Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4?

Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4? We cover numerous long distance road trips and use for towing a half-tonne trailer off-road as well.

Simon Jones (Tralee)

Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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Expert answer

Hi Simon,

Both are excellent choices. In fact the RAV4 probably doesn't quite get the attention it deserves - it's good to drive, spacious and well made. Good value too. 

That said I think I'd go for the CR-V. The 1.6 i-DTEC front-drive model would probably be sufficient. It's very spacious, really comfy and good on economy too. There is a new four-wheel drive 1.6 160hp version on the way though, so it may be worth waiting until that arrives in the summer before you make a final decision.

Further reading:

Irish road test of the Toyota RAV4

Irish road test of the Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
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