|  Honda will debut the new CR-V at Paris Motor Show on September. The entirely-new CR-V promises a driving experience as good as a D-sector saloon car, improved equipment levels and Honda’s latest advanced safety technology. All this, and the CR-V remains as practical as ever. The outgoing model dominated retail sales charts since launch, set new standards in the SUV sector and remains the benchmark vehicle for its impressive road manners and versatility. With the market becoming increasingly crowded, Honda has raised the bar further - the latest CR-V is even better on the road, has a more sophisticated interior and it’s even more practical.
The CR-V now has more standard interior features and extra optional features according to Honda. One of the more notable additions is an available navigation system that combines with a voice recognition system that is capable of entering and recognizing numbers, street names and cities. A rear backup camera and seven speaker audio system with subwoofer are also available with the nav system. Also standard in each trim level are auxiliary jacks, allowing for portable music device playback through the audio system. Power comes from a new 2.0-litre petrol or a 2.2 diesel engine. Honda’s celebrated 140PS 2.2-litre i-CTDi diesel continues; but as aerodynamic efficiency is improved by 12 per cent, fuel economy proves even better. The petrol engine is an all-new unit based on the 1.8-litre SOHC i-VTEC from the Civic range. And like that engine the 2.0-litre features latest VTEC and friction reduction technologies, plus the delayed closure of the intake valves combined with a wide open throttle valve during low-load driving conditions. This helps to reduce pumping losses and thus boost fuel economy. Petrol engine models are also equipped with brand new transmissions: all manual gearboxes are 6-speed, while a 5-speed automatic is also available.
Maximum power is 166 hp at 6,200 rpm (lower in the rev range than the current 2.0), while torque is 161 lb.ft at 4,200 rpm. The efficiency of the engine, together with improved aerodynamics and new gearboxes, have boosted fuel economy figures. Performance is also enhanced, with the 0 to 60 mph time dropping from 10.6 to 10.0 seconds (manual) and from 13.1 to 12.2 seconds (automatic).
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