Honda’s 2017 CR-V, compatible with CarPlay and Android Auto, goes on sale today at dealerships in the United States. The fifth-generation SUV has a suggested starting price of $24,045.
he 2017 Honda CR-V has a couple of powertrains for the different trims levels. The base trim LX will be equipped with the same 2.4-liter naturally aspirated engine found in the previous model that is capable of delivering 184 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque. The higher trims, starting from the EX, will have the new 1.5-liter turbocharged engine that can crank out 190 horsepower and 179 pound-feet of torque. Accordingly, both engines are paired with a Continuously Variable Transmission that sends the power through a standard FWD and optional AWD drivetrains.
he 2017 Honda CR-V has a seven-inch touchscreen for its infotainment system as a standard. Higher trims offer better options. Other standard features include remote engine start, dual-zone climate control, voice controls, two rear USB charging ports, heated side mirrors, automatic headlights and LED daytime running lights (DRLs).
The 2017 CR-V joins the 2016 and later Accord, 2016 and later Civic, 2016 Clarity Fuel Cell Sedan, 2017 Pilot, and 2017 Ridgeline among Honda’s CarPlay-supported vehicles in the United States.
