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Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer

While hybrid power units officially debut in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2024, race fans and car enthusiasts alike will be treated to a “sneak preview” of the incoming technology with the debut of the Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer at next month’s season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.“This project vehicle is an INDYCAR ‘beast’ in Honda CR-V ‘sheep’s clothing’,” said David Salters, president and technical director for Honda Performance Development, the North American racing arm of American Honda and Acura. “The CR-V Hybrid Racer is our ‘rolling electrified laboratory’, to investigate where the talented men and women of HPD and Honda could go with electrification, hybrid technology and 100% renewable fuels. It epitomizes Honda’s fun-to-drive ethos, showcases electrification and it just rocks our car culture roots and racing heritage! We present the CR-V Hybrid Racer – aka ‘The HPD Beast’!”Conceived and designed by the engineers at Honda Performance Development (HPD) in California and designers from the North America Auto Design Division (NAAD) of American Honda; then built at Honda Automotive Development Center (ADC) in Ohio by the Honda of America Racing Team (HART); the CR-V Hybrid Racer places a 2.2-liter twin-turbocharged, electrified Honda V6 INDYCAR power unit and transmission under 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid bodywork to create the “rolling laboratory” for the continued development of electrified technology by Honda and HPD.The CR-V Hybrid Racer runs on Shell’s 100% renewable race fuel; and features world-leading Skeleton Supercapacitors and Empel MGU hybrid motor technology.The Chromoly steel tube chassis of the Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer is clothed in suitably “hybrid” bodywork designed by NAAD. From the beltline up, the Hybrid Racer utilized a standard production sixth-generation CR-V steel body, including the glass windshield, windows and even the sunroof. The lower half is of carbon-composite construction, incorporating a massive front splitter and louvered, flared fenders. An equally large rear wing and butterfly half-cut doors on either side for the driver and passenger complete the bodywork.”When the Design Studio learned about this project, we had already established a great relationship with HPD through other projects, including the ACURA ARX-06,” said Dave Marek, executive creative director. “So this was – pardon the pun – ‘Right in our wheelhouse’. It became a ‘what if?’ of keep the CRV as is, but add some serious attitude with parts indicative of an Indy car. Then it was back to my childhood of never building model cars right out of the box, by manipulating areas with DTM or Japanese Super GT cars in mind. I basically mocked up the idea in 3D then our amazing Digital Modelers made it work.”The finished Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer is clothed in a one-of-a-kind wrap, designed by Lili Melikian, senior exterior designer. The eye-catching design contains a variety of “easter eggs” including ghosted images of the powertrain and INDYCAR SERIES circuits.“The graphics were inspired by the hybrid powertrain, radiating from Honda Hybrid Blue to Honda Racing Red to symbolize the duality of the drivetrain,” Melikian explained. “While the ‘speed squirkles’ add a dynamic fun layer and showcase the playful side of Power of Dreams. Throughout the wrap, we have also sprinkled easter eggs like ghosted outlines of Honda-sponsored tracks and an overhead view of the engine that powers the Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer.”While under development, the project carried the appropriate code name “The Beast”, with looks reminiscent of the silhouette GT racing and Group B rally cars of the 1980s and ‘90s. But the technology under the skin is strictly 21st century.The Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer strengthens the connections between HPD, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and Honda passenger vehicles; creates additional awareness around the new INDYCAR hybrid powertrain coming in 2024; showcases the fun and power available from Honda electrified powertrains; and spotlights the innovation, creativity and capabilities of both HPD and Honda Automotive Development Center.Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer Public AppearancesThe Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer will make its public debut March 3-5 at the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Florida. The unique vehicle will be on display and making on-track demonstrations at multiple INDYCAR events, including the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach (April 14-16); the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix (April 28-30); the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio (June 30- July 2); the Honda Indy Toronto (July 14-16); the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix in Nashville (August 4-6); the Grand Prix of Portland (September 1-3); and the season-concluding Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey (September 8-10).In addition to INDYCAR race weekends, the CR-V Hybrid Racer will make additional appearances at select events throughout 2023.Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer SpecificationsPowertrain

Honda HI23TT 2.2-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 engine
Borg Warner EFR7163 turbochargers
McLaren Applied Technologies Tag 400i Engine Control Unit
Drive-by-wire controlled port throttle
Shell 100% renewable race fuel
Driver-activated Empel electric motor generator unit
Skeleton super capacitor energy storage system
XTRAC six-speed transmission; Mega-Line Assisted paddle-shift

