Apr 28, 2022
2023 Honda CR-V

Scheduled for release in Q4 2022, devoted Honda enthusiasts everywhere will have their eye on this reimagined compact SUV 

The approaching release of the 2023 Honda CR-V is expected to bring a welcome and exciting refresh of the car maker’s venerable CR-V compact SUV. Though an official reveal has not yet happened, Honda devotees in Louisville and southern Indiana are sure to love Honda’s newest take on its most popular model in the United States. Based on what we know so far, the 2023 Honda CR-V has evolved in design to a sleeker, sportier, more sophisticated version of itself. 

If you’re a dedicated Honda driver (and so many of us are!), or you’re ready to upgrade your current compact SUV this year, look to Neil Huffman Honda in Clarksville, Indiana. We think you’ll enjoy the more modern approach to this top player in the compact SUV market. 

CR-V retains title for best-selling Honda model

Honda first brought its CR-V model to market in 1997. Since that time, the compact SUV has seen a total of three body styles (not including the new 2023 release), while the Honda CR-V’s current body style is in its fifth model year. It continues to be Honda’s most popular model on the market today, as well as top in its class. In 2021, Honda sold 361,271 CR-Vs in the United States. Despite the worldwide decrease in semiconductor chip availability, this is an 8.3 percent increase over 2020 U.S. sales. It seems the Honda CR-V will be an evergreen staple for years to come. 

Honda’s new brand philosophy is “simple and something”, and from what we know, that appears to be translating well in this newest 2023 CR-V. The interior is being redesigned with a simplified, clean look, while we expect it will still feature a nice range of occupant amenities. 

Leaked images online prove road testing for the 2023 Honda CR-V is in full swing ahead of its release later this year. Prototype imagery has made its way online, as well. That said, these exciting images indicate a longer and slightly wider body for the incoming model. Various speculative renderings and photos indicate a more masculine, sporty, and contemporary exterior (compared to the current body style). Of the more striking aesthetic features at the front of the vehicle are slimmed headlights with a sharper, less round appearance, along with a higher grill design featuring what look like performance-influenced, larger air openings. To be sure, this stands to be a fresh take on the ever-reliable Honda CR-V!

Will the 2023 Honda CR-V feature a third passenger row?

While this compact SUV has always featured two passenger seating rows, there is information that points to the real possibility of a third-row optional version in some automotive markets. We’ll have to be patient to confirm what Honda has in-store for us, but in the meantime, our excitement is building! 

Love Hondas? Neil Huffman Honda in southern Indiana has what you want!

If you are in the market for a compact SUV – you can’t go wrong with the tried-and-true Honda CR-V. It will be worth your wait for the official unveiling of the 2023 Honda CR-V later this year. 

Come see us at Neil Huffman Honda in Clarksville. Our sales and leasing experts are ready to help you find the vehicle that works best for your lifestyle and budget. You’ll want to be one of the first in the Louisville and southern Indiana area to test drive the 2023 Honda CR-V when it arrives in our showroom. And no matter what Honda you choose, the team at Neil Huffman Honda is ready to help you find it.