2007 Honda CR-V Review
The new CR-V range is available in three variants - CR-V, CR-V Sport and CR-V Luxury. All three variants feature a 2.4-litre DOHC i-VTEC engine with 125kW of power (up 7kW over the previous car) and an improved Real-Time 4WD system for sure-footed handling on slippery road surfaces. Engine torque is 218Nm, with a flatter torque curve than the outgoing model making for smoother acceleration and easier driving. Paired with the engine is the choice of a new six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission with a Drive-by-Wire throttle. The third-generation is the safest CR-V ever, with all variants featuring Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), front and side airbags with Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), Active Front Head Restraints, ABS brakes and an Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure for greater safety protection in a crash.
The CR-V Sport and Luxury gain curtain airbags. Honda benchmarked the CR-V's handling against sedans, rather than SUVs, and the result is agile, car-like handling with the space and comfort of an SUV. The CR-Ví's centre of gravity has been lowered, the track is wider and the chassis has been stiffened for better handling. The CR-V rides on front MacPherson strut suspension and rear multi-link suspension with 17-inch wheels. The CR-V seats five and has a long list of comfort features, including cruise control, a tilt & telescopic adjustable steering wheel fitted with audio controls, MP3-capable CD player with AM/FM tuner and speed sensitive audio volume that automatically adjusts to match the speed of the car. All variants also have an audio input jack in the centre console for plugging in a personal MP3 player. The CR-V Sport and CR-V Luxury both feature a sunroof, fog-lights and a six-stack CD-player while the Luxury also receives heated front leather seats.
Model features:
CR-V
_ All models are powered by a 2.4-litre DOHC engine with i-VTEC, with:
_ 125 kW of power and 218 Nm of torque
_ 5 speed automatic or 6 speed manual
_ ABS with EBD and Brake Assist
_ Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
_ Dual front airbags
_ Front side airbags with Occupant Position Detection System
_ Front active headrests
_ Steering wheel mounted cruise controls
_ Steering wheel mounted audio controls
_ Manual air conditioning
_ Security alarm
_ Rolling-code immobiliser
_ 5 x 3 point seat belts
_ 17" steel wheels with a full size spare.
_ Tilt & telescopic steering
_ Centre console
_ Single CD tuner with MP3 & WMA capacity
_ Speed sensitive audio volume
_ Auxiliary audio input to connect to i-Pods
CR-V Sport (as CR-V above, plus)
_ Front and rear curtain airbags
_ Dual zone climate control
_ 5 spoke 17" alloy wheels with a full-size alloy spare
_ Two-way electric sunroof
_ Fog lights
_ 6 CD stack tuner
_ Sunglasses holder
_ Conversation mirror
_ Double deck cargo shelf
CR-V Luxury (as CR-V Sport, plus)
_ Leather interior
_ Heated front seats
_ 8-way electric driver's seat with
_ electrically operated lumbar support
_ Leather steering wheel
_ Reverse parking sensors
Pricing:
CR-V (manual) $31,990
CR-V (auto) $33,990
CR-V Sport (manual) $37,490
CR-V Sport (auto) $39,490
CR-V Luxury (manual) $39,990
CR-V Luxury (auto) $41,990
What's new for 2007
_ Standard safety equipment includes ACE body structure and active front
_ Active front head restraints
_ Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
_ New body and chassis design results in smoother, more agile car-like performance and quieter cabin
_ Seven more kilowatts (to 125kW)
_ Standard front and side airbags with occupant position detection system
_ Curtain airbag for Sport & Luxury
_ New six-speed manual transmission
_ Improved ingress/egress with optimised door designs and 32mm lower step-in height
_ Unit-body construction with independent front and rear suspension
