The posh new CR-V is more technologically advanced and efficient than its predecessors

The new Honda CR-V is a big global launch, and the thought of a new CR-V arrival is exciting beyond words. CR-V is a source of marvellous luxury and the public is going to expect nothing but splendour in the new model. So what is exciting about the upcoming CR-V?

Honda using the potent 1.6 litre diesel engine to run the car and it is the interesting new factor about the new CR-V. Also it is bigger by magnitudes than Civic and will arrive with a weight baggage of 1,659kg, and the company’s vision here is to focus on the power of the diesel engine. For some interesting piece of information, CR-V is the biggest vehicle produced by Honda, and the prime selling features are its phenomenal style, feature richness and build quality.

The new CR-V looks stunning from the outside and the interiors are equally magical, the high-tech features are electric windows, climate control and cruise control. It has a state-of-the art audio system with internal hard drive and USB connectivity, heated front seats and premium leather covered alcantra seats. The inner space volume is magnificently vast and five occupants can comfortable sit with ease. Customers can design their own space volume, the rear seats are foldable and it further enhances the boot volume.

The 1.6 litre diesel engine emits fierce 221lb ft torque and 120bh power energies, and the acceleration power of the car is, it can cover distances of 0 to 62mph from standstill position in only 11.2 seconds. The new CR-V scores high on acceleration potential and its power is immense even when it carries optimum weight and the maximum pick-up efficiency of the diesel car is 1,300rpm.

The new CR-V runs in the engine and econ mode, to determine if the car is in the econ mode, pristine looking green jazzy strips pop up bordering the speedometer placed in the centre. The vibrancy of the green colour only intensifies with the greater distance travelled. The mileage output is an impressive 60.1mpg and the creditable fuel-efficiency is maintained through the combination of engine start or stop, front wheel drive and gear change indicator, and the carbon-dioxide emission range is 124g/km.

A person with first hand drive experience with new CR-V found the drive rhythm to be incredibly smooth. It just spearheaded smoothly through any challenging terrain and the handling power is admirable, taking into account the burly and well-built nature of the car. The driver was in awe of the drive momentum and said, the handling power of the new CR-V is better than many other models of its esteem and class. The car moves effortlessly even at high speeds on highways, on top gear.

The new CR-V has higher level of technology advancement and feature richness; it is just going to rock the posh SUV market. An Indian launch is expected to happen sometime in early 2016, and most of us surely can’t wait for it, sadly we will have to sit patient till next year.