What’s hot
- Let’s start with the company car tax figures: at 18% tax banding you’ll pay around £78 a month in company car tax at the standard rate (assuming a price of £23,500). Pretty good for a car this size…
- …And good for employers, too – there’s less National Insurance to pay
- You won’t need to visit the fuel station many times either. With 62.8mpg and a fuel tank of 58 litres you have the potential of 800 miles between fill ups
- You don’t feel shortchanged by the engine – it’s a small engine in a big car, but the 300Nm of torque whisks the CR-V along
- In fact, the lighter weight and changed suspension settings has made the CR-V a more entertaining partner on the twisty bits…
- …while it manages to smooth out bumps, thumps and road imperfections without disturbing driver or passengers
- It’s a practical five-door estate car when you need it, too
- And the high up seating position provides a commanding view of the road
- Honda’s famed reliability: you know the CR-V won’t let you down
What’s not
- Satellite navigation is an optional extra at SE grade
- 18 inch alloys on the higher spec SR model not only push up the tax band but is to the detriment of ride composure
- If you need to tow anything, you’re better off sticking to the 2.2 diesel with its four-wheel drive
- It’s manual only – auto only available in 2.2 model