2008 Honda CR-V: Overview

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2008 Honda CR-V 2WD LX

2008 Honda CR-V 

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  • MSRP: $20,700 -$28,400
  • Invoice: $19,257 -$26,398

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Pros

  • Passenger and cargo room
  • Maneuverability
  • Build quality

Cons

  • Road and wind noise

Vehicle Highlights

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.

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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)

Category 2WD LX Rating Compact Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 5 4.6
Fuel Economy 6 5
Ride Quality 6 5
Steering/Handling/Braking 5 4.8
Quietness 5 4.6
Controls 6 6
Details 6 4.9
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 6.1
Room/Comfort (rear) 5 4.9
Cargo Room 9 8
Value within Class 9 5.9
Total Score: 69 59.8

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