Honda CR-V
At the presentation of the fourth generation Honda CR-V, a delegation of Japanese engineers modestly awaits questions at the rearguard. The main speech is held by marketers and PR managers. They are the main characters of the war for the client. If we discard the adjective tinsel of prospectuses, it will become clear that the change of generations is now more likely ideological. A great success for a manufacturer is to catch a fashionable auto trend or, even better, to establish and develop it. In this sense, the CR-V is floating in the bulk of the mainstream "parquet" market. No furor and discoveries - durable middling. However, personal achievements and shortcomings are still available.
Honda CR-V
Three previous generations of Honda CR-V: the very first from above (1997-2001 onwards), then the second (2001-2007) and the current (2007-2012). Three previous generations of Honda CR-V: the very first from above (1997-2001 onwards), then the second (2001-2007) and the current (2007-2012). Three previous generations of Honda CR-V: the very first from above (1997-2001 onwards), then the second (2001-2007) and the current (2007-2012).
I personally never considered the CR-V a pretty crossover. A kind of reliable, but boring box for emotional travel around the city. About the fourth generation I will not say that. All three previous cars with their angular, eccentric-Japanese appearance appealed to some mythical off-road abilities. Well, probably, just like now it does Renault Sandero who has not looked in the mirror. And now … Masks down, or rather bumpers "boat" and profiled thresholds! The fast-paced road image is already evoking sports associations with the more driverly Accord. Gentlemen, marketers, want to say, CR-V has become more interesting precisely in terms of manageability? We'll see.
Honda CR-V
The angle of entry of the new car is clearly worse, but this had a positive effect on aerodynamics (improved by 6.5%) and, as a result, the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The angle of entry of the new car is clearly worse, but it had a positive effect on aerodynamics (improved by 6.5%) and, as a result, on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions Off-road hints in the form of profiled plastic on the edges of the bottom in the past. The entry angle of the new car is clearly worse, but the aerodynamics of the new design had a positive effect (improved by 6.5%) and, as a result, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, too
But first, touch. How to express the gradation of the quality of plastic so precisely? A narrow soft cover passed along the flaky dashboard - in the area of the most frequent contact with hands. Hard on top, but this plastic successfully pretends to be soft due to the uniform texture. So the standings. An economical way to tick the corresponding box. Like, and we are not behind the Germans. Only those are not the first year to do so. Anyway. The main thing is that the feeling of unpretentious Spartanism from Japanese cars disappears.
Honda CR-V
Instead of personal armrests for forward-looking people, a massive box was installed in which a USB connector, a 12-volt cigarette lighter socket and a video input are hidden.
Honda CR-V
Two generations later, the handbrake lever returned to its original location. Two generations later, the handbrake lever returned to its original location. Two generations later, the handbrake lever returned to its original location.
Smooth lines, a better combination of colors, even the risk of rolling into low-cost edging a la "aluminum" looks decent. The Japanese finally made a long-awaited conclusion - the unpretentious tastefulness of the Asian market will no longer pass. If you want to compete in Europe, consider the vagaries of a local client.
Honda CR-V
A small pad on the central tunnel softens the foot contact with plastic A small pad on the central tunnel softens the foot contact with plastic A small pad on the central tunnel softens the foot contact with plastic
Honda CR-V
European versions are already equipped with headlights with LED daytime running lights as standard. Bi-xenon headlights with an additional “swivel” section are available in maximum configurations. European versions are already equipped with headlights with LED daytime running lights as standard. Bi-xenon headlights with an additional “swivel” section are available in maximum configurations. European versions are already equipped with headlights with LED daytime running lights as standard. The bi-xenon headlights with an additional “swivel” section are available in maximum configurations.
