TO THE POINTWhat’s New? Totally redesigned with a new body, new chassis, more power, and added refinement Selling Points: Comfortable ride, improved interior layout, cargo capacity, fuel economy, value Deal Breakers: Lack of engine power, lack of manual or sport-mode transmission
FAQs The 2007 Honda CR-V, expected to achieve top-notch crash-test ratings, will see some models built in the U.S. and beats new rivals like the Mazda CX-7 on the fuel economy and cargo room fronts, though it loses the horsepower race.
How does the 2007 Honda CR-V compare to the 2007 Mazda CX-7?
Both are priced from the low $20,000s, though tacking on options can carry the Mazda CX-7 beyond the CR-V’s estimated $28,000 price ceiling. The Mazda uses a turbocharged engine to add 80 horsepower and nearly 100 extra lb.-ft. of torque, though it subsequently lags in fuel economy and requires premium petrol. Cargo capacity is markedly less in the CX-7, though its 2,000-lb. tow capacity allows it to tug 500 pounds more than the Honda CR-V.
How much of the Honda CR-V is shared with the similar 2007 Acura RDX?
Honda officials are a bit tight-lipped about the details, but they did tell us that despite the visual similarities, the Honda CR-V and Acura RDX share only about seven percent of their parts. The dimensions are largely different, and the underpinnings and powertrains are unique. Surprisingly, the Honda Civic actually shares more with the 2007 CR-V at roughly nine percent.
Is the 2007 Honda CR-V a safe vehicle?
Crash test scores have yet to be released at this writing, though Honda anticipates a five-star score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Standard safety equipment includes front-side and side-curtain airbags, the ACE body structure, active headrests, and more.
