Honda CR-V e:HEV is Posh, Smooth, and Underpowered
The Honda CR-V e:HEV RS drives beautifully and is built to last, but 135kW, a small screen and $64,400 drive-away leave it exposed to cheaper Chinese rivals
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The Honda CR-V e:HEV RS drives beautifully and is built to last, but 135kW, a small screen and $64,400 drive-away leave it exposed to cheaper Chinese rivals
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