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What is an upmarket replacement for my Honda CR-V?

I've owned a Honda CR-V 2.2 EX for 4 years now and it's been great. I'd like to replace it with something the same size, certainly no smaller, but with a better quality, more upmarket interior. I like the Jaguar F-Pace but don't want a diesel and I'm waiting to try the Inegnium 2.0 petrol when it comes out. Anything else on your radar you could recommend? I don't really need the added complication of 4WD, but it would be nice as I live in the country and go off-road occasionally with dogs and for fishing. Must be petrol, automatic and full 5 seats.

Many thanks
Bill
Kent

Asked on 10 January 2017 by wildwilly

Answered by Honest John
JLR is so late with the Ingenium petrol engine that I think they are finding it's no better than the tough old 2.0 litre chain cam Ford Duratec EcoBoost engine that they fit to the XE. You can get a Range Rover Evoque with that engine, but that's the only JLR SUV with it. Otherwise you're up to 3.0 supercharged V6s in the F-Pace, RR Sport and RR. When switchable, 4WDs are best run in 2WD unless you need auto AWD for wet or otherwise difficult conditions, then you don't run the risk of running the centre diff against a disparity in tyres. I wasn't convinced by the Lexus NX hybrid, which has the same drivetrain as the RAV-4 hybrid. RX better, but very dramatic looking. Best SUV to drive is the Porsche Macan.

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