Honda Cars Philippines Incorporated has just launched the all-new CR-V sport utility vehicle (SUV), which revealed a larger, smarter, and greener version of the iconic nameplate.
On that note, we’re going to take a look at what improvements the all-new Honda CR-V has to offer, especially when compared to its predecessor.
The old Honda CR-V still looks good even by today’s standards. It packs aggressive-looking headlamps, a decent-sized grille with a honeycomb pattern, and a small light bar on each side, which serves as its fog lamps.
Meanwhile, the all-new model takes the front end design up a notch with a fascia that boasts a larger grille. Likewise, the honeycomb pattern is also larger than the outgoing model. The headlamps are slimmer and sleeker and the daytime running lamps — once positioned under the headlamps — are now situated above the headlights.
As a bonus, the Honda emblem at the fore is also larger. The range-topping e:HEV model even sports an emblem with blue outlines, to show that it’s a hybrid model.
The side profile of the old Honda CR-V flaunts plenty of curves. Here, one will find typical SUV appointments like aggressive-looking wheel arches and side claddings. It also gets blacked-out pillars and side mirrors. Part of the package is a pair of roof rails and a set of sporty-looking wheels.
The same set of features can be found on the new Honda CR-V, however, it dropped the sexy curves and donned outlines that flaunt straight lines and aggressive angles.
At the back of the old Honda CR-V is a sporty roof-mounted spoiler, a chrome trim at the bottom of the rear window, a pair of stylish taillamps, and a rugged-looking diffuser.
On the other hand, the all-new Honda CR-V’s rear end wears the same set of amenities but spruces things up a bit with more aggressive taillamps, slimmer reflectors, and a more stylish faux dual exhaust setup.
Inside, the old Honda CR-V has a stylish interior layout with plenty of angles here and there. The dashboard looks very futuristic as the infotainment system is embedded in the actual dash. The center console also appears to be a part of the dashboard.
As for the all-new Honda CR-V, it sports an interior setup that looks pretty much like the sixth-generation Civic. Its dashboard is characterized by a straight line and has a long lattice trim that has a honeycomb design.
Its infotainment system now also has a floating design and pairs perfectly with the center console which has a modern minimalist design.
The old Honda CR-V was offered with a 2.0-liter gasoline powerplant and a 1.6-liter diesel mill.
The former can produce as much as 152 horsepower (hp) while the latter has 118 horses.
Now, Honda dropped the diesel engine and equipped all three variants of the all-new CR-V with gasoline engines.
The base and mid trims get a 1.5-liter powerplant and the range-topping model gets a 2.0-liter powerplant paired with dual electric motors.
The two 1.5-liter gasoline engine-equipped variants produces as much as 188hp while the hybrid model makes around 146hp.
The all-new Honda CR-V also has other notable upgrades like a bolstered Honda Sensing suite of safety features and Honda Connect.
The all-new Honda CR-V does has more to offer than the old one. Not only is it larger than its predecessor, but it is also greener, more powerful, and smarter.
The all-new Honda CR-V is priced from P2.1 million-P2.59 million.
Photos from Juan Paulo Papa and Ruben Manahan IV
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