Buying a new Honda CR-V - which engine is best?

I'm looking to upgrade my 2009 petrol Nissan Qashqai+2 to a Honda CR-V. Which CR-V engine is the best, considering I do around 15,000 miles a year for work and family outings.

Asked on 25 May 2015 by mattverve

Answered by Honest John
You can probably justify the 1.6iDTEC. I haven't driven one, but there are tests of the original manual and current 1.6iDTEC nine-speed automatic on the site. www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/honda/cr-v-2012/
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