2023 Honda CR-V (1.5T / 2.0 Hybrid) All Specification Discussion

Wish there was a plug in hybrid in the CRV’s future.

fdthird said:

Wish there was a plug in hybrid in the CRV’s future.

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We're due one in the UK (Q3) as is Europe.

But given the insane price it will command, it will not be long for this realm.

In any case, the USA is getting the 6G in a FCEV guise in 2024 - far superior to a plug-in model that lugs around dead weight batteries and an engine for nothing more than a hefty price tag and not much else. Alas, no 6G FCEV for the UK or Europe....

fdthird said:

Wish there was a plug in hybrid in the CRV’s future.

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Me too, but in most vehicles available today, that's a $5,000 - $10,000 upgrade.

Carbuff2 said:

Me too, but in most vehicles available today, that's a $5,000 - $10,000 upgrade.

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But, potentially eligible for a $7500 EV credit.

TheDarkKnight said:

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As noted many, many times - hybrids are designed to reduce tailpipe emissions first and foremost - not chase MPG.

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I'm still amazed at how differently hybrids are marketed in the UK, vs the US.

Mike728 said:

I'm still amazed at how differently hybrids are marketed in the UK, vs the US.

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True...the annoying STOP/START is an emissions thing (tho' it DOES save some fuel, if you can stand it).

Mike728 said:

I'm still amazed at how differently hybrids are marketed in the UK, vs the US.

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Marketing aside, most on both sides of the pond will agree tailpipe emissions are the primary goal of hybrids. How that goal is promoted is another matter entirely.

Way too may green tree huggers pursuing "Net Zero" idiocy policies while doing diddly squat to combat serial polluters like China, India, Russia, Brazil and to a degree, even the USA.

But anyway - wil be keen to see the 6G here soon....

I would have bought a PHEV CRV if Honda offered one. We all assumed that the dead space in the back was for a future PHEV. They could have at least added some extra battery capacity. Instead Gen6 MPG went down. My 2020 CRV Hybrid is actually in EV mode quite a lot when I am cruising on a flat freeway and it only needs a little push from the electric motor every few seconds to maintain speed, or around town at low speeds. It is shocking at my overall MPG is only 32 in the Winter and 36 in the Summer. My neighbors with a Rav4 PHEV only fill up their tank to go on vacation. Honda needs to step up their PHEV game.

Anyway, Gen6 drivers, did Honda ever fix the Head Unit/Center Console screen? I am seriously thinking of getting an aftermarket Android unit as soon as I go over 36,000 miles and am out of warranty, because the Honda unit is so slow.

OregonTrail said:

They could have at least added some extra battery capacity.

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Theres a reason they didnt as I explained before. Its NOT an EV nor does it pretend to be.

OregonTrail said:

I am seriously thinking of getting an aftermarket Android unit as soon as I go over 36,000 miles and am out of warranty, because the Honda unit is so slow.

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Not for this thread/section for such discussion - start a new one here.

Hi, I am seriously considering purchasing a '23 Sport Touring Hybrid, and when I visited the dealer, I noticed that the 12V battery is tiny. I couldn't see any markings on it, but my guess is that it is somewhere in the 25-30Ah range based on size (anyone know?). So that leads to some questions:

1. What does the 12V battery do in a hybrid vehicle? Is it used for starting or for legacy 12V electronics?
2. Does the high-voltage lithium battery obviate the need for jumper cables, i.e. if the 12V battery dies for some reason, will the lithium battery pack start the ICE?

The scenario I'm envisioning is being out camping miles from civilization and someone does something to cause the 12V battery to drain. Will I need have jumper cables or jumper battery pack, or does the lithium battery act as a backup... or is it also the starter battery?

Thanks for the info- the dealer couldn't answer my questions.

SteevB said:

Hi, I am seriously considering purchasing a '23 Sport Touring Hybrid, and when I visited the dealer, I noticed that the 12V battery is tiny. I couldn't see any markings on it, but my guess is that it is somewhere in the 25-30Ah range based on size (anyone know?). So that leads to some questions:

1. What does the 12V battery do in a hybrid vehicle? Is it used for starting or for legacy 12V electronics?
2. Does the high-voltage lithium battery obviate the need for jumper cables, i.e. if the 12V battery dies for some reason, will the lithium battery pack start the ICE?

The scenario I'm envisioning is being out camping miles from civilization and someone does something to cause the 12V battery to drain. Will I need have jumper cables or jumper battery pack, or does the lithium battery act as a backup... or is it also the starter battery?

Thanks for the info- the dealer couldn't answer my questions.

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The 12v battery primarily runs the electronics in the car. It is not a starter battery, however if it fails, the car will not start, as it wouldn’t be able run all the “pre-flight” checks necessary for the car to start.

I found the rear backup cam is super easy to get dirty and affect the view, especially at night
i tried with apply some ceramic coating on it, but nothing happen
just wonder if you guys has any solution to improve it?

Azzdesigner said:

I found the rear backup cam is super easy to get dirty and affect the view, especially at night
i tried with apply some ceramic coating on it, but nothing happen
just wonder if you guys has any solution to improve it?

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Finger wipe before getting in the car?

Although that wont help if it gets dirty thereafter. Canadia models have a cleaner - might be worth sourcing their part(s) and retrofit?

FYI,,,I have seen several posts on Facebook about the shortage of chips for the BSIS. I am still waiting for my 2023 Sport Touring which was supposed be built last week to be delivered so I check the dealership everyday in hopes that it has arrived or theY at least have a VIN.

Today I saw new trims had been added to the dealer’s site. These were for both Accord and CR-V models. Cars are now being listed as EX BD, EX-L BD and Sport BD. I contacted my salesman to ask what BD stood for and he replied that it is vehicles which come without the BSiS installed. I asked what the price difference was and he said a few hundred dollars. I have seen on FB estimates around $600.00. I also asked if it could be added later and he said not by Honda but you could get it added by an aftermarket provider. I have seen estimates for aftermarket around $900-$1000. He did tell me that the Sports Touring models would not be affected. Fingers crossed.

Got a screenshot?

Looked through several local dealers new-V lists and no reference to BD, even on 'In-Transit' vehicles.

Just say "No" to the ones without blindspot detection.
Unless you just totaled your car, you can wait. What you ordered was one with blindspot detection - so don't let them swap you out. It would be very tough to retrofit it later.
The ones at my local dealer are showing in the description - which may not be accurate - that they have it included.

Hicamper said:

My wife has definitely said she wants a ‘whole’ car. The safety features are the only reason we are upgrading at this time.

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Yeah, no kidding!
Look, don't feel overly committed to buying from a dealer that you put a deposit down with if they can't provide the "whole car". You didn't commit to that. If they want to sell you one without, refuse it and tell them to get you one that has it.

BTW: This is a thing with other car makers as well... I'm seeing reported on VW/Audi

JakeTheWonderDog said:

BTW: This is a thing with other car makers as well... I'm seeing reported on VW/Audi

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Supposedly Bosch Electronics is the supplier and they are having problems with supplying the chips. I wouldn’t be surprised that other makes use the same chips.

Hicamper said:

Supposedly Bosch Electronics is the supplier and they are having problems with supplying the chips. I wouldn’t be surprised that other makes use the same chips.

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I wouldn't be surprised if Bosch is making the system for most cars.
But keep in mind that someone at the car company is making a marketing decision to ship cars without it.
I share the opinion that safety features were a compelling reason to upgrade to a new CRV. I'm already a little disappointed about how well some of those features work - such as the radar crapping-out with a little bit of snow - I wouldn't have been willing to buy without getting "the whole car" that included blind spot detection.