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Honda CR V 2015

Now it is, look closely: The successful Honda CR-V is replaced by the model year 2015 facelift, which goes well beyond an even sportier look. The Japanese also missed the compact SUV a new diesel power package that can be combined for the first time with an efficient 9-speed automatic transmission. There are also a refined interior and a completely new infotainment system including Internet access and powerful tools, which celebrates its premiere honda cr v 2015.


Design: This is the appropriate dose aggressiveness
Brawny and dynamic, compact yet spacious - these attributes describe the crv well. The new exterior design gives a more striking and sportier look - but still relies on the distinctive styling of Honda. The most important innovations prove the revised front end with new headlights that merge elegantly in the revised, now acting more aggressive front grille. The grille has only up and down a bold sweep chrome strut while the predecessor had three horizontal chrome struts.

The revised front bumper and rear protection make the cr v 2015, meanwhile, look wider and deeper. Optical much sharper also affect the fog lights, which are replacing the round counterparts of the predecessor. The rear of the Honda CR-V 2015 can also be seen: New LED tail lights, a modified tailgate and a new bumper complete the powerful design that also looks much more elegant.


New power package: Strong performance with small consumption
Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC (160 PS): In the version with all-wheel drive Honda CR-V is equipped with a powerful 1.6-liter turbo diesel from the "Earth Dreams Technology" - equipped power generation. The drive combines high performance with low CO2 emissions, and provides one of the best ratios of performance and efficiency in the market. The new engine is the successor of the current 2015 cr-v with the 2.2-liter four-cylinder turbo diesel (150 hp).

The powerful 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine delivers 160 hp and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. In conjunction with the 6-speed manual gearbox, CO2 emissions are expected to be below 130 g / km, an average fuel consumption of 4.9 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers corresponds to (11 per cent lower than the current model). Thus, the Honda CR-V is one of the cleanest representatives in its segment.

Combined with the new 9-speed automatic transmission, the projected CO2 emissions (lower than the current model 20 percent) below 135 g / km. This corresponds to an average fuel consumption of 5.1 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers. Additional data were Honda not yet known.


Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC (120 PS): The model year 2015 honda crv with front wheel drive keeps driving the current model and is called 1.6 i-DTEC with 120 hp and 300 Nm and in combination with a 6- speed manual transmission will be available. The CO2 emissions could probably Honda 117 g / km reduction, ergo 4.4 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers. So far, there were 4.5 l / 100 km and CO2 emissions of 119 g / km. The Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC been accelerated in 11.1 seconds from 0 to 100 and achieved a Vmax of 182 km / h.

Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC (155 PS): Also, the 2.0-liter i-VTEC petrol engine will still be available. The current data: 155 hp and a maximum torque of 192 Nm lend the front wheel drive version with a 6-speed manual switch for a sprint from 0 to 100 kph in 10.0 seconds and a top speed of 190 km / h. This contrasts with an average fuel consumption of 7.2 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (CO2 emissions 168 g / km).

In the all-wheel version of the Honda CR V 2.0 i-VTEC (AWD 5-speed automatic transmission 12.3 seconds) takes on the classic sprint with the 6-speed manual transmission in 10.2 seconds. The top speed is 190 km / h (automatic 182 km / h). Fuel consumption on average to have remained the same: 7.4 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers, or a CO2 emissions of 173 g / km for the manual switch and 7.5-liter petrol per 100 kilometers and CO2 emissions of 175 g / km for the automatic.

Interior: Completely new infotainment system with Internet
Inside, a new chrome strip adorns the dashboard and together with the use of high quality materials for even more elegance. The adjustable center armrest can now be six inches forward or move back and still has that more variability and comfort.

Premiere at Honda: the new infotainment system "Honda Connect", which is based on Android 4.0.4 and the known from the multi-touch screen smartphone operating functions possible. The system should be characterized by simple, intuitive operation and allows connectivity with comprehensive functions on a 7-inch screen (17.8 cm diameter). The system provides rapid access to vehicle information, music and the rear camera of the vehicle. Also integrated are a Bluetooth interface for connecting with your own smartphone and the Mirror Link technology.


More specifically includes "Honda Connect" functions such as Internet browsing, pre-installed apps access to the "Honda App Center", an optional Garmin satellite navigation, audio functions such as DAB + and internet radio. In addition, a rearview camera with dynamic guide lines and a range of vehicle information, such as a trip odometer, fuel consumption and travel time.

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