2006 Honda CR-V Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Honda CR-V will provide comfort while commuting and plentiful cargo space, and it's capable of taking you on weekend adventures.
The 2006 Honda CR-V combines the attributes of a traditional SUV with a nimble, flexible, and efficient car-based platform. It is carried over from a fourth-generation redesign that was introduced in 2002 and received a facelift last year for 2005. Those changes have been carried over into the new car for 2006.
This nimble SUV competes with the likes of the Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forester, and Ford Escape, representing a growing and competitive segment of compact crossovers. The CR-V operates as the more refined player in this segment and offers comfort and efficiency for daily driving.
The CR-V shares a platform with the Honda Civic, Honda Element, and Acura Integra. Despite this car-based DNA, the CR-V has many traditional SUV style hallmarks. It has a tall profile, an angled front bumper, and a spare tire mounted to the rear. The front headlights and grille design fall in line with the visually upbeat design language, like that of the Honda Accord and other members of the Honda family.
Inside, the CR-V has a clean, focused design that bridges form and function. The radio is mounted high in the dash for ease of access, with the climate controls down at the bottom of the centre stack. Between these elements, there is a helpful tray and cubby. To the left, the CR-V has an attractive and clean instrument panel, giving it a sporty vibe.
The CR-V comes with a 2.4-litre VTEC 4-cylinder engine that makes power specs of 156 horsepower and 160 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed to standard all-wheel drive (AWD) in Canada (the front-wheel drive drivetrain is not offered here) through a five-speed manual transmission or a five-speed automatic transmission. The automatic is operated via a helpful dash-mounted shifter, while the manual shifter is located in the floor, between the front seats. Though Honda calls it four-wheel drive (4WD), the CR-V lacks a transfer case with low-range, and so it’s actually an AWD system.
The CR-V’s car-based DNA leads to refined driving characteristics. Acceleration is adequate for getting around town and getting up to highway speeds and will provide plenty of hassle-free and comfortable driving.
We keep talking about the car-like underpinnings of the CR-V, and it really pays dividends in the layout of the vehicle. The car platform allows for a spacious, flexible cabin that makes the most of the CR-V's footprint. The CR-V has 949 litres of cargo space behind the rear seats, and with those seats folded down, it provides up to 2,039 litres of cargo space. The competing RAV4 offers 1,030 litres with the rear seats up and 2,067 litres with the seats down.
One thing to note about the CR-V’s cargo space is that is accessed by a side-hinged tailgate and opens sideways. This is also true of the RAV4 and is a bit unconventional. Some may like this door hinge placement, as it allows you to easily crack it open a small amount to quickly place or access an item, but it also means you have to be mindful of opening it when parallel parking. Some may prefer this, especially if they park in a garage, but others may find it awkward.
In Canada, trim lines include the base Honda CR-V SE, EX, and EX-L. Air conditioning, 16-inch alloy wheels, power windows, keyless entry, a roof rack are standard equipment. Leather seats, privacy glass, a sunroof are optional.
The CR-V comes standard with four-wheel disc brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, antilock brakes (ABS), as well as stability control, traction control, and an anti-theft engine immobilizer.
It also comes standard with dual front side airbags with front passenger occupant detection and front and rear head airbags.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rates the 2006 Honda CR-V as Good in its front overlap and side crash tests but Poor for its head restraints and seats. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives this CR-V a five-star rating in frontal crash tests and four stars for its rollover tests.
The 2006 Honda CR-V’s fuel economy for its standard four-cylinder engine is rated at 11.1 litres per 100 kilometres in city driving and 8.4 on the highway with the manual transmission, while the automatic returns 10.6 L/100 km city, 8.0 highway.
Base MSRP for a 2006 Honda CR-V is $29,300. The EX with the automatic will likely be a common build, starting at $32,000. The most expensive trim, by starting price, is the Honda CR-V EX-L, which starts at $34,200. That pricing is slightly below that of the Toyota RAV4, the CR-V’s biggest competitor among small SUVs.
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2006 Honda CR-V Pricing
Trims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: grocery bag holder
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: side-hinged
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Cover: soft cover · Mount Location: outside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Rear wiper: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: seatback
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: side-hinged
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Cover: soft cover · Mount Location: outside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Rear wiper: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: side-hinged
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Cover: soft cover · Mount Location: outside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Rear wiper: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: side-hinged
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Cover: soft cover · Mount Location: outside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Rear wiper: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: grocery bag holder
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: side-hinged
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Cover: hard shell · Mount Location: outside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Rear wiper: intermittent