Car of the Week: Honda CR-V

Bangalore: Honda Cars launched the 4thgeneration Honda CR-Vin India. The all new CR-V will be assembled in India for the first time at HCIL's manufacturing facility in Greater Noida, UP.

The new Honda CR-V offers more dynamic and sophisticated appearance while contributing to higher fuel efficiency and boasts of amazing interior versatility.

Engine

The All New CR-V will be available in two engine options, the lightweight and fuel efficient 2.0L SOHC i-VTEC engine with 2WD and the more powerful 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC engine with Honda’s original REALTIME 4WD.

Improvements to the All New CR-V’s 2.0L engine offers max power output of 156PS@6500pm (+13PS as compared to outgoing model) and 190Nm  of torque @4300rpm. Similarly, the 2.4L engine contributes to max power of 190 PS @ 7000 rpm (+29PS as compared to outgoing model) and 226 Nm of torque @ 4400 rpm. Both 2.0L and 2.4L engines realize impressive fuel efficiency of 13.7 km/l and 12 km/l respectively as per test results of Rule 115 of CMVR.

The all new CR-V comes with a sophisticated 6 speed Manual Transmission (in 2.0L variant) and a seamless 5 speed Automatic Transmission (in both 2.0L and 2.4L variants) delivering the perfect balance of driving performance and fuel economy. The conveniently placed Cruise Control buttons on the steering wheel allows the driver to cruise at the desired speed with one touch operation.

The 2.4L variant is available with Honda’s original Real Time 4-wheel drive (4WD) systemthat supplies FWD (front wheel drive) operation in ordinary conditions and switches to 4WD on demand, depending on varied driving conditions. The Paddle Shift offered on 2.4L version lets the driver enjoy the manual control of the 5 speed Automatic Transmission in a fun to drive manner.

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