2017 Honda CR-V review from Family Wheels
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- This totally new fifth generation CR-V has some huge new improvements that shows why this now twenty year old Honda vehicle continues to be a pack leader in the small SUV class. Take a look at our family friendly review of this little workhorse.
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Another fantastic review!! Thank you
Great review. Subscribed! you guys deserve more subscribers, as your presentation style is great. Much better than many TH-cam car channels. BTW, just got our 2017 CR-V touring. Coming from owning 2010, 2013, and 2015 models. The 2017 is an amazing improvement!
Glad to have you watching. Enjoy the new wheels!
great review and very informative 👍
Great review and helpful info thanks for warning about the shifter rattles.
In my experience owning this car, there's no shifter rattle AT ALL.
Great review! I just test drove a 2017 EX AWD yesterday and although I really hate how the rims and grill have all those busy lines, everything else is a significant upgrade - especially the Honda sensing, driving dynamics, stiffer chassis, turbo power, while getting almost the same MPGs as my old Fit Sport. Considering how large and well equipped this thing is, that's simply amazing!
Agreed. This is a huge step up for the CR-V.
Honda should offer a limited edition 2.0 litre turbo which will have over 220 hp - 250hp which will compete with subaru forester and ford escape.
joe TheBet buy the all new Acura rdx. check out the spy shots, looks exactly like the new crv
joe TheBet Couldn't agree more.
1000% agree, I wish this category would offer a v6 option
Or better yet. A high displacement V8
Another nice review...
Awesome review. I have 2019 LX with AWD. It's awesome. I'm getting around 8.2 fuel economy.
Another great review. Good job! Myself I'm waiting for 2019 Rav4 full redesign. It has a 2.5L engine which hopefully would give the same consumption as this new Crv. Also I like smooth rides where Crv used to lack at. How you compare the level of confort when compare this version with the same 2017 Rav4 version?
Great review! I am thinking of jumping from Toyota to Honda because they've really upped the game, and the Rav4 seems to be stuck (interior-wise) in 5 years ago design. The CRV feels a lot more high end - just a suggestion to do a wee bit more talk about the Apple Car Play/Android Auto features, as well as some of the great stow-away options in the CRV. Loving the Canadian review though! And the heated steering wheel is a huge plus that should get a mention here in Canada!
Thanks, Pam. Yep, the heated steering wheel is another Canada-specific Easter egg!
Great review as always. One issue I have though is how you measure the front legroom from the front of the seat cushion to the dashboard as this doesn't really show overall legroom. Some cars have shorter seats than others, so it would be much more accurate to measure from the back of the bottom cushion to the dashboard. Your measurement shows how close the seat is to the dashboard, it doesn't show legroom as that starts at the back of the seat, if that makes sense.
Very good video!! This really reflects my experience as a 1.5 yr owner of this car (as well as last years version of this car).
I bought a new 2016 EX-L CR-V (in the US) but opted to not pay the extra $3k for the active safety features (mainly self-braking and lane-keep). I traded it in with 12000 miles for a 2017 EX-L that includes the safety suite; I just retired and figure that having a competent robot looking over my shoulder is a good thing. So far I am really happy having the radar self-braking and lane keep. Interestingly I only had to give the dealer $3k and extend the loan back to the original length so it feels like got the new car for no extra money over the old one!
I can make good comparisons between the two vehicles. This video is the first one to note my biggest complaint of the 2017, NO AC SWITCH. Having to go through menus to turn on the AC is ludicrous. The automotive press complained about not having a dedicated volume control on the old model but I never noticed that (as an owner). But I really notice that there is no dedicated AC on/off switch.
Okay, in every other way the 2017 is a big upgrade over the 2016. It is really large in all the dimensions that I care about; front seat room and comfort, back seat room and comfort, cargo space and ease of loading when doing daily chores. The gas mileage is surprisingly high for the size of this vehicle; go to Fuelly.com and look for “CRV” and “2017 CRV” with user “positron333” and see all of the fuel usage for both cars under almost identical driving conditions. Right now CRV (2016) is 26.6 mpg and 2017 CRV is 28.5 mpg. Visibility is surprisingly good all around the vehicle. The operating system works well; I have several friends with Mazda CX-5s and you can pretty much jump from any of these cars and be able to get many of the higher functions running without fuss (I’m a lifelong engineer).
