When did the new Honda CRV come out?
Honda redesigned the CR-V two model years ago, and it soon beat five competitors in a 2012 Cars.com comparison. Little changed for 2013 and 2014 (see these model years compared here ), but a bad showing in a new crash test should give safety-minded buyers pause.
What kind of crash test does Honda CRV do?
In moderate-overlap frontal impact, side-impact, roof strength and head restraint and seating crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Honda CR-V earned the top score, good. However, the SUV scored marginal in IIHS’ small-overlap frontal tests, which simulate hitting a narrow object, like a tree, from the front-left corner.
Is the Honda CRV a good car to buy?
This time, we made the right call. The 2014 Honda CR-V trades some cabin quality for outright utility, but for small families, it remains a compelling choice. Honda redesigned the CR-V two model years ago, and it soon beat five competitors in a 2012 Cars.com comparison.
What kind of technology does a Honda CRV have?
As technology goes, even the Honda CR-V’s most affordable LX version comes well-equipped, with a USB/iPod/Pandora-compatible stereo and Bluetooth phone and audio streaming standard. EX and EX-L models add speakers and stereo wattage; the latter also gets satellite radio. A rear DVD entertainment system is optional on the EX-L.
What was the worst problem with a 2011 Honda CRV?
Worst 2011 Honda CR-V Problems #1: Unwanted Acceleration When Braking 2011 CR-V Average Cost to Fix: $5,000 #2: Premature Tire Wear 2011 CR-V Average Cost to Fix: $500 #3: Steering Fluid Leak 2011 CR-V Average Cost to Fix: $1,700
Why is the Honda CRV losing its lead?
Just shy of a year ago, I characterized the Honda CR-V as a leader that was losing its lead — not in sales, because it remained one of the best-selling SUVs in the U.S. market (it currently trails only the redesigned Toyota RAV4), but because it needed updates.
When does the new Honda CRV come out?
Honda says detailed specs, including EPA fuel economy ratings, will be released closer to on-sale timing early in 2020. All non-hybrid 2020 CR-V models are now powered by the 190-hp, turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine previously available only in EX trims and above.
Is the Honda CRV a gas only car?
One of our biggest complaints about the gas-only CR-V is how poky it is from a standing start: Stomp on the pedal and the CR-V moves but covers practically no ground for two or three seconds, traversing just a car length or two.