Honda CR-V 2.2 EX

Honda has launched the all-new UK-built CR-V, which hits showrooms late next month. The compact SUV first arrived here in 1997. This latest model is aimed at a more global audience. The UK-built CR-V will be sold in more than 160 countries, and is already in dealers in the US and Japan, but it’s been specifically reengineered for European roads

The latest CR-V is much bolder than before. At the rear are LED tail-lamps, while an eye-catching feature line is prominent in the car’s profile.  The 148bhp 2.2-litre four-wheel-drive diesel will account for the most sales, although a front-wheel-drive, 2.0-litre petrol version is also available. The diesel offers useful low-down punch, but stays quiet on the motorway. In fact, the new CR-V is noticeably quieter than the old model. The power-steering is now all-electric Fuel economy is impressively high for a heavy four-wheel-drive car, with Honda claiming 48.7mpg for this model and CO2 emissions of 154g/km.

The top-spec EX comes fitted with a large panoramic roof, sat-nav and leather as standard and will cost around £35,000. The new Honda CR-V offers a safe, comfortable and surefooted drive.