Safety is a definite selling point for the new CR-V
The Honda CR-V has been around for 20 years in the United States, a time span which saw the SUV reach four million customers, so a fifth generation CR-V with updated everything was necessary to keep the sales thrust on.
For the first time ever the CR-V will hide a turbocharged engine under the hood. The new 1.5-liter four-cylinder powerplant relies on direct injection and forced induction to deliver 190 hp, but will only be available on EX and higher trim levels.
A 2.4-liter i-VTECO engine represents the alternative, but it only powers the Honda CR-V LX entry-level version. Both the 1.5-liter and 2.4-liter aggregates will send power to either the front or all four wheels via Honda's CVT gearbox Honda G-Shift control logic.
In line with the market's demands, the new Honda CR-V embraces a 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while Honda's care for active and passive safety is underlined by the Sensing bundle.
The pack brings features like collision mitigation braking, forward collision warning with pedestrian sensing ability, lane departure warning plus adaptive cruise control and blind spot detection, just to name a few.
Visual-wise, the new 2017 CR-V wins some aggressivity just like the new Jazz/Fit but says buh-bye to the laid back, mild styling that suited its dynamic capabilities better. LED headlights are available as standard from Touring trim up the equipment ladder, together with an auto grille shutter system for better aero behavior.
Honda assembles the 2017 CR-V from globally sourced parts and components at three separate locations in North America: East Liberty, Ohio, Alliston, Ontario, Canada and Greensburg, Indiana.