2001 Honda CR-V: Road Test
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2001 Honda CR-V 2WD LX Automatic
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- MSRP: $18,750 -$22,800
- Invoice: $17,138 -$20,833
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Our road test for the 2001 Honda CR-V includes a full evaluation of the 2001 Honda CR-V from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2001 Honda CR-V, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2001 Honda CR-V help you decide if a 2001 Honda CR-V is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| LX 4WD, man. | SE 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 3.5 |
Adequate at best; the automatic makes for sluggish standing starts and passing. Our test 4WD manual CR-V ran 0-60 mph in 9.3 sec; automatic versions aren't nearly as quick. We'd welcome a V6 option--as offered on rivals such as Ford Escape and Hyundai Santa Fe.
FUEL ECONOMY
| LX 4WD, man. | SE 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 4.8 |
Our manual 4WD test CR-V averaged a respectable 22.5 mpg despite leadfoot driving, which the 4-cyl engine usually requires.
RIDE QUALITY
| LX 4WD, man. | SE 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 3.4 |
Being based on Honda's Civic car platform helps ride comfort, but CR-V suffers wheel patter on washboard surfaces and annoying hop on some freeways.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| LX 4WD, man. | SE 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 3.9 |
Steering inert on-center but precise for an SUV. CR-V is about as agile and pleasant to drive as a small station wagon, aided by modest body lean in hard cornering. Braking is sure but not outstanding.
QUIETNESS
| LX 4WD, man. | SE 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.2 |
Wind noise relatively low, as is tire thrum on most surfaces, but engine drone can be quite wearing at highway speeds.
CONTROLS
| LX 4WD, man. | SE 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 4.9 |
Honda's usual refined simplicity, but wiper stalk interferes with the automatic transmission's column shift lever.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| LX 4WD, man. | SE 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 4.9 |
Generous head and leg room belie compact exterior. Comfortable take-charge driving stance can be tailored with standard tilt wheel and manual seat-height adjustment. Fine visibility to all quarters.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| LX 4WD, man. | SE 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 3.5 |
Too narrow for three adults, but good head and leg room. Reasonable step-in height for the 8-inch ground clearance, but small rear doors make entry/exit tight for larger persons.
CARGO ROOM
| LX 4WD, man. | SE 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6.8 |
Standard split rear seat double-folds to form a flat load floor. Put it up, though, and there's space behind for only about 10 grocery bags. Swing-out tailgate (below glass liftgate) is awkward to use when your arms are full of stuff.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| LX 4WD, man. | SE 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 4.7 |
Still an efficient, well-built, and appealing Best Buy. A growing number of V6 competitors offer better performance and refinement, but CR-V has the upper hand in workmanship, reliability and resale value.
Total Score
| LX 4WD, man. | SE 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | 59 | 43.6 |
Total Score: 60
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