Honda has created a twin model of the CR-V, called 'Breeze'. Honda has been selling a number of twin models in
China under two joint ventures, namely GAC-Honda and Dongfeng-Honda. While the
original Honda CR-V is sold by Dongfeng Honda, the Honda Breeze will be sold by
Guangzhou Honda.
The Honda Breeze has more stylish front and rear
fascias, but its interior is likely to be almost identical. At the front, it
incorporates the latest iteration of the brand's design language, apparently
with inspiration from the tenth-gen Honda Accord. With a large chrome bar on
the front grille that mates with the “jewel eye” highlight assembly, it's
clearly evident that the twin model is gunning a more upmarket look. At the
rear, there are sleeker tail lamps that don't seem to be much of an upgrade
over those of the donor model.
The Honda Breeze measures 4,634 mm in length, 1,855
mm in width, 1,679 mm/1,689 mm in height depending upon the configuration
selected and has a wheelbase of 2,661 mm. While the rest of the dimensions
remain identical, the length is 38 mm than the Honda CR-V’s 4,596 mm, and
that's possibly due to the use of different bumpers.
The Honnda Breeze will be powered by the L15BT 1.5L
VTEC Turbo turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine which will deliver a
maximum power of 193 PS. It is safe to assume that the engine will be
paired with a CVT. An AWD system will be available. The top speed, depending on
the configuration selected, will be 190 km/h, 193 km/h or 208 km/h. At least
two wheel alloy wheel options will be there, 17-inch and 19-inch.
