The CR-V has long been known for its accommodating and versatile interior. The all-new CR-V builds on that legacy with an even more spacious and space-efficient interior – the roomiest CR-V cabin yet – boasting top-class interior space, best-in-class rear seat legroom, a more voluminous cargo area and the easy utility of the new one-motion dive-down 60/40 split rear seat.
In typical Honda fashion, the 2017 CR-V is built on a foundation of smart design, comfortable fit and intuitive controls. Upscale amenities, premium accents and available leather seating in EX-L and Touring models help give the CR-V a more luxurious feel than ever before. With 105.9 cubic feet of passenger cabin volume, the CR-V offers impressive space and comfort, particularly in the spacious rear seating area, which has gained more than two inches of additional legroom.
The CR-V has an expanded 39.2 cubic ft. of cargo space behind the rear seats and a volume of 75.8 cu-ft. with the rear seats down to create a flat load floor that is 9.8 inches longer than in the previous model. Underfloor storage is available just behind the rear seats; for maximum cargo capacity, the two-position removable rear cargo floor can be set in a low position to open up even more space for tall and bulky items.
The CR-V offers the latest in-vehicle connectivity and audio performance with a new generation of advanced technologies. Available features include a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen Display Audio interface, and a Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ developed in cooperation with the experts at Garmin®. For the first time, the CR-V ‘s Display Audio system is compatible with the Apple CarPlayTM and Android Auto™ platforms, giving customers seamless integration of key smartphone features and functions, including smartphone-powered GPS navigation and voice-controlled search capabilities.
Key Interior Features
- 105.9 cubic feet of passenger volume1
- 39.2-cubic foot cargo area with rear seats up1
- 75.8-cubic foot cargo area with rear seats folded
- One-motion dive-down 60/40 split rear seat1
- Electric parking brake1
- Thin A-pillars for enhanced visibility
- Soft-touch interior materials
- 7-inch Driver Information Interface (DII) (EX, EX-L and Touring) 1
- Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlayTM compatibility (EX, EX-L and Touring) 1
- Available premium comfort and convenience features:
- Smart Entry and Push Button Start
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Driver Preference Settings
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Interior Materials
The new CR-V interior features high-quality premium touches and upscale materials applied liberally throughout. Highlights include a soft-touch instrument panel upper surface and soft door upper panels. Fit, finish and materials have received close attention, and soft leather seating is standard on EX-L and Touring trims.
Interior Design
The new CR-V interior blends a dynamic and wide layout with smoothly integrated technology and high-quality materials. There is handsome new instrumentation, and EX and above trims feature a full-color 7-inch Driver Information Interface (DII) display, and 7-inch color touchscreen Display Audio system with a clean and sleek appearance.
The 2017 CR-V has a larger interior than ever before, with an open, roomy feel with an increase in the “tandem distance” (the distance between the front and rear rows of seating) of 2 inches. Design features like sleekly styled front seatbacks help give rear passengers a spacious feeling. With its large cabin and new one-motion dive-down 60/40 split rear seat design, the CR-V interior is incredibly versatile with room for five people and a substantial amount of cargo. You can also mix cargo and passengers creatively to handle a variety of missions.
Critical and oft-used systems and controls in the CR-V are positioned within easy reach of the driver. Controls for the systems used most frequently – audio, cruise control, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, available navigation system with voice recognition and intelligent Multi-Information Display – are conveniently positioned on the steering wheel. The main instrumentation is an easy-to-read analog design, supplemented with digital and graphic displays. Typical of Honda interior design, the soft-touch switchgear of the CR-V is engineered to deliver a high-quality feel and positive action.
2016 CR-V vs. 2017 CR-V Interior Dimensions
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Interior Colors
The CR-V ‘s interior palette is sophisticated and coordinated and is offered in black, gray or ivory color – fabric in the LX and EX; leather in the EX-L and Touring.
