Honda Redesigns CR-V for 2007 Model Year

The Honda CR-V has always been a popularmotorists.
compact SUV among American car buyers. ItsFor those who want better handling and security, an
compact design gives it a car-like performance whileall-wheel drive configuration is available. The all-wheel
its interior and luggage capacity is remarkably like thatdrive gives the Honda CR-V a better handling and
of an SUV.traction which gives it good off-road driving capability.
The Honda CR-V is a good choice over a crossoverThe four-cylinder engine of the new CR-V is quiet
utility vehicle or even a sedan if versatility is whatcompared to the previous engine used for the CR-V.
consumers are looking for. And for the 2007 modelThe 166 horsepower is deemed by auto experts
year, Honda made the compact SUV even better.adequate to power the more than 3,500 pounds bulk
Outside, the 2007 Honda CR-V looks even smallerof the vehicle.
than it really is. Its aerodynamic styling makes it look likeOther good points for the 2007 Honda CR-V are the
a version of the Acura MDX. Aside from that, theinterior space and its excellent handling. Both these
original good points of the sport utility vehicle are alsoattributes are due to the smaller design of the vehicle.
present. Honda made the latest version of the HondaSince it is not very wide or very tall for an SUV, it has
CR-V shorter than its predecessor while at the samethe handling capability that one can commonly find in a
time sharing the same length of the wheelbase. Thissedan. While the dimensions of the vehicle are less
makes the new CR-V even smaller and better tothan that of the past generation, it offers adequate
handle.interior room. The cockpit provides good legroom and
Another improvement on the Honda CR-V is the newheadspace even for tall drivers. The vehicle has a
engine which produces 166 horsepower and this is tenrelatively low center hump which gives good legroom
more than its predecessor. The tires are also changedfor rear passengers.
thus giving the 2007 CR-V 17-inch wheels. This makesEven with its small appearance, it can comfortably
the Honda CR-V look even better than a vehicle withseat a grown-up in the second row unlike most SUVs.
a Nissan fender.This second row of seats can be completely folded
Features available for trim packages of the 2007down to increase cargo capacity to 72.9 cubic feet.
CR-V include a power sunroof which is a good bet forWith the seat in place, the CR-V still offers adequate
car buyers who want to open up their roofs and letluggage capacity of 35.6 cubic feet.
the sunshine in. The entertainment system is an AMAll in all, Honda did a good job on the redesign of the
FM radio with an in-dash six-CD changer and an MP3newest generation of the CR-V.
player which will please music loving road bound