Honda's CR-V 2.2 i-CTDi blows off turbo lag (South Africa) [8.23.7]

[T Mac]

...it was a rather suprising few days that I then found myself spending with Honda's diesel CR-V - the 2.2 i-CTDi. I'd driven the petrol version a while back and, although pleasing, it didn't really stand out from the crowd. The diesel is quite different.

For starters, it features well on my lag scale; in fact very well. There's almost no lazy spot at low rpm - the CR-V lifts her skirt and gracefully crosses the road, no need for whips and chains.

By Minesh Bhagaloo

Click here (http://www.motoring.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=3997601&fSectionId=855&fSetId=381) to read the entire review on the diesel CR-V in South Africa from motoring.co.za

[eldubya]

Any ideas on when a US version will hit? I've only had mine for a year, but might consider trading depending on the cost difference.

[2RedV's]

Any ideas on when a US version will hit? I've only had mine for a year, but might consider trading depending on the cost difference.Looks like 2009 at the earliest.