2007 Euro CR-V (official pictures)

[AoS]

No new grille for us but it doesn't look so bad and when you see the number of pictures from the front ... they must be proud of it :?
Interior looks interesting ... funny handbrake.
Tires are NOT Duelers :D :D :D :D

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[liquidfuel88]

not bad!

i LOVE the interior!!! :D

[xcitableboi]

In the last profile picture of the grill it appears the 07 CR-V has an overbite...
Also, the roofline appears to taper towards the back much like the Toyota Matrix and alot of other newer crossover vehicles.
I guess it either grows on you or it doesn't.
I am interested to see how the new Buick Enclave does when it hits the market - that's a pretty sharp looking vehicle- inside and out!

[uttigen]

Do you have picures with a higher resolution? I wondering about the wheel dimensions..

[hondagrl]

Beautiful.


I hope its pretty close to US version.

More info about the Ride and Drive on Vtec forum

[giggity]

Sweet ride...I think Honda has another winner. I can't wait to see one in person. :D

[AoS]

Do you have picures with a higher resolution? I wondering about the wheel dimensions..
Unfortunately not :(

[Robert]

I don't think Honda will have a problem selling these at all. From these pics it looks like the roofline doesn't taper off as much as I thought. It seems to just give the illusion of going much lower by the shape of the rear windows. From some of the rear angles it very much resembles the MDX to me. I see they are using the new Civic steering wheel and I like the center console a lot. It appears the stick shift version might resemble the last Civic Si console as well as the Element. The gap underneath the grill is still too big to me. Maybe they will change it for the U.S. as has been speculated.

[miko]

I think......I think......actually I'm almost sure.......Yes! I'm certain. Absolutely. Positively. I'll get me one of those.

BBP. :wink: (That's Bye Bye Pilot.)

:lol:

[etc]

great find AoS - thanks for sharing :)
so far i see 6 differences with the canadian version
- eu model has a plastic badge on the grille instead of chrome badge :x
- the mirrors are bigger and with side repeaters [eu regulations i guess] 8)
- no chrome stripes in the lower... erm... grille :roll:
- eu model has clear headlights :)
- there are 2 small interesting bumps on the front bumper right under the headlights - i wonder what they are for :lol:
- different rims

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[Dragonfly]

What? No CD compartment in the dash?? :lol:

[Flomobile]

I can't decide if that interior was shamelessly reipped from a Mazda5, Ford Focus C-max, or Hyundai Tucson.

Way to F-ing innovate.

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It may even be the Kia Sedona:
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These fad chasing retards blow my mind. You have the shifter in the perfect location. it's tucked just behind the wheel, so that you can select your gear with only one of two fingers (at least on the Gen1), while never taking your hand off of the wheel. Gen two removed the mechanism from the steering column, while keeping the same basic functionality.

What do they do now? They move it into a friggin plastic crate jutting out of the dash. Unless you have SIGNIFICANT rearward seat travel, any person over 6 feet (which isn't a tiny minority like in Japan) is going to have a hard plastic surface against their right knee constantly.

After 6 mos of co-owning a Mazda5 (my wife's) I've found that to be one of the biggest drawbacks of that positioning. Since chances are fairly good that the unpopular stick shift option will disappear from N/A anyway, why waste the space? That design works on a larger vehicle with enough width to provide adequate kneespace, but on something that is under 74" wide, it's simply wasteful

[miko]

These fad chasing retards blow my mind.
:roll: Yeah. Right. :lol:

Smart move by Honda. Give the customers what the majority wants. That's how you sell your product. You'll see.

[Alpine]

Excellent pictures - by far the best we've seen so far.

Look at the size of the wheels and relatively low profile tyres. Hardly any clearance in the wheel arches too. I would say this gen 3 would have bugger all off-road ability compared to the previous gens. A real shame. It's obviously become an AWD vehicle rather than a 4WD.

Interior looks interesting and quite luxurious. It will be good to sit in one in the showroom and check it out. The D pillar looks bloody thick from the inside though...it's going to suck for visibility out at the rear.

The EU version looks better than the US version, mainly coz of it hanging together cosmetically better (clear headlights, etc). The indicators on the mirrors are nice.

Funnily enough, I think it is a design which will initially grab your attention and shock you but grows on you quite quickly.

