Honda CR-V (2012 - 2018) 2.0 i-VTEC EX 5d (2013/63) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I'm practical.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Well equipped & practical.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Probably not although I am pleased with it. I like the assurance of Hondas' reliability record.

What are you likely to buy next?

Most likely a Mercedes-Benz or Audi estate with a petrol engine.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£21,215

When did you buy the car?

June 2015

Did you get a good deal and why?

I think it was reasonably priced & I negotiated that the Autoglym body & interior protection treatments were included along with a set of car mats.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I chose a SUV as a change from other motors I've had. I chose Honda for reliability & quality.

What was the dealer like?

No complaints, & the purchase process was painless.

What's it like to drive?

With a six-speed manual gearbox there is quite a lot of shifting. It is quiet on the road & handles well. I usually switch off the "auto-stop" function as I believe it has an adverse effect on the battery.

What's it like to park?

Parking this car is easy as it has front and rear sensors plus a rear-view camera.

Have you had any problems with the car?

I had an annoying rattle from the interior & isolated that to a rear seat latch. It has now been rectified.

What's most practical about your car?

Interior space & rear load area.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The panoramic roof is a novelty. I like that it has front & rear parking sensors plus a rear-view camera.