Competition
This CR-V EX sells for $32,600, but it's not the most expensive; the EX-L with a navigation system goes for $37,400. That's lot of beans, and the left side of the brain which manages our financial situation will probably get a cramp when it will find that out.
As for rivals, there are a lot:
The Escape, Compass, X-Trail, VUE and RAV4 mentioned here are equipped with 4-cylinder engines; as for the rest, if we want a level of equipment similar to that of the CR-V EX, we have to opt for a V6. The Honda is among the most expensive of the group.
Conclusion
The CR-V is virtually flawless. It's spacious, comfortable and cheap to operate; those who will purchase one will surely be satisfied. However, this SUV is like brown bread: it's good for you, but not very exciting to eat. It lacks character and charisma. The left side of my brain applauds the CR-V for the whole of its qualities; the right side fell asleep at the wheel.
Reasonable fuel consumption
Spacious cockpit
Fit and finish
Plain looks
Lacks character
Harsh ride
High price
photo:Philippe Champoux
This CR-V EX sells for $32,600, but it's not the most expensive; the EX-L with a navigation system goes for $37,400. That's lot of beans, and the left side of the brain which manages our financial situation will probably get a cramp when it will find that out.
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| The CR-V may seem a bit pricey, but remember that you get what you pay for. |
As for rivals, there are a lot:
- Chevrolet Equinox LT 1SC AWD, $31,820
- Dodge Nitro SXT 4WD with options, $30,450
- Ford Escape XLT 4WD with options, $29,734
- Hyundai Tucson GLS V6 AWD, $30.795
- Jeep Compass Limited 4WD with options, $27,555
- Kia Sportage LX V6 Luxury AWD, $30,935
- Mazda Tribute GT-V6 AWD, $31,995
- Mitsubishi Outlander LS 4WD with options, $28,948
- Nissan X-Trail Bonavista AWD (2006), $30,998
- Pontiac Torrent Sport AWD, $32,475
- Saturn VUE XE AWD (2008), $31,275
- Suzuki Grand Vitara JLX, $29,495
- Toyota RAV4 Limited 4WD, $33,295
The Escape, Compass, X-Trail, VUE and RAV4 mentioned here are equipped with 4-cylinder engines; as for the rest, if we want a level of equipment similar to that of the CR-V EX, we have to opt for a V6. The Honda is among the most expensive of the group.
Conclusion
The CR-V is virtually flawless. It's spacious, comfortable and cheap to operate; those who will purchase one will surely be satisfied. However, this SUV is like brown bread: it's good for you, but not very exciting to eat. It lacks character and charisma. The left side of my brain applauds the CR-V for the whole of its qualities; the right side fell asleep at the wheel.
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Spacious cockpit
Fit and finish
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Lacks character
Harsh ride
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High price
photo:Philippe Champoux
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