bluesapphire
Recognised Contributor



Joined: 31 Aug 2007
City : SURAT
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 5341

Hi guys.
Honda today launched a facelifted version of its popular SUV CR-V.   The new CR-V comes with a refreshed look with the following changes

* new two-step front grille,

* re-sculpted hood & front bumper design

* A new 10-spoke alloy wheel design replaces the previous 7-spoke alloy wheel design.

* oval shape fog lamps

* a new rear bumper

Because of all these changes, lenght of new CR-V goes up by 45 mm and measures 4575 mm in length while maintaining the same width, height, ground clearance and head clearance. Inside the new CR-V too there are many changes. The 2.4 L model now comes with a steering-mounted Cruise Control system with illuminated controls. The music system features a new USB port in the upper glove compartment in keeping with the latest trend of music storage. The overall interior colour scheme has been brightened and gives a more premium look with chrome finish in audio controls & gear knob and coordinated colour changes in the dashboard and centre console. The centrally located LCD meter display is now blue in colour with design changes in the indicators for improved decipherability. The vanity mirror is equipped with a light to assist visibility during darkness. New CR-V also sports more airbags including Side-Curtain airbags and Side Airbags with Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS).

The new CR-V will be available in two new colours – Opal Sage Metallic and Premium Mystic Night Pearl along with the existing range of Polished Metal, Alabaster Silver, Crystal Black Pearl and Premium White.

Source - Vicky.

More airbags are welcome but still it doesnt justifies the price we are paying, additions like parking sensors, DVD screens, a Navigation system, chiller box, etc would have still justified it afterall in the month of September which is peak sales time for this industry, the CR-v sold was only 1, so more features should have been there but its Honda, will never learn. But still this face-lifted model is better than previous one but still at this price i dont think there will be many takers.

Pics to follow soon.
For more info visit http://www.hondacarindia.com/crv/index.aspx

sarabjeet
Intermediate License



Joined: 02 Sep 2008
Location: India
City : BOMB-BAY
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 704

the main reason for CRV not selling is the price and not the features , now they have added more features so it might be more expensive

rahul1810
Special License



Joined: 31 Dec 2008
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1191

15000 price increase. If Honda wishes to sell any car other than City in respectable nos. it has to make the CRV here. Look what happened to Fortuner. It is getting beaten by its Jap rival in all the segments where they are fighting. Dunno what will happen when Toyota launches the Jazz and City rivals. Jazz will go to double digits while City will face real competition for the first time if the polo sedan had not already done that

carispassion
Intermediate License



Joined: 26 Oct 2007
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 838

Honda wants to milk on the the brand value it recalls in India!! And they are over-doing it.

Their cars are high on the sticker price, low on features and the spares apart from the regular servicing are too costly.

CR-V lost on the price front, and even the Jazz is tasting failure it seems.
Their initial sales target for Jazz was around 3000 units per month. However, it sold only 1300-1500 units/month. And now, it is around than 500units/month.


Edited by carispassion - 03 Nov 2009 at 5:30pm

BornFree
Instructor License


Moderator

Joined: 12 Dec 2008
City : Drivers seat
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2014

A useless event unless Honda brings down the Price & brings in a Diesel!

Durango Dude
Instructor License


Moderator

Joined: 06 Oct 2007
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2728

Sandy
Intermediate License



Joined: 11 Mar 2008
Location: India
City : Thane
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 236

Edited by Sandy - 04 Nov 2009 at 10:06am

bluesapphire
Recognised Contributor



Joined: 31 Aug 2007
City : SURAT
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 5341

@DD, no thats the same we are having it now.
Refer to pics posted by Sandy, its the facelifted one, looks better than current one but not worth with its high price tag and too low FE.

@Sandy, thanks for pics, seems these are taken by you.

CYRUS43
Super License


Administrator

Joined: 20 Oct 2007
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 3577

No. The one above is the facelifted one. Notice the grille.

asethi919
Recognised Contributor



Joined: 22 Jun 2009
City : Delhi
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 845

How can Honda possibly expet success for CR-V at 23-25L. All other cars in its competition are priced much much lower than this. And its not like the competition is in any way inferior to the CR-V. The Captiva, Outlander both cost 2-4 lacs less and are pretty competent cars. Preposterous, I say!!