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Honda CR-V Enough Power?

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#6 of 39 Re: Honda CRV Enough Power? [lzc] by ruturajp

Feb 06, 2009 (1:48 pm)

Replying to: lzc (Feb 06, 2009 9:20 am)
Thats a good point LZC. How much is enough power?
 
I dont need towing. I drive soft.
In my 2001 Accord, i hardly cross 3k rpm and still drive
decently with 4 adults on city roads/highways/merges.
 
Assuming Accord's engine (almost)= CRV's engine
Accord body weight (3100lb) <> CRV's 3500lb
 
So, i was concerned on the power. Will i be reving the engine
too often? or feeling slowed down over weight
 
I have been pulling my hair over CRV (2.3L) v/s RAV4 (v6).
CRV looks nicer. RAV4 is not, but has more practical features (3rd row seat, power, 4wd drive lock)
 
Overall, I think its coming down to 'how OFTEN we need extra power'
 
Test drives, dont help much as much as your valuables experiences on driving
over different terrain, load and speeds.

#7 of 39 Re: Honda CRV Enough Power? [ruturajp] by lzc

Feb 06, 2009 (4:35 pm)

Replying to: ruturajp (Feb 06, 2009 1:48 pm)
I've never felt the CR-V didn't have adequate power. It just doesn't have that extra power than many of us have come to expect and want.
 
While I would buy the CR-V all over again, one shouldn't confuse it with a high-end SUV. The wheelbase is short, which can produce a bouncy ride on rough roads at freeway speeds (and Calif has a bunch). It's high SUV profile and (semi) off-road tires generate more noise than one typically gets from a passenger car when, again, driving at freeway speeds. Last, I opted for leather upholstery. It, like the floor carpets that will show wear in about a week, doesn't look like it's going to last as long as the car.
 
Egads, this all sounds pretty negative. I don't mean to be. I don't expect perfection from a car in the CR-V's price range. Honda has delivered a well-designed, practical, and reliable car that has exceeded my expectations in most areas. My overall gas mileage is 26+ mpg. Good luck.

#8 of 39 Re: Honda CRV Enough Power? [lzc] by ruturajp

Feb 07, 2009 (8:46 am)

Replying to: lzc (Feb 06, 2009 4:35 pm)
You meant the leather seats show wear?
 
I was thinking of EX-L (for leather seats). If i dont go for leather, i am OK with LX too.

#9 of 39 Re: Honda CRV Enough Power? [ruturajp] by ncskibum

Feb 18, 2009 (1:57 pm)

Replying to: ruturajp (Feb 07, 2009 8:46 am)
I bought an 09 EX-L before Thanksgiving, primarily for a family trip where we did not want to take the 05 Corolla. We really like the CRV and I have not noticed a lack of power for any of my driving. Around town, interstate, highways...all seems fine. True that the 4 cyl does not have the fear for your life grip of the 5.3 V8 that I had in my avalanche, but then the CRV gets about twice the mileage.
 
As for the leather, I was foolish and got the cream interior even though I knew better. The seats already show dirt after only 6000 miles, which looks like wear. I think that they will clean ok but won't really know until I try it. I looked at mose of the small SUVs and really liked the overall feel of the CRV.

#10 of 39 Re: Honda CRV Enough Power? [ncskibum] by ruturajp

Feb 18, 2009 (2:08 pm)

Replying to: ncskibum (Feb 18, 2009 1:57 pm)
Thanks for info. I know the 4cyl seems ok, but at times i think thats because its a brand new vehicle.
 
Regarding leather, you mean the color is the problem or the overall quality itself makes it look bad?

#11 of 39 Re: Honda CRV Enough Power? [ruturajp] by ncskibum

Feb 19, 2009 (9:11 am)

Replying to: ruturajp (Feb 18, 2009 2:08 pm)
I am hoping that it is just the color. Still kicking myself for buying that color of interior again.

#12 of 39 IT'S MY 3.5 V6 CRV AND I WANT IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by blufz1

Feb 28, 2009 (8:24 am)

When is Honda going to come to their senses and put the 3.5 V6 in the CRV?? The Rav has one? Why not Honda? Let's do the math. Assume 1k profit per unit. 20,000 V6 CRVs generates $20,000,000 to the bottom line. Now what's wrong with that?

#13 of 39 2001 version of 4 cyl. vs. later 4 cyl models by ohhawk

Feb 28, 2009 (2:49 pm)

My wife currently has the 2001 CRV EX AWD and is considering updating to a 2006-2008 version. Would like to know if the engine in the 2001 is different than the later versions. Would she notice an increase in power in these later versions?
 
Thanks.

#14 of 39 by ruturajp

Mar 01, 2009 (5:31 pm)

2001 crv has 2.0 L engine, while the current one has 2.4L
So, it will have more power.
 
I own Accord 2001 which also has 2.4L engine. Thats why i started this thread as i know that my car is just about ok weighing 3100lb carrying 4 passengers.
 
Current CR-V weighs 3500lb and i am curious to see how good will that be with 2.4L engine.
 
I hear from others reviews that it seems to have just about enough power. But, these are new CRV owners. I think that, 3.0L engine would be perfect.
 
With 2.4L engine, you would rev up when you need more power.
 
This site has the engine specs.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CR-V

#15 of 39 Re: IT'S MY 3.5 V6 CRV AND I WANT IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [blufz1] by blueiedgod

Mar 13, 2009 (1:00 pm)

Replying to: blufz1 (Feb 28, 2009 8:24 am)
When is Honda going to come to their senses and put the 3.5 V6 in the CRV?? The Rav has one? Why not Honda? Let's do the math. Assume 1k profit per unit. 20,000 V6 CRVs generates $20,000,000 to the bottom line. Now what's wrong with that?
 
They won't sell 20,000 units. People buy it because it is fuel efficient.
 
The 05 CR-V I have, chirps tires on 1-2 shifts, any more power from the engine and will just smoke all 4 tires if someone is not careful with the accelerator.
 
Plus, putting V6 in it won' t make it tow more, since it is limited by the Civic frame that it is on.
 
Also, V6 will make it more front heavy.
 
The 3.5 L V6 simply won't fit the engine bay, meaniing honda will have to go back to the 2.7 V6 from the 90's Accords. However, the current 2.4 liter engine makes more power than the 2.7 V6.

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