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July 30, 2011 | 
Author Introduction The CR-V has been a success for Honda since the first version came out in 1996, and the current, third-generation model that debuted in 2007 is the bestselling SUV in America.
The interior is straightforward and comfortable, and the rear seats fold flat. There are three trim levels: LX, EX, and EX-L. All three come with a 166-hp, 2.4-liter four and a five-speed automatic transmission. Buyers can opt for front- or all-wheel drive.
Although no one is going to call the CR-V fun to drive, it does handle predictably and is nicely responsive, with accurate steering and a serene ride. The CR-V is the ultimate suburban runabout. You might wonder why Honda doesn’t offer a V-6 and a third row, as does one of its main competitors, the
, but Honda didn’t see a need to alter the winning formula of the first generation in the name of increased girth and diminished efficiency.
Verdict On the one hand, critics might say the unibody CR-V lacks some of the cargo room of big, traditional body-on-frame SUVs such as the
and that the frugal four-cylinder engine lacks the punch of something larger. On the other hand, the CR-V’s just-right size and good fuel economy are largely what attract legions of buyers. The CR-V placed second behind the excellent RAV4 in our most recent comparison test of cute utes—which included a whopping
nine vehicles—in a virtual dead heat that saw only the anywhere close to the two leaders.
What’s New for 2009 Nothing—the CR-V was redesigned for 2007.
Highlights and Recommendations The LX comes fairly well equipped, and it should be enough for most buyers. The main additions to the EX are dress-up items such as a chrome grille and rear privacy glass and luxury touches such as a premium sound system and dual-zone automatic climate control. If you want leather or a navigation system, you’ll have to go all the way up to the EX-L, but that model isn’t cheap, as it closes in on $30,000.
All-wheel drive only sacrifices 1 mpg on the EPA highway rating and nothing on the city loop, but the front-wheel-drive version will have plenty of traction for almost any on-road driving situation. Even with all-wheel drive, the CR-V is not made for off-roading, unless you count pulling up next to the soccer field.
Safety All safety items on the CR-V are standard across all three models. That list includes front, front side, and curtain airbags, active head restraints, ABS with panic brake assist, and stability control.
Article source: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/08q3/2009_honda_cr-v-review
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All motorists, especially those having a hard time deciding on which type of car insurance they will most likely benefit from; please be informed that not all packages is what it seems to be. When availing of a Fully Comprehensive Car Insurance Coverage, the terms about the policy should be discussed properly with the provider. This is because it is possible that the scope of this policy may not be that complete at all. Some providers have their own standards on what to and not to include on a policy or to the service that they market.
Normally this kind of package that is offered by different car insurance companies is an upgraded combination of liability and collision coverage. Liability coverage secures the policyholder from hospital expenses and when at fault, includes property-repair expenses needed by the aggrieved party. Collision coverage, on the other hand, insures the policyholder from the costs for repairing or even replacing his/her damaged or wrecked car.
As discussed earlier, aside from having the same coverage with liability and collision package, Fully Comprehensive Car Insurance Coverage is also an upgraded version of the two. This means that it does even more. In this package, damages that are incurred by the policy holder’s property other than collision is also covered in the upgraded version of the policy. For example, if a policy holder’s car is burned or vandalized it will still be covered by this auto insurance policy.
Quite an irresistible advantage, isn’t it? Availing for it means not just having two policies rolled into one, but rather having a package with two separate policies plus more. But again as mentioned earlier, one should discuss first with the provider about the terms and conditions that are included in the package. Remember that opting for Fully Comprehensive Car Insurance Coverage will cost a policy holder much but can also fully protect a motorist on or off the road.
So if you are looking for cheap car insurance, Fully Comprehensive Car Insurance just isn’t one. But if you are not that bothered with spending more for the price of good quality, in this case good protection, then don’t hesitate to purchase it. While those who are trying to look for an insurance that will fit to their budget; keep in mind that sometimes, bigger expenses are at stake when one is not properly protected. Things that come cheap usually have their downfalls.
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