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Honda was founded in 1937 and developed its first motor-bicycles in 1946. During the 1960s the company designed racing cars taking part in the Isle of Man TT races and the Formula 1 Grand Prix, which they are still involved with today. Honda started to sell production cars and vans in 1963.

2027 entrants

Honda CR-V 2.0 i-MMD HYBRID PHEV ADVANCE TECH

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1500kg - 1600kg
Hybrid Towcar | Family Towcar

Judges' comments:

"The CR-V ticks many of the boxes to be an excellent towcar – it's spacious, has easily accessible towing information and brakes in a very confident and stable fashion, plus it's well-equipped and feels like a quality product."

SUV, Honda, Detachable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1993
  • Number of gears / gearbox: 2 / Automatic eCVT
  • Fuel: Petrol/Hybrid
  • Drive Train: Front Wheel Drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 145 @ 6100 (Petrol Engine) 181bhp (Electric Motor)
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 139 @ 4500 (Petrol Engine) 247lb-ft (Electric Motor)
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 16.16s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 12.38s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.75m
  • CO2 g/km: 19

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (including driver) (kg): 1998
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2430
  • Caravan (kg): 1500
  • Noseweight (kg): 100
  • Roof Load (kg): 82.6

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £48,075 - £51,250
  • £ (price as tested) includes £925.00 towing gear charges: £52,645
  • Insurance group: 37E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two

Read more about the Honda CR-V 2.0 i-MMD HYBRID PHEV ADVANCE TECH

Check with your local Honda dealer for the latest prices and availability

 

2026 entrants

Honda CR-V 2.0 i-MMD HYBRID PHEV ADVANCE TECH

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1500kg - 1600kg
Hybrid Towcar | Family Towcar

Judges' comments:

"A flexible family car with plenty of luggage space."

SUV, Thule, detachable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: four
  • Size of engine in cc: 1993
  • Gearbox: automatic CVT
  • Fuel: Petrol-electric plug in hybrid
  • Drive Train: Front Wheel Drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 184 @ 6100
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 139 @ 4500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 17.67s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 12.48s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 61.9m
  • CO2 g/km: 19

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (including driver) (kg): 1998
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2430
  • Caravan (kg): 1500
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £45,925 - £50,470
  • £ (price as tested) includes £925 towing gear charges: £50,855
  • Insurance group: 37
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Honda CR-V 2.0 i-MMD HYBRID PHEV ADVANCE TECH

Check with your local Honda retailer for the latest prices and availability

Previous years' winners and entrants

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Honda CR-V PHEV (Advance Tech)

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1500kg - 1600kg

 

Judges' comments:

"Reversing with a caravan was relatively simple."

SUV, ACPS Automotive detachable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1993
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 1 / automatic
  • Fuel: Petrol hybrid
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 146 @ 6100                      
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 139 @ 4500                         
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 16.73s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 7.95s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 43.3m
  • CO2 g/km: 0.8

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1994
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2430
  • Caravan (kg): 1500
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £53,995 - £54,990
  • £ (price as tested) includes £925 towing gear charges: £54,920
  • Insurance group: 37E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Honda CR-V PHEV (Advance Tech)

Check with your local Honda dealer for the latest prices and availability