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2007 Honda CR-V Review
New and improved for 2007.
2007 CR-V Review Summary & Specifications
The new, 2007 Honda CR-V is a welcome update of one of the earliest compact SUVs. In almost all measures, from looks to mechanicals, it's not only better, but significantly so.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Vancouver, British Columbia.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | Honda CR-V LX 2WD ($20,600); LX 4WD ($21,800); EX 2WD ($22,850); EX 4WD ($24,050); EX-L 2WD ($24,800); EX-L 4WD ($26,000) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 166-hp, 2.4-liter inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | twin, dual-stage front airbags; front seat-mounted side airbags; side curtain airbags with rollover sensor; front seat active head restraints; ABS with EBD and brake assist; electronic vehicle stability system with traction control; tire pressure monitoring system; child safety seat anchors (LATCH) |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Sayama, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-33-HONDA (334-6632) |
| Manufacturer URL | www.automobiles.honda.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 20600 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Honda CR-V EX 2WD ($22,850) |
| Standard Equipment | micron-filtered air conditioning; cruise control; power windows, central locking and outside mirrors; tilt-and-telescope steering wheel; AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA stereo with in-dash 6-CD changer, auxiliary input jack and steering wheel-mounted controls; tilt-and-slide power moonroof; cloth upholstery; trip computer/information center with outside ambient temperature; rear privacy glass; dual-deck cargo shelf; floor mats |
| Destination Charge | 595 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 23445 |
| Horse Power | 166 @ 5800 |
| Torque | 161 @ 4200 |
| Fuel Economy | 23/30 |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 178/71.6/66.1 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.9/55.9/41.3 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.5/54.6/38.5 |
| Trunk Volume | 72.9 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson strut, gas-pressurized shocks, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, gas-pressurized shocks, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 7.3 |
| Curb Weight | 3415 |
| Stock Tires | 265/65R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.3 |
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