New Honda CR-V Announced

 The new Honda CR-V has just been unveiled and is aiming to be a perfect split between a regular car and an SUV. This is to be the fourth generation in the series of SUV’s.  It is expected that the CR-V will go on sale around October for the UK. One thing that will get people talking about this CR-V is that it has a surprisingly low CO2 rating at 99g/km. This really is a big deal for the SUV world, a CO2 this low will really do good things for it's reputation.

The design is quite similar to the previous model, but this version has a more defined look. The new look features a grille that wraps around to the headlights, giving the grille a more smooth look.

A new interior is also part of the revised design making it feel bigger, more airy and more comfortable. You have a choice of two different engines; the 2.2-litre i-DTEC diesel which gives you 149bhp and emits 149g/km CO2. The second option is the 2.0-litre i-VTEC which gives you 148bhp and emits 168g/km. There is set to be a new 1.6 diesel version out some time next year.

This new generation couldn’t come at a better time, a British built car for the great British summer. This year we have many achievements to be proud of, one of these is the level of great vehicles being built right here in the UK.

The new SR-V has provided more head room and better comfort; it also features a larger boot which is always handy. The CR-V gives you everything you need from an SUV but it does have more of a car feel to it. The new CR-V has received some nice improvements, have they really done enough to the new CR-V? The design is very similar to the previous model, so we have to wonder should Honda have done more to keep the next generation alive and kicking?