2023 Honda CR-V vs 2022 Lincoln Navigator

The 2022 Lincoln Navigator received subtle styling updates, including new headlights, taillights, and wheel designs, with a standard 20-inch option. The front end was restyled, featuring an Audi-esque grille that some felt diminished the SUV's elegance. Despite this, the rest of the updates were well-received, maintaining the Navigator's luxurious appeal. Inside, the Navigator dazzled with high-quality materials and a mid-century modern design, enhanced by the new Constellation instrumentation and infotainment display theme. The new Sync 4 infotainment system with a 13.2-inch touchscreen added to the vehicle's tech-savvy appeal.

The 2023 Honda CR-V adopted a cleaner, more conservative look with a blunt nose, long hood, and stretched wheelbase. Both the CR-V EX and EX-L featured 18-inch alloy wheels and dark-tinted rear privacy glass. Inside, the EX-L offered leather-wrapped seats, a steering wheel, and a shift knob, while both trims shared a dashboard design inspired by the latest Civic. The interior exuded quality and simplicity, with a digital instrumentation display standard across both trims. The EX-L trim added a larger touchscreen infotainment system, a power-adjustable front passenger seat, and a power rear liftgate.

The 2022 Lincoln Navigator was powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine, producing 440 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque. Paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, it offered rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD) options. The Navigator's towing capacity ranged from 8,100 to 8,700 pounds, depending on the configuration. The adaptive-damping suspension with Road Preview and a new electronic brake booster enhanced the driving experience. The Navigator's fuel economy was rated at 18 mpg in combined driving, and during testing, it averaged 18.6 mpg.

The 2023 Honda CR-V featured a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, generating 190 horsepower and 179 pound-feet of torque. This engine was paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), powering either the front or all four wheels. While the CVT's droning noise during hard acceleration was a drawback, the CR-V excelled in ride and handling. The suspension, steering, and brakes were finely tuned, providing a smooth and engaging driving experience. The CR-V's fuel economy was impressive, with an EPA rating of 29 mpg in combined driving, and it achieved 29.1 mpg during testing.

The 2022 Lincoln Navigator's interior featured exceptionally comfortable 30-way power-adjustable front seats with heating, ventilation, and massage functions. The second-row captain's chairs also offered heating, ventilation, and massage options. The third-row seats provided ample space and comfort. The Navigator's cargo space was generous, with 19.3 cubic feet behind the third row, 57.5 cubic feet with the third row folded, and a maximum of 103.3 cubic feet with the second row collapsed. The long-wheelbase Navigator L offered even more cargo space.

The 2023 Honda CR-V's interior was spacious, with a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat and excellent outward visibility. The second row felt more spacious, offering a high seating position and ample legroom. The CR-V provided numerous storage options, including a large bin under the center armrest and various trays and bins throughout the cabin. The cargo area offered 39.3 cubic feet of space with the rear load floor in its lowest position, and 76.5 cubic feet with the back seat folded down.

The 2022 Lincoln Navigator featured a new Sync 4 infotainment system with a 13.2-inch touchscreen display, offering easy access to navigation and music details. The system supported Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and the voice recognition system was improved. The upgraded Lincoln Play rear-seat entertainment system included Amazon Fire TV, providing access to popular streaming services. The test vehicle also featured a 28-speaker Revel 3D audio system, delivering exceptional sound quality.

The 2023 Honda CR-V came with a 7-inch digital instrumentation panel and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system in the EX trim. The EX-L trim added a 9-inch touchscreen display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, wireless charging, and an upgraded eight-speaker sound system. While the EX-L's technology was a significant improvement over the previous generation, it lacked some features found in competitors, such as a premium sound system and navigation.

The 2022 Lincoln Navigator introduced several new driver assistance systems, including Intersection Assist, Road Edge Detection, Active Park Assist 2.0, and ActiveGlide. A surround-view camera system was also standard. ActiveGlide, Lincoln's semi-autonomous driving technology, allowed for hands-free driving on approved highways. While the system performed well, it required constant driver attention and monitoring.

The 2023 Honda CR-V featured the Honda Sensing suite of driver assistance systems, including adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-centering assist, and automatic high-beam headlights. New features included a seatbelt reminder system, rear-seat reminder system, driver monitoring system, and traffic sign recognition system. The new Traffic Jam Assist system provided added driving assistance in low-speed situations. The CR-V's safety features met current standards but had room for improvement in certain areas.