Honda CR-V 2004–2006 car dimensions: 4635 mm long, 1785 mm wide and 1710 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,542 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The Sport grade has automatic climate control as standard along with cruise control operated by steering wheel switches. Audio system controls are also on the steering wheel. The cabin is spacious with a flat floor on auto models, fascia-mounted handbrake for easy walk-through, and 60/40 split rear seats that slide and recline. Curtain airbags and VSA are standard. No parking sensors, cameras or advanced driver aids are listed as standard.
Boot space is 527 litres with seats up, varying to 628 litres depending on rear seat slide position. With 60/40 seats tumbled forward it reaches 948 litres to the window line, enough for two upright mountain bikes. There is underfloor waterproof storage whose lid doubles as a picnic table.
Braked towing capacity is 1500 kg and unbraked is 600 kg, with trailer nose weight of 100 kg. Payload is 461 kg. The Real Time 4WD system supports light leisure towing and occasional work use on mixed surfaces.
The cabin offers class-leading space with a flat floor on automatic models and easy front-to-rear movement. Soft fine-weave fabric seats have tricot bolsters. Rear seats slide independently in steps and recline up to 45 degrees. front seats fully recline for a resting area. Climate-controlled air conditioning is fitted. An electric tilt/slide glass sunroof with sunshade is standard. Teardrop rear headrests improve visibility. Cupholders, armrests, underfloor waterproof storage and a picnic table add practicality.
2.0 i-VTEC petrol needs 95 RON unleaded. combined fuel use 9.0 l/100 km (manual)
Service interval every 12 months or 12,500 miles
Euro NCAP 4-star adult occupant, 3-star pedestrian
Standard safety: ABS with EBD and brake assist, front and side airbags, curtain airbags, VSA, ISOFIX, three-point belts all round with front pretensioners
The 2.0-litre i-VTEC petrol engine is Euro IV compliant and runs on 95 RON unleaded petrol. Official combined fuel economy is 9.0 l/100 km for the five-speed manual, or 9.3 l/100 km for the four-speed automatic. Real-time fuel consumption is shown on the digital display.
Servicing follows a schedule of every 12 months or 12,500 miles. The monocoque body uses extensively galvanised steel for corrosion resistance.
Euro NCAP awarded four stars for adult occupant protection and three stars for pedestrians, the best 4x4 result at the time. Standard equipment includes ABS with EBD and brake assist, dual front and side airbags plus curtain airbags with rollover sensors, Vehicle Stability Assist, ISOFIX anchors on outer rear seats, and five three-point seatbelts with front pretensioners. Larger 300 mm front ventilated and 305 mm rear discs are fitted with 16-inch wheels.
The car is practical to own with Real Time 4WD that engages only when needed, a 58-litre fuel tank, and versatile seating that tumbles for up to 948 litres of load space. High seating and a tight turning circle suit everyday use.
Length 4635 mm, Width 1785 mm, Height 1710 mm, Wheelbase 2630 mm (CR-V 2004–2006)
Sources: manufacturer data, Honda UK 2005 CR-V brochure, 4635 mm on Sport and Executive), width, 1554 L to the roof seats down on Sport), fuel tank.