Year of issue: 1997
Engine:2.0
I own a car since 2008, I bought with a mileage of 76 thousand km in Japan, now on an odometer of 180 thousand km. Never regretted the purchase, the car was very reliable, never seriously broke out for 5 years of operation, only current regulated expenses, engine oil, liquid, planned replacement of the timing belt. From non-serious breakdowns: in the fifth year of operation began to flow the top bank of the DVS radiator, it was necessary to replace the entire radiator to the Chinese duplicate, since the original goes 20 thousand rubles, and this is expensive. I changed the front rack of the stabilizer, since when driving small irregularities was a small knock, when running at 175 thousand km, the hub bearing was keen, after a long ride at 40 degree frosts had to replace the front shorts, as the anthers were broken, and the lubricant immediately scored dirt. That's all the breakdowns that happened during operation, I still go to the original ignition candles, as they are still in good condition.
The advantages of the CR-V of the first generation are obvious: the highest reliability so that it does not happen will take you to the house, the capacity of the cabin, its ability to transform into one large bed or, if necessary, to a cargo-passenger version, the passenger space, very predictable in management, high clearance and connected A four-wheel drive will not force you to be nervous when driving drifts and blurry primers (within reasonable limits).
Of the minuses: not very cheap original spare parts, due to the lack of a cardan tunnel, the frameless body is subjected to a small elastic twisting deformation, which is felt by the embroidering trim when driving large irregularities. The automatic transmission of the automatic automatic transmission of the entire series when the box starts switching with a small jerk, but it does not lead to breakage, especially since the defect is manifested only with a non-heated automatic transmission. Therefore, it is not possible to live with it, and even more than a hundred recommended to this applies not as Defect, but as a model features.
The rest of the car is wonderful, I want the same, only new, but unfortunately, they are not released for more than 10 years. I don't like the CR-V 4 generation, as it lost all the features of a moderately brutal car characteristic of the CR-V, with a regulatory table in the trunk, the lack of a longitudinal console, and the ability to transform the salon at the expense of various options for folding the rear seats, I'm silent about Reduced ground clearance and other characteristics affecting the permeability, which since the third generation is inexorably fall, turning the CR-V just in the urban Pon's station wagon.
The "comfortable car for rest" is exactly as deciphered and the name of the car Honda CR-V is translated.
It represents a compact crossover, the first generation of which was produced from 1995 to 2001 by the Japanese company Honda. The assembly of the car was carried out at the factories in Japan, in China and the Philippines.
The Honda CR-V crossover was created on the basis of Honda Civic. The length of the car is 4470 mm, the width is 1750 mm, the height is 1675 mm with the magnitude of the wheel base of 2620 mm and the road list 205 mm. In the curved state, the machine weighs 1370 kg.
The crossover Honda CR-V of the first generation was equipped with a single DOHC gasoline engine. This is a four-cylinder 16-valve motor working volume of two liters, outstanding 130 horsepower and 186 Nm of peak torque. He worked in conjunction with a 4-range automatic transmission and a full drive system. In December 1998, the motor was upgraded, its capacity increased to 150 "horses", and a 5-speed mechanical transmission and a version with the drive on the front axle appeared.
The car is equipped with an independent spring suspension, both in front and rear. On the front wheels, disc braking mechanisms are installed, on the rear - drums.
The first generation Honda Cr-V crossover is a successful combination of comfort, dynamics, versatility and increased passability. The car was equipped with a reliable engine, which practically did not have weaknesses and with timely and high-quality services broke extremely rarely.
All-wheel drive transmission requires increased attention, and its weaknesses are the rear axle gearbox.
The suspension and gearbox are nothing special, except for the cost of repair.
Handling, dynamics and brakes are the positive moments of the "first" Honda CR-V. And unimportant noise insulation is the negative side of the crossover.
Honda CR-V Crossover
Until the mid-90s, there were no such concepts as the "crossover" or "PARTNER", there were only a class of SUVs - cars had a full drive, a frame design and a high body. The first crossovers in the world were the brands of Toyota RAV4 cars and Honda CRV - Toyota appeared in 1994, and Honda debuted in a year. The model CR-V is manufactured to today, four generations changed during its existence.