It’s not a sports car but it is fun to drive. I do at least one good sport touring motorcycle trip every year (at least a week in the Western Rockies of the US and Canada). I’m an old fart but not a slow old fart.
Paul Howard I can turn my AC on without going through menus. It’s on the knobs. Mine s a 2019 EX-L though.
I must say you did a great write up. Thanks for taking the time to write.
The easy folding seats have been around for a while my 2012 crv has the same feature
Thanks for the video! Bought he Touring :)
They've definitely improved on the exterior looks. I really don't care for the gear shift placement in the CR-V, but I know it's been that way for a long time. Seems like a great car.
From Edmonton, just subscribed. Looking to compare the 2019 Forester, 2019 CR-V and the 2019 RAV4.
Very Informative...good Video good car, I just bought a car like this. Honda CRV 1.5 Turbo 2020 😁Greetings from Indonesia🙏👍
Wish they would offer the panoramic roof and rear heat seats for us northern states; I'm holding off until the next refresh or maybe when the new model. By then my 2016 Civic will be paid off and maybe go to my niece when she enters college.
très bonne analyse du produit. very good product analysis
Thanks for watching!
🤔 hmm I don't think we get the panoramic sunroof in the states!! Looks nice 👍🏼
As you said it’s great 👍
We are awaiting our CRV, interior and features were ahead of rav4 and cx5. Although, I believe the exteriors of those 2 were better. Cx5 had sportiest ride. But CRV felt more luxurious.
Great informative video. I have a 2010 Forester and am looking at the new XT and the CRV Touring. Which would you recommend for a family of 3? The XT seems like it's more fun to drive but the CRV has more creature comforts.
You hit the nail on the head, Oliver. If you want performance and amazing AWD, go for the Forester XT. If you want better fuel economy and creature comforts (at an impressive price), go for the CR-V.
Hi, I'm trying to decide between a Mazda cx9 and the 2017 crv. Which ones do you suggest?
Great review! One question: Do you think the 2nd row would comfortably accommodate 2 child seats in rear facing mode, one in the middle and one at the back of the front passenger seat? Thanks!
Depends on the car seats. This is quite a narrow car, after all. But with the right seat, I bet you could pull it off.
Great review from a family perspective!!! My parents are staying with me and we often go for dinners with my husband and mom in law.Do you feel CRV can accomodate 3 medium sized adults in rear seats?Reka
Hi Rekha. It will be a squeeze for the person in the middle. It's not a very wide car but it's far roomier than I expected.
There is an on/off button for aircond next to the temp dial
I love it!
Great review. I liked every single of your episodes. BTW thanks for doing the review on Toyota Highlander. However, how would you compare or would you prefer 49K RDX Elit over 40K CR-V Touring ?
I actually prefer the Honda, honestly. The seats are better, it has better instrumentation, the infotainment system is more intuitive and the powerplant is more efficient.
Muhammad Rahman when I build the RDX here in the states, it doesn't have a lot of the features of the new CRV such as automatic highbeams and some of the extra safety features. Seems to me the only advantage of the RDX is the V-6 engine
Hi Paul! I am looking at the Ouback and the CRV. so which of the 2 do you prefer? great video for both vehicle. keep it up!
We both personally preferred the CR-V... better economy, interior and bang for your buck. But the Outback's AWD system is second to none. So it really depends what's important to you.
Overall Honda CRV sounds to be the best in its category , providing all the features you may need but with only one problem with loose gear , I think Honda will be aware off that problem A.S.A.P
Hi, I'm shopping for a compact SUV. I'm looking for good visibiliy all around and for the most comprehensive and complete driver assistance and security technologies. My list Is down to the 2017 Honda CRV Touring, the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Highline with driver assistance package and finaly the 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited with the EyeSight package. All 3 with prepation fees and taxes have a prince between 45--50k in Quebec. Which one would you chose ? Thanks.
