The fifth generation of the CR-V went on sale in the UK in November 2018, with a choice of four trim levels, but only one engine: a turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol unit rated at 170bhp. But this year the CR-V Mk5 will be superseded by a bigger model, leaving a smaller ZR-V to fill the space left by the outgoing CR-V – a car that still has lots to offer, despite its age. The car proved hugely popular, and Honda built on this success with an all-new CR-V in 2001, which was available with diesel power for the first time.īy the time the fifth-generation CR-V arrived in 2018, it was available with seven seats and a hybrid powertrain. Launched in 1995, it was Honda’s first in-house SUV, and it was available with an optional boot-mounted shower, but only with a petrol engine. It’s almost three decades since the original Honda CR-V was unveiled.
However, the model range isn’t that wide and the CR-V is in a very hotly contested segment, so while we wouldn’t steer you away from the Honda, we suggest that you try one or two alternatives to make sure that you buy the right SUV for your needs. And there’s no denying that this Honda crossover is a fine all-rounder that’s easy to live with thanks to its excellent reliability record, roomy interior and user-friendly cabin design. Admittedly the CR-V is no bargain, but that’s true of any decent car on the second-hand market right now. The fact that Honda is set to kill off the CR-V Mk5 very soon shouldn’t put you off buying one, as the latest Driver Power survey illustrates only too well.
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