Honda CRV RD1.
Although SI-ER-VI and is not an SUV as such, but has very good permeability, especially in the all-wheel drive version. The first Honda CRV cars began to produce in Japan, in the city of Sayama, as well as in England (Swindon City), this model was created on the basis of the Honda Civic passenger car. For the Japanese market, right-order crossovers went, and for the North American market, the first car was presented in 1996 at the Chicago Motor Show, in February 1997, crossovers went on sale.
At first, Honda was performed only in one configuration (LX), the car was equipped with a two-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 126 liters. with. (Model B20B), which externally did not differ from the engine of Honda Integra 1.8 l, but had an increased diameter of cylinders (84 mm). Honda SRV of the first generation was produced in three bodies:
- RD1 - in all-wheel drive execution;
- RD2 - Machines with front wheel drive;
- RD3 - restyling version.
In 1999, Honda CR-V was subjected to a small restyling, and although it did not change at all, it did not change at all, but it became equipped with a more powerful engine B20Z (147 liters p.). The new power unit has been finalized by the manteller, the degree of compression in the cylinders has been improved.
Later, the EX equipment appeared, in which alloy wheels 15 radius were envisaged, and the ABS system was installed. In the configuration of any Honda CRV-1 there was a table for a picnic, the rear seats were in the "floor", which for that time was rare. For many countries, the car was supplied with a chrome-plated grille, but in the American version it was made of black plastic, the same color had a bumper.
Honda CRV RD1 is a car with good handling, with front and rear multi-dimensional pendants. Basically, all cars of the first generation were equipped with a 4-speed automatic gearbox (with 5-speed "mechanics" there are not so many machines), and even with a 126-strong weak motor had a good dynamics. The first generation CRV was produced until 2001, then the model Honda SRV-2 came to replace it.
Cars with SUV qualities had automatically connected rear drive (AWD), which began to be used in many modern crossovers.
Honda SRV 2nd generation
The CRV-2 crossover was made by Honda's automotive company from 2002 to 2006, the car was presented in the bodies, starting with RD-4, and ending with RD-8:
- RD4 - Dorestayling, with wheel formula 4x2;
- RD5 - Dorestayling, with wheel drive 4x4;
- RD6 - restyling, front-wheel drive;
- RD7 - restyling, with full drive;
- RD8 - Auto for the European market, with a motor 2.0 l.
In the second generation, the car landing became lower, and the height of the body increased. Due to this, it became a more spacious salon, although an externally did not look like more in dimensions. On Honda CR-V 2, the line of power units has expanded - a power unit K24A1 is 2.4 liters and with a capacity of 160 liters. with. Transmission was also changed, and it was already presented on the cars of this generation already in four versions:
- 5 and 6-speed manual transmission;
- 4 and 5-speed automatic transmission ("5th protest" was mainly established on vehicles for the American market).
Honda Civic-7 (2001-2005) was taken as the basis of Honda Civic-7 (2001-2005), and the crossover was so successful that he was recognized as the best in the world according to the magazine "Car and Driver". In 2005, the car was restyled, the changes touched:
- front and rear optics;
- radiator grille;
- rear and front bumper;
- front fog headlights.
On the updated model, wheel drives of the 16th radius were already installed instead of R15 in the dorestayling version, the radio control buttons now began to be located on the steering wheel.
The front seats in the SRV-2 cabin are wide and comfortable, with many adjustments, the instruments on the panel readable readable, have good informative. The quality of the interior decoration is not bad, but the plastic is somewhat harsh. It should be noted that the "SI-ER-W" instrument panel of the first release is separated by a leak, and therefore looks noble. In the configuration of CRV-2 there are two airbags, air conditioning is installed in the basic equipment, heating the front seats and mirrors.
Crossovers after 2005, supplied in the United States, began to be equipped in the basic configuration:
- aBS and ESP systems;
- stabilization system;
- side airbags.
Also in 2005, a turbodiesel 2.2 l with a capacity of 140 liters appeared in the Honda CR-V motor line. p., The power unit was intended for cars of the European market. It should be noted that the version of SRV-2 was available for Russia only with two-liter gasoline.
