[Twitchy15]

we bought a honda crv hybrid and took delivery June 2023. we test drove many vehicles subaru forester my wife liked but was outdated refresh was coming. we test drove the rav4 which would of had long wait times coworker wait 12 months +. But as soon as we got in it my wife just straight up hated it not for any good reason just didn't like the feel of the inside. Driving the rav4 it was fine nothing spectacular my step dad has a rav4 hybrid now and it might be better for mileage but it feels pretty cheap on the inside.

when comparing the crv was more expensive for less features but in the end a lot of these little features are not super needed we have always had hondas so drawn towards them.

But it was a great decision the vehicle was for my wife and she at first didn't want a bigger suv but now with a kid it was the right choice, its based on the civic platform so even though it feels relatively large drives and parks super easily. Good room in front and back seats and truck and just simple and straight forward to use, touch points feel nice.

I see a lot of complaints about fuel economy so if your trying to be the absolute cheapest with gas probably not good for you. we came from a rdx turbo that was horrible on gas so any SUV getting 26 MPG or above is great. In the city in the summer we get 40 mpg + easily during the winter with heat on it is alot less but still probably 26 mpg + so for us it is great. We weren't looking for a hybrid but loved the crv package and the hybrid drives significantly better. Also driving up hills a lot will effect the MPG quite a bit, we got the sport touring and has been a joy to own like literally regret nothing. The way the car operates is very old school with buttons and knobs for everything very simple things you want in a vehicle. the touch screen is simple but coming from vehicles without one its great and you should be looking at the road so screens shouldn't matter that much. rear windshield washer cleans backup camera which is pretty great.