With its fifth generation, Honda
has once again redesigned their iconic and award winning CR-V. Not just a one
hit wonder, the CR-V, has stayed at the top since its inception 20 years ago.
Selling four million units during that time, with the brand new 2017 CR-V,
Honda plans to stay at the top and continue to outsell the completion.
The new
2017 CR-V is once again built on the same platform as the Civic, and is once
again slightly bigger than its predecessor, with a longer wheelbase, overall
length, width and height. The CR-V has a fresh and updated look, previous
options are now standard fare. Gone are the steel rims of the base models in
favor of 17 and 18 inch aluminum alloy wheels, and now rear spoilers and LED
daytime running lights are standard.
The
interior is very similar to the previous generation in terms of layout, but the
level of detail and quality has been much improved. In the Touring version, the
seats are upholstered in that gorgeous leather that makes you feel like you’re
driving in a luxury class SUV. Faux-wood accents mix eloquently with chromed
plastic and brushed satin finishes. The cargo space is now 2 cubic feet larger,
up to a total 39 cubic feet. And when you fold the rear seat down the 2017 CR-V
has an astonishing 76 cubic feet of cargo room.
The cargo area also has an adjustable load floor that can be adjusted to
provide a flat floor and storage beneath.
In the
cockpit area, the center console boasts a larger storage space and redesigned
cup holders. The infotainment system reintroduces of a rotary volume knob in
place of the awkward touch volume adjustment from the previous model. Interior
noise levels are also lowered with the new model, as only 69 decibels were
measured at 70-mph.
The most dramatic departure from
the CR-V’s hit-making formula can be found under the hood. A turbocharged
1.5-liter engine comes as standard issue in EX, EX-L, and Touring trims. Similar
to the turbo 1.5-liter found in the current Civic, the CR-V’s has a slightly
lower compression ratio and higher boost pressure to generate 190 horsepower
and 179 lb-ft of torque. At full throttle, the CR-V hit 60 mph in 7.6 seconds
and erased the quarter-mile in 16 seconds flat, clearing the traps at 89 mph. When
it comes to efficiency, though, the CR-V shames all compact-SUV comers. With the EPA estimated at 27 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway*, the AWD CR-V tops
its peers by margins not usually seen within highly competitive segments.
The 2017 Honda CR-V will be available
just in time for Christmas this year, and is a perfect gift for yourself or
your better half. Check out our inventory to pick yours out today and contact us now to plan to take yours home!
*According to fueleconomy.gov, 2017 AWD model, 1.5 L 4 cylinder engine automatic transmission
*According to fueleconomy.gov, 2017 AWD model, 1.5 L 4 cylinder engine automatic transmission