From ergonomic innovations: the handbrake, which for two generations in a row took the guise of either a “stop crane” or an aviation control stick, returned to its usual place in the most modest form. And the tunnel itself has now grown together with a dashboard, which has made it less legroom, but a little compensation has appeared - a soft cushion was placed under the driver’s right knee and the left front passenger. The anatomically correct convex-concave seat profile is definitely good. In the budget version, where there is no lumbar adjustment, the roller supports the lower back by default. The plush to the touch fabric lining of the standard seats looks quite civilian, the same applies to the combined and leather salons.
Honda CR-V
Tracking systems for marking and preventing accidents at low speeds will not be offered to the Russian buyer. Honda is convinced that their technologies will not be able to work adequately on our roads because of the poor quality of the marking and winter inclement Marking tracking systems and preventing accidents at low speeds will not be offered to the Russian buyer. Honda is convinced that their technologies will not be able to work adequately on our roads due to poor marking quality and winter inclement weather. In Russia, the CR-V will go on sale in mid-November. The only powertrain option is a 150-horsepower two-liter gasoline engine and a 5-speed automatic. Tracking systems for marking and preventing accidents at low speeds will not be offered to the Russian buyer. Honda is convinced that their technology on our roads will not be able to work adequately due to poor marking quality and winter inclement weather
So, let's check how adequately sporty design notes sound in the CR-V control. In the petrol version with a 6-speed “mechanics”, the electric power steering is tuned too sensitive for this car. At speeds up to 110 km / h, the slightest deviation of the steering wheel causes a significant departure from the trajectory. “Zero” is very difficult to fix. I was a little distracted, looked at the alpine landscape or at the tidy, and at that moment the car was already walking along the strip. Who wants to peer into the road in the eyes? As a result, this will result in early fatigue. However, with increasing speed, this unpleasant effect disappears, the helm becomes difficult. In the case of the “automatic”, the aforementioned steering sensitivity appears only in sport mode. In the "drive" the helm is still empty, but there is no longer that nervousness.
Honda CR-V
The resonant vibrations characteristic of heavy autobahn cars do not bother much about CR-V. The resonant vibrations characteristic of heavy autobahn cars do not bother much about CR-V. The resonant vibrations characteristic of heavy autobahn cars do not bother much about CR-V.
In the alpine Bavaria there are many winding roads with ascents and steep descents. And here in dynamic corners these steering settings seem appropriate. The crossover obediently refuel in a turn, and when you make a mistake with speed, it will warn in advance with a lateral roll. It seems that now it’s more clearly lit up the energy of the “Honda”, which created the brand driver image? Not certainly in that way…
Honda CR-V
Prices will be known closer to the start of sales, but Honda's Russian office hopes that they will remain within the current prices Prices will become known closer to the start of sales, but Honda's Russian office hopes that they will remain within the current prices Prices will become known closer to the start of sales. but Honda’s Russian office hopes that they will remain within the current
The gas engine is “sharpened” for savings. With only 3600 rpm, the motor stops being lazy. Outside the city on a good run, the weakness of the “lower classes” is not so felt as when moving from a traffic light to a traffic light. The "mechanics" in the gasoline version is by no means the standard. The soft clutch pedal is reluctant to return, and in combination with two short “starting” gears, it is very difficult to operate such a device in traffic. Although with a certain dexterity, a one and a half ton SUV can be moved quite quickly. Avtomat eliminates all traffic problems, but overclocking dynamics suffers noticeably. The right pedal drowned "on the floor", of course, helps to make quick maneuvers. But I do not want to torment the unit in this way. Moreover, the consumption of 8.9-9.1 liters of gasoline (on-board computer) makes you look at the work of Honda engineers from the other side.
Honda CR-V
And according to the already good European tradition, the diesel alternative appears as a perfect contrast. Both boxes made good friends with a 2.2-liter (150 hp, 350 N ∙ m) turbodiesel. A little "thoughtfulness" on takeoff, and the crossover briskly breaks into battle - with some ridiculous consumption of 7.3 liters per hundred. Here's a CR-V looks like the real right Honda, which I want to manage every day.