Chassis and Bodywork

Chromoly tube frame chassis
New, 6th generation Honda CR-V Hybrid bodywork from beltline up
Standard Honda CR-V Hybrid windshield and greenhouse
Custom carbon fiber lower bodywork incorporating flared fenders
Butterfly half-cut doors provide access for driver and passenger
Radiator adapted by HPD from the Dallara IR-18 Indy car
Clamshell rear bodywork to display power unit and drivetrain
Custom downforce-producing front splitter and rear wing

Suspension

Front suspension from HPD-developed Acura NSX GT-3 Evo22
Rear suspension adapted from Dallara IR-18 Indy car
Brembo 380mm front brakes from Acura NSX GT-3 Evo22
Brembo 355mm custom rear brakes adapted to Dallara IR-18 suspension
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Ultra-High Performance Summer Tires
Front tires 285/35-20; Rear tires a massive 305/35-20
2Elle Engineering 20×10.5 Front and 20×11 Rear two-piece alloy wheels

March 1, 2023

2023 Honda CR-V Gets a Sophisticated and Rugged Design

2023 Honda CR-V - Front Angle

America’s best-selling SUV of the past quarter century just raised the stakes, as the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V debuts with a rugged and sophisticated design, along with a new, more advanced 4th-generation hybrid-electric system for a fuel-efficient, sporty and more capable driving experience. CR-V hybrid models are positioned as the top of the CR-V lineup and will represent about 50 percent of sales for this 6th generation, a key step in the Honda electrification strategy. The 2023 CR-V is launching this summer, with the Hybrid model launching later in the year.

Perfect for daily life or weekend escapes, the new CR-V is longer and wider with premium proportions and a significantly broader stance, further advancing the new Honda design direction with a low horizontal beltline and a long, powerful front end. Honda’s most popular SUV backs up its strong new looks with a more fun-to-drive personality, more confident and refined dynamics, and increased torque and capability.

CR-V is available in four trim levels, including the new hybrid-powered and more boldly styled CR-V Sport and Sport Touring as the new top of the CR-V model line. With 247 lb.-ft of torque from the new generation two-motor hybrid system, they are the most powerful CR-Vs ever.

Inside, the new sporty and modern interior brings fine craftsmanship, high-quality feel of materials and must-have tech features. It’s also more quiet and more comfortable, with new front Body Stabilizing Seats to reduce fatigue and improve posture, and the most cabin and cargo space in CR-V history. Standard class-leading safety features include a new Honda Sensing® safety and driver-assistive technology with a new wide-view camera and radar, next-gen front airbags, as well as new rear side-impact and knee airbags.

“As America’s outright best-selling SUV of the past 25 years the Honda CR-V has played a critical role in our past, but what’s significant about the all-new CR-V is the important role it will play in our future – with the CR-V hybrid to represent about 50 percent of sales,” said Mike Kistemaker, assistant vice president of Honda sales at American Honda. “More stylish, more rugged, more tech and more fun-to-drive, this 6th generation CR-V will be best in class in a large segment where that really matters.”

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Key CR-V Features:

Rugged and sophisticated exterior design
All-new 4th-generation two-motor hybrid system (Sport, Sport Touring) is more powerful, makes CR-V more fun to drive and adds towing capability
Distinctive bolder styling for hybrid-powered Sport and Sport Touring trims
Sporty, modern, more spacious and comfortable interior
Standard digital instrumentation
9-inch HD touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility (EX-L and Sport Touring)
Standard 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility (EX and Sport)
Enhanced global Honda Architecture
Updated 1.5-liter Turbo engine (EX, EX-L)
Retuned Real Time All-Wheel Drive with Intelligent Control™
New Hill Descent Control
New Snow driving mode
Standard Honda Sensing® system with new wide-view camera and radar, plus new Traffic Jam Assist (TJA), Low-Speed Braking Control and Traffic Sign Recognition system (TSR)
Next-gen front airbags
New standard knee and rear passenger side-impact airbags

Rugged and Sophisticated Styling
The 2023 CR-V features all-new rugged and sophisticated styling that further advances Honda’s rugged exterior design direction for its light trucks, taking inspiration from the recently redesigned Ridgeline and Passport TrailSport. A strong horizontal beltline highlights its increased overall length (+2.7 inches longer), while a 1.6-inch longer wheelbase and 0.4 inches of additional width give it a stronger, more aggressive presence.

The radical repositioning of its windshield pillars is key to CR-V’s new sportier proportions and improved visibility. The base of these A-pillars has moved 4.7 inches rearward, 2.8 inches outward and 1.4 inches lower. Together with new door-mounted side mirrors, these changes radically improve outward visibility.

