A LITTLE more than a year ago, Honda launched its fourth-generation CR-V compact soft-roader in Australia, with the promise of a diesel-powered variant in the not too distant future.

The oil-burning version has finally landed in local showrooms but Honda is now playing catch-up against its rivals like the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4 that have offered diesels variants for some time.

Still, the company is keeping the CR-V diesel competitive with loads of standard gear and a price that undercuts a good proportion of its enemies.

More importantly, the familiar cavernous and practical cabin with clever folding seats remains...

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