2000 Honda CR-V: Road Test
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2000 Honda CR-V 4WD SE Automatic
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- MSRP: $18,650 -$22,600
- Invoice: $17,036 -$20,640
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Our road test for the 2000 Honda CR-V includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Honda CR-V from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Honda CR-V, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Honda CR-V help you decide if a 2000 Honda CR-V is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| LX 4WD, man. | SE 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 2.9 |
Adequate, but the automatic transmission makes for sluggish standing starts and passing. Our test manual transmission 4WD CR-V did 0-60 mph in 9.3 seconds; the automatic is not as quick.
FUEL ECONOMY
| LX 4WD, man. | SE 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 4.8 |
Our test '99 manual-shift EX averaged a respectable 22.5 mpg.
RIDE QUALITY
| LX 4WD, man. | SE 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 2.7 |
The CR-V is based on Honda's Civic car chassis, so ride comfort is good, although undulations and freeway expansion joints cause annoying hop.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| LX 4WD, man. | SE 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 3.5 |
Steering is inert on-center but precise for an SUV. Body lean is modest, and the CR-V drives much like any small wagon.
QUIETNESS
| LX 4WD, man. | SE 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 2.4 |
Wind and tire noise are low, but engine drone can be tiresome at highway speeds.
CONTROLS
| LX 4WD, man. | SE 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 4.4 |
Well laid out, except for the wiper stalk, which gets in the way of the automatic's column shifter.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| LX 4WD, man. | SE 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 4.4 |
Roomy for the exterior size. Generous head and leg room.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| LX 4WD, man. | SE 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 2.9 |
Too narrow for three adults, but there's good head and leg room. Step-in height is reasonable despite 8-inch ground clearance, but entry/exit can be tight through small rear doors.
CARGO ROOM
| LX 4WD, man. | SE 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6.6 |
The 50/50 split rear seat double-folds to form a flat load floor. But with it up there's only space behind for a row of grocery bags.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| LX 4WD, man. | SE 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 3.8 |
CR-V is America's best-selling compact SUV, although there's new competition in the enlarged 2001 RAV4 and especially from Escape and Tribute. Some buyers might wish for a stronger, quieter engine, others for more off-road brawn than CR-V offers, but with its smart, efficient design, this Honda is sensible, handy, and easy to like.
Total Score
| LX 4WD, man. | SE 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | 57 | 38.4 |
Total Score: 58
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