Hi and welcome.

Both 1.6 (160bhp) and 2.2 i-DTEC engines are superb - as long as you are doing regular long runs to ensure the DPF doesnt get clogged.

If you are intent on going diesel, go for an auto. You will lose a few MPG's, but you wont have a clutch or DMF to worry about either in the longer term.

All of this, however, depends on your budget 👍

 

I have the gen 4, 2.2 diesel, getting around 42 to the gallon excellent car, i think Honda must have tweaked the engine to achieve bettter mpg than the gen 3 and it does have better mpg as far as i know, the gen 4 is a nicer looking motor having the facelift, great engine, very reliable so far for me, economical to and plenty of power, i don't no much about the 1.6 diesel except to say it is much easier again on diesel well into the 50's miles to the gallon, though i spoke to a friend who owns a 1.6 diesel a few years now and in his words all he ever did to his was to service it and put tyres on it, so prob pretty reliable to. and very economical, simply a great car in my opinion reliable good looking and i love it.

 

If its gonna be 1.6 it will be the 120hp version. Auto for the 2.2 is also worth to consider, but it all depend of what will appear on the market in good condition

 

If its gonna be 1.6 it will be the 120hp version

Mark my words - it is gutless at the top end. You will not like it and will not want it long term. Nor will it bring you any massive fuel savings over the 160.

If you go for the 1.6 i-DTEC, then you want the 160bhp/Auto combination.

 

The 4WD, 1.6 diesel will be the160 bhp model. be my choice in the 1.6 engined version

 

I am not a fan of biturbo and cvt(i know that this one is good, but...). So then probably i will wait for the right 2.2. Auto would be nice, but for manual for the dual mass flywheel i think they are also reliable not too many issues? Or am i wrong?

 

I wasn't fun of any turbo period. Now I got the 160 bhp CRV and the 120bhp civic 1.6 idtec (turbo).
If they are properly serviced no issues at all. Both and all modern diesels need long journeys once every month at least for those dpf and catalysts... Also to pove their value and good mpg...

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There is no CVT in the 1.6 diesels.

DMF's will always be an issue for manuals - and obviously you'll be getting a used machine - you have no way of knowing how its been driven/maintained. Also, there are no major known flaws with the i-DTEC turbo's, of any model (unless badly maintained...).

DMF/clutch changes cost circa £1000+.

So not cheap by any means and eventually, DMFs and clutches WILL need replacing. The Auto would be a better option, regardless of 1.6 or 2.2 model - far more robust and less prone to failure.

 

So not cheap by any means and eventually, DMFs and clutches WILL need replacing. The Auto would be a better option, regardless of 1.6 or 2.2 model - far more robust and less prone to failure.

OF course they need replacing!! They tend to wear out! 😁

Tbh modern Auto gearbox is so convenient nowadays, shifting is smooth, no need to worry which gear is on.. but most important aspect here is the fact that it has been maintained. And for me gearbox maintenance (manual or auto) means using Honda garage for Honda cars.

Still (sorry friends) I prefer manual. Not sure why, maybe I feel like I have better control over the car while using manual or something else? Dunno, still happy with the manual!
At the moment my V has approx 310k km and still runs ok. Probably before I reach 350k I'll need new DMF and clutch for sometimes car shakes little bit in reverse or in 1st gear (mostly overnight parking and misty morning) before the clutch pedal is fully released.

Oh, regarding the oil change: if i recall it correctly: the oil and filter is supposed to be done every 20k based on the manual for 2.2 i-DTEC. I have kept changing the oil+filter every 10-12k to ensure the oil does not come too dirty. I recommend doing this, but other opinions might also exist

 

Are you sure about the 1.6 auto? That is the 9 speed auto? If that is the one as far as i know it is cvt.

 

It cant be a CVT if it has a 9sp gearbox

 

You are right it is 9sp ZF trans, i don't know why i thought that is cvt...

 

Anyway that 9speed auto is out of my price range...

 

hmm, @nikola_bb you probably have already found this thread:

Honda crv 1.6 160hp 4x4 9 speed automatic transmission...

Hello everyone. I brought my honda crv about 2 months ago. Yesterday I was trying check fluid level In automatic 9 speed gear box. But I can't find location of the deepstick. I checked manual but in I my car there is nothing at all I'm not sure this transmission should have deepstick or coming...

www.crvownersclub.com

but still wanted to point out that auto gearboxes are not completely problem free (well what would be..).
Still I get chills when someone claims gearbox to be lifetime sealed...

 

Still I get chills when someone claims gearbox to be lifetime sealed...

I would not go over 50K miles on a gearbox fluid. Would even change earlier.

 

Yes definitely but if you change the oil regular than the transmission should last longer than the engine.
Another question about the gen4 if it has headlight washers does it mean that is bixenon?

 

Not necessarily. Headlight washers are not required for Xenon headlights in Germany AFAIK, they are up here tho.

 

Where I live (US), diesel is 25% more expensive than E10 and 40% higher than E15 fuel. Some days the stations don;t even have it due to shortages. Is it that much cheaper and more plentiful where you are?

 

Diesel here is cheaper 15% from super petrol and 11% from E10. Most of the cars are diesel so on the used car market there is more selection. Gen 4 petrol close to none.