The Honda CR-V used to have the most important, most versatile cargo space within the compact SUV phase. Now not. The ballooned Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage surpassed the previous-generation CR-V, and proceed to outpace the brand new era. My baggage check of the Tucson and Sportage confirmed that, as did this one. So, ah, spoiler alert?
The specs say it has 36.3 cubic-feet of cargo area behind the second row no matter powertrain (extra on that later), which is certainly lower than the Tucson, Sportage and Toyota RAV4 (a future baggage check will verify that, spoiler alert once more). Drop the seats down, and it is in reality the general cargo king at 76.5 cubic-feet, however in my view, that quantity is just helpful when you intend to replenish your complete rear cabin to the roof with ping pong balls. I’ve but to wish to.
All that mentioned, the CR-V can nonetheless swallow much more baggage than I personal, which is the norm for this phase. If the CR-V has supplied sufficient cargo capability for you up to now, it’s going to proceed to take action sooner or later. Please do not construe these checks and outcomes to imply I advocate that greater is best. We’re finally speaking very minor variations right here.
Earlier than attending to the baggage, let’s discuss a key level of distinction between the gas-only CR-V, the CR-V hybrid, and varied opponents. The CR-V has a set cargo flooring, which means that in contrast to the Sportage, Tucson, RAV4 and plenty of others, you can’t decrease the ground to attain further area. That is additionally the case for the CR-V hybrid, which I examined, nevertheless it additionally doesn’t have a spare tire. The Sportage Hybrid and RAV4 Hybrid do have spare tires regardless of packing batteries, whereas the Tucson Hybrid doesn’t.
Mainly, whereas the presence of a spare tire does not influence cargo versatility, it does clearly imply you do not have a spare tire.
There’s some storage on the perimeters, nevertheless it’s not notably helpful and consists of exhausting, slippery plastic. That is illustrative of the truth that the CR-V’s cargo space is voluminous however not intelligent in any manner. The cargo flooring definitely does not double as a picnic desk with a drainable compartment under as within the first- and second-generation CR-Vs.
The CR-V is obtainable with a cargo cowl, however this check automobile did not include it. In contrast to the Kia and RAV4, there would not have been anyplace to retailer it within the CR-V, which means I’d’ve examined it with and with out the cargo cowl in place. As such, we’re simply getting the with out check.
OK, deliver on the baggage. As in each baggage check I do, meaning two midsize curler suitcases that might should be checked in on the airport (26 inches lengthy, 16 broad, 11 deep), two roll-aboard suitcases that simply barely match within the overhead (24L x 15W x 10D), and one smaller roll-aboard that matches simply (23L x 15W x 10D). I additionally embody my spouse’s fancy in a single day bag simply to spruce issues up a bit (21L x 12W x 12D).
No drawback, all of them match with a great deal of room to spare. It does seem like there is a bit much less leftover area than the Tucson (under left) using its lowered flooring, and I actually cannot inform with the Sportage (under proper) as I did some wackadoo bag Tetris with that one. Keep tuned in future weeks for RAV4.
OK, so now let’s attempt to fill in that area. That is the place my unscientific technique actually breaks down trigger I did not use the identical most gear for any of those automobiles. All of those had been examined in the midst of shifting from Portland to Southern California, so some baggage went into storage or bins throughout these checks.
The 38-quart cooler matches within the all of them, and I additionally managed a medium-size delicate cooler, a small cooler and a mountain climbing baby provider backpack (teal factor). There’s nonetheless room to spare, clearly.
For what it is price, right here is the Tucson and RAV4 with the identical further gadgets as one another. Each are additionally using their lowered load flooring. Choose for your self, nevertheless it does seem like they’ve extra space than the CR-V.
Once more, it is a minor distinction in total area. I believe the largest factor to think about is the CR-V’s lack of a dual-level flooring and spare tire.
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