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1 Which? works for you Which? Car review Honda CRV ( ) On sale: Jul 2001 Class: New price: Used price: From 2,650 Performance: Boot & Storage: Ride comfort: Safety: Good interior space. Smooth diesel engine. Good safety and reliability. Prone to body roll, yet gives a firm ride. Brakes didn t perform well in our tests. Reliability on the wane. handling: Reliability: Total score: 66% Recommended models in the range Which? Car Top Choice Model 2.2 ictdi SE 5dr New price: Used price: 7,275 Fastest Model 2.0 ivtec Premiere 5dr New price: Used price: 6, mph: 10.1 secs Most Efficient Model 2.2 ictdi Executive [Privacy] 5dr New price: Used price: 10,395 Combined fuel economy: 42.2 mpg Cheapest Model to buy new New price: Overview The CRV is best thought of as a tall estate car rather than a true mudplugger or offroader. It s practical and spacious, with some good engines and reasonable road manners. Topspec versions have a high level of standard equipment. This model was lightly revised in It has a powerful diesel engine and a smooth manual gearbox, this combination capable of 34.4mpg in our tests. It s reliable for a 4x4, with only a few troublespots to look out for. This is Honda s secondgeneration CRV, spanning modelyears 2001 to It s a mediumsized offroader, and one primarily intended for onroad driving. This means it s quite pleasant and carlike to drive, although it struggles when asked to do cross any seriously rough terrain. Still, it s well laid out inside, with comfortable seating and a large boot. It s worth contemplating if you must have a soft roader, and Honda s reliability record ensures it s one of the betterbehaved used cars. The weakest link for the CRV is its poor brakes, which are prone to fading and don t produce particularly stellar stopping distances. The CRV has dipped to a twostar score for reliability in the latest Which? Car survey. The most common problems are minor, however, with electric windows, sat nav, clutch and battery the most likely to cause trouble. Cheapest Model to buy used 2.0i West One 5dr Used price: 2,650 Cheapest Model to Run (new) New price: Running costs: (3 years/36,000 miles) Owner s View Great family doall. Spacious with good luggage capacity. 100% fault free and totally reliable.

2 Honda CRV ( ) On the road The CRV rides quite firmly and doesn t feel too much like a highriding offroader. It s not as sharp around corners as a normal car, but overall it s pleasant to drive. Performance The 2.2 diesel unit we tested suits the CRV very well. It s a relatively hightech unit with a healthy 140bhp output, more than enough to propel the weighty CRV body. Standard sixspeed manual transmission shifts easily and the ratios are well matched to the engine, providing swift acceleration and quiet cruising though it s not quite as quiet as the equivalent Honda Accord. Acceleration (3762mph) diesel 2.2iCTDi (140bhp) manual 5door (2005) 6.4 secs Performance We use the sophisticated electronic timing equipment to record standingstart and ingear acceleration, and repeat each test several times. Ride comfort Ride comfort The firm suspension settings are particularly noticeable over ruts and potholes, where the body can bounce around unforgivingly. But in the main, the ride is quite comfortable. diesel 2.2iCTDi (140bhp) manual 5door (2005) Ride comfort is assessed by our laboratory experts who have driven hundreds of thousands of miles in a myriad of different models.

3 Honda CRV ( ) On the road continued... Handling Unfortunately, its high centre of gravity means the CRV develops quite significant body roll around corners, encouraging a slower driving style around country lanes. Electronic stability control (ESC), which Honda calls Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), was only fitted to post2005 Executive trim; it s well worth having. diesel 2.2iCTDi (140bhp) manual 5door (2005) Brakes We weren t very impressed with the CRV s brakes, which exhibited signs of fade after repeated heavy use (after eight of our 62mph emergency stops). The stopping distance was also disappointing: an average of 43.5m. Braking distance (620mph) diesel 2.2iCTDi (140bhp) manual 5door (2005) 43.5m Refinement and noise Cabin noise is quite hushed, and the CRV remains quiet at all legal speeds. The build quality is impressive, although we were surprised to find that the engine isn t covered underneath, which increases air turbulence and therefore wind resistance. It also tends to attract dirt onto the engine. Roof rails will accept just 40kg of luggage, which isn t very much once the weight of a roofbox is accounted for. Cruising noise diesel 2.2iCTDi (140bhp) manual 5door (2005) 68dB Handling Onthelimit handling is explored well away from public roads to ensure a fair test. Our obstacle avoidance test is one of the harshest tests in the industry.. Brakes The Which? Car braking test measures stopping distance from 620mph and is repeated ten times in quick succession to highlight any brake fade issues. Refinement and noise The Which? Car experts use a decibel meter to record interior sound levels at common UK motorway speeds, and combine this with subjective assessments to arrive at an overall score.