Third generation "Si-Er-vi"
The debut of the third generation of the Honda crossover took place in September 2006, and in the series he went in 2007. This car was somewhat shorter in length and lower in height, the CRV-3 body became more streamlined, and the rear door of the back door "moved" into the trunk. The line of power aggregates remained almost the same, but the motors were somewhat modernized. Engines installed on "Honda SRV-3, these are models:
- R20A - 1997 cm³ (gasoline);
- K24Z - 2354 cm³ (gasoline);
- N22a - 2204 cm³ (turbodiesel).
In 2007, Honda CR-V was so popular in America, which entered the top ten best-selling cars, and 2008 became the leader in sales and popularity. In 2010, restyling was performed on the car, and in 2011 the release of the model was discontinued, the "relay" took the fourth generation crossover.
Honda CRV 2008.
The car Honda CR-V 2008 is a compact "PARTNER" (crossover) of the third generation in the dorestayling version. The main competitors of the SRV-3 - Toyota Rav4 and Subaru Forester, and Honda, although a little inferior to Subaru in terms of comfort, but looks solid, and most importantly, you can buy a car in a very attractive price.
The design of Honda CR-V 3 is difficult to call "female" - the car looks quite aggressively, with some complaints to "sportiness". The car's salon is quite spacious - it is comfortable for both the driver and passengers on the front and rear seats. The backs of the back chairs are adjustable, besides moving back and forth, and passengers can take a convenient position during a long trip. Also behind in the cabin there is an armrest, and it provides two cup holders.
The lid of the trunk opens entirely up, and not a sideline, as it was on previous CR-V models. In the luggage compartment there is a shelf that is easy to develop, there is also a curtain here. In the left side of the luggage compartment there is a socket for connecting various consumers, a small dance is located under the polik (an infracted spare wheel).
Auto Honda CR-V 2008 is completed with two types of gasoline engines - volumes of 2.0 and 2.4 liters, for European countries, the machine also comes with a 2.2 liter diesel engine. Turbodiesel is favorably different from gasoline internal 2 fuel consumption, but in Russia he "comes out" with difficulty - diesel badly "transfers" a low-quality domestic diesel fuel. It is preferable for the Russian conditions to buy a car Honda SRV with a power unit of 2.4 liters and gasoline consumes moderately, and has excellent dynamics.
Engine K24Z - 4-cylinder, inline, with a capacity of 166 liters. p., has a chain drive timing. The motor is very reliable and practically does not break, but this does not mean that it can not be served. In the dorestayling version of 2008, two types of transmission are provided - 6-speed MCPP and 5-st. ACP, gearboxes also do not cause complaints. Rear-wheel drive on the machine in all-wheel drive execution on off-road is automatically connected, and, without any jerks and delays.
Fourth Generation Honda CRV
The debut of the 4th generation of SRV took place in 2011 at the exhibition "Auto Show" in Los Angeles, a serial car is made from 2012. The linear series of MOTR-4 motors was added 1.6 liters, developed for Europe, the crossover was originally released with two types of transmission:
- five-speed "automatic";
- nine-stepwise automatic transmission (European version).
In 2014, the World Restyled version of CR-V 4 was presented - on this car, a six-speed Japanese production variator was added, an internal combustion engine with a direct fuel injection system. A suspension was modernized on the restaurant model, and electronic equipment expanded in the American version. The new Honda CR-V 2017 is easy to adopt the fourth generation crossover for the restyled version, sample 2013.
Interior
Salon Honda CR-V 5 generation is still a five-seater with a very comfortable fit. Rear passengers feel comfortable at any position of the driver's chair. The central console is performed ergonomically. Therefore, all major governments are available to the driver without any difficulty.
The front panel is equipped as we have already told the Connect Multimedia Center with a seven-inch touchscreen. Surely many like the updated cruise control system, which was called "Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control System".
It not only supports the specified speed and distance to the moving car in front of the moving car, but also is able to track the actions of other drivers. For example, if someone decides to make overtaking and build between you and another machine, the system itself will automatically change the speed and type of movement.
