Going against the Rolling Stones’ statement that “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” the 2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring checks off all the right boxes. This is the top trim of this popular crossover SUV, giving drivers more of what they want with the most desirable qualities from the Sport trim with some added goodies tossed in.

Which powertrain provides the oomph for the 2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring?

The Sport Touring trim uses the same powertrain as the Sport model which is the Honda hybrid powertrain. This means you’ll find a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine plus two electric motors driving this compact crossover SUV.

Autoblog.com tell us the combined power is 204 horsepower and 247 lb-ft of torque which is an increase of 15 lb-ft of torque over the previous model. This SUV can be had in either FWD, which offers 43 city/36 hwy mpg, or AWD, which returns 40 city/34 hwy mpg.

What are the trim-specific features of this Honda SUV?

The 2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring has some features not found on any of the lower trims. These items include:

• 19-inch gloss black wheels
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Hands-free power liftgate
• Integrated navigation system with voice commands
• HD Digital Traffic
• Heated steering wheel
• 12-speaker Bose premium audio system
• Wi-Fi hotspot

These items build on the features you find in the EX-L trim, which are:

• Push-button starting
• LED headlights and taillights
• Heated front seats
• Power front seat
• 9-inch touchscreen
• Two front USB-C ports
• Wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto
• Wireless charging pad
• Dual-zone climate controls
• Honda Sensing Safety Suite
  • Blind-spot warning
  • Rear cross-traffic alerts
  • Forward collision mitigation
  • Lane keep assistance
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Front and rear parking sensors
• Sport appearance package with dark exterior items
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
• Two rear USB-C ports
• Power Liftgate
• Leather upholstery
• Driver’s seat memory settings

How much room does this Honda CR-V offer for cargo?

This compact crossover SUV offers 39.3 cubic feet behind the rear seats to store your gear. If you fold down the rear seats, this space expands to 76.5 cubic feet, which is one of the largest cargo holds in this class.

Is the Sport Touring model good to drive?

Yes, the 2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring offers a smooth ride with plenty of power from the hybrid powertrain. Most won’t expect quick acceleration in any version of the CR-V, but you’ll find an engaging powertrain when you have this top trim level.

How much does the 2023 Honda CR-V Sport Touring cost?

At this top trim level, you’ll find a starting price of $38,600. If you add AWD to the mix, this price goes up by $1,500 to give you a fully-equipped SUV for just over $40,000.

Should you drive this compact crossover SUV?

At this trim level, the Honda CR-V packs in a ton of great features, and it does give you what you want. This is one of the most popular SUVs in its class. It is often rated at or near the top by many experts.

Bonus: You know the song is in your head, enjoy the video of the Rolling Stones performance from 2003.