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2009 Honda CR-V Quality Review

July 4, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

a trio of center-mounted A/C knobs felt a bit cheap when turning
Cars.com

interior storage is very good
ConsumerGuide

the wide-opening rear doors and lightweight rear liftgate make it simple to load infants and their strollers
Edmunds

Many sources approve of the 2009 Honda CR-V's interior roominess. ConsumerGuide says, "Space for legs and knees is plentiful even with the front seats far aft, [and] headroom is ample." The Auto Channel reports that "the third-generation structure is a little wider...that translates to welcome extra hip room for everyone." Motor Trend observes, "as with all Hondas, there's plenty of front legroom available." ConsumerGuide also declares, "Kudos to Honda for now offering a power driver seat, even if it's only on the top-line EX-L model."

Though there's no third-row seat, Car and Driver notes, the CR-V has a large, useful cargo area when the reclining second-row seats are folded. Cars.com is not a fan of the folding mechanism: "There are two straps to pull, and neither felt that sturdy." Edmunds points out how "the 60/40-split rear seat has reclining seatbacks and adjusts fore and aft" and "the wide-opening rear doors and lightweight rear liftgate make it simple to load infants and their strollers."

ConsumerGuide reports that the 2009 Honda CR-V offers "generous cargo space even with the rear seat up." Cars.com says the 2009 Honda CR-V "measures 35.7 cubic feet with the second-row seats intact and 72.9 cubic feet with them folded flat; that's up from 33.5 cubic feet and 72 cubic feet, respectively, in the outgoing model." ConsumerGuide also notes that "interior storage is very good."

Inside, most reviewers are pleased with the quality of the 2009 Honda CR-V. Motor Trend calls the CR-V's interior treatment high art: "The interior is also a case study of the level of artistry that can be achieved with lowly hard plastics." Cars.com reports, "A trio of center-mounted A/C knobs felt a bit cheap when turning, but they were the lone setback in an overall splendid dash."

When it came to quietness in the 2009 Honda CR-V, most sources have positive comments. Edmunds contends "the cabin is well-insulated from the road noise that plagued past CR-Vs," while ConsumerGuide notes minor noise: "Engine noise intrudes during acceleration. Tire noise is noticeable on most road surfaces but doesn't annoy. Some wind rush is noticeable around exterior mirrors."

Conclusion

The 2009 Honda CR-V doesn't skimp at all in comfort, offering more interior delights than most of its rivals.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:a trio of center-mounted A/C knobs felt a bit cheap when turningCars.cominterior storage is very goodConsumerGuidethe wide-opening rear doors and lightweight rear liftgate make it simple to load infants and their strollersEdmunds Many sources approve of the 2009 Honda CR-V's interior roominess. ConsumerGuide says, "Space for legs and knees is plentiful even with the front seats far aft, [and] headroom is ample." The Auto Channel reports that "the third-generation structure is a little wider...that translates to welcome extra hip room for everyone." Motor Trend observes, "as with all Hondas, there's plenty of front legroom available." ConsumerGuide also declares, "Kudos to Honda for now offering a power driver seat, even if it's only on the top-line EX-L model." Though there's no third-row seat, Car and Driver notes, the CR-V has a large, useful cargo area when the reclining second-row seats are folded. Cars.com is not a fan of the folding mechanism: "There are two straps to pull, and neither felt that sturdy." Edmunds points out how "the 60/40-split rear seat has reclining seatbacks and adjusts fore and aft" and "the wide-opening rear doors and lightweight rear liftgate make it simple to load infants and their strollers." ConsumerGuide reports that the 2009 Honda CR-V offers "generous cargo space even with the rear seat up." Cars.com says the 2009 Honda CR-V "measures 35.7 cubic feet with the second-row seats intact and 72.9 cubic feet with them folded flat; that's up from 33.5 cubic feet and 72 cubic feet, respectively, in the outgoing model." ConsumerGuide also notes that "interior storage is very good." Inside, most reviewers are pleased with the quality of the 2009 Honda CR-V. Motor Trend calls the CR-V's interior treatment high art: "The interior is also a case study of the level of artistry that can be achieved with lowly hard plastics." Cars.com reports, "A trio of center-mounted A/C knobs felt a bit cheap when turning, but they were the lone setback in an overall splendid dash." When it came to quietness in the 2009 Honda CR-V, most sources have positive comments. Edmunds contends "the cabin is well-insulated from the road noise that plagued past CR-Vs," while ConsumerGuide notes minor noise: "Engine noise intrudes during acceleration. Tire noise is noticeable on most road surfaces but doesn't annoy. Some wind rush is noticeable around exterior mirrors." ConclusionThe 2009 Honda CR-V doesn't skimp at all in comfort, offering more interior delights than most of its rivals. 2009 HONDA CR-V STYLING | [7 out of 10] ConsumerGuide: "hard plastics abound in the cabin, but none look cheap" MotherProof: "I started to feel good just contemplating it" Motor Trend: "it's more jelly-bean-shaped" Cars.com: "has an underbite" The exterior of the 2009 Honda CR-V is ...

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Other Choices:

The 2009 Honda CR-V, along with most of these rivals, offer city-friendly maneuverability, a carlike ride, and reasonably good fuel efficiency. The Toyota RAV4 provides a plusher ride, and it's the only one in this crowd with an available third-row seat. Unlike several competitors to the Honda CR-V, including the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage, the RAV4's steering wheel tilts and telescopes. The Subaru Forester feels a bit sportier than the rest, and it comes with standard all-wheel drive. If you want a manual transmission, you'll need to look to the Sportage, Tucson, or Forester.

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