Honda CR-V 1.6 I-Dtec Sr 5Dr 2Wd [dasp] Diesel Estate

Specification

Body Glass
Rain sensor
Rear wiper
Privacy glass
Electric front windows/one touch facility
Electric rear windows + one touch facility
Brakes
ABS/EBD
Brake assist
Hill start assist
Trailer stability assist
Chassis/Suspension
Vehicle stability assist
Communication
Bluetooth hands free telephone connection
Driver Aids
Cruise control
Electric power steering
Rear view camera
Lane departure warning system
Speed limiter
Front and rear parking sensors
Forward collision warning
Traffic sign recognition
Driver Information
Service interval indicator
BLIS (Blind spot information system)
Intelligent multi info display
Connect Navigation with 7" touchscreen, Digital Radio, Radio/CD/Mp3, Aha app integration, internet browsing
Driving Mirrors
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Door mirrors tilt when reversing
Electrically retractable door mirrors
Aspheric door mirrors
Embellishment Trims
Brushed alloy inlays
Entertainment
6 speakers
Steering wheel mounted controls
Subwoofer
USB/iPod connection
Exterior Body Features
Body colour door handles
Body colour bumpers
Chrome rear garnish
Shark fin roof aerial
Body colour roof rails
Exterior Lights
Front fog lights
HID Headlights
Headlight washers
Daytime running lights
Cornering light
Welcome home function
Automatic headlights with dusk sensor
High beam assist
Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
Rear air vents
Dual zone automatic climate control
Interior Features
Front centre armrest
Rear centre armrest
Tonneau cover
Illuminated glovebox
Accessory sockets
Chrome interior door handles
Cargo hooks
Leather/Alcantara upholstery
Leather steering wheel and gear knob
Tilt/telescopic adjust steering wheel
Sunglasses holder
Rear seat conversation mirror
Interior Lights
Courtesy lights
Front map lights
Boot light
Illuminated ignition switch
Ambient interior lighting
Footwell ambient lighting
Safety
Front side airbags
Seatbelt warning
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Front and rear curtain airbags
Dual front SRS airbags
5 x 3 point seatbelts
Anti-whiplash front headrests
Deflation detection system
City safety braking system
Seats
Heated front seats
Rear headrests
Height adjustable driver's seat
Driver's electric adjustable lumbar support
Isofix child seat preparation
Front seatback pocket
Front passenger seat height adjust
60/40 split folding rear seat
Electric lumbar adjustment on passenger's seat
Security
Immobiliser
Ultrasonic alarm
Security alarm
Honda super locks
Remote central locking with 2 remote folding keys
Vanity Mirrors
Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Wheels - Spare
Temporary spare wheel

The specification listed for this vehicle was standard when purchased new. The actual specification may vary, for confirmation, please contact our sales department.

Ten Second Review

A Honda SUV with a small and efficient diesel engine? It doesn't seem the likeliest thing but here it is; the CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC. The fourth generation CR-V is proving popular with British buyers and a lightweight diesel that can emit as little as 115g/km could prove even more popular still. There's now the option of a pokier 160PS unit with AWD too.

Background

Let's face it, diesel was a dirty word for a long time at Honda. Initially, the brand was convinced that variable valve timing and petrol engines were a combination that was too good to ignore. But people still wanted the economy of diesel, especially those looking at the company's compact SUV CR-V 'soft-roader'. Rather grudgingly, the Japanese maker inserted a 2.2-litre diesel into this model's line-up, but this engine was never clean, economical or refined enough to really cut the mustard. It's only in recent years that Honda has belatedly got with the program. Still, this being Honda, when the corporate brain power is put to work in a committed fashion, the results can be very special indeed. We saw the results of this thinking shortly after the current fourth generation CR-V arrived on the market with the introduction of the 1.6-litre i-DTEC unit in 120PS form for CR-V buyers. It was - and still is - perfect for this car, clean, economical and with just the right power and torque figures. Unfortunately though, you couldn't have it with the auto gearbox and 4WD options that many customers wanted, these at the launch of the MK model still provided by the thirsty, dirty old 2.2-litre i-DTEC unit. When the time came to substantially improve this generation CR-V in early 2015, Honda moved o rectify this oversight. Out went the older engine and in its place, for buyers needing all-wheel traction and the option of a self-shifter, came the option of a pokier 160PS version of the 1.6 i-DTEC unit. So, there's a straight choice now if you want to fuel this car from the black pump: 120PS and 2WD. Or 160PS and 4WD. How does it all stack up? Let's find out.

