Automotive
In the summer of 2022, Honda launched the sixth generation of its top-selling CR-V model in the United States, enhancing both its appearance and performance.
The CR-V’s history began in 1995, when SUVs were not yet popular with consumers. However, Honda took a risk and achieved significant success with this model. Although Honda later attempted to replicate this achievement with the larger Pilot, it was unsuccessful. By 2022, the CR-V had become the best-selling SUV in the American market, despite facing competition from more experienced SUV manufacturers. Its success was due to continuous improvements and its renowned reliability.
The 2022 model showcased a distinctive front design similar to other Honda models like the Accord, Civic, and HR-V. It featured angled, narrow LED headlights as standard, a vertical wide grille with a black mesh and chrome trim. From the side, the beltline resembled that of the Ridgeline pickup, while the rear featured reimagined vertical taillights that extended onto the tailgate.
Inside, the CR-V offered a spacious cabin thanks to an extended wheelbase compared to its predecessor. Technologically, it boasted a 7-inch digital instrument panel paired with either a 7-inch or 9-inch touchscreen on the center console. The redesigned front seats provided improved side support and long-distance comfort, while the 60/40 split-folding rear bench expanded the trunk capacity from 36.3 cubic feet (1,027 liters) to an impressive 76.5 cubic feet (2,166 liters) when folded.
Under the hood, the CR-V featured a new hybrid system combining a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle inline-four engine with two side-by-side electric motors. The base model came with a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine paired with a CVT that simulated fixed gear ratios.
