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Quote: Originally posted by romany girl on 03/7/2015

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The 2012 onwards CRVs have lost that double shelf in the boot, just one big boot with a retractable tonau cover that we never use, mainly because we have a wheelchair hoist fitted in ours to lift my scooter or manual wheelchair in and out.

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Quote: Im not sure if the pre2012 models had the reversing camras as part of their spec, but they really do help when hitching up or manouvering into a fairly tight parking space.

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Quote: We negociated a Honda type approved towbar and electrics as part of our deal, after hearing a few horror stories about electrical faults from independently fitted kits, where the Honda softwear update had not been used, causing electrical failures and warning lights to show once hitched up, something to bear in mind if you can manage to get a Honda towpack fitted if buying from a Honda dealer as part of the deal.

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Good Luck with your search,
Julia

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Quote: Originally posted by Billy x on 30/6/2015

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Yes but it depends on spares availability should they be required. Most countries will have overnight spares availability at main dealers of the large european marques but there have been threads on here about non avalability of spares for far eastern makes, Kia and so on and vehicles having to be repatriated.

If the op is going away for a year he needs to check how many Honda dealers there are in countries he is visiting. No vehicle is infalliable. I drive a Citroen because I visit mostly France so I am never more than a few miles from a Citroën garage should I need one with overnight spares delivery.

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Quote: Originally posted by garbold on 30/6/2015We have a 2.0 diesel mondo which we tow with at present with no problems, we feel a 4x4 would suit us better on our journey abroad as we intend a 12 month stay. We normally achieve 26mpg towing and 45-50mpg solo, what would the crv give? We also have looked at 2.0 x trail and was quite impressed!

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Quote: Originally posted by DanR on 04/7/2015

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Am looking at a CRV too - I am going for new/nearly new. I note they have stopped the 2.2 on the new ones and now do a 1.6 Diesel, giving better MPG and producing 156 BHP!

Am a little concerned that Honda are ringing that extra power by wringing every last bit of boost out of the turbo and having had a Nissan turbo go (they had the same approach, turbo working to its max capacity) at a huge cost and a Honda turbo go, though they replaced this FOC even though out of warranty. Likely to stay with the 2.2 if I go for this model.

Cheers

Dan

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Quote: Originally posted by fgb54 on 30/6/2015

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We bought the 2.2 diesel three years ago and it has been a fantastic tow car. The van is a max 1450kg and the car never hesitates.Honda has such a great reputation for reliability I would hope we won't need a garage, but having had to use Red Pennant with a previous car these things are quickly sorted on the continent.
Fuel consumption continues to improve as we get a few miles on the clock.Solo around town it's low 40's and on a long run high 40's often 50 on a motorway. Towing we get between 28-32 depending on roads and conditions.
Very pleased with our purchase.

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Quote: Originally posted by Baileyjake on 05/7/2015

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36mpg towing????? My previous jeep compass used to do 28 mpg but my current outlander has made 25 mpg at best and 22mpg worst. I guess it depends what you are towing. A trailer tent or Eriba puck maybe?

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Quote: Originally posted by Baileyjake on 05/7/201536mpg towing????? My previous jeep compass used to do 28 mpg but my current outlander has made 25 mpg at best and 22mpg worst. I guess it depends what you are towing. A trailer tent or Eriba puck maybe?