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(Technically, the LX is a mid-size and the EX/SE models are compacts because the moonroof cuts into the cabin volume.)
The new one is likely to be a compact. And it's possible the new RAV4 now has more than 106 cubes for passengers. So, they would be in different classes.
But the reality is that Edmunds doesn't know anymore than you or I. I mean, they post a pic from an Australian website and claim the CR-V has gotten smaller. Yet the text that goes along with that pic claims it has gotten larger.
If anybody is getting the story straight it's because they guessed right.
Also claims FIT will come with the Insight hybrid powertrain in 2007
Anyone with confirmation of this?
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I'm cross shopping the 06 CRV and the 06 Rav4, both being the 4 cyl versions.
The CRV seems to clearly be the better vehicle for the money, due to the fact that it has a 5spd auto, and side curtain airbags.
I'm confused as to what the hype is on the new Rav4, considering it doesn't have these features, (air bags only on the highest trims, which I don't want to pay for, and a 4spd auto on the 4cyl) despite being recently redesigned, and commands a price premium at the dealer.
Am I missing something, or should I just go ahead with the CRV purchase. I don't intend to wait for the CRV redesign.
I would go ahead and buy the CRV. You can't go wrong with the price, qality and the gas mileage.
All my friends have them and love them, plus the insurance and upkeep is cheap.
Good Luck!!!
Eh?? I read on this forum that it will be BIGGER and more like the RAV4
That said, I think the 4 cyl RAV has some strong points. They managed to keep a good dose of "sport" in its handling. Maybe not as good as the previous models, but still pretty good.
The current CR-V is already bigger than the new RAV4. Though I guess that depends on which dimensions you're look at when you measure. Are we talking length, height, interior space?
Only some are made in Japan. If you are on the west coast you have a good chance of finding a Japan made LX. Most of the CR-V's on the east coast are from England, except for SE's and Manual EX's, which are mostly from Japan.
Honda uses the same quality control provisions and procedures in all their plants. If Swindon were a brand new facility, I might be concerned. But it's been operational for a long time.
Things like those drew raves from the media. That gets the attention of consumers.
Your basic 4 cylinder model without all of those isn't nearly as exciting, but those things get buyers in to dealerships, and they'll often settle for less without even realizing it.
Having said that, even the basic vehicle isn't bad, 23/28 MPG for a 4cyl auto/AWD, 16" rims, plenty of space, plenty of dealers to service them, and longer powertrain coverage.
-juice
The CR-V has been Tribecafied.
Where might this new rendering be located? I wanted to check it out and see what you meant.
-S-
BTW, good use of your new word, maybe one day we'll see Tribecafied in Websters.
I'm sure Inside Line will have an article on it soon.
I hot-linked to their photo for copyright purposes...
Dunno, I actually think the D-pillar looks OK from this angle, much better than the previous rendering. It's more Infiniti FX and less sagging Minivan. Let's hope it looks more like this from the profile.
The grille is OK, I just wished the lower intake lined up with the headlights, that would make more sense, create a better flow.
-juice
Anyway, we should be seeing something concrete fairly soon.
If it does resemble this, it would seem Honda is emphasizing "sport" at the expense of "utility"
Here's another spy shot. It's from the side, so you cannot see the grille or nose. However, you can see the same protruding lower bumper which curves out from under the headlights. There are also many of the same lines we saw in the spy pic from Australia a few weeks back.
Eveything we can see in the rendering matches what we can see in the spy pics.
http://forums.autoweek.com/servlet/JiveServlet/download/31-32352-747094-48549/a.- - jpg
I should say that aside from the grille, this is a decent looking rig. The profile and rear views are nicely proportioned and have a decent amount of character. But that frontal facade is simply hideous.
I'm taking this with a grain of salt. I realize that Honda stylists are going for more distinctive looks, but I don't think they'd do it on a major model. On new products (Ridgeline), they should take a risk because there's no history to ruin. But on major sellers, distinctive restraint should be the rule.
Back in my youth, I'd leave work and drive overnight from Cedar City, UT to Tucson, AZ and I'd pull of somewhere on the Navajo Reservation to catch a few hours of shuteye. But there really aren't any places to pull over off the interstate, unless it's an official campground, right? That makes it tough to plan out; I tend to drive until I'm ready for sleep, and I'd love to try using the CR-V as a tent.
BTW: can you sleep comfortably in the CR-V?
Anyone sharing their experience would be most welcome.
These all seem to vary a lot, I like some and hate others. Let's see the real deal, unmasked.
-juice
I had the first gen and slept in it a few times. No problems except that my sleeping bag would slide forward a bit. The bed kinda sloped toward the dash and I learned to park with the front wheels higher than the rear. I also had leather seats.
The second gen CR-V's bed is no good. It's more like a lounge chair.
The first "photo" from down under (which pictured the CR-V from the rear while it followed an RDX) gave us a look at the tailgate, the fender flares, rear bumper, and the shape of the windows.
The photo I just linked shows the same gate, fenders, bumper, windows, etc.
The TOV rendering also has fender flares, windows, character lines, and door handles in common with the above photos. It takes it a step further and we can see that the front bumper has the same shape. (At least the corner of the bumper is the same.) And the happy whale shark grill is similar enough to what we saw from Pop Mech.
Looks like the lower grille will have an underbite after all...that's at least two sources that have that feature.
-juice
The thing I'm unsure about is how you pull off and just sleep for a few hours. Out west it's easier to pull off a highway at sundown and camp beside or inside the vehicle. But getting off the interstate to find a deserted patch of ground, without much traffic going by seems a challenge. Some rest areas allow vehicles to stay overnight, I think.
BTW: my CR-V is such a perfect vehicle for me. I may be donating mine to my wife and shopping for a new one. The style changes of the next gen. are interesting, but the vehicle design is pretty universal--it looks like how it functions. So I'm probably looking at purchasing this Sept.
At this point, there are so many similarities between the rendering and the photos, I'm pretty much ready to say that rendering is accurate. In fact, I have yet to find anything conclusively different. The only thing that might save it, is if we're seeing a nose meant for the JDM model and Honda has something different in store for us.
TOV's image looked more like the Infiniti FX, and less like the Stream minivan. That's what I meant.
Steve: Just carry an inflatable mattress in the car, blow it up, and voila, instant bed.
-juice
A wee little speck of hope.
Ironically they're usually uglier.
-juice
-juice
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We have a 98 CRV EX that we bought in 97. Keeping it for our daughter to drive but need something a bit bigger to replace the VW Passat Wagon. Considering the Rav4, 2007 CRV, (sp), and Ford Freestyle. Thx very much.
I just want to be sure it's normal because I removed the wiring for an alarm system the dealer installed (installed on all vehicles on lot and one component removed if you don't want it). Wiring removal went well (most wires had a crimp connector that pierced wire). I wrapped wires with electrical tape for wires that were pierced but one wire was cut close to a wiring junction box, when I soldered the wires it has tension due to the shortened wire - do you think I should splice a longer wire?
The Freestyle is a nice option, as are the Toyota Highlander and Nissan Murano. All three are a bit bigger, but not as big as an Explorer or even the Honda Pilot. Another strong contender would be the Subaru Tribeca if you can get past the odd styling. It has decent interior space and Subaru is offering deals on them.
I actually got to look at one the other day - looked and felt smaller than the CR-V. I don't know what all the hype was all about. :confuse: It was the 4 cyl. version, not sure if the different versions differ in size.
It does the same on mine. Why? No clue but it's normal operation.