Honda CR-V/ Fifth Gen 2018 in India Review

1. Honda CR-V/ Fifth Gen 2018 in India Review - Prologue

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Styling is not a strong point the CR-V can boast about. In fact, even with the Honda badge, this compact crossover still does a better work of blending in rather than standing out to sell itself as people would expect it to. But who knows! Introverts hardly feel any need to flaunt what they’ve got, so such low-key car suits perfectly well their wish of staying out of the spotlight. Just kidding! We are not talking about psychology here. Let’s leave the design thing for Honda to concern about! God knows what they’re trying to get at here. What we know dead on is that the ground-up overhaul the car received covers more beyond the skin-deep retouches lying on the outside. It does, indeed, tick every box going from convenience, driving and handling, and security. And whether Honda would gain back their custom here in India with this move of launching this model of the CR-V is none of our business; we as the customers just take the position of the judge to determine if the car is worth it.

What we know dead on is that the ground-up overhaul the car received covers more beyond the skin-deep retouches lying on the outside

2. Honda CR-V/ Fifth Gen 2018 in India Review - The Party Piece Under The Bonnet

This version of the CR-V will be matched with the 1.6-litre Honda’s Earth Dreams diesel engine which in turn comes in pair with the 9-speed automatic transmission. The 1.6-litre i-DTEC diesel unit possessed an output of peak power of 118bhp @ 4,000rpm and peak torque of 350Nm @ 2,000rpm. We found out that the CR-V suits better running within the city when we drove it on the highway to assess its performance. Also, slopes and weighty luggage prove to be a drag that has the direct impact on the car’s speed. On the other hand, the tweaked suspension greatly contributes to the overall handling by substantially diminishing body lean when turning without affecting the vehicle’s performance. Honda’s Earth Dreams diesel unit will power the 2018 model of CR-V.

The marriage is expected to work wonders

In this 2018 version of the CR-V, the rear hatch’s height comes as adjustable, and as a result, generates and adds up more space to the total luggage space to create a capacity of 1,110 litres behind the 2nd row. However, the luggage space also receives another 1036 litres of more room with the 2nd row being folded down completely, amounting to 2,146 litres in case you need extra room for large items. 

The vehicle covers your back perfectly by being able to accommodate your entire gear for any journey or situation

3. Honda CR-V/ Fifth Gen 2018 in India Review - On The Outside

Cosmetically speaking, the upgraded CRV doesn’t strike that much of impression; but to Honda’s credit, the engineers still managed to make it look better than its predecessor.

Besides the cybernetic design which plays the main part in transforming the vessel, we see the replacement of the undersized wheels with the all-new set of 17-inch wheels (18 inches in the case of top-spec variant). The ground clearance is of ideal height ranging from 170mm to 185mm, helping the car compete with its rivals when it comes to running off-road or dealing with difficult terrains.

The ideal ground clearance ranges from 170mm to 185mm, helping the car compete with its rivals when it comes to running off-road or dealing with difficult terrains

4. Honda CR-V/ Fifth Gen 2018 in India Review - On The Inside 

Comfort and ergonomics are the main focus of the design of the new CR-V

The interior design revolves chiefly around comfort and ergonomics rather than flashy look to count as an update. The cabin becomes much more spacious, which entails a lot of headroom and legroom for every passenger. 

The 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system has compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and is equipped with Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System as well. The system also supports the software. Other convenience items which make their way to the update list are the remote engine start, heated mirrors, 8-way power driver seat, rear USB charging ports, dual-zone HVAC, to name but a few.

Over in the US, the 2018 CR-V impressively passed both the crash tests of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and scored the highest mark. This undreamed-of result is all thanks to the whole security package which comprises of ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) coming as standard, Electronic Brake Booster Tyre pressure monitoring system Emergency Stop Signal, Hill-start Assist, Vehicle Stability Assist, etc.

5. Honda CR-V/ Fifth Gen 2018 in India Review  - Colour Options

Honda CR-V Gen 2018 is available with 10 colour options including:

• Basque Red Pearl

• Crystal Black Pearl

• Dark Olive Metallic

• Gunmetal Metallic

• Lunar Silver metallic

• Modern Steel Metallic

• Molten Lava Pearl

• Obsidian Blue Pearl

• White Diamond Pearl

• Sandstorm Metallic

All colour options of Honda CR-V/ Fifth Gen 2018

6. Honda CR-V/ Fifth Gen 2018 in India Review - Prices and Variants

7. Honda CR-V/ Fifth Gen 2018 in India Review - Detailed Specs 

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