Honda CR-V Road Test Result PDF Manual

Honda, the cabin of the CRV now includes more than 20 storage bins for items of different sizes. Rear overhang cargo volume has increased considerably. The CRV controls are well laid out and as a result are very easy to use. A new handbrake lever is cleverly disguised as part of the dash and works well. Vision to the front and sides is good, although the center rear head restraint does hinder driver visibility to the rear. The CRV still uses a swing-out rear door with the added feature of a swing-up glass hatch.

While a gas struts to the door easy to open and close the door (where the spare wheel is mounted), a lot of space behind the vehicle is needed to fully open. The new CRV is a very pleasant vehicle to drive. The clutch pedal is light to operate with a good feeling and the manual gearshift has a positive action and a relatively short throw. The big news is that the new engine offers a whole new level of performance. The 2.4 liter i-VTEC is particularly responsive right throughout the rev range and flexibility in its operation. Unfortunately, there is a certain mount torque steer clear under hard acceleration.

Good performance Versatile design Build quality WORST Some torque steer clear rear requires a lot of space to swing fully open sliding rear seats and a picnic table that even when the rear cargo floor. Additional safety features include SRS airbags, lap / sash seat belts on all seats, front seat belt and buckle pretensioners. The comfort of passengers is generally pretty good at the new CRV. The front seats are slightly higher than the previous model and the form gives an adequate amount of lateral support. Head and legroom is sufficient for adults in both the front and rear. The walk through feature between the front seats is maintained in the new model.

The suspension creates a compliant ride, handling is quite sharp and the steering is nicely weighted. Four-wheel disc brakes adequate stopping power, although ABS (standard on Sport CRV) would further improve emergency stop. Summary: The 2002 CRV is a completely new vehicle that has a number of changes to further improve the original model. Visually, the CRV has a new body structure that offers improved safety of passengers and more space. Under the bonnet is a new 2.4 liter i-VTEC engine that produces more power and offers impressive performance. Overall, the new CRV is a more refined vehicle that offers tremendous versatility. The new CRV to find strong market appeal.

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