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CR-V cruises

Mild the changes may be, but the fourth-generation of Honda's popular SUV should remain a favourite among Thais

Published: 8 Oct 2012 at 00.00
Newspaper section: Life

It's been 16 years since Honda began selling the CR-V in Thailand covering three successful generations, if not without flaws on the product side.

This year, it introduced the fourth-gen model, yet there is no real threat from any other brands which also have similarly conceived compact SUVs.

The only credible alternative to the CR-V is the Chevrolet Capitva which, however, is soon approaching its rundown mode and is actually a more cumbersome seven-seat variation.

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banmebkk
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Discussion 3 : 15 Nov 2012 at 13.563
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I have the 1st gen CRV, I still feel like its more spacious compare to the subsequent generation models. Its got over 300,000 kilo on the lock and not a single problem. Captiva seems like the better buy nowadays given that its a diesel and offers more room.
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Discussion 2 : 08 Oct 2012 at 19.582
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I completely agree with 2.0 TDI 2WD. The Captiva 2.0 TDI 2WD is the best SUV in its group. I drive a 6 year old Captiva 2.0 TDI 4WD. Wonderful to drive-nimble, frugal on fuel, spacious inside, rear air-con, plenty of grunt when overtaking. I also have a 10 year old Honda CRV. Nice to drive but a ladies car. The Chev Captivas beat the Honda CRVs any day.
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Discussion 1 : 08 Oct 2012 at 13.461
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Not for the first time, the CR-V is compared with the Captiva 2.4 PETROL 4WD, instead of the much more attractive and far cheaper - because frugal - 2.0 TDI 2WD - hardly anyone needs 4WD. Save 200,000 baht at purchase, save again a lot on depreciation (because diesels outrun petrol engines) and more than 0.5 baht per kilometre on fuel. The only reasons to buy a CR-V could be it's looks, it's style, it's interior - but you'll have to do without airco in the back.
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