2015 Honda CR-V

The 2015 Honda CR-V is listed as the top vehicle option under US News and World Reports Best Affordable Compact SUV rankings. There are many reasons behind this, including the price, fuel economy and performance. In fact, the magazine and news outlet also rates the vehicle as the top Affordable SUV with two rows and top Affordable Crossover SUV. So, if you are looking for a top of the line SUV that is not going to break the bank but still give desirable performance, the 2015 Honda CR-V is it.

The entry level 2015 Honda CR-V comes with an automatic, front wheel drive offering with an I-4 2.4 L/144 engine that produces 185 horsepower and 181 pound feet of torque. The top of the line trim option, which is the Touring AWD, comes with the same base engine, only this one is an all wheel drive version. The all wheel drive does alter the fuel economy slightly down to 26 in the city and 33 on the highway.

If you are looking to tow a camper or boat with the 2015 Honda CR-V, you do have a maximum trailering capacity of 1,500 pounds, so keep this in mind, and some of the upgraded trim models also come with a power tilt and sliding sunroof. When you move to the interior of the vehicle though you are going to find an alarm, cruise control, interior cargo shade, back-up camera, vehicle anti-theft system, auto-off headlights, power lift gate and a universal garage door opener. Regarding entertainment, the 2015 Honda CR-V has an AM/FM stereo system, CD player, MP3 player, Aux jack connection and the upgraded trim models offer HD and satellite radio.

Naturally, if you’re looking at an SUV you are probably high on safety as well. This is very important and all of the safety features come standard on all trim models of the 2015 Honda CR-V. This includes driver, side head, side, passenger air and rear head air bags, plus four-wheel ABS and four-wheel disc brakes. You are also going to receive brake assist, daytime running lights, integrated turn signal mirrors, electronic stability control, child safety locks and traction control, in order to keep you on the road and driving safety, wherever you end up going.