Test drive Honda CR-V 2007-2009 SUV

THE WIND OF CHANGE

I'm not a brake. I am a slow gas
The novelty was waiting. With a short parking class history, the model of the model is already in the third generation, except Honda, boasts only RAV4, the rest in the lagging behind.
 
CR-V changed the image became streamlines, lower, wider and, most importantly, shorter (!) Predecessions.
Here, the widest doorways in any place you sit with convenience, without wiping the trousers of the wheel arches and thresholds. Honda has a flat floor, there is no cardan shaft tunnel. And in front you can go back without getting out of the car and without doing acrobatic pirouettes. On the previous model for this, the automatic transmission lever was steering in the style of poker. And in the third generation, the compact lever perched in the beard. It is at the base of the mirror spherical surface. This form has an unexpected reflection under the ceiling at the end of the folding eye. If you open it half -hearted, you can consider the salon through an additional panoramic mirror!
 
The salon, in general, is surprisingly spacious. The heads of all sidelines are far from the roof, and in width the rear row only in CR-V can be called fully three-seat. These are the advantages and range of adjustments in both the corner and in length. In the very rear position, the sofa, folding in the proportion of 40:20:40, allows you to go with fully elongated legs, as in the limousine of the representative class.
 
From the point of view of the driver’s landing, the most pronounced (but not even interfering with even large people) is lateral support, a long pillow and an excellent support for the shoulder blades. The steering wheel is now regulated by departure, however, only in a small range. But the steering wheel itself is magnificent both in the section and the location of the knitting needles. Device, plastic, pens are all for five with a plus and has a driver’s driving.
 
But with this just a bummer. The new Honda has the only significant and extremely uncharacteristic for the brand CR-V is not for lovers to drive. The 150-horsepower motor, with the same litting and power as the predecessor, has exclusively to a leisurely driving. Acceles are not his. Although the gas pedal is quite sensitive and informative, the speed set occurs longer than you expect, and more slowly than that of competitors: say, RAV4 at the same power is fundamentally living. But, I console you, Honda’s brakes are excellent!
 
From the point of view of controllability, CR-V is solid good. The pronounced zero on the steering wheel and the accuracy of the maneuver are very pleased. And it is removing a rush of turning due to insufficient rotation. Honda has a fairly pronounced front -wheel drive characteristic of steering. The back, if it is connected when slipping, then with a second delay. Even from the features: the front wheels CR-V are twisted to a large angle, and it is easier to maneuver in a close space by car. And the smoothness of the course here is five with a plus. In the entire range of irregularities, the car goes exclusively evenly, as if pits and hillocks in this case seem to decrease. Why can't others like that? And at the same time, CR-V has exceptional horizontal stability does not fall in a bend, like all other high crossovers. The behavior on the road is just like an ordinary passenger car without jeep costs. For this, too, our respect!
 
The best seats, with a high back and beautiful side support, sit like a glove!

In addition to the fact that the rear sofa folds and moves in parts (40:20:40), freeing the place of cargo, there is also a hard shelf in the trunk.

The CR-V interior is the most modern and high-quality, but not overloaded with trifles.
Each trifle here is made ergonomically and dearly nice and to touch and touch.

Honda standard of passenger behavior on the road. Competitors are definitely resting! And moreover, the suspension is the most energy -intensive of all. On CR-V the largest wheels 225/60R18. And therefore in the trunk of a doktka.
 
Engine
Type of gasoline R4
Working volume, cm3 1997
Max. Power, l. with. at about./min 150/6200
Max. moment, NM at about./min 192/4200
Dynamics
Maximum speed, km/h 177
Acceleration 0100 km/h, from 12.2
general information
Fuel consumption (EU), l/100 km 6.7/10.9
Fuel tank volume, l 58
Wheel base, mm 2620
Length, mm 4530
Width, mm 1820
Height, mm 1810
Diameter of the turn, m 11.8
Clearance, mm 185
A mass of equipment./Poln, kg 2080/1650
Price, $ 33 800
 

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