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OverviewHonda’s 4x4 is well suited to family life, and it’s pretty frugal, too, though it’s not an all-out off-
roader. Chances are you’ll be looking for the more fuel-efficient diesel, which is OK but not as
frugal as some rivals.
The second-generation CR-V had a lot to live up to, given its predecessor’s fine reputation.
Targeted at families, there’s a choice of two engines – a lightly modified version of the 2.2
diesel from the old model and a newer 2.0 petrol unit. We tested the diesel, which pulled well
and returned 39.8mpg, compared with Honda’s claim of 43.5.
This CR-V is 85mm shorter than its predecessor, but the cabin feels spacious, with ample
front and rear space. The interior is well laid out and, at 545 litres, the boot is good, growing to
910 litres if you fold the seats. The CR-V is available with Honda’s Collision Mitigation Braking
System (CMBS) which, at speeds under 10mph, automatically brakes if it senses an impending
crash. But pedestrian protection is actually worse than that of its predecessor.
A mildly-facelifted model with a new diesel engine and, for the first time, the option of
a diesel engine with automatic gearbox, went on sale in 2010; an all-new CR-V (reviewed
separately) was launched in October 2012.
The 2007-2012 CR-V has a three-star reliability score in the latest Which? Car survey.
Commonly-reported issues are with the air con, parking sensors, clutch, braking and battery.
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FaSTeST MOdel
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0-62mph: 9.6 secs
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combined fuel economy: 43.5 mpg
cheapeST MOdel TO bUy NeW
2.0 i-VTec Se 5dr
New price: £21,645
cheapeST MOdel TO bUy USed
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Used price: £11,795
cheapeST MOdel TO RUN (NeW)
2.0 i-VTec Se 5dr
New price: £21,645
Running costs: £18,702(3 yeaRS/36,000 MileS)
High-quality build.
Well-equipped, with standard four-wheel drive.
Spacious cabin and boot.
Poor rear visibility.
Poor pedestrian protection.
Large turning circle.
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honda cR-V (2007-2012)ON Sale: Jan 2007 claSS: 4x4s/SUVs
NeW pRice: £21,645 - £33,675 USed pRice: From £11,795
75%ToTal score: peRFORMaNce:
bOOT & STORage:
Ride cOMFORT:
★★★★
★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★
★★★★ ★★★★SaFeTy:
haNdliNg:
ReliabiliTy:
OWner’S VieWThis car is the second CR-V I have owned - nothing else comes close.
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We use the sophisticated electronic timing
equipment to record standing-start and
in-gear acceleration, and repeat each test
several times.
Ride comfort is assessed by our labora-
tory experts who have driven hundreds of
thousands of miles in a myriad of different
models.
On the roadThe CR-V is one of the easiest 4x4s to get comfortable in and drive, with easy controls and an
excellent driving position. However, rear visibility and parking can be awkward. Performance
from either engine on offer is strong and, although the CR-V is safe and secure around corners,
it feels like an average hatchback to drive.
performance ★★★★You can opt for an all-new 2.0-litre petrol engine or a revised version of the old model’s 2.2-litre
diesel. The standard gearbox is a six-speed manual, or there’s a five-speed automatic option if
you buy the petrol.
We tested the 2.2 diesel version and found that it pulls very strongly. Overtaking is easy
and you don’t need to change gear often. The powerplant is impressively smooth for a diesel
and the six-speed manual gearbox is very easy to use, with well-chosen ratios.
Model tested acceleration (37-62mph) Rating
diesel 2.2i-CTDi (140bhp) manual 5-door (2007) 6.5 secs ★★★★diesel 2.2 i-DTeC (150bhp) manual 5-door (2010)6.1 secs ★★★★
Ride comfort ★★★★The CR-V’s chassis set-up is well-balanced. Although fairly stiffly sprung, ride comfort is good,
absorbing bumps with ease. Body roll while cornering is also well controlled for a 4x4 vehicle.
Model tested Rating
diesel 2.2i-CTDi (140bhp) manual 5-door (2007) ★★★★diesel 2.2 i-DTeC (150bhp) manual 5-door (2010) ★★★★
how we test
performance
Ride comfort
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On the road continued...
handling ★★★★In a straight line, the CR-V has good stability. In normal conditions, it’s front-wheel drive only but
the four-wheel-drive system can transfer some of the power automatically to the rear wheels
when required to boost traction.
In our obstacle avoidance test, the CR-V performed OK, nothing more, with initially
accurate steering, followed by a slight breakaway, mitigated by the effective electronic stability
control (ESC) system, which Honda calls ‘VSA’. Understeer is the main cornering characteristic.
