| The third generation Honda CR-V was | | | | satellite radio, heated seats, multiple power |
| completely redesigned for 2007 and targets | | | | outlets, tilt and cruise and an outside |
| the women with children. Built on the highly | | | | temperature gauge. |
| esteemed Civic platform the small SUV is made | | | | |
| even more practical and economical. It has | | | | The third generation Honda CR-V lacks the V6 |
| retained and further improved the numerous | | | | but its 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine gain |
| features that make it an ideal vehicle for | | | | additional power that reach 166 horsepower |
| hauling groceries and baby errands. | | | | with 161lb-ft of torque which is controlled |
| | | | by a responsive 5-speed automatic |
| The rear doors open to a full 90 degrees that | | | | transmission with grade logic control which |
| makes access to the back seats easier. In the | | | | can be further enhance by the addition of a |
| rear, the side opening tailgate was not | | | | performance Honda part. |
| included in this year's model instead a more | | | | |
| convenient overhead unit was built. | | | | The limited power is traded off for EPA |
| | | | mileage estimates of 22 mpg for city and 28 |
| And since the third generation Honda CR-V | | | | mpg for highway. |
| targets the women market, it was given a | | | | |
| softer and more tasteful look which was | | | | In addition, the EX-L 4WD has power that |
| accomplished with smoother shapes and a | | | | flows through all four wheels especially to |
| sloping rear end that is complimented by body | | | | the front but reroutes to the rear once loss |
| colored trim, 17-inch alloy wheels and | | | | of traction occurs. The strut-based front and |
| privacy glass equipped on the top-of-the-line | | | | multi-link rear suspension increase the |
| 4WD EX-L model. | | | | responsiveness and driving handling while the |
| | | | four wheel disc brakes with electronic brake |
| The interior is also loaded with useful and | | | | distribution together with the variable |
| practical features such as the foldable, | | | | assist rack and pinion steering, a drive by |
| removable shelf in the 35.7 cubic foot cargo | | | | wire throttle and front and rear stabilizer |
| hull, fold-flat second-row seating, a | | | | bars support the starts and stops. |
| conversation or toddler check mirror, a | | | | |
| folding center tray and lots of storage | | | | The third-generation Honda CR-V is also |
| compartments and cup holders for the driver | | | | loaded with standard safety features such as |
| and the little occupants. The look and feel | | | | ABS, a tire-pressure monitoring system, brake |
| of the materials as well as the controls is | | | | assist, front side and curtain airbags, |
| unique and sophisticated. | | | | active head restraints, side impact door |
| | | | beams, front and rear crumple zones and |
| Other features include a NAV system with a | | | | remote entry with a theft deterrent system |
| rearview camera, leather trimmed seats and | | | | that is aside from its strong warranty |
| steering wheel, a crisp sounding stereo with | | | | schedule. |
| pretty stout sub woofer, MP3 jack and | | | | |