Test drive Honda reveals the secrets of the most dynamic CR-V

New generation high-strength steel makes the chassis the lightest and most durable.

Thanks to sophisticated design and engineering programs, the new generation of Honda CR-V has the most durable and modern chassis in the history of the model. The new design results in a low-inertia and extremely stable platform made of modern lightweight high-quality materials.

The CR-V is tuned not only to European standards, but enchants drivers with impressive performance that can be felt even at very high speeds.

The Real Time AWD system provides even better cornering stability and assists the vehicle on uphill gradients, while the new suspension and steering system provide best-in-class dynamic steering and lead Honda in terms of active and passive safety.

Modern manufacturing processes

For the first time, a new generation of high-strength hot-rolled steel is used for the CR-V chassis, which is 9% of the model chassis, which provides additional strength in the most vulnerable places and reduces the overall vehicle weight. ...

The model uses a combination of high-strength steels forged under pressure of 780 MPa, 980 MPa and 1500 MPa, respectively, which is 36% for the new CR-V compared to 10% for the previous generation. Thanks to this, the strength of the car increased by 35%, and the torsional resistance - by 25%.

The assembly process is also innovative and unconventional: the entire inner frame is assembled first, and then the outer frame.

Improved dynamics and comfort

Front suspension lower arms with MacPherson struts provide a high level of lateral stability with linear steering, while a new multi-point rear suspension provides geometric stability for more predictable handling at high speeds and maximum ride comfort.

The steering system has an electric power-assisted variable-ratio twin gear, specially tuned for European users, so the CR-V steering wheel provides exceptional feedback combined with light and precise control.

Agile Handling Assist (AHA) and AWD in real time

For the first time, the CR-V is equipped with Honda Agile Handling Assist (AHA). The electronic stability control system is specially adapted to European road conditions and the typical driving style of Old World drivers. When necessary, it intervenes discreetly and contributes to smoother, more predictable behavior when changing lanes and entering roundabouts at both high and low speeds.

The latest Honda Real Time AWD technology with intelligent control is available as an option on this model. Thanks to its improvements, if necessary, up to 60% of the torque can be transmitted to the rear wheels.

Best-in-class security

Like all Honda vehicles, the new CR-V platform includes a new generation of bodywork (ACE ™ - Advanced Compatibility Engineering). It absorbs energy in a frontal collision through a network of interconnected protective cells. As always, Honda believes that this design not only protects the car itself, but also reduces the chance of damage to other cars involved in an accident.

The ACE PA passive safety system is complemented by a suite of intelligent assistants called Honda Sensing®, and this patented technology is available at the base equipment level. It includes lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, frontal signaling and damping brakes.

We expect that deliveries of the new generation Honda CR-V to Europe will begin in the fall of 2018. Initially, the model will be available with a 1,5-liter VTEC TURBO turbo petrol engine, and a hybrid will be added to the range from the beginning of 2019. version.