For The Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC ES comes with climate control, alloy wheels and cruise control at a good price. The 148bhp petrol engine is smooth and quiet, and it’s rewarding to drive.

Against The diesel engine is better, with more mid-range punch for quicker and easier overtaking. Some rivals offer more luggage and rear passenger space for the same money.

Honda CR-V 4x4

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

The Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC ES balances equipment and price very well, although if you can afford the extra outlay for the diesel you'll get a more satisfying car. The petrol isn’t bad, though.

What Car? readers say

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Comfort
Electric steering adjust Not Available
Electric Sunroof Not Available
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Not Available
Cruise control Standard
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Standard
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Standard
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control Standard
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Standard
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats Not Available
Heated Seats Standard
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof Not Available
Power Folding Mirror Standard
Engine & Transmission
Auto £1,500
CVT Not Available
Tiptronic Not Available
Particulate filter Not Available
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette Not Available
CD Standard
Multi CD Not Available
MP3/iPod Connection Standard
DVD Player Not Available
MP3 CD Player Not Available
RDS CD Standard
Hard Drive Not Available
Exterior
Metallic paint £500
Alloy wheels Standard
Front Foglights Standard
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit Not Available
Satellite navigation Not Available
Leather Seats Not Available
Split/fold seats Standard
Bluetooth Not Available
7 seat pack Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Standard
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Standard
Isofix Standard
Side Impact Bars Standard
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag Standard
Rear Parking Sensor Standard
Electronic stability programme Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag Not Available
Driver's knee airbag Not Available
Reversing Camera Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Lane Departure Warning Not Available
Front Parking Sensor Standard
Passenger Knee Airbag Not Available
Security
Alarm Standard
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Standard
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Standard
Unique fit stereo Standard
Marked Parts Standard
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Standard
Visible VIN Standard
Secure spare wheel Standard
Satellite tracking Not Available
Laminated Glass Not Available
Options calculator Price
Auto £1,500
Metallic paint £500
Total Price: £24,210
Running costs
Town mpg 26.9
Out of town mpg 40.9
Average mpg 34.4
Tank capacity (litres) 58
CO2 Rating (g/km) 190
Carbon offset cost £28
Green rating J
Insurance group 27
Typical insurance £741.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 42%
Typical contract hire £320.00
Pence per mile 56
Servicing costs - 3 years £748.00
Service intervals 12.5k/1yr
Warranty period 3yr/90k + 3yr Paint + 10yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Three-year cost£21,243
Company car tax
Percentage charge 29
Benefit in kind £6,871.00
Tax payable 20% £1,374.00
Tax payable 40% £2,748.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type 4X4
Number of doors 5
Number of seats 5
Engine (cc/type) 1997/4
Fuel type Unleaded
Max power (bhp/rpm) 148/6200
Pulling power (lb/ft) 142
Engine position F
Driven wheels Four
Length (mm) 4530
Width (mm) 1820
Height (mm) 1675
Front headroom (mm) 940
Front legroom (mm) 1050
Rear headroom (mm) 950
Rear kneeroom (mm) 740
Boot space (min ltr) 556
Boot space (max ltr) 955
Turning circle (m) 11.5
Towing weight (kg) 1600
Kerb weight (kg) 1643
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 10.2
Max speed (mph) 118
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection 4 stars
Child protection 4 stars
Pedestrian protection 2 stars

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