Emphasizing the strong new styling is a large, upright grille, a long hood and standard LED headlights. EX and EX-L feature a gloss black grille mesh with a chrome trim, body-color side mirrors with integrated turn signals and standard 18-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels. A sleek body-color roof spoiler and a new, all-LED interpretation of signature vertical taillights make the 6th-generation CR-V instantly recognizable from the rear.

The more powerful Sport and Sport Touring hybrid models feature even bolder styling. More aggressive front and rear facias and grille mesh are highlighted with a gloss black accent, and Sport and Sport Touring are the only trims with rectangular exhaust finishers. The unique lower bumper design is gloss black on Sport and platinum on Sport Touring. The underside of the rear spoiler is matte black on Sport, and gloss black on Sport Touring.

CR-V Sport rides on grade-specific Berlina Black 18-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels, while Sport Touring features black 19-inch split 5-spoke alloys.

Sporty, Modern and Spacious Interior
With clean surfacing, high-quality feel of materials and upscale touches, the all-new sporty and modern interior builds on the new Honda design direction. CR-V is also more comfortable and more spacious than ever, with a notably larger front-to-rear-seat couple distance and more rear seat legroom (+0.6 inches). The rear seats now feature eight angles of recline for increased comfort.

The top of the instrument panel has been designed with minimal cutlines to reduce windshield reflections and other potential visual distractions. A striking metal honeycomb mesh spanning the dash serves both form and function, concealing the air vents that would otherwise mar the uncluttered and harmonious design.

New front Body Stabilizing Seats reduce fatigue over long drives and the steering wheel angle is more sedan-like for a more comfortable, sportier driving position. Between the front seats is the largest center console bin in its class with nine liters of space.

The 2023 CR-V has the most cargo room in the model’s history with 36.3 cu.-ft. available behind the rear seats in both turbocharged (+1.2 cu.-ft.) and hybrid (+3.1 cu.-ft.) models. In EX and EX-L, the rear load floor can be lowered, expanding the cargo space to 39.3 cu.-ft. With the 60/40-split rear seatbacks folded flat, cargo space expands to 76.5 cu.-ft.

CR-V EX features gray or black cloth upholstery with an 8-way power driver’s seat and black trim on the dash. EX-L adds gray or black leather seating surfaces, a 4-way power passenger seat and piano black dash trim.

CR-V Sport comes with exclusive black cloth upholstery and black dash trim, while the Sport Touring comes with either black or gray leather seating surfaces and piano-black dash trim. Both Sport and Sport Touring come standard with a black headliner and orange contrast stitching on the seats (black leather or cloth), console, steering wheel and shifter.

Smart Technology
Technology has been smartly integrated into CR-V’s new cabin with a focus on the driver, including a digital instrument display and a notably larger standard touchscreen with standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility.

The 7-inch digital instrument panel features an all-digital tachometer on EX and EX-L, or a digital power flow meter on Sport and Sport Touring, on the left and a physical speedometer on the right side. The 7-inch multi-information display features user-selectable functions such as Honda Sensing® settings, vehicle information and more.

A new 7-inch touchscreen audio system is standard on EX and Sport with physical knobs for volume and tuning, and a simplified menu structure. The storage area in front of the shifter is wide enough to accommodate two smartphones side-by side, accompanied by two illuminated USB ports, a 2.5A USB-A and 3.0A USB-C that are standard. For rear seat passengers, two illuminated 3.0A USB-C charging ports are standard on Sport and Sport Touring.

CR-V EX-L and Sport Touring have a standard 9-inch touchscreen with a physical volume knob, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility and a simplified navigation structure with fewer menus. Qi-compatible 15W wireless smartphone charging is also standard.

CR-V Sport Touring comes with a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system custom-engineered for the new interior. Featuring Bose Centerpoint technology and SurroundStage digital signal processing, the new system places all passengers in the middle of the music, regardless of their seating position, with a clear and spacious listening experience.

Sporty, Yet Comfortable Dynamics
A sportier and more engaging driving experience was created through a revised chassis and a significantly stronger structure.

Based on Honda’s enhanced global architecture, CR-V’s wheelbase has been extended to 106.3 inches (+1.6 inches) for a smoother ride and greater stability. Significantly wider tracks (+0.4 inches in the front and the rear) also improve stability. A 15 percent torsionally-stiffer body further supports improvements in ride, handling and overall refinement.

Suspension and steering updates make CR-V more fun to drive, while simultaneously improving ride quality. Its MacPherson strut front suspension and variable-ratio steering now mount to a new stiffer subframe that repositions the steering rack to improve feel and accuracy. Handling is further improved with a stiffer rear subframe for the retuned multilink suspension which features 15-percent higher spring rate for the upper spring mount.

