Honda Cr-V Sport 7

• Published date: 10 April 2024
• Publication title: West Coast Farming Times, The

The feisty 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine is carried over from the previous model. Two of the three models in the latest CR-V range are fitted with this engine, the seven-seat $57,000, 2WD sport being reviewed here and a $53,000 five-seat AWD Sport

A 2-litre four-cylinder hybrid is exclusive to the range topping $67,000 RS, and the first ever hybridised CRV-V sold here. This sixth generation CR-V is longer and wider, liberating more cabin and load space and that of its predecessor, including an extra 16mm in legroom.

Punting the seven-seat 2WD Sport along with reasonable purpose is an upgraded version of Honda's stalwart 1.5 turbo engine producing 140kW of power and 240Nm of torque. Given the extra size and weight of this latest CR-V is could use a more generous serving of both. Torque comes into play from just 1700rpm, although it's more about work than play as it beavers away to unearth as much low-speed pulling power as possible.

In real world driving the motor is flexible enough, although no class leader with good rather than exhilarating acceleration.

A Constant Variable Transmission (CVT) is shared with the Honda Civic gels nicely with the motor in a collaboration that produces consistently smooth gear changes. However, the transmission is noisier when worked hard on hilly terrain although at times the motor feels as though it was revving harder than needed.

We have already touched on the impressively proportioned cabin that's also a nice welcoming space for the driver and passengers. Quality has long been associated with the Honda brand and the CR-V upholds that tradition with the extensive use of...