Honda CRV 2.2 CDTI (Honda CR-V in general)

Member Name: Dobbi2009

Product:	Honda CR-V in general
Date:	20/10/09 (31 review reads)
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Advantages: Smooth engine and good build quality

Disadvantages: Dull looks and lack of performance

After my mum traded in her old car she bought a Honda CRV 2.2 CDTI in steel grey colour. My first impressions was it looked a bit dull, by far not the prettiest 4x4 but I didn't make any further judgement until I drove it.

The interior was basic but well laid out and a nice eye soothing blue dashboard. Everything seems well screwed together and most of the plastics are good quality and soft to touch. The CRV has a good spec with cruise control, cooled glove box, radio steering controls, twin airbags, climate control, remote central locking etc.

On turning the key the first thing I noticed was how refined the engine was, infact one of the quietest diesel engines I've heard. Sound system is crisp and clear. I have taken the CRV on a few motorway trips and found it a very nice drive, the engine is very smooth and there is very minimal road and wind noise. Lumps and bumps on the road are smothered very well and the ride never feels harsh or uncomfortable.

This model has 140bhp, reasonable power you may think but because the CRV is so heavy the performance suffers but it I wouldn't go as far as saying its slow.

Boot space is good and the rear seats can be folded down to allow for even more room. The car will easily fit 3 people in the back because there is no hump in the floor. As the CRV doesn't do too many long journeys my mum said she is getting around 400 miles to a tank but more could be achieved on longer trips.

If you aren't too fussed on looks and want a well built 4x4 I would recommend one. Honda came top of the list on the What Car reliability survey so it's unlikely you will have many breakdowns.

Summary: Safe and reliable

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