What should I replace my Honda CR-V with?

I'm looking for a shortlist of possible options for a used (up to 3 years old) replacement for an ageing Honda CR-V. The Honda has been very practical, but it is now over 10 years old and I would like to try something different. I would still like my wish list to include the best features of the Honda, including good reliability, high driving position, automatic transmission and large luggage carrying capacity, but as it will be used for mainly local journeys with occasional longer trips, I would definitely like much better efficiency, so a petrol/hybrid option would also be preferred.

Asked on 9 February 2022 by David Thorpe

Answered by Russell Campbell

The Toyota RAV4 is the obvious choice. Both the current and the last generation RAV4 came with a hybrid option that makes them very cheap to run and you don't need to charge them. Both versions are known for their reliability and are also spacious. The Lexus NX is another option but it's quite small, while the RX is big but expensive.

If you fancy a plug-in hybrid – which I'd only recommend if you have somewhere to charge the car at home – I'd suggest the new Kia Sorento. You can get PHEV versions of cars like the Land Rover Discovery Sport, BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC, but they're more expensive and not as spacious.

Reviews of all these cars, below:

www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/toyota/rav-4-2018/
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/toyota/rav4-2013/
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/lexus/nx-2021/
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/lexus/rx-2015/
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/kia/sorento-2020/
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/land-rover/discovery.../
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/bmw/x3-g01-2018/
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/mercedes-benz/glc-cl.../

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