Hey Paul Awesome Reviews!!!! Your real world reviews are whats missing i dislike when reviews just read off of spec sheets like we can do that ourselves but ur insight is so helpful.Now my question is that I am 20 years old my car i drive is a 96 Accord which has been in my family since 96 and its time to upgrade...I love hondas and would like your help in narrowing cars..I know hondas are built to last and mine has 200k miles. I have been looking at the crv or civic hatchback or an accord..Im 20 but since these cars are built to last i was considering the crv because down the road when a amy comes it would be a good car without needing to trade it in.I like fuel efficiency and some peppyness in the engine. I am in the states and if u have any suggestions then i would like to hear them. Im borderline on american brand vechicles because of resale. I do support anerican built and honda has been building cars here forever. My budget is around 30k dollars so hope this helps thanks so much
Hi Josh... thanks for writing. I was REALLY impressed by the new CRV. In fact, there's a new plug-in hybrid version of this car that is apparently in the works and I could very likely buy it as our next car. If you have a background as a Honda buyer and want something that you can grow into, it seems like a really natural fit. I was NOT as impressed with the Civic hatch. I thought it was ugly and really didn't offer up any more capability. Opportunity lost, I thought. Hope that helps!
Family Wheels Thanks for the awesome response it has helped alot. The civic is officially crossed off my list. I understand your perspective and opinions on the crv and totally agree with what you are saying but how would u compare the new crv to the new accord. The accord is really spacious now and added 2 inches of leg room to the rear, so im going to rewatch your video on it again. I think the crv would be perfect for many buyers if honda offered and brought te new 2.0 turbo engine and 10 speed auto from the accord to the new crv, that would turn alot of heads and help with merging in traffic. Im torn between the new accord and crv. Would the accord be practical for your family having booster seats and diaper bags and what not.
Great Review, very detailed. My wife and I are trying to decide between the 2017 Rav4 XLE and 2017 CRV EX-L. Which one is quieter and is the CRV's turbo lag bad?
Thanks for writing, Cody. I wasn't using the decibel reader when we were last in the RAV4 but the CRV was pretty good on this front. You will notice the lag during sudden acceleration but once up to speed, this car is surprisingly zippy for such a small engine. It left us impressed!
Would you recommend 2017 CRV EX over 2017 Rav4 XLE?
Personally, I'd go for the CRV. The RAV4 is starting to feel pretty long in the tooth in comparison to this new redesign.
Purchased a 2017 CRV EX AWD and absolutely LOVE It! It's taking a little getting used to the CVT but overall, great quality, and the CRV 2017 offers a lot of bang for your $!! Thanks so much!!
That's a very small engine turbo or not. I'd considered it for my wife to drive around town, though it's the first year and want to see how the engine holds up.
Steve Wise we have the same thinking that's why im still undecided
is this the EX one?
I tested one last week . The shifter feels cheap and the CVT is a little bit noisy. I don't like CVT but compared to the Subaru's one the outback or the forester have a better software. Ride is excellent and comfort . I'll wait the new Tiguan in next fall to see if that one can haul Moore than 2,000 lbs. the CRV is only rated 1,500
Agreed on the shifter knob feel, David. It's a very strange oversight since the rest of the car feels so tight. 1500 lbs isn't much but when you consider that this is a 1.5 L engine pulled from a Civic, it's still respectable and could haul a small motorbike trailer or something. Thanks for watching.
So, just because Canada has a new production facility, that means that the states can't have a panoramic sunroof? I don't get it?
America sells more CRV's than any other market, 357,000 in 2016 alone. I don't get it????
A heated steering wheel also comes on the Canadian touring trims and isn't available in the US. But I wouldn't be surprised if you had these features coming down the pike, too.
tahjo7 Well Toyota also doesn't give us the features that Americans get. No Bench Seat option for the Limited and No RES option for the Highlander and other models.
Family Wheels Here in the US, heated steering wheel is available as an interior option for all trims except the LX.
Saves money. It’s all about money.
I purchased a 2017 CR-V a month ago, trading in my 2014 Honda Accord. I opted for the LX model, not just for the price, but because it has the same 2.4 liter engine as the Accord, which I feel is an excellent, proven engine with decent power and economy. The new 1.5 turbo is smaller than my motorcycle engine! I know Honda is famous for it's small engine technology, but the CR-V seems like an awfully lot of weight for that tiny engine to haul around, even turbocharged. Will it still be putting out enough power in five or ten years?
