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TO THE POINT
What’s New? Totally redesigned with a new body, new chassis, more power, and added refinement
Selling Points: Comfortable ride, improved interior layout, cargo capacity, fuel economy, value
Deal Breakers: Lack of engine power, lack of manual or sport-mode transmission
MEET THE COMPETITION
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Specifications
Competitors for the 2007 Honda CR-V include the Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, Kia Sorento, Kia Sportage, Land Rover LR2, Mazda CX-7, Mitsubishi Outlander, Pontiac Torrent, Saturn Vue, Subaru Forester, Subaru Outback, Suzuki Grand Vitara, and Toyota RAV4
Test Vehicle: 2007 Honda CR-V
Base Price: Low $20,000s to about $28,000
Engine Size and Type: 2.4-liter four-cylinder
Engine Horsepower: 166 at 5,800 rpm
Engine Torque: 161 lb.-ft. at 4,200 rpm
Transmission: Five-speed automatic
Curb Weight, lbs.: 3,389 (LX 2WD); 3,549 (EX-L 4WD)
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 23/30 mpg (2WD); 22/28 mpg (4WD)
Length: 178 inches
Width: 71.6 inches
Wheelbase: 103.1 inches
Height: 66.1 inches
Legroom (front/rear): 41.3/38.5 inches
Headroom (front/rear): 40.9/38.6 inches (LX); 38.9/38.5 inches (EX, EX-L)
Max. Seating Capacity: Five
Max. Cargo Volume: 72.9 cubic feet
Max. Towing Capacity, lbs.: 1,500
Ground Clearance: 7.3 inches
Competitors: Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, Kia Sorento, Kia Sportage, Land Rover LR2, Mazda CX-7, Mitsubishi Outlander, Pontiac Torrent, Saturn Vue, Subaru Forester, Subaru Outback, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota RAV4
Photos courtesy of American Honda
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By Thom Blackett
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