New More Powerful, More Capable Hybrid Models
For a sportier driving feel, CR-V Sport and Sport Touring feature an all-new 4th-generation two-motor hybrid-electric system with a newly refined 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle 4-cylinder engine that adds direct fuel injection and is mated to a pair of electric motors that are now mounted side-by-side. This new configuration allows for the use of a larger propulsion motor with increased torque output. Combined system output is 2041 hp (a 3 hp increase, ISO net), while the traction-motor peak torque rises to 247 lb.-ft. of torque (up 15 lb.-ft.).

The hybrid-electric system is more refined at highway speeds and for the first time offers up to 1,000 pounds of towing capacity. Linear Shift Control elevates the driving experience by mimicking the vehicle speed-linked rev feel associated with a conventional drivetrain shifting gears at wide open throttle. The new hybrid-electric system also allows for a substantial increase in continuous maximum speed—which climbs from 86 mph to 115 mph.

Under the hood of the CR-V EX and EX-L is an updated 1.5-liter turbo engine with additional refinement, improved emissions performance and 190 horsepower (SAE net at 6,000 rpm). Enhancements include a new high-efficiency, high-response turbocharger and 4-2 exhaust port cylinder head that help the 4-cylinder engine maintain peak power over a broader range of rpm. Its torque peak of 179 lb.-ft. also arrives 300-rpm earlier, from 1,700-5,000 rpm, improving response. Engine noise also has been reduced significantly.

The continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) for the 1.5-liter turbo has been updated to reduce noise and vibration. Significant drivability and performance improvements include Step-Shift programming that simulates gear changes at full throttle.

An updated Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ improves traction management in slippery conditions, like snow and mud. Available on all grades, and standard on Sport Touring, the system can now send up to 50 percent of engine torque to the rear wheels.

For the first time CR-V features Hill Descent Control. Standard across the lineup, the system increases off-road capability with more control on steep, slippery declines. Drivers can select speeds between 2 and 12 mph.

Three standard selectable drive modes optimize the driving experience for various conditions. In addition to Normal and Econ modes, a new Snow mode maximizes available traction and performance is slick snowy conditions. Sport and Sport Touring models add a Sport mode.

Safety Performance and Feature Leadership Among Compact SUVs
The 6th-generation CR-V is a leader in compact SUV safety features and performance thanks to advanced active and passive safety technology that comes standard on every CR-V. This includes the latest version of Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) architecture that has been enhanced for even better compatibility with larger vehicles.

This was achieved with a new upper A-pillar structure, side frame and lower firewall structure – all designed to route crash energy around the cabin. Side impact protection also has been improved, with stiffer structures in the roof, side sill and B-pillar, doors, and the rear wheel arch and C-pillar. Targeting today’s Top Safety Pick+ and NHTSA 5-star ratings, CR-V is designed to meet anticipated future standards as well.

First introduced on the new Civic, new driver and passenger front airbags were designed to minimize the potential for severe brain trauma associated with angled frontal collisions. The new front driver’s airbag uses an innovative donut-shaped structure to cradle and hold the head to reduce rotation. The passenger-side front airbag uses a three-chamber design to achieve a similar result, with two outer chambers designed to cradle the head and minimize rotation. For the first time, CR-V features standard knee and rear-passenger side impact airbags.

A new Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver assistive technologies integrates a new wide-angle camera and millimeter-wave radar. The new camera features a 90-degree field of view, while the radar has a 120-degree field of view. This wide angle improves collision prevention performance via improved ability to recognize attributes of objects, such as a vehicles or pedestrians, as well as white lines, road boundaries like curbs, other vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, and road signs. The wide angle also enables expanded control range for CR-V at intersections.

Blind spot information (BSI) is now standard. Also new are Traffic Jam Assist (TJA), Low-Speed Braking Control and Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR), as well as more natural responses for existing features, such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow, and Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS).

CR-V now features a Driver Attention Monitor, which issues a warning on the dash when it senses the driver is becoming inattentive. Standard Rear Seatbelt Reminder and Rear Seat Reminder are new to CR-V; the latter notifies drivers to check the rear seating area for children, pets or other precious cargo when exiting the vehicle.

CR-V Manufacturing
Speaking to the importance of CR-V in the Honda lineup, the new 6th-generation CR-V will be built in three plants in North America*, including the East Liberty Auto Plant in Ohio, the Indiana Auto Plant, and Honda of Canada Mfg., continuing the 40-year legacy of Honda’s commitment to build products close to the customer. Since 2006, Honda has produced more than 5 million CR-Vs in North America, with roughly half of those built in the U.S.

