Test: Honda CR-V 2.2 DTEC Executive B
Honda has never been known for making real massive SUVs like Toyota. The CR-V, introduced 14 years ago, was not primarily intended for forest trains, although when I look at old photos on the web, it can be attributed to much more reliability than the newer versions. Look for photos of all generations, and it will be clear where the taco dog is praying. Towards the road!
This test is produced in the UK (as it is written in the traffic), otherwise the CR-V for various world markets also comes from factories in Japan, the USA and China. The finishing is at a very high level, which is especially noticeable in the interior.
No inaccurate joints, the components are of good quality to the touch, so the interior feels very good. It can be a bit understated black, but you can of course choose a color - lighter plastics and lighter leather on the seats are also available.
Height-adjustable armrests are located on the front seats and on the rear seat, which moves longitudinally, the backrest is split by a third and also has a ski opening. The Executive roof rack also comes standard with a shelf that divides it in two.
It sits high and has a good view of the road, and thanks to the large mirrors, the driver has a good idea of what is going on behind his back and sides. Behind the windshield on the roof, where two reading lamps and a glasses box are located, there is also a convex mirror for a good view of the rear bench. That the masonry is under control.
There is also plenty of legroom and headroom in the back, at least when we don't need a large torso and the bench is in the rear position. In short, the interior of this Honda SUV combines the comfort of a sedan, the spaciousness of a minivan, and the look of an SUV.
This year, the updated CR-V received 10 "horsepower" and the same number of newton meters in this diesel version. He has 150 first and 350 second, and all this is enough for comfortable and fast transportation and achieving (for "SUVs") decent speeds.
At a speed of 150 kilometers per hour, the engine hums at three thousand revolutions and, according to the on-board computer, drinks 8 liters of fuel per hundred kilometers. These 9 liters, as well as the factory stated consumption for the combined ride, is difficult, probably almost impossible to achieve, as in the test on a completely moderately heavy leg it was 6 to 5 liters.
Interestingly, when the low fuel level warning light comes on, the trip computer only shows the mileage of 40 kilometers. I hope this is a lie, as sometimes the pump is more than 40 miles away.
The test model was equipped with a six-speed manual transmission. The latter has proven to be more resilient to downshifting than others, especially the cold one, and I also think an automatic SUV is more suited to such a luxury SUV. Well, the chassis also provides a faster, sportier ride, but what if the chassis is no good.
Basically, the front wheelset is driven, and when it slips, power is transmitted back.
On a cloudy spring day, I was able to see it closely on a gravel path, not far from the asphalt road leading to Pokljuka ...
There was no more snow, except for small spots in the pits at the end of April, not at all on a beautiful road made of rubble, until ... until I got to a few meters of a strip of compacted and wet snow. As it turned out, there were no traces, no one had yet passed. Looked good, but I drove into a foot-thick snow blanket, but not far.
The Honda was stuck on a low belly, the wheels in the blank were spinning and did not go any further - neither forward nor backward. And only with the help of a jack and wooden stakes, which I put under the tires, about half an hour later the car was again standing on the sand. If, in addition to turning off the VSA stability control, the drive offered at least a differential lock, it could be possible without it, and if it had winter tires, but ...
That alone, gentlemen who (or have already provided) a CR-V for family skiing is definitely not a machine designed for off-road adventures. You know, better halves can be reproachfully annoying when something goes wrong on a family outing.
Matevž Gribar, photo: Aleš Pavletič
Honda CR-V 2.2 i-DTEC Executive B
Basic data
| Sales: | AC Mobile doo |
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| Base model price: | 33.490 € |
| Test model cost: | 34.040 € |
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| Power: | 110kW (150 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 9,6 with |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 6,5l / 100km |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - displacement 2.199 cm? – maximum power 110 kW (150 hp) at 4.000 rpm – maximum torque 350 Nm at 2.000–2.750 rpm. |
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| Energy transfer: | front wheel drive engine - 6-speed manual transmission - tires 225/60 R 18 H (Dunlop Grandtrek ST30). |
| Capacity: | 190 km/h top speed - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 9,6 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 8,0/5,6/6,5 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 171 g/km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.722 kg - permissible gross weight 2.160 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4.570 mm - width 1.820 mm - height 1.675 mm - fuel tank 58 l. |
| Box: | 524-1.532 l |
evaluation
Good workmanship, a powerful engine, roominess and comfort are still the hallmarks of a Honda city SUV, but an automatic transmission is likely to be the best choice for this style of vehicle.
We praise and reproach
calm and powerful engine
spacious and practical interior
workmanship
jamming of the second gear
poor field performance
