New Honda CR-V pricing announced

2010 Honda CR-V - UK Version

• Cleaner, more powerful 2.2-litre diesel engine
  
• Automatic gearbox now available for diesel models
  
• Revised exterior styling
  
• Built in Britain at Honda’s plant in Swindon

Honda (UK) has announced competitive new pricing and a generous specification for its new-look Honda CR-V, which goes on sale in January 2010.


The new model will be available with a new diesel powerplant – the i-DTEC – and an eagerly awaited automatic gearbox for diesel models. The top-selling SUV’s popular looks have been refreshed with a distinctive new front bumper, grille and revised rear bumper.

NVH levels are improved, with increased sound deadening around the engine and cabin, adding to the high-quality refinement of the CR-V and making it an even quieter and more relaxing car to drive. Inside the cabin, upgraded fabrics and plastics have been used to give a more premium finish; a new audio console design has been introduced.

Like the previous model, the new 2010 CR-V offers unrivalled equipment levels that, along with its ample cabin, split-level boot and ‘car-like’ handling, have made it so popular. SE grades now come fitted with newly-designed 17-inch alloy wheels as standard as well as air conditioning, auxiliary socket, cloth upholstery and power-heated door mirrors.

ES grades get 18-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels, auto-dimming mirror, cruise control, double-deck cargo space, electric folding mirrors, half leather and Alcantara heated seats, headlight washers, front fog lights, leather steering wheel and gear knob, rear parking sensors, unique interior inlay trims and USB connector for an iPod, over and above the SE model.

Top spec EX models are differentiated by full body-coloured bumpers and come equipped with DVD voice-activated satellite navigation with premium audio and subwoofer, full leather upholstery with front heated seats, HID Xenon headlights and auto headlight on function, panoramic roof, rain sensor, reverse tilt mirror and 8-way driver power seat in addition to the ES specification.

Specification
Honda’s 2.2-litre i-DTEC diesel engine, which debuted in the latest Accord, produces 150PS at 4,000rpm (up 10PS) and torque of 350Nm at 2,000rpm (up 10Nm). It can be paired with a either a 6-speed manual transmission or the smooth and refined 5-speed automatic gearbox that has been manufactured in-house by Honda.

Manual versions of the torquey diesel CR-V crack 0-62mph in 9.6 seconds with a top speed of 118mph, while the auto makes 0-62mph in 10.6 seconds and has a top speed of 116mph. Fuel economy for the CR-V remains excellent at 43.5mpg for the manual and 38.2mpg for the auto.

The i-DTEC engine uses a combination of the latest injection technology, more efficient exhaust gas recirculation and a diesel particulate filter to create a diesel engine that’s quieter and smoother. With significantly-reduced levels of NOx and particulates emissions, it is Euro 5 compliant, and emits CO₂ emissions of 171g/km (manual) and 195g/km (auto).

The 2.0-litre petrol CR-V is also Euro 5 compliant, but remains unchanged from the previous model, producing 150PS at 6,200rpm and torque of 192Nm at 4,200rpm.

• Top speed 118mph (manual) 110mph (auto)
  
• 0-62mph 10.2 secs (manual) 12.2 secs (auto)
  
• Fuel economy 34.4mpg (manual) 33.6mpg (auto)
  
• CO₂ 190g/km (manual) 193g/km (auto)

Value for money
The CR-V has always been recognised for its high-specification equipment levels and sector-leading residual values, and the new car’s value-for-money package should continue to impress.

Petrol models

• 2.0-litre SE - £20,175
  
• 2.0-litre SE auto - £21,475
  
• 2.0-litre ES - £21,675
  
• 2.0-litre ES auto - £22,975
  
• 2.0-litre EX - £25,215
  
• 2.0-litre EX auto - £26,515
  
• 2.0-litre EX with Advanced Safety Pack - £27,215
  
• 2.0-litre EX with Advanced Safety Pack auto - £28,515

Diesel models

• 2.2-litre SE - £22,135
  
• 2.2-litre SE auto - £23,475
  
• 2.2-litre ES - £23,635
  
• 2.2-litre ES auto - £24,975
  
• 2.2-litre EX - £27,175
  
• 2.2-litre EX auto - £28,515
  
• 2.2-litre EX with Advanced Safety Pack - £29,175
  
• 2.2-litre EX with Advanced Safety Pack (auto) - £30,515

Technology packs which include Satellite Navigation and Bluetooth Hands-Free Telephone, are available on all SE and ES grades for £1250.

Three new paint colours are available for 2010, Premium White Pearl, Urban Titanium and Alabaster Silver. Five other metallic paints are available – Crystal Black, Polished Metal, Sparkle Grey, Deep Bronze and Deep Sapphire Blue. Milano Red is the solid colour available as standard.

Advanced Safety Pack
Two active safety systems continue to be available on the CR-V and are unique to the SUV segment. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a radar-controlled cruise control function which maintains a set distance to the vehicle in front; Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) predicts collisions and warns the driver, before applying braking and retracting the front seatbelts if the situation becomes critical. These systems are optional on EX models.

The CR-V will continue to be built at Honda of the UK Manufacturing in Swindon, where British workers proudly produce the SUV for over 60 countries. The revised CR-V goes on sale on 5 January, 2010 but dealers will be taking orders from 1 December 2009.

[Source : HONDA]