2023 CR-V Key Specifications and Features

ENGINEERING	EX	EX-L	Sport	Sport Touring
Engine Type	1.5-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder		2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder and two-motor hybrid system
Displacement	1498 cc		1993 cc
Horsepower	190 hp (SAE net @ 6000 rpm)		204 hp1 (combined system, ISO net)
Torque	179 lb.-ft. (SAE net @ 1700-5000 rpm		247 lb.-ft. (@ 0-2000 rpm)
Drive Modes	ECON / Normal / Snow		ECON / Normal / Sport / Snow
Transmission	CVT		Two-motor hybrid system w/two-stage lockup
Ratio Range	2.645-0.405		N/A
Final Drive	5.640		4.438
Suspension – Front / Rear	MacPherson Strut / Multi-Link
Wheels	18-inch alloy, silver		18-inch alloy, Berlina Black	19-inch alloy, black
Tires (all-season)	235 / 60R18 103H			235 / 55R19 101H
EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS	EX	EX-L	Sport	Sport Touring
Wheelbase (in.)	106.3
Length (in.)	184.8
Height (in., front/rear)	66.2 / 66.6
Width (in.)	73.4
Track (in., front/rear)	63.4 / 64.0
KEY FEATURES	EX	EX-L	Sport	Sport Touring
Honda Sensing®	•
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure	•
10 Airbags, Including Next-Generation Driver and Front Passenger Front Airbags	•
7-inch Driver Information Interface Screen	•
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Integration	•	Wireless	•	Wireless
Wireless Charging		•		•
7-Inch Color Touchscreen with Volume and Tuning Knobs	•		•
9-inch HD Color Touchscreen with Volume Knob, Customizable Feature Settings and Smart Shortcuts		•		•

July 13, 2022

2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid increases style, efficiency, and comfort

2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid1

Honda UK has today announced details of the revised and updated 2021MY CR-V Hybrid. Available in dealerships from the start of December the midsized SUV is now solely available as a hybrid; built around Honda’s innovative i-MMD system for unparalleled levels of efficiency and refinement. A number of revisions and styling tweaks, inside and out, refresh and align the CR-V more clearly with Honda’s other e:TECHNOLOGY products.

Priced from £30,180, all models of the 2021 CR-V gain blue-ringed H badges and e:HEV nomenclature to highlight their electrified credentials. Other revisions include a new silver finish applied to key visual elements on the centre console, doors cards and dashboard accents. Other updates include a new 18” alloy wheel design for all grades and privacy glass from SE models upwards. The range topping EX grade CR-V also gains wireless smartphone charging for improved seamless connectivity.

Mechanically, the CR-V retains Honda’s responsive and highly efficient advanced hybrid powertrain technology, which is built around two electric motors, an Atkinson-cycle petrol engine, and an innovative fixed-gear transmission.

On the WLTP combined cycle, this fuel-efficient hybrid system produces CO2 emissions of just 151g/km and fuel economy of 42.2mpg on front-wheel drive models, and 161g/km and 39.2mpg for all-wheel drive models.

Further under skin revisions include tweaks to the suspension that has been retuned for more linear handling responses and to provide increased low longitudinal rigidity for optimised ride compliance. The Dual pinion variable-ratio electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering has been refined for improved low-speed manoeuvrability.

Ensuring safety for all occupants, the CR-V’s platform design incorporates Honda’s exclusive next-generation ACE™ (Advanced Compatibility Engineering) body structure design technology. This employs a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly. In line with Honda’s ‘Safety for Everyone’ philosophy, the CR-V’s class-leading suite of passive and active safety systems continue to be available as standard for all variants. The Honda Sensing package is among the most comprehensive suites of active safety and driver-assistive technologies in the class, combining radar and camera information to assist the driver.

Rebecca Stead, Head of Automobile at Honda UK, commented: “The CR-V is such an iconic part of Honda’s range and history it is only fitting that the revised 2021 model is ready to take on a changing and challenging market place, equipped with the latest technologies and equipment to make consumer’s lives that little bit easier.”

January 8, 2021

2020 CR-V Hybrid has earned the TOP SAFETY PICK award by IIHS!

2020-Honda-CR-V-Hybrid-910 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) 2020 Top Safety Pick rating. The vehicle joins the rest of the CR-V lineup that has won such an award when geared with specific headlights. Other Honda vehicles that have been recognized with the prize are Accord, Civic, and Insight.

