Honda CR-V

The new Honda CR-V features an updated exterior design that is sharper and aggressive. The front fascia of the Honda CR-V features the signature chrome bar grille, LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights, LED fog lamps and a silver skid plate. The muscular bumper and the chrome treatment to the front adds to the looks of the SUV.

The side profile of the Honda CR-V features newly designed alloy wheels, plastic cladding running across the body and chrome lining on the windowline. The rear profile of the SUV features a newly designed LED tail light cluster, chrome bar running across the tailgate, a roof-mounted spoiler, shark-fin antenna and skid plate.

The interior of the Honda CR-V features a dual-tone theme with black and beige colours. The dashboard gets an all-black treatment with silver accents and faux wooden trim. The seats and door trims are finished in beige. Overall, the interior feels and looks premium and luxurious with all the bells and whistles.

The new Honda CR-V draws power from a 2-litre four-cylinder, petrol and an all-new 1.6-litre four-cylinder diesel engine. The petrol engine produces 151bhp at 6,500rpm and 189Nm of torque at 4,300rpm while the diesel engine churns out 118bhp at 4,000rpm and 300Nm of torque at 2,000rpm. The petrol engine is mated to a CVT gearbox and the diesel engine is coupled to a 9-speed automatic gearbox with an optional all-wheel-drive-system.

Both the petrol and diesel engine offer peppy performance and the good low-end torque makes it an agile SUV in urban conditions. Floor the throttle and the engine responds instantly and overtaking on the highway is a breeze. The 9-speed automatic gearbox is smooth and there is not much delay when you press the accelerator.

The new Honda CR-V delivers a decent mileage of 14.4km/l on the petrol model and the diesel engine returns a claimed mileage of 18.3km/l. The average mileage could vary depending on the driving conditions.

The new Honda CR-V comes loaded with features such as a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, TFT LCD instrument cluster, HDMI port and an 8-speaker audio system. Other features include dual-zone climate control, engine start/stop button, paddle shifters for the automatic variant, cruise control and eight-way power adjustable driver seat.

The Honda CR-V also comes with a host of safety features such as six airbags, ABS, EBD, brake assist, ISOFIX child safety mounts, vehicle stability assist, hill-start assist, agile handling assist, rear parking sensors with camera and lanewatch camera.

The new Honda CR-V comes with a new design and a host of new features. Another prominent highlight of the CR-V is that is offered in seven-seater configuration on the diesel model. The new 1.6-litre diesel unit is a plus point as the SUV delivers a punchy performance and decent mileage. If you are planning to buy a luxury SUV, then the Honda CR-V is a good option to consider.