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2008 Honda CR-V - Great car for just what I need
This is the first car that I have owned after driving several different family car models, and I have enjoyed its combination of comfort and practicality. It is quite roomy, good for myself as the driver and my friends who ride in the passenger's and back seats. The most useful feature has been the large trunk size, which I can expand by easily folding up the back seats. I have had to move several times in the past year, and I couldn't have done it without a car like this with a great amount of room for cargo. The car looks nice on the inside and out but can still handle all of the long distance driving I do. I especially like the quality of fabric lining the seats and interior space, a cloth-like fabric that stays somewhat cooler in the heat outside. There are only two features I find... (more)
Historia
Many times I have enjoyed driving my friends to a late night drive thru and eating good food together. This car has been comfortable for fitting all of my friends, even in the middle seat.
A Favor
My favorite feature of the vehicle is the style. It is black with a tan fabric interior, so it looks nice even when dirty and stays cool on the inside when parked in the summer heat because of the light interior color. I like the CD player and the auxiliary outlet so I can plug my iPod into the stereo system and listen to music.
En Contra
There are only two features I find lacking in this model. First, it would be great if the model I have featured four wheel drive, but since I live in a relatively warm climate I don't have to worry too much about snow or other weather conditions that would make such a feature necessary. I also would prefer a faster acceleration capacity for highway driving, like that of a Toyota Rav-4 with a V6 engine that my parents drive.
2005 Honda CR-V - This Car Will Go Forever
I love this car! I have had it since about 2010 and it has lasted me 5 years. I got it when it had 90,000 miles on it, and it now has 260,000 miles on and is still running. There were two recalls that came in the past two years for something with the airbags and something with the mechanism in the windows. I haven't had any issues with either, but Honda will repair the recalls for free. My version of the CRV has a table in the trunk. The amount of room that is in this car is amazing it can haul so much. I wish that mine had racks on it and I do wish it had 4 wheel drive so I could really push it to the limit! But overall this baby is a beast. It's got 260,000 miles on it and does not feel like it is going to give out anytime soon. I'm going to drive this thing into the ground. If you h... (more)
Historia
I've moved 5 different times using this car all around Metro Atlanta and taking it to yard sales and antiquing and camping. This car can put up with a lot and is a lot of fun!
A Favor
There is SOOOO much room, the table in the trunk is awesome for camping, and the fact that this thing never breaks down and you can put so many miles on it.
En Contra
Not a big fan of the cloth seats, they get dirty easily. I wish mine had racks on the roof and four wheel drive and that is about it. Oh and tinted windows would help keep the car cool in the summer time.
1998 Honda CR-V - Very Reliable Car
I have had this Honda for almost 17 years. It has been a very reliable vehicle. I have never had a problem with it. It is a nice car to drive around town. It is easy to maneuver and park. The seats are not very comfortable. I wish they were a bit softer, it would make long drives more comfortable. The engine is small and has little power.
Historia
We drove this Honda up to the very top of the mountains in Utah. It was a fun day and a beautiful view.
A Favor
Very reliable. I like that the seats in back fold down for more room. It is fun to drive. It has automatic 4 wheel drive.
En Contra
Uncomfortable seats. Stereo is terrible. It doesn't get very good gas mileage.
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Honda introduced the CR-V, a compact crossover SUV, into the U.S. market in 1997. Blending a crossover body design with a Honda Civic platform, the CR-V has evolved to become one of the most popular crossovers on the market.
2017–2019 – (5th Generation)
The fifth-generation Honda CR-V features the same compact global platform as the tenth-generation Civic, making the vehicle a bit larger and giving it a slightly more aggressive appearance than earlier models. The latest CR-V has sharp lines, LED tail lamps and headlamps, a wide overall stance, dual exhausts, a longer wheelbase and hood and short overhangs. Compared to the previous generation, this CR-V is one inch taller and 1.5 inches longer with a wheelbase that’s been extended by 1.6 inches, creating more room in the cabin for increased storage space and a more comfortable fit.
