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For The 2.0-litre petrol provides smooth power delivery with reasonable performance. The two-wheel-drive version is cheaper to buy and run than four-wheel drive petrol model.

Against Off-road ability is limited, and two-wheel drive models are still more expensive to run than most 2.2-litre diesel versions. Entry-level trim could do with more kit.

Honda CR-V 4x4

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

The CR-V has plenty of space and great versatility. Two-wheel-drive also means lower fuel bills than the four-wheel-drive equivalent. We’d upgrade to SE trim, however, which comes with more standard equipment.

What Car? readers say

4


Key facts

0–60mph
10 secs
Top speed
118 mph
Average mpg
39.2
Tank range
miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

Both engines are smooth, but the diesel is the better choice because it gives more low-end torque and far superior economy. However, even the diesel’s fuel consumption and emissions are nowhere near those of the class leaders. Petrol buyers with no intentions of venturing off road would be well advised to stick with the front-wheel drive car. Unless you’re driving on snow and ice, you’ll struggle to tell the difference between the front-wheel-drive car and the 4x4 versions.

Kit levels are good across the board, whether you’re looking at safety or creature comforts. We’d recommend an SE model, which comes with all the kit you need for a reasonable price. Honda dealers always score highly in customer satisfaction surveys but they’re very tight with their discounts. That said, CR-Vs are famed for their extremely strong residual values.

Reader test team says:

Honda CR-V 4x4 2.2 i-DTEC EX 5dr

The need for economy pushed me down from a full sized SUV (Merc ML) to a more compact model and the CRV won through. The winners were comfort - drives…

Alistair How

4 out of 5 stars
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