The Honda CR-V isn't exciting to drive, but it handles confidently, and its available all-wheel drive system works together with the stability control system.
The Honda CR-V fits virtually all the practical tickboxes on your shopping list. It has for several years been one of the best-rated vehicles of this size for safety, with top crash-test ratings and Top Safety Pick status from the IIHS. One area in which the "Honda CR-V" is slightly disappointing is features. As the Honda CR-V hasn't significantly changed since the 2007 model year, cited reviews are of vehicles for that model year or newer.
Paired with a standard five-speed automatic transmission, Honda's 2.4-liter four-cylinder pulls the Honda CR-V up to speed with sufficient power.
EPA combined gas mileage with front-wheel drive is 24 mpg; all-wheel-drive models are rated 23 mpg. In Cars.com's recent $29,000 SUV Shootout, the CR-V's 28.8 mpg tied for top honors among nine crossovers in a 145-mile highway loop.
If outright power isn't a strength, handling is. The Honda CR-V reflexes are generally sharp, with good braking linearity, relatively flat cornering and sharp steering.
The CR-V's upright front seats, tall windows and open lower dash recall a minivan or large SUV.
In crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Honda CR-V earned the top score, Good, in front-, rear- and side-impact tests. The CR-V's roof-strength score of Marginal, however, is a concern.
Small crossovers are generally a dependable group, but the Honda CR-V excellent reliability stands out even in that crowd. All-wheel drive on any trim runs a reasonable $1,250.
Of the nine crossovers in Cars.com's SUV shootout, the Honda CR-V placed sixth. No doubt they'll eat away at the CR-V's sales lead this year.
This "Honda CR-V" is a competent choice: comfortable, spacious, efficient and reliable.
Few automakers enjoy the exceptional reputation that Honda does. Although the 2011 Honda CR-V isn't expected to vary considerably from the 2010 model, it brings topnotch reliability to the table. A single 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine remains the only option; however, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are both available. For a crossover SUV in this class, the CR-V's starting MSRP of $25K is a bit high. As a crossover SUV, the Honda CR-V has always done exceptionally well. IntelliChoice 5-Year Cost of Ownership rating for the 2010 Honda CR-V is “Excellent” across most of the trim styles available.
Transmission:The only transmission available is a five-speed automatic.
Car Safety Features: Safety features include antilock disc brakes, an antiskid system. Warranty: Honda’s warranty is for 3-years/36,000 miles.
The exterior of the 2011 Honda CR-V will not be significantly changed.
Base models of the 2011 Honda CR-V boast clean designs and pretty good materials quality.
Nobody is going to go gaga over the 2011 Honda CR-V's engine. The biggest Achilles Heel that the 2011 Honda CR-V has to deal with concerns its low-power engine. Drivers will feel firmly in control when they are behind the wheel of the 2011 CR-V.
The mediocre power of the 2011 Honda CR-V's sole engine is a definite disappointment, especially since many other crossovers in this class boast optional V6's.
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