We have the 2014 CR-V EX AWD and use it as a tow'd (BlueOx baseplate and tow bar). It's worked out well so far.
The LX has 16" steel wheels and the EX has 17" aluminum ones, I think.
Sunroof, foglights, passenger armrest and a few other differences between the two models.
G-half can always find a way to do things upside-down, inside-out or backward.
It's his Super Power!