The CR-V is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in 8 trims, ranging from the LX 2WD 5-Spd
The CR-V is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in 8 trims, ranging from the LX 2WD 5-Spd AT to the EX-L 4WD 5-Spd AT w/ Navigation System.
The LX 2WD 5-Spd AT is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 166-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. The EX-L 4WD 5-Spd AT w/ Navigation System is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 166-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.
"For a car that's under $30k, and for the 5-star safety ratings on everything BUT rollover (4 stars), this car is a really, really good deal. It's nice to look at. Fun to drive... It's a no brainer - a great value for a great vehicle!"
Strengths: Fuel economy, turn radius, cargo capacity, seamless engine/transmission power shifting on hills and entering into traffic, lift up hatchback door
Weaknesses: A little stiff on rough roads, not a full sized spare provided,
Summary: This little SUV has a nice quiet ride with plenty of power..The added 14 horsepower and redesign makes it just that much better over the 2009 model..Very responsive and sure-footed...
Similar Products Used: Pt Cruiser, Ford escape, Trailblazer
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Strengths: My daughter and wife are small women, and they like being up high without having to climb into the car. They like being seen in the car, since it looks a bit upmarket. The car is small and easy to drive around the city, and park. The brakes are good, and seems to be well engineered. It handles well, and drives the same at 50 Kph as it does at 140 kph. Stable in winter, competent on cottage roads.
Weaknesses: Really, really, really crappy ride. All you ever think and feel when driving, is why does this car make such a fuss about the road. It gives me a headache to even just go to the mall. Ottawa Canada has really bad roads, and this car is crap to drive. I hate driving an hour down the highway. I have given up going up to the hills, or away for the weekend, the car is such a pain to be in. I used to camp, ski, drive to other cities, birdwatch, and just explore the country side. Not anymore with the CR-V. Its a miserable experiance. The seats and steering wheel are too small. The suspension is so stiff that all you ever do on any drive, is endure the road with jolts to your neck and back, and jiggles that make your temples throb. I thought suspensions were to insulate you from the road. This car thinks you're in a rally, and makes you feel every rut, bump, dip, crease, crack, and expansion joint with a jolt, twist or pitch. The road noise is like there is no bottom in the car. Glad as hell to get out of the exhausting horrible ride. I gave the car to my daughter, to go with her high heel boots, and too tight jackets and "who cares about the damn car anyways" attitude. I'll just take the bus, and walk the dogs in the neighbourhood, thanks.
Summary: Really crappy ride ruins everything else about owning and driving this thing. Maybe this is the cute-ute experiance, but you can have it back. My next car may have all wheel drive, but it had better have highway manners. The CR-V may be fashionable, but it sure is a rotten way to get anywhere.
Similar Products Used: 3 Toyota Camrys, 2 Jaguar sedans, a Volkswagon and even a Ford Mustang. Maybe these aren't compact utility cross overs, but I'm sure other companies can make something more pleasant than the CR-V.
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Strengths: We purchased the CRV for it's safety features and interior room for out needs. Great styling. The Navigation system is awesome and love Sirius Radio.
Weaknesses: Put a car seat in the back and seating for 2 other passengers is a bit cramped.
Summary: We purchased our car from Javier Balderas at Honda Cars of Katy. The car handles like a dream and affords us the right amount of interior space for two people.
Similar Products Used: We test drove the Toyota Venza, Lexus RX350, Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, Ford Escape. For price, the CR-V beat them all hands down. We went with the Consumer Report Review.
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Strengths: Fit and finish, very solid, handling is excellent, history of reliability... it's a Honda!!!
Weaknesses: Some road noise, subwoofer doesn't have much kick. That's about it.
Summary: I owned a 2002 Ex for 4 years and did not have one problem. I got a good trade and decided to buy new. I love my Honda. It feels secure.So far I'm averaging about 25mpg combined driving.
Similar Products Used: 2002 EX
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