Experts note noise reduction more than twice. Engineers from Japan have done a huge work on sound insulation of the cabin, which, in combination with a reduced level of aerodynamic resistance, made it possible to achieve data indicators for noise insulation.
The Honda CR-V trunk has become more convenient, it was possible to achieve a reduction in the loading height of 30mm and increasing the loading area to 1570 mm. Increase the standard trunk volume with 569 liters to 1669 liters, you can arrange rear seats. By the way, the rear seats equipped with an electric drive.
The entire interior of the new Japanese car Honda CR-V can be called carefully thought out. It was pleasantly possible to please the presence of a volume control, which goes as a supplement to the 7-inch audio display.
All regulators, as well as keys that need a driver daily, were perfectly marked and easily reach it. The exceptions are, except for dual sensors located on the side of the digital toolbar on the EX and higher grade.
If we talk about the sensors of the combustible level and temperature mode of the coolant, they decided to perform them in the form of modest highlighted scales, instead of standard solutions, which interferes a little from reading this necessary information.
In the event that you have the impression that this review is strongly pressed against small elements, then yes, it is so. This can be easily explained, because the car company Honda, it was with a great responsibility to the snap-in model of 2017, which notice and during the vehicle by car.
A considerable amount of parts were made of high quality aluminum. The driver's seat is quite decently equipped, and the seats themselves have pronounced lateral support, hard and tight. It feels the right orthopedic landing. Rear, grabs a place for three passengers.
Repair and tuning Honda SRV
Weak places in the Honda CR-V car are a bit, but still various breakdowns occur periodically. On the first generation machines, automatic transmission can fail, often the rear springs, the radiator flows (the crack next to the drain plug may form). On Honda CR-V 1 there are problems with a stove and air conditioning, these breakdowns are most characteristic of the 1997-2001 car.
On Honda SRV 3 there is one characteristic trouble - when opening the door of the trunk, the water accumulated on it flows right onto a person, and it is difficult to do something with it. Even in the frost, the door can not fully open - try the shock absorbers of the trunk lid. The fuses are periodically bravely, noise insulation is not too good, and many car owners tunify the car - install an additional "Shumkov" doors and gender in the cabin.
FROM BUILDING BUILDINGS, BUT FROM WINDERS TREATMENTS TREATMENTS THERE TREATMENTS, THERE ARE FREE, THERE AREA. Motorists advise when replacing the ball support to remove the old boot with the old detail (if it is integer) or acquire spare parts of the original production.
Honda CRV Although it has a fairly good permeability, but the SUV is not. To improve off-road qualities, the car is often tuning, make the lift of the suspension. The crossover road clearance increases with the help of spacers or special reinforced springs of increased length, there are special elevator kits - they are produced by various manufacturers. Especially relevant installation of reinforced springs on cars of the fourth-generation "SI-ER-V" - Clearance in the car is equal only 170 mm.
Specifications Honda CR-V
Dimensions Honda CR-V
- Length - 4570 mm
- Width - 1820 mm
- Height - 1685 mm
- Wheel base, distance between the front and rear axle - 2620 mm
- Pitch front and rear wheels - 1565 mm
- Ragge volume - 589 liters
- Fuel tank size - 58 liters
- Road clearance or clearance is CR-V - 170 mm
- Tire size - 225 / 60R18
- Mass from 1535 kilogram
Honda Engine Characteristics CR-V 2.0 DOHC I-VTEC
- Working volume - 1997 cm3
- Power of horsepower - 150 at 6500 revolutions per minute
- Torque - 190 nm at 4300 revolutions per minute
- Maximum speed - 190 (MCPP) / 182 (automatic transmission) kilometers per hour
- Acceleration until the first hundred - 10.4 (MCPP) / 12.8 (automatic transmission) seconds
- Fuel consumption in a mixed cycle - 7.9 (MCPP) / 7.7 (automatic transmission) liters
Honda CR-V 2.4 DOHC I-VTEC Engine Characteristics
- Working volume - 2354 cm3
- Power of horsepower - 190 at 7000 revolutions per minute
- Torque - 220 nm at 4300 revolutions per minute
- Maximum speed - 184 (automatic transmission 4wd) kilometers per hour
- Overclocking until the first hundred - 10.7 (automatic transmission 4wd) seconds
- Fuel consumption in a mixed cycle - 8.4 (4WD automatic transmission) liter
The price of the new CR-V begins with a figure of 1,159,000 rublesFor this money, you will receive a complete Real Time 4WD drive and a mechanical 6-speed gearbox and 2 liters motor. Mining the price of Honda CR-V with a machine gun is 1,269,000 rubles All with the same engine. This is a complete set of Elegance, which includes rather rich equipment. Dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, electric and heating mirrors, cruise control and 18-inch alloy wheels. In addition, stealless gear shift petals will appear with the automatic box. The machine will host the CD MP3 multimedia system with control on the steering wheel and all sorts of advanced approaches.
