Honda CR-V

El Honda CR-V It was one of the first SUVs to hit the market, years before the commercial explosion of a category that today dominates sales around the world. Over the years, the CR-V has become the flagship of the SUV family, just above the Honda HR-VIt has also positioned itself as one of the best-selling models of the house, only below the Honda Civic.

The CR-V was originally launched in 1996. Considered the brand's first SUV, in Japan it was considered a luxury car as its size exceeded the Japanese regulations on the matter.. Today there are seven generations on the market. The last of them will be presented in the summer of 2023, positioning itself as the successor of the 2017 Honda CR-VIt is first launched in the United States and soon after it reaches Europe.

Technical characteristics of the Honda CR-V

The acronym CR-V corresponds to the abbreviation of Compact Recreational Vehicle. Despite launching a new generation in 2022, the development is based on the same platform as the previous generation with improvements and modifications. The ACE platform (Advanced Compability Engineering) de Honda It is designed to house different mechanical systems and a better technological offering.

Although in its home country it is considered one of the largest SUVs on the market, in Europe its dimensions place it perfectly within the D-SUV segment. For its new generation, the exterior dimensions grow to 4,69 meters long, 1,86 meters wide and 1,69 meters high. These dimensions are added to a wheelbase of 2,7 metres, about four centimetres more than its predecessor.

It can accommodate a total of five passengers inside. The three rear occupants enjoy a very well-used bench seat with plenty of leg and head room. As for loading capacity, The Honda CR-V offers a minimum boot volume of 588 litres (up to 635 litres for the PHEV) With the rear bench folded down in a 60:40 ratio, the maximum capacity extends to 1.728 litres.

Mechanical range and gearboxes of the Honda CR-V

The use of the same platform as the previous generation allows the use of a wide range of mechanics, but pFor the European market only hybrid versions recognized under the name e:HEV will arrive. As a novelty, plug-in hybrid units arrive for the first time under the emblem of e: PHEV.

As in the Civic, The seventh-generation CR-V features a two-liter Atkinson cycle gasoline engine that works in conjunction with two electric motorsIt develops a maximum power of 184 horsepower and, thanks to a small lithium-ion battery, it can travel on different stretches of road using 100% electric power. In Spain, it has received the ECO label from the DGT.

The novelty is the plug-in hybrid version. The CR-V e:PHEV It is equipped with a very similar mechanical assembly. That is, a gasoline block supported by an electric motor to generate a maximum power of 184 horsepower. The difference lies in its higher capacity battery with 17,7 kWh that allows homologate up to 81 kilometers of rangeIn Spain it receives the ZERO label from the DGT.

Honda CR-V Equipment

The change of generation has made Honda's largest SUV a benchmark in terms of equipment. As is usual in the Japanese house, the quality of finishes is one level above the standard of the category.. Good materials that provide a pleasant feeling of quality to passengers. To this we must add the usual durability of Japanese cars.

In Spain, the CR-V's equipment range is segmented into the usual Honda levels. From lowest to highest equipment we find: Elegance, Advance and Advance TechThe main differences between them lie in the basic equipment and the quality of some materials such as upholstery. Design changes can also be seen, both on the outside and inside, although they are quite discreet.

Focusing on the equipment, the CR-V's system endowment improves compared to its latest generation.. The list of equipment includes elements such as: Full LED headlights, digital instrumentation, multimedia system with 9-inch touch screen, wireless connectivity for smartphones, parking cameras, BOSE sound system, and the most complete security equipment in the house integrated in the Honda Sensing assistant package.

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The Honda CR-V according to Euro NCAP

With the arrival of summer 2024, Euro NCAP tests the safety of the Honda CR-V by awarding it five stars, the highest possible score. The results by section are as follows: 85 out of 100 for adult passenger protection, 86 out of 100 for child passenger protection, 76 out of 100 for pedestrian vulnerability and 67 out of 100 for the operation of driver assistance systems (ADAS).

The Honda CR-V of Km 0 and second hand

The Honda CR-V is one of the highest rated midsize SUVs on the market. Its long commercial history and its high reliability means that the units on the second-hand market are not cheap. In addition, the zero kilometer market is not large, so it is highly valued. The depreciation value is lower than that of similar models, being below 28%, although obviously it depends a lot on which generation is being talked about and the general condition of the car.

If we take a look at the used or second-hand market, we see that the cheapest units date from the first generation, models prior to the year 2000. These units have starting prices of around 1.800 euros for models with more than 200 kilometres. The Km 0 channel does not show so many units, but we see that prices are at least 35.000 euros for new models but corresponding to units of the outgoing generation.

Rivals of the Honda CR-V

The CR-V has moved from the compact segment to the mid-size segment.. Therefore, the number of rivals with which he has to compete are heavyweights. In addition, technologyIt is a very solvent model. In this way, the list of rivals for the CR-V is very wide. Among them are the: hyundai sante fe, Jeep Cherokee, KIA Sorrento, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail, Peugeot 5008, Renault Koleos, SEAT Tarraco, Skoda Kodiaq, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4 o Volkswagen Tiguan.

Highlight

Design improvement
Extensive equipment
Consumption

To improve

short mechanical range
Sober interior appearance
Little customization

Honda CR-V Prices

The new CR-V will arrive in Spain in the summer of 2023, although deliveries will be delayed until the end of the same year. The Honda CR-V is available for a minimum price of 48.145 euros, without offers or promotions. That amount is associated with the 4×2 hybrid model with Elegance finish. The most expensive of the family is the CR-V Plug-In Hybrid 4,2 with Advance Tech finish. Its minimum price starts at 54.560 euros, without offers or promotions.