Yes, Lexus does add their “Safety 3.0” and that does offer better safety but Lexus IS all-new for 2022 and the CR-V is in its fifth year … with this model year so not a fair comparison. I researched Lexus NX350h (new for 2022) and where CR-V tops out in price and Lexus begins, the CR-V has MUCH more to offer. The amenities are essentially the same so I am not “missing” anything. I went from an Accord EX-L to my CR-V Hybrid Touring. The range-topping Touring model completes the lineup with added convenience features such as: In addition to the EX features, the EX-L adds a few niceties that include:

Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse).

Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position).

Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the CR-V Hybrid centered in its lane).

Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios).

Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the CR-V Hybrid and the car in front).

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibilityĮvery CR-V Hybrid also comes with a collection of advanced driver aids that includes:.

Power-adjustable driver's seat with memory settings.

The entry-level EX trim comes well appointed with: If you want to know how the hybrid SUV performed, check out Edmunds' long-term road test here. Our team of experts provide updates that cover the CR-V Hybrid's real-world fuel economy, maintenance and repairs, tech, how it's like to drive and more.

What's it like to live with?Ī 2021 CR-V Hybrid joined our long-term testing program so that we can see what it's like to live with for a year. For a complete review by our test team, check out the Edmunds' Expert Rating below. There's a lot to like about this two-row hybrid SUV, including its seamless powertrain, but we also found some negatives when we tested it. Although, if you continue reading, you'll see we achieved lower real-world average fuel economy during testing and with our long-term CR-V Hybrid.

That's an attractive 31% boost over a regular CR-V with all-wheel drive it gets an estimated 29 mpg. The EPA estimates it gets 38 mpg in combined driving. Of course, the main appeal to buying the Hybrid over the regular CR-V is the promise of superior fuel economy.

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