Front Seats with Available Three-Level Heating
The front bucket seats are designed to provide welcoming support for a wide range of body types, along with secure lateral support for aggressive cornering. To help improve the forward view and create a feeling of openness for rear seat passengers, the front seatbacks have a narrow upper profile and compact headrests. The CR-V seats feature fabric seating surfaces in LX and EX trims, with leather-trimmed seats in the EX-L and Touring trims.
The driver’s seat in LX models is manually adjustable for fore-and-aft, seatback angle and height adjustment. The EX, EX-L and Touring feature power-operated versions of the same adjustments, along with an adjustable thigh support, for a total of 8-way power adjustability. The EX, EX-L and Touring driver’s seats also include 4-way power adjustable lumbar support with 80 mm of vertical adjustability and 35 mm of longitudinal adjustment. EX-L and Touring trims add a front passenger seat with 4-way power adjustability. In the EX-L and Touring, memory seating is linked to 2 separate user profiles. New, faster-acting, three-level heated front seats are standard in the EX-L and Touring. Heating includes both the seat bottom cushions and front seatbacks.
One-Motion Dive-Down 60/40 Split Rear Seat
For superior rear passenger comfort and cargo carrying versatility, the CR-V has an all-new one-motion dive-down 60/40 split rear seat design. The design also allows a single motion to return each side to the upright position. With supportive padding, 2-position reclining seatbacks, a nearly flat floor with added toe room under the front seats, and an increase in legroom of 2.1-inches, the CR-V backseat offers a new level of passenger comfort.
When cargo carrying is a priority, the seats can be quickly lowered to provide a large, flat cargo deck. Each side of the split-folding seat is operated independently via an easily accessible release lever, one on each side of the cargo area. There is also a release handle for each seat that’s accessible from each rear door. A single pull on either the handle or lever stows the seat completely by automatically lowering the seat base and folding the seatback forward and down. To put the seats up, simply raise the backrest; the seat base automatically moves back into position and the seat is ready to use.
Console and Interior Storage
To maximize convenience and utility, the CR-V’s interior has a wide range of storage features including the newly designed center console. With the CR-V’s new Electric Parking Brake, there’s no need for a traditional manual parking brake handle on the center console, which opens up a considerable amount of space. An open tray at the front of the console is ideal for a smartphone or other small items. Two large cupholders are positioned within convenient reach of the driver and front passenger. Topped with a comfortable padded, sliding, flip-up center armrest, the generously sized console now has 3 distinct internal configurations, made possible by a tray that can be repositioned as desired.
All trims include a 12-volt power outlet positioned near the open tray at the front of the console. A single 1.0-amp USB port is included inside the console on LX, while EX and above trims have two USB ports inside the console—one 1.5-amp and the other 1.0-amp—plus an additional pair of 2.5-amp USB ports on the rear of the console for use by back seat passengers.
Greatly expanded compartments in each door panel provide plenty of space for small items and also include bottle holders. In the rear seating area, a flip-down center armrest includes 2 beverage holders.
Cargo Capability
The CR-V’s completely redesigned cargo area offers versatile capability to suit the needs of active owners. The CR-V has an expanded 39.2 cu.-ft. of cargo space behind the rear seats and a volume of 75.8 cu.-ft. with the rear seats down. For easy loading, the CR-V has a lift-in height that is among the lowest in the class. For maximum cargo capacity, the one-motion dive-down 60/40 split rear seat can be quickly lowered from either the rear doors or the tailgate, creating a flat load floor that is nearly 10 inches longer than before. Underfloor storage is available just behind the rear seats; for maximum cargo capacity, the rear cargo floor can be set in a low position to open up even more space.
The large and easy-to-use cargo area features a flat floor with a height-adjustable
rear cargo floor panel and a generous 75.8 cubic feet of space.
