How do you choose the perfect crossover SUV? Sometimes you know exactly what you want, but other times you need to weigh your options. Benson Honda is a big believer in doing side-by-side comparisons of rival vehicles to find out which one has more to offer. Let’s look in-depth at two remarkable crossover SUVs: the 2015 Honda CR-V and the 2015 Toyota Rav4!
2015 Honda CR-V
- A “Top Pick Plus” safety rating from the IIHS
- The title of 2015 Motor Trend SUV of the Year
- A recommendation from Consumer Reports based on reliability, safety, and performance
- Available HondaLink Assist, which uses GPS technology to stay connected to emergency personnel
- A 4-cylinder engine that produces 9 more horsepower and 9 more lbs.-ft. of torque than the RAV4’s 4-cylinder engine
- Available adaptive cruise control
- A maintenance-free battery
- Quicker acceleration, according to Motor Trend
- Better fuel economy ratings from the EPA (based on estimates)
- Standard CVT (which isn’t offered by the RAV4)
- Larger front brake rotors, which improve stopping capabilities
- Speed sensitive variable-assist power steering
- 2 cubic feet of extra space for passengers
- A standard locking glove box
- Rear A/C vents
2015 Toyota RAV4
- Whiplash-injury-lessening seats
- An optional cross-path warning system
- Larger standard tires than the CR-V
- A wheelbase that’s 1.6 inches longer than the CR-V’s
It’s clear to us who offers more when it comes to crossover SUVs – and that would be the 2015 CR-V in San Antonio TX! Can you just not wait to get your hands on the wheel of this new car? Come see us at Benson Honda today!
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