2014 Honda CR-V Earns NHTSA Five-Star Safety Rating

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

The 2014 Honda CR-V has earned a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The Japanese automaker’s SUV netted five stars in the front and side impact crash tests but earned four stars in the rollover crash test. In the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash test however, the CR-V received a “good” rating in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints and seats test, but received a score of “marginal” on the small overlap front crash test.

SEE ALSO: Small SUVs Fare Poorly in IIHS Small Overlap Crash Test

The 2014 Honda CR-V is priced from $23,775 including destination and comes standard with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 185 hp and 163 lb-ft of torque. Equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission in two-wheel-drive form, the CR-V gets 23 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.

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Jason Siu
Jason Siu

Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

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