• Popular LX trim adds 1.5L turbo engine, Honda Sensing® as standard
• All-new electrified CR-V Hybrid to join the lineup early next year
• America's most popular crossover recently reached 5-million sales mark
The refreshed 2020 Honda CR-V, an updated take on America's most popular crossover, begins arriving in dealerships tomorrow with a refreshed exterior design, new and upgraded features, and a new turbocharged powertrain for the popular LX trim, along with standard Honda Sensing
® technologies on all grades. With cumulative U.S. sales now topping the 5-million-unit mark, the 2020 model looks to extend CR-V's position as the best-selling crossover in America over the past 22 years.
The 2020 CR-V goes on sale with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price starting at $25,050
1 (excluding destination and handling charges) for the front-wheel-drive LX model, an increase of just $600 despite the addition of Honda Sensing and a more powerful and efficient 1.5-liter turbocharged engine to the LX trim. An all-new, even more powerful and fuel-efficient hybrid-electric CR-V will join the lineup early next year.
All 2020 CR-Vs benefit from new front and rear exterior styling cues, including a redesigned front bumper and grille, and new headlight designs. EX and EX-L trims also get redesigned alloy wheels, while Touring grades get new 19-inch (+1 in.) wheels and tires. The 2020 model also debuts three new exterior colors: Radiant Red Metallic, Sonic Gray Pearl, and Aegean Blue Pearl.
Inside, CR-V's spacious and tech-savvy cabin gets a redesigned center console with more conveniently located USB ports and more flexible storage space, while the line-topping CR-V Touring adds a heated steering wheel and wireless smartphone charging.
Mechanically, the biggest change to the 2020 CR-V is the addition of the 1.5-liter turbocharged direct-injected engine for the popular LX trim, which replaces a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated engine. For the LX, this means more power (+6 horsepower), a flatter torque curve (179 lb.-ft. @ 2000-5000 rpm vs. 180 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm) and a higher EPA fuel economy rating (+2 mpg city/highway/combined).
Importantly, the CR-V LX also gets Honda Sensing
® safety and driver-assistive technologies as standard equipment, extending these popular features throughout the CR-V lineup.
2020 CR-V Pricing & EPA Data
Model / Trim / Drivetrain |
MSRP1 |
MSRP1 Including $1,095 Destination Charge |
EPA Mileage Rating
(City/Hwy/Combined)2 |
CR-V LX (2WD) |
$25,050 |
$26,145 |
28 / 34 / 30 |
CR-V LX (AWD) |
$26,550 |
$27,645 |
27 / 32 / 29 |
CR-V EX (2WD) |
$27,560 |
$28,655 |
28 / 34 / 30 |
CR-V EX (2WD) |
$29,060 |
$30,155 |
27 / 32 / 29 |
CR-V EX-L (2WD) |
$30,050 |
$31,145 |
28 / 34 / 30 |
CR-V EX-L (AWD) |
$31,550 |
$32,645 |
27 / 32 / 29 |
CR-V Touring (2WD) |
$33,250 |
$34,345 |
28 / 34 / 30 |
CR-V Touring (AWD) |
$34,750 |
$35,845 |
27 / 32 / 29 |
ADVANCED POWERTRAINS
All gasoline-powered 2020 CR-Vs now feature a 1.5-liter turbocharged direct-injected powerplant rated at 190 horsepower (SAE net) and 179 lb.-ft. of torque (SAE net), delivering refined and responsive performance across the engine's full operating range. Available in front-wheel-drive or with Honda Real Time all-wheel drive, power is transmitted through a sporty continuously variable transmission (CVT) with smooth-shifting Honda G-Shift control logic.
More information on the CR-V Hybrid's two-motor hybrid-electric powertrain will be available closer to when it goes on sale early next year.
2020 Honda CR-V Powertrain Details
|
2020 CR-V LX, EX, EX-L, Touring |
Engine Type |
Turbocharged In-Line 4-Cylinder |
Displacement (cc) |
1498 |
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) |
190 @ 5600 |
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm SAE net) |
179 @ 2000-5000 |
Bore and Stroke (mm) |
73 x 89.5 |
Compression Ratio |
10.3:1 |
Maximum Boost (psi) |
18.5 |
Fuel Injection |
Direct |
Valvetrain |
16-Valve DOHC w/dual VTC |
Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System |
• |
Low-Inertia Mono-Scroll Turbocharger |
• |
SOPHISTICATED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR STYLING
The 2020 Honda CR-V's more upscale and distinctive presence comes courtesy of a new blackout grille, and broad new openings for the fog lights. EX, EX-L and Touring trims get new, round LED fog lights. The added sophistication continues in back with dark-tinted taillight lenses, a dark chrome tailgate garnish and more darkly tinted rear glass. EX and EX-L trims get newly designed 18-inch wheels with a dark gray and machined finish, while the Touring trim's new, larger 10-spoke 19-inch alloy wheels and tires (+1 inch) raise the bar on the Touring's stance and upscale demeanor. Touring trims also get new chrome exhaust finishers. Three new exterior colors come to the CR-V – Sonic Gray Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, and Aegean Blue Pearl – expanding to eight the number of color choices available for CR-V.