Model tested Rating
diesel 2.2i-CTDi (140bhp) manual 5-door (2007) ★★★★diesel 2.2 i-DTeC (150bhp) manual 5-door (2010) ★★★★
brakes ★★★In our tests, the CR-V’s stopping distances were about average for this class. The brakes
respond well and pedal pressure can be easily adjusted. Standard ABS with brake assist helps
less-experienced drivers make full use of the braking potential.
Model tested braking distance (62-0mph) Rating
diesel 2.2i-CTDi (140bhp) manual 5-door (2007) 40.5m ★★★diesel 2.2 i-DTeC (150bhp) manual 5-door (2010)40.5m ★★
Refinement and noise ★★★★Cabin noise was low in the diesel version we tested. We were impressed with the
workmanship of the CR-V with its well-constructed body panels and solid cabin materials. The
list of standard equipment is also impressive, particularly in high-spec versions. On the plus
side, the plastic bumpers are not body-coloured so they’re easy to repair but, on the down
side, the flanks are poorly protected against car park scratches.
Model tested cruising noise Rating
diesel 2.2i-CTDi (140bhp) manual 5-door (2007) 69dB ★★★★diesel 2.2 i-DTeC (150bhp) manual 5-door (2010) 70dB ★★★★
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On-the-limit handling is explored well
away from public roads to ensure a fair
test. Our obstacle avoidance test is one of
the harshest tests in the industry..
The Which? Car braking test measures
stopping distance from 62-0mph and is
repeated ten times in quick succession to
highlight any brake fade issues.
The Which? Car experts use a decibel
meter to record interior sound levels
at common UK motorway speeds, and
combine this with subjective assessments
to arrive at an overall score.
how we test
handling
brakes
Refinement and noise
On the road continued...
cabin and controls ★★★★★It’s very easy to drive the CR-V. The reach- and height-adjustable steering wheel is well
positioned, as are the pedals (although the clutch protrudes somewhat). The gear lever and
unusual hand brake lever are also well placed and easy to use.
The centre-console-mounted climate control switches are easy to access, as are the
electric window switches. When fitted with the optional navigation system, the audio system is
simple to operate via a touch screen, while the audio and cruise control (where fitted) can be
adjusted via steering-wheel-mounted buttons.
Model tested Rating
diesel 2.2i-CTDi (140bhp) manual 5-door (2007) ★★★★★diesel 2.2 i-DTeC (150bhp) manual 5-door (2010) ★★★★★
Visibility and parking ★★★★The high-up seating position provides an excellent view of the road, while the exterior mirrors
are large and heated. The rear headrests are retractable for a better rear view but the wide
B-pillars and huge C-pillars really make the ‘over shoulder’ view very difficult. The optional
advanced safety pack (£2,000) includes adaptive cornering lights.
At around 12 metres, the turning circle is rather wide for this class – almost one metre more
than its predecessor, so parking can be tiresome, although front and rear parking sensors are
standard on all versions except the entry-level SE.
Model tested Turning circle Rating
diesel 2.2i-CTDi (140bhp) manual 5-door (2007) 11.9m ★★★★diesel 2.2 i-DTeC (150bhp) manual 5-door (2010) 11.9m ★★★★
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We penalise cars with difficult controls,
and we look for things like backlit light
switches and easy-to-use heating and
ventilation adjustments.
Visibility is a major issue for motorists
today, so each car gets a 360-degree
swivel view test to reproduce the driver’s
eye view and any obscured areas.
how we test
cabin and controls
Visibility and parking
We take measurements all around the
driver and passenger’s door apertures
and note the height of the seat, door sills
and step down onto the car floor. The
best cars don’t require too much bending
or stretching to get in and out.
We assess seat comfort subjectively,
using our road testers’ expert knowledge
and experience from thousands of differ-
ent cars. And we measure the head-, leg-
and elbowroom on offer in every seat, to
see how well the car caters for people of
all shapes and sizes.
how we test
getting in and out
Seat space and comfort
comfort and practicalityOne of the CR-V’s main attractions is the sheer space inside, both for front and rear
passengers. The boot is also bigger than the class average, with easy access.
getting in and out ★★★★Access to the seats is good, although the high sills get in the way a little. The door stops are
much stronger than the old-model CR-V’s, and keep the doors open well.
Model tested Rating
diesel 2.2i-CTDi (140bhp) manual 5-door (2007) ★★★★diesel 2.2 i-DTeC (150bhp) manual 5-door (2010) ★★★★
Seat space and comfort ★★★★There is lots of space up front in terms of head, leg and shoulder room. Front passengers up
to 1.85m tall will be comfortable. It’s the same story in the back: lots of space and comfort for
people up to and beyond 1.90m tall.
The firmly-padded front seats are well-contoured and provide a good combination of
support and comfort. The rear seats too are good but feel less comfortable, because they’re
set comparatively low.
