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Swedish magazine Teknikens Värld has posted a new video about the Honda CR-V and its four-wheel-drive system. The publication claims the Japanese SUV acts more like a FWD than an AWD vehicle.
Last year the Swedish journalists tested the all-wheel-drive system of the model for the first time and it failed to drive uphill when the traction was poor. Honda then explained this was a built-in functionality to spare the mechanical parts of the system. Shortly after, the company offered all their customers in Sweden a software update to eliminate the problem.
The same test was performed again with the 2015 CR-V and it seems the problem is back again. The SUV was once again not able to climb uphill when the front wheels have no friction. Just for comparison, Teknikens Värld performed the same test with the Ford Kuga and it took only around 1/8 of a spin for the system to send the power from the front to the rear wheels.
Honda responded that “in real conditions, regardless of the surface, there is a certain amount of friction always available for both front and rear wheels” and “the AWD system benefits therefore torque between front and rear wheels in order to achieve optimal driving force”. The Japanese producer also says that “in real conditions a scenario like the roll test with such a high difference in grip between the front and the rear wheels is highly unlikely”.
The Japanese producer also says that “in real conditions a scenario like the roll test with such a high difference in grip between the front and the rear wheels is highly unlikely”.
Oh. Well, if it's "highly unlikely," then all is good. No pay cut necessary.
Looks like they fixed the 2015 vibration for 2016 CRVs. The AWD models will now be 25/31 instead of 26/33. I find it unbelievable they would release a vibrating vehicle to save 1 mpg city/2 mpg highway. 25/31 is still dam good for a AWD CUV. Acura seems to be making similar decisions with the 9-speed auto.
Looks like they fixed the 2015 vibration for 2016 CRVs. The AWD models will now be 25/31 instead of 26/33. I find it unbelievable they would release a vibrating vehicle to save 1 mpg city/2 mpg highway. 25/31 is still dam good for a AWD CUV. Acura seems to be making similar decisions with the 9-speed auto.
By chance is there a recall or fix that Honda has released for this? It has become very annoying. We bought our 2015 CRV and was hoping it was the right choice, now I kind of wished we went with a Mazda CX-5.
We are also have loud front brake issues, that the dealer says is normal. It happens when we release the front brakes on a hill, decline or incline. It sounds like a loud pop. Dealer says, "SUV's usually have louder brakes than normal cars so there is no fix to it". I didn't notice any loud pops on my mom's Honda Pilot that is 10 years old.
By chance is there a recall or fix that Honda has released for this? It has become very annoying. We bought our 2015 CRV and was hoping it was the right choice, now I kind of wished we went with a Mazda CX-5.
We are also have loud front brake issues, that the dealer says is normal. It happens when we release the front brakes on a hill, decline or incline. It sounds like a loud pop. Dealer says, "SUV's usually have louder brakes than normal cars so there is no fix to it". I didn't notice any loud pops on my mom's Honda Pilot that is 10 years old.
CRVownersclub problems forum prompted me there is a fix out for Mode 1 and Mode 3 vibration under warranty. Mode 2 is coming. The dealer will make you sign a waiver due to the decline in gas mileage.
I checked the Honda website and sure enough the 2016 gets worse gas mileage than the 2015 confirming they fixed it (or attempted to fix it) for 2016. The low idle and lugging RPMs are what was causing it as well as the mount design. I am considering a 2016 CRV Touring, as well as CX-5 and 2016 refreshed Rav4.
I was looking a CRV touring on the showroom and the leather looked shot though making me doubt the quality. It hasn't even been bought yet. I also opened the sunglass holder and the felt was all curled up in a ball with sticky stuff showing. The front bumper (fake skidplate) also was wavy (like it wasn't even attached) and cheap looking when you knelt down.
Sounds like your calipers are sticking, my Civic Si is doing that but it wasn't until 90k miles. Good luck and update if you get it fixed.
^ Out of those, I'd personally go with the CX5. We drove one earlier this year & I really enjoyed how it drove. Very car-like.
I like the look of the CRV, and never have been a Rav4 fan.
