News Used Car Review - Honda Cr-V (2012-2017)
A pop nameplate gets redesigned this year, allow us revisit.
2012-2017 Honda CR-V
History
One of the pop nameplates inwards the Philippine machine landscape is the Honda CR-V, which became the sole model to start the compact SUV category always since it entered the marketplace position inwards belatedly 1997. Sure, the Toyota RAV4 came first, but the similar a shot H badge became the cast leader. Rivals from other parts of Asia (such equally Nihon together with Korea) together with America came to the scene together with toppled this but the legacy of this category starts with this one.
Debuted equally a concept machine at the Orange County International Auto Show inwards September 2011 with the actual production model launched ii months afterwards inwards Los Angeles together with sales starting Dec inwards both US of America together with Nihon markets.
We all know that Honda's assembly constitute inwards Thailand got flooded inwards belatedly 2011, resulting to vehicle shortages for selected models for our market. Because of this, the local subsidiary of Honda had to lawsuit to importing for sure models such equally the CR-V (most PHDM models come upward from Thailand, the same goes with the Jazz, Civic, together with Accord). Japanese models were commencement brought hither inwards ii guises, the LX 2WD together with EX 4WD, which carried dissimilar specifications inwards Apr 2012. In Dec 2012, Thailand spec models were shipped inwards with varying features from the commencement batches. Updates occurred inwards Nov 2014 together with July 2016 which were either model changes or additional equipment.
Value together with Costs
Most gasoline powered compact sport utility vehicles - particularly when their displacement is higher upward ii liters - aren't friendly to the commencement owner, but if you're buying instant manus that may come upward to an wages particularly that lower prices may essay equally a bargain. Nihon sourced models convey a slight cost premium over those from Thailand, given the fact that the sometime is sold for a express time. Just similar previous generation models, y'all tin convey a Modulo or Cruiser Edition for this one. Manuals tin alone travel had for the V sourced from Thailand.
Keeping this infant wouldn't involve y'all to skip meals or create cost cutting measures, particularly that maintenance costs aren't that far together with betwixt compared to rivals of the same cost signal (not including turbocharged models together with diesels). No serious problems were reported equally of at nowadays but a scream upward issued inwards July 2012 for 834 units sold betwixt Apr to July of that twelvemonth involving the interior door latch whose within arrangement may larn loose that may opened upward when the vehicle is moving.
Exterior together with Interior
While the front end looked sleek, the raise is somewhat apartment due to the sloping window design. Sure, it may non travel a standout when it comes to its vogue but the pattern adds to i wages the vehicle has. Nov 2014 (for the 2015 model year) gives the vehicle a revised grille which made the machine await to a greater extent than premium, dissimilar cycle design, together with daytime running lamps. Models from Nihon tin travel distinguished past times their matte complete grill (Thailand units convey theirs inwards pianoforte black) together with DRLs (2013-2014 models don't larn them).
Inside, a spacious cabin treats both people together with cargo which is a long fourth dimension wages for this nameplate. H5N1 third row seat became a cost-free pick for LX together with EX models inwards 2013 with afterwards models beingness a P25,000 optional detail but it is best treated for emergency uses only. Regardless of solid reason of origin, interior character is overstep notch particularly it has that premium touch. H5N1 touchscreen radio monitor with Bluetooth comes criterion with due south together with S-X models from 2015 patch the LaneWatch together with a navigation arrangement comes criterion for the overstep goal model for 2015. Nihon models come upward with cloth seats with their counterparts from Thailand larn optional leather. Other major differences include the following: conventional handbrake for Nihon units versus a footbrake for Thailand models, together with an advanced i-Mid arrangement for afterwards units.
Engine
Similar to previous generation models, y'all tin convey ii engine variants but alone paired to a for sure drivetrain. Front cycle drive models are paired to a R20A 2.0 having 153hp at 6,500rpm together with 190Nm at 4,300rpm patch all cycle drive models convey a K24Y1 2.4 displacing 185hp at 7,000rpm together with 220Nm at 4,400rpm. An ECON vogue which aids the machine to travel to a greater extent than fuel friendly on an already fuel thirsty engine comes standard.
Driving Impressions
If y'all desire something comfortable together with relaxing, together with then y'all convey came to the correct house since this vehicle has that attribute. The CR-V has a calorie-free steering which is a boon for metropolis driving together with its ride comfort is perfect for both environments.
Verdict
Despite rivals which convey to a greater extent than ability or are cheaper that came to the market, the CR-V withal has that house inwards the consumer's pump past times providing a sweetness spot betwixt something that is comfortable inwards all places patch at the same fourth dimension a reliable partner.
The Good:
THE SPECS
Engine: 1,997cc R20A together with 2,354cc K24Y1 I4 gasoline
Power: 153hp @ 6,500rpm (2.0), 185hp @ 7,000rpm (2.4)
Torque: 190Nm @ 4,300rpm (2.0), 220Nm @ 4,400rpm (2.4)
Fuel Consumption: 6-10km/L (city), 8-12km/L (highway) (*estimated together with varies)
Transmission: 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic
Suspension: Front McPherson strut, raise double wishbone
MORE INFO
Price (New): P1,280,000-P1,693,000
Price (Now): P650,000-P1,100,000
On Sale: 2012-2017
Rivals: Chevrolet Captiva, Ford Escape, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi ASX, Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Forester, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota RAV4
Resources:
http://www.crvownersclub.com/forums/
Contacts:
Honda Cars Pasig - (02) 988-1288
2012-2017 Honda CR-V
History
One of the pop nameplates inwards the Philippine machine landscape is the Honda CR-V, which became the sole model to start the compact SUV category always since it entered the marketplace position inwards belatedly 1997. Sure, the Toyota RAV4 came first, but the similar a shot H badge became the cast leader. Rivals from other parts of Asia (such equally Nihon together with Korea) together with America came to the scene together with toppled this but the legacy of this category starts with this one.
