New Honda CR-V review: Better than VW & Skoda?

Honda CR-V Review: The smartest family SUV or just too expensive? The Honda CR-V has always been a global bestseller, but in the UK, it faces some serious competition from the VW Tiguan and Skoda Kodiaq. I’m finding out if this 6th-generation CR-V has what it takes to be the king of the family SUVs. With a choice of two 2.0-litre hybrid engines and a cabin that actually keeps its physical buttons, is this the most sensible car on the road in 2026? We’re putting the self-charging hybrid and the 50-mile range plug-in hybrid through their paces. We’ll look at the "star-rated" safety tech, the massive rear legroom, and the truth about those "scratchy plastics" in a £50,000 car. Is the Honda’s reputation for reliability enough to beat the tech-heavy Germans? Let’s find out! Sell your car for a great price with carwow: https://bit.ly/carwow-SellMyCar Check out the latest Honda deals: https://www.carwow.co.uk/deals Chapters: 00:00 Honda CR-V: The SUV that grew up 00:50 Design: Is it the best-looking Honda yet? 02:02 Price & Model Range explained 02:57 Interior: Why these buttons are a masterpiece 06:15 Back Seats: More legroom than a limo? 07:41 Boot Space: Hybrid vs Plug-in Hybrid 09:18 5 Annoying things you need to know 12:05 5 Cool features that make it special 13:54 Engines: Self-charging vs Plug-in Hybrid 14:44 Town Driving: Smooth, silent, and easy 16:55 Motorway Driving: The long-distance king? 18:28 Country Road Driving: Handling vs Comfort 19:34 0-60mph: How fast is it? 20:48 Verdict: The ultimate family car?