Volume 14 Issue 1 » 57
2017 Honda CR-V
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Completely redesigned for 2017, the all-new Honda CR-V re-
iterates the tenets that have led to its continued popularity. These
include competency, reliability and versatility, all of which have been
improved with this fifth generation model.
The 2017 CR-V is built on the same Honda compact global
platform introduced on the tenth-generation Civic. All CR-Vs are
equipped with Honda’s 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine
producing 190 hp and 179 lb-ft of torque. For maximum efficiency,
the CR-V is equipped with Honda’s Continuously Variable
Transmission.
The CR-V is also available with the latest Real Time AWD with
Intelligent Control, basically Honda’s latest traction and stability
control system.
Higher trim models are equipped with features that you would
expect to find on much more expensive luxury vehicles. These
include LED headlamps, remote start, and a plethora of collision
mitigation systems. Dubbed Honda Sensing Technologies, not
only is there Forward Collision Warning and Collision Mitigation
Braking, but also Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist,
and Adaptive Cruise Control with low-speed follow in stop-and-go
traffic.
To make your everyday drive more pleasant, there is an available
panoramic moonroof, and Honda’s latest 7-inch touchscreen
infotainment system. Thankfully it is now equipped with a proper
volume knob. The GPS system is powered by the simple-to-use
TomTom navigation interface. It also supports Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto.