The Honda CR-V has always been a go-to vehicle for reliability and functionality at an attainable price, and despite getting a dressier makeover, the all-new 2017 model remains an affordable family option. The entry-level, front-wheel-drive LX with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine starts at $24,945, up only $200 from 2016.
The biggest changes to the lineup are the introduction of the new 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four and the elimination of the SE trim, which previously sat one step up from the LX. For 2017, the LX absorbs the SE’s 17-inch aluminum wheels and is the only model that uses the naturally aspirated engine that used to power all CR-Vs.

The second tier now belongs to the EX, which brings the turbocharged engine into the picture for a starting price of $27,595. The EX-L trim opens at $30,095 (up $650 from last year), the EX-L with navigation starts at $31,095, and the top-spec Touring is $33,295. All versions come with the option for all-wheel drive for an extra $1300. Thanks to the new engine, the 2017 CR-V is slightly more economical. The EPA rates the 2.4-liter at an unchanged 26 mpg city/32 mpg highway with front-wheel drive, while the all-wheel-drive version remains at 25/31 mpg. The turbocharged engine does better, earning 28 mpg city/34 mpg highway with front-wheel drive and 27/33 mpg with all-wheel drive.

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