Honda has recently announced the expansion of its 2024 Honda CR-V lineup with the addition of the hybrid Sport-L trim.
The new trim level occupies the space between the CR-V EX-L and the Sport Touring grades, and is available in both front- and all-wheel-drive configurations.
The starting price for the entire range has been revealed and it is $1,090 higher than the 2023 model. The deliveries of the 2024 CR-V will begin on June 14.
The CR-V Sport-L boasts a sleek exterior with gloss black exterior trim, rectangular exhaust outlets, and black 18-inch wheels.
Inside the cabin, the new trim level features leather seats, power adjustment for the front passenger chair, and a power tailgate.
It also comes with a 9.0-inch infotainment screen that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless-charging pad, and an eight-speaker stereo.
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The CR-V's hybrid powertrain remains unchanged, featuring a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with two electric motors. The hybrid powertrain of the CR-V produces a total system output of 204 horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque.
According to Honda, hybrid-equipped trim levels account for over 50 percent of the CR-V sales. The other available powertrain is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder that generates 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft of torque.
In 2022, Honda sold a total of 238,155 units of the CR-V, which was a decrease of 34.1 percent from the previous year. However, as of May 2023, the company has already sold 132,538 examples of the crossover, marking a 41.4 percent increase over the same period in 2022
Trim | Powertrain | 2024 CR-V Price (Including $1,295 Destination Charge) | 2023 CR-V Price (Including $1,295 Destination Charge) | Change |
LX (2WD) | 1.5T/CVT | $30,795 | $29,705 | $1,090 |
LX (AWD) | 1.5T/CVT | $32,295 | $31,205 | $1,090 |
EX (2WD) | 1.5T/CVT | $33,305 | $32,355 | $950 |
EX (AWD) | 1.5T/CVT | $34,805 | $33,855 | $950 |
Sport (2WD) | Hybrid | $34,645 | $33,695 | $950 |
Sport (AWD) | Hybrid | $36,145 | $35,195 | $950 |
EX-L (2WD) | 1.5T/CVT | $35,955 | $35,005 | $950 |
EX-L (AWD) | 1.5T/CVT | $37,455 | $36,505 | $950 |
Sport-L (2WD) | Hybrid | $37,645 | NA | NA |
Sport-L (AWD) | Hybrid | $39,145 | NA | NA |
Sport Touring (AWD) | Hybrid | $40,795 | $40,395 | $400 |