As smart drivers to avoid congestion on the highways, usually preferred alternative route, and the route is often imperfect because many are damaged and a variety of terrain. The problem can be overcome if driving sports utility vehicles (SUV) because they are robust and comfortable to face the situation.
SUV model that was gaining attention is the Honda CR-V after its introduction a few months ago. Relatively high designed with a combination of big tires makes it easy through potholes without fear bent rims.
Although it is an SUV for urban use, rugged character is embedded as to maintain steady and robust appearance. The look of the Honda CR-V features the latest generation of this more exclusive and futuristic image with designs on a wavy line and recessed body. The latest appearance gives the impression that this machine a little tucked premium image for comparable European SUVs.
Housings front and rear lights give a unique character to give elegance to the model. Arguably, this fourth generation comes with all new components through to small accessories like side mirrors, radio antennas and bumper obviously modern look.
Interior space can also be regarded as the best in terms of points of view, it looks more spacious and comfortable. Instead of wanting more praise this machine, but that is the reality after the test drive of this machine.
In the back seat, the space for the legs very wide and provide comfort for long journeys. In addition, funnel air conditioning for the rear passengers an advantage and comfort when driving in the afternoon with temperatures reaching 32 degrees Celsius. Seat wrapped with fabric material and black colour designed cabin provides pleasant atmosphere, and never have to worry about stains down the components.
The dashboard also received a renewal with matching green ECON button located on the right side of the steering wheel to help optimize fuel consumption automatically. It assisted with Eco Assist System, in which the meter panel illumination ring changes colour from green to white mark is not economical driving. In the middle of the dashboard is equipped with five-inch TFT screen that displays various information such as the level of fuel consumption, clock, audio, adjust settings and view reverse camera.
More interesting, more boot space to 589 litres wide and can be increased to 1,156 litres once the second row seats folded. To fold the rear seat, users only need to pull the lever provided. Once pulled, the seats are folded in a systematic manner.
Steering response quite a bit lighter, thus easier to navigate in the city. Although this vehicle is the SUV category, it can provide stable operation even in the path bends. This suspension system fitted to suit all road conditions and increased system Vehicle Stability Assistance (VSA) for more robust operation. In fact, the front wheels using a McPherson strut suspension system, while the rear is the Reactive Link Double wishbone.
It also does not matter when driven at high speed, but also can compete with other sedans category of vehicles on the highway. As far as 160 kilometres per hour (km / h), this machine does not pose a problem and still stable, but watch out with such speed, because the rate of fuel consumption is high.
SPECIFICATIONS HONDA CR-V
ENGINE: 2.0-liter, SOHC i-VTEC, inline four-cylinder with 16 valves
MAXIMUM POWER: 155 hp at 6,500 rpm
MAXIMUM TORQUE: 190 Nm at 4,300 rpm
TRANSMISSION: Five-speed automatic
SAFETY FEATURES: Air Bag, VSA, ABS, Emergency Stop System (ESS), EBD and BA