Debuted equally a concept machine at the Orange County International Auto Show inwards September 2011 with the actual production model launched ii months afterwards inwards Los Angeles together with sales starting Dec inwards both US of America together with Nihon markets.
We all know that Honda's assembly constitute inwards Thailand got flooded inwards belatedly 2011, resulting to vehicle shortages for selected models for our market. Because of this, the local subsidiary of Honda had to lawsuit to importing for sure models such equally the CR-V (most PHDM models come upward from Thailand, the same goes with the Jazz, Civic, together with Accord). Japanese models were commencement brought hither inwards ii guises, the LX 2WD together with EX 4WD, which carried dissimilar specifications inwards Apr 2012. In Dec 2012, Thailand spec models were shipped inwards with varying features from the commencement batches. Updates occurred inwards Nov 2014 together with July 2016 which were either model changes or additional equipment.
Value together with Costs
Most gasoline powered compact sport utility vehicles - particularly when their displacement is higher upward ii liters - aren't friendly to the commencement owner, but if you're buying instant manus that may come upward to an wages particularly that lower prices may essay equally a bargain. Nihon sourced models convey a slight cost premium over those from Thailand, given the fact that the sometime is sold for a express time. Just similar previous generation models, y'all tin convey a Modulo or Cruiser Edition for this one. Manuals tin alone travel had for the V sourced from Thailand.
Keeping this infant wouldn't involve y'all to skip meals or create cost cutting measures, particularly that maintenance costs aren't that far together with betwixt compared to rivals of the same cost signal (not including turbocharged models together with diesels). No serious problems were reported equally of at nowadays but a scream upward issued inwards July 2012 for 834 units sold betwixt Apr to July of that twelvemonth involving the interior door latch whose within arrangement may larn loose that may opened upward when the vehicle is moving.
Exterior together with Interior
While the front end looked sleek, the raise is somewhat apartment due to the sloping window design. Sure, it may non travel a standout when it comes to its vogue but the pattern adds to i wages the vehicle has. Nov 2014 (for the 2015 model year) gives the vehicle a revised grille which made the machine await to a greater extent than premium, dissimilar cycle design, together with daytime running lamps. Models from Nihon tin travel distinguished past times their matte complete grill (Thailand units convey theirs inwards pianoforte black) together with DRLs (2013-2014 models don't larn them).
Inside, a spacious cabin treats both people together with cargo which is a long fourth dimension wages for this nameplate. H5N1 third row seat became a cost-free pick for LX together with EX models inwards 2013 with afterwards models beingness a P25,000 optional detail but it is best treated for emergency uses only. Regardless of solid reason of origin, interior character is overstep notch particularly it has that premium touch. H5N1 touchscreen radio monitor with Bluetooth comes criterion with due south together with S-X models from 2015 patch the LaneWatch together with a navigation arrangement comes criterion for the overstep goal model for 2015. Nihon models come upward with cloth seats with their counterparts from Thailand larn optional leather. Other major differences include the following: conventional handbrake for Nihon units versus a footbrake for Thailand models, together with an advanced i-Mid arrangement for afterwards units.
Engine
Similar to previous generation models, y'all tin convey ii engine variants but alone paired to a for sure drivetrain. Front cycle drive models are paired to a R20A 2.0 having 153hp at 6,500rpm together with 190Nm at 4,300rpm patch all cycle drive models convey a K24Y1 2.4 displacing 185hp at 7,000rpm together with 220Nm at 4,400rpm. An ECON vogue which aids the machine to travel to a greater extent than fuel friendly on an already fuel thirsty engine comes standard.
Driving Impressions
If y'all desire something comfortable together with relaxing, together with then y'all convey came to the correct house since this vehicle has that attribute. The CR-V has a calorie-free steering which is a boon for metropolis driving together with its ride comfort is perfect for both environments.
Verdict
Despite rivals which convey to a greater extent than ability or are cheaper that came to the market, the CR-V withal has that house inwards the consumer's pump past times providing a sweetness spot betwixt something that is comfortable inwards all places patch at the same fourth dimension a reliable partner.
The Good:
- Spacious cabin
- Decent ability from engines
- Easy to accomplish controls
The Bad:
- Somewhat express visibility at the back
- No diesel fuel engine
- Still thirsty
The Pick: 2.0S, Thailand spec
Engine: 1,997cc R20A together with 2,354cc K24Y1 I4 gasoline
Power: 153hp @ 6,500rpm (2.0), 185hp @ 7,000rpm (2.4)
Torque: 190Nm @ 4,300rpm (2.0), 220Nm @ 4,400rpm (2.4)
Fuel Consumption: 6-10km/L (city), 8-12km/L (highway) (*estimated together with varies)
Transmission: 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic
Suspension: Front McPherson strut, raise double wishbone
MORE INFO
Price (New): P1,280,000-P1,693,000
Price (Now): P650,000-P1,100,000
On Sale: 2012-2017
Rivals: Chevrolet Captiva, Ford Escape, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi ASX, Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Forester, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota RAV4
Resources:
http://www.crvownersclub.com/forums/
Contacts:
Honda Cars Pasig - (02) 988-1288
0 Response to "News Used Car Review - Honda Cr-V (2012-2017)"
Post a Comment