Honda CR-V
What It Is
Always a strong player in the compact-SUV segment, the CR-V gets closer to a crossover in every way but one: power. For the most part, shares quite a bit with the Acura RDX, except engine.
What You Should Know
The CR-V still offers just one engine choice (a four-banger), but now has a five-speed automatic. The interior offers tons of storage and cubby space and the dash and gauge setup is a wonderful improvementonobody does clean and simple as well as Honda.
Bottom Line
Still has the typical Honda quality inside and out, but is in desperate need of more power. How about a turbo?
| 2007 Honda CR-V |
| Base Price Range | $21,500-$26,250 (est) |
| As-Tested Price | $26,750 (est, EX-L AWD) |
| Vehicle Layout | Front engine, 4WD, 5-pass, 4-door SUV |
| Engine | 2.4L/166-hp/161-lb-ft DOHC 16-valve I-4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Curb Weight, F/R dist | 3554 lb (57/43%) |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in |
| Length X Width X Height | 178.0 x 71.6 x 66.1 in |
| Max Cargo Capacity | 72.9 cu ft |
| Max Towing Capacity | 1500 lb |
| 0-60 MPH | 9.9 sec |
| Quarter Mile | 17.5 Sec @ 78.5 Mph |
| Braking, 60-0 MPH | 129 ft |
| Lateral Acceleration | 0.76 g (avg) |
| 600-Foot Slalom | 62.0 mph (avg) |
| MT Figure Eight | 29.5 sec @ 0.53 g (avg) |
| EPA City/Hwy Fuel Economy | 22/28 mpg |
| Bet you didn't know | Replacing the old picnic-table cargo floor is a less cool folding shelf that's plastic on one side for messy loads. |
| Sum Up | Typical Honda quality inside and out--just lacks in the "oomph" department. |