Honda CR-V

Honda CR-V was introduced by Honda in 1995 as a compact crossover SUV which used Honda Civic platform and the CR-V stands for comfortable runabout vehicle which has front engine and offers front wheel drive. Currently 5^th generation of Honda CR-V is available in markets and it made a huge success throughout these years even the sales of 2018 model got the range of 379,013 units sold in 2018. The 2019 model does not have much changes comparing with the previous model but it is considered to be remarkable because of its turbocharged engine that provides you thrift and zest, comfortable ride, perfect handling and spacious interior. It is one of the top rated small SUV and received a rating of 8 out of ten by experts. It is offered in 4 trims including LX, EX, EX-L and Touring.

LX Base Trim:

 LX is the base model with a 2.4 liters engine and it is equipped with seventeen inches alloy wheels, LED day time running lights, climate control system, 2 USB ports, 4 speakers and five inches color display screen. All wheel driving is optional in it.

EX Trim:

 Honda CR-V EX trim is equipped with eighteen inches wheels, keyless entry, heated front seats, power adjustable driving seat, sunroof, heated mirrors, seven inches display screen with drivers assistance programs and emergency braking.

EX-L Trim:

EX-L trim features height power lift gate, driver seat memory, 8 speakers stereo system, navigation system, rear view camera and auto dimming back view mirror.

Touring Trim:

Touring trim is the top line trim that features LED headlights, roof rails, automatic windshield wipers, navigation system, power lift gate, chrome plated exhaust tips and sub-woofer for stereo system. EX trim is considered to be an excellent choice. The 2019 model is ubiquitous because it is useful and it remained highly competitive within 3 competitive years and CR-V shines with wonderful performance, remarkable features and outclass comfort.

Engine and performance of Honda CR-V:

It is powered by 2356 cc in-line four cylinder sixteen valve DOHC i-VTEC engine producing horsepower of 184hp at 6400rpm and torque of 1800 lb-ft at 3900rpm. Honda paired its first turbocharged engine with continuously varying transmission and it results in smooth operation.

Ride Quality:

The ride of CR-V is refined with enthusiastic steering and strong brakes while the acceleration of CR-V is not satisfying and it sprint from zero to sixty miles per hour in 7.5 seconds which shows it has to struggle to accelerate. The braking system of CR-V is linear and shows progressive responses when applying brake pedal that is felt very light and it takes 116 feet to stop the car from sixty miles per hour. Steering resistance gives you a natural feel of precise and confident control on your car and ensures stability on freeway. The mid corner bumps and rough pavements does not upset you now because CR-V confidently snake up curvy turns by maintaining a perfect balance between handling and ride quality. 7.8 inches of ground clearance in front wheel drive and 8.2 inches ground clearance in all wheel drive option let the drive easy in occasional unpaved roads while it is one of the most fuel efficient crossovers SUV with a rating of thirty two miles per gallon mileage coverage on highways with a fuel tank capacity of 14 gallons.

Exterior and interior features of Honda CR-V:

It is 180.6 inches in length, 73 inches in width and 66.5 inches in height. The sleeking front design include an active shutter grille that enhances aerodynamic style and it is a balance between rugged looks and modern sophistication and its profile looks great from city lights to country side. The distinctive headlights along with tail lights depicts an aggressive look to its appearance while the inches wheels helps to stand out either sitting still or driving and the wide stance with the dual chrome exhaust shows a strong statement. Some of the exterior features include power side mirrors, remote entry system, body colored roofline, body colored door handles, rear privacy glass, security system, fog lights, heated side mirrors, power tail gate, LED headlights with automatic focusing, one touch power sunroof with tilting and sliding feature and remote entry system.

 The interior of CR-V is very luxurious with leather trimmed seating, steering wheel and shift knob while the driver’s seat is 12 way power adjustable with 4 way adjustable front seat provided with memory function while there is a driver information interface that keeps you informed about driver attention monitor, visual alert system that monitors drowsy behavior of drivers. Apart from this there is a seven inches display screen that can be connected with your smartphones and provides you entertainment while Honda Link app provides you with stream music, vehicle information and service appointments. You can charge your devices with front USB port and there is a rear USB port for back passengers. The IIHS has declared it a safe vehicle for driving and it provides all basic safety features including lane keeping departure warning, lane keeping assistance, blind spot detection, and rear cross traffic alert system, air bags, child safety locks and automatic emergency braking system.

Major competitors:

Some of the major competitors of Honda CR-V 2019 include Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue, Subaru Forester, Mazda CX-5, Ford Escape 2019 and 2019 Kia Sportage.

Price:

The LX trim of Honda CR-V 2019 has a starting price of 25,395 US dollars, EX trim has a price of 28,295 US dollars, EX-L  has a price of 30,795 US dollars while Touring trim has a price of 33,795 US dollars and it is available in Pakistan with a starting price of 107 lacs Pakistani rupees.

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