Steering Wheel
The steering wheel, leather-wrapped on EX-L and Touring trims, incorporates the most commonly used controls, allowing the driver to keep their hands on the wheel and their attention on the road. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® and audio system controls are located on the left side of the steering wheel, and include a touchpad control that makes is easy to scroll and select items that appear on the audio screen. Cruise control controls are on the right and Driver Information Interface (DII) controls are located on the left side. Models with Honda Sensing™ have LKAS and ACC controls located on the right side of the steering wheel as well. In all trims, the steering wheel offers manual tilt and telescopic adjustment.
Power Windows, Locks and Mirrors
Power windows are standard equipment on all CR-V models and include auto-up and -down operation on the driver side (all trims) and front passenger side (EX and above) windows. Power door locks and power mirrors are also standard equipment on all models. EX, EX-L and Touring models include heated exterior mirrors and Smart Entry.
One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
EX, EX-L and Touring models have a one-touch power moonroof with tilt feature that will fully open or close with a single touch of a switch.
Climate Control Systems
The 2017 CR-V now has a standard automatic climate control system. EX, EX-L and Touring trims include dual-zone operation. In addition to physical controls, the system incorporates climate control functions in the Display Audio touchscreen. For the comfort of the rear seat passengers, dual adjustable air vents are positioned in the rear of the center console.
Sliding Sunvisors
To provide more flexible shading from the sun, all CR-Vs come standard with sliding sunvisors. In EX and above trims, the visors have illuminated vanity mirrors.
Meters
The CR-V LX has analog instrumentation with a large tachometer, flanked by a coolant-temperature gauge on the left and fuel-level gauge on the right. A digital speedometer is positioned in the center of the tachometer. EX and above trims have a central thin-film transistor (TFT) Driver Information Interface (DII) color display that depicts an analog tachometer, digital speedometer and additional selectable information.
The gauge package progressively illuminates to give the driver a welcoming feel upon entry. When the door is first opened, the instrument lighting illuminates and then brightens progressively to 100-percent illumination when the ignition is switched on. The illuminated instrument panel then comes alive, indicating that the car is ready to go. At the end of the drive, the instrument lighting dims progressively.
Driver Information Interface (DII)
The CR-V ‘s instrument panel provides important vehicle information via a Driver Information Interface (DII) positioned centrally in the meter panel. Controls positioned on the left side of the steering wheel allow the driver to cycle the DII display through multiple screens of information from sources including LKAS, ACC and more, when equipped. The Maintenance Minder™ system alerts the driver to upcoming maintenance needs via the DII and should a fault occur with the vehicle, specific warning information will appear. The display indicates when to change the oil, air cleaner, transmission fluid, spark plugs or coolant, as well as when to rotate the tires.
Driver Information Interface (DII) Features
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Engine Immobilizer
Complementing the remote entry system is a standard engine-immobilizer system. A special electronically coded key prevents the car from being started – even if a mechanical duplicate of the key is used. A transponder, built into the key, signals the immobilizer control unit that the key is genuine. If the car is hot-wired, or an unauthorized key is used, the engine will not start.
Key Comfort and Convenience Features
- Push Button Start with Smart Entry (available)
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (available)
- Driver Preference Settings (available)
- Electric Parking Brake
Push Button Start/Stop
Push Button Start/Stop with Smart Entry is available on EX and above trims. Once the driver is seated with the brake pedal depressed, he or she simply pushes the START/STOP button positioned on the instrument panel to start the engine. Powertrain operation and certain electrical functions are ended when the START/STOP button is pressed again at the conclusion of the drive. For accessory mode, the driver simply presses the START/STOP button without pressing the brake pedal. The CR-V ‘s START/STOP button features a pulsating light to help the driver more easily locate the button.
Auto On/Off Headlights
CR-V EX, EX-L and Touring models feature auto-on/off headlights for greater convenience. The headlights are multi-reflector/projector-beam units on all models except the Touring, which has auto-on/off LED headlights. All models feature dramatic LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL).
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
The EX-L and Touring models feature an electrochromic interior rearview mirror that automatically dims during nighttime driving to reduce glare from the headlights of following vehicles.
