New Honda CR-V Packs A Punch - Pictorial Review

By Super

Updated: Wednesday, February 19, 2014, 14:03 [IST]

The Honda CR-V is the first premium crossover sold in India. The CR-V can be credited with exposing Indian drivers to the advantages of a crossover. But the CR-V started fading out of the limelight following the arrival of competitors from Toyota, Chevrolet, Hyundai and Mitsubishi.

Honda has now launched the new CR-V in India with improved power, more features and more importantly a lesser price tag than before. The new CR-V promises to deliver everything that the old CR-V had impressed us with and more. Here is a pictorial review of the new 2013 Honda CR-V.

Exterior Design

Honda has retained much of the dimensions of the old CR-V in the new version. But there are visible changes in the headlamps, front grille,. Tail lamps and fascia.

New Headlamps

Front Grille

Tail lights

Alloy Wheels

The New CR-V gets stylish new alloy wheels.

Side Profile

The new Honda CR-V is slightly shorter than its previous version.

Rear Design

The rear design has not been heavily altered in the new CR-V apart from the tail lights.

Interiors

Let us now have a look at the interior design and features of the new Honda CR-V.

Econ Button

The Econ Button is an innovative feature that allows drivers a choice between mileage and power. Pressing the button will change the CR-V's systems to improve fuel efficiency. If you need more power, all you need to do press the button to get back to normal mode.

Huge Luggage Space

The new Honda CR-V has a spacious luggage area with a retractable cargo cover.

Eco Assist

Here is yet another fuel saving mechanism in the new CR-V. As long as the bars on either side of the speedometer are green, the car will deliver high mileage.

Steering wheel mounted controls

Honda has made driving the new CR-V more stress free by adding steering mounted controls for the multi-information display, music system, satnav and even your phone

Cruise Control

Volume Control

Intelligent Multi-information Display (i-MID)

The iMID displays information about the CR-V's fuel consumption, new messages from your phone, the songs playing on your music system along with images from the rear view camera.

Satellite linked Navigation System

You can never get lost in the new Honda CR-V thanks to the the Satellite Linked Navigation system.

Bluetooth Hands Free

Now you can make and receive calls on your phone without taking your eyes of the road while driving the CR-V thanks to the Bluetooth Hands free link which is available as standard in all variants.

USB Connectivity

The new CR-V comes equipped with the latest USB interface that allows you play music from your pen drive, iPod and other compatible devices.

60/40 Split Rear Seat

The rear seat of the new CR-V can be folded down to accommodate more luggage. With an easy one-pull levers, folding down the seat is now very easy.

Moonroof

You have heard of sun roofs. The new Honda CRV comes with moon roof which allows only the light and not the heat.

Engines

The new Honda CR-V will be available with a 2-litre and a 2.4-litre petrol engines.

Automatic variants

The 2-litre version will be available with a five speed automatic while the 2.4-litre engine is mated to a four speed automatic gearbox.

Day Time Running Lights

Honda has said the new CR-V is suitable for someone with a sporty lifestyle.

Price

The New Honda CR-V will be available in four variants with the entry level version available priced at INR 19.95 lakhs. The top end AT AVN variant is priced at INR 23.85 lakhs.