You'll have six trim level options with the gasoline-exclusive 2022 Honda CR-V alone: the LX, Special Edition, EX, EX-L, and Touring. If you opt for a hybrid model, you can choose from three: the Hybrid EX, Hybrid EX-L, and Hybrid Touring. The CR-V stands on wheels that range from 17-19 inches, depending on the trim level you choose. At the EX level, the CR-V comes standard with LED fog lights. The EX-L adds a power tailgate that becomes a hands-free version at the Touring level. The Touring also features full LED headlights and roof rails.

Each 2022 Honda CR-V trim level comes standard with a 190-horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that outputs 179 pound-feet of torque. If you go for the hybrid models, you'll get a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired to two motors that together create a combined 212 horsepower. Both engines feature a continuously variable automatic transmission.

If you choose the hybrid model, you can use the Driver Information Interface behind the steering wheel or the touch screen to track how well your CR-V is performing. The hybrid models also add a third drive mode to the standard ECON and Sport modes: EV mode, which allows your SUV to run on pure electric energy before switching back to gas power. All-wheel-drive is optional for each CR-V except for the Touring trim level and the hybrids, which all come standard with the upgraded drivetrain. Use the adaptive cruise control system with low-speed follow to make highway drives smoother.

Moving up through the 2022 CR-V's trim levels gets you some exciting features fast. The second trim level, the Special Edition, already offers you the dual-zone automatic climate control system and heated front seats. The EX adds a one-touch power moonroof and a power-adjustable driver's seat. Move up to the EX-L for leather-trimmed upholstery and an upgraded eight-speaker sound system. If you want the best of the best, select the Touring to get more tech features such as a built-in navigation system and wireless smartphone charger. Each model at the Special Edition level and above features a 7-inch touch screen.

Safety always comes first with a Honda, and the 2022 CR-V is no different, as evidenced through its standard Honda Sensing suite of driver-assist technologies that use radars and cameras to scan the world around you. This suite includes some impressively intelligent safety features, such as Honda's Collision Mitigation Braking System, a road departure mitigation system, and a lane-keeping assist system. If you're looking for a useful blind spot information system with a cross-traffic monitor, choose a CR-V at the EX level or higher. Every model features a multi-angle rearview camera that makes reversing your SUV safer.