Honda CR-V 2015–2018 car dimensions: 4605 mm long, 1820 mm wide and 1685 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,545 kg. Braked towing is 1,700 kg.
The S grade cabin has dual-zone automatic climate control and cruise control with speed limiter as standard. It uses a basic CD tuner with four speakers, USB/iPod input and i-MID display rather than a touchscreen. City-Brake Active System provides low-speed automatic emergency braking on every car. Parking sensors, reversing camera, Honda CONNECT touchscreen, blind spot warning and lane keep assist arrive only on higher grades or as options.
Boot space is 589 litres with the rear seats up. The 60/40 one-motion Magic Seats fold flat to give 1669 litres (or 1648 litres with a full-size spare), creating a long flat load floor that takes bikes or golf clubs easily.
S grade models (1.6 i-DTEC 120 PS 2WD or 2.0 i-VTEC 2WD) have a braked towing limit of 1700 kg and unbraked limit of 600 kg. Trailer Stability Assist is standard. A genuine tow bar (fixed, detachable or retractable) is an accessory with 100 kg nose weight. Payload varies by engine and options between roughly 445 kg and 555 kg.
The cabin is spacious with a quiet, refined and relaxed feel. Soft-touch materials cover the door panels and dashboard. Seat fabrics include options up to full leather. Driver power lumbar support is available, with passenger lumbar and power driver seat plus memory on higher grades. Dual-zone climate control and a sliding front armrest add everyday ease. One-motion 60/40 rear seats fold flat for flexible load space.
1.6 i-DTEC diesel returns as low as 4.9 l/100 km combined
2.0 i-VTEC petrol around 7.2-7.7 l/100 km combined
Service interval 12,500 miles or 12 months
Euro NCAP 5-star rating
City-Brake Active System standard from Comfort grade
Standard airbags, VSA, ABS, EBD and hill start assist
Fuel economy is strong on the 1.6 i-DTEC diesels, with the 160 PS version achieving 4.9 l/100 km combined on manual and low CO2 from 129 g/km. The 120 PS 2WD diesel is even more frugal. Petrol 2.0 i-VTEC figures sit higher at roughly 7 l/100 km combined depending on drive and gearbox. ECON mode helps stretch range further in real driving.
Servicing follows a 12,500-mile or 12-month schedule, whichever comes first. Honda service plans cover the scheduled work with genuine parts. Regular oil and filter changes keep the Earth Dreams engines reliable over high mileages.
Safety starts with a 5-star Euro NCAP score carried from the previous test. City-Brake Active System is standard from the Comfort grade and works at low speeds. Full airbag set, VSA stability control, ABS with EBD, brake assist, trailer stability assist and hill start assist come on every model. Honda SENSING with i-ACC, CMBS and lane keep is optional or fitted on higher EX grades.
Keeping the car is straightforward. The Real Time 4WD system engages only when needed so it does not hurt economy on dry roads. One-motion rear seats and large boot make daily use simple. Quiet cabin measures and solid build support long-term ownership with low fuss.
Length 4605 mm, Width 1820 mm, Height 1685 mm, Wheelbase 2630 mm (CR-V 2015–2018)
Sources: manufacturer data, Honda UK brochure CAR-CRV-0315 , S 1.6 i-DTEC manual 2WD, Honda Motor Europe press kit, 19 January 2015, confirms length.