Buying Advice
Honda gave the CR-V a full redesign for the 2017 model year. If you are considering older models, a 2017 CR-V's price is almost $2,600 more than a 2016 model. Considering these new features the 2017 model is well worth the extra spend. Moreover, a 2018 CR-V is identical to the 2017 model, and will likely cost more for similar features.
The new CR-V's revamped interior is both roomier and more functional and continues to hold the top spot in the compact SUV segment. This crossover comes with an upgraded exterior design that adds to its aggressive stance. The popular segment includes stalwarts such as the 2017 Ford Escape, the 2017 Toyota RAV4, and the 2017 Mazda CX-5, the Honda CR-V is still easy to recommend. Moreover, the CR-V has solid safety and predicted reliability ratings.
2017 Honda CR-V for sale
A good pick for most shoppers, the 2017 Honda CR-V LX is on sale at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting around $24,045. However, with a turbocharged engine along with impressive standard interior features and numerous advanced safety technology, the EX is the best value choice starting at around $26,795. Used compact SUV shoppers looking for premium amenities like leather upholstery, and a power liftgate, should opt for the $29,295 EX-L trim while the top-of-the-line Touring trim adds navigation and rain-sensing wipers. Buyers can get a used 2017 CR-V at an average price of around $26,400. Moreover, the Honda CR-V lasts more than 200,000 miles and has an affordable five-year cost of ownership estimated at around $20,940. Another option is to lease the latest Honda CR-V model. You can lease a CR-V at the best price of $299 per month for 36 months with $3,599 due at signing.


