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We beg to differ once again, because the best we could get was around 10 l/100km (23.5 mpg) on the The 2.2-liter engine generates 150 horsepower at 4000 rpm and a torque of 350 Nm at 2000 rpm, with fuel consumption estimates reaching 6.2 l/100km (37.9 mpg) outside the city. Even if there could be the way to fix this issue, the transmission box had no pre-defined modes that could alter the way it works and provide different types of behaviors, depending on the driver's needs. We experienced the same scenario more than once: we've tried to overtake a slower driver and, although we've tried the pedal to the metal technique, the transmission unit's reaction was surprisingly bad.

 Although Honda says it is a pretty advanced device, it doesn't act like one and reacts pretty slowly when you press the throttle harder. The automatic transmission is the one that could add some adrenaline to the risky journey we were talking about. However, the air flow is the one generating the biggest noises, probably due to the large exterior mirrors and to the reduced attention engineers have paid to aerodynamics. Noise levels are pretty high, although engine soundproofing is actually good.

 The suspension setup that proved so good inside the city is awful and makes the car feel like it's floating at high speeds, turning the whole trip into a risky "adventure". And yes, the CR-V has the ability to do that, but things are becoming unstable (literally) as soon as you exceed 130 km/h (80.7 mph). Given the fact that it comes with a 2.2-liter engine, it's almost natural to expect at least decent performance on the highway. Unfortunately, Honda CR-V is far from the "an SUV feels like home outside the city" idea because the car lacks the necessary features to perform well on open road.

  An SUV outside the city should be the supreme joy for every driver looking for a comfortable and safe ride on the highway.