Honda CR-V Through The Various Routes

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

Volkswagen Golf Like a Hybrid Machine

Although it is not a category of energy-efficient vehicles (EEV), the level of fuel consumption for the Volkswagen Golf is very economical after equipped with BlueMotion technology. The technology is the benchmark for the Volkswagen brand vehicles to fuel savings, other low carbon dioxide emissions.

Efficiency was proven when it only uses quarter tank for 175 yards with a driving range a little aggressive in a test drive, recently. When test driving this machine, as if driving a hybrid engine because the engine will stop itself when waiting at traffic lights or traffic jams. Air conditioning and audio system still function normally, but the temperature will feel a bit hot if the vehicle is stopped for too long. If you want to turn off the engine system On / Off, the driver can press a button on the gear knob and it will function like other conventional vehicles.

This system is very useful because it can reduce the wastage of fuel consumption when the vehicle is stopped on the road. Handling also not be underestimated as it provides a very enjoyable experience despite not tuned for sporty driving machines such as the Golf GTI variant. Though the engine displacement of 1.4 litres, direct injection system with turbocharger (TSI) provides steady energy, when it supplied 140 PS between 4,500 to 6,000 rpm.

Once press the accelerator pedal, this machine so that sped more than 180 kilometres per hour (km / h) with ease. Despite driving more than 180 km / h, the driver feels as if driving at a speed of 100 km / h for handling remains stable, other silent in the cabin feels as a result of enhanced sound seal. Direct shift gearbox (DSG) seven-speed automatic can be changed to sports mode or manually, either using the knob and paddle behind the steering wheel. Advantages of this gearbox also provides impressive acceleration force with power increased to 250 Nm of torque between 1,500 and 3,500 rpm.

Fame admittedly Volkswagen Golf car enthusiasts. Since its introduction 30 years ago, more than 29 million units of vehicles sold worldwide. Not surprisingly, the design of this machine produced by a combination of two earlier models of the Volkswagen Golf MK II and MK IV a highlight for compact vehicles. 

Although designed for relaxed driving and different with GTI specification, it still looks grand and sporty and aerodynamic. In fact, between the end of the line on the side of the front door to the back makes the profile look neat and sturdy body. The headlights look a bit narrow and connects with the front grille gives a new dimension to the character of the seventh generation of vehicles.

Once tapped into the cabin space, it's packed dark colours and soft material still apply for the dashboard, thus looks premium. Seat covered with fabric material quality, while boot space is also enhanced when it is lower to facilitate unloading users, as well as able to be filled with loads of up to 380 litres. Ideal as premium vehicles, the dashboard features a touch screen by using smart technology to provide convenience to the user. To minimize the space in the centre consul, a place to insert a compact disc is placed in the glove box under the dashboard.