2013 Honda CR-V | OpenRoad Honda

Car details	2013 Honda CR-V 2WD 5dr LX	Year Make Model Trim	Year Make Model Trim
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Overview
Base MSRP To ensure the most competitive price, including manufacturer and dealer rebates, trade-in and financing programs, please contact us. This price excludes destination delivery fees and government taxes. ?	$25,990.00
EPA Classification	Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City	9.0 (2012) L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy	6.4 (2012) L/100 km
Engine Type	Gas I4
Displacement	2.4L/144
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	185 @ 7000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	163 @ 4400
Passenger Capacity	5
Warranty	Basic: 3 Years / 60,000 km Drivetrain: 5 Years / 100,000 km Roadside Assistance: 3 Years / Unlimited km Corrosion (Rust-Through): 5 Years / Unlimited km Corrosion: 3 Years / Unlimited km

Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification	Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year	3588 (2012)
EnerGuide Estimate City	31.39 UK-MPG
EnerGuide Estimate Hwy	44.14 UK-MPG
Powertrain
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City	9.0 (2012) L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy	6.4 (2012) L/100 km
Cruising Range - City	1515.02 mi
Cruising Range - Hwy	2130.50 mi
Engine Order Code	N/A
Engine Type	Gas I4
Displacement	2.4L/144
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	185 @ 7000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	163 @ 4400
Trans Order Code	N/A
Trans Type	5
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again	N/A
First Gear Ratio (:1)	2.786
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.614
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.082
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.773
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.566
Reverse Ratio (:1)	2.000
Clutch Size	N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	4.44
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High	N/A
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low	N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity	7.0 qts
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity	5
Passenger Volume	104.1 ft³
Front Head Room	39.9 in
Front Leg Room	41.3 in
Front Shoulder Room	58.6 in
Front Hip Room	54.5 in
Second Head Room	38.6 in
Second Leg Room	38.3 in
Second Shoulder Room	56.4 in
Second Hip Room	53.1 in
Wheelbase	103.1 in
Length, Overall	178.3 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	71.7 in
Height, Overall	64.7 in
Track Width, Front	61.5 in
Track Width, Rear	61.5 in
Min Ground Clearance	6.3 in
Rear Door Opening Height	N/A
Rear Door Opening Width	N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2	N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3	N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height	N/A
Liftover Height	N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1	70.9 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2	37.2 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3	N/A
Chassis
Base Curb Weight	3305 lbs
Curb Weight - Front	N/A
Curb Weight - Rear	N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	1500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	150 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity	N/A
Suspension Type - Front	MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear	Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front	N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear	N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front	0.8 in
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear	0.7 in
Front Tire Order Code	N/A
Rear Tire Order Code	N/A
Spare Tire Order Code	N/A
Front Tire Size	P215/70R16
Rear Tire Size	P215/70R16
Spare Tire Size	N/A
Front Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size	Compact in
Front Wheel Material	Steel
Rear Wheel Material	Steel
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Steering Type	Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	16.66
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	3.2
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	37.0 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A
Brake Type	Pwr
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.8 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	12.0 x -TBD- in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	N/A
Rear Drum Diam x Width	N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	58.0 L
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A
Curb Weight	N/A
Total Option Weight	0.00 lbs

Mechanical
2.4L DOHC 16-valve i-VTEC I4 engine	Standard
Drive-by-wire throttle	Standard
Eco Assist system	Standard
5-speed automatic transmission w/grade logic control system, lock-up torque converter	Standard
Front wheel drive	Standard
MacPherson strut front suspension	Standard
Multi-link rear suspension	Standard
Front/rear stabilizer bars	Standard
Motion-adaptive electric pwr rack & pinion steering	Standard
Pwr front ventilated/rear solid disc brakes	Standard

Exterior
16" x 6.5" styled steel wheels	Standard
P215/70R16 all-season tires	Standard
Compact spare tire	Standard
Tailgate spoiler	Standard
Front & rear splash guards	Standard
Auto-off headlights	Standard
Black heated folding pwr mirrors -inc: expanded view driver mirror	Standard
Privacy-tinted glass	Standard
Intermittent windshield wipers	Standard
Rear intermittent wiper w/washer	Standard
Black door handles	Standard

