Following my previous enquiries about the diesel CRV. How about the 2.0l petrol version as a towing vehicle? I know the early Mk 1 had a low towing capacity but I'm thinking of 05/06 vintage Mk2. Would be grateful for any opinions (I know they're a bit thirsty!)
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I had a 2003 Honda Stream (same 2 litre petrol engine as the CRV) and it was fine - we only changed the car because, as an auto, it had a stupidly low towing weight (1200 kg) whereas the manual has 1500kg. It was very reliable (Honda claim they have built 15 million of those VTEC engines and not had a SINGLE failure!!) but it wasn't very economical - 28mpg solo so towing will be around 20mpg max, I would imagine.
When it comes down to it, it doesn't matter about the manufacturer IMO - look at the basic figures; bhp, torque, vehicle weights etc.
As many will tell you, petrol is not as good for towing simply because they have less torque than the equivalent diesel - only ever towed with a diesel myself so can't confirm that but it sounds reasonable.
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Many thanks for the replies. Further question - I was looking at an '04 model yesterday and in the hand book is it said max hitch load was only 50 kg. I know it was 50kg on the old M1i CRV but I thought the Mk2 was 100kg max. Anyone know anything about this?
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Quote: Originally posted by Wotcha on 02/12/2010
Many thanks for the replies. Further question - I was looking at an '04 model yesterday and in the hand book is it said max hitch load was only 50 kg. I know it was 50kg on the old M1i CRV but I thought the Mk2 was 100kg max. Anyone know anything about this?
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The Mk3 2005 ( 05 plate )onwards have a 100kg noseweight limit
Quote: Originally posted by Wotcha on 02/12/2010
Many thanks for the replies. Further question - I was looking at an '04 model yesterday and in the hand book is it said max hitch load was only 50 kg. I know it was 50kg on the old M1i CRV but I thought the Mk2 was 100kg max. Anyone know anything about this? Cheers
We have a 2003 model and the handbook says the same. I believe the change to 100kg was implemented on the face lift model which was launched in 2005.
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Topic: Honda CRV petrol engine
