New 1.6 Diesel Honda CRV...good idea?

Cybil 666
Cybil 666 Forum Participant Posts: 10
edited April 2021 in Caravans #1

Hi All 

I’m looking for advice on anyone who owns a 2016 Honda CRV EX 1.6 Diesel, I currently have an older CRV 2.2 Diesel which I use to tow My Bailey Pageant 7 and I’m wondering whether swopping to the 1.6 is a good idea or not….many thanks

 

Regards

Andy

(posted on behalf of a friend)

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  • Oneputt
    Oneputt Club Member Posts: 9,144 ✭✭✭
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    edited March 2019 #2

    Andy I’m also considering changing my CRV to a pre owned 1.6 dti. The figures suggest that it would be ok to tow our van.  It will be interesting to see what others have to say

  • Snowman2603
    Snowman2603 Forum Participant Posts: 12
    edited March 2019 #3

    Hi,

    Last October we traded the Honda CRV 1.6 Diesel  EX with the 9 speed auto diesel and 4 wheel drive and this was an excellent tow vehicle for our Bailey Pegasus 514.

    illegal speed on motorways were easily maintained and the caravan never moved

    the reversing camera was spot on for alignment (unlike the Land Rover Sport which is about 150mm out)

    The flappy paddles on the steering wheels were excellent for 'holding' a gear if you where climbing a steep hill.

    We now own a Honda CRV EX 1.5 petrol, CVT gearbox and providing you ignore the fuel consumption it is even better. it certainly tows well, and my wife loves the heated steering wheel!!! haven't had any snow this winter to test it, but it handles mud with ease

  • Snowman2603
    Snowman2603 Forum Participant Posts: 12
    edited March 2019 #4

    Should have added - previous to the 1.6 diesel CRV, we had the manual 2.2 CDTI

    so which is best - the 1.6 diesel for fuel consumption, but my wife loves

    the 1.5 petrol for all its toys - head up display, heated steering wheel, adaptive cruise control, the list goes on

  • biggsy
    biggsy Forum Participant Posts: 54
    edited March 2019 #5

    I've had the 1.6 manual 160who from New .I had the 2.2 model before the 1.6 is a great car 53per gallon solo,28 towing

  • Hatter
    Hatter Forum Participant Posts: 44
    edited March 2019 #6

    We've got the 1.6 auto. Tows our Lunar Ultima 470 fine. There are quite a few posts on here and other caravan forums regarding the 1.6. Also check out the Honda CRV forums.

  • DriveMK
    DriveMK Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited April 2021 #7

    Can I  ask what mpg you get solo and towing,  looking at a 2018 1.6 auto

  • DriveMK
    DriveMK Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited April 2021 #8

    Can I ask what mpg you got solo and towing with the 1.6 auto, looking at a 2018 1.6 auto

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited April 2021 #9

    I'm pretty sure Snowman no longer posts here any more 🤔

  • handsj
    handsj Forum Participant Posts: 117
    edited April 2021 #10

    It may not have been wise for him to do illegal speeds on motorways towing a caravan. Or to admit to it in his above post on the Caravan Club forum!

     

     

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