Is the Honda CR-V a good first new car to buy?

Question

I’m looking at my first new car and I’d really appreciate some comments on the Honda CRV.

MrOracle · Answer

The CRV and the Toyota RAV-4 are both excellent cars (and are so close in size and design that they are nearly twins) and very comfortable for 4 adults. I have bought three of them for my extended family and they have all been very reliable and highly rated. My parents have had a 2015 RAV-4 since 2019 and it's their favorite car they ever had. My sister had a 2004 RAV-4 and put 270,000 miles on it before she catalytic converter needed to be replaced, and she gave it to her son-in-law's sister, who got the cat replaced, and has been driving it for about 7 years now.

And I got a 2012 CRV for my godmother and she absolutely loves it as well. Hers has about 180,000 miles now and runs like a top.

Now, having said all that, there is no way I would recommend buying a brand new car unless you can really easily afford it. You can buy one that is 3-5 years old at a huge savings and as long as it wasn't ratted out, it's going to have many years ahead of it. With a new car, you lose 30% of the value just driving it off the lot, and it will only get worse from there. A 5 year old car with 60,000 miles on it and in like new condition will cost about half of a new one, maybe less if you aren't in a huge hurry. And it will be good for 10+ years.

MrChinaski · Answer

Yes. I have one. Reasonably fuel efficient. And Hondas run forever. It's a big car though, by Australian standards. Good for families because you can throw pretty much everything you own in the back. If you are single/couple you can probably get something cheaper to buy and cheaper to run.

OneViewpoint · Answer

The CRV is Honda's sales leader in the US for a reason with 404,000 units sold in 2025. It's relatively inexpensive to buy and own. It really does provide some utility for the average person. And it delivers reliability and durability in a nice comfy package. It also holds its value well when it comes times to sell or trade it.

An EX midlevel trim is about $33K and the Sport Touring Hybrid version tops the lineup at $42.5K

It's a very good car. But the question is if it's a good car for you. What do you need or want. The CRV is no performance car. It's really a 4 passenger vehicle. And the load rating (850 lbs) and tow rating (1,500 lbs) are low. And it's not exciting unless you think no maintenance problems or breakdowns is exciting. I do. And no one ever accused the CRV of being beautiful or sexy looking.

Iron_Man · Answer

Buy American cars. I would recommend a powerhouse a Dodge Challenger. They’re really Sporty.

slatyb · Answer

I own a 2020 Honda CR-V hybrid and I've been happy with it. 35 MPG, no maintenance problems, handles fairly well, can haul almost anything I want to haul -- skis fit inside with one seat folded down. We don't put many miles on it, only about 5,000 per year because we live in Seattle and nothing we do is very far.

Anonymous · Answer

You will not go wrong with a Honda but that one is kind of a soccer mom's car so you might want a sportier one. But if you like it, you like it. Also you can buy older ones if you want to save some dosh because they last forever.

Nikki1989 · Answer

That was the first car my company supplied me with. It was a decent car.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

It is a car that generally gets very good reviews, but are you sure you want an SUV?

DryGermanGuy · Answer

I can recommend Honda, Nissan and Toyota, especially used.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes. Though take a look at where it was manufactured. If mexico dont buy. He might have the badge but not the build quality

jennifer_bloom · Answer

Yeah. Toyotas and Hondas are the only cars I would ever consider buying.

Spencer10 · Answer

Yes. Tough to go wrong with a Honda. I am still driving a 2001 Civic. It will not die.

emeraldsaphire · Answer

I don't know about the CR-V, but I really liked Hondas. I think it's the most common car I've had? They are reliable and comfy and they didn't break the bank

AviatorTom · Answer

The Honda CRV is a nice car, but a bit on the expensive side for a first car. I might suggest the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla as a first car.

TonyMetal___1986 · Answer

A good s. u. v gerdy, depending on which model too, Japanese cars are great! 🦒

Agape93 · Answer

Yeah its a good one

Paige2006 · Answer

Any Honda is a good car

MysticDevice · Answer

Hard to argue with Honda, depending on the year.

Pterodon · Answer

Can’t go wrong with a Honda

eagle1951 · Answer

yeah not bad

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