For 2020 model year, all CR-V models are offered with Honda Sensing as a standard feature on all trim levels. The suite features comprehensive safety and driver-assistive technologies as Collision Mitigation Braking System, Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist System and Adaptive Cruise Control.

Furthermore, all Honda vehicles benefit from the brand’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure, designed to protect occupants in a wide variety of frontal collisions, along with advanced supplemental restraint systems.

As it comes to the award itself, in order to earn it, a vehicle must score “GOOD” crashworthiness ratings in all test modes, including the famous passenger-side small overlap test. A top-rated vehicle must also offer front crash prevention that earns “ADVANCED” or “SUPERIOR” rating in both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian tests, as well as “GOOD” or “ACCEPTABLE” ratings for available headlights.

Source: Honda

March 10, 2020

Honda reveals new 2020 CR-V Hybrid lineup! Here are some details!

2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid begins arriving at dealerships on March 1, as the most powerful and fuel-efficient CR-V yet comes with Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System, 40mpg EPA city fuel economy rating and tons of additional feature. Let’s check ‘em out, shall we?

New CR-V Hybrid comes with Honda Sensing as a standard feature, all along with automatic climate control, an automatic high beams. The CR-V Hybrid also comes with additional standard features as LED headlights, Smart Entry and Push Button Start, and a neat cargo cover.

2020 CR-V Hybrid is characterized by unique front and rear styling cues that include Hybrid badges on the grille, front fenders, and tailgate, exclusive 5-lamp LED fog lights, and a unique rear bumper design. And just like its other siblings from the 2020 lineup, CR-V Hybrid benefits from new headlight design and new alloy wheels.

The inside of the CR-V Hybrid offers ample space for both passengers and cargo and is characterized by tons of technological features and premium components. Unique to the model are the three buttons to the right of the push-button gear selector that let the driver select one of three driving modes. Also, vehicle’s digital gauge cluster also offers functions distinct from the non-hybrid as a power-flow meter.

In terms of drivetrain system, 2020 CR-V Hybrid comes with a two-motor hybrid system that generates a total of 212hp and 232lb-ft of torque. What is special about this system is that the Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System uses a special software that determines traction conditions and then sends the right amount of torque to the wheels in need. When such electronic activity is not needed, a digital clutch deactivates power deliver to the rear wheels in order to improve fuel efficiency.

Source: Honda

February 28, 2020

Six Honda vehicles earn recognition from IIHS

2020 Honda CR-V Five Honda modes have managed to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s TOP SAFETY PICK rating when geared with specific headlights. Also, one of the vehicles has achieved a TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS award. Contributing to the top ratings, 2020 Accord, three Civic models (Coupe, Sedan and Hatch), Insight and CR-V each achieved the highest possible rating of “GOOD” in all six IIHS crashworthiness tests. Additionally, the advanced Honda Sensing driver-assistance technology managed to contribute to “SUPERIOR” ratings for vehicle-to-vehicle frontal crash prevention.

For the 2020 model year, CR-V and Civic join the Accord, Insight, and Passport in offering Honda Sensing as part of the standard equipment on all trim levels. The system itself now includes Collision Mitigation Braking System with Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation with Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keeping Assist, all along with Adaptive Cruise Control. Neat!

Additionally, all Honda vehicles also benefit from Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure, designed to protect occupants in a wide variety of frontal collisions, along with an advanced supplemental restraint system, which includes pre-tensioning front seatbelts, and front, side, knee, and side-curtain airbags.

As it comes to the award, in order to earn it, a vehicle must earn “GOOD” crashworthiness ratings in all test modes, including the challenging passenger-side small overlap test. A top-rated vehicle must also offer front crash prevention that earns an “ADVANCED” or “SUPERIOR” rating in both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian testing, along with “GOOD” or “ACCEPTABLE” ratings for available headlights.

2020 Honda Insight

Source: Honda

February 14, 2020

Honda CR-V is named Green SUV of the Year! Details here!

2020 Honda CR-V Touring The refreshed 2020 Honda CR-V and the new CR-V Hybrid have been named the 2020 Green SUV of the Year by Green Car Journal. This is the second time Honda has won Green SUV of the Year, and the sixth time a Honda vehicle has earned recognition from Green Car Journal.

2020 CR-V went on sale in October and revealed refreshed exterior styling and upgraded features, including Honda Sensing safety and driver-assistive technology for all trim levels and more powerful engine for the LX lineup – Honda’s own 1.5-liter turbo unit. Furthermore, the all-new 2020 CR-V Hybrid, launching early next year, is brand’s first hybrid SYV in America and is expected to become one of company’s best-selling hybrid models.

