The interior is where Honda has played up the game a little more than the exterior. You will find that the high end 2.4 L model boasts of steering-mounted Cruise Control system. Other improvements include six airbags with occupant position detection system (OPDS), a new improved music system with a USP port in the upper glove box, a lightened color scheme for the interiors, and chrome audio controls and gear knob. No doubt, the interiors of the Honda CR-V have always been a great place to be and with these changes, the luxury feel is definitely enhanced and it's bound to bring a smile to your face. One touch that I definitely liked about the interior changes is small but definitely a convenient feature. The backlight for the dash has been changed from a rusty orange to the neat blue that you also find in the Civic. It's easier on the eye and at night it gives the dash a premium look that can't be matched by some higher end SUVs even.
On the engine front, Honda continues to offer the same engines that the outgoing model had, namely, the 2.0 L - MT 2WD and 2.4L MT / AT Real-time 4WD. I had the 2.4 MT with me and as expected power delivery, drive comfort and performance all matched the high expectations that one gets when you drive a vehicle of this caliber. The CR-V has always been a formidable soft roader and luxury sedan rolled into one and it remains an amazing vehicle to tool around in. The new package does offer more to the customer and though the CR-V is a bit high priced thanks to the prevailing custom duties in our country, it still comes across as a solid bang for your buck.