Interior
Cloth heated front bucket seats -inc: driver manual height adjustment, active head restraints	Standard
60/40 split sliding fold & tumble forward rear seats -inc: centre pass-through	Standard
Fold-down rear seat centre armrest	Standard
Centre console	Standard
Front & rear floor mats	Standard
Tilt & telescoping steering column	Standard
Cruise/audio/Bluetooth/i-MID steering wheel controls	Standard
Intelligent multi-info display (i-MID)	Standard
Digital trip meter	Standard
Average fuel consumption indicator	Standard
Outside temp indicator	Standard
Maintenance Minder system	Standard
Compass	Standard
Pwr windows w/driver auto-up/down	Standard
Pwr door locks	Standard
Remote entry system	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
Remote fuel filler door release	Standard
Immobilizer theft-deterrent system	Standard
Air conditioning w/air-filtration system	Standard
Rear seat heater ducts	Standard
Rear window defroster	Standard
12V pwr outlets	Standard
(8) beverage holders -inc: (2) in front console, (1) in each door, (2) integrated in rear centre armrest	Standard
Conversation mirror w/sunglasses holder	Standard
Driver & front passenger vanity mirrors	Standard
Map lights	Standard
Door-pocket storage bins	Standard
(4) cargo tie-down hooks	Standard
160-watt AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc: (4) speakers, WMA/MP3 playback, aux input jack, USB input jack, speed-sensitive volume control	Standard
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink -inc: audio streaming, SMS text messaging	Standard

Safety
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD)	Standard
Brake assist	Standard
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) w/traction control	Standard
Hill start assist	Standard
Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure	Standard
Dual-stage, multi-threshold front airbags	Standard
Front side-impact airbags w/passenger-side occupant position detection system	Standard
Front/rear side curtain airbags w/roll-over sensor	Standard
Multi-angle rearview camera	Standard
Front 3-point height adjustable seat belts -inc: pretensioners	Standard
(3) rear 3-point seat belts	Standard
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)	Standard
Child-proof rear door locks	Standard
Tire pressure monitoring system	Standard

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Expert Review

2013 Honda CR-V LX AWD Road Test Review

Expert Car Review by: Simon Hill | January 13th, 2013

The lack of changes for 2013 should prove perfectly okay with consumers, because unlike the Civic - which was also redesigned for 2012 and immediately updated for 2013 due to criticism of its lacklustre interior and too-tame styling revisions - when Honda redesigned the CR-V they pretty much got it right the first time. The basic underpinnings of the fourth-generation CR-V are the same as the well-proven previous generation model: the 2.4-litre 4-cylinder engine and 5-speed automatic transmission carried over with a few tweaks to gain a bit more power (185 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque, v...

2013 Honda CR-V The lack of changes for 2013 should prove perfectly okay with consumers, because unlike the Civic - which was also redesigned for 2012 and immediately updated for 2013 due to criticism of its lacklustre interior and too-tame styling revisions - when Honda redesigned the CR-V they pretty much got it right the first time.

The basic underpinnings of the fourth-generation CR-V are the same as the well-proven previous generation model: the 2.4-litre 4-cylinder engine and 5-speed automatic transmission carried over with a few tweaks to gain a bit more power (185 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque, versus 180 horsepower in

Photo: Simon Hill, Canadian Auto Press

the previous-generation iteration), and the wheelbase and width remained the same. What Honda clearly worked on was carefully improving the vehicle's packaging and family-friendly features, and it's this attention to detail that makes the CR-V a winner with the motoring public.

The bodywork of the fourth-generation CR-V was trimmed and streamlined for greater efficiency (it's about 2.5 centimetres shorter and lower), yet the interior space was actually improved - a neat trick that Honda accomplished by lowering the cargo floor and moving the windshield forward (a side benefit of this is that you can see more of the hood, so there's less "hidden" front end to contend with when maneuvering in tight quarters). The improved aerodynamics and weight savings allow slightly improved fuel economy compared to the third-gen model, with city/highway ratings of 9.0 / 6.4 L/100km in 2WD trim and 9.2 / 6.6 L/100km in 4WD trim.

