Honda CR-V tested among the roads of the Mayan world

After telling you the details about its launch almost a month ago, it was time to put it to the test and for this the brand organized a route between the cities of Mérida and Playa del Carmen.

first kilometers

The departure from the capital of Yucatan served to check the comfort of the suspension on roads with potholes and bumps, to realize that it is very easy to live with all the systems without losing sight of the road and above all to notice the improvement in the CVT transmission that responds more quickly when starting from scratch, such as at a traffic light or when arriving at an intersection.

Power adjustments for the driver’s seat and side mirrors are perfect for finding the ideal driving position. It was very pleasant how low the seat of the driving position can be configured, since this detail contributes to a more sporty handling.

At a good pace

Already on the highway I maintained rates between 120 and 130 km/h, with which the on-board computer indicated 11.9 km/l of performance. The Intelligent Cruise Control system is capable of maintaining distance (3 levels), with the vehicle in front as well as speed, and can brake even to a complete stop.

The CVT transmission responds quickly to a pass; In addition, the vehicle becomes more reactive when activating the Sport mode on the gear lever.

Good, but…

In safety it meets with honorable mention thanks to its 10 airbags and systems such as Stability Assistance, ABS Brakes and Brake Force Distribution, among others.

The 9” screen (Touring version) shows a good resolution and is easy to use thanks to touch sensitivity. It is appreciated that both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are wireless as well as the USB and USB-C ports, however it lacks ports in the second row, which are vital today in a car designed to go out with the family.

Conclution

The new set-up between the well-known 1.5-liter turbo and the CVT is notorious, as is the leap in interior comfort, in the exterior redesign but above all in advances in areas such as suspension and steering or in the new platform, however whoever is Interested in the new CR-V will surely stop to analyze this option at a price that places it above most of its opponents.

Prices:

• Turbo 714,900 pesos
• Turbo+ 769,900 pesos
• Touring  819,900 pesos

Datasheet

• Motor: 4 cil, Turbo, 1.5l
• Power: 188 hp
• Torque: 179 lb-pie
• Transmission: CVT