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HondaCR-V

The default family Honda SUV — reliable when serviced, huge boot and a soft-road bias rather than rock crawling. Diesels need DPF-aware use; later hybrids changed the ownership feel completely.

Best for: Families wanting a trustworthy mid-size SUV with space.

Indicative running costs ~£2,068–£3,010 / year

Honda CR-V
Power
120–193 hp
Economy
40–55 mpg
Fuel
Petrol
Boot
561–1,692 litres
0–60
8.5–11.5 sec 0–60 mph
Ins. group
Grp12–28, depending on trim and power

Owner essentials

The lookups people actually search for — pressures, oil and spare status. Confirm against the V5C engine code and door sticker.

Tyre size

Often 225/65 R17 – 235/60 R18

Tyre pressure (cold)

Typically ~33–36 PSI cold (door sticker)

Engine oil

Diesel: Low SAPS Honda approval; Hybrid: 0W-20 Honda hybrid grade

Oil capacity

About 4.5–5.5 litres

Spare / puncture kit

Spare, space-saver or sealant kit — check the boot well

ULEZ

Most petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Need a PSI ↔ bar converter? Tyre pressure tool →

UK running costs

Ballpark annual ownership for a private Honda CR-V at ~8,000 miles/year.

~£2,068–£3,010 / year

CostIndicative yearly figure
Fuel~£959/yr @ 55 mpg, £1.45/L, 8,000 miles
Road tax~£195/yr typical post-2017 standard rate
Insurance£550–£1,100 (indicative)
Servicing~£220–£380 for a typical annual service
Tyres (avg)~£240–£400 averaged over a set
  • · Assumes ~8,000 private miles/year — scale up/down with your mileage.
  • · Insurance is the wild card: age, postcode, NCB and claims history matter more than the car alone.
  • · Figures are illustrative UK ballparks for planning — not quotes. Use our running-costs tool for a custom budget.
Custom running-costs calculator →Journey fuel cost →Road tax estimator →

Variants & trims

GTI / ST / R-Line / AMG Line are not the same thing — match the boot badge and V5C engine code.

4 listed
VariantPowerRoad tax
S / SE 1.6 i-DTEC

Volume diesel. DPF conversation required.

1.6 diesel · 50–55 mpg

120–160 hp~£195*
SR / EX petrol

Simpler ownership than diesel for town use.

2.0 petrol · 35–42 mpg

155 hp~£195*
Hybrid e:HEV

Later UK favourite. Check 12V and hybrid health.

2.0 Hybrid · 40–50 mpg

184–193 hp~£195*
AWD

Haldex-style care on some gens — fluid history.

Various · 38–52 mpg

120–193 hp~£195*

*Indicative annual UK VED. Confirm on GOV.UK.

Full specifications

Engine1.6 litre
Gearbox6-speed manual or automatic
DimensionsApprox. 4.3–4.6m long · 1.8m wide
ServiceUsually 12 months or 10,000–20,000 miles; confirm by VIN and handbook
InsuranceTypically groups 12–28, depending on trim and power
Road taxDepends on first registration date, CO₂ band and fuel type — confirm on GOV.UK
CO₂Varies by engine, gearbox and trim — check the V5C or GOV.UK vehicle enquiry
Tyre sizeOften 225/65 R17 – 235/60 R18
Tyre pressureTypically ~33–36 PSI cold (door sticker)
OilDiesel: Low SAPS Honda approval; Hybrid: 0W-20 Honda hybrid grade
Oil capacityAbout 4.5–5.5 litres
ULEZMost petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Buying a used CR-V

  1. 1Hybrid: check battery warranty status
  2. 2Diesel: long-run history for DPF
  3. 3Listen for rear suspension knocks
  4. 4Confirm four-wheel-drive models have fluid history
  • · Confirm the exact engine code, trim and gearbox on the V5C before ordering parts
  • · Check the latest MOT history and advisories on GOV.UK
  • · Compare cold-start behaviour, warning lights and service invoices before buying

Common faults to check

Inspection prompts — not a diagnosis.

  • DPF and EGR on short-trip diesels
  • Rear brake / parking-brake mechanism wear
  • Air-con condenser stone damage
  • Infotainment freezes on some years

Honda CR-V FAQs

Is a used Honda CR-V expensive to run in the UK?

As a rough guide, many owners should budget ~£2,068–£3,010 / year including fuel, tax, insurance, servicing and tyres at ~8,000 miles/year. Hotter trims and young drivers cost more.

What tyre pressure does a Honda CR-V need?

Typically ~33–36 PSI cold (door sticker). Pressures change with load and wheel size — the legal reference is the sticker in the door shut or fuel flap, not the sidewall maximum.

What oil does a Honda CR-V take?

Diesel: Low SAPS Honda approval; Hybrid: 0W-20 Honda hybrid grade. Capacity is About 4.5–5.5 litres. Wrong oil on wet-belt / LongLife engines can be an expensive mistake — confirm by engine code in the handbook.

What are common Honda CR-V problems?

Buyers most often watch for: DPF and EGR on short-trip diesels; Rear brake / parking-brake mechanism wear. Always cross-check MOT history and a pre-purchase inspection.

Is the Honda CR-V ULEZ compliant?

Most petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Owner handbook

Official Honda manuals for exact oil grades, torque figures and fuse maps. We link out; PDFs stay with the manufacturer.

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Reviewed October 2026. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. Cost figures are illustrative UK planning ranges, not insurer or DVLA quotes. Manufacturer handbook and UK model-year specifications GOV.UK MOT guidance and vehicle test standards Owner and workshop inspection patterns; verify against the specific VIN