The Honda CR-V is Canada’s best-selling SUV. Now the Japanese automaker is announcing the arrival of the 2024 CR-V EX-L Hybrid, expanding its lineup of battery-inclusive vehicles, and stepping closer to the firm’s aim of full electrification.

The 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid has been available through Honda dealerships since June 2023, expanding options for consumers and offering an exciting alternative to conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) drivetrains. The vehicle will be available in two trims, EX-L and Touring, and two hybrid drivetrain options, with some units built in Canada.

As with other models in Honda’s lineup, the CR-V Hybrid is being completely redesigned from the ground up to reflect the company’s desire to move towards EV technology. The sixth-generation vehicle will offer a rugged, sporty exterior and an “emotional” and “adventurous” interior to provoke fun driving experiences.

Honda says introducing the new CR-V to its Canadian lineup is part of its commitment to building products that are “close to the customer.” The company wants to reduce shipping distances and increase its North American production, creating local jobs and reducing carbon emissions, part of its target to reach net zero by 2050.

In May 2023, Honda celebrated the ten-millionth vehicle to come off its Canadian production lines. And, fittingly, that vehicle was a CR-V Touring, symbolizing a step-change in the company’s strategy and market priorities.

Specification And Equipment

The 2024 CR-V EX-L Hybrid AWD offers various feature upgrades. For instance, Honda equips the new vehicle with leather seats, a power passenger seat, front and rear parking sensors, and a power tailgate as standard. The vehicle also has a 9-inch touchscreen with a physical volume knob, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, Qi-compatible 15W wireless smartphone charging, an 8-speaker audio system and Low-Speed Braking Control.

The CR-V EX-L Hybrid AWD stands out with bold black exterior accents, rectangular exhaust finishers and Berlina Black 18-inch wheels. It also has Honda’s award-winning Real Time All-Wheel Drive with Intelligent Control™ for better traction in all driving situations.

The new CR-V models push the company’s electrification strategy, using its advanced 4th-generation two-motor hybrid system, which delivers 2042 hp and 247 lb.-ft. of torque on the base model. The goal is to combine fuel efficiency with performance and versatility, giving drivers more options and enhancing opportunities for adventure.

Honda builds the CR-V and many other vehicles at its manufacturing facilities in Alliston, Ontario. The company invests over $6.5 billion in Canada yearly and buys more than $3 billion in supplies from local companies. The company is keen to use CR-V Hybrid production to gain the trust and confidence of Canadian consumers, providing them with high-quality vehicles produced locally.

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Please Note: The details of this article were accurate at the time it was written. Manufacturers may change the details of any vehicle’s specifications at any time without notice.