Freshened face
Bottom portion of upper grille now with black trim vs. chrome in outgoing generation.
Interior softer
New CR-V uses more soft-touch material than predecessor, including on upper instrument panel.
Full color TFT
TFT display between gauges now full color, but black, grey, white predominant shades.
LED DRLs
All grades of '17 CR-V get LED daytime running lights, turn signals. Touring grade gets full LED headlights.
Slightly longer
Overall length rises 1.2 ins. from '16 CR-V, 1.6 ins. from first-gen model in 1997.
More USB ports
Two new USB charge ports, lit at night, added for rear-seat passengers.
Rear sculpted
Rear-quarter panel has interesting creases and crevices. Chrome tailgate trim piece higher, straighter.
Roomy second row
Second row seats roomy, although CR-V's total passenger volume topped by '17 Subaru Forester.
Injecting style
Center-console plastic tray has interesting swirling blocks textured design.
New 1.5T engine
All grades save for base LX get Honda 1.5L turbo 4-cyl., revised from Civic with reshaped turbine blades.
Bright touchscreen
Touchscreen large with easy-to-reach controls. Volume knob return is welcome.