The Honda CR-V has a refined powertrain and increased efficiency with a possible 900 km fuel range available. While it's expensive when compared to the competition, and the e-PHEV looses out on some boot space, it's still a practical, comfortable and spacious offering from Honda.

The plug-in hybrid is powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine and a 17.7kWh battery which you can charge to give an EV only driving range of up to 82 km.

Honda Ireland lent the vehicle to journalists for the purpose of review.

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