Honda RM1.I, RM4.I and RE6.I CR-V (2012-14) Overview Released in November 2012, the fourth-generation Honda CR-V range initially consisted of the front-wheel drive RM1 CR-V and all-wheel drive RM4 CR-V models which were powered by 2.0- and 2.4-litre petrol engines, respectively, and manufactured in Ayutthaya, Thailand. In January 2014, however, the range was expanded with […]
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Review: Honda RW CR-V (2017-23)
Overview Released in Australia in July 2017, the Honda RW CR-V was a mid-size SUV that was available with five or seven seats. Manufactured in Ayutthaya, Thailand, the Honda RW CR-V was powered by a 1.5-litre L15B7 turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to a continuously variable transmission. For Australia, the Honda CR-V range consisted […]
Review: Honda RD7 CR-V (2001-06)
Honda RD7.I CR-V (2001-04) Overview Released in December 2001, the Honda RD7 Series I (RD7.I) CR-V was a compact all-wheel drive SUV (literally ‘Comfortable Runabout Vehicle’). Manufactured in Sayama, Japan, the RD7 CR-V was powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic, the latter with […]
Review: Honda FK8 Civic Type R (2017-21)
Overview Released in Australia in September 2017, the Honda FK8 Civic Type R was a performance hatch. Manufactured in Swindon, UK, the Honda FK8 Civic Type R was powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to a close-ratio six-speed manual transmission. Upon its Australian release, the Civic Type R had a manufacturer […]
Review: Honda FN2 Civic Type R (2007-11)
Overview Released in June 2007, the Honda FN2 Civic Type R was a three-door hatchback. Manufactured in Swindon, England, the front-wheel drive Civic Type R was powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that was mated to a close-ratio six-speed manual transmission. K20Z3 Engine: VTEC and VTC The 2.0-litre K20Z3 engine had double overhead camshafts, four […]
Review: Honda RD1 CR-V (1997-01)
Honda RD1.I CR-V (1997-98) Overview Released in September 1997, the Honda RD1 Series I (RD1.I) CR-V was a compact, all-wheel drive SUV. Manufactured at Honda’s Sayama plant in Japan, the CR-V was powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission; the latter had ‘Grade […]
Review: Honda FD3 Civic Hybrid (2006-11)
Overview Released in February 2006, the Honda FD3 Civic Hybrid was a small sedan. Manufactured in Suzuka, Japan, the FD3 Civic Hybrid had a 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a 15 kW electric motor – powered by 158 volt nickel-metal hydride batteries – that drove the front-wheels via a continuously variable transmission. MF5 engine and […]
Review: Honda FB4 Civic Hybrid (2012-15)
Overview Released in February 2012, the Honda FB4 Civic Hybrid was a small sedan. Manufactured in Suzuka, Japan, the FB4 Civic Hybrid had a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a 17 kW electric motor – powered by lithium-ion batteries (previously nickel-metal hydride units) – that drove the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission. The […]
Review: Honda FK2 Civic Si (2009-11)
Overview Released in April 2009, the Honda FK2 Civic Si was a small, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Swindon, UK, the front-wheel drive Civic Si was powered by a 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine that was mated to either a five-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission. Please note that the FD1/FD2 Civic sedan has been reviewed separately. R18A1 […]
Review: Honda FB2/FB3 Civic Sedan (2012-16)
Honda FB2.I and FB3.I Civic Sedan (2012-14) Overview Released in February 2012, the ninth-generation Honda Civic sedan range initially consisted of two Japanese-built sedan variants, the VTi-L and Sport, which were powered by 1.8- and 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engines respectively. In July 2012, however, the Japanese-built sedans were replaced with Thai-built vehicles – marketed by […]