I really like the new CR-V style, and I'm surprised at how many compliments I've received on the way it looks. Visibility is excellent with the increased height.
Yes, you can get the 2.4-L in the US but the 1.5 L turbo is on all trims in Canada.
Love the accent, reminds me of Rush🤟
Was laying it on thick especially for that reason!
I'm shopping around for a new car.. I'm torn between the 2017 crv and sorrento. I am in Canada, and the 48 month lease payments are pretty much the same for the Touring vs. the Sx V6.
I know they really aren't in the same class.. but because they are the same price, I'm cross shopping them.
I like the Sorento because of the 3 rows, v6, and interior amenities.
I like the crv because I've been driving Hondas and Acuras for the past 25 years.
What are your thoughts?
Hi Alberto... thanks for writing. I was surprised by how underpowered the V6 Kia felt while conversely the CR-V's little 1.5 L felt far peppier than I'd expected. Both have really excellent interiors. If there's even a chance that you need to tow or need the extra space or third row than the Kia is the obvious choice. But if this is strictly a small city car for you, the CR-V, I think, is perfect. Its efficient, peppy, has great value and greater resale. Hope that helps.
thank you for the quick!
The Kia has poor resale, but very well reviewed. Maybe a lease if you choose the Kia?
hey Paul,
HELP! lol
My wife and I are looking to get a crossover or full size SUV and the market is saturated with them.
what would you go for: CRV, Nissan Rogue, Mazda CX5 or Subaru Forester.
to make it more complicated, I like the CX9 and the Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel.. and we live in Ontario.
reliability and cost of ownership are important.
thanks
Hi! You've chosen a great short list. All of which have their pros and cons. I really liked the CR-V but would be tempted to wait until 2018 to make sure any bugs that pop up in the redesign are ironed out. Next on my list would be the Forester followed by the CX-9... both of which have great standard equipment. Of course, Subaru is famous for its AWD and it's great that you don't have to pay more on top of the base price for it, like you do in so many other SUVs. I have a couple friends with the Rogue and they report it to be a bit gutless, it will also have poorer resale. The Jeep would have the worst resale. They've been having issues with transmissions of late (but I'm not sure if that also applies to the Grand Cherokee). Hope that helps.
Thank you for saving us a lot of leg work by eliminating a few!
We will start with Subaru, the CR-V then CX-9. Cheers
I know this review is a few months old, but in your honest opinion, price not a factor, would you pick the CR-V Touring or the top end Subaru Forester XT?
I'm getting this question a lot. You'll get a far sportier ride with the Subaru but the Honda has better economy and, I think, a better interior. Let us know what you decide on!
I had a 2016 forester xt. I liked the car, and it was certainly fun to drive. that being said, the honda has the better interior, is less expensive, and gets about 6mpg better on regular fuel. I guess it would all depend on what you're looking for in a car.
Yep. I really thought that the Honda CRV was a nicer car, but chose the Subaru Forester because it just felt a lot better to drive. I also liked that it had few pretensions re: the looks.
Great Review! Any chance you are doing a Mazda CX-5 review soon. Just picked one up and wondering what you think.
I'd love to, Graham. But Mazda never seems to send them out through our market. Perhaps I'll ask a dealer if they could help out. I've had a lot of requests for them.
Can you do video on 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV platinum trim?
-Thanks
I'll see what I can swing but have a hard time getting my hands on GM cars. Thanks for watching.
No problem
I feel Honda does cheap out on CR-V buyers by not offering the same heated and cooled front seats, more than just 4 way power front passenger seat and heated rear seats in the US. at this price point those features should be present as they are in the new Accord.
Why can't USA market get the panoramic sunroof and heated steering wheel? HONDA WHY!!!
GodZji Because Trump will make America great again.
GodZji In the US, heated steering wheel is available as an interior option for all trims except the LX.
