2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid makes a compelling case for itself

The 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid is like a nice date night that doesn't go overboard, financially speaking. 

Let's say you want to treat yourself, but you're not going all-out with a trip to one of those stuffy, three-figure-per-plate steakhouses.

Maybe you want to spend just a smidge more money than usual and get down with some approachable, quasi-upscale cuisine, because you deserve something nice every once in a while.

That's what Honda's new electrified SUV feels like: a satisfying dinner out that doesn't break the bank for the middle class.

Honda's two biggest competitors in this space are pretty well packed in their own rights.   

The Toyota RAV4 has blockier looks, more efficiency and a more modern infotainment system, but it feels a little less upscale than the Honda. 

The Ford Escape is pretty much the same, offering more miles per gallon than the Honda, but its cargo space is smaller and its interior appointments don't feel as well bolted together as its Japanese competitors.

The 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid is a great way to treat yourself and your family on a budget.   

For a sensible amount of money, you get an interior and a ride that borders on luxurious, while the pragmatically minded among you will have plenty to appreciate in terms of storage, efficiency and standard tech. 

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