2022 Honda CR-V: US Specifications and 2026 Ownership Guide
Verified market: US. US model year 2022.
2022 vehicle identity and buyer context
The 2022 US Honda CR-V is the final part of the fifth-generation story, before the redesigned 2023 model arrived. That timing matters: two same-name vehicles advertised only a year apart may have different powertrains and interior equipment. The 2022 offering splits between a small turbocharged gasoline engine and Honda’s two-motor hybrid system, with different transmissions and traction arrangements.
Powertrains and market-specific specifications
Honda’s 2022 specifications put the 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder at 190 hp and 179 lb-ft with a CVT; the hybrid uses a 2.0-liter gasoline four-cylinder and electric propulsion for 212 combined horsepower. The hybrid’s 143-hp engine output is not the hybrid system total. Honda lists distinct gas and hybrid grades, and the hybrid’s driveline terminology should not be flattened into a claim that every CR-V has the same transmission.
Verified variant distinctions
| 2022 US variant | Powertrain | Transmission | Drive | Applicable certified figure / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V gasoline | 1.5 L turbocharged inline-four | CVT | FWD or Real Time AWD | output hp: 190; torque lb ft: 179 |
| CR-V Hybrid | 2.0 L gasoline-electric two-motor hybrid | electrified direct-drive arrangement | AWD (US hybrid 2022) | combined output hp: 212; gasoline engine hp: 143 |
Trims, equipment and model-year distinctions
Cargo packaging and broad visibility make this family SUV a logical choice for mixed urban and suburban use, but drivetrain selection changes fuel and maintenance expectations. Honda’s US grade table has LX, Special Edition, EX, EX-L, Touring and separate Hybrid grades; comfort, driver assistance and infotainment details are not identical. Confirm the specific vehicle rather than projecting one top-grade review across all used examples.
What matters to a 2026 used buyer
On a used test drive, inspect suspension and tire condition, transmission behavior, maintenance records and hybrid-specific warning messages where applicable. For all-wheel-drive cars, check that tire sets match the required specification. Any fuel-economy claim should be drawn from the US EPA entry for the exact configuration rather than combining a gasoline EPA number with a hybrid drivetrain description.
Should you buy it? Alternatives and limitations
Consider the Toyota RAV4 as the closest general-purpose alternative, or a Honda Civic hatchback if the extra ground clearance is unnecessary. Compared with newer CR-V generations, a 2022 car may have simpler equipment; whether that is an advantage depends on condition, price and a buyer’s actual needs, not an invented quality score.