2018 Honda CR-V Spied for the First Time with Pilot-Inspired Design
We now have our first look at the 2018 Honda CR-V.
Originally expected to debut as a 2017 model year, it appears that the next-generation CR-V will debut next year before it heads to market as a 2018 model. Given how heavily camouflaged the prototype is, Honda is still in the early stages of testing the new CR-V, but we can see that it will grow slightly in size and will move upmarket.
Although it’s difficult to pick out the details on the production-spec body due to the camouflage, we can see that the vertical tail lights are being replaced with rakish, horizontal units while the front end gets sportier headlights. The side profile is also new, with the overall design inspired by the new Honda Pilot.
The 2018 Honda CR-V will use a version of the same platform underpinning the latest Civic, and the platform will also be upsized to underpin the new Honda Accord. Spy photographers also managed to get photos of the new CR-V’s interior, which shows a different LCD cluster and control interface. The Honda CR-V also gets a proper volume knob, which has been one complaint from new Honda owners with their infotainment systems.
The new CR-V looks to be growing substantially in size, which makes sense with the smaller HR-V on the scene. It’s possible the bigger size will enable the vehicle to be fitted with third-row seats to battle a planned three-row Volkswagen Tiguan.
Underpinning the vehicle is believed to be a stretched version of the platform introduced in the 10th-generatino Civic. The platform is lighter and stiffer than anything we’ve seen from Honda in the past and should benefit the CR-V’s dynamic qualities considerably.
I am not surprised since Nissan Rogue already has the optional 3rd row seat.
Well.. the Pilot isn't a huge seller anymore, is it? Maybe it does make sense to bump the CR-V into that category and have one vehicle fill two spots... Didn't Hyundai do something similar with the Santa Fe?
my brother made me think of the revelation; he told me he bought condiments only because it had the word "NEW" on it. but told me he couldnt taste the difference between the old
the word "new" is as meaningful as the "#1" these days. You can pretty much call anything new or #1 these days.
Every dealership around me claims to me #1 in something. They could say they are #1 within 2 miles radius
Every insurance claims to save you the most $.
Bold and Sophisticated Styling and Turbo Engine Power Restate the All-New 2017 Honda CR-V as the Outright Benchmark Compact SUV
Oct 13, 2016
America's Best-Selling SUV gains more powerful turbo engine offering class-leading fuel efficiency
Honda Sensing™ technology now standard on EX and higher trims
New Display Audio featuring Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™
More premium interior boasts larger cabin with best-in-class rear seat legroom and larger, more versatile cargo space
DETROIT – Honda has pulled the wraps off an all-new, fifth-generation CR-V, America's best-selling SUV over the past 20 years. The completely redesigned and reengineered 2017 CR-V, going on sale this winter, boasts bold new styling, a more premium interior, the model's first-ever turbocharged engine and a host of new features and technologies aimed at maintaining CR-V's status as the outright benchmark in the highly popular compact SUV segment. American car buyers have purchased nearly 4 million CR-Vs since its U.S. launch in 1997.
"The new Honda CR-V raises the bar in every imaginable way, delivering more performance, space and premium content together with higher fuel economy ratings and value than ever before," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. "Customers are going to love what they see and what they experience behind the wheel of this new CR-V."
Bold and Sophisticated New Design
The new CR-V styling heads in a fresh new direction with an aggressive attitude, thanks to crisp and sharp front-end design elements, aggressive stylized headlights surrounded by a wing-shaped LED DRL array on all trims, and wide, muscular fenders. The long hood, longer wheelbase, short rear overhang and dual exhausts give the new CR-V a more sophisticated and athletic presence.
The CR-V's new windswept front end appearance includes signature Honda LED headlights (Touring trim), a Honda-first Active Shutter Grille that lowers aerodynamic drag, uprated aluminum alloy wheels (sizes 17 to 18 inches depending on trim) and narrower A-pillars for improved visibility. Adding convenience is a Honda-first available Hands-Free Access Power Tailgate, which allows opening and closing the tailgate with a foot activated sensor under the rear of the vehicle. Available Auto High Beam with High Beam Support (HSS) headlights, chrome garnishes, rain-sensing windshield wipers, roof rails and numerous Genuine Honda Accessories also expand beauty, convenience and functionality.
