Review Of 2010 Honda CR-V Truck

Introduction of 2010 Honda CR-V

The 2010 Honda CRV priced at MSRP: $21,545 – $29,745 is one of the most popular compact crossover. It is an affordable SUV which offers perfect combination of safety and utility. The 2010 edition gets much better with more power, well designed exterior body style and increased fuel power.

What’s on offer?

The 2010 Honda CRV has received its first update from the time it has been redesigned four years ago. The exterior and interiors receive significant changes. The engine is more powerful and offers better fuel economy. The 2010 edition also includes Bluetooth and USB audio port as optional features.

Silhouette

The 2010 Honda CRV has a new impressive look with a cohesive front bumper design, new 10 spoke design for 17 inch alloy wheels, larger painted area on the rear bumper and a new two bar chrome grille offers a smooth shape to this edition.

Inside the cabin

The 2010 Honda CRV cabin is very attractive and at the same very practical. The interiors are designed with good quality materials. The gauges are also well placed to offer a maximum comfort to the driver.  The cabin also features a conversation mirror which is built into the overhead console enables front seat occupants t converse with the rear seat occupants without turning around. . The rear doors open wide and the rear seats also recline which makes an impressive 73 cubic feet of cargo.

Features of 2010 Honda CR-V

The 2010 Honda CRV is available in four trims viz. LX, EX, EX-L, and EX-L with navigation trim.

The LX trim is equipped with 17 inch wheels, cruise control, full power accessories, keyless entry, air conditioning, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, and CD/ Mp3 player with auxiliary jack.

The EX trim adds 17 inch alloy wheels, a rear tinted glass,  dual level cargo area, steering wheel audio control and a six speaker stereo with six CD changer.

The EX-L trim further includes leather upholstery, dual zone automatic climate control, automatic headlights, heated front seats, heated side mirrors, eight way power driver seat, a seven speaker audio system with subwoofer, USB, audio jack, and satellite radio.

The EX-L with navigation adds Bluetooth, rear view camera and navigation system with voice control.

2010 Honda CR-V Powertrain

The 2010 Honda CRV is equipped with 2.4 liter four cylinder engine that generates 180 horsepower and 161 pounds feet of torque. It is teamed with five speed automatic transmission. Front wheel drive is standard on all CRV editions and AWD is optional.

The Honda CRV offers a fuel economy of 21/28/24 mpg on city/highway /combined for front wheel drive models and 21/27/23 with AWD.

2010 Honda CR-V Safety

The 2010 Honda CRV is equipped with front side airbags, side curtain airbags, antilock disc brakes, and stability control. The EX-L with navigation trim includes a back up camera.

During the various crash test conducted to check the efficiency of this edition ir scored a complete five stars for side protection and frontal protection.

Conclusion

The 2010 Honda CRV is one of the best compact SUV available in the market today. The main upshots of this edition are spacious passenger and cargo area, comfortable and high quality cabin, straight forward interior controls, and agile handling. The main drawbacks that can be noted are no optional engine upgrade available and no manual transmission option available.