Model tested Rating
diesel 2.2i-CTDi (140bhp) manual 5-door (2007) ★★★★diesel 2.2 i-DTeC (150bhp) manual 5-door (2010) ★★★★
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Carmakers give official stats for boot
space, but our tests are more realistic. We
load the boot up with measuring blocks
only as far as the rear window line, so
that luggage is well secured and won’t
obscure rear visibility. We repeat the test
with the rear seats up, and folded down
(where possible).
Feel sorry for the tester who has to warm
each car up from a frosty -10 degrees in
our climate chamber. Starting with a cold
engine, we measure how long it takes to
warm up the front and rear of the cabin.
Diesel cars usually take longer. We also
check the effectiveness of air condition-
ing, where fitted.
how we test
boot and storage
heating and ventilation
boot and storage ★★★★★At 545 litres, the boot is very large for this vehicle class, and it can be expanded by folding the
60/40 split rear seats to a capacity of 910 litres (measured to the windowline). The rear seats
can also slide to boost legroom or luggage space.
The large tailgate opens and closes easily, allowing access to a low, flat boot area. There’s
a separate panel to allow you to create a handy two-tier boot floor. As for cabin storage, there
are many practical bins and cupholders front and rear, plus an oddments compartment above
the glovebox.
Model tested boot space (seats up/down) Rating
diesel 2.2i-CTDi (140bhp) manual 5-door (2007) 545 litres / 910 litres ★★★★★diesel 2.2 i-DTeC (150bhp) manual 5-door (2010)545 litres / 910 litres ★★★★★
heating and ventilation ★★★Air conditioning is standard in the entry-level SE trim, with easy-to-operate dual-zone automatic
climate control standard on all other models. However, it takes rather a long time to achieve
the right temperatures in the front, and particularly in the rear, in cold weather. The rear side
windows only open two-thirds of the way.
Model tested Rating
diesel 2.2i-CTDi (140bhp) manual 5-door (2007) ★★★diesel 2.2 i-DTeC (150bhp) manual 5-door (2010) ★★★
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comfort and practicality continued...
We test fuel economy under strict lab
conditions – using realistic test cycles – to
reveal the facts behind the figures. Our
figures rarely match manufacturer claims
as, unlike the official mpg test, we mea-
sure economy with both a hot and cold
engine, and on the motorway.
how we test
Fuel consumption
Running costs and depreciationThe CR-V is one of the easiest 4x4s to get comfortable in and drive, with easy controls and an
excellent driving position. However, rear visibility and parking can be awkward. Performance
from either engine on offer is strong and, although the CR-V is safe and secure around corners,
it feels like an average hatchback to drive.
Fuel consumption Although fairly stiffly sprung, ride comfort is good, absorbing bumps with ease. Body roll while
cornering is also well controlled for a 4x4 vehicle.
petrol (combined mpg, claimed) 33.6 mpg - 34.9 mpg
diesel (combined mpg, claimed) 38.2 mpg - 43.5 mpg
Model tested Urban (claimed/tested)
diesel 2.2i-CTDi (140bhp) manual 5-door (2007) 34.9 mpg/34.0 mpg
diesel 2.2 i-DTeC (150bhp) manual 5-door (2010) 35.3 mpg/34.0 mpg
Model tested extra urban (claimed/tested)
diesel 2.2i-CTDi (140bhp) manual 5-door (2007) 49.6 mpg/50.4 mpg
diesel 2.2 i-DTeC (150bhp) manual 5-door (2010) 50.4 mpg/49.6 mpg
Model tested Motorway (measured)
diesel 2.2i-CTDi (140bhp) manual 5-door (2007) 34.0 mpg
diesel 2.2 i-DTeC (150bhp) manual 5-door (2010) 36.2 mpg
Model tested combined (claimed/tested)
diesel 2.2i-CTDi (140bhp) manual 5-door (2007) 43.5 mpg/39.8 mpg
diesel 2.2 i-DTeC (150bhp) manual 5-door (2010) 43.5 mpg/40.4 mpg
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While testing fuel economy, we also
collect exhaust gases to enable us to
measure the amount of carbon dioxide
(CO2) emitted. We also check whether
particulate filters are effective at removing
sooty emissions from diesel engines.
We rate cars for safety using Euro NCAP
crash test scores (where available),
alongside our own comprehensive safety
checklist. Uniquely, we also feed in results
from our accident avoidance test – after
all, it’s far better to steer around a crash
than rely on the airbags...
Security scores come from the security
experts at Thatcham, who break into
hundreds of cars each year. Most modern
cars are very difficult to drive away, but
are still too easy to steal from.
how we test
emissions
Safety
Security
emissions
The CR-V’s chassis set-up is well-balanced and in a straight line, the CR-V has good stability. In
normal conditions, it’s front-wheel drive only but the four-wheel drive system transfers some of
the power automatically to the rear wheels when required to boost traction.
