Honda CR-V 2006-2012 used car review

The Honda CRV offers acres of space, strong engines and more daring styling than its conservative predecessors.

Sam Domett

Expert reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.8 out of 5

The good

Very comfortable front seats, and roomy in the rear
Easy to load thanks to a low boot floor

The not-so-good

A poor turning circle
Electrical issues are rare but expensive to fix

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyer's guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

Honda CR-V X 2006

Price

$11,000 to $25,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2.4-litre four-cylinder, 124kW/220Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Five-speed automatic, all-wheel drive

Safety rating

Four-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

10,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

9-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4518mm

Width

1820mm

Height

1704mm

Towing capacity

600kg (unbraked), 1400kg (braked)

Turning circle

11.5m

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Sam Domett

Expert reviewer | Auto Media Group

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