Performance and specifications
Engine
Layout 4-cylinder, 2354cc, i-Vtec
Max power 152bhp at 6000rpm
Max torque 21.95kgm at 3600rpm
Specific output 64.57bhp per litre
Power to weight 101.33bhp per tonne
Torque to weight 14.63kgm per tonne
Installation Front, transverse, front-wheel drive
Construction All aluminium
Bore/stroke 87.0/99.0mm
Valve gear 4 per cylinder, DOHC
Compression ratio 9.6:1
Ignition and fuel Programmed petrol injection
Gearbox
Type 5-speed, manual
Ratios/kph per 1000rpm
1st 3.53/7.55 2nd 1.88/14.2
3rd 1.21/22.0 4th 0.921/28.99
5th 0.738/36.17
Final drive 4.76:1
Maximum speeds (kph/rpm)
5th 177/4900 4th 183/6300
3rd 143.5/6500 2nd 92.5/6500
1st 49.5/6500
Acceleration from rest
(Surface dry)
Kph   Sec
10    0.53
20    0.93
30    1.53
40    2.33
50    3.14
60    4.13
70    5.35
80    6.54
90    7.89
100  9.83
110 11.80
120 13.90
130 16.33
140 19.29
150 23.24
160 28.46


Acceleration in gear (secs)

20-80 (3rd gear) 11.68
40-100 (4th gear) 15.96
Braking (Surface dry)
80-0 kph 23.80m (2.16s)
Steering
Type Power assisted rack and pinion
Turns lock to lock 3.22
Suspension
Front Independent, MacPherson strut type with toe-control link and stabiliser bar
Rear Independent with double wishbones, reactive link with stabiliser bar
Wheels & tyres
Wheels 6.5JJ x 16-inch
Made of Alloy
Tyres 215/65 R16
Brakes
Front Ventilated Discs
Rear Drums
ABS Standard with EBD
Warranty 2 years or 40,000km
Speedo Error
Speedo kph True kph
20 19.1
40 37.8
60 57.3
80 77.5
100 96.5
120 116.6

Equipment
Leather Interiors   —
Music system     CD-player/FM
Onboard computer   —
Dual-zone air-conditioner  —
Power seats   —
Airbags   l
Xenon lamps —
Fog lamps l
Remote locking l
Alloy wheels l
Parking distance control     —
Cruise control  —
ABS     with EBD

RATING THE NEW HONDA CR-V 2.4

Looks & styling
Stylish sharp looks make the CR-V stand out 9/10

Engine & performance
Virtually flawless performer, among the best. 9/10

Gearbox
Well-weighted gear shift is stress-free to use. 7/10

Comfort
A good amount of space and decent seats.7/10

Driver appeal
Car-like handling and light controls great.8/10

Build quality & finish
Light build, but quality second to none. 8/10

Fuel economy
Decent efficiency from large 2.4 motor 6/10

Air-conditioning
Chiller cools big cabin well, but no rear vents 8/10

Ownership experience
Reliable performer backed by good dealers 8/10

Value for money
Expensive like most imports. 6/10

Body Two-box, five-door monocoque SUV Front/rear tracks 1535/1545mm Fuel tank capacity 58 litres Weight distribution front/rear 970/1050kg Kerb weight 1500kg Ground Clearance 205mm Turning Diameter 11.3m

Urban SUV that strikes the sweet spot 8/10

Captions:
Brighter, two-tone Interiors look classy and new dials look superb; seats are comfy and supportive; foldaway picnic table forms boot floor.

Body-coloured bumpers add to CR-V’s enticing looks; split tail-gate increases passenger convenience, especially in tight spots.

Right: Larger 16-inch rims and wider tyres raise handling;
Opposite page: It steers and corners better than most SUVs.