Honda CR-V (01-06) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Honda realises that most people choose on off-road vehicle because it's more practical than a standard car and gives them a better view of the road. Coping with extreme terrain and steep inclines is not on the agenda, but the ability to deal with the odd muddy track or rain-sodden field is useful. The CR-V fits this bill perfectly. Like most modern 4x4s it is designed primarily for on-road use and thanks to decent handling and precise steering, it is happy pottering around town or on the motorway. The cabin is robustly built and there's plenty of passenger space, particularly in the rear. Add in a large boot and some genuinely useful touches and it's easy to see why the CR-V makes a great family car. The model was mildly facelifted in early 2005 with a fresh interior and a slightly revised grille and lights.
3.5 out of 5

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Equipment

The entry-level SE comes with air-conditioning, ABS with electronic brake distribution, driver, passenger and side airbags, electric front and rear windows, electric mirrors, immobiliser, remote central locking, five three-point seatbelts and a CD stereo. The SE Sport (later renamed Sport) adds climate control in place of air-conditioning, an electric sunroof, headlight washers, colour-coded bumpers, cruise control and a hard spare wheel cover. The top of the range Executive has sat nav and heated leather seats.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Central locking
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • DVD
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Side airbags
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
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