4th-Generation Honda CR-V (RM1/RM4)

When the first CR-V launched since 1995, this marks as the first Honda SUV ever built and as of now, there are so many CR-V models on the road today. After being on service for over a decade, undergoing model changes and extensive testing, the Honda CR-V is truly the most memorable SUV made by Honda for enthusiasts and aficionados.

Now, as the Christmas season is fast approaching, the Honda CR-V is now on its fourth-generation and what surprises await on its 4th generation of Honda's first full-fledged SUV ever made?

2012 Honda CR-V

The all new 4th generation CR-V has an decent-looking interior that is somewhat more resemble of Korean and European crossovers of today, even though this one's Japanese. On the front view, it is somewhat radical and sporty but it can be somewhat weird. At the side view, it remains the look from the previous, third-generation CR-V, and the rear view, seems that it was copied from the Volvo XC60 and that was rubbish and I do mean rubbish. Overall, the new design seems to be more intriguing.

2012 Honda CR-V interior

What's more intriguing is the interior. It's now well accommodated and well tailored than the previous generation CR-V while retaining its 5-seater capacity. However it looks somewhat copied from the Kia Sportage R but when you noticed the "ENGINE START STOP" button, this button's now colored in red, which is somewhat a minor contrast, well it's a start. For added capacity, the 2nd row seats can be folded to accommodate more luggage for your next adventure but it can be somewhat very easy to fold the seats thanks to the lift of the lever at the back. The catchiest part of the new interior is the new Center Display that checks directions, fuel consumption, song played, and others, which is not bad for the new model. To keep drivers motivated, Honda's Internavi got them covered. So much innovation offered to keep them happy on this new model.

2012 Honda CR-V

The new Honda CR-V now offers two variants: one with the R20A engine and CVT and the other one with the K24A engine, 5-speed paddle shift transmission, and improved Real Time AWD. First, the Honda CR-V 20G variant can give you about 150PS of power, 191Nm of torque, and 14.4km/L JC08 of fuel economy. The new Honda CR-V 24G still remains the same as the previous model, meaning nothing's change at the 190PS power, 222Nm torque, and 11.6km/L JC08 fuel economy. However, the 24G features the new REAL TIME AWD system, modified to help provide traction in low-grip driving conditions such as snow, rain and unpaved road surfaces.

The new Honda CR-V is offered in six exterior colors; White Orchid Pearl, Polished Metal Metallic, Premium Blackish Pearl, Twilight Blue Metallic, Alabaster Silver Metallic, and Basque Red Pearl

My comment:
This new model is now grown to be somewhat intriguing because of the design cues that highly derived from Korean and European crossovers and how can people react about this new model is still confidential for now. The new CR-V is proven to be somewhat economical thanks to its new 2.0L petrol variant offered but as for the 2.4L variant, it has the improved version of the REAL TIME AWD for enhanced traction and stability, providing the will to corner well at the curves.

The new CR-V isn't just a good Japanese crossover but it is just a good car for a stop. This new model deserves to be in the Philippines by next year but only after Thailand was recovered from the massive flooding.

Photo: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.