Honda Unveils European Market 2014 Review CR-V, Available with Diesel and Petrol Engines
Compared to the North yank model that went on sale last December, the 2013 CR-V sports some delicate style changes and a wider engine lineup that features a try of thrifty diesel units.
On the skin, the 2013 CR-V model options variety of refinements as well as a revised front bumper, front LED daytime running lights and rear LED lights, reshaped mirrors that incorporate turning signals and a fin-style antenna. There aren't any notable changes to the inside.
Honda says the length (4,570mm) and height (1,650mm) of the automotive are reduced by 5mm and 30mm respectively compared with this model, while not reducing the inside area. The vehicle's width remains an equivalent.
The 2013 CR-V encompasses a boot capability of 589 liters or one,648 liters with the rear seats folded down, a rise of 148 liters over the previous model. The boot's load length has been increased by one40mm to 1,570mm, whereas the peak of the load lip has been reduced by 25mm. additionally, there is a power tailgate, that Honda says is exclusive to the ecu market model.
The fourth generation of Honda's compact crossover are going to be offered with 3 powerplants, as well as a a pair of.0-liter i-VTEC petrol and a a pair of.2-liter i-DTEC diesel that are carried over from the previous model, and a brand-new one.6-liter turbo diesel.
For the primary time in Europe, the CR-V are going to be obtainable with front-wheel drive solely versions in conjunction with the two.0-liter petrol and one.6-liter turbo diesel engines.
The power output of the updated a pair of.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline unit has grown from 148hp (150PS) to 153hp (155PS) whereas peak torque is up by 2Nm to 192Nm (142 lb-ft).
Honda says that despite the increased performance, CO2 emissions have fallen from 192g/km to 174g/km for the 4x4 manual version, and from 195g/km to 176g/km for the 4x4 automatic, whereas the new two-wheel drive model drops to 170g/km.
The 2.2-liter i-DTEC diesel engine continues to supply 148hp (150PS) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft), however the CO2 emissions fall from 171g/km to 153g/km (10%) for the manual gearbox model, and from 195g/km to 175g/km for models fitted with the five-speed automatic transmission.
Honda's new one.6-liter turbo diesel that's rated at 118HP (120PS) at four,000 rpm and 300Nm (221.3 lb-ft) at a pair of,000 rpm, can become obtainable next year.
The new CR-V options a revised version of Honda’s Real Times AWD system during which the hydraulically activated “dual-pump” system of the third generation model has been replaced by an electronically activated system that's said to supply a faster response when a loss of traction is detected.
The crossover model are going to be obtainable with a raft of electronic systems like Hill begin Assist (HSA) and Hill Descent management (HDC).
All European market CR-Vs are created at Honda’s production facility in Swindon, UK. Following its debut at the Paris Motor Show in September, the CR-V can maintain sale across Europe in October.
