2023 Honda CR-V interior revealed, July 13 debut confirmed

UPDATE, June 23, 2022: CR-V interior revealed, July 13 launch confirmed

The upcoming 2023 Honda CR-V has been teased yet again, this time with the crossover's interior revealed in full.

As with its exterior design language, the sixth-generation CR-V's interior borrows heavily from the Civic hatchback, with the digital instrument cluster, dash-mounted 9.0-inch infotainment screen and steering wheel pulled across from its stablemate.

Honeycomb mesh vents are blended with a mix of aluminium and gloss black highlights, while the perforated leather seats will feature heating in addition to other creature comforts, such as dual-zone climate control.

Honda has confirmed it will reveal the new CR-V in full on July 12 US time (July 13 AEST), with the new crossover expected to form an integral part of Honda's local line-up from 2023.

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May 25, 2022: Honda CR-V teased ahead of upcoming launch

Honda is gearing up to reveal the sixth-generation CR-V crossover, teasing the upcoming model online.

Adopting styling cues from the latest Civic hatchback and HR-V, the new CR-V's front end is cleaner than its predecessor, now using slim headlight units with daytime running lights on the upper edge.

At the rear, the vertical brake lights also incorporate smaller L-shaped lamps within the boot housing, while there is now also a gap between the bottom of the rear window and the tail-lights – with no more chrome either.

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It's not yet known whether the current choice of engines – a 1.5-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol and a 2.0-litre, naturally-aspirated four-cylinder – will continue to be available in the new model, although given the teased example is wearing a hybrid badge, it's likely to launch with a new powertrain not yet seen in Australian CR-Vs.

Honda's North American operation has said the new CR-V will be launched this summer, falling in the Australian winter between June and August.

Be sure to keep your eyes on Wheels for the latest news about the new CR-V.

February 21, 2022: Honda CR-V patent leaked

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The 2023 Honda CR-V has been partially leaked online, with a patent image of the SUV showing off the next-generation model.

Set to enter its sixth generation and replacing the current CR-V, which has been in service since 2017, Honda's new crossover SUV is set to be a touch more sedate and conservative than the outgoing model.

From the front quarter shot provided, we can see it will adopt thinner headlights than those fitted to its predecessor, while its large grille and lower radiator intake are similar to the e:NP1, a China-only electric vehicle revealed last year.

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2021 Honda CR-V shown

We can see the influence from the incoming 11th-generation Civic with the CR-V's side profile, from the shoulder-line crease to its door-mounted side mirrors, moving away from the previous generation, which saw them mounted behind the A-pillar.

Although not much is shown of the rear, the vertical tail-lights are reminiscent of those on the current CR-V, however it looks like the base of the units won't wrap around to the rear quarter panel quite as much.

No official information has been teased yet regarding the 2023 model's powertrain, though hybrid power is tipped to be the most likely outcome with the outgoing US-spec CR-V currently using a 2.0-litre petrol engine and electric motor to produce 158kW and 315Nm – a healthy increase over the 1.5-litre turbocharged four-pot's 140kW and 240Nm.

At the start of last year, the CR-V earned our gold medal award for being the best value seven-seater on the market, with its $35,490 price tag and extensive list of standard equipment putting it above its competitors.