[bravoman]

w0w great find!! i still dont like the front :x

[giggity]

great find AoS - thanks for sharing :)
so far i see 6 differences with the canadian version
- eu model has a plastic badge on the grille instead of chrome badge :x
- the mirrors are bigger and with side repeaters [eu regulations i guess] 8)
- no chrome stripes in the lower... erm... grille :roll:
- eu model has clear headlights :)
- there are 2 small interesting bumps on the front bumper right under the headlights - i wonder what they are for :lol:
- different rims

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My guess about the bumps...headlight washers? :?: :?: :?:

[Dragonfly]

My guess about the bumps...headlight washers? :?: :?: :?:

Hydraulic lift input sockets.

[bronxblaza117]

projectors in the headlights!!!!

[dicko]

It looks like this is the EX-L version (w/ nav.) and the 'V photographed in Canada was the LX or EX. Smaller wheels, simpler headlights, no headlight washers, etc. But there is so many markets for this vehicle it is hard to be sure. . . (I know; rumors and speculation. . .)

[Alpine]

Tires are NOT Duelers :D :D :D :D

They appear to be Grandtreks...which is Dunlop.

[GreenCRV03]

My guess about the bumps...headlight washers? :?: :?: :?:

And the smaller blips should be the front proximity sensors :)

Thanks.

[Alpine]

I still think it looks like Bruce the Shark.

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[bing]

I like projectors...which may be HIDs in some parts of the world!

Looks like a winner here to me. However, I don't think it's built for the dirt given the looks of it. Gen 1 and Gen 2s will be the ones to buy if you like to off-road.

Bing

[togloonda]

they just lost my money

the exterior is fine

the inside is a joke, way to take up all that room on the interior

[aslogar]

Check out how close the rear hatch is to the rear seats in one of the pics. Looks like they lost alot of rear storage space with that swooped rear.

Not sure what honda is doing, unless they plan on offering another model between CRV and Pilot.

A.

[SoFlaDad]

I do like the new rims on that ferigner version. Nice looking - probably a 215/55/17. Don't care for the smallish cargo area or blacked out fat lipped face to the thing though.

[Visiting_Guest]

I would say this gen 3 would have bugger all off-road ability compared to the previous gens. A real shame. It's obviously become an AWD vehicle rather than a 4WD.


Correct me if I'm wrong, but the CR-V has always been an AWD system

[bluewho25]

I think it looks great all the way around. To me, the interior does look a lot between the Odyssey and the Element.

My only bicthy complain is the design on those rims, since I always handwash all my cars. A pain handwashing those rims with a brush.

Keep in my this is the same car we have seen in the past few months, except that this time they are selling us those pictures with a nice gray background.

El Guapo

[shahram72]

Well I like it much better now. I just hope I can afford it when it comes out. I'd like to get that one with the leather interior, but I'll be scraping by with a base model and zero options. Hopefully that will be around $20K, or I'll be shopping for a Kia.

[Robert]

Looking at the front end from the side view it reminds me of Bubba's mouth from Forrest Gump. I can just see the new V saying, "Shrimp gumbo, fried shrimp, boiled shrimp...". :)

[mcbeevee]

Well I like it much better now. I just hope I can afford it when it comes out. I'd like to get that one with the leather interior, but I'll be scraping by with a base model and zero options. Hopefully that will be around $20K, or I'll be shopping for a Kia.
The '06 base model (LX 2WD) is priced at $20,395. I'm guessing the '07 LX 2WD will be between $21,000 and $22,000.

[bugbert]

So far the front makes me think of Jack Nicholson as the Joker in one of the Batman movies. It has that same shape of a smile.

So where is the spare tire? Anyone heard of that yet?

I noticed that the radio is low and behind the shifter on its new ledge in the center of the dash. If there is a cd player in the radio in the picture of the right hand drive version it looks tight to get a cd in or out. I suspect without the GPS Nav system that the radio will be in a little higher position.

Not thrilled yet. Lets hope for a diesel or an Acura based turbo in the Honda version.
Bugbert

[Visiting_Guest]

some reason i dont think we will get the nice rims and the cornering lights on the mirrors, thats just my guess . . i think well get the more americanized one in that larger picture, hope not tho. spare tire underneath the rear cargo area most likely goodbye to that nice storage bin

[TMQ]

The front end will have to change - i wonder which idiot designed this. Please simplify it.

Interior looks fine. I don't like the shifter location on Gen2 (auto, obviously). It's hard to change between D and 2 on downhill winding mountain road. However, I don't care for the chrome like piece on the steering wheel.

I guess the driving