![]() ![]() ![]() In our experience, some CVTs can seem odd in the way they change and adjust the engine's rpm compared to traditional automatics. In short, the CR-V continues to provide a satisfying blend of respectable ride comfort and secure handling. There's also less noise at speed this year due to improved insulation, but we already praised last year's CR-V for its relatively quiet cabin, and the improvement for 2015 is subtle. While the CR-V isn't exactly a sporty crossover, it does have a very smooth ride and the suspension soaks up many of the bumps along the way. The 2015 Honda CR-V features revised suspension tuning across the line, as well as wider wheels (by half an inch) on the EX and above. The IIHS also tested the CR-V's optional frontal collision warning and mitigation system and gave it a top rating of "Superior."ĭuring Edmunds performance testing, an all-wheel-drive 2015 Honda CR-V came to a stop from 60 mph in 119 feet, which is a few feet shorter than average for the class. It also earned a "Good" score for the side impact, roof strength and whiplash protection (head restraints and seats) tests. During Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing, the 2015 Honda CR-V received the highest possible rating of "Good" in the small-overlap and moderate-overlap frontal-offset impact tests. In government crash tests, the 2015 CR-V earned four out of five possible stars for overall crash protection, with four stars for frontal crash protection and five stars for side crash protection. The Touring boasts a lane departure warning system and a forward collision warning and mitigation system that's able to distinguish between vehicles and pedestrians (and warn the driver accordingly) as well as apply automatic braking intervention to reduce the severity of a collision. The LaneWatch blind spot monitoring system (featuring a camera of its own that displays passenger-side blind spot activity on the 7-inch touchscreen) is standard on all but the LX. The 2015 Honda CR-V comes standard with antilock brakes, stability and traction control, front seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and a rearview camera. But for a great many households, this Honda, which earns a top spot in our 2015 SUV Buying Guide as well as an "A" overall rating, will hold more overall appeal than the alternatives. The Escape also offers an engine upgrade if you want more power, as do the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, the 2015 Jeep Cherokee and the 2015 Subaru Forester. ![]() ![]() If you want something with a little more personality, we recommend the athletic-handling 2015 Ford Escape or 2015 Mazda CX-5. The 2015 Toyota RAV4 is also excellent at meeting the needs of crossover shoppers. Of course, Honda isn't the only company fielding a highly popular small crossover. Low ownership costs and high resale value further bolster the CR-V's credentials. The CR-V practically invented the genre with its high driving position and carlike handling, and the current model adds a particularly spacious backseat and cargo hold to the mix, the latter enhanced by a nifty spring-loaded mechanism that folds each rear seat at the pull of a lever. Still, this Honda's appeal lies largely in what was already there. There's also a top-of-the-line Touring trim, which comes with extra luxuries and advanced safety systems. On the outside, Honda has added LED running lights and new front and rear fascias, while the interior benefits from extended touchscreen availability, mildly improved materials and a more traditional center console design. With an EPA-estimated 29 mpg combined with front-wheel drive, the 2015 CR-V is 3 mpg better than last year's model and among the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid crossovers on the market. The result is a little more torque and a lot more fuel efficiency. The headline this year is the CR-V's revised 2.4-liter engine that's paired with a CVT (essentially, the engine/transmission combo you get in the Accord). The juice, in other words, is smoother and sweeter than ever. The CR-V appeals because it's a product you can count on year after year.Īs it happens, the CR-V has been refreshed for 2015, offering more mpg, fresh features and even a few styling tweaks. Sure, there are enticing beverage alternatives - maybe there's even an impartial, -like o.j.-reviewing Web site out there that trumpets their virtues - but a whole lot of people still go with this tried-and-true juice. Now, don't assume we're being disparaging here. The 2015 Honda CR-V is kind of like a carton of Tropicana orange juice. ![]()
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