The CR-V is one of the world’s bestselling SUV from Honda. Earlier this month, the new CR-V facelift was released and it arrived with some design changes to the front and rear section of the vehicle.
However, Honda offered more with the all-new CR-V by adding in a raft of new electronic safety features. Even the parts resting under the CR-V’s hood has been improved on to offer more power and fuel economy.
In detail, the CR-V now offers 185hp from its 2.4L four-cylinder engine that is mated to a CVT transmission. The CR-V drives on the AWD system and Honda claims that this enables it to return 28mpg on average.
Like most cars from Honda, the CR-V is offered in multiple trim levels. The top-of-the-range Touring trim comes with more upscale features, such as a power liftgate, driver’s memory seat, 18” wheels and tyres to ensure perfect balance when on the road.
Safety-wise, consumers can opt for the extra package which adds in forward-collision warning and autonomous braking, lane-departure warning, and lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control.
If we have to name a flaw with the new CR-V, it is the new infotainment system. The screen is simply too small and complex to touch on. Furthermore, the fact that it does not come with a knob makes it harder to operate. We actually faced a hard time when trying to change radio channels while driving.
The other upset is with the design. The CR-V looks like a moving refrigerator with nothing special on its design. This is disappointing since Honda was able to pull off something great for the HR-V compact SUV. The latter came out last month with a super striking design.
Nevertheless, the CR-V is still a great SUV to own. It offers a completely smooth and pleasant driving experience throughout.