Top equipment Lyfestyle There will be even more options that all and not count. But higher prices. So the cost of Honda crossover with a 2 liter motor in the most expensive configuration will be 1,329,000 and 1,399,000 rubles, for mechanics and automatic, respectively. Full list of all honda-CR-V prices and complete sets For 2014, look just below. Although due to sharp changes in currency rates, prices can change. After all, the Croser Honda CR-V is assembled for Russia at two factories. Version with engine 2.0 is produced in the UK. And the version of CR-V with a motor 2.4 is done in the USA.
Prices and configuration Honda CR-V
- 2.0 Elegance 6MT - 1 159 000 rubles
- 2.0 Elegance 5AT - 1 269 000
- 2.0 Lifestyle 6MT - 1 329 000
- 2.0 Lifestyle 5AT - 1 399 000
- 2.4 Elegance 5AT - 1,339,000
- 2.4 Sport 5AT - 1 439 000
- 2.4 Executive 5AT - 1 519 000
- 2.4 Premium 5AT - 1,599,000
Summing up the whole written, you can say that the new Honda crossover car is not bad. However, this car is not for everyone, especially when there are cheaper options. Of course, if you want to overpay for the unique Honda technologies, then this crossover for you. In general, all Honda cars are a mansion, they have their own constant fans. In our country, this brand is wobble.
Honda CR-V is considered to be a fairly reliable car, especially if it rarely leaves the "off-road". Its structures used a lot of components from other well-known brand models, such as Honda Civic and Honda Accord, which guarantees high stability in the technical plan. Those who plan to often exploit SUV in complex areas of roads or outside them will be disappointed. The rear axle is connected by means of a hydraulic pump that comes into operation with a high delay and transmits only a small part of the torque. Rarely when the rear axle is able to provide real help on off-road. Another drawback is reliable. The coupling and the pump is easy to overload, and with frequent use they soon fail.
Nevertheless, in general, the system of full Honda drive SRV 1 generation is quite stable. However, problems after long years of operation is almost inevitable. Most often, the backlash on the cardan shaft occurs, in the front axles, the oil leaks may appear from the rear axle. "Bridge" can come up if no one has ever changed oil in it.
Loads relatively quickly output and mechanical transmission. Begins to beat the transmission or reveals a cross. Hard operation ultimately ends with wear of bearings and synchronizers. Against this background, the versions with a machine gun look better. Although the automatic transmission is quite obsolete and slow, but subject to the regular replacement of oil, much more durable of the MCPP. It is noteworthy that the gear selection lever in Honda CR-V with a machine gun is located on the steering column, as in American cars.
The geometric patency of Honda CP-B allows much, but the main thing is not to overdo it. The suspension is durable, does not like irregularities. It is best that it feels in operation on the roads with a flat solid coating. The greatest durability is the original components, but they are quite expensive, so the owners are increasingly using cheap analogs that wear out pretty quickly. From here and an opinion appears about the crossover suspension, as not the most good element. Fortunately, the replacement needs, as a rule, small details, such as silent blocks and connectors.
Chassis problems often arise due to overload, which contributes to a spacious body. After several years of such operation, the state of the rear suspension begins to deteriorate. It will be necessary to replace springs and shock absorbers.
Vibrations that go to the steering wheel - a typical trouble with which many Honda owners have collided, not only the CR-V. The ailments arose for many reasons, the detection of which, confirmation and liquidation is not only difficult, but also the road.
