2001 Honda CR-V LX review from North America
"It's a Honda, what more can you say!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Have not had any problem with this vehicle. It starts and runs faithfully.
I have found the speedometer to be slow. Have had a GPS running and at an indicated 100 kph the vehicle is actually only travelling 93 kph. While this helps in the speeding ticket department it is a bit annoying.
Also the 5 speed is low geared and I think a higher 5th gear would go a long way to a better cruising rpm and lowering of engine noise at highway speed. The strong engine could handle it I am sure.
General comments?
This is a great little Utility vehicle. With the all wheel drive our winter ice and snow are just another road surface which it handles easily.
This is not the type of vehicle that you would do any serious off road driving on, but will easily pull its own weight on back country roads and trails.
The CRV is peppy and takes on city or highway traffic with ease.
As noted by others road noise is a factor and engine noise noticeable after 100 kph (60 mph)
Overall it is a Honda, it is clean, simple, efficient, and reliable. It is all that you expect and more.
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| An EXTREMELY reliable, fuel efficient, head turning car! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 85000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Plymouth Grand Voyager |
| Date of Entry | 7th February, 2006 |