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Just got my "Happy Anniversary" email from Honda, and it's the car's first birthday (built two-weeks before I got it).

It's been an interesting year, but a great one as far as the car is concerned.
Other than shipping it to Tampa to have a left-side accelerator installed, I have done only minor things, new seat covers, all-weather mats, replace all interior lights with LEDs.

Absolutely no issues with the car. Have only visited the dealer for the (free) first oil change when the MM told me to (4800 miles).
The mileage was less than expected through the winter, but better than anticipated in the summer, but I didn't buy it for the mileage.
The AWD system handled our Wyoming snow well. It took a little getting used to as I'm used to hard lock 4WD systems.
I paid close to sticker, but considering what's happened since then I'm quite happy with the deal I got. I was astounded at how much I got in trade for my old vehicle, which was apparently purchased by the mechanic who evaluated it (making me feel good, I knew I took good care of that car).

Would I do it again? Absolutely. The car has been everything I hoped it would be.

 

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Were you running winter tires? If not, how different was the AWD to other vehicles you have driven?
Im curious, its going to be my first winter with a modern AWD SUV. I wonder how much has changed.

This was with the stock Hankooks. Not the greatest but I'll run them till they wear out.
They ride a bit harshly on pavement, and are a little skittish in rain, but their performance in moderate snow was pretty good.
Remember you don't want a wide tire for snow, tall and narrow is best.
The AWD was great, without the little bit of slip around the corners that I'm used to with pure 4WD.
I didn't try it in anything over 6", at that point I use the F-150, which is why I don't put winter tires on the CR-V.

 

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This.

Always look what the guys in professional racing do for specific needs:

Very few professional racers race on snow, at least not with passenger cars.
Though I did once know a fellow who raced motorcycles on frozen lakes.

 

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We have owned our '20 Touring FWD NON Hybrid for 1 year and 5 months. Not ONE single issue. It does exactly what it was designed and purchased... we use it as a daily commuter for my wife. Overall fuel economy is just at 35 mpg, calculated The car's display reports (XX) mpg higher. (I will update with that amount when my wife gets home) Great car. No complaints.

If I was still doing daily commutes on the highway I'd likely have gone with the 1.5T as well.
But the Hybrid suits my retired lifestyle. Mostly in-town, occasional highway trips.
Nice that we can still get both, for now.

 

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How did you replace the interior lights with LEDs? Thanks!

Got a kit from College Hills Honda that included all the interior lights and the backup lights.
Amazon has a kit that includes the tools for removing the lenses, might be a better deal.

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I drove my wife’s Acura RDX today after not driving it for several months. After driving the CRV Hybrid, the RDX was a strange experience. Engine starting immediately, shift lever, parking brake pedal and transmission shifting all were a bit disconcerting. I’ve gotten used to not having such things.

I understand. Of course some people like the engine starting and making noise immediately, and shifting gears with a "real" lever, even if only from P to D.
So did I, many years ago. Not sure if I have become mellow or just lazy.
Watch the Brake Hold feature. It's great, but I catch myself creeping when I drive a car without it, too easy to get used to it.