It's very special to spend an Accord Coupe HFP an SUV Honda CR-V. Sometimes, there are those chances ... Thank you
Honda Montreal, The CR-V has been with us for many years. When it was unveiled in 1998, the CR-V was quite alone. Toyota had its RAV4 while General Motors relied on his partner then, Suzuki, to follow the parade. Subaru also made a breakthrough with his Forester.
In fact, in this category, Suzuki was alone with his Sidekick end who
rolled his hump since the 70's showing the world that could make
all-terrain while being small.
Later redesigned and completely renovated in 2008, the 2011 Honda CR-V
is still at a crossroads as pictures of his successor has already been
released by its manufacturer. It must be said that there are now many people in this category and pushes Kia Sportage with its designers. This requires that manufacturers think not only be functional but also to have more style.
Redesigned in 2008 the figure had rounded corners and the CR-V looked much bigger than previous generations.
The CR-V is still in the game today but as the competition is very
fierce in this category, Honda must redo its homework in terms of
design. From what we saw for the future, the CR-V keeps a deja vu primed to modern. Honda Montreal warned me, and for one last hurray, the 2011 Honda CR-V comes in three trim levels: the LX, EX and EX-L. In the latest version equipped, you can still add as GPS, backup camera and voice recognition. This is the version EX-L with the options I've tested.
The boarding is easy thanks to wide doors. The front seats are clad in leather very comfortable despite lateral support means. The space for the head, hips and legs is not lacking much in the front and rear. It should be emphasized at the rear bench seat that moves forward and backwards to promote space for passengers or cargo space. The design of the dashboard is getting old and with its colors drabes this basket trimmed dials without personality. If we exclude the central display surrounded by tiny buttons, all is well placed and easy to operate.
The audio system reads multiple audio formats from CD aging on
satellite radio through the iPod with the USB plug was unfortunately
placed in storage between the two front seats. Its performance is excellent. The GPS, although somewhat more friendly than previously tested in the Agreement, not worth the extra investment. The shift lever is always located in the dashboard of freeing the space between the two front seats.
If we can say that the 2011 Honda CR-V is not an athlete, honors the term "utility". Indeed, the cargo space is very well designed and modular wish. First, the "picnic table" is still there after so many years. She can not bear much load but she withdrew from the sight of passers-by all objects that you should not leave it in your SUV. If this board is removed, the space is vast. The threshold loading could be lower but it's not a big problem. The bench, which, as I said before, can be moved forward or backward is divided into three parts 40/20/40. You can roll each part independently which does not give a flat floor. But Honda has thought of! You can raise the seat and attach it to an anchor designed for this purpose. And voila! A large cargo area with a flat floor. Just great. Hope this versatility will continue in the next generation.
Mechanically, all 2011 Honda CR-V is powered by the engine i-VTEC
2.4-liter that produces 180 horsepower at 6,800 revolutions / minute. Its torque is 161 lb.-ft. at 4400 rpm. / Min. The only gearbox available to team up with this four-cylinder five-speed automatic.
But as
Honda Montreal said: only the EX-L model takes advantage of the four-wheel traction Real
Time 4WD standard while others are pulled by the front wheels. Real Time 4WD system that takes power only when the front wheels lack traction. Although it can get to the cottage, the Honda CR-V is not a trapper. The engine is no miracle. It is appropriate at cruising speed but clearly feels he is overwhelmed when overtaking or accelerating frank. The conduct of this SUV is nice however and the disadvantages associated with SUVs are well contained. Thus, despite the high center of gravity, the body does not lean in corners too.
ABS disc brakes, ventilated front and solid rear, are powerful and
independent suspension is comfortable despite the larger tires. These, the Bridgestone Dueler H / T, are 17 inches in diameter on all models. The rack and pinion steering is precise enough for this type of vehicle.
So to all the team at
Honda Montreal: this is a fine vehicle that is likely to be completely redesigned for model year 2012. He has great quality and is very comfortable to use over long distances. Friends of mine who drove to North Carolina a roundtrip say only the good. That's when overtaking and quick starts that we would like more horses. Besides, I'd like to try it with four adults aboard loaded with luggage. The lack of horses must be really obvious. On the other hand, its cargo space and rear seat are models of versatility. The fact that we can move forward and backward to adjust the seat and back are rare features in competition. And since I want to finish on a positive note, I will come back no GPS!
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Test conditions
Conducted from August 8 to 12, 2011.
Days of sunshine, clouds and rain, between 17 and 26 C.
Model tested: Honda CR-V EX-L Navi 2011
LX 2WD: $ 26 290
LX: $ 28 290
EX 2WD: 29 490 USD
EX: $ 31 490
FORMER L: 33 490 USD
EX-L Navi: $ 35 590
Price as Tested: 42 $ 488.33 taxes included
Distance: 635.8 km (43% highway)
Average consumption: 9.0 L/100 km
Engine speed to 100 km / h: 1900 rounds / minute
Engine speed to 115 km / h: 2200 rounds / minute