Honda CR-V (97-01) - Review

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You won't see publicity shots of CR-V trekking across the Kalahari, out-running elephants in Kenya or tackling the mud of the Thai rainforest. Despite 4x4 looks and some off-road capability, CR-V is a family lifestyle choice rather than a Land Rover wannabe - but that doesn't worry Honda. That's because it's been a hit with its core market, aspirational families with active lifestyles. They appreciate the roomy, practical, well-specced interior and good all-round visibility. The second-generation model, launched in March 2002, has a more sophisticated and developed look, but the proposition remains the same.
3.5 out of 5

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Equipment

LS is the base model with electric mirrors, height-adjustable driver's seat and RDS stereo. ES adds alloy wheels, roof rails, headlamp washers, split/fold rear seat, uprated stereo and body-coloured door handles and mirrors. SE special edition models (available from 97R-98R) even add a fridge and shower! Ideal for hosing down the kids and pets that come with owning a ‘family lifestyle choice’ vehicle. The uprated ES Executive (from mid-1999) has body-coloured exterior trim, six-disc CD autochanger and grey leather upholstery.

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  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD Multichanger
  • Central locking
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
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