Is there any news on a hybrid version of CR-V? That will really interest me.

hopefully they fixed the tailights on the new one so the sun doesnt reflect off of them making it impossible to tell if the brake lights are on. can't tell you how many times i almost rear-end those damn things! you think it would be common sense to not angle the taillights upward towards the sun!! what a joke

Unless it gets a bump in mileage, it is falling behind. Escape is 22/28, Equinox is 22/32, Rouge is 22/27, and the Rav4 is 22/28. The CR-V is 20/27 and makes the least amount horse power and torque out of the group as well (though not a lot less).

At least it does not have the chrome outline that the other new Honda's have like on the Ridgeline and Element

At least it does not have the same chrome outline in the grill like the other new Honda's have like on the Ridgeline and Element. They are so ugly.

Sorry about the two posts.

I and my wife find the current CRV disappointing. We have a 2000 and love it, but the current model lacks much of what we love. The view isn't as good, us of interior space not as good (for us, at least) and the rear hatch doesn't have a separate opening window, limiting flexible options for loading/carrying long objects (ladders, lumber, etc.)

We'll doubtless check out a new model, but if it's only a facelift it might not win us back should we need to replace our current CRV.

We have a 2008 CR-V and love it. It's no mystery why the CR-V is a great success. We drive it almost 100% for City driving and it gets 22MPG. The CR-V has about 11,000 miles and is fantastic. It is quit, solid and comfortable. We had a 2002 Explorer Eddie Bauer and this CR-V beats it hands down. The price is reasonable and it just is full of quality parts and build. I am wondering what Honda is doing with the diesel engine they are working on for the CR-V? It is said to offer great fuel mileage and is smooth in operation. This is the car Ford and Chevy need to study. I considered a Ford Escape, but the Ford service is just terrible. When you enter a Toyota, Honda or Acura dealer they are polite, prompt and get the job done. The domestics need to learn from this to stay solvent. I owned Fords for over 30 years but transmissions in two Tauruses and issues with the 2002 Explorer ended my relationship with Ford.

We have a 2008 CR-V and love it. It's no mystery why the CR-V is a great success. We drive it almost 100% for City driving and it gets 22MPG. The CR-V has about 11,000 miles and is fantastic. It is quit, solid and comfortable. We had a 2002 Explorer Eddie Bauer and this CR-V beats it hands down. The price is reasonable and it just is full of quality parts and build. I am wondering what Honda is doing with the diesel engine they are working on for the CR-V? It is said to offer great fuel mileage and is smooth in operation. This is the car Ford and Chevy need to study. I considered a Ford Escape, but the Ford service is just terrible. When you enter a Toyota, Honda or Acura dealer they are polite, prompt and get the job done. The domestics need to learn from this to stay solvent. I owned Fords for over 30 years but transmissions in two Tauruses and issues with the 2002 Explorer ended my relationship with Ford.

We have a 2008 CR-V and love it. It's no mystery why the CR-V is a great success. We drive it almost 100% for City driving and it gets 22MPG. The CR-V has about 11,000 miles and is fantastic. It is quit, solid and comfortable. We had a 2002 Explorer Eddie Bauer and this CR-V beats it hands down. The price is reasonable and it just is full of quality parts and build. I am wondering what Honda is doing with the diesel engine they are working on for the CR-V? It is said to offer great fuel mileage and is smooth in operation. This is the car Ford and Chevy need to study. I considered a Ford Escape, but the Ford service is just terrible. When you enter a Toyota, Honda or Acura dealer they are polite, prompt and get the job done. The domestics need to learn from this to stay solvent. I owned Fords for over 30 years but transmissions in two Tauruses and issues with the 2002 Explorer ended my relationship with Ford.

We have a 2008 CR-V and love it. It's no mystery why the CR-V is a great success. We drive it almost 100% for City driving and it gets 22MPG. The CR-V has about 11,000 miles and is fantastic. It is quit, solid and comfortable. We had a 2002 Explorer Eddie Bauer and this CR-V beats it hands down. The price is reasonable and it just is full of quality parts and build. I am wondering what Honda is doing with the diesel engine they are working on for the CR-V? It is said to offer great fuel mileage and is smooth in operation. This is the car Ford and Chevy need to study. I considered a Ford Escape, but the Ford service is just terrible. When you enter a Toyota, Honda or Acura dealer they are polite, prompt and get the job done. The domestics need to learn from this to stay solvent. I owned Fords for over 30 years but transmissions in two Tauruses and issues with the 2002 Explorer ended my relationship with Ford.

We have a 2008 CR-V and love it. It's no mystery why the CR-V is a great success. We drive it almost 100% for City driving and it gets 22MPG. The CR-V has about 11,000 miles and is fantastic. It is quit, solid and comfortable. We had a 2002 Explorer Eddie Bauer and this CR-V beats it hands down. The price is reasonable and it just is full of quality parts and build. I am wondering what Honda is doing with the diesel engine they are working on for the CR-V? It is said to offer great fuel mileage and is smooth in operation. This is the car Ford and Chevy need to study. I considered a Ford Escape, but the Ford service is just terrible. When you enter a Toyota, Honda or Acura dealer they are polite, prompt and get the job done. The domestics need to learn from this to stay solvent. I owned Fords for over 30 years but transmissions in two Tauruses and issues with the 2002 Explorer ended my relationship with Ford.

Can you post that one more time John C, please...

Agreed with Avatar and kw.
The early CR-V was light, had ground clearance, and plenty of visibility. It made for an efficient 4wd commuter car in the snow belt.
Now they are this bloated, roundish, crossoverish pig with less ground clearance than my Sable. No doubt the fuel mileage has suffered.

Sorry John, but for the past 2 months the Escape has made the top 10 monthly vehicle sales in the US. I fail to see the CR-V listed. Can't hide from the facts.

Agree with Trooper Bri. Gen I was the best. It's just gotten bigger and bigger since then, not to mention uglier, IMHO.

BTW - I wonder what does John C. drive?

Agree with Trooper Bri. Gen I was the best. It's just gotten bigger and bigger since then, not to mention uglier, IMHO.

BTW - I wonder what does John C. drive?

Oops - eat crow - something wrong with the server...

needs the 2.2L turbo diesel it has in europe...

I have the '08 CRV and I'll say I enjoy the car, but I also can somewhat sympathize with those saying it took a step back. The hatch, frankly, sucks. Transporting lumber is more difficult than it has to be.
And in the Finish department, I scold Honda. The cup holders in the center console of the EX are pure crap, plain and simple. Rattle like hell, no padding or rubber parts. After a couple of years of usage, the seats materials somewhat seem to break down, quite a bit of sagging and no I am not 300lb.
The gas mileage is just alright, I can live with it.

It's problem is that it is no longer a good utility car. And for a crossover, it provides less comfort than others.

I still like the bugger, but I was hoping Honda would fix those things. And while I complain I want to point out that I think overall the ride in the current CRV is very nice. I really like how it handles, from brakes to gas pedal (which freaked me out on a test drive of the Toyota RAV4 6cyl) to overall behavior on the road, I simple like it.
I do however think the competition has more than caught up, and if this '10 refresh is all it is described as, I would probably look somewhere else.