Hybrid SUVs, the new eco-friendly, money-saving fad, right? Well, the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid seems like a classic example of ‘new’ technology that’s actually just repackaging the old. It’s like the electric car that only really runs on gasoline with a side of battery anxiety. But hey, at least it’s ‘reliable’—just like every other first-generation hybrid that has ‘problems’ written all over it. Consumer Reports? They must have a special ‘reliability’ grading system for the Honda CR-V, where a ’90 out of 100′ is the highest score you can get without actually passing the car through a reliability test. Safety ratings? That’s like getting a gold star for not crashing your car in a parking lot. Depreciation? You mean the car’s ability to lose its value as fast as a teenager on a shopping spree? And to add insult to injury, it’s cheaper to buy a new hybrid crossover than to maintain this one, which is a bit like paying more for a used car that needs a new engine. I guess it’s not all bad; at least you’ll get to see the depreciation in real-time, like watching your bank account shrink in slow motion. Kia Sportage Hybrid? It must be a ‘green’ joke from a planet where hybrids are the norm and the CR-V is the odd one out!
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