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Originally Posted by netburner

Any pics of the european version of it?

In UK:

KEY FEATURES

• Improved car-like driving experience thanks to lower centre of gravity, revised suspension geometry, bigger wheels, wider track
• Low emissions – petrol car emits less CO2 than a Mini Cooper S!
• Big economy – not a gas guzzling ‘Chelsea Tractor’
• More sophisticated interior with top-level equipment
• Advanced safety technology with unique-to-sector CMBS and ACC equipment
• Fluid styling reflects enhanced driving dynamics
• Clever and flexible solutions to interior living, storage and loading space
• Brand new 2.0 i-VTEC petrol engine joins acclaimed 2.2 i-CTDi diesel
• Improved Real Time four-wheel drive system heightens safety levels
• Front and rear parking sensors as standard on ES and EX grade (85% of mix)
• Built at HUM in Swindon, Wiltshire
• Priced from £19,000-£25,000 (est.)
• On sale in January, 2007

Specification and pricing estimate

SE grades

• Body-coloured bumpers and trim
• 17-inch steel wheels
• Chrome handles and garnish
• Driver / passenger / side and curtain airbags with rollover sensor
• Vehicle Stability Assist / Trailer Stability Assist / ABS / Electronic Brake Assist
• Tilt and telescopic steering
• Front and rear electric windows
• Electric heated door mirrors with indicator
• Driver information system
• CD stereo with steering wheel controls
• Aux / MP3 socket
• Air conditioning
• Estimated sales mix – 15%

ES grades
As above, plus:

• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Privacy glass
• Front and rear parking sensors with audible and visual warning
• Leather steering wheel and gear shifter
• Front fog lights
• Independent dual zone climate control
• Power-folding door mirror
• Headlight washers
• Estimated sales mix – 50%

Option on ES grade: DVD navigation with Bluetooth Hands Free Telephone (HFT) and rear parking camera (combined option). Premium audio with subwoofer option.

EX grades
As above, plus:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Leather upholstery
• Heated front seats
• 8-way electric driver’s seat with lumbar support
• DVD satellite navigation with Bluetooth Hands Free Telephone (HFT) and rear parking camera
• Premium stereo system with subwoofer
• Panoramic glass roof
• Estimated sales mix – 35%

Option on EX grade: Adaptive Cruise Control with Collision Mitigation Braking System, HID lights and Active Front light System (one combined option).

All grades and options are available with the 2.0-litre petrol engine (man or optional auto) or 2.2-litre i-CTDi diesel.

Prices will range from £19,000 to £25,000 and the full official list will be announced in November.

POSITIONING

‘Car-like’ is a bit of a buzz word in the SUV category at the moment. It seems every manufacturer under the sun is launching a 4x4 vehicle with improved on-road presence. The reality is that customers are demanding better driving dynamics from SUVs and there’s been a shift in buying trends – away from rugged off-road performance and towards more-sophisticated, flexible, ‘car-like’ 4x4s.

The good news for Honda is we’ve always had a ‘king of the road’ in this market. The CR-V has always been a practical, fine-handling family car – rather than a large, clumsy off-roader. It’s won numerous ‘school run’ group tests in magazines, and has been applauded for its impeccable road manners compared to the competition.

The good news for customers is that because we were already in such a strong on-road position with CR-V, we were able to make the latest generation of the car even more like a saloon in terms of cornering ability, equipment levels and styling. Honda designers and engineers used D-sector cars as benchmarks – not other 4x4s. That means handling, ride and specification on the new CR-V are comparable with cars like the Accord Tourer and the Volkswagen Passat.

Never mind the D-sector: In the face of ‘Anti 4x4’ campaigns and ‘Chelsea tractor’ claims, Honda has built a petrol-engined SUV with CO2 emissions lower than a Mini Cooper!* And, just like in the handling and equipment stakes, fuel economy is on a par with several estate cars. The CR-V equipped with our 2.2 diesel engine – the acclaimed, cleaner, quieter i-CTDi engine no less – tells a similar story: low emissions, high mpg.

2007 Honda CR-V #10