Spy Shot: Honda CR-V (July 2006)

[mikeyb]

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class="text11 bglightblue box_border" style="PADDING-RIGHT: 5px; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; PADDING-TOP: 5px">Demo runs : Honda is discreetly running pre-launch test drives of its new CR-V in Vancouver, Canada - and local car enthusiasts have snapped the fleet of demo cars, seen undisguised for the first time. We can now see the new CR-V's clear resemblance to both the new Civic - it shares the same underpinnings - and its sister model, the Acura RDX. CR-Vs for sale in North America will be built on the same production lines as the RDX in Marysville, Ohio, though European-market cars will be made in Swindon. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=440 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD></TD></TR><TR><TD class="text11 bglightblue box_border" style="PADDING-RIGHT: 5px; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; PADDING-TOP: 5px"><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=440 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class="text11 bglightblue box_border" style="PADDING-RIGHT: 5px; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; PADDING-TOP: 5px">Under the bonnet : There will be some differences between the US/Canadian CR-Vs, as seen here, and the European versions. The North American CR-V is thought to have a 170bhp 2.4-litre petrol engine, though the Euro cars will probably stick with updated versions of the smaller 2.0 and 2.2, as well as the diesel. At a later date, hybrid petrol-electric models are a likely prospect as well in both markets. Expect differences in suspension tuning, specification and interior design as well, though both versions will remain five-seaters. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=440 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class="text11 bglightblue box_border" style="PADDING-RIGHT: 5px; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; PADDING-TOP: 5px">Road-biased abilities : The CR-V will have Honda's SH-AWD four-wheel drive system, as in the Legend. This gives automatic torque distribution between the left and right wheels as well as between the front and rear axles, and is biased more towards sporty on-road handling than intrepid off-roading.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=440 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class="text11 bglightblue box_border" style="PADDING-RIGHT: 5px; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; PADDING-TOP: 5px">More news shortly : Other new features for this larger, roomier CR-V will include a pedestrian-friendly pop-up bonnet, as well as the new design. We'll find out more later this year, though European production and sales are not expected till spring 2007. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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[jflo]

wow...looks very modern and futuristic. honda's styling is always fresh and forward. what's with that strange bulge on the back though ? the line across the sides of the car caught my eye

 

[altspace]

I agree. Much more upscale with the overall lines and layout. Glad to see they moved the spare tire from the back. It almost appears that the rear gate lifts up and a small bottom flap comes down, no?

 

[.paul]

Weird lines over the hatch, looks like a big fat frumpy ass. The front looks nice tho.

 

[Roywhitep5]

that will be a big seller

 

[Pirana]

Just when I thought they couldnt make them any uglier....dont hate me, I own one of the ugliest ones, a 99.

 

[Sveivo]

Ugly

 

[GHOSTWHISPER]

i like it quite a bit

 

[BadKarma]

Cool, I'll have to keep an eye out for the demos. I drive through downtown Vancouver a lot...

I'm still undecided on this new style, and that rear bulge does look odd.

 

[mountjonas]

that grille headlight treatment is oooogly.

 

[SciFiMan]

It's way better than the original, but I'd probably choose a Forester instead.

 

[Newf]

man, I used to be a huge Honda guy. Now their designers need to be SHOT. What is up with the headlights, grill, and bulge on the tail???

strange.

 

[InFlames]

Kinda looks like a rav4.