Vehicle Description
The CR-V remains the leader of the pack in the compact SUV segment,
drivers will find in the CR-V a solid, reliable vehicle with a good
mix of style, comfort, economy, and value. At a Glance Following a
well-received redesign in 2007, the Honda CR-V changes little for
2008. Honda made a few updates to the CR-V's high-end trim, the
EX-L, adding dual-zone climate control, an upgraded sound system,
and an eight-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support to
the standard equipment list. But the entry-level LX and mid-level
EX trims carry over from the previous year largely unchanged.
Overall, the '08 CR-V retains the sleek styling, flexible interior,
and other award-winning features that made it the best-selling SUV
in the U.S. last year. All CR-Vs are compact SUVs with seating for
five in two rows. Drivers can choose from either front-wheel- or
four-wheel-drive versions. The 4WD system provides additional
stability and traction on slippery roads, but drivers seeking a
true off-road vehicle should look elsewhere. (The CR-V's ground
clearance, for instance, was lowered about an inch as part of its
2007 redesign.) Around town, however, the CR-V excels, according to
numerous drivers and reviewers. U.S. News and World Report ranked
the 2008 Honda CR-V number 1 out of a field of 27 affordable
compact SUVs, attesting to its high-end design, quality, and
performance. In addition, the previous year's version of the CR-V
received many awards, including Motor Week's "Driver's Choice" for
Best Small Utility and IntelliChoice's "Motorist Choice Award" for
a Mid-Size Crossover SUV. All of the attributes that resulted in
those awards reside in the '08 version as well. Door Handle Color -
Body-Color, Mirror Color - Body-Color, Window Trim - Chrome,
Steering Ratio - 15.7, Turns Lock-To-Lock - 3.0, Air Filtration,
Armrests - Rear Center Folding With Storage And Pass-Thru, Floor
Mat Material - Carpet, Floor Mats - Front, Front Air Conditioning -
Automatic Climate Control, Front Air Conditioning Zones - Dual,
Rear Vents - Second Row, Shift Knob Trim - Leather, Steering Wheel
Trim - Leather, Cargo Area Light, Cargo Cover - Hard, Center
Console - Front Console With Storage, Cruise Control, Cupholders -
Front, Cupholders - Rear, Multi-Function Remote - Keyless Entry,
One-Touch Windows - 1, Overhead Console - Front, Power Outlet(S) -
12v Front, Power Outlet(S) - 12v Rear, Power Steering -
Variable/Speed-Proportional, Reading Lights - Front, Reading Lights
- Rear, Steering Wheel - Tilt And Telescopic, Steering Wheel
Mounted Controls - Audio, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls - Cruise
Control, Storage - Cargo Tie-Down Anchors And Hooks, Storage - Door
Pockets, Storage - Front Seatback, Storage - Grocery Bag Holder,
Vanity Mirrors - Dual, Front Brake Type - Ventilated Disc, Front
Shock Type - Gas, Front Spring Type - Coil, Front Struts -
Macpherson, Front Suspension Type - Lower Control Arms, Rear Brake
Type - Disc, Rear Shock Type - Gas, Rear Spring Type - Coil, 4wd
Type - On Demand, Abs - 4-Wheel, Axle Ratio - 4.50, Center
Differential - Mechanical, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution,
Front Brake Diameter - 11.7, Front Brake Width - 1.1, Front
Suspension Classification - Independent, Rear Brake Diameter -
12.0, Rear Brake Width - 0.4, Rear Stabilizer Bar, Rear Suspension
Classification - Independent, Rear Suspension Type - Multi-Link,
Stability Control, Traction Control, Gauge - Tachometer, In-Dash Cd
- Mp3 Playback, Total Speakers - 7, Warnings And Reminders - Tire
Fill Alert, Antenna Type - Mast, Auxiliary Audio Input - Mp3,
Clock, External Temperature Display, In-Dash Cd - 6 Disc, Radio -
Am/Fm, Speed Sensitive Volume Control, Subwoofer - 1, Warnings And
Reminders - Low Fuel Level, Watts - 270, Daytime Running Lights,
Headlights - Halogen, Liftgate Window - Manual Flip-Up, Rear Door
Type - Liftgate, Spare Tire Mount Location - Inside, Tire Type -
All Season, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Moonroof / Sunroof -
One-Touch Open/Close, Moonroof /
