THERE’S a £13K walk-up the range of the face-lifted British-built Honda CR-V arriving in UK showrooms next month.
For while prices will start from a relatively competitive £22,340 OTR for the entry level 2.0 i-VTEC manual S grade 2WD, they top out at a wallet worrying £35,620 for the new 1.6 i-DTEC 160PS 4WD nine-speed automatic.
The new 160PS 1.6 i-DTEC engine uses a twin stage turbo claiming to provide the best power-to-consumption ratio of any engine on sale at the moment.
The new engine produces just 129g/km of CO2 and claims a combined 57.7mpg
With environmental concerns linked directly to the cost of ownership, the new engine produces just 129g/km of CO2 and claims a combined 57.7mpg, up about 10mpg over the out-going 2.2 i-DTEC engine.
Available in both two and four wheel drive, the new CR-V also features a world first in the new i-ACC system, which comes as part of the optional Honda SENSING Pack, available on the EX version of petrol and diesel CR-V.
Developed in house and specifically for European roads and driving styles, the new system takes adaptive cruise control one step further, constantly scanning the road ahead to accurately predict the likelihood of drivers cutting in front when motorway driving.
Four trim levels remain the same at S, SE, SR and EX and in both two and four wheel drive, with the Navi option adding Satellite Navigation. DASP (driver’s assistance package) costs an additional £500 on the SE and SR grades and adds a raft of safety aids, such as forward collision warning, traffic sign recognition, lane departure warning, blind spot information and high bream support system.
The Honda SENSING Pack is an option on the EX, costing an additional £900, consists of collision mitigation braking system, lane keep assist, the world first i-ACC, forward collision warning, traffic sign recognition, lane departure warning, blind spot information and high bream support system.
The entry-level S features Intelligent Multi Info Display (i-MID), driver power lumbar support, Idle Stop, Dual Zone Climate Control, cruise control, 17-inch alloy wheels, fabric interior, Hill Start Assist, steering wheel stereo controls, power windows and heated power mirrors, daytime running lights, alarm and immobiliser, USB/iPod auxiliary input, one touch folding rear seats. Plus a CD tuner and 4 speaker stereo, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) and central locking.
