Honda is gearing up for the launch of the Euro-spec
CR-V, shedding more light into the engineering of its latest SUV that will go
against models like the Skoda Kodiaq and Toyota RAV4.
The all-new CR-V claims it features the strongest
and most sophisticated chassis in its history, offering improved safety and
driver-focused handling. All this happens thanks to the new body construction
that uses advanced lightweight and high-tensile materials.
Honda says it has tuned the new CR-V specifically to
meet European standards, offering a fun-to-drive character and high comfort
levels. The company’s optional Real Time AWD system is responsible for a “more
dynamic cornering performance”, sending
up to 60 percent of the torque to the rear wheels.
The chassis also features the new Agile Handling
Assist system (AHA), which is tailored to meet European standards. The new
electronic stability system responds to steering inputs with “discreet
assistance” for added safety and smoother, more predictable behavior on the
road.
At the front there’s a MacPherson strut setup
offering high lateral rigidity, while at the rear there’s a new multi-link
suspension that delivers better stability, superior ride comfort and more
linear handling.
The first examples of the Euro-spec CR-V are
scheduled to arrive this Autumn, featuring a 1.5-liter VTEC Turbo engine mated
either to a six-speed manual or an optional CVT gearbox, while a hybrid version
will arrive in 2019.
