Honda CR­V Honda reveals refreshed CR­V and new powertrains

Honda CR­V features new exterior styling New more­powerful 1.6 litre i­DTEC diesel engine generating 160 PS and 350 Nm for

new look CR­V Reduced emissions and improved fuel economy with brand new nine­speed automatic

transmission for CR­V Honda is to showcase a comprehensive update of its models and engine line­up for 2015, at this year’s Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris. From spring 2015, the popular CR­V is to be offered with a more powerful diesel engine as well as an optional efficient nine­speed automatic transmission. The exterior is to receive a whole new look too with new headlamps, front grille, fog lights, skid­plate and bumper to lift the front aesthetic; while at the rear new LED combination lamps, a refreshed tailgate design and bumper complete the enhancements. The four­wheel drive CR­V will be equipped with the higher powered 1.6­litre i­DTEC four­cylinder diesel engine from Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology series. This next­generation powertrain delivers outstanding performance and low CO2 emissions, with one of the best power­to­efficiency ratios on the market. For the CR­V, this new engine replaces the previous 2.2 litre i­DTEC diesel. When matched to the six­speed manual transmission the new higher powered diesel engine produces 160 PS and 350 Nm, while emitting a class­leading sub 130 g/km of CO2 – an 11% improvement compared to the previous unit. To help CR­V owners fully exploit the latest engine’s efficiency, the new model is also available with a new nine­speed automatic transmission, with CO2 emissions of less than 135 g/km – 20% better than its predecessor. The two­wheel drive diesel CR­V, available with a manual transmission, will continue to be equipped with the 120 PS 1.6 litre i­DTEC diesel engine, now with emissions as low as 117 g/km.