Good Housekeeping Names the Honda CR-V at Phillipsburg area Honda as the Best Interior in a Crossover

Aug 19, 2014

The research team at Good Housekeeping constantly tests products and vehicles to help consumers make the best choices for their hard-earned dollars. Phillipsburg area Honda is honored to be home Good Housekeeping’s top crossover with the best interior: the Honda CR-V.

Why the Honda CR-V

The magazine praised the crossover SUV for many of its available and standard features. Good Housekeeping said the Honda CR-V delivers “terrific value and fuel economy.” Some of the site’s favorite features include the following:

Shifting and fuel economy

The Honda CR-V has a 2.4-liter, inline-4 cylinder engine. The horsepower rating is 185 hp at 7000 RPM with 163 ft.-lbs. of torque at 4300 RPM.

Handling and quiet ride

Good Housekeeping liked the CR-V’s electric-assisted steering, which made it easier to park. The Honda CR-V is equipped with cruise control, front strut suspension, multi-link suspension in the rear and 4-wheel independent suspension.

Rear seats

The crossover has a new rear seat. The 60/40 rear bench seat has levers that allow the seat to fold over on either side of the cargo.

Cargo space

The max cargo space in the CR-V with all of the seats in place is 37.2 cubic feet.

More Experts Weigh In

The Honda CR-V is receiving waves of awards and accolades. US News Rankings and Reviews awarded the 2014 Honda CR-V with the 2014 Best Compact SUV for Families award, and the site ranked the crossover #1 in three categories. The NHTSA gave the Honda CR-V a five-star safety rating, and Edmunds.com gave the SUV an “A” rating. Kelley Blue Book awarded the Honda CR-V with the 2014 Best Resale Value Award.