For The chassis and suspension are designed for on- rather than off-road use, so the CR-V is comfortable and easy to drive. It’s also safe, practical and won’t cripple the bank account.
Against Off-road ability isn’t great - miles behind a Freelander - and the looks won’t be to everyone’s taste. Road noise is intrusive at high speed.
What Car? says
A good all-rounder. It’s spacious, good to drive, reasonably affordable, safe and well built. Most models have plenty of kit.
Reader review rating
3.930693
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Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The CR-V does most of the jobs you’d expect very well. It shines on the school run, the commute or a weekend with kids. You wouldn’t make it your first choice if you need to go off road, however.
There’s bags of adaptable space in the cabin and boot. Split-folding rear seats slide, and the big loadbay has a double floor for more flexibility.
Both engines are smooth, but the diesel is the better choice, because it gives more low-end torque and far superior economy. However, the CR-V is now a bit long in the tooth compared with many other SUVs, and its figures for fuel consumption and emissions are nowhere near those of the class leaders.
Kit levels are good across the board, whether you’re looking at safety or creature comforts, although you’ll probably like the extras of the mid-range ES over the cheaper models. Honda dealers are very tight with their discounts, but you can still save a little.
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