4 Honda CRV ( ) On the road continued... Cabin and controls The unusual handbrake position sprouts from the dashboard by the driver s left knee; it s easy to use but hard to understand why Honda put it there. The majority of controls are easily located and operated, although some minor controls are unlit and hard to find in the dark. The glovebox is small and is only lit once the driving lights are on. You might struggle to find the control for the electric sunroof (not all models) which is confusingly situated to the right of the steering wheel. diesel 2.2iCTDi (140bhp) manual 5door (2005) Visibility and parking The highriding driving position may suit some people, as it gives a feeling of confidence especially on minor roads. The large rear view mirrors are excellent and contribute to a feeling that you can see the extremities of the car. However, the rear headrests sit directly in the driver s line of sight which isn t helpful, and the lack of parking sensors is really noticeable when parallel parking. We measured the CRV s turning circle at 11.3m, making it a bit unwieldy for manoeuvring. Turning circle diesel 2.2iCTDi (140bhp) manual 5door (2005) 11.3m Cabin and controls We penalise cars with difficult controls, and we look for things like backlit light switches and easytouse heating and ventilation adjustments. Visibility and parking Visibility is a major issue for motorists today, so each car gets a 360degree swivel view test to reproduce the driver s eye view and any obscured areas.

5 Honda CRV ( ) Comfort and practicality The CRV is comfortable and fairly practical, with a generouslysized boot. Make sure you can cope with the step up into the cabin before parting with your cash. Getting in and out Large doors aid entry and exit into the CRV, but there is a noticeable step up into the cabin; this may be a problem if you have reduced mobility. The rear is commendably easy to climb into, however. The door stays are a bit weak and are prone to falling shut if parked on a slope or caught by a gust of wind. diesel 2.2iCTDi (140bhp) manual 5door (2005) Seat space and comfort The firmly padded front seats offer surprising comfort over long distances. They re well shaped and offer reasonable side support. Adjustment is fairly easy, too. Things aren t so good in the rear, where the shape of the seats isn t particularly comfortable. Space is good for all passengers but three adults across the back seat is perhaps a bridge too far. Getting in and out We take measurements all around the driver and passenger s door apertures and note the height of the seat, door sills and step down onto the car floor. The best cars don t require too much bending or stretching to get in and out. Seat space and comfort diesel 2.2iCTDi (140bhp) manual 5door (2005) We assess seat comfort subjectively, using our road testers expert knowledge and experience from thousands of different cars. And we measure the head, legand elbowroom on offer in every seat, to see how well the car caters for people of all shapes and sizes.

6 Honda CRV ( ) Comfort and practicality continued... Boot and storage Boot space at 490 litres is excellent and among the best for this type of car. The boot lid is hinged on the righthand side, which gives great access but you need to be aware of this when parking to ensure you can open it afterwards. Folding the seats down is an easy operation, and they can be folded to give a completely flat floor. Once this is done, there s 825 litres available up to the window line. There are plenty of storage bins in the cabin, although the glovebox is a bit small. Boot space (seats up/down) diesel 2.2iCTDi (140bhp) manual 5door (2005) 490 litres / 825 litres Heating and ventilation Air conditioning is standard on all post2002 CRVs, but many versions feature climate control as well. The diesel version we tried took ages to warm up from cold; 19 minutes to get warm air after a 10degC start. Air distribution to rear seat passengers could be better. Boot and storage Carmakers give official stats for boot space, but our tests are more realistic. We load the boot up with measuring blocks only as far as the rear window line, so that luggage is well secured and won t obscure rear visibility. We repeat the test with the rear seats up, and folded down (where possible). Heating and ventilation diesel 2.2iCTDi (140bhp) manual 5door (2005) Feel sorry for the tester who has to warm each car up from a frosty 10 degrees in our climate chamber. Starting with a cold engine, we measure how long it takes to warm up the front and rear of the cabin. Diesel cars usually take longer. We also check the effectiveness of air conditioning, where fitted.

7 Honda CRV ( ) Running costs and depreciation The CRV remains quite a desirable medium offroader, thanks to Honda s good reputation for reliability. It s not the cheapest secondhand SUV of its type, but it does hold its value quite well. Insurance groupings range from 1112 depending on model. Servicing and maintenance aren t too expensive, and the CRV can be cared for by independent garages at a reasonable cost. Fuel consumption Fuel consumption The 2.2 diesel we tried averaged a respectable 38.7mpg; Honda claims 42.2mpg. The 2.0 petrol CRV is predictably thirstier, officially averaging 31.4mpg. Petrol (combined mpg, claimed) Diesel (combined mpg, claimed) 29.1 mpg 31.4 mpg 42.2 mpg 42.2 mpg We test fuel economy under strict lab conditions using realistic test cycles to reveal the facts behind the figures. Our figures rarely match manufacturer claims as, unlike the official mpg test, we measure economy with both a hot and cold engine, and on the motorway. diesel 2.2iCTDi (140bhp) manual 5door (2005) diesel 2.2iCTDi (140bhp) manual 5door (2005) diesel 2.2iCTDi (140bhp) manual 5door (2005) diesel 2.2iCTDi (140bhp) manual 5door (2005) Urban (claimed/tested) 34.9 mpg/34.4 mpg Extra urban (claimed/tested) 47.9 mpg/47.1 mpg Motorway (measured) 34.4 mpg Combined (claimed/tested) 42.2 mpg/38.7 mpg

