Overview & Reviews
Aside from several new exterior colors, the 2009 Honda CR-V is unchanged from last year.
- Sensible cabin layout, ample cargo capacity, agile handling, exemplary crashworthiness.
- Underpowered, elevated road noise, transmission lacks manual mode.
User Reviews:
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Perfect SUV - 2009 Honda CR-V
By Michael - November 13 - 10:13 pmGiven the price, everything is amazing. Honda has a tradition of reliability and value; this is clearly evident in the CR-V. The only problem I have is the fuel mileage. Im a little confused how the other critics on this page are getting over 20 mpg. I mostly drive in NYC and have never broke the 15.3 mpg average. Maybe when EPA tests out the fuel mileage, they are conducted in very spaced out suburbs? Anyways, I recommend this car to everyone, ranging from that cliche fast and furious 18 year old to the neutered family man.
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CR-V review - 2009 Honda CR-V
By bobincinti - September 23 - 12:43 amI recently purchased my CRV in Nov 2008 to replace an aging Nissan Frontier. While the vehicle drives well and gets great fuel economy (about 25 mpg), there are some minor things that bother me. The seats are very stiff and get to be uncomfortable on long drives, the dash slants away from the driver, so you have to lean forward to get to the the controls (radio, HVAC, etc) and the external mirrors are too small. They LX model has a foldable tray, for about $10 in material they could have put in a full center console as well. Other than those minor issues, this is a great vehicle.
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CRV - 2009 Honda CR-V
By Liss - May 16 - 6:16 amGood reliable car never a problem, will get a same new this year
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Too Loud!!! - 2009 Honda CR-V
By George - April 5 - 6:50 amMy only real complaint is interior noise. Both wind and road noise is much higher than my 2003 Pilot and even with my wifes Mazda 5. Very comfortable seating. I seem to think there is too much plastic in the rear which takes up storage room. Also some of the storage areas on the dash could be bigger. Great radio and steering feel.
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Very good - 2009 Honda CR-V
By Mila Ustinova - March 29 - 7:56 amI own this car 7 years and have no problem at all !!!
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Nice Small Honda CR-V EX-L AWD (love it so far) - 2009 Honda CR-V
By Ray - January 4 - 9:02 amRecently picked up an 09 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD with 88,800 miles on it (This is my first Honda). Go to say, overall I am fairly impressed by it. I did a thorough overall inspection in, out, around, under, etc... and that was before I got in it to test how it drives, shifts, sounds, etc...) For having that many miles on it I have to say it looks and drives like an auto that would have half the miles on it. I cant comment on reliability and costs yet as I just picked it up a week ago. So far though, it runs, drives and looks great. I got an excellent deal at $11K purchase price. Everything in and out functions as it should and I received it with new brakes all around and new tires. I have owned a few Chevy SUVs in the past and seriously those were ready for the junk yard by the time they hit 100k miles, not to mention that they were both money pits (I do maintain my autos faithfully and do most of the maintenance work myself so I know the job is getting done correctly). I do not beat on my autos, it can be hard to determine how a machine will hold up as everyone drives and maintains there autos differently. I will try and do my best to update my review as time goes by (this one will be tested in the New England environment). We like my Honda CR-V so much that we are in the process of trading in my wifes Kia Soul (purchased new, now has 78,000 miles on it) for another Honda CRV
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Top-of-the-line Model w/ Navigation - 2009 Honda CR-V
By Glenn - October 31 - 6:23 pmOverall excellent vehicle. Honda attention to design and reliability is well-known. My only concern with a design flaw is in regard to the optional roof rack (see my note below for suggested improvement). MPG tends to vary from manufacturer ratings. Inner city = 14-15 mpg; suburban city = 20-21 (rated at 20); highway = 30-33 (rated at 27). I was pleasantly surprised with a maximum of 33 MPG highway (60-65 mph) for Interstate driving; I recommend the high-end EX-L w/ Navigation, as well as optional fog lamps, mud flaps, all-weather & cargo mats; body-side molding; & Remote starter. Avoid the base model, as it wont hold resale value - opt for the EX with leather and/or navigation.
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Happy with Purchase - 2009 Honda CR-V
By new owner - May 5 - 10:23 pmWe liked the car when we first bought it, and our satisfaction has only improved. We bought the CR-V because we thought it was really functional given our lifestyle (baby and two dogs). It was one of the few small suvs that could comfortably fit our car seat behind the front passenger seat. That, combined with Hondas rep for reliability and safety, sealed the deal. Weve driven it for 2 weeks now and really enjoy the ride. The only negatives are that the sight lines to the rear arent ideal (but they are more than acceptable). Also, the seats arent the most comfortable/luxurious, but neither are they uncomfortable. We got the LX trim level, however, so thats to be expected.
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Option - 2009 Honda CR-V
By Lilian - April 30 - 3:46 pmI love this vehicle, from A to Z except that there are few options you need to add to instead of standard equipments.I bought the top of the line model but I have to add the fog light and the auto dimming night/day mirror.These common option should have been standard on the top of the line model.
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Runs Great - Poor Interior Design - 2009 Honda CR-V
By Fitzee - April 11 - 7:43 amI get that this car was designed before social media. While I love the car itself (holds its value, runs great, good in the snow) the interior design SUCKS. There is NO place to put your phone. Unless you want it in the giant covered pocket in the console where, because it has no "not an ashtray" (like my Pilot did), I have to keep my spare change. The USB port is buried way down the bottom of the dashboard, not easy to get it & you need a long cord running to your phone to keep it charged. The AUX port is buried in the "box" between the seats. Since I play my ipod alot (& this car has no built in Bluetooth) I have a cord coming out of there for my music as well. People always ask me how I like my car. I always say "nice car, sucky interior design". Im now looking at a newer CRV, the design inside seems better. Course in my opinion, it couldnt be much worse than this one.
