The 2015 Honda CR-V caters to small families with excellent safety features and ratings, and impressive interior room and a larger cargo capacity. No wonder the CR-V has been rated one of the top compact crossovers for the past several years. The CR-V offers a higher ride height for better visibility, spacious cargo and good fuel economy. The 2015 model has a few new features too.
Interior
The 2015 CR-V’s upgraded interior offers more space and leg room, comparable to a mid-size sedan. There are new rear passenger vents, and a new center console with armrests. I liked the convenience of all the USB ports in the center console, within reach for my passengers too.
Honda’s touchscreen infotainment system includes Bluetooth pairing with audio streaming capability, text-messaging support, a USB port and auxiliary audio input jack, and smartphone mobile app integration via HondaLink technology. I had a little bit of trouble figuring out how to sync my phone and figure out some of the features – I would need to further read the manual.
Exterior
As for the Honda’s body, it too has a refreshed exterior with new headlights, grille, bumpers, and wheels. The front end looks like a car, but then the body and rear is higher and boxy like an SUV. Other features include rear privacy-tinted glass, black heated power side mirrors including expanded view driver’s mirror, front and rear splash guards and multi-reflector halogen headlights with auto-off.
Cargo Space
Cargo space is plentiful with 35.2 cubic feet of space, and by folding the rear seats down, 70.9 cubic feet of space. While the trunk offers plenty of room, thanks to the boxy back end of the vehicle, I’m concerned that with two boys playing hockey, their gear may not fit in the trunk as they grow older. Thinking about tournaments and bringing hockey gear as well as suitcases, cargo space may be an issue.
Safety
The CRV has a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. There are new safety features including LaneWatch camera technology for the right side of the CR-V, a lane-departure warning system, a lane-keeping assist system, a forward-collision warning system, and a collision-mitigation braking system. SmartVent airbags are new, too, and the available HondaLink smartphone connectivity system offers automatic collision notification once you’ve opted in to the service.
Performance
Honda has upped its functionality by adding tech features like the available Display Audio System with HondaLink™ Next Generation and by introducing available Honda Sensing™ technologies that include features like the Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS®) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).
The 2015 CR-V has a new 2.4-litre 16-valve, Direct Injection DOHC i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), generating 185 horsepower and 181-lb. ft. of torque. New to the CRV, CVT offers a wide ratio range for the driving conditions, to help provide a natural-feeling drive with efficiency in mind.
The CR-V is easy handling and maneuverability. For drivers who want all-wheel drive, the available Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System gives the CR-V a solid ride. It is designed to help provide traction in low-grip driving conditions such as snow, rain and unpaved road surfaces, and delivers a faster, more intuitive initial response when a loss of traction is detected. I’d be curious to drive the CR-V in the snow, as I always change out my vehicle’s tires for winter tires.
Fuel Economy
With Earth Dreams™ Technology, the CR-V’s powertrain is designed to increase fuel efficiency without sacrificing performance.
Eco Assist coaches you to drive more efficiently, using coloured lights on either side of the speedometer to show you how efficiently you’re driving. With a push of the ECON mode button, ECON mode is activated, a feature designed to improve fuel efficiency by automatically adjusting the CR-V’s engine and other auxiliary systems.
The CR-V has been rated one of the top compact crossovers for the past several years, but the 2015 model has more features than ever before. With a reasonable price tag, it’s clear why the Honda CR-V remains a top family car pick. More info and specs here.
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I have a CR-V, an older version, but I Have always been very happy with it. I would definitely get another one when it;s time for a new car.
It looks so lovely inside – this would be something my husband could drive. I have three kiddos with me all the time and need loads of room or they squabble and drive me bonkers.
This car is the bomb…looks smooth , crisp, shinny and comfortable.
I drive a Honda CRV and absolutely love it. It is the perfect size for our family of four and great for traveling and simply lugging around all of the stuff a family needs.
Looks like a great vehicle! It wouldn’t ever fit our family, which is why you said for small families! But, it looks like a really nice little ride. Roomy too. I wish we had a vehicle if we did we’d probably go with Honda.
The extra storage space would be awesome for my trips. I’m loving the fuel efficiency too!
This was really cute it is perfect for the small family whenever you go . i really want to buy this someday for my kids
I’ m dreaming of owning this kind of car. So love to have one especially now that we are already 4 in the family./
I have a Honda Civic and I still use it up to now. I would love to have this car.
I have a new car already – yet living in the mountains I do see a lot of Honda’s that seemed to be a bit popular – great looking car – my neighbor swears by his 🙂
What an awesome car! My best friend is looking for a new mini-SUV type vehicle and I think the Honda CRV would be perfect for her. I’ll definitely be mentioning this post to her tomorrow morning!
Our family is expanding by one more this winter and I’ve been looking to upgrade to something a bit bigger, this looks like a great fit!
What a handsome car! Perfect for family trips! I’ve read amazing reviews about this too.