ஹோண்டா சிஆர்-வி 2.0L 2WD AT

CR-V 2.0L 2WD AT மதிப்பீடு

Honda Seil Cars India Limited is one of the leading car makers in the Indian automobile market. It is a joint venture between the Japanese auto giant, Honda Motor Company and India’s very own Siel Limited. HSCI venture was done in the ending of year, 1995 and Honda India now has a marvelous fleet of vehicles in the market. The company has a solitary SUV in the market, Honda CR-V, which is fairly popular and has been generating decent sales year after year, since it was launched in 1995 in the Indian market. This SUV is sold in a number of other international car markets as well such as in United Kingdom and also America. This SUV is being offered in a 2-wheel drive as well as with an all-wheel drive option. The Honda CR-V 2.0L 2WD AT (Automatic Transmission) has incredibly stylish exteriors and is loaded with some of the most exciting features internally as well. This SUV is being offered with a commanding 2.0-litre, SOHC (single over head cam shaft) based petrol engine, which has 4 cylinders and 16 valves integrated in it. This engine also has a PGM-FI (programmed fuel injection) along with an i-VTEC (intelligent - variable valve timing and lift electronic control) and is mated with a 5-speed automatic transmission. Some of the exciting features included in this SUV include a proficient air conditioner unit, power windows, power door locks, power steering, electronically adjustable seats, steering adjustment in accordance with the driver, a sophisticated central locking system, a rear defogger and also remote boot and fuel lid opener. The company has also fitted this Honda CR-V 2.0L 2WD AT variant with quite a few safety aspects as well for enhanced protection and security of the passengers as well as this massive SUV.

Exteriors

The exteriors of this magnificent SUV are simply brilliant with a striking aerodynamic shape. It has a bold and aggressive front façade, which has a neatly carved out radiator grille, which has the badge of the company embedded on it. The headlamp cluster is large and radiant with halogen headlights. The sturdy front bumper has been bestowed with a pair of bright fog lamps, which help in enhancing the visibility of the driver. The front as well as the rear windshield are of green tinted glass with wash and wipe system, while the rear end also has a defogger as well. The side outline has strong wheel arches, which are fitted with a stylish set of 17-inch alloy wheels of size 17 x 6.5 J, which have ten spokes in it. These stylish rims are covered with sturdy tubeless wheels of size 225/65 R17 102T . The outside rear view mirrors are body coloured and are integrated with side turn indicator and the door handles are also dipped in the body color as well. The rear end has a smart tail pipe finisher and the license plate area is chrome plated. An impressive ground clearance of 170mm gives this SUV a manly stance and makes it look different in the crowd. The dimensions of this amazing SUV are – 4545mm of overall length along with a total width of 1820mm and an overall height of 1685mm. The spacious wheel base of 2620mm ensures that this SUV has roomy interiors and gives ample room and space to all its passengers. While the 5.9 meters of turning radius helps in the maneuverability of this SUV. This impressive Honda CR-V 2.0L 2WD AT variant has a fuel tank capacity of 58 litres and an approximate kerb weight in the range of 1500 – 1510 kgs along with an ample boot space for a regular family.

Interiors

The interiors of this Honda CR-V 2.0L 2WD AT are luxuriant and are loaded with some remarkable features. The plastic quality and other surfaces are top class along with a comfortable seating arrangement of plush seats that are upholstered with premium leather, which also covers the steering wheel as well as the gear shift knob. The interiors sport an attractive and premium Sienna Beige color scheme. Some other exceptional features include a tilt and telescopic power steering with illuminated controls, a powerful yet proficient automatic dual climate control air conditioning unit, an eight way electronically adaptable seat for the driver, an ambient blue colored LED lighting , a conversation mirror, a center console with a storage box to keep some small utility things, accessories socket in the luggage area, a sunglass holder and a number of other notable features, which will certainly make an impact on the customers.

Engine and Performance

The company has equipped this impressive Honda CR-V 2.0L 2WD AT variant with a commanding 2.0-litre, SOHC (single over head cam shaft) based petrol engine, which has 4 cylinders and 16 valves integrated in it . This engine also has a PGM-FI (programmed fuel injection) along with an i-VTEC (intelligent - variable valve timing and lift electronic control) that helps in generating a healthy mileage. This power packed petrol engine has the ability to displace 1997cc and has the capacity to churn out 153.9bhp at 6500 rpm in combination with a maximum torque of 190Nm at 4300 rpm, which is quite good. This engine is skilfully mated with a 5-speed automatic transmission. The company claims that this Honda CR-V 2.0L 2WD AT has the ability to generate a reasonable mileage in the range of 10 to 12 kmpl, when driven under standard conditions .

Braking and Handling

This massive Honda CR-V 2.0L 2WD AT trim has a very efficient braking system with both the front and rear brakes being equipped with discs along with a highly developed anti lock braking system along with electronic brake force distribution system as well. This robust braking system is assisted with a sturdy suspension as well. The front axle of this Honda CR-V 2.0L 2WD AT variant is equipped with a McPherson strut type of a mechanism along with a coil spring in the front, while the rear axle has a double wishbone with a coil spring and a torsion anti roll bar for both front and rear to enhance the balance of this SUV.

Comfort Features

The company has loaded this Honda CR-V 2.0L 2WD AT variant with some best in class comfort features, which will certainly entice the customers. The long list of these convenience features comprise of a powerful music system that has a 5 inch color screen with MID (multiple information display) with 6 speakers and control buttons on the steering wheel, outside temperature indicator, fuel consumption display and other notifications as well . Then the driver and the rear seats that can be adjusted in eight different ways, power adjustable and retractable external rear view mirrors, cruise control, double glove box and a number of other features, which will tempt the customers into buying this SUV.

Safety Features

This impressive Honda CR-V 2.0L 2WD AT variant has been bestowed with some top class safety features as well, which are quite capable of protecting the vehicle as well as the occupants inside it. These remarkable safety features include G-Con (G – Force Control Technology), dual SRS airbags along with side and curtain airbags as well, ABS with EBD, a vehicle stability assist system, motion adaptive electronic power steering, hill start assist system , security alarm along with an engine immobilizer, a parking brake, doors that automatically gets locked with speed and many more such important features.

Pros 

Excellent design and exteriors, luxuriant interiors, advanced internal features

Cons 

Lack of a diesel engine option, high cost of maintenance.