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The Honda CR-V's biggest tradeoffs, according to Consumer Reports

The Honda CR-V remains popular, but not every detail impressed testers. Consumer Reports found five tradeoffs worth knowing before buying one

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The Honda $HMC -4.62% CR-V remains one of the best-selling small SUVs on the market, but a closer look reveals some real tradeoffs. From a basic-feeling cabin to a base trim that skips key safety features, test drives turned up several details shoppers should weigh before signing on the dotted line.

Consumer Reports drove and evaluated the 2026 Honda CR-V and identified five tradeoffs worth knowing about, so anyone cross-shopping small SUVs knows what to expect.

The Honda $HMC -4.62% CR-V's interior looks basic compared with rivals that lean on innovative controls and oversized screens, though some buyers genuinely prefer that simplicity. Consumer Reports found several disappointing fit-and-finish details in its tested vehicle, including panel gaps, a........

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