8 Honda CRV ( ) Running costs and depreciation continued... Emissions The diesel s carbon dioxide output of 177g/km is high but not outrageous for this tall, heavy vehicle. The petrol s 215g/km puts it in a high VED band for annual road tax. Emissions Petrol (CO2, claimed) Diesel (CO2, claimed) diesel 2.2iCTDi (140bhp) manual 5door (2005) Safety and security 215g per km 229g per km 177g per km 177g per km Emissions (claimed/tested) 177g per km/191g per km While testing fuel economy, we also collect exhaust gases to enable us to measure the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted. We also check whether particulate filters are effective at removing sooty emissions from diesel engines. Safety Euro NCAP score Here is the video of the Honda CRV Euro NCAP frontal crash test. Please enable JavaScript to access this content. Adult occupant Child protection Pedestrian protection We rate cars for safety using Euro NCAP crash test scores (where available), alongside our own comprehensive safety checklist. Uniquely, we also feed in results from our accident avoidance test after all, it s far better to steer around a crash than rely on the airbags... Security Which? safety rating Active (crash avoidance) Passive (crash safety) Child Pedestrian Security Honda made a big effort to improve the security of this CRV over that of its predecessor, and fitted a new alarm, immobiliser and deadlocking system. It achieved five stars for theft of in our assessment, and four for theft from : a good result. Security scores come from the security experts at Thatcham, who break into hundreds of cars each year. Most modern cars are very difficult to drive away, but are still too easy to steal from. Theft of car: Theft from car:

9 Honda CRV ( ) Which? Car Survey results The Which? Car Survey is the UK s biggest and best reliability and owner satisfaction survey. In 2013, drivers told us about 57,182 cars, covering more than 450 million miles in the previous 12 months (that s equivalent to driving 18,398 times around the world). This unique feedback allows us to rate satisfaction and reliability for hundreds of new and used cars. Note Star ratings below are from 15 (1 is very poor and 5 is very good). Percentages shown under Most common faults indicate the proportion of owners reporting each problem in the past 12 months. Brand Honda ratings Sample size: 5,117 people Overall owner satisfaction for this brand 87% Brand reliability Dealer Sales Service Dealer Servicing & repair Model: Honda CRV ( ) Ownership ratings Sample size: 317 people Overall owner satisfaction for this range 87% About our survey Brand ratings Everyone who takes part in the Which? Car survey tells us about their car and the dealers who sell and service it. We analyse this feedback across all cars to give toplevel satisfaction ratings for each brand, including the brand s reliability record over the last eight years. All star ratings are out of five. Model ownership ratings These show how owners score this car in 12 different areas, from performance to heating. Owners ratings are subjective so may differ from Which? Car test scores but they give a good idea of what the car is like to live with. Where relevant, cars are scored against other cars in the same class (e.g. for space). Driving enjoyment Ease of driving Comfort Dash layout and controls Incar technology Styling Build quality Practicality Value for money Owner s View This car is indestructible. Nothing ever goes wrong with it and it can be trusted not to let me down. Owner s View Space inside, ride height, reliability: 9.5 years before battery replaced!

10 Honda CRV ( ) Which? Car Survey results continued... Reliability ratings Overall Reliability Up to 3 years old 38 years old Petrol cars Reliability breakdowns average annual repair cost Diesel cars Reliability breakdowns average annual repair cost All cars Reliability breakdowns average annual repair cost Breakdowns: Percentage of cars suffering a breakdown in last 12 months Average annual repair cost: Average annual cost of repairs (not servicing), in past 12 months About our survey Reliability ratings We split reliability into breakdowns (including failure to start), faults (where parts need replacing) and problems (minor issues e.g. squeaks and loose trim). Where the car has been on sale for some time, and we have numerous survey responses from owners, we also split scores by the age of car and fuel type. Star ratings are out of five the more stars, the more reliable the car. Most common faults Most common faults Up to 3 years old 38 years old Want to know what s most likely to go wrong as the car gets older? These are the five most common faults reported by owners, grouped by age into new, recent and older cars. A score of 40% means four out of 10 owners reported problems with that part of the car over the previous 12 months. Engine electrics and nonengine electrics (e.g. windows, stereo) cause more headaches than mechanical parts in most modern cars. Failure rate: The proportion of owners reporting this problem in the last year