The Honda CR-V is designed to deliver an ideal balance of style, functionality and features in a versatile and accommodating 5-passenger crossover SUV package. Three distinct trim levels (LX, EX and EX-L) provide unique styling cues and feature content that accommodate shoppers seeking everything from basic function to premium appointments – yet all come equipped with the same high level of safety equipment. The 2009 CR-V achieves the highest five-star crash safety rating by the federal government for both frontal and side impacts1 , the highest rating possible even in used cars for sale. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rates the CR-V as a ‘Top Safety Pick – 2008.’ ‘The right balance of style, refinement and performance is helping the Honda CR-V earn a top spot in the SUV sales charts,’ said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. ‘Upscale styling, a spacious interior and sedan-like handling appeal to shoppers looking for a crossover sport utility vehicle.’ The CR-V’s unit-body construction features extensive use of high-strength steel to provide rigidity. Comprised of a front MacPherson strut layout and a rear multi-link suspension, the high-rigidity body and independent suspension offer an engaging driving experience rare for this class of vehicle.
State-of-the art noise absorption materials help to reduce engine and road noise for an ultra-quiet cabin. The inside of the CR-V blends the company’s renowned ergonomics and innovative storage integration with modern and efficient styling. Abundant standard and available features like a Honda Satellite-linked Navigation System3 with voice recognition and a rear view camera accentuate the attention to premium details. A retractable center tray table on LX and EX models and a center console with storage on EX-L provide two beverage holders, and EX and above models also contain an additional 12-volt power outlet and house the auxiliary audio input jack. Models outfitted with a leather interior (CR-V EX-L) come equipped with a dual-zone automatic climate control system and a power driver’s seat with eight-way adjustment and power lumbar support. Additionally, all CR-V EX-L models are equipped with the premium audio system. On the CR-V EX and EX-L, a dual-deck cargo shelf provides additional storage versatility in the cargo area, while providing enough clearance underneath for grocery bags or items such as a folded stroller. There is even an option as Honda has gone green and provides options for hybrid cars for sale and has gone on to create a stir in the used car market, with yet another segment springing up.
The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System3 with voice recognition and rearview camera, available on the CR-V EX-L, features a 6.5-inch motorized display that opens and closes for access to an internal single-disc CD player and a digital audio card reader that can play MP3 and WMA® files from CompactFlash® cards. The navigation system contains more than 7 million points of interest and can control the audio system. The voice recognition is capable of recognizing and entering numbers, street names and cities. The available, fully-automatic Real Time 4WD system enhances the CR-V’s all-weather capabilities when driving in rain, snow and dirt roads – without the significant weight, fuel economy and handling performance drawbacks of a conventional four-wheel-drive system. Three new colors have been introduced for the 2009 model year: Crystal Black Pearl, Alabaster Silver Metallic and Urban Titanium Metallic. The Honda CR-V is a global product for Honda sold in 160 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia, South America and Africa – the most of any Honda automotive product.