Honda presents new premium car in the SUV class. This car is very indulgent Honda driver with advanced features that will be sold with prices starting at U.S. $39,600 or Rp. 380 million per unit (in Indonesia).
With the new technology feature from Honda in it, the car is included in the premium SUV types. According to sources Honda, the car is moving all the technology and comfort that is on a sedan to an SUV (sport utility vehicle).
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| Front view of All New Honda CR-V. (Picture from: http://motorek.wordpress.com/) |
One of the flagship features is automatic speed adjustment system. Motorists need not step on the gas or brake, smart cars will run itself with a steady pace as desired. To activate the system, simply press the Cruise button on the right steering wheel. After that, press the Set button and select the desired speed. Furthermore, the car was driving with a minimum speed of 45 kilometers per hour. Under the minimum speed, the system will not work. This feature can only be applied with a maximum in the stable, flat, and straight road. When congestion too, this system can not be used because the car speed below 45 kilometers per hour.
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| Rear view of All New Honda CR-V. (Picture from: http://www.ridwanmobil.com/) |
Another smart feature was Hill Start Assist (HSA). Honda says that this feature will set the car remains in a position to climb, even if the driver does not brake or gas. Typically, the jammed roads and steep, car driver has difficulty to arrange car position. When releasing the brake and switch to the gas pedal, the car will retreat. But with HSA technology, the car will be stopped a few seconds before the driver stepping on the gas again.
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| Interior of All New Honda CR-V. (Picture from: http://www.ridwanmobil.com/) |
Here are other advanced features installed on this car: ECON Mode feature consisting of ECO Assist and ECON Button. ECO Assist feature provides instructions to the driver to save fuel. Features ECON Button will save fuel consumption by up to 20%.
For audio, there are features of SVC (Speed sensitive volume) which can adjust the audio volume vehicle speed automatically.
Technology Grade Logic Control to manage an efficient tooth movement on the rise and fall and Shift Hold Control to minimize excessive gear change time via a winding road. Gearshift can be done manually with Paddle Shift on the steering wheel.
Features Smart Key System allows the driver to unlock the vehicle. The way it works, the key simply stored in the pocket and the door will open automatically when hands are in the door.
One Push ignition system features a handy switch on or off the machine with a single touch. Lastly, the feature Motion Adaptive EPS and Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) to help the driver control the vehicle and detects the occurrence of symptoms of oversteer and understeer while on tikungaan or slippery road surfaces.
All New Honda CR-V offers two kinds of capacity of high-tech machinery that produces the most power in its class, but fuel-efficient.
- First, the 2.0 SOHC i-VTEC engine with a maximum power of 155 PS at 6500 rpm. On this variant consist 2 types of transmission: automatic and manual.
- Second, engines 2.4 DOHC i-VTEC engine capable of producing maximum power of 190 PS at 7,000 rpm. The car is also equipped with a 5 speed automatic transmission and Drive by Wire system, a set of open-close valve acceleration pedal for maximum precision.
All the variants All New Honda CR-V is available in 6 colors, White Orchid Pearl, Carnelian Red Pearl which is a new color, then there is Urban Titanium Metallic, Alabaster Silver Metallic, Polished Metal Metallic, and Crystal Black Pearl.
In class premium SUV, the All New Honda CR-V was driving alone. Several other automakers helped enliven the market, of which the third-generation Hyundai Santa Fe. Hyundai sales starting price of U.S. $46,800 or Rp. 449 million, the car is equipped with 2.2 liter CRDi engine with a power 197 hp at 3800 rpm and torque of 445 Nm at 1800-2500 rpm.
There is also the Mazda CX-5, which may be the closest competitor. Design, features, engine, and the selling price is relatively the same as the All New Honda CR-V. Mazda offers a lightweight engine and fuel efficient, and smooth transmission.
With the various advantages offered, Honda believes the All New Honda CR-V will continue the success of CR-V previous generations. *** [FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GRACE S. GANDHI | KORAN TEMPO 4032]
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