CRV was an excellent concept Honda to join back in the 90s. The firs generation was a cracker and won a legion of fans to the fold compact SUV, helped by the Toyota RAV4. Now, these small soft roaders represent a large portion of the sales of new vehicles in America. People love the convenience, style and value, compared with, say a small car.
Now,
these small soft roaders represent a large portion of the sales of new vehicles in America. People love the convenience, style and value, compared with, say a small car.
Gen 'Honda CRV was launched and marked the beginning of the first wheel FWD CRV and the diesel version by mid next year.
The "new" model is actually a "top hat" or new skin in the previous platform with extra benefits and a revised 2.4-liter gasoline engine, along with the "new" 2.0 liter variant FWD.
VALUE
The initial range consists of five models of six-speed manual and five-speed 2WD car low degree: 'VTi and VTi, VTi-L VTI Sy 4WD with the 2.4-liter engine and five-speed automatic only.
The diesel will be a 2.2-liter unit that is already used in Europe and Honda probably going to cost more than the VTi-L.
New CRV kit includes reversing cameras across the range and a clever folding rear seat system, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming.
All models have a full size spare alloy and a full on-board computer. The new CRV is smaller than its predecessor but is larger available inside.
DESIGN
Honda has tried to make the car more CRV as its environment of unity and general appearance. It is shorter, lower and has a lower ride height. But the first look is derived from a strong resemblance to the previous model. It is harmless to the eye, but lacks 'wow' factor, ie boring.
The interior has a modern and functional style, but it's the entire script is hard plastic, cheap and there are only two areas of soft feel and the armrests in the doors and the top of the center console - no 'premium' as part of competition.
TECHNOLOGY
Honda has made efforts to improve the efficiency of the propulsion system, but the use of a five-speed auto puts in question. However, the internal components of the engine and wheel bearings are reduced friction, better aerodynamics, the vehicle has electric power steering and there is a way 'Econ' that optimizes some functions as "mapping" engine efficiency.
The 2.0-liter 114kW/190Nm and 7.8-litros/100km reached while the 140kW/222Nm 2.4 and reaches 8.7-litros/100km.
There is a change in the 2.4 blade model that gets a lot of kits of all ranges. No 4WD lock mode in forbid (unlike half the competition) because Honda says buyers will not need. Tell that to the guy trying to drag his boat to a slippery boat ramp.
SAFETY
It has five stars by ANCAP in part due to its strong structure and chassis construction, multiple airbags and stability control. Honda says the suspension and dynamics of other vehicles this time have been refined for better ride and handling. However local calibration.
DRIVING
We drove the car 2WD entry level and top of the range automatic 4WD and feel I have to say, too, like driving a CRV. This was emphasized by simultaneous disk previous model launch function.
The engines have been performing an appropriate way; make some noise when you exercise with your right foot. We got very far in the fuel consumption figures claimed.
The 18-inch wheels on the top of the line car generate too much noise on the road with thick chips. Driving is comfortable and controlled and the new car feels good to drive.