In our obstacle avoidance test, the CR-V performed adequately, with initially accurate
steering followed by a slight breakaway, mitigated by the effective electronic stability control
system, which Honda calls VSA. Understeer is the main cornering characteristic.
petrol (CO2, claimed) 190g per km - 195g per km
diesel (CO2, claimed) 171g per km - 195g per km
Model tested emissions (claimed/tested)
diesel 2.2i-CTDi (140bhp) manual 5-door (2007) 173g per km/186g per km
diesel 2.2 i-DTeC (150bhp) manual 5-door (2010) 171g per km/183g per km
Safety and security
euro Ncap score ★★★★Here is the video of the 2007 Honda CR-V Euro NCAP frontal crash test.
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Adult occupant ★★★★Child protection ★★★★Pedestrian protection ★★
Which? safety rating ★★★★
Active (crash avoidance) 65%
Passive (crash safety) 79%
Child 61%
Pedestrian 55%
Security
The CR-V merited five stars for ‘theft of’ and four for ‘theft from’ in our security assessments, a
good result.
Theft of car: Theft from car:
★★★★★ ★★★★
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Running costs and depreciation continued...
Everyone who takes part in the Which?
Car survey tells us about their car and
the dealers who sell and service it. We
analyse this feedback across all cars to
give top-level satisfaction ratings for each
brand, including the brand’s reliability
record over the last eight years. All star
ratings are out of five.
These show how owners score this car
in 12 different areas, from performance to
heating. Owners’ ratings are subjective –
so may differ from Which? Car test scores
– but they give a good idea of what the
car is like to live with. Where relevant, cars
are scored against other cars in the same
class (e.g. for space).
about our survey
brand ratings
Model ownership ratings
OWner’S VieWQuality of fixtures & fittings. Smooth, punchy diesel engine. Solid (if a tad stolid) dependability.
OWner’S VieWThe car is very good at pulling our touring caravan on holidays and is a good all rounder the rest of the time.
Which? car Survey resultsThe Which? Car Survey is the UK’s biggest and best reliability and owner satisfaction survey.
In 2013, drivers told us about 57,182 cars, covering more than 450 million miles in the previous
12 months (that’s equivalent to driving 18,398 times around the world). This unique feedback
allows us to rate satisfaction and reliability for hundreds of new and used cars.
Note Star ratings below are from 1-5 (1 is very poor and 5 is very good). Percentages shown
under ‘Most common faults’ indicate the proportion of owners reporting each problem in the
past 12 months.
brand Sample size: 5,117 people
honda ratings
Overall owner satisfaction for this brand 87%
Brand reliability -
Dealer Sales Service ★★★★
Dealer Servicing & repair ★★★★★
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Model: Honda Cr-V (2007-2012) Sample size: 628 people
Ownership ratingsOverall owner satisfaction for this range 87%
Driving enjoyment ★★★★
ease of driving ★★★★
Comfort ★★★★
Dash layout and controls ★★★★
in-car technology ★★★★
Styling ★★★
Build quality ★★★★★
Practicality ★★★★
Value for money ★★★★
We split reliability into breakdowns (in-
cluding failure to start), faults (where parts
need replacing) and problems (minor is-
sues e.g. squeaks and loose trim). Where
the car has been on sale for some time,
and we have numerous survey responses
from owners, we also split scores by the
age of car and fuel type. Star ratings are
out of five – the more stars, the more reli-
able the car.
Want to know what’s most likely to go
wrong as the car gets older? These are
the five most common faults reported by
owners, grouped by age into new, recent
and older cars. A score of 40% means
four out of 10 owners reported problems
with that part of the car over the previous
12 months. Engine electrics and non-en-
gine electrics (e.g. windows, stereo) cause
more headaches than mechanical parts in
most modern cars.
about our survey
Reliability ratings
Most common faults
Which? car Survey results continued...
Reliability ratingsOverall Reliability ★★★
Up to 3 years old 3-8 years old
petrol cars Reliability ★★★★ -
breakdowns 4% -
average annual repair cost £6 -
diesel cars Reliability ★★★★ -
breakdowns 1% -
average annual repair cost £9 -
all cars Reliability - -
breakdowns - -
average annual repair cost - -
breakdowns: Percentage of cars suffering a breakdown in last 12 months
average annual repair cost: Average annual cost of repairs (not servicing), in past 12
months
Most common faults
Up to 3 years old
Battery (P) 4%Clutch 2%interior - Other 2%Parking sensors 2%non-engine electrics - Other 2%
3-8 years old
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Failure rate: The proportion of owners reporting this problem in the last year
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