The first generation Honda CR-V gasoline engines have deserved a good reputation, especially the B20 series. They are very reliable and hardy. The longevity of the motor is entirely depends on the state of the cooling and valve clearance system. Fitting a fan or radiator defects quickly affect the state of the motor. Cheap analogs of thermostat are short-lived. Unfortunately, many forget about the adjustment of the gap in the valves. In advanced cases, it may be necessary to repair the head of the block. Malfunctions of auxiliary equipment and malfunctions in the operation of electronics are rare.
Most Honda CP-in are well equipped, but electrical equipment often refuses. These are mainly non-serious glitches. Most often power windows are affected, and then mainly due to the mechanical part.
The salon is assembled from good quality materials and looks good even on cars with mileage of more than 300,000 km. Self-supporting CR-V body is hard and well protected from corrosion. Corrosion appears in places hidden from eyes. Therefore, before buying, it is necessary to carefully check the condition of the carrier elements of the suspension, look at the seals and inspect the lower edges of the doors. Because of the spare wheel installed on the trunk door, it is necessary to periodically adjust.
Operating costs
Although Honda CR-V can be purchased for relatively small money, operating costs are evaluated as above average in the class. By virtue of their age, many cars are already worn out. Unfortunately, even with a small gasoline engine, the average fuel consumption will be at least 10 l / 100 km. From the point of view of the ratio of power to fuel consumption, it is much more profitable restyling modification with an engine 147 hp, against the 128th strong version. 2-liter motors are practically different constructively. The changes affected only the intake and exhaust system. The most voracious modification with the machine, but it is more comfortable in control.
The greatest advantage of Honda CP-B is the availability of spare parts. The market is very rich and lack of specialized stores and services. Original road spare parts. Analogs are cheaper, but it is better to purchase better replacements.
Conclusion
Looking for a Honda CR-V, it is better to purchase an instance of a lattern with a more powerful engine. Cars prices are more dependent on the state than from age. If possible, it is necessary to check whether the crossover did not participate in serious accidents - the restoration of geometry is very problematic. It is better to avoid instances, often left off-road. Indirectly about this will be prompted by numerous deformations, dirt and abrasion on the bottom, thresholds and elements of the exhaust system. Be sure to check the condition of the rear axle and differential couplings. The hum in the area of \u200b\u200bthe rear axle in motion indicates problems with differential or multid-wide coupling. During a test trip, it should be accelerated at least up to 120 km / h in order to make sure that there are no vibrations. If they are, then you should understand that their elimination will be difficult or even impossible. Recall that in the case of the CR-V of the first generation, not always vibration caused by unbalanced wheels or unevenly worn tires. Be careful.
The wagon with increased permeability is the initial idea of \u200b\u200bengineers for the Honda CR-V model. By virtue of unknown circumstances, the design was changed and in 1995 debuted Honda CPR RD 1 in the Class "Crossover". At that time, the brand made a real Furior. No one ever could offer a potential customer: the spaciousness of the cabin, high clearance, a combination of power with fuel consumption and accessibility. Toyota Ran-4 was the closest opponent. But it was significantly inferior in a number of indicators, which are slightly lower.
Specifications
Design, platform / frame
Honda SRV 1996 is partially built on the platform from Honda Integra. In percentage ratio: 25% by 75%. Engineers initially planned to develop a completely new base for the crossover. A catastrophic lack of time, dictation by the market of its conditions, left their mark.
Engine
The success of the model Honda CR V Rd 1 largely depended on the power unit. The first and only one until 1999 is a 2.0-liter motor in the classical version of the row type: four cylinders, the belt drive mechanisms, two camshafts and 130HP under the hood. Catalog B20B index.
During operation there were no complaints. Surprise high-quality and coordinated motor from the first time. But not without error - the defect of the crankshaft pulley fastening bolt. After the first replacement of the timing belt, during the tightening he broke. There is a version that the reason for exceeding the maximum effort. This is not reliably known.
Externally, the power unit is similar to the engine from Honda Integra V - 1.8 liters, with an increased diameter of the cylinders. At 5400 rpm torque 180 nm. In general, it is not bad for the "wagon of increased passability".
