The Forester's Limited package is more affordable, and offers leather and a power tailgate. On the CR-V, the EX is the value-leader, while the Subaru may make the most sense as the Premium trim level. The Forester comes standard with all-wheel drive, too, which is either a boon or a miss depending on your perspective.Įquipment varies by model, but all CR-Vs and Foresters include the power and entertainment basics. That kind of tech is optional on all Forester trim levels except for the base model, but the Forester does very well in government and independent crash tests.
The latest CR-V hasn't yet been subjected to the full barrage of crash tests, but we applaud Honda for making automatic emergency braking standard on all but the LX model. Safety was as recently as last year a defining split between these two models, but it's far closer to a tossup between the two this year. The Forester has more vertical space and fold-down rear seats with one-touch action, but the seats don't quite fold flat. Open one of the back doors, and with one arm and a simple pull of a strap, in a very fluid motion the lower cushion tumbles forward into the footwell, the headrest angles forward, and the rear seatback flips forward, all tucking nearly behind the front seat, to a completely flat position. The Forester's interior space is close to that of the Honda, but the CR-V's smart seat-folding system gets kudos. That translates to far quicker acceleration and passing power with from the turbo model than from the standard engine in the LX. All other trim levels, including the EX, EX-L, and Touring, make use of a more advanced 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder that checks in with 190 hp and 179 pound-feet, the latter of which is spread across a much wider range of the engine's revolutions. The CR-V's cargo area is more flexible and its second row folds flatter, but both crossovers can hold a bicycle upright (with its front tire removed), something few rivals can say.ĬR-V LX models utilize a largely carried over 2.4-liter inline-4 engine rated at 184 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque. Passengers at all four outboard seating positions have terrific stretch-out room.
Its system does lack Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but it is generally easier to sort through than Honda's menu-intensive unit.īoth models deliver the best space utilization in their segment. We'll give Subaru the edge on infotainment, at least the system offered in Premium, Limited, and Touring trim levels. The latest CR-V offers more cubbyhole space and some nicer materials on higher-spec models, but it doesn't move the bar as far forward as it could have. It's far from runway material, but the simple design is refreshing and the cabin's trimmed out to a good, sturdy standard. The Forester's more handsome than in the past, and the cockpit has a smart functionality to it that transcends its uninteresting design. They have literally changed the whole car from the exterior styling to the interior dash and seats, size and tech.In the meantime it's worth recognizing that styling is neither 'ute's strong point.
It will be considerably different to the current version. If you wait until march/april then the new one comes out. Q5 – the current version is the old technology. The car even drives itself in stop/start traffic! He has heated seat, leather interiors, led lights inside the car (super cool)! If you add all the extras, expect to pay considerably more than the list price! Q7 – my friends has one with literally every spec in it, tech pack, comfort pack, assisted driving, rear and front cameras, sensors all over the car which give you a computerised overhead image your car when you reversing, assisted parking.
They are superb to drive and are comfortable as anything! Let me tell you that the technology of these cars is amazing! There is nothing on the market that will top the interior and technology of an Audi. I then went to land rover and looked at the evoque and range discovery sport. Went in to look at a Q2, was tempted by the Q5 and R8. Ok, I went to the AUDI store this weekend, because I am looking to get an Audi myself.