New Honda checklist - consider the space you need

November 2011

Santa has been known to make a list and check it twice - and when it comes to choosing a new car this Christmas, this wise approach is well worth considering.

If it has been awhile since you purchased a new car - or if this is your very first car purchase - the NRMA has an excellent checklist that you might want to work from.

In addition to the obvious considerations - including looking for any visible damage or defects, checking the brakes and learning how operating systems such as transmission, suspension or steering controls work - you might want to keep a few practical details in mind.

It's worth considering your new car in the context of your lifestyle - if you are planning for a new baby, for example, you'll want to make sure that a child seat fits comfortably and a pram can be tucked away in the boot.

Likewise, if you are a golfer, surfer, skier or you travel regularly, you'll want to make sure there is enough space for all your luggage and equipment.

The Honda CR-V's versatile interior combines the practicality of a 4WD car with a passenger car - and the HOnda CR-V boasts plenty of clever storage solutions if you need to increase your cargo space.

In the boot, you can utilise a removable dual-layer rear cargo shelf to keep camping gear and sports equipment organised, while the seats can slide, fold and even tumble forward to create additional space if you need it.