Honda has officially launched the new 4th Gen CR-V for Europe. Powerplants options are a 2.0 i-VTEC (R20A), and two diesel engines - the existing 2.2l i-DTEC and a new 1.6l i-DTEC in a new FWD variant. The rear seats also fold down to create a flat floor now. The official Honda of Europe press release follows.
The new cr-v
Efficient, functional and confident
The
new fourth generation CR-V makes its European debut at the Paris Motor Show
2012. Building on its success of its predecessors, the new CR-V has improved
quality, practicality and refinement. For the first time in Europe,
the compact SUV will be offered with a choice of both two- and four-wheel
drive, while improvements to both the petrol and diesel engines have resulted
in a significant reduction in CO2 emissions. Comprehensively
redesigned for the European market, the new CR-V will be built at Honda’s
production facility in Swindon,
UK from early
September, 2012.
The
newcomer is instantly recognisable as a member of the CR-V family but asserts
its own identity. The prominent three-bar grille and deep-set headlights
continue the introduction of Honda’s new “Y” shaped ‘face’, while the
vertically stacked taillights have been a CR-V signature since the first
generation (1995-2001). Stylish additions to the European model include a
revised front bumper, front LED daytime running lights and rear LED lights with
a three-dimensional design.
Inside,
the fascia features a number of horizontal layers that emphasise the feeling of
space. The major controls are grouped according to their function with a
‘driver interface zone’ behind the steering wheel and an ‘information interface
zone’ in the centre of the cabin.
The
height of the car has been reduced by 30 mm compared with the current model,
without reducing the interior space for the occupants. This represents the
successful application of Honda’s man-maximum, machine-minimum philosophy. The
introduction of easy fold-down rear
seats has also made it possible to transform the CR-V from a five-seater
to a versatile load-lugger at the pull of a handle.
Under
the bonnet of the CR-V, customers will find either a 2.0-litre i-VTEC petrol
engine or a 2.2-litre i-DTEC diesel. Both are developments of the engines found
in the third generation CR-V but both have been comprehensively redesigned with
a focus on reducing CO2 emissions. For example, the diesel model
with a manual gearbox, now emits just 149 g/km of CO2. This
represents a 12% reduction compared with the previous generation of CR-V,
despite maintaining the same power output of 150 PS.
The
CR-V will also be offered with Honda’s new 1.6-litre i-DTEC engine as a two-wheel
drive model from September 2013.The first drivetrain from Honda's new Earth
Dreams Technology engine series to be introduced in Europe, it will be built at
Honda's manufacturing facility in the UK. The application of new high-strength
material in the cylinder head has enabled Honda to deliver the world's lightest
aluminium open deck 1.6-litre diesel engine. These lightweight characteristics,
along with the compact, high-efficiency turbocharger, will reduce response
times and provide an impressive blend of performance and economy.
The
new CR-V has been tested extensively in Europe
and the McPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension has been tuned for
enhanced ride comfort and high speed stability. Motion Adaptive electric power
steering (MA-EPS) has also been introduced, combining easy manoeuvrability with
increased feedback and response at higher speeds. Petrol-engined models can be
supplied with front wheel drive but most CR-Vs sold will continue to use
Honda’s Real Time AWD system, which is now electronically activated for
improved efficiency.
The
new CR-V also features a comprehensive range of safety equipment designed to
help the driver avoid or mitigate an accident, or to protect the occupants
should a crash become unavoidable. Honda’s
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
continue to be a part of CR-V’s safety equipment, and now for the first time on
the CR-V they are complemented by Honda’s Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS). In
addition the new CR-V features Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) Body
Structure, a well-established part of Honda’s safety arsenal and is designed to
absorb impact energy in the event of a collision and divert it away from the
passenger compartment. The CR-V also comes with front, side and curtain
airbags.
Efficient,
functional and confident, the fourth generation CR-V builds on the success of
its predecessors, of which over five million have been sold. “If you want to
improve a vehicle that is already well balanced and respected, the only
solution is to enhance that vehicle in every area while making it more
efficient than ever before,” says Large Project Leader Ryouji Nakagawa. “That
is what we have done with the new CR-V.”
To
find out more information about the new CR-V including specifications, please
go to www.honda-crv.eu
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