Driving Experience

If you've got a nagging feeling of deja vu about the 120PS version of this engine, it's because it's already available plugged into the front of a Civic and very good it is too. True, the output doesn't sound a lot to move such a sizeable vehicle but perhaps more relevant is a torque figure of 300Nm which should be more than adequate to get the job done. This entry-level diesel comes only with 2WD in this car and makes 62mph from rest in 11.2s en route to 113mph. You can't have an automatic gearbox at this level. Previously, that 120PS i-DTEC 1.6 powerplant slotted into the CR-V range below a more powerful 2.2-litre 150PS diesel unit that was set aside for 4WD variants. That bigger engine though, simply couldn't pull its weight when it came to efficiency, so Honda has replaced it with a 160PS version of the 1.6 we're looking at here. This pokier unit comes only with 4WD and a decent slug of pulling power - 350NM of torque. There's also an auto transmission option. On the move, one of the most impressive things about all diesel CR-V models is the refinement you get, with great care having been taken to achieve a significant reduction in the engine and road noise entering the cabin.

Design and Build

The changes to this improved MK4 model could best be described as a facelift, although Honda has gone further than the usual grille, bumpers and lights. Having said that, this enhanced CR-V does have a revised front grille, smarter bumpers and sleeker lights, the latter featuring LED daytime running lamps. At the rear, the LED combination lamps have been restyled. There are revised 17 and 18-inch alloy wheels designs on offer as well. The cabin has been tweaked courtesy of a reshaped chrome-effect inlay running the width of the dashboard, and through the use of higher quality materials on key surfaces. The dashboard has been redesigned to allow better visibility and access to the seven-inch touchscreen displaying the Honda Connect system. This CR-V also features a one action fold down rear seat system, with the rear seats featuring a 60/40 split function. With the seats in place you get an excellent 589-litres of luggage space which transforms to 1,648-litres with the seats folded. The load length is up to 1,570 mm, allowing the CR-V to easily swallow two adult mountain bikes (without having to remove the front wheels) or four sets of golf clubs.

Market and Model

There are two main options for CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC diesel buyers - a 120PS powerplant mated to 2WD - that's the one most will choose. Or, for a £2,000 model-for-model premium, a pokier 160PS unit mated to 4WD. The lower-powered variant looks much cheaper because it alone can be ordered with entry-level 'S' trim. Otherwise with both engines, buyers select between 'SE', 'SR' or 'EX' trim levels. At 'SE' grade, you can specify satellite navigation for around £1,200 more if you want it. Otherwise, further up the trim hierarchy, sat nav comes included. As before, you'll pay a premium of around £1,000 to own a diesel CR-V rather than the equivalent 2.0-litre petrol version. Prices for this 1.6-litre diesel variant have been kept quite competitive, starting at around £23,500 for the 120PS 2WD model in base 'S' trim. This variant is reasonably well equipped, featuring an Intelligent 'i-MID' Multi Info Display, power lumbar support for the driver's seat, Dual Zone Climate Control, cruise control, 17-inch alloy wheels, steering wheel stereo controls, power windows and heated power mirrors, plus daytime running lights, an alarm and immobiliser, USB and iPod auxiliary inputs and one touch folding rear seats. You also get a CD tuner and 4 speaker stereo, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), a anti-lock braking system, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, Trailer Stability Assist and Hill Start assist to stop you from drifting backwards on uphill junctions.

Cost of Ownership

Let's start with the 120PS 2WD version of this 1.6 i-DTEC CR-V - the one most will probably want. This manages 62.8mpg on the combined cycle and 119g/km of CO2 thanks to standard features like Idle Stop technology that cuts the engine when you don't need it, stuck in traffic or waiting at the lights. The driver can also do their part thanks to Honda's ECON mode (which helps to minimise fuel consumption) and the Eco Assist system (which advises drivers on how their driving style is impacting on fuel economy). Now let's move further up the range. Getting rid of the old 2.2-litre diesel engine has made 4WD versions of this car look much more efficient. The 160PS 1.6 i-DTEC unit that you'll now find in your CR-V manages 51.4mpg on the combined cycle and 129g/km of CO2 - which is a big improvement of the 153g/km figure that the old 2.2 managed. The fuel economy gives the car a range of around 800 miles on a single tank, while the CO2 figure enables this CR-V to qualify for £0 road tax in year one of ownership, then just £30 a year thereafter. Residual values look set to stack up very well if the last CR-V was anything to go by.

Rain sensor, ABS/EBD, Vehicle stability assist, Bluetooth hands free telephone connection, Cruise control, Service interval indicator, Auto dimming rear view mirror, Brushed alloy inlays, 6 speakers, Body colour door handles...

Performance

Performance
0 to 60 mph (secs)
0 to 62 mph (secs)	11.2
Engine Power - BHP	120
Engine Power - KW	88
Engine Power - PS
Engine Power - RPM	4000
Engine Torque - LBS.FT	221
Engine Torque - MKG	30.6
Engine Torque - NM	300
Engine Torque - RPM	2000
Top Speed	113

Green Stats

Emissions - ICE
CO2 (g/km)	119 (g/km)
HC	N
Noise Level dB(A)	64
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
Fuel Consumption - ICE
EC Combined (mpg)	62.8
EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies
EC Extra Urban (mpg)	64.2
EC Urban (mpg)	58.9