Honda crv 1.6 b.h.p.

Peter Henson
Peter Henson Forum Participant Posts: 12
edited May 2018 in Towcars & Towing #1

Hi, I am looking at Changing my tow car to a New honda c.r.v. 1.6.litre 4x4 diesel, my caravan is a Lunar Clubman s.I. with a  m.r.o. of 1320 kg and 1475 kg fully ladened, any advice from present owners or the honda c.r.v. 1.6 litre would be well appreciated, or any experienced caravaners would be helpful. Is the honda a stable and safe tow car, can a 1.6 litre pull my caravan with ease? 

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  • flatcoat
    flatcoat Forum Participant Posts: 1,571
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    edited May 2018 #2

    If buying new get a very, very good deal. The dealers will orobsbly not admit it however the current CRV is about to be replaced and there will no longer be a diesel. I personally think 1.6 is a tad underpowered and many CRV drivers report the suspension is on the soft side for towing but Honda are very reliable and the 1.6d is noted for excellent real world economy. I know someone with a 1.6 Civic diesel who gets approaching 70mpg. 

  • lornalou1
    lornalou1 Forum Participant Posts: 2,169
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    edited May 2018 #3

    the auto will give a better tow than the manual.

  • Simon100
    Simon100 Club Member Posts: 665 ✭✭✭
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    edited May 2018 #4

    Have a look at the reviews on line. Most comment that the 1.6 is not really up to the job and is not a relaxing tow.

    You might want to consider similar offerings from KIA or Hyundai which offer 2.0 ltr engines.

  • onepjg
    onepjg Forum Participant Posts: 282
    edited May 2018 #5

    I test drove one and my advice re towing would be.... no no no no no

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited May 2018 #6

    Sounds like a case of reporting to the RSPCSE ( Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Small Engines)

  • Peter Henson
    Peter Henson Forum Participant Posts: 12
    edited May 2018 #7

    Great thanks for your comments, I have a hyundai at present, I think I'm going to stick with the reliable hyundai brand and look at the santa fe. Enjoy your holidays in your caravan.

  • biggsy
    biggsy Forum Participant Posts: 54
    edited May 2018 #8

    Peter i have the 160 bhp version of the 1.6 Diesel.brilliant tow car car.I had the 2.2 before this has more grunt. My brother has the same car he says the same as me.if it was no good i would be honest and say.

  • biggsy
    biggsy Forum Participant Posts: 54
    edited May 2018 #9

    Sorry forgot to say I tow a 2018 lunar 575  manual .the auto box is limited to 1500

  • onepjg
    onepjg Forum Participant Posts: 282
    edited June 2018 #10

    Biggsy

    I had the 2.2 and would agree... brilliant. The 1.6 was underpowered as a car, let alone a tow car. But that’s just IMHO

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