2013 Honda CR-V: A Favorite Compact Crossover of All Time

A simple and reliable SUV that offers great passenger comfort and power to surpass piles of snow and mud, the 2013 Honda CR-V is one good choice for those looking for a family SUV. The 2013 Honda CR-V comes in unchanged for this year’s offering. The 2013 Honda CR-V is equipped with great cargo capacity as well as a suite of family-friendly features. Adding up to that advantage is the compact car’s fuel economy which is regarded an excellent one in the compact SUV category. The driving usage as well as its intuitive controls gives drivers a pleasant experience. The 2013 Honda CR-V comes in LX, EX and EX-L trim levels with each trim equipped with either front or all-wheel drive.

Pumping up the 2013 CR-V is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that creates 185 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque.  A five-speed automatic and front wheel drive is the compact car’s standard power feature. An all-wheel drive is offered as an option.  An EPA-estimated fuel economy for its front-wheel drive is 23/31/26 while the All-wheel drive has an estimated 22/3025 mpg*.

The 2013 CR-V may seem to be unchanged, but actually it looked larger and is designed to be bolder and more aerodynamic projecting it to be somewhat sporty. Inside the new CR-V are a smartly designed dashboard accentuated with big and bright gauges and sophisticated switchgear.

Drivers are given the comfort to maneuver the CR-V very well with its supportive front seats and an accommodating center console and two big cu holders. Safety features of the 2013 Honda Accord include antilock disc brakes, front side airbags, side curtain airbags, active front head restraints and stability and traction control. Also coming in as a standard safety feature is a back-up camera.

*Based on 2013 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.