To make the increased cabin space

easier to use Honda designed clever folding rear seats that, with a single tug of a lever in the cargo compartment or a handy pull-tab by the rear door, automatically pop the seat squab up, flip the headrest downward and fold the seatback forward in one smooth motion to make a perfectly flat cargo floor. I've long complained about rear seats that require you to fold or remove the headrest (or move the front seat forward) before you can actually fold the seat flat, because it negates the convenience of having an actuating lever in the cargo compartment. Honda is the first manufacturer I'm aware of to tackle this annoyance in a comprehensive manner, and it makes all the difference when approaching the car with, for instance, a pair of skis on your shoulder or a couple of 2x4s in your arms that need loading in the back.

Up front, the fourth-generation CR-V has comfortably accommodating front seats and a redesigned dash the does away with the blocky sport-utilitarian look of the previous generation CR-V, opting for a more streamlined car-like appearance,

with a sweeping curve across its lower portion and a standard built-in colour multi-information display above the centre stack. Like the new Accord I drove recently, the third-gen CR-V's two-dial instrument cluster has been replaced for the fourth generation with a compact three-dial cluster that groups the fuel and temperature gauges into a single semi-circular dial and includes glowing semi-circles around the speedometer that change from green to white depending on how economically (or not) you are driving.

My test vehicle was all-wheel drive equipped (a $2,150 upgrade compared to the 2WD LX) and nature cooperated to help me test this feature by dumping a foot of slippery wet snow on my hilly neighbourhood the day after I picked the CR-V up. The all-wheel drive system was changed for the fourth-generation CR-V and it is noticeably better on the road. It still uses a multiplate clutch to transfer power to the rear wheels, but the old dual-pump hydraulic

control - which only delivered power to the rear wheels when the front wheels started spinning - has been replaced by an electronic controller. This not only saves a bunch of weight and complexity, but allows for much quicker delivery of power to the rear wheels. It also allows the system to adjust for conditions, and feed power to the rear wheels even before the front wheels start spinning, such as when launching on a hill. On the road, this gives the fourth-gen AWD CR-V a more confident feel in marginal conditions than the third generation version was able to muster.

In normal conditions the CR-V feels, well, entirely normal. The steering is accurate and well weighted and the CR-V accelerates, corners and stops in a competent and drama-free fashion, leaving nothing to either complain about or get particularly excited about.

Feature-wise, Honda has kitted the CR-V out nicely even in base LX trim,

and has also trimmed prices slightly compared to what they were for the third-gen model. The LX starts at $27,630 including destination charges (or $29,780 for the AWD version) and comes with all the expected conveniences such as air conditioning, power locks and windows, remote entry, 160-watt four-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio with USB interface, heated front seats and easy-fold rear seats. It also includes several features normally associated with higher trim levels, including heated side mirrors, Bluetooth phone connectivity and audio streaming, backup camera and SMS text messaging capability.

Stepping up, the EX is listed at $30,580 (including destination) with 2WD or $32,680 with AWD, and adds dual-zone automatic climate control, power moonroof, security system, automatic headlights, seatback pockets, variable intermittent wipers, retractable cargo cover, an upgraded 6-speaker audio system, fog lights and alloy

wheels (the LX makes do with steel wheels).

The EX-L lists for $34,480 (destination in) and comes complete with AWD, adding to the EX equipment with leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, upgraded 360-watt seven-speaker audio system, XM satellite radio and woodgrain dash trim. Finally, at the top of the range, the Touring lists for $36,780 (destination in) and includes everything in the EX-L plus a navigation system, auto-dimming rearview mirror and roof rails.

What's distinctly missing from all these equipment lists is any sort of engine upgrade option. After all, for those wanting a bit more power, a slightly bigger (or turbocharged?) 4-cylinder might be a nice option even if there's no room under the hood for a V6. More to the point, the Europeans can get their CR-Vs with a choice of gas or diesel engine, and 5-speed

automatic or 6-speed manual transmission - wouldn't that be a nice pair of alternatives to have on this side of the pond?

Still, the 2.4-litre 4-cylinder and automatic transmission that come standard here provide a nice middle-of-the-road solution with a good blend of performance and economy that satisfies the needs of most compact crossover buyers. With the CR-V's top-tier packaging, long list of standard features, available AWD and continuing record of reliability, this should ensure that it remains competitive against other compact crossovers such as the Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage and Mazda CX-5.

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