The second-generation Honda CR-V might look too similar to the first, but underneath this was an all-new car. The petrol and diesel engines were tuned for torque rather than out and out power and the CR-V drives like a car on the road. It's a practical choice with a roomy, walk-through cabin and large boot.
The CR-V is a high-quality option but watch for air-conditioning problems and heavy tyre wear.
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