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2008 Honda CR-V
Date Published: 4/08/08

2008 Honda CR-V
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MSRP:
$20,700 - 28,400

Invoice:
$19,257 - 26,398

Class:
Compact Sport-utility Vehicle

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2008 Honda CR-V
Expert Rating Summary
Category 2WD LX Rating (See All
Ratings)
Compact Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 5 4.7
Fuel Economy 6 5
Ride Quality 6 5
Steering/Handling/Braking 5 4.7
Quietness 5 4.6
Controls 6 6
Details 6 5.1
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 6.1
Room/Comfort (rear) 5 4.8
Cargo Room 9 8.1
Value within Class 9 5.9
Total Score: 69 60
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2008 Honda CR-V Review
The 2008 Honda CR-V gets no major changes after its 2007 redesign. This five-passenger crossover is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Trim levels include LX, EX, and top-line EX-L with leather upholstery. All have a 166-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission. Maximum towing capacity is 1500 lb. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. A navigation system is available on EX-L. For 2008, EX-L models gain a power driver seat and dual-zone automatic climate control.
Competition
Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Among utility vehicles, Compact SUVs are typically the least costly and offer the best fuel economy. Most utilize a car-type chassis and are not designed for heavy-duty, off-road use. Nearly all are five-passenger vehicles; some offer seating for seven.

Our Best Buys are the Honda CR-V and Suzuki Grand Vitara. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Saturn Vue, and Toyota RAV4.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Jeep Liberty, Mazda Tribute, Nissan Rogue, and Saturn Vue.

News
The new CR-V may eventually add an optional 4-cyl "clean diesel" engine as one of several diesel-powered Hondas promised by 2009. We emphasize "may," as Honda has yet to announce specific models, though the CR-V would seem a good candidate for a diesel's much higher fuel thrift versus a comparable gasoline engine. Keep checking back with us for further news.
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