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
The CR-V ‘s standard Electric Parking Brake makes using the parking brake easier and more comfortable and frees up precious center console space for storage and other functions. (See the Chassis section for more information.)
Automatic Brake Hold
Automatic Brake Hold prevents the vehicle from rolling when stopped (See the Chassis section for more information.)
Interior Comfort Convenience Features
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Key Available Audio Connectivity Features
- 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen with integrated HVAC controls1
- Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®1
- HondaLink™ connected-car system
- HondaLink Assist (when paired with compatible phone)
- HD Radio™
- Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic
- Smartphone-Based Navigation App Compatibility
- New-generation “2.0” SiriusXM®8 Radio (EX and above)1
- Pandora® interface
- SMS Text Message function
- USB Audio Interface
- 160-Watt 4-Speaker AM/FM Audio System (LX) 1
- 180-Watt 6-Speaker AM/FM Audio System (EX) 1
- 180-Watt 8-Speaker AM/FM Audio System (EX-L) 1
- 330-Watt 9-Speaker (Including Sub-Woofer) AM/FM Audio System (Touring) 1
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5-Inch Display Audio System (LX)
The CR-V LX has a standard 160-watt AM/FM radio audio system with 4 door-mounted speakers and a USB port to allow the connection of other compatible devices. The system can play Pandora® content from a compatible device via the USB port, or wirelessly, via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. The audio system has a 5-inch (diagonal) display screen and conventional “hard” buttons and knobs to control the various functions. Illuminated steering wheel mounted controls are positioned within fingertip reach. This system includes four 6.7-inch diameter speakers, one in each door.
7-Inch Display Audio Touchscreen (EX, EX-L and Touring)
EX and EX-L trims feature a 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen with Android operating system that offers a wide range of useful features and capabilities. The intuitive and easy-to-use touchscreen lets users swipe, tap and pinch to control the vehicle’s audio system, display settings and other advanced features.
The 7-inch touchscreen is a special high-contrast, high definition IPS display with a high viewing angle for better legibility. In the CR-V EX, the system offers 180 watts of power output divided among 6 speakers: four 6.7-inch full range speakers, one in each door, and two 1.5-inch tweeters near the A-pillars. The EX-L grade adds two additional tweeters, one in each rear door. In Touring models, the 7-Inch Display Audio Touchscreen system output is increased to 330 watts and the speaker count is increased from eight to nine with the addition of an 8-inch subwoofer positioned in the right side of the cargo area.
The Display Audio system offers most popular audio formats, including AM/FM, HondaLink® content, Pandora®, Bluetooth® streaming audio, and compatibility with the Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ platforms. SiriusXM® is included with the EX trim, and HD Radio® is included in the EX-L trim and above.
Icons resembling smartphone apps are displayed on the high-definition, capacitive touchscreen, making the interface intuitive and easy to use. Interfaces for standard internet-sourced music and media options, such as Pandora® can be displayed and controlled on the Display Audio interface, with the ability to create personalized stations, tap to “like” songs, and view album artwork directly from the touchscreen. Display Audio also integrates touch operation of the menu and return functions for a modern and sleek look.
The system can also be controlled with illuminated steering-wheel mounted controls, including a new touchpad control that enables an alphabetic search of a range of features using a vertical swiping motion. Search items appear on the color Driver Information Interface (DII) display located in the lower portion of the instrument display, just below the digital speedometer display. The system can also be controlled via voice commands, after pressing and releasing the steering-wheel-mounted talk button.
Driver Information Interface (DII)
All models with the exception of the LX feature the Driver Information Interface (DII) integrated into the operation of the 7-Inch Display Audio Touchscreen. The DII is positioned in the instrument display, just below the digital speedometer. The color TFT DII display puts a wide range of information in front of the driver where it’s easy to see. The steering wheel mounted buttons and touchpad control make it easy to search among choices on the DII, and then make the desired selection.
