Model Tested: 2016 Honda CR-V 5-door AWD Touring
![The 2016 Honda CR-V has AWD, but most owners use it for pleasurable highway driving.](https://autoreviewers.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16_CR_V_117-370x247.jpg)
Engine: 2.4-liter I-4 gas, 185 horsepower, 181 lb-ft torque
Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive
EPA Ratings: 25/City—31/Highway—27/Combined
Base Price: $33,245
As Tested: $34,145
Performance:
Highly competent Real Time All-Wheel-Drive
Good fuel economy; our best was 27.3 highway
Strong power and acceleration
Smooth, comfortable highway ride
![Engines are a Honda strong point and the 185-hp I-4 continues that tradition.](https://autoreviewers.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16_CR_V_102-370x247.jpg)
No 4×4 selective controls
Car makes all traction decisions
Lane departure warning
CR-V keeps growing, but still good size for cities
Comfort:
Near stretch-out driver legroom
Less legroom for front passenger
Excellent headroom
Driver power lumbar support
Thick, contoured leather steering wheel with tilt/telescopic
Very good auxiliary controls
![Seating comfort and controls are all first class in the Honda CR-V.](https://autoreviewers.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16_CR_V_017-370x270.jpg)
Medium size sunroof
Dual zone HVAC
High quality interior materials
Ample, adult size rear seat room
Flat floor is great for middle position
Very good rear headroom
Utility:
Two separate info and entertainment screens
Very deep console bin with multiple device ports
Power tailgate
Very nice seatback storage pouches
Medium size locking glovebox
Medium front door bins
![Split folding rear seats increase cargo capacity and flexibility.](https://autoreviewers.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16_CR_V_029-370x247.jpg)
Tiny rear door bins
Large cargo area
Flat cargo deck
Small lift-over lip
Cargo loops
Split, folding rear seats have slight slope
Wow Factors:
Very nice, fully automatic AWD functions
Great windshield wipers
Quality engineering and well built
Whines:
Driver can’t make 4×4 decisions
![A CR-V is easy to spot from the rear 3/4 view thanks to distinctive pointed windows.](https://autoreviewers.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16_CR_V_070-370x247.jpg)
Front passenger get shorted on legroom
Tight front passenger shoe room under dash
Bottom Line:
The 2016 Honda CR-V is basically unchanged from the highly successful 2015 redesign. The CR-V is nicely sized for many families and environments. It seamlessly handles all road and weather conditions while keeping occupants safe and comfortable.
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