Inside, all 2020 Honda CR-Vs get a redesigned center console that is easier to use, with more flexible storage options, while CR-V Touring trims now come standard with Qi-compatible wireless cell phone charging. Other in-vehicle technologies include a color TFT driver information interface (DII) center meter display, available 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio interface with Apple CarPlay
® and Android Auto
™ integration, and an available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System
™. Additional available tech includes remote engine start, dual-zone climate control, an Electric Parking Brake (EPB), rear USB charging ports, front passenger seat with 4-way power adjustment and driver's seat with 8-way power adjustment and 4-way power lumbar support, and heated front seats.
ADVANCED SAFETY AND DRIVER-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Beginning with the 2020 model year, all Honda CR-V trims come standard with the Honda Sensing suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies. Honda Sensing
® includes Collision Mitigation Braking System
™ (CMBS
™) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and pedestrian sensing capability, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with low-speed follow and Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS). Additional driver-assistive technologies include the available blind spot information (BSI), Rear Cross Traffic Monitor and Auto High Beam headlights.
The 2020 CR-V also incorporates the latest generation of Honda's proprietary Advanced Compatibility Engineering
™ (ACE
™) body structure and targets the highest collision safety ratings. These include a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
3 and a
TOP SAFETY PICK rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), including a SUPERIOR rating for frontal crash prevention with Honda Sensing.
SAFETY & DRIVER ASSISTIVE FEATURES |
LX |
EX |
EX-L |
Touring |
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) (HS) |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (HS) |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) (HS) |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) (HS) |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (HS) |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (HS) |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Brake Assist |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Multi-Angle Rearview Camera |
With guidelines |
With dynamic guidelines |
With dynamic guidelines |
With dynamic guidelines |
Honda LaneWatch™ |
|
• |
• |
• |
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Advanced Front Airbags |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Front Side Airbags |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor |
• |
• |
• |
• |
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Front 3-Point Seat Belts w/ Automatic Tensioning System |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat-Belt Reminder |
• |
• |
• |
• |
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks |
• |
• |
• |
• |
(HS)=feature is a component of the Honda Sensing
® suite of safety and driver-assistive features
CHASSIS TECHNOLOGY
The 2020 Honda CR-V maintains the same class-leading agility and confidence-inspiring handling as before. Its front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link suspension use specially tuned low-friction dampers, with both FWD and AWD models including tubular front and solid rear stabilizer bars that promote responsive turn-in and flatter cornering. Dual-pinion, variable-ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS) also contributes to the CR-V's direct and satisfying steering feel.
Model Trim Level Summary
CR-V LX |
Honda Sensing (new to trim) |
Auto high/low beams (new to trim) |
1.5-liter engine (new to trim) |
Idle Start/Stop |
12V power outlet |
USB input |
Black exterior door handles |
Black exterior mirrors |
17-inch alloy wheels |
Automatic climate control |
Multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines |
Manual seats |
4-speaker audio system |
(New features for 2020 in
bold)
EX (add or replace from LX) |
LED Fog lights |
HD Radio |
One-touch moonroof with tilt feature |
Blind spot information |
18-inch wheels |
8-way power driver's seat |
Privacy glass |
7-inch Display Audio system with six-speakers |
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration |
Smart Start / Smart Entry |
Security system |
Multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines |
Remote start |
Heated front seats |
XM Radio |
Mirror turn signals |
Heated outside mirrors |
Body-color door handles |
Rear Cross Traffic Monitor |
2 Rear USB |
Dual-zone automatic climate control |
Front tweeters (+2 speakers) |
Ambient lights |
Cargo cover |
Body-colored mirrors |
Auto up/down windows |
Variable intermittent windshield wipers |
Passenger-side seatback pocket |
(New features for 2020 in
bold)
EX-L (add or replace from EX) |
Leather seating surfaces |
Power tailgate |
4-way power passenger seat |
Auto dimming rearview mirror |
Driver's seat memory controls |
Leather-wrapped steering wheel |
Leather-wrapped shifter |
HomeLink® |
Rear tweeters (+2 speakers) |
Touring (add or replace from EX-L) |
19-inch alloy wheels (+1-inch) |
Heated steering wheel |
Wireless charging |
Updated LED high and low-beam headlights |
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ |
Roof rails |
Rain-sensing wipers |
Hands-free access power tailgate |
Chrome exhaust |
9-speaker premium audio (+1 speaker) |
(New features for 2020 in
bold)