DII displays the following items:
- Driving Computer
- Smart Maintenance
- Audio System
- Navigation
- Telephone
- SMS/Email
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto™
1-Cable Connection
In the CR-V EX and above trims, compatible iPhones and Android (with Android Auto app.) phones loaded with the compatible HondaLink app can be connected to the 1.5-amp USB port in the center console with a single USB cable (provided with the phone), to display navigation information on the 7-inch Display Audio Touchscreen. This makes connection simpler and less costly than Honda’s previous system that required 3 cables to make the connection between the smartphone and the vehicle.
Apple CarPlay™
CR-V EX models and above offer standard Apple CarPlay compatibility. By connecting the iPhone to the car using the phone’s USB cable (supplied with the phone) and the CR-V ‘s 1.5-amp USB port, CarPlay features can be accessed.
CarPlay takes the most popular functions and features of the user’s compatible iPhone and puts them on the CR-V ‘s Display Audio touchscreen and DII display, positioned in the instrument cluster. You can get directions, send and receive messages, listen to audio books and music, all in a way that allows you to stay more focused on the road.
CarPlay features Siri voice control and is specially designed for typical driving scenarios. It also works with the CR-V ‘s controls – both on the audio touchscreen and the steering-wheel mounted controls, so you don’t need to pick up your phone. A curated selection of available CarPlay Apps is designed for use in the CR-V, and are specially designed to minimize the potential for driver distraction.
CarPlay includes access to Apple Maps, which can provide turn-by-turn directions, traffic conditions, and estimated travel time. CarPlay can also predict where you most likely want to go using addresses from your email, text messages, contacts, and calendars.
CarPlay is compatible with iPhones that feature the small Lighting connector, not older iPhones with the larger 30-pin connector.
Android Auto™
CR-V EX models and above offer standard Android Auto™ compatibility. By connecting a compatible Android phone to the car using the phone’s USB cable (supplied with the phone) and the CR-V ‘s 1.5 amp USB port, the Android Auto platform is enabled.
Android Auto puts some of your phone’s most useful Apps on the CR-V ‘s audio display and DII, positioned in the instrument cluster. You can get directions, send and receive messages, listen to audio books and music, all without the need to pick up your phone. Android Auto works with the car’s controls – both on the audio touchscreen and the steering-wheel mounted controls – so it’s simple and intuitive to use.
Android Auto’s voice control is specially designed for typical driving scenarios. A curated selection of available Android Auto Apps is designed for use in the CR-V, and are specially designed to minimize driver distraction.
Android includes access to Google Maps, which can provide turn-by-turn directions, live traffic conditions, lane guidance and more. CarPlay can also predict where you most likely want to go using addresses from your email, text messages, contacts, and calendars. Android Auto is designed to work with Android phones running 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher.
HondaLink®
The Display Audio system with next generation HondaLink that is standard in EX models and above allows the owner’s digital lifestyle to seamlessly integrate with the car and provides access to a world of cloud-based information. The all-new application-based platform connects customers to online content both inside and outside the vehicle. The connection between the system and the user’s smartphone is made through the Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® wireless interface. A HondaLink phone app provides convenient access for many services including location searches, local weather, messaging, Maintenance Minder alerts, service scheduling by phone, and access to the vehicle Owners Guide.
HondaLink Assist
An additional feature on CR-V EX and above is HondaLink Assist, which can help request emergency assistance for drivers. If a compatible phone is paired through Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, there is a cellular connection and an airbag deployment sensor is triggered, the system is designed to automatically attempt to notify an operator, report the car’s current location, and allow occupants to talk directly to the operator. The operator can then contact emergency services if needed.
Siri Eyes Free
The CR-V EX and above trims integrate Apple’s Siri Eyes Free mode imbedded in Apple CarPlay. Compatible iPhone® users will be able to operate Siri through familiar voice commands by pressing and holding the TALK button on the steering wheel for 2 seconds when their iPhone is paired via Bluetooth®7. Using Eyes Free mode, Siri takes hands-free functionality even further and helps to minimize the potential for distractions by keeping the iOS device’s screen from lighting up.
