Honda CR-V
The Honda CR-V has long enjoyed a small but loyal fan following of buyers taken in by the SUV’s smart and sophisticated character. With the addition of a third row of seats and a diesel engine for the first time, the latest Honda CR-V immediately addresses a larger buyer base. The diesel engine CR-V that comes in the seven-seat configuration can be had in front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive form. Also on offer is a five-seat petrol engine version.
The Honda CR-V has long enjoyed a small but loyal fan following of buyers taken in by the SUV’s smart and sophisticat...
The Honda CR-V has long enjoyed a small but loyal fan following of buyers taken in by the SUV’s smart and sophisticated character. With the addition of a third row of seats and a diesel engine for the first time, the latest Honda CR-V immediately addresses a larger buyer base. The diesel engine CR-V that comes in the seven-seat configuration can be had in front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive form. Also on offer is a five-seat petrol engine version.
Honda CR-V Quick Review
Handsome and well turned out, the latest Honda CR-V is immediately recognisable as a CR-V. It’s well appointed on the inside and also looks satisfyingly premium. Seat comfort is good but tall occupants will find middle-row headroom in limited supply. The bigger disappointment is the diesel’s third row, which is not only hard to access but also cramped on space.
Honda’s 120hp, 1.6-litre diesel engine doesn’t seem all that impressive on paper but thanks to the quick draw 9-speed torque converter auto, performance is good for the most part. Still, more power would have made the CR-V a more potent highway vehicle. The 154hp, 2.0-litre petrol that’s mated to a CVT is quite flat in performance but will suffice for urban buyers. Of the other things, handling is tidy and the ride is composed.
Handsome and well turned out, the latest Honda CR-V is immediately recognisable as a CR-V. It’s well appointed on the...
Handsome and well turned out, the latest Honda CR-V is immediately recognisable as a CR-V. It’s well appointed on the inside and also looks satisfyingly premium. Seat comfort is good but tall occupants will find middle-row headroom in limited supply. The bigger disappointment is the diesel’s third row, which is not only hard to access but also cramped on space.
Honda’s 120hp, 1.6-litre diesel engine doesn’t seem all that impressive on paper but thanks to the quick draw 9-speed torque converter auto, performance is good for the most part. Still, more power would have made the CR-V a more potent highway vehicle. The 154hp, 2.0-litre petrol that’s mated to a CVT is quite flat in performance but will suffice for urban buyers. Of the other things, handling is tidy and the ride is composed.
Honda CR-V Variants: Our Choice
The CR-V isn’t cheap and the diesels in particular cost a lot. Unless you have a lot of running and must have the flexibility of a third row of seats that the diesels offer, the petrol CR-V is the more sensible choice. Barring paddleshifters, the petrol CR-V also offers all the features (including a panoramic sunroof) you get on the pricier diesels.
The CR-V isn’t cheap and the diesels in particular cost a lot. Unless you have a lot of running and must have the fle...
The CR-V isn’t cheap and the diesels in particular cost a lot. Unless you have a lot of running and must have the flexibility of a third row of seats that the diesels offer, the petrol CR-V is the more sensible choice. Barring paddleshifters, the petrol CR-V also offers all the features (including a panoramic sunroof) you get on the pricier diesels.