In fact, Honda was recently recognized by the US EPA as having the highest fleet-average fuel economy of any automaker. In pursuit of its goal to halve the company’s global CO2 emissions by 2050, Honda aims to electrify two-thirds of its global automobile sales by 2030. In the US, Honda electrified vehicle sales in 2019 are up to 34 per cent from a year ago – this results in more than 50,000 hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fuel cell vehicles that make 82 per cent of the sales for the year.

2020 CR-V and CR-V Hybrid mark the sixth time Honda has been awarded by Green Car Journal. year, the 2019 Honda Insight became the fourth Honda passenger car to win Green Car of the Year, joining prior winners the 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas, 2014 Honda Accord, and 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, Clarity Electric and Clarity Fuel Cell, while the 2016 Honda HR-V won Green SUV of the Year.

Source: Honda

November 22, 2019

Honda team takes home numerous prestigious awards – check ’em out!

2018 Honda Accord Honda team has managed to earn a prestigious award at the Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards for 2019. With leading positions at the market, thanks to the new Civic lineup, the team was recognized as one of the best in the field, due to the capability to improve, adapt and present ever-evolving technologies and solutions that do matter in today’s world.

Civic, Accord, CR-V, Pilot and Odyssey have won numerous awards in their respective categories four times in the last five years and with the unveiling of Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, the team has managed to multiply the awards and recognitions.

Honda’s 2019 KBB Best Buy Award wins include 2019 Honda Civic in the Compact Car segment, thanks to vehicle’s efficient engines, affordable pricing, reliability and retained value; 2019 Accord was the winner at Midsize Car segment for its sophisticated, advanced and inspiring design, while 2019 CR-V was recognized for its appealing design and mainstream luxury. Odyssey Minivan has impressed jury with its numerous features and family-friendly gadgets, while Clarity Plug-in Hybrid has caught attention with its neat driving dynamics and drivetrain refinement.

As you might well know, Kelley Blue Books’ Best Buy Awards are the result of a year-long process of evaluation and testing of numerous models across US. What separates this organization from others is that the requirements include pricing, 5-year cost-to-own data, consumer reviews and rates and vehicle sales information.

Source: Honda

December 3, 2018

Honda and CR-V’s advanced drivetrain system. Check ’em out!

2018 Honda CR-V With comprehensive and contemporary revisions and fine-tunings the new Honda CR-V vehicle comes with confidence, sophistication and modern gadgets. Especially designed to comply European standards and offer outstanding performance, the new CR-V has a lot to demonstrate. So, let’s check out what’s going on here!

First of all, there are some new engineering solutions that need to be mentioned. There is this Real Time AWD System that offers more dynamic and stable cornering and incorporates hill-climbing assist technology and works in perfect harmony with new revised suspension and steering system.

Second, the new-gen CR-V is built with ultra-high-strength steel that is used for the first time in a CR-V model and makes the vehicle extremely rigid and safe for driving. Furthermore, the body assembly process involved an innovative high-efficiency joining technique that contributes to the overall stiffness.

2018 Honda CR-V

There is also a completely new suspension that complements and boosts body rigidity and also contributes to dynamic and responsive driving experience and comfort. In fact, additional pleasure of driving is achieved by incorporating a new mechanical setup that is compatible with all surface and road conditions.

Honda team also incorporates Agile Handling Assist for the first time in a CR-V vehicle. It is an electronic stability system that is especially tuned for European roads and responds to steering inputs with subtle, discreet assistance for added safety and smoother and predictable vehicle behavior. We have already mention that the new guy in the lineup can take corners in a way more confident and stable manner, comparted to predecessor models.

2018 Honda CR-V

So, what do you think about the latest CR-V? We surely loved it!

Source: Honda

June 27, 2018

Honda CR-V SUV: astonishing even after two decades!

2017 Honda CR-V SUV New year resolutions haven’t been unknown even for the biggest names in business! And as it seems, Honda team has taken these promises rather seriously. The first announcement by the manufacturer is that there will be a neat upgrade for the CR-V. Something more, the new 2017 model will be officially unveiled on Sun., February 5^th during Super Bowl LI.

As you might know, this is the third time a CR-V vehicle is featured in the big event and there is a fine reason for that: this sweetheart is sort of astonishing one. Since its first appearance back in 1997 that marked the launch of the lineup until this year, the CR-V has stood as one of Honda’s symbols of quality and precision.

