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Honda CR-V

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Base Price
$21,545
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs)
3386
City (MPG)
21
Hwy (MPG)
28
Horsepower
180 @ 6800
Torque (lb-ft)
161 @ 4400
Wheelbase (in.)
103.1
Length (in.)
179.3
Width (in.)
71.6
Height (in.)
66.1
Honda's CR-V sport-utility vehicle has been growing in refinement and popularity since it first appeared on the market in 1996.

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The latest third-generation model appears sleeker than its predecessors, thanks to a lower and wider stance. It's also a bit shorter but only because the spare tire has been moved off of the tailgate, which now more conveniently lifts up instead of swinging out.

Production of the CR-V happens at the same East Liberty, Ohio factory that churns out the similar Honda Element. Both vehicles share the same four-cylinder engine, a 2.4 liter with 166 horsepower, as well as a five-speed automatic transmission (a manual is not offered on the CR-V), similar suspensions and optional Real Time four-wheel drive.

This four-wheel-drive system is hydraulically actuated and instantly transfers power to the rear wheels if front-wheel slippage occurs.

Mileage is estimated at 20 mpg city, 27 highway.

Unlike some of its competition, Honda doesn't offer a V6 on the CR-V.

All three trim lines (LX, EX and EX-L) are mechanically identical to each other and can be had in either front-wheel or four-wheel drive.

The top two trims come with luxury features such as 17-inch alloy wheels, a power sunroof, chrome accents, privacy glass, security system and upgraded stereo.

The top-of-the-line EX-L comes standard with dual-zone climate control, leather seats, leather steering wheel and heated exterior mirrors. A voice-activated navigation system with rearview back-up camera is optional on this trim only.

The CR-V is Honda's first in-house SUV. Prior to its arrival in '96, Honda offered the Passport, which was a rebadged Isuzu Rodeo.

And since 2003 Honda has also offered a larger SUV, the Pilot, which does have V6 power.

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