Any advice on the 2012 Honda cr-v idtec 2.2 4x4 diesel as a tow car. Is it any good in the snow? I am thinking of changing it from a Mazda 6 2.2 diesel which has never let me down.
I know a Honda rep - he said - "Honda don't do towing vehicles" He said - there are lots of other vehicles that are far better.
However - I imagine it depends on what you are towing - if it's a caravan with any weight - I would look elsewhere - but if your van is only light - just fit snow and ice tyres.
As a tow car supperb. Never towed in the snow. I think you will also find it is not a true 4 x 4. Also check your weights I think the Honda will be on the limit. Honda tow match
Great towcar pretty much the best I have had with a bailey pageant behin. The 4wd is variable depending on conditions. Was also fine in last winters snow
Quote: Originally posted by cnicholson6 on 16/8/2013
Any advice on the 2012 Honda cr-v idtec 2.2 4x4 diesel as a tow car. Is it any good in the snow? I am thinking of changing it from a Mazda 6 2.2 diesel which has never let me down.
There good in snow and also an able towcar with 100kg nose weight limit and a good kerbweight between 1690-1730 model dependent .
We were snowed in while in Spain Feb this year and the depth of the snow was 10-12inches and my CRV never faltered
The auto has a towing limit of 1500kgs, ( tends to hunt between 4th and 5th when towing) manual 2000kgs, performane in snow depends on the tyres fitted (Dunlop ST30 M+S as standard). Not a true 4x4 but detects wheel slippage and goes into 4 wheel drive automatically. I tow an Amara 520/4 with a2010 iDtec auto , no problems, mpg 22-26 mpg depending on journey /type of road/traffic etc. Mpg solo averages 35, have managed 49mpg solo on a 70 mile run to Lincolnshire but used a VERY light right foot.
Honda towbar from main dealer £735,with twin electrics, ask for a towing kit (same thing but this is specified if ordered from the factory) and it is £685. Prices correct August 2012. This is my second CRV and never had a problem.It will be much better in snow than the Mazda 6 due to availability of 4 wheel drive.
Blimey - I reckon the final drive of my Saab must be quite high - when towing the only time it goes into 6th (it is auto) is if I am on a long downhill stretch and over 65mph (speedo lol) Joking aside, it spends most of the time on the open road in 5th and still returns 27+ mpg. I'm quite happy with that considering that I make very good progress. As soon as I get out of town on goes the cruise and it's uphill and down dale at around 60 per with no slowing or hold-ups. Love it.
I do like the look of the CR V though and cannot understand the salesman doubting that they are any good for towing!!
Pete
I have the new CR-V EX iDTEC, and it's a superb tow car. Go for the manual rather than the auto. I changed my Accord Tourer for the CR-V and I'm amazed at how much more economical it is.
Like Robbie I changed from an Accord Tourer to the CR-V and it tows my Burgundy like a dream.
As for 4x4 capabilities, well, it's a soft-roader rather than a true off-roader and it's difficult to tell as on mine it selects itself automatically should the front wheels slip. In the latest version 4 wheel drive is selectable manually.
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