Test drive Honda CR-V 2004-2007 SUV

Honda CR-V

Over the past three years, CR-V has confidently leading in Europe for sales among the SUV sector with a gasoline engine. Honda carefully monitors the automotive fashion and responds to the latest public requests, while managing to maintain the originality, for which all its fans value this model.

To fulfill the old dreams of all car humanity about a universal car, convenient and capable, for all occasions and on any coating, Honda CR-V has always been closest. The latest version, ahead of its time, significantly decreased in size, while others stubbornly tried to add in length and height. According to some reports, it was even possible to reduce the equipped mass by several tens of kilograms, according to other sources, it remained at the same level or increased slightly. One CR-V creators are clear to make the car easier, compact and dynamic, and this so far contradicts the generally accepted automotive fashion, but clearly finds support in the broad customer masses.

I get behind the wheel and from the first minutes of movement I am convinced that the next version of CR-V combines the seemingly inconvenient. On the one hand, in the fashion of recent years, it is a powerful and, according to subjective sensations, a car quite heavy for the class of SUVs. On the other hand, branded dynamics and handling, characteristic of the previous models, have not been lost and developed. The machine is armed with a 2.4 liter engine and a capacity of 166 hp, according to official figures, with an automatic gearbox, the car accelerates to 100 km/h for 11 s. In practice, CR-V is not very dynamic when accelerating from a place, but after 50 km/h the car comes to life and dashingly maneuverates in the city stream. To moderately, a hard suspension allows you to safely enter any turn. This, of course, is not a sedan, but the review is better, but the landing is higher, which allows you to calculate the situation when driving on the streets clogged with machines.

Of course, CR-V is designed for asphalt, and its creators do not get tired of talking about it. On a dirt road, the car becomes too uncomfortable, in sporting a configured suspension and does not think to extinguish irregularities, but, on the contrary, carefully conveys valuable information about each bump and bump for all parts of the driver and passengers. But on the wet road, the REAL TIME 4WD branded system, which translates as a full -wheel drive operating in real time, acts without fail, generously delivering the driver from thinking about what mode of operation the transmission should be crossed at the moment. Traditionally, the traction force is constantly transmitted to the front -wheel drive, if necessary, the rear bridge is instantly connected so that the person does not even notice this at the wheel. As a result, we have the ease of move and at the same time, if necessary, reliable clutch in the road what else does a modern driver need, who is used to traveling quickly and without troubles?

Particular attention should be paid to all potential buyers on the features of the CR-V interior. The automatic transmission lever is carried out on the front panel, so the floor in the cabin is completely even, and there is enough space between the front seats to easily move to the rear seats. This is especially important on long trips to Europe, where the domestic concept of the roadside is practically absent, and to find a site for stopping, often you have to drive a good ten kilometers. The front seats are equipped with folding armrests, which are very convenient during long trips.

Another important feature of CR-V is the design of the rear seats that can not only be folded, but also move in a longitudinal position. If you have little baggage, then you will get the opportunity to move away, stretch your legs and feel like a passenger of a representative Mercedes. Even there are two messages here, and this detail will be appreciated by everyone who had to go for days without stopping. Unusual solutions are generally in the spirit of Honda, and one of them touches and at the same time allows you to solve a lot of problems with all those who are used to traveling with children.

A case for glasses in the ceiling to the right of the driver in an average, half -closed position reflects due to the polished metal curved surface the entire panorama of what is happening on the rear seats. This original intra -axial rear -view mirror will help you more effectively control not only a car, but also your own family. Or admire the lady of the heart, which for no reason suddenly moved behind your back? Or maybe look after the luggage?

In a word, Honda CR-V is a real universal car, optimally adapted for all occasions, and this is its main advantage and originality.

Pros: convenient salon, good handling, acceptable acceleration dynamics.

Cons: hard suspension, insufficiently effective sound insulation.

Competitors: Toyota Rav4, Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Length/width/height: 4.530/1.820/1.675 mm.
Base: 2.620 mm.
Equipped mass: 1.595-1.631 kg.
Engine volume: 2.354 cm3.
Power: 166 hp at 6.200 rpm.
Maximum torque: 220 at 4.200 rpm.
Maximum speed: 190 km/h.
Acceleration to 100 km/h: 11 sec.
Average fuel consumption: 9.5 l/100 km.
Price in the EXECUTIVE configuration: 1.079,000 rubles (as of 04.2008).
 












Photos and video materials Natalya Burtovaya.

Source: Autolet.ru