2010 Honda CR-V

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Interior - What the Auto Press Says

On balance, reviewers say the CR-V's interior is comfortable, functional and quiet. The base LX model comes with lots of standard features, including power windows, cruise control and storage spaces galore. The next level up, the EX, costs about $2,000 more and doesn't add much in the way of features -- the few additions include a six-disc in-dash CD changer and steering wheel-mounted audio controls.

• "The interior is straightforward and comfortable." -- Car and Driver
• "The cabin is quiet, totally blocking out road and wind noise." -- Cars.com
• "Hard plastics abound in the cabin, but none look cheap. The interior is assembled with care." -- Consumer Guide
• "The CR-V's interior is a great example of how to create a cabin out of plastic that doesn't feel cheap. Treated with an interesting matte finish, the CR-V's interior won't fool you into thinking that you've settled into a luxury SUV, but it still feels high quality and sporty. The surfaces were pleasant to the touch and felt solid and substantial." -- CNET
• "A 'conversation mirror' built into the overhead console's sunglasses holder enables front-seat occupants to keep an eye on the backseat without turning around." -- Edmunds

Seating

Test drivers like all of the CR-V's seats. However, it doesn't offer a third-row option. If you're looking for one, consider the Toyota RAV4 or Mitsubishi Outlander -- but remember that third rows in compact SUVs are usually cramped. Cloth seats come standard, so if you're looking for easy-to-clean upholstery, you'll have to upgrade to the EX-L's leather-trimmed seats. However, remember that the EX-L costs nearly $5,000 more than the base model.

• "Although the CR-V is tied with the [Ford] Escape for the shortest wheelbase, it is capacious behind the front seats, and it matches the Toyota [RAV4] for the most comfortable rear seat for two or three riders." -- Car and Driver
• "Front space seemed huge for a compact SUV and the rear seat would actually hold three adults over reasonable distances." -- Boston Globe
• "Front legroom is excellent. Rear legroom is also very good and the low center hump makes it possible for an adult to ride there for a reasonable period of time. I felt the front seats offered good side support." -- The Auto Channel
• "Space for legs and knees is plentiful even with the front seats far aft. Headroom is ample." -- Consumer Guide

Interior Features

The 2010 CR-V's cabin is well-liked for its easy-to-use controls and high level of standard (though not hi-tech) equipment. For 2010, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink is now included on models equipped with the available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System. However, what isn't available is a rear DVD entertainment system

• "The LX comes fairly well equipped, and it should be enough for most buyers. The main additions to the EX are dress-up items such as a chrome grille and rear privacy glass and luxury touches such as a premium sound system and dual-zone automatic climate control." -- Car and Driver
• "Not only are the controls and instrumentation ergonomically correct, but there are numerous parent-friendly conveniences as well." -- Edmunds
• "Large, clear instrumentation. Controls are easy to reach. Some of our testers say small buttons make radio operation difficult with or without navigation system. The navigation system absorbs too many audio functions and takes time to master. Its touch screen and programming via predetermined voice commands helps." -- Consumer Guide
• "The trouble with the CR-V is that, while the tech present in the cabin is well executed, there are a few key features--ahem, Bluetooth--that are missing." -- CNET

Cargo

Storage space is a big plus in the 2010 Honda CR-V. It provides 37.5 cubic feet of space with all seats in use and 72.9 cubic feet with the second row folded down. These figures don't quite match the Toyota RAV4, which boasts best-in-class cargo capacity of 73 cubic feet with the second and third rows folded down. However, the CR-V's easy-to-use rear hatch gives it an advantage over the RAV4, which features an awkward side-swinging rear door.

Another big coup for the CR-V is its sheer number of small storage spaces. These include a retractable center tray table, eight beverage holders, upper and lower glove compartments and an underseat storage bin. The EX model adds a dual-deck cargo shelf and the EX-L adds a center console.

• "The CR-V's interior is its best attribute, offering an impressively large and versatile cargo hold that tops out at 73 cubic feet of space. Additionally, there are plenty of bins, cubbies and cupholders to stash things." -- Edmunds
• "Generous cargo space even with the rear seat up." -- Consumer Guide
• "A nice new feature is a double-deck rear storage area that boosts stowage space. Simple and smart." -- Arizona Republic
• "Honda now uses a hatch instead of the side-hinged rear door. Bravo!" -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel