Overview & Reviews

Changes for the 2008 Honda CR-V are restricted to the EX-L trim level, which gains an eight-way power driver seat, dual-zone automatic climate control and the premium sound system that could previously only be had with the optional navigation system.

• Thoughtful interior design, high-quality interior materials, versatile cargo hold, quiet and comfortable ride, high crash test scores, agile handling.

• Engine and transmission can be overwhelmed by hilly stretches of highway.

User Reviews:

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  Excellent vehicle, Honda rules - 2008 Honda CR-V
  By ssvk - January 19 - 3:12 am

  I switched from my Audi A6 to an 08 Honda CR-V. The style of the 08 cr/v speaks for itself, it looks great on the road. The Honda no nonsense packages are great. I have been driving German cars for past 12 years and switch to a Honda CR-V was pleasant. The ride quality is good, the driver feedback is always very good. The 166 hp is pretty good, occasionally you do feel a little challenged when passing or while overtaking but overall its very good. Love the fact I can use regular gas and the fuel economy is very good. The real time 4WD sounds good. The interior build quality is very good, there is great attention to detail.

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  Difficult car not to love - 2008 Honda CR-V
  By Robert Schoell - December 30 - 10:11 am

  After owning a 2002 CRV for over 5 problem-free years (and reselling it for 55% of its original value), we decided to go for a new CRV. One year later were very glad we did so. This car shines due to its dependability (absolutely no problems experienced) and the sheer thoughtfulness that went into its design and construction. Whatever aspect you look at, steering, seating, handling, this car performs diligently whether in-city, or on mountain tracks. There are faster, flashier and more powerful SUVs out there, but I dont know of any other that gives you the great peace of mind that comes with CRV combined with the pleasure of driving such a well-designed and thought-through vehicle.

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  Honda CR-V - 2008 Honda CR-V
  By Kiel - December 29 - 11:50 am

  The CR-V is a great vehicle! Ive driven about 1000 miles (good mix of highway and city) and the gas mileage is the best part thus far (low/mid 20s for city; upper 20s to low 30s highway). A good portion of my driving has been in snow/ice and the car handles great-I literally had to force the vehicle to lose control. Ive seen many complaints about power, but there isnt lack of power (reminder: its not a dragster!). The CR-V is extremely quiet as both engine and road noise are low. Even a 30+ mph wind didnt add much noise in the cabin. The rear cargo area wasnt as big as I thought, but it works for my needs. Lots of small storage places to put stuff, but some are a bit too small.

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  Nice ride - 2008 Honda CR-V
  By Grifon - November 22 - 5:41 pm

  We selected the CR-V over the Rav4 and could not be happier. We especially enjoy the build quality, the real-time mileage gauges, and gas mileage. Although the stated highway mileage is 27 MPG, I recently achieved 31 MPG with careful driving management. In spite of the 4 cylinder the CR-V is plenty peppy enough for onramp acceleration. There is plenty of room in the back for our 6’ plus sons.

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  Wonderful car! - 2008 Honda CR-V
  By Maria - November 8 - 3:56 am

  This is my 3rd Honda CR-V and I dont think Ill ever change to another SUV! The Honda CR-V LX 2008 is a great car, better mileage than my CR-V 2004 and it is really good to drive. I am so excited about my new purchase and I congratulate the Honda Co. for putting such good product out in the market!

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  This Car Will Surprise You - 2008 Honda CR-V
  By DG - October 16 - 10:20 pm

  We have had several SUVs and still have three along with our new CR-V. When we went to buy a Honda, we had our heart set on a Pilot until we walked into the show room and looked at a CR-V on the floor. We were amazingly surprised at what we saw. Great comfort, styling and looks. After the test drive we were sold. Absolutely love it and cannot find one thing that we dont like. It is our first Honda in a long time and we were very pleasantly surprised. IF you are thinking of it [CR-V vs anything else] you cannot go wrong with the CR-V. Fantastic car for the money. Tremendous value and options for a vehicle in this class.

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  Sweet! - 2008 Honda CR-V
  By dantheman - September 24 - 3:43 am

  I bought this car because my older VW was getting to be a pain to fix all the time. I figured I needed a 4x4 for the winter, and I needed the extra room as our civic is a little tight on long trips. This is my first CR-V and I love it. The drive is smoother, the interior is nice, and the fuel economy is up there. I read others who were complaining about things missing that I have on my EX-L. I have only driven the car 500 miles so far, but theyve been flawless so far. I will be taking my annual trip to NC this summer which is around 2000 miles round trip. I look forward to it.

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  Great Small SUV - 2008 Honda CR-V
  By bigsr120 - September 17 - 12:03 pm

  I previously drove a 2004 Honda EX CR-V on a lease, which I turned in about four months ago. I purchased the 2008 EX CR-V about four weeks ago and absolutely love it. It is so much better than my previous SUV in comfort, ergonomics, technology, and overall style. I am averaging approximately 24 MPG, in mixed city/highway driving. My 04 CR-V was a pleasure to drive, but this total redesign really blows it away. The safety features are terrific with full side curtain and seat side airbags. With included traction control and vehicle stability assist, I feel so much safer driving this completely redesigned version. The CR-V handles nimbly, rides smoothly, and is much quieter than my 2004 CR-V.

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  Great car - 2008 Honda CR-V
  By Lisa - August 25 - 8:20 am

  I bought this car after much research. I test drove the Chevy Equinox and there was no comparison. I wanted a 4 cyl so I didnt even look at the RAV 4s. We have a 2006 Pilot and 1997 Accord so I knew how reliable the Hondas are. I love this car. Fun to drive, plenty of room. I opted for the ex and glad I did. The seats are beautiful and comfortable. I like the fact that the console fold down. So far no problems. It has plenty of power for a 4 cyl and I live in the valley with many hills.

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  08 Honda CR-V EX-L FWD with NAV - 2008 Honda CR-V
  By lancef - July 27 - 5:40 pm

  Needed versatility,comfort,and good MPG. The CR-V fit the bill. We had no intention of getting the NAV system but once we saw what the NAV could do, especially with being integrated with the audio system it became a must have. We checked out the NAVs on Nissan and Mazda and the Honda Alpine unit just blows them away.