2017 Honda CR-V: Top five switches and updates
Unveiled last week, the all-new, fifth-generation two thousand seventeen Honda CR-V intends to remain a benchmark for compact SUVs with more aggressive styling, an titillating fresh engine option, a host of advanced technologies, and much more. It will go on sale as early as this winter.
Are you planning to buy one yet? Here is another look at the two thousand seventeen Honda CR-V and five significant switches and updates to get excited about.
For the very first time in North America, the Honda CR-V will be available with a turbocharged engine, more specifically a 1.5L unit with direct injection that produces one hundred ninety horsepower through a CVT. Honda is promising refined and responsive spectacle across the engine`s total operating range, as well as best-in-class fuel economy, albeit the exact ratings for Canada have yet to be announced. A naturally aspirated Two.4L engine still comes standard.
Totally redesigned, the two thousand seventeen Honda CR-V looks way more aggressive and more sophisticated than its predecessor. The highlight, of course, is the elaborate fresh grille and headlight combination, but don`t leave behind the muscular fenders and uniquely shaped taillights. There are also fresh, higher-grade alloy wheels (17» or Legitimate» in size depending on the trim level) that look just fantastic.
More interior room
The more premium and more spacious cabin of the fresh Honda CR-V is said to suggest best-in-class rear-seat legroom and expanded, more versatile cargo space. Look for upgraded materials via, as well, including a fresh soft-touch instrument panel and more intricately stitched seats.
Fresh infotainment system… and the come back of the volume knob
Honda has also raised the bar where luxury and technology are worried. In particular, the fresh 7» touchscreen Display Audio system is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Many will applaud the come back of a physical volume knob, too.
Advanced fresh safety technologies
Last, but arguably not the least, all two thousand seventeen Honda CR-V models with all-wheel drive receive Honda Sensing (Collision Mitigation Braking, Forward Collision Warning, pedestrian sensing capability, Road Departure Mitigation, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control with low-speed go after, Lane Keeping Assist) as standard equipment. Extra fresh systems include the available Blind Spot Information with Rear Cross Traffic Monitor and Auto High Plank headlights.