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Kelley Blue Book’s Best Buy Awards for 2023: Here Are KBB’s Choices

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Derek Boshouwers
.The magazine makes its picks for the Best Buys in 18 car, SUV and truck categories

Best Compact SUV: Honda CR-V

Honda CR-V
Honda CR-V | Photo: Honda

In arguably the most ferociously fought-over segment in the trade, Honda’s CR-V comes out on top, as it has done more often in the history of KBB’s annual award than any other compact SUV. This year, Canadian consumers can celebrate the return of the hybrid CR-V to the lineup north of the border.

What KBB liked:

  •  Much needed design update for 2023
  •  Practical, versatile
  •  No real weak points
  •  Reliability, resale value
  •  Roomier than ever

See also: 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review: A Disappointing First Date?

See also: 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid pictures

Honda CR-V - Exterior design
Honda CR-V - Exterior design | Photo: Honda
Honda CR-V - Profile
Honda CR-V - Profile | Photo: V.Aubé
Honda CR-V - Interior
Honda CR-V - Interior | Photo: V.Aubé
Derek Boshouwers
Derek Boshouwers
Automotive expert
  • Over 5 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 50 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 30 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists