According to edmunds, aside from several new exterior colors, the 2009 Honda CR-V is unchanged from last year. Like many Honda products past and present, the 2009 Honda CR-V is a top seller because it just makes sense. Safety? Check. Crash test scores dont get any better than the CR-Vs. Versatility? Check. Maximum cargo capacity is a substantial 73 cubic feet of space, and there are numerous nooks and crannies in which to stash your stuff. Comfort and convenience? Check. The driving position is close to ideal, the controls are idiot-proof and the spacious rear seat both reclines and slides fore and aft. Secure handling? Check. In fact, the CR-Vs communicative steering makes it downright entertaining to drive.
Given the CR-Vs all-around competence, were surprised that Honda hasnt seen fit to give this loyal steed a few more oats. Despite being one of the lightest compact SUVs on the market, the last all-wheel-drive CR-V we tested weighed in at a substantial 3,552 pounds -- yet the only available engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder rated at just 166 horsepower. With that kind of weight-to-power ratio, no amount of VTEC trickery can keep the CR-V from turning in a doglike performance at the track. If zero to 60 in 10 seconds and a 17.4-second quarter mile dont tickle your fancy, check out Toyotas V6-powered RAV4, which nearly matches the CR-Vs fuel economy while hitting 60 mph almost 3 seconds sooner.
2009 Honda CRV CR-V Owners Manual
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