There are four trim levels available: LX, EX, EX-L and Touring. The LX trim contains the same 2.4-liter engine as the previous generation, but the other trim levels come with a new 1.5-liter turbocharged engine. Front-wheel drive is standard, but you can upgrade to all-wheel drive. The EX trim adds features including Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, heated front seats, satellite radio, a moonroof and a touchscreen infotainment system. The EX-L trim comes with leather seats and built-in navigation.
2012-2016 (4th Generation)
Powered by a 2.4-liter i-VTEC inline-four cylinder engine, the fourth generation CR-V made 185 horsepower and 163 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm. It was available in standard front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive and all fourth-generation CR-Vs (until the 2015 model) have a five-speed automatic transmission.
For the 2015 model year, Honda introduced a continuously variable transmission (CVT), along with an improved suspension, superior handling and better sound insulation. The enhanced structure helped provide better protection in the event of a crash, and the anti-roll bars, suspension shock absorbers and lower control arms give the car a better feel during turns and while driving over speed bumps.
The 103.1-inch wheelbase is the same size as the third generation, and this vehicle seats five people. Expect approximately 24 to 27 miles per gallon in the city and 32 to 35 miles per gallon on the highway, depending on the model year and transmission type.
2007-2011 (3rd Generation)
The exterior of this vehicle had a new horizontal slat-style chrome grille, redesigned taillights, redesigned front and rear bumpers and 17-inch, five-spoke alloy rims on the EX-L and EX trim levels. Previous models had a side-opening rear door with a spare tire mounted on it, but Honda removed the spare tire from the door and changed the door design to a rear liftgate.
The interior contains a new seat fabric, plus wider armrests for the driver and front passenger seats. Honda changed the layout of the audio controls and switched the gauge color from black to blue. The EX-L trim includes a USB audio input with an optional navigation system with Bluetooth functionality. The 2011 model has 17-inch seven-spoke alloy rims along with a six-disc CD changer.
The 2.4-liter inline-four cylinder engine offers 166 horsepower and 161 pound-feet of torque at 4,200 rpm. There is no manual transmission available for the car, and it features a front-wheel-drive. The 2010 and 2011 models have a 180-horsepower engine and standard a front-wheel drive and optional four-wheel-drive. All model years in this generation seat up to five people.
2002-2006 (2nd Generation)
The second-generation CR-V was a complete redesign from its predecessor. Honda used the same platform as the seventh-generation Civic, giving the CR-V notable improvements to the chassis and suspension. From 2002 to 2004 there were only minor changes, but Honda refreshed the CR-V in 2005. The automaker replaced the old 15-inch wheels with 16-inch wheels and gave the vehicle new taillights and headlights with separate bulbs for low beams and high beams. Honda upgraded the interior and added audio controls to the steering wheel, an outside temperature monitor and the new stereo system supported XM satellite radio. Honda also added an SE trim for the 2015 model, which offers heated side mirrors and front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and leather seating for a luxurious feel.
The second-generation CR-V came with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. In the 2005 and 2006 models, the automatic transmission switched to a five-speed unit. Featuring a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, this car produced 156 horsepower and 160 pound-feet of torque.
1997-2001 (1st Generation)
When this car was first introduced, it only had one trim level—the LX. It came standard with a 2.0-liter inline-four cylinder engine that made 126 horsepower and 133 pound-feet of torque. The exterior had a black plastic grille and the interior featured fold-down rear seats and a picnic table stashed in the floor area. The EX trim came out in 1998 and added 15-inch alloy wheels, anti-lock brakes, and the choice of all-wheel or front-wheel drive. Honda released an SE edition in 2000, featuring body-colored bumpers, a CD-and-cassette player, leather upholstery, chrome grille accents and a navigation system.
The 1999 to 2001 models received an upgraded 2.0-liter engine, which offered 147 horsepower and 133 pound-feet of torque. Even though the engine had more power, it still achieved 23 miles-per-gallon in the city and 28 miles-per-gallon on the highway thanks to a new intake manifold and higher compression ratio.
