Honda CR-V Review

Handsome and well turned out, the latest Honda CR-V is immediately recognisable as a CR-V. It’s well appointed on the inside and also looks satisfyingly premium. Seat comfort is good but tall occupants will find middle-row headroom in limited supply. The bigger disappointment is the diesel’s third row, which is not only hard to access but also cramped on space.
Honda’s 120hp, 1.6-litre diesel engine doesn’t seem all that impressive on paper but thanks to the quick draw 9-speed torque converter auto, performance is good for the most part. Still, more power would have made the CR-V a more potent highway vehicle. The 154hp, 2.0-litre petrol that’s mated to a CVT is quite flat in performance but will suffice for urban buyers. Of the other things, handling is tidy and the ride is composed.