HONDA CR-V POWERFUL MACHINE

HONDA CR-V POWERFUL MACHINE

One of the first premium SUVs in the country ? the Honda CR-V has come a long way since first launched. The CR-V has created an imagery that is premium and upmarket. However, a lack of a diesel engine and added flexibility was an area of concern and hence the SUV sold in very limited numbers. Now, Honda has given it a shot in its arm with the new generation 2018 Honda CR-V, which promises a lot and also now comes with a diesel engine, apart from having a seven seat option. The Honda CR-V comes in two engine options. The first is a 2.0-litre petrol motor that has 155bhp on tap, with 189Nm of torque. Now this engine is decently powerful but comes mated to a CVT. This makes it a relaxed one and is best suited for ones who drive mainly in the city, bumper to bumper traffic and are used to unhurried driving. The engine is smooth and refined, however, spirited driving is a no-no for it. The second engine is more interesting. This is a 1.6-litre diesel which offers 120bhp of power and 300Nm of torque. The best part is that it comes mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. Now, the specs are not very exciting. We wish there was more power available here. The drive on this one is not sprightly and you miss that diesel punch. However, The acceleration is brisk and the gearshifts are smooth. The transition is deceptive here. Due to this gearbox, there is good amount of low end torque available. The mid-range is where the CR-V diesel shines and it enjoyable to drive too. It is only at high speed overtaking that you find it wanting.