Honda launched the all new CR-V in the Indian market. Unlike the previous generations the fourth gen CR-V will be assembled in India at Honda’s manufacturing facility in Greater Noida, UP.
The new CR-V has completely redesigned exteriors giving the SUV an aggressive and aerodynamic body lines. Features on the front include premium sporty chrome grille and sleek, wrap around HID projector headlamps with washer. The aerodynamic design continues till the rear with the rear glass designed to give the CR-V a wider look. The all new CR-V sports a shark fin antenna that further accentuates the aero form. The new large 10-spoke 17 – inch alloy wheels and bold fender flares emphasize the vehicle’s dynamic presence and capability.
The SUV gets sedan like Dual Tone Sienna Beige Interiors with leather upholstery, versatile cargo storage and high-quality materials. At 4545 mm long, 1820 mm wide, 1685 mm tall and with a wheelbase at 2620 mm, the new CR-V offers a highly efficient proportion of space which is in line with Honda’s Man Maximum, Machine Minimum concept.
One Motion Dive Down Rear Seats helps in increasing cargo area by just a pressing a single button. Features include standard full-color, 5-inch “intelligent” Multi-Information Display (i-MID) communicating Fuel Consumption, providing Audio/ HFT* (in 2.4L AVN grade) status display and rear camera display during parking. One can also customize the screen to set their favourite wallpaper. The intelligent AVN system with 6.1” touch screen offered in 2.4L (AVN) variant features turn by turn Navigation, DVD/ CD player, iPOD®, USB, Blue Tooth®/ Hands-free Telephone connectivity and a rear camera display.
The new ECON button increases the potential for drivers to improve the vehicle’s fuel efficiency when the system is activated by adjusting the performance of the engine, transmission, air conditioning system and cruise control. The CR-V’s Eco Assist™ system has a built-in Ambient meter that changes colour in response to driving style. The illuminated arcs are located in the upper instrument panel on either side of the speedometer that show if the vehicle is being driven in an efficient style. The Green light means a more efficient driving style while the white color signifies inefficient driving.
Safety features include VSA–Vehicle Stability Assist system; an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with EBD and Brake Assist; Dual Front SRS Air Bags, Side-curtain airbags and front-side airbags with a passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); an Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure which helps making the vehicle highly effective at absorbing and dispersing the energy of a frontal crash; G-CON technology; and a Whiplash mitigation front seat design that can help reduce the severity of neck injury in the event of a rear collision. All the AT variants are equipped with a Hill Start Assist (HSA) which prevents the vehicle from rolling on inclines.
The SUV is available in two engine options, the fuel efficient 2.0L SOHC i-VTEC engine with 2WD and the more powerful 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC engine with Honda’s original Real Time 4WD. 2.0L engine offers max power output of 156PS@6500pm (+13PS as compared to outgoing model) and 190Nm of torque @4300rpm. Similarly, the 2.4L engine contributes to max power of 190 PS @ 7000 rpm (+29PS as compared to outgoing model) and 226 Nm of torque @ 4400 rpm. Both 2.0L and 2.4L engines realize impressive fuel efficiency of 13.7 km/l and 12 km/l respectively as per test results of Rule 115 of CMVR.
The 2.0L engine is mated to a six speed Manual Transmission and a seamless 5 speed Automatic Transmission. The 2.4 is available with a 5 speed AT only. The Paddle Shifters allow the driver to enjoy the auto box like a manual gear box shifting the gears as per his requirements. Cruise control can be easily activated to cruise at the desired speed but just a touch of a button placed on the steering wheel.
The All New CR-V will be available in 5 colors – Carnelian Red Pearl, Sparkling Brown Metallic, Urban Titanium Metallic, Alabaster Silver Metallic and Taffeta White.Two new accessory packages Elegance and Inspire would be offered in the All New CR-V.
The prices of new Honda CR-V (ex showroom Delhi) are:
2.4L AT with Audio Video Navigation: 23.85 lakhs
2.4 L AT: 22.40 lakhs
2.0L AT: 20.85 lakhs
2.0L MT: 19.95 lakhs