New Powertrain and Chassis Technology
The 2017 CR-V in EX and higher trims will feature CR-V's first ever turbocharged engine, a more powerful and fuel-efficient 1.5-liter DOHC, direct-injected and turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder powerplant rated at 190 horsepower (SAE net) and delivering incredibly refined and responsive performance across the engine's full operating range. Combined with the CR-V's more aerodynamic body, the new turbocharged powerplant will garner the highest EPA fuel economy ratings in the compact SUV class. CR-V LX trims will be powered by a 2.4-liter DOHC, direct-injected i-VTECÔ engine, and both engines will be mated to a smooth shifting and sporty continuously variable transmission (CVT) with Honda G-Shift control logic. Detailed specifications, including EPA ratings, will be provided closer to launch.
The all-new body and chassis design in the 2017 CR-V provides more agile and confident handling, greater refinement, additional ground clearance and superior overall versatility. Its front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link suspension utilize specially tuned low-friction dampers, with both FWD and AWD models including tubular front and solid rear stabilizer bars that promote quick turn-in and flatter cornering. Dual-pinion, variable ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS) also contributes to the CR-V's direct and satisfying steering feel.
More Premium, Spacious and Technologically Advanced Interior
The 2017 CR-V also raises the bar for interior refinement, utility and premium features in the compact SUV class. The more spacious cabin, with top-in-class interior space and the best rear seat legroom in its class, features upgraded materials throughout, including a new soft-touch instrument panel and more intricately stitched seats. A color TFT driver information interface (DII) center meter display adds to the handsome new design aesthetic.
The CR-V offers the latest in-vehicle connectivity and audio performance with a new generation of advanced technologies. Available features include a 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio interface with Android operating system that now features a physical volume knob as well as an available new Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ developed in cooperation with the experts at Garmin®. The CR-V 's Display Audio system is compatible with the Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ platforms, giving customers seamless integration of key smartphone features and functions, including smartphone-powered GPS navigation and voice-controlled search capabilities.
Some of the key new comfort and convenience features available on the 2017 Honda CR-V include remote engine start, dual-zone climate controls, heated side mirrors, an Electric Parking Brake (EPB), rear USB charging ports, front passenger seat with 4-way power adjustment and driver's seat with 8-way power adjustment and 4-way power lumbar support and heated front seats.
Advanced Safety and Driver-Assistive Technology
The refreshed 2015 CR-V debuted the Honda Sensing suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, helping it capture the 2015 Motor Trend Sport Utility of the Year honors. The 2017 CR-V further expands the application of Honda Sensing as standard equipment on EX and higher trims, expected to account for upwards of 75 percent of CR-V sales.
Honda Sensing includes Collision Mitigation Braking (CMBS) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and pedestrian sensing capability, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with low-speed follow and Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS). Additional new driver-assistive technologies include the available Blind Spot Information (BSI), Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) and Auto High Beam (HSS) headlights.
Utilizing Honda's next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, the 2017 CR-V targets the highest available collision safety ratings, including an NCAP 5-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), including a SUPERIOR rating for frontal crash prevention when equipped with Honda Sensing.
The 2017 Honda CR-V will be produced at three plants in North America – in East Liberty, Ohio; Alliston, Ontario, Canada; and, for the first time, in Greensburg, Indiana using domestic and globally sourced parts. Engines for the new CR-V will be manufactured in Anna, Ohio and in Alliston, Ontario, with the CVT being produced in Russells Point, Ohio.
Saw it this morning. Have to admit this is the 2nd best new Honda design to the Civic Sedan. Im not excited by the interior but not offended either. I'd have one in my garage.
Not sure about that front, but the side, rear, and interior are quite nicely done. Disappointed not to see 2.0T though. But based on the performance figures of the Civic 1.5T, I'd imagine the 1.5T with 190hp would be quite competitive even against some of the 2.0T cars in the segment. Honda seems to be underrating that 1.5T engine by quite a bit.
10-26-2014, 11:45 AM
Appears so. 
RIP Pilot? 
