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2008 Honda CR-V Review
High-dollar crossover style in a compact-price SUV.
2008 CR-V Review Summary & Specifications
The Honda CR-V is probably the best vehicle in this class. Its interior is packaged the best, with seats that fold down to provide a completely flat cargo area.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Vancouver, British Columbia, after his test drive of the CR-V.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Honda CR-V LX 2WD ($20,700); LX 4WD ($21,900); EX 2WD ($22,950); EX 4WD ($24,150); EX-L 2WD ($25,500); EX-L 4WD ($26,700) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 166-hp, 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | 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) | rear-view camera |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Sayama, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-334-6632 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.automobiles.honda.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 20700 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Honda CR-V EX 2WD ($22,950) |
| Standard Equipment | fabric upholstery, air conditioning with micron filter; 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 | 635 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 23585 |
| Horse Power | 166 @ 5800 |
| Torque | 161 @ 4200 |
| Fuel Economy | 20/27 |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 177.9/71.6/66.1 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.9/55.9/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| 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 struts, 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 | 225/65R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.3 |
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