Samiur Rahman thank you for your replied. I just found that out from the dealer. :)
I heard in other countries,CR-V has 9AT!And BTW,Im a tall peson and have tall problems so yeh,Im screwd.I might go for a CX5 or somethin
If it were your money would you get the CRV or the new CX-5?
The CR-V took a meteoric leap forward for 2017. I would lean that way for value, comfort and fuel economy.
LX in Canada is almost the same as EX, whereas in USA the LX is super downgraded.
Honda should quickly correct the gear shift problem. It has been bought up in two other reviews I have watched online...!
It's probably the same press vehicle in each of the reviews with the three reviews with same loose gear shift.
Probably not, this review is done in BC, the other two I watched were from Ontario and the US.
@family wheels, where’s the best place to buy one here in Calgary?
Nike Tam I'm not sure... anyone else care to chime in?
Family Wheels what about which trim level is the best value? I’m anting towards EXL
Why does the Canadian version have A panoramic sunroof
Our is manufactured in Ontario. I don't know where US CR-Vs are made but it might just be a plant to plant difference.
I am sure there're lots of people watch your video from the State. When you mention milage, please include MPG not just liter.
tvhavan Please! Lots of America’s watching!
My crv is only getting 10 to 10.4 L/100kms. City driving mostly.
Interesting. And we were shooting in Calgary - which is a fairly high elevation city.
Family Wheels and i'm in Dartmouth Nova Scotia which is barely above sea level. Better ⛽ out your way maybe lol maybe i need to check with Honda. Cheers
The easy release seats aren't new, previous gen also had them.
This is what's new about it, Luke... from the Honda literature: "the CR-V has an all-new one-motion dive-down 60/40 split rear seat design. The design also allows a single motion to return each side to the upright position."
Family Wheels thank you! I know the previous one had one motion release, must also be the one motion return that is new.
Family Wheels it's because the seat bottoms no longer have to fold as well
Dang Canadian models get panoramic sunroof
Zhiyang Zeng yeah I got the 2017 in US but I bet next year they'll bring panoramic here so I can complain
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How do you like it?
I'm sorry I think you're asking me, if not then please ignore. This is my first SUV (and first new car). I love it. I primarily drive a Subaru Impreza, this CRV is now the "family" car. It handles well, rides smooth, road feel is a little muted for my taste if this was my primary car (I like sporty, stiff suspensions) but I think I would prefer this slightly muted road feel when on long drives. If you get EX and above (I got EX-L) you'll love the standard safety features in those trims. I have already used adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist and it's amazing. The automatic braking is wonderful. It's quiet. Android Auto is wonderful. Space is immense. I'm very happy.
Do you find the 1.5 turbo adequate? Off the mark it’s pathetic. Beyond that it gets better, but that engine is really struggling. Lastly, how in the world do you deal with lack of proper heating in Canada? I live in Iowa, USA and I can’t get the car warm! Mine also is built in Alliston. No heated steering for your friends South of the border! A Civic engine in an SUV. Really? Its been a damned cold drive to work for this American!
I have this crv. I sweat while the heater is on. The engine with 190 horsepower is more than enough for city driving. Are you planning on tracking the crv or pass everyone you see on the street? If you are the type of driver that can't follow the flow of the traffic then look elsewhere
s2k I purchased the 2018 CR-V EXL in December 2017. I’m definitely a “slow lane driver.” My morning commute is city driving, about 10 miles. I find my CRV is just fine above 25 mph, but struggle to keep up with even the slow pack off the mark. I’m definitely not passing the crowd or dashing between lanes. Highway power is also just fine. Wonderingly if the AWD May be slowing it down or perhaps fuel? 87 octane mixed with 10% ethanol. It’s in the 30’s now here are care takes about 7 or 8 miles of city driving to warm off the cold mark in the gauge.
6'2"? I guess I'm screwed at 6'7".
6'7? Goddamn what are you doing on TH-cam? Go off playing basketball or volleyball
I think you'd better just get a motorcycle
Do we like Canadians?
why wouldn't you ???
we do
I do!
That fake wood is horrible.. so are the rims.
Coming to the left lane near you, blinker on, 5 under speed limit. Probably because they are adjusting the HVAC via a touch screen. What a stupid design decision by Honda.
ugliest car in the market