2022 Land Rover Defender vs 2021 Honda CR-V
Overview | |
MSRP$25,350 | MSRP$48,700 |
Average price$30,629 | Average price$78,587 |
Listings331 | Listings12 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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2021 Honda CR-V Reviews SummaryEven in a grim year, Honda is selling a staggering number of CR-Vs. The CR-V is the best-selling Honda in Canada, edging out the home-built Honda Civic. The CR-V is also the second best-selling compact SUV, just behind the Toyota RAV4. And it was the sixth best-selling vehicle in Canada in 2021. So, it’s hard to argue against the CR-V formula. Honda’s been at this almost as long as crossovers have been a thing, launching the CR-V in 1997—a year after the RAV4 debuted. The funny thing is, aside from sales volume, there’s only one thing the CR-V particularly excels at. Aesthetics are subjective, but it would be hard to argue the CR-V is the best-looking vehicle in its class. It’s not the cheapest. It ’s not the best equipped, especially at the middle to lower trim levels. It’s not the fastest, nor is it the quietest, or the most fuel efficient. It’s not even the most reliable, showing up nowhere in J.D. Power's Most Reliable list. So, what makes it so appealing to Canadian consumers? Let’s see if we can figure that out. | |
2022 Land Rover Defender Reviews SummaryOver seven decades in the car business, Land Rover has shifted from making utilitarian vehicles prized by farmers, explorers, and soldiers to making luxury vehicles prized by wealthy suburbanites. The 2022 Land Rover Defender aims to bridge the gap between Land Rover’s past and present. As other Land Rover models got more luxurious, the original Defender carried on as a rugged, basic off-roader. While Land Rover stopped selling the old school Defender in North America during the 1990s, it remained in production for other markets until 2016. By that time, Land Rover was already planning a clean-sheet redesign that brought the Defender back to North America for the 2020 model year. The new Land Rover Defender contrasts the automaker’s other models, like the Discovery and Range Rover, with an emphasis on ruggedness. It’s still bigger and cushier than the original Defender, but less fancy than its sibling models. And like the original Defender, the new model is available in two-door 90 and four-door 110 body styles. A three-row, eight-seat Land Rover Defender 130 body style is also on the way for the 2023 model year. Meanwhile, changes for the 2022 model year include a new optional 11.4-inch touchscreen, standard wireless phone charging, and an expansion of trim levels. The Defender 90 gets a new X-Dynamic SE trim, and a new V8 powertrain option debuts for both the 90 and Defender 110. Shared with other Jaguar Land Rover products, the supercharged 5.0-litre V8 provides a serious boost in performance. We sampled it in a Defender 90 for this review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 190 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity6 |
Horsepower190 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower296 hp @ 4000 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway21 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 190 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Torque179 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower190 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower296 hp @ 4000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway21 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity6 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space39.2 cu ft | Cargo Space15.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3337 lbs | Curb Weight4550 lbs |
Height66.1 in | Height77.7 in |
Length182.1 in | Length180.4 in |
Width73.0 in | Width82.9 in |
Wheelbase104.8 in | Wheelbase101.9 in |
Maximum Payload1358 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7716 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,350 | $48,700 |
Average price | $30,629 | $78,587 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Even in a grim year, Honda is selling a staggering number of CR-Vs. The CR-V is the best-selling Honda in Canada, edging out the home-built Honda Civic. The CR-V is also the second best-selling compact SUV, just behind the Toyota RAV4. And it was the sixth best-selling vehicle in Canada in 2021. So, it’s hard to argue against the CR-V formula. Honda’s been at this almost as long as crossovers have been a thing, launching the CR-V in 1997—a year after the RAV4 debuted. The funny thing is, aside from sales volume, there’s only one thing the CR-V particularly excels at. Aesthetics are subjective, but it would be hard to argue the CR-V is the best-looking vehicle in its class. It’s not the cheapest. It’s not the best equipped, especially at the middle to lower trim levels. It’s not the fastest, nor is it the quietest, or the most fuel efficient. It’s not even the most reliable, showing up nowhere in J.D. Power's Most Reliable list. So, what makes it so appealing to Canadian consumers? Let’s see if we can figure that out. | Over seven decades in the car business, Land Rover has shifted from making utilitarian vehicles prized by farmers, explorers, and soldiers to making luxury vehicles prized by wealthy suburbanites. The 2022 Land Rover Defender aims to bridge the gap between Land Rover’s past and present. As other Land Rover models got more luxurious, the original Defender carried on as a rugged, basic off-roader. While Land Rover stopped selling the old school Defender in North America during the 1990s, it remained in production for other markets until 2016. By that time, Land Rover was already planning a clean-sheet redesign that brought the Defender back to North America for the 2020 model year. The new Land Rover Defender contrasts the automaker’s other models, like the Discovery and Range Rover, with an emphasis on ruggedness. It’s still bigger and cushier than the original Defender, but less fancy than its sibling models. And like the original Defender, the new model is available in two-door 90 and four-door 110 body styles. A three-row, eight-seat Land Rover Defender 130 body style is also on the way for the 2023 model year. Meanwhile, changes for the 2022 model year include a new optional 11.4-inch touchscreen, standard wireless phone charging, and an expansion of trim levels. The Defender 90 gets a new X-Dynamic SE trim, and a new V8 powertrain option debuts for both the 90 and Defender 110. Shared with other Jaguar Land Rover products, the supercharged 5.0-litre V8 provides a serious boost in performance. We sampled it in a Defender 90 for this review. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 190 hp I4 | 2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 |
Horsepower | 190 hp @ 5600 rpm | 296 hp @ 4000 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 21 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 190 hp I4 | 2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Torque | 179 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 190 hp @ 5600 rpm | 296 hp @ 4000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 21 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 39.2 cu ft | 15.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3337 lbs | 4550 lbs |
Height | 66.1 in | 77.7 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 180.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 82.9 in |
Wheelbase | 104.8 in | 101.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1358 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 7716 lbs |
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