The latest model that is already on sale showcases some neat exterior styling, more interior details, new generation of turbocharged power units and of course, tons of utility and safety features and technologies. The new guy also incorporates the latest Honda Sensing suite of technologies that not only make the ride with the SUV far more pleasurable, but also contribute to the overall safe run. And let’s not forget that this year’s model is also an anniversary one! In other words, we do expect some sort of gifts and exclusive features and all this kind of stuff that would warm our hearts. And would raise our adrenaline level!

1997 Honda CR-V

Source: Honda

January 3, 2017

Honda Won the 2016 Best SUV Brand Award

2016 Honda Pilot Honda is now officially named “2016 Best SUV Brand” by US News & World Report, due to the excellent achievements and stats made by Honda HR-V crossover, CR-V and Pilot SUV vehicles. The prize was given after Honda confidently strengthened and expanded its truck lineup that started with the restyled 2015 CR-V back in 2014. As you remember, this was shortly followed by the arrival of the latest HR-V crossover and the third-gen Pilot. All these additions and improvements increased the total gain of the brand with 13% for a year. Furthermore, the CR-V on track wins America’s best-selling SUV for 4th consecutive year.

2015 Honda HR-V

The awards are given to these brands and vehicles that perform excellently on an overall basis within four categories: Cars; SUVs; Trucks and Luxury. Furthermore, the methodology uses combined overall scores across all models in each of the award classes. And the final score is based on a special analysis of published and credible reviews for a given model from the automotive press, along with safety and reliability data.

And now let’s preview the models one more time. The 2015 Honda CR-V comes with special direct-injected engine, restyled interior and Honda Sensing safety and driver-assistive technologies. In fact, this vehicle was also named 2015 Motor Trend Sport Utility of the Year. On the other hand, Honda HR-V brought completely new and growing segment and that’s why it quickly became one of the best and hottest subcompact SUV models. And last, but not least, the 2016 Pilot, Honda’s flagship SUV, comes with more top-in-class-efficiency and safety rates and offers superior performance and comfortable ride.

2015 Honda CR-V

CR-V, HR-V and Pilot are produced in North America, at Honda’s plants in Lincoln, Alabama, East Liberty, Ohio and Celaya, Mexico.

Source: American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

November 12, 2015

Honda Introduces 2016 CR-V Special Edition (SE)

2016 Honda CR-V Front View

2016 Honda CR-V is getting a new trim level positioned over the well-known LX but below the EX. It is called Special Edition or simply SE and adds extra features such as bigger 17-inch bi-colored alloys, second row, rear privacy glass and security system.

The SE grade will be offered both in front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) variant. If you count the top-of-the-line Touring version, which was introduced last year and that includes the Honda Sensing suite of safety and driver assistive technologies, the CR-V is now available in 12 trim/wheel drive versions!

Engine

2016 Honda CR-V Rear View

Just like the standard 2016 CR-V, the SE is powered by an Earth Dreams Technology 2.4-liter direct-injected DOHC i-VTEC inline 4-cylinder engine. It generates 185 horsepower (136 kW) and 245 Nm (181 lb-ft) of torque. The unit is connected to a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Thanks to this combination, the CR-V seems to provide smooth, seamless ratio changes and EPA fuel economy ratings of 26/33/29 mpg (city/highway/combined) for front-wheel-drive and 25/31/27 mpg for the Real Time AWD.

Pricing

2016 Honda CR-V Interior

With the generally refreshed 2016 CR-V you get new powertrain, updated exterior and interior and wide range of standard features as well as optional ones. Adding the 2016 Honda CR-V Special Edition (SE) trim to the family range, Honda is offering even more versatility to its customers. The SE has a starting price of $23,595 USD. You can find below the detailed pricing and fuel economy rating of all trim levels.

2016 CR-V Pricing and EPA Fuel Economy Ratings:
Trim	Wheel Drive	MSRP1	EPA MPG5 (city/highway/combined)
LX	FWD	$23,595	26/33/29
LX	AWD	$24,895	25/31/27
SE	FWD	$24,395	26/33/29
SE	AWD	$25,695	25/31/27
EX	FWD	$25,845	26/33/29
EX	AWD	$27,145	25/31/27
EX-L	FWD	$28,295	26/33/29
EX-L	AWD	$29,595	25/31/27
EX-L Navi	FWD	$29,795	26/33/29
EX-L Navi	AWD	$31,095	25/31/27
Touring	FWD	$31,945	26/33/29
Touring	AWD	$33,245	25/31/27

Source: Honda

October 7, 2015

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Engine

Pricing

2016 CR-V Pricing and EPA Fuel Economy Ratings: