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Wandering_Storm
Explorer
Nov 13, 2014

Honda crv

Just went to trade my 2012 Honda CRV for a 2015 and. Had to settle for a new 2014 because the 2015 CAN NOT be towed four down. The reason is the new steel belt transmission that they are using starting 2015. Hopefully they will modify (like Ford)) the car for future tow ability four down. It's a shame...There are a lot of CRV's in tow out there. If you need a new CRV get the 2014 before they are all gone. J.McD

7 Replies

  • pa_traveler's avatar
    pa_traveler
    Explorer
    Nov 19, 2014
    Whats a cvt? Do you shift it or just drive it? Im talking 2014 and earlier thanks.
  • Sooboy's avatar
    Sooboy
    Explorer
    Nov 18, 2014
    az99 wrote:
    pa traveler wrote:
    Are they automatic trannys? Also want to get a tow vehicle.
    No. It is a CVT. Similar to a snowmobile clutch. Ford was using them also.


    Ugh. So now they've ruined the CRV. :S
  • az99's avatar
    az99
    Explorer
    Nov 15, 2014
    pa traveler wrote:
    Are they automatic trannys? Also want to get a tow vehicle.
    No. It is a CVT. Similar to a snowmobile clutch. Ford was using them also.
  • obgraham's avatar
    obgraham
    Explorer
    Nov 13, 2014
    Pretty sure my 2006 CRV was the last year they made a stickshift one.
  • Bill_Diana's avatar
    Bill_Diana
    Explorer
    Nov 13, 2014
    Yep...many of us heard about this change. We had an 04 CRV that just kept running and running and still looked like new when traded for 13 CRV. I guess this one better keep running & running because no more CRV's four down towing.

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