Honda Announces 3rd Generation CR-V

Car-Like Driving Experience for the New CR-V

It was back in 1997 when Honda first introduced the CR-V in North America, and it certainly made a splash. It was one of first compact SUVs on the market, and it, alongside a couple of other vehicles, would forever change the way people would think about sport utes. Three generations, eleven years, and some 2.5 million units later, its still one of the most popular vehicles in its class.

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The new 3rd generation CR-V. (Photo: American Honda)

goal with the new CR-V is to make it more car-like. Some of the key changes to the design include a more rigid frame thats composed of 58-percent high-tensile steel, 1.2-inch wider tracks (in front and behind), and a re-worked suspension system that gives

Despite looking bigger, the new CR-V is actually smaller than the vehicle it replaces. (Photo: American Honda)

the car a center of gravity that is 1.73 inches lower. All of these changes should help Hondas little ute feel more stable in the bends, while a more direct steering rack should dial up the fun factor. Meanwhile, the styling has been revised to give the CR-V more of a tall wagon look, through its more rakish roofline, ovoid-shaped rear window, and sleeker

Interior gets a bump in quality; materials are better, and its fashionable. (Photo: American Honda)

nose. The CR-V is also shorter than before as Honda has relocated the bulky spare tire to the inside of the vehicle.

Better quality materials and an infusion of flair are the first things that will be noticed inside the new CR-V. Like the Element, the gearshift is now located at the base of the center console, while Civic-inspired instruments and steering wheel give the cabin a truly modern look.

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