Many newcomers have entered the compact SUV market since Honda launched its car-based CR-V as a 1997 model. The CR-V comes in three trim levels: base LX, EX and top-of-the-line EX-L (leather). Competitors include the Toyota RAV4 and Chevrolet Equinox.
New for 2010
For 2010, the CR-V has 14 more horsepower and fuel economy ratings that are higher by 1 mpg in city and highway driving, Honda says. It also gets a slight facelift and a smattering of new features. All models have new seat fabrics and trim panels, and the front center armrest is wider by an inch.
Many newcomers have entered the compact SUV market since Honda launched its car-based CR-V as a 1997 model. The CR-V comes in three trim levels: base LX, EX and top-of-the-line EX-L. Competitors include the Toyota RAV4 and Saturn Vue.
New for 2009
There are no significant changes for the Honda CR-V for 2009.
Many newcomers have entered the compact SUV market since Honda launched its car-based CR-V as a 1997 model. Redesigned for 2007, the CR-V's top-of-the-line EX-L trim level gains more standard features for 2008. Competitors include the Mitsubishi Outlander and Toyota RAV4.
The 2008 CR-V comes in three trim levels: base LX; EX, which has a standard moonroof and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls; and the EX-L, which adds leather seats, heated front seats and an optional navigation system. An eight-way power driver's seat and dual-zone automatic air conditioning are now standard on the EX-L, and models without the navigation system now have an audio system with a subwoofer.
Many newcomers have entered the compact sport utility vehicle market since Honda launched its car-based CR-V as a 1997 model. For 2007, the CR-V comes in three trim levels: base LX; EX, which has a standard moonroof and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls; and the EX-L, which adds leather seats, heated front seats and an optional navigation system.
Many newcomers have entered the compact sport utility vehicle market since Honda launched its car-based CR-V as a 1997 model. Substantial revisions for 2005 included new exterior and interior styling. A new Special Edition featured heated leather front seats and body-colored bumpers. All versions got side-impact and side curtain-type airbags, as well as Honda's Vehicle Stability Assist electronic stability system.
A five-speed-automatic transmission is available on all models, but the EX can be equipped with a five-speed manual instead. Honda claimed that a modified all-wheel-drive system yielded better acceleration and hill climbing.
Under new testing standards established by the Society of Automotive Engineers for 2006 models, the CR-V's engine is rated at 156 horsepower. Two new colors are available, but nothing else has changed.
LX versions can be equipped with front- or all-wheel drive. The upscale EX and SE come only with all-wheel drive. The 2006 CR-V earned five-star ratings in both frontal and side-impact crash tests by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The 2005 CR-V also earned impressive frontal and side-impact crash-test ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.