KPP
CR V 1996 gearbox is presented in the classic version: five-speed mechanics or four-step automatic. In general, there are no complaints to work, only annual service is not cheap, from 25,000 rubles. And given the age of the model, even more costs.
But here the problem was solved by installing contract transmissions. It accounted for 10,000 rubles cheaper. Cheap and angry.
Suspension
Suspension type: Independent double-click front and "MacPherson" from behind. This allowed the literal sense of the word to absorb small and medium irregularities on the road without recoil, vibrations, a knock on the steering wheel, a car interior.
Body carrying with enhanced transverse levers. Brake system of disk type front, drum back. 20.5 cm clearance.
Exterior
Honda SRV of the first generation is characterized by stylistic solutions in the form of lining on the wings, the manufacture of the front and rear bumpers from polymeric materials. For the countries of Europe and the CIS, the model was supplied with an anterior chrome-plated grille, and for the US market exclusively from black plastic, under the color of the bumper.
Dimensions: 4510 x 1780 x 1770 mm. Wheel base: 2620mm, and five centimeters are longer restyling version.
Interior
The spaciousness and accessibility is for which properties the model is loved by the consumer from Japan and the United States. Horizontal driver's seat cushion attached to the steering wheel of the automatic transmission, perfectly folding rear row of seats, everything is thought out, that there is no complaints.
But the main raisin hidden in the floor of the luggage compartment - a portable table for a picnic. Running upwards, this "highlight" has been preserved up to the fifth model.
Restyling
In 1999, Honda CRV concern presented a novelty - an upgraded version of the stock engine SRV 1. This happened not on its own initiative of engineers, but under the pressure of the model owners. The reason is that on the mass of the car in one and a half tons of the standard power unit is not enough for active operation. New designation 2.0 L B20Z 150HP L4.
The modification obtained an increased degree of compression, the value of the outlet valve lifting, the new form of the exhaust manifold. This contributed to the increase in car efficiency: consumption is reduced by 17%. Urban cycle 10 l / 100 km, mixed 8.4 liters.
Available configuration and prices
A Japanese car industry is inherent in one common feature - gradation of market sales markets. We are talking about the following geographic regions:
- "His country" - Motor Honda CRV 1996 with power rates in 147 hp;
- Europe and the CIS - 130 hp;
- USA - 128 hp
The restyled version is excellent from the first generation by the presence of a safe braking system ABS, pre-installed disks by 15 inches. Drive Type: Permanent Front or Optional Full (Real-Time AWD).
In the secondary market for a model with pre-installed mechanics, they will be asked from 380,000 rubles, and for a machine for 25,000 rubles cheaper.
Major competitors
The opponent in the "weight" category is just one, and he comes from Japan - Toyota Rail-4. At that time interval, there were no models in Europe that could withstand Honda CR V.
Features of the model distinguishing it from competitors
Since the closest competitor was Toyota Ran-4, there is nothing to compare, since Honda's advantage of Honda is obvious: a high-quality engine, moderate fuel consumption, upgraded pendant-type suspension, in contrast to the classic MacPherson at Toyota.
Cons, problems
- in the course of technical inspections, repairs, be extremely attentive and careful. Regular ABS sensors are fragile, with a slight mechanical exposure give a crack at the base;
- models CR V RD1, made from 1997 to 1999, are "famous" by the premature wear of the crosses of the cardan shaft, which is carefully pressed into the body of the metal shaft. At that time, not all service centers had equipment for high-quality pressing cross. It turned out to the point that the owners dismantled the rear cardan shaft and successfully traveled on the front.
Pros, dignity
- Moderate efficiency in fuel consumption;
- Compact dimensions, as a crossover class car;
- Holding the leading position of the first three, since 1995;
- Modernization of the car as a whole and individual mechanisms.
Output
It is a pity that in 2001 the release of Honda CR V 1997 stopped. But despite this, the "struggle" continues on the secondary market. To purchase a CR V of the first generation, you need to spend a lot of time, but it is worth it.
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Video: The most honest owner feedback. Honda CR-V RD1 1999
