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2007 Honda CR-V Review

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When the Honda CR-V first appeared in 1997, the SUV landscape had a far different look than it does today. Then, the market was thinly populated with four-wheel-drive wagon/SUV hybrids like the CR-V, and the new Honda was the class of a very small class. These days, steep and steady gas prices have chased many drivers out of their large sport utilities, downsizing in the hopes of economizing. As a result, the roads are thick with crossovers, and the third-generation CR-V rolls onto a far more competitive playing field.

You'll Like This Car If...

Few vehicles do as many things as well as the CR-V. As practical as a backpack, this benchmark crossover is an easy, one-size-fits-most car choice.

You May Not Like This Car If...

There's little pizzazz in practical. If you chafe in sensible shoes, a compact crossover may not be the right fit for you.

What's Significant About This Car?

The CR-V's body and chassis designs are new for 2007. The list of standard safety equipment is expanded on all trim levels, the engine gains 10 horsepower (now 166), and is linked to a newly-standard, five-speed automatic transmission.

Driving the CR-V

Driving Impressions On the road, the CR-V has a well-integrated feel. The four-cylinder engine is right-sized for daily driving duties and the automatic transmission shifts smoothly. The only interruption to the quiet...

inside the cabin is some buzziness from the engine in high-demand situations, such as when the transmission kicks down to a lower gear for passing. Beyond that, there's not much road noise and little wind noise, even when the moonroof (standard on EX and EX-L) is open. The CR-V has a cushioned ride that belies its size. Handling is stable and predictable. Visibility is good in all directions, even to the rear. That's rare among SUVs, and credit goes to the relocation of the spare tire and the redesign of the rear-seat headrests. The four-wheel-drive system is automatic, requiring no input from the driver. The system shifts up to 70 percent of available torque from front to rear wheels as needed for improved traction.

Favorite Features

Refined Ride Quality
A compact car with a big-car ride, the CR-V has a composed feel, easily rolling over rough roads without ruffling the passengers.

Sensible Size, Flexible Floor Plan
Right-sized, real-world dimensions and a highly adaptable interior are two reasons why the CR-V is Honda's biggest seller worldwide.

2007 Honda CR-V Details

Interior

Like most people, the CR-V's proportions have been rearranged a bit by the passing of the years. Unlike most people, the shift here is mostly positive. The latest version is a little shorter (3.1 inches), a little wider (1.4 inches) and it's put on a few pounds (88). The lessening in length is due to the removal of the SUV-influenced outboard tire carrier: The spare is now located beneath the cargo area. The width boost corresponds to an increase in hip room, with wider, comfortably bolstered seats. Front seats have enough travel to accommodate the long of leg, and all trim levels benefit from fold-down, inside armrests. Rear-seat legroom has been reduced by about an inch in the latest generation models. You can fit six footers front and rear simultaneously, though it's a skosh tighter in back now than it was previously. The new, dual-dial dash is an easy read. Controls and switchgear are all within arm's reach and simple to operate. Inside storage areas abound.

Like its predecessors, the new CR-V's defining feature is a highly flexible floor plan. Split rear seats fold easily and tumble forward. Doing so increases cargo capacity from a generous minimum of 35.7 cubic feet to a maximum of 72.9 cubic feet. Lift-over height in back is low. Second-row seats also recline slightly and the headrests have been redesigned for a visibility-enhancing low profile when not in use. Rear-seat travel is adjustable fore and aft. This allows you to pull row two closer to row one, shortening the trip for those occasions when the answer to the question, "Do I have to come back there?" is, "yes."

Exterior

The first two generations of the CR-V made their mark by combining exceptional utility with enviable reliability. They were high function, but low fashion. This time around, Honda aims to lay claim to that portion of the new buyers flocking to this segment who are style conscious. Toward that end, the new CR-V's still-practical package is now wrapped in a more fashion-forward design. The side view is dramatically different, with an elliptically shaped greenhouse. Up front, the slash-cut headlamps point the way towards a laid-back windshield. Meanwhile, it's addition by subtraction in back. The rear view improves thanks to the deletion of the former bumper-mounted spare tire carrier.

Notable Equipment

Standard Equipment

The CR-V is now offered in three trim levels: LX, EX, and EX-L. A tire pressure monitoring system is newly standard across the board, as are 17-inch wheels. The steering column now telescopes as well as tilts. All sound systems have an MP3/auxilliary audio input jack, and speed-sensitive volume control. Those parents not equipped with eyes in the backs of their heads can utilize the standard "conversation mirror" on the back of the sun visor to keep tabs on the rear-seat occupants. LX and EX models have a retractable center tray table between the front seats. It's replaced by a fixed, floor-mounted console on EX-L models. Two covered storage containers are included—the larger of which is big enough to hold 24 CDs. EX and EX-L models gain a folding, removable, dual-level shelf in the cargo bay for added storage options. XM Satellite Radio is standard on the EX-L.