Owners can direct Siri to perform a number of specific tasks while they keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel. Capabilities include:
- Send text messages and e-mails
- Read incoming text messages and emails
- Set up calendar entries, reminders, and alarms
- Check the weather
- Turn-by-turn voice navigation (when the audio system is set to Bluetooth® Audio or iPod mode)
- Sports scores and stock quotes
SMS Text Messaging
All CR-V EX models and above have a standard SMS text message function that can read incoming texts aloud over the audio system, and allow the driver to reply with any of 6 factory preset messages. The system works with SMS-capable cell phones that have an active data plan and the Message Access Profile (MAP), such as the Blackberry, Droid X and others. Apple iPhone models do not support this feature, but Siri Eyes Free CarPlay mode (iPhone 5, 6 and 7 at time of launch) offers the ability to initiate, hear and respond to text messages via voice commands.
Once a compatible phone is paired with the CR-V ‘s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® system, the text messaging function is enabled. When the phone receives a text message, an alert appears on the audio display screen. The driver can choose to have the message read aloud, can select among the preset reply choices, or can call the sender – all without touching the phone.
To help avoid the potential for driver distraction, the text of the incoming message is not displayed on screen unless the vehicle is stopped.
Available factory preset text replies:
- Talk to you later, I’m driving.
- I’m on my way.
- I’m running late.
- OK
- Yes
- No
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
The Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® interface is designed to offer hands-free operation for many Bluetooth®-enabled mobile telephones. Standard on all CR-V models, the system wirelessly connects the driver’s cell phone to the vehicle’s audio system. This allows the driver to make or answer cell phone calls without removing hands from the steering wheel. The system is compatible with Bluetooth®-enabled cell phones that have the Hands Free Profile (HFP). A list of compatible phones can be found at handsfreelink.com or honda.com.
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic
Available on the EX-L and standard on the Touring model, the integrated Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System, developed in cooperation with Garmin, offers many improvements, including enhanced graphics, live search, speed limit display, customized vehicle icons, 3D buildings and terrain, and more. The system includes free map database updates for up to 5 years (initial purchase plus one yearly update each year for 4 years). The system includes the HD Digital Traffic feature, which alerts the driver to current traffic conditions and can display alternate routes around gridlock. It features expanded coverage including many surface streets within the U.S., allowing the driver to choose faster, less congested routes. HD Digital Traffic is subscription-free.
The navigation system can be controlled by voice or through the 7-inch electrostatic touch-screen audio display utilizing its tap, pinch and swipe functionality. The voice-activation system can respond to more casual command phrases that require less user familiarization, in addition to the previous capability of being able to understand spoken city and street names. For example, a voice request for “Radio 98.3 FM” can now be spoken in approximately a dozen different ways ranging from “change the radio station to 98.3” to “98.3 FM.” This logic applies to audio functionality of the audio/information screen. The navigation system can also be controlled by voice with conventional navigation commands like, “Find nearest Chinese restaurant” or “find nearest ATM.”
The audio system is automatically muted when the “Talk” button is pressed. The voice-recognition technology allows the driver to simply speak city and street names aloud, and the system responds by displaying the matches available in the database. Points of interest on the map – such as restaurants or grocery stores – can be displayed with brand logo icons or you can have the system provide turn-by-turn navigation, all by voice command. The point-of-interest (POI) database includes telephone numbers that can be dialed by using the Bluetooth®7 HandsFreeLink® system when the driver’s cellular telephone is connected to the system.
USB Ports and Power Outlets
In all CR-V models, a 12-volt power outlet is positioned at the base of the center stack near an open storage tray. The LX has a single 1.0-amp USB port and EX and above trims have a 1.0 amp and a 1.5-amp USB port inside the console; 2 more USB charging ports (2.5 amp) are positioned on the rear of the center console for use by rear seat passengers.
Audio Connectivity Features