Honda CR-V Hev AWD: Another Hybrid - Road Test

Honda CR-V Hev AWD: Another Hybrid - Road Test

We tried the Honda CR-V Hev AWD: a hybrid variant of the fifth generation of the Japanese midsize SUV, excellent price / equipment ratio, low consumption and pleasant to drive. Finish, versatility and liveliness can be improved

Appeal	The car is more meaningful than the exterior
Technological content	Unique (and highly efficient) hybrid system
Driving pleasure	More agile in corners of rivals, but not very lively
style	Aggressive front

La Honda CR-V Hev AWD This is 'hybrid different from others: "ecological" option Fifth generation of SUV media The Japanese boast a unique dual-fuel petrol / electric circuit. A solution that greatly benefits the voice consumption – especially in the city – and this relieves you of the burdenEnvironmental tax (unlike other mild hybrid competitors, clearly less complex light hybrids).

The Japanese crossover is equipped with engine Naturally aspirated petrol 2.0 paired with two electric units, lithium-ion battery and system hybrid automatically selects the most suitable for the circumstances of the three driving modes. When possible, it activates the electric motors; when that is not enough, it activates the thermal block (which, however, is only concerned with supplying energy to the generator, which in turn drives the electric motor and charges the battery), and only in the most difficult critical conditions - above all at high speeds - the two-liter petrol engine is connected directly to the wheels, activating the traditional hybrid mode (that is, with electric support).

Simply put? At about 60 km / h for Honda CR-V Hev AWD it drives zero emissions half the time and 100 km/h about a third of the time. If you want - by pressing a button EV - you can also choose the mode мощность (about 2 km autonomy fully charged battery). IN Speed no. When a gasoline engine is connected to the wheels, there is a simple gearbox: the faster you drive, the more revs increase.

In our road test we tested Honda CR-V the most expensive in the price list: Hev Executive AWD вholistic dietLet's find out together strengths и defects of Hybrid SUV Japanese, real 4 × 4 equipped with a real transmission shaft (rival Toyota RAV4 HV AWD-i rear wheels are driven by an electric unit).

La Honda CR-V Hev Executive AWD our main character road test It has price very interesting - 45.750 euro - in combination with standard equipment rich: rear air conditioning vents, alloy wheels from 18", dual-zone automatic climate control, Adaptive Cruise Control, LED headlights, fog lights with LEDs, power windows and mirrors that can be closed by radio control, electric parking brake with automatic locking, head display, hondaconnect with navigation system Garmin (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Aha App Integration, Internet Browsing, AM Bluetooth DAB FM Internet Radio and 7 '' Touchscreen), Vanity Mirror Lights, 2 Front USB Inputs, Rear 2 USB Inputs (Charge Only), Front Interior Lighting, legroom lighting, adaptive turn, handrails, electric tailgate with hands-free opening sensor, leather upholstery, driver's seat with power and memory, heated seats, light sensor, Rain sensor, parktronic front and rear, windshield anti-icing system, Smart Entry and Start system, talking mirror with glasses, photochromic mirror, subwoofer, electric lumbar support for driver and passenger, television camera Rear end with dynamic driving, panoramic sunroof, tinted rear windows and heated leather steering wheel.

It is also good safety equipment: air bag front, side and curtain front and rear, lane departure warning, frontal collision warning, automatic braking, vehicle blind spot information and traffic monitoring, lane keeping, tire pressure monitoring, lane departure system and electronic stabilization system Agile Handling Assist. Without forgetting five stars received in Euro NCAP crash test.

To whom is it addressed

La CR-V Hev AWD – an excellent solution for taxi drivers who arrived in a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (in the city of St. Honda consumes slightly less) but is also suitable for dads accustomed to diesel sports utilities looking for a vehicle that has nearly the same fleet but is able to avoid traffic jams.

Driving: first hit

At first glance, Honda CR-V Hev AWD looks like one SUV Paciosa, whose goal is to consume as little as possible through the use of sophisticated technology. hybrid... Crossover that does not like racing (9,2 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h), equipped with one steering who prefers a relaxed gait and powerful and efficient braking system (one of the best in its category).

Concerning comfort distinguish suspensions with a slightly too dry reaction to obvious shutdowns and excessive noise from under the hood when turned on engine petrol. IN finish: Too much hard plastic at the bottom of the dashboard.

Driving: final grade

With time Honda CR-V Hev AWD demonstrates other unexpected qualities: for example, especially agile road behavior when cornering with a roll in line with competitors. There Mid-size hybrid SUV The Japanese also knows how to spare in any conditions: in our road test we were able to overcome 15 km / l with normal driving style, stay at 15-20 km / l in the city depending on road conditions and stay above 12 km / l on the highway at 130 km / h.

On the other hand, the versatility is not entirely convincing: the sofa is a little narrow and does not slip (there are many centimeters for the legs, but many competitors are more functional) and “magic seats“Be present at others Honda (Jazz and HR-V), which means that the rear seat can be raised to accommodate bulky items in the area normally reserved for passengers. IN trunk, then it is less than that of the petrol variants (497 liters, which become 1.064 when the rear seats are folded) due to the presence battery.

What does it say about you

You are more attentive to the essence (ultra-thin hybrid technology) than to the appearance, you often drive around the city, but do not hesitate to leave the city and are looking for a car that has a real system four-wheel drive.

Specification

engine	gasoline hybrid, 4-cylinder in-line
bias	1.993 см
Potenza	135 kW (184 hp)
couple	315 Nm
the weight	1.672 kg
Acc. 0-100 km / h	9,2 with
maximum speed	180 km / h
Trunk	497 / 1.064 liters
consumption	13,5 km / l (WLTP)

Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 Si4 200 CV	Elegant, spacious and powerful. Unfortunately, however, he is a mild hybrid and drinks a lot ...
Lexus NX Premium	Less advanced than Toyota RAV4 (technical base is old), but more “premium”. High prices
Mercedes GLC 200 EQ-Boost Executive	A tough rival to the CR-V, albeit “soft” (which is why it consumes a lot more): it costs more than its Japanese competitor, but offers more comfort and more scope.
Toyota RAV4 AWD Lounge	Drinks less than the CR-V in almost all situations (Honda is more fuel efficient in the city), but like the Lexus NX, it has less refined four-wheel drive.