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Summary
The Honda CR-V is a versatile family vehicle that's reasonably priced. Its interior is roomy and stuffed with convenience features. On the road, the CR-V offers a nice, smooth ride and decent handling, and Honda's four-cylinder engine delivers good power and excellent fuel economy with low emissions. The 4WD models are capable vehicles in wintry conditions.New Car Test Drive correspondent Tom Lankard reports from Northern California.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Honda CR-V LX 2WD ($20,395); LX 4WD ($21,595); EX 4WD 5M ($22,850); EX 4WD 5A ($23,750); SE 4WD (25,450) |
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Engines:
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2.4-liter dohc 16v inline-4 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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front-seat airbags, three-point belts and head restraints at all five seating positions, front belt force limiters and pre-tensioners, front; front and side-impact air bags; Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with traction control |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Sayama, Japan |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Honda CR-V 4WD EX automatic ($23,750) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning with micron air-filtration system; cruise control; adjustable steering column; power door locks, windows and outside mirrors; maintenance interval indicator light; manual height adjustment on driver's seat; front and rear accessory power outlets; waterproof rear storage well; interior grab handles for each side door; AM/FM stereo cassette/CD changer; removable picnic table |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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none |
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Destination Charge:
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550 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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24300 |
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Layout:
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all-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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156 @ 5900 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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160 @ 3600 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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22/27 |
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Wheelbase:
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103.3 |
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Length/width/height:
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181/70.2/66.2 |
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Track, f/r:
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60.4/60.8 |
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Turning circle:
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33.8 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.9/54.5/41.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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39.1/53.5/39.4 |
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Cargo volume:
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72 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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1500 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent |
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Suspension, r:
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independent |
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Ground clearance:
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6.9 |
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Curb weight:
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3578 |
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Tires:
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P215/65R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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ventilated disc/disc w ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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15.3 |
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