All New Honda CR-V 2017 specs and price

All New Honda CR-V 2017

2017 generation Honda CR-V to 5 has been shown in Detroit. Many elements from the all new 2011 Honda CR-V SUV comes from 2016 Civic model. Platform used in this model is the platform of the same rigid and lightweight Civic. The front end has a crisper line with the hood made full and much clearer. The muscular fenders and additional ground clearance highlights the new look as well. Lights search for lines in the Civic taillights while elbows and thin as Volvo cars Interior spec. has been enhanced with a larger one 7-inch touchscreen infotainment display, the digital cluster as in the Civic, and high-mounted shifters. The cabin is claimed to offer two inches more legroom and can accommodate up to five adult passengers. Trimming nicer with stitched instrument panel Chair and a soft touch. There are several features to enjoy. This includes hands-free tailgate with foot-activated sensors to open it, the physical volume buttons on the device Audio systems, car infotainment systems with Apple and Android, Auto play cabin rear USB ports, electronic parking brake, dual-zone climate control and remote engine start. Security system Honda Sensing should come as standard except for the LX trim with blind spot monitoring should come as optional.

Interior

Honda the new CR-V has the best interior space in the class across the pond – especially in the back where rear legroom is claimed as class leading. At the same time, the new cabin is said to feature better quality materials and more intricate stitching on the seats to enhance the premium feeling.

In front of the driver sits a new colour information screen similar in principal to Audi’s Virtual Cockpit digital dials. A seven-inch infotainment screen is fitted in the middle of the dashboard. We’ve not been impressed with Honda’s previous attempts with the Android-based system but, with the inclusion of a physical volume knob, here’s hoping the brand has found a way of making it more user friendly. It gets a Garmin-developed sat nav optionally but, with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, there seems little need to spec it.

Driving and Engines

The UK engine lineup remains to be announced but the US’s entry-level 2.4-litre non-turbo petrol engine is unlikely to be sold over here. Higher spec trims in the US will get the 1.5-litre petrol recently announced for the Civic so it’s a safe bet this 190hp unit could make its way into UK-bound CR-Vs. It’s also likely a mildly upgraded version of the 160hp 1.6-litre diesel from the outgoing CR-V could make its way into the new model.

As before, a choice of two and four-wheel drive will be offered and a choice of manual or automatic gearbox. The latter will hopefully be the nine-speed unit currently fitted to the outgoing CR-V rather than the noisy CVT automatic Honda will offer in the US. New dampers and upgraded anti-roll bars aim to improve the car’s handling and reduce body roll without compromising on comfort.

Price

The current CR-V is comparatively expensive compared to rivals , To remain competitive in the class, we don’t expect prices to move noticeably from the current model’s £23,025 entry-level price, rising to about £36,500 for top-spec models.