Optional Equipment

Honda's Real Time four-wheel-drive system is available on all trim levels. A GPS navigation system with a large, six-and-a-half-inch screen, voice recognition and rearview camera function is offered on EX-L models. The navigation system also includes an upgraded audio system, with 270 watts of power, a six-disc, center console CD changer, seven speakers (including subwoofer) and a digital audio card reader.

Under the Hood

The CR-V's drivetrain has been refined and simplified for 2007. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine makes 166 horsepower (10 more than the last generation) and delivers its 161 pound-feet of torque across a wider power band than previously. The four-cylinder engine is linked exclusively to a five-speed automatic transmission. Dropping the five-speed manual transmission—formerly standard equipment on the CR-V—may be lamented by mileage maximizers, but Honda says that the demand for stick-shift CR-Vs among buyers has been low (only three percent) and dropping.

2.4-liter in-line 4
166 horsepower @ 5800 rpm
161 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4200 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 23/30 (2WD), 22/28 (4WD)

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2007 Honda CR-V Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating

8.7

Out of 10

Based on 547 Ratings for the 2007 - 2011 models.

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Value

8.9/10

Quality

8.9/10
Reliability

9.2/10

Performance

8.6/10
Comfort

8.6/10

Styling

8.8/10

Great Car for Mountain driving! Love it!

By Melody (CA) on Wednesday, June 12, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 40,000

10 10.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Hill Assist, AWD, Comfortable, Storage Capacity"

Cons: "Push Break, no fog lights"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I love this car, I live in the snow and it is just what I needed. I have not had any problems with it and the AWD works great in the snow and ice. Just take it slow. The mileage is pretty good, because I have to go up and down the hill the mileage isn't as good as I wanted. But I am not complaining, the car is comfortable and has plenty of pick up and go!"

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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Perfect family car!

By Katie (MI) on Tuesday, May 28, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 54,000

10 10.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 7/10
Comfort: 7/10

Pros: "Great body style, sporty!"

Cons: "Uncomfortable back seat"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I love the CRV! It has great space, nice features, decent gas mileage. I have a dog gate in the back and carry my two bernese mountain dogs with me, along with having the ability to have my son and husband in the car, and two other passengers if I wanted. It does not have a lot of the bells and whistles, but I like that everything is simple and it has what you need for a comfortable ride."

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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Love it

By MyHonda (TX) on Sunday, May 26, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 58,000

10 9.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Reliability: 9/10
Quality: 8/10
Performance: 9/10
Styling: 9/10
Comfort: 9/10

Pros: "Reliability, comfort, economy, audio"

Cons: "Can't think of any."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"My previous vehicle was a 1993 Honda Accord with 186,000 miles which I bought used at 150,000 miles. Soon after I got it, most features quit working: power windows, windshield washer fluid (kinked line that could not be fixed), interior lights, etc. For almost 5 years I could not go to a drive-thru. Otherwise, a few major repairs at first and then nothing more than regular maintenance until July 2011 when several things went at once. I hated to get a car payment after years without one, but I LOVE THIS CAR. After almost two years, absolutely no repair bills and only regular maintenance."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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good car

By kschou (NY) on Monday, May 20, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 99,500

10 8.0

overall rating 8 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Reliability: 8/10
Quality: 8/10
Performance: 8/10
Styling: 8/10
Comfort: 8/10

Cons: "Don't like arm rest"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"good car for the price. Not a lot of bells and whistles to go wrong. I'm getting a new one and giving old one to my son who has my old cr-v with 200000 miles on it"

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Very disappointed in this vehicle.

By Sue (OH) on Tuesday, April 09, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 13,643

10 5.0

overall rating 5 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 5/10
Value: 5/10
Reliability: 1/10
Quality: 2/10
Performance: 1/10
Styling: 9/10
Comfort: 5/10

Pros: "Love the color and design of exterior."

Cons: "Engine "surges" and not a comfortable ride."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"Have owned Hondas for many years. This CRV is not up to the Honda standards. The dealership continues to tell me that the "issues" I am having are "Within NORMAL limits." My lease will expire in 12 months and 21 days. I can't wait to hand over the keys."

2 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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Love my CRV!

By Sherry5582 (NY) on Saturday, April 06, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 48,000

10 10.0

overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 9/10
Comfort: 9/10

Pros: "Lots of room, comfortable, easy to drive"

Cons: "hatchback-road noise"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I love my CRV. There are only two things that I dislike about it. One is the way the hatchback opens, because if it is raining or snowing, roads are wet, etc. water drips down on you. You have to stand back and wait for the dripping to stop before getting in the back. And there is a lot of road noise. Maybe the new 2013 style addresses the hatchback drip issues."

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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