written by AlanJ on 15/02/2006
Good Points
2.2 Diesel engine
SAT-NAV on the Executive model
Bad Points
No 6-CD changer or MP3 compatible plug
General Comments
The 2.2 Honda CR-V CDTI engine is fantastic. 138 BHP +251 lb of Torque, don't tell the whole story.
My wife owns a Nissan X-Trail 2.2dci, which has more or less the same numbers for BHP + Torque, but it's much slower in day to day use. It's nosier, with more vibration felt in the cabin and never managed more than 33 mpg.
The CRV is very refined. Hardly any vibration enters the cabin. Quiet both at idle and on the move. Acceleration is very good and regularly does 38+ mpg. So far done 15345 miles and nothing has gone wrong. First service at 12410 Miles coasted £165+VAT at the dealer. Slightly more than the Nissan at the same mileages.
Overall, great car.