Honda CR-V Wins 2015 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year

The Honda CR-V has won Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year for 2015 beating out 18 other all-new or significantly updated SUVs with improved fuel economy, Honda's Earth Dreams Technology™ powertrain, the launch of an all-new Touring trim, the debut of Honda Sensing™ assistive and driver safety technologies and the CR-V's excellent value for money paradigm.

Motor Trend editors were "especially impressed by Honda's responsive and efficient continuously-variable transmission and sophisticated safety systems – particularly the smart and seamlessly integrated Lane Keeping Assist system. Efficient, practical, and a joy to drive; the 2015 Honda CR-V does virtually everything well."

2015 Honda CR-V Starts At $24,150 Tomorrow

The new 2015 Honda CR-V mid-model cycle refresh includes a new Earth Dreams Technology™ 185 horsepower 2.4-liter direct-injected DOHC i-VTEC inline 4-cylinder engine mated to a continuously variable transmission and a new suite of Honda Sensing™ such as Forward Collision Warning and Collision Mitigation Braking System™. The 2015 CR-V, that starts at $24,150 (including $830 destination charge), has increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27 city /34 highway/29 combined MPG for front-wheel-drive models and 26/33/28 mpg for Real Time AWD models, both increasing +4/+3/+3 mpg over 2014 models. There's an updated suspension design with Vehicle Stability Assist™ 15 and Motion-Adaptive Electric Power Steering.

The CR-V EX adds 7-inch Display Audio, a 10-way power driver's seat, heated front seats, Honda LaneWatch™, Smart Entry/Push-Button Start and LED daytime running lights. A new top-of-the-line Touring trim includes the first Honda application of two advanced driver-assistive technologies, Collision Mitigation Braking System™ and Lane Keeping Assist System, and Adaptive Cruise Control. The new 2015 Honda CR-V launches at Honda dealerships nationwide tomorrow.

2015 CR-V Goes On Sale October 1st

The 2015 CR-V goes on sale October 1, but complete information on the newest version of the best-selling SUV in America won't be available until September 30th. Through the end of August Honda CR-V sales are 217,293, up 4.6% over 2013.