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By Jed Maxwell
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17 November 2006 09:00
Steady. The CR-V isn’t the most macho of off-roaders but that hasn’t stopped it being popular. In fact it’s been the market leader for the past few years and given the Land Rover Freelander a girly slap in the process. But you’re right, it looks a bit apologetic for a supposed Freelander rival.
Absolutely. The Freelander and BMW’s X3 might seem the obvious rivals but Honda actually benchmarked the CR-V against small executive cars like its own Accord. It sees the the CR-V as simply a more versatile estate car rather than a proper mud-plugger and that’s exactly how buyers see it too: Honda’s research found that 75 per cent of buyers had never taken their cars off road and never planned to. More important to them is the commanding driving position, slideable seats and useful boot. And not being seen as an SUV means side-stepping the hate lobby. With good reason too: the CR-V is actually safer and more environmentally friendly than a Mini Cooper S.
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normansherbo says
RE: Honda CR-V 2.2 CDTi (2006) CAR review
CRV is one of the top recommended vehicles for its car-like driving manners, good value, comfy interior and cool technology being used which is because of the placements it has of great Honda CRV parts that are indeed of best qualities, for any car owner the most important factor is the assurance of safety and this car model is surprisingly providing the best features in the aspects of safety, stating that it offers some of the most responsive handling in its class.when security and safety comes in terms of driving a car is considered the priceless factor, there is no way one can compromise. When it comes to Honda repair, almost everything is easy since there were DIY guides and manuals that are mostly seen in downloadable versions. Plus, auto repair service sites are as well present on the internet which makes the diagnostic easy.
26 February 2011 06:23
Tommmy says
I had the old CRV (50k miles in six years and never an issue) and assumed this model would be better in every way - faster, more economical however there's one bug bear that no one ever mentioned One of the pluses of a 4x4 is the ease you just walk or slide in - with the new CRV they've tried to lower the c of gravity, they've lowered the roof and its so strange getting up into the car BUT also lowering your head to get in at the same time feels SO strange - (I also drive an mx5 so I can bend :) I got another one of the last mk2s with low mileage and its great through fog, flood snow and ice and on motorways - I have no intention of off roading, I just want that additional bit of safety
I had the old CRV (50k miles in six years and never an issue) and assumed this model would be better in every way - faster, more economical however there's one bug bear that no one ever mentioned
One of the pluses of a 4x4 is the ease you just walk or slide in - with the new CRV they've tried to lower the c of gravity, they've lowered the roof and its so strange getting up into the car BUT also lowering your head to get in at the same time feels SO strange -
(I also drive an mx5 so I can bend :)
I got another one of the last mk2s with low mileage and its great through fog, flood snow and ice and on motorways - I have no intention of off roading, I just want that additional bit of safety
09 December 2010 15:47
medrad says
RE: Honda CR-V 2.2 CDTi CAR review
I have this car...I should say it's perfect for those who hate driving and for mothers. Offroading is limited, stiff ride, wiggles all the time in the highway, snorring when you steer it to it's limit. Verdict: A duck on 4wheels!
17 November 2008 08:47
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