Reviews: The 2002 Honda CR-V
By Tom Brown
The Honda CR-V for 2002
Made in JAPAN for Honda, the CR-V for 2002 is a contender in the 5-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $19,200 USD with a invoice price of $17,740 USD.
CR-V Dimensions
In 2002 the CR-V has an overall length of 178.60 inches and a width of 70.20 inches. It sits a total of 66.20 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 8.10 inches. Front headroom is 40.90 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the CR-V a turning radius of 34.10 inches. It uses 205/70R15 tires with a wheelbase of 103.10 inches.
Drivetrain
The CR-V comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a four-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3318 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The engine powering the CR-V gets 21 - 22 miles/gallon city and 25 - 26 miles/gallon highway off a 15.30 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the CR-V are also available.
Pricing
The CR-V retails for $19,200 USD with a invoice price of $17,740 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, 4WD/AWD, Driver Airbag. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists ABS Brakes, Front Side Airbag, Keyless Entry, Leather Steering Wheel, Cargo Net.
Exterior color choices include Chianti Red Pearl, Clover Green Pearl, Eternal Blue Pearl, Mojave Mist Metallic, Nighthawk Black Pearl, Satin Silver Metallic, Taffeta White with interior choices of Black Cloth Interior, Saddle Cloth Interior. The CR-V seats 5 people with 41.30 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 36 month/36,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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