Generally Toyota hybrids are better made than the Honda ones.

The latest generation CR-V Hybrid is different than previous generation Honda Hybrids and current generations Toyota Hybrids.  The CR-V Hybrid acts more like an EV with a gas generator rather than a traditional hybrid.

In usual hybrids like the Prius and Toyota technology, the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) and the electric motor go back and forth, throughout most speed ranges.  The ICE actually drives the car.

With the CRV hybrid, the electric motor drives the car until about 45 MPH, and then the ICE may take over. The ICE acts more like a generator than actually drive the car below 45 MPH.  So you basically have an gas powered EV, similar to a hydrogen powered EV, for anything below 45 MPH.

One of the biggest benefits of this technology, is that when the engine does run, it is operating at near peak efficiency and rev range when compared to regular cars.

It's compelling technology, but not as time tested as Toyota Hybrid technology.  Honda is a company that focuses on quality, so I would be open to an Honda Hybrid.  I know other on the forum like to see how things pan out the first few years of a model before jumping on board.

But if you were going to get a Hybrid, the only two companies I would get them from is Honda and Toyota.

The best thing to do is to find folks that actually own and drive this type of hybrid. There's a CRV forum: https://www.crvownersclub.com

Perhaps a few folks active on that Forum own and drive this type of hybrid. 

You might want to check for any TSBs (if there are any, yet) on carcomplaints.com

Thanks for the input

I belong to the crv group will look for a hybrid thread