Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V is a mid-size family crossover from 2023, built for people who need more room than a compact hatchback but don't want to jump to a full-size SUV. The turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with an automatic gearbox pulls eagerly on the highway and up the island's hill climbs — the boost is noticeable from low revs. The roomy cabin and generous boot swallow a stroller, a family's worth of suitcases, and beach bags without folding the rear seats. The CR-V stays composed on wet asphalt during the rainy season — the suspension tuning and stability electronics add a real margin of safety. On Phuket, it's the choice for families with kids who want space, safety, and reasonable fuel consumption.

What sets the CR-V apart from a compact crossover like the Yaris Cross is the extra room and the confidence of the turbo engine. The back seat fits adults without feeling cramped, and the boot handles a week's worth of family luggage with no tricks required. Yet the CR-V never turns into the unwieldy machine a bigger Fortuner can be — it's easy to drive around town and on mountain roads alike, while fuel use stays reasonable for the class.

The difference shows most in the rainy season: the suspension and the full set of driver aids — stability control, ABS, a reversing camera — keep the car composed on slick asphalt when a tropical downpour hits without warning. The trade-off is that this isn't a four-wheel-drive off-roader for dirt tracks and deep puddles — it's a city-and-highway crossover. The typical renter is a family with one or two kids for 7–14 days who values safety, cargo room, and confident handling on wet roads.

Please note: child seats and other accessories are not included in the rental price and are provided for an extra fee — please check availability when booking.