The Honda CR-V used to have the biggest, 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 technology. My baggage take a look at 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 house 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 take a look at will affirm that, spoiler alert once more). Drop the seats down, and it is in actual fact the general cargo king at 76.5 cubic-feet, however for my part, that quantity is barely helpful when you intend to refill the complete rear cabin to the roof with ping pong balls. I’ve but to want to.
All that mentioned, the CR-V can nonetheless swallow way more baggage than I personal, which is the norm for this phase. If the CR-V has offered sufficient cargo capability for you previously, it is going to proceed to take action sooner or later. Please do not construe these exams and outcomes to imply I advocate that larger is best. We’re finally speaking very minor variations right here.
Earlier than attending to the luggage, let’s discuss a key level of distinction between the gas-only CR-V, the CR-V hybrid, and numerous rivals. The CR-V has a hard and fast cargo ground, which means that not like the Sportage, Tucson, RAV4 and plenty of others, you cannot decrease the ground to realize further house. 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 edges, nevertheless it’s not significantly 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 means. The cargo ground 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 accessible with a cargo cowl, however this take a look at automobile did not include it. In contrast to the Kia and RAV4, there would not have been wherever 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 take a look at.
OK, carry on the luggage. As in each baggage take a look at I do, which means two midsize curler suitcases that will should be checked in on the airport (26 inches lengthy, 16 large, 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 downside, all of them match with a great deal of room to spare. It does appear to be there is a bit much less leftover house than the Tucson (under left) using its lowered ground, 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 house. That is the place my unscientific methodology actually breaks down trigger I did not use the identical most gear for any of those vehicles. All of those had been examined in the middle of shifting from Portland to Southern California, so some baggage went into storage or bins throughout these exams.
The 38-quart cooler suits within the all of them, and I additionally managed a medium-size mushy cooler, a small cooler and a climbing youngster provider backpack (teal factor). There’s nonetheless room to spare, clearly.
For what it is value, right here is the Tucson and RAV4 with the identical further gadgets as one another. Each are additionally using their lowered load ground. Decide for your self, nevertheless it does appear to be they’ve more room than the CR-V.
Once more, it is a minor distinction in general house. I feel the most important factor to think about is the CR-V’s lack of a dual-level ground and spare tire.
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