Honda launches redesigned and reengineered all-new 2017 CR-V

The new CR-V targets the highest levels of quality and driving refinement in its class with top class steering precision, ride comfort, body control and cabin quietness

MUSCAT: Oman Marketing and Services Company, the local Honda distributor announced the launch of the all-new 5th Generation CR-V at its Honda showroom at Wattayah yesterday. The completely redesigned and reengineered 2017 CR-V boasts of bold new styling, a more premium interior and a host of new features and technologies aimed at enhancing CR-V’s status as the outright benchmark in the highly popular compact SUV segment.

The new CR-V targets the highest levels of quality and driving refinement in its class with top class steering precision, ride com- fort, body control and cabin quietness. The new CR-V comes in four grades namely, DX and LX in 2 Wheel Drive (2WD) and EX and Touring in All Wheel Drive(AWD).

At the heart of the 2017 CR-V is a 2.4-litre DOHC, direct injected i-VTEC engine that is mated to a smooth shifting and sporty continuously variable transmission (CVT) with Honda G-Shift control logic. The 2.4-litre engine generates 184-horsepower @ 6400rpm and a torque of 244NM @ 3900rpm. The fuel consumption statistics of the CR-V are 15.5km/L for the DX and LX grades and 14.7km/L for the EX and Touring grades.

The all-new body and chassis design in the 2017 CR-V provides more agile and confident handling, greater drive refinement and superior overall versatility. Its front MacPherson strut and rear multi- link suspension utilise specially tuned low-friction dampers, with both FWD and AWD models including tubular front and solid rear stabiliser bars that promote quick turn-in and flatter cornering. Dual-pinion, variable ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS) also contributes to the CR-V’s direct and satisfying steering feel.

The CR-V heads in a new fresh direction with crisper and sharper front-end design elements such as new aggressively styled headlights surrounded by wing shaped LED Day Time Running Light (DRL) array on all grades. The CR-V’s new windswept front-end appearance also includes signature Honda LED headlights (touring only). Wide muscular fenders with athletic wheel arches, longer wheelbase and short rear overhang give the 2017 CR-V a more sophisticated and athletic presence. Perfectly straddling the line between bold design and modern sophistication, this is the perfect SUV for any lifestyle.

The new CR-V raises the bar for interior refinement and utility through its completely redesigned cockpit and innovative premium features. The more spacious cabin, with top-in-class interior space and the best rear seat legroom in its class, features upgraded materials throughout, including a new softtouch instrument panel and more intricately stitched seats. A colour TFT driver information interface centre meter display adds to the handsome new design aesthetic.

The all new CR-V comes in the below exterior and interior colours for all the grades: Exterior colours: White diamond pearl, lunar silver metallic, modern silver metallic, crystal black pearl, Basque red pearl, dark olive metallic, obsidian blue pearl, sandstorm metallic, gun metal metallic; Interior colours: Ivory and black