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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.
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
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 |
Scores for all Compact Sport-utility Vehicles
| Low Score |
|
27 |
| Average Score |
|
43 |
| High Score |
|
60 |
Also in the 2001 Honda CR-V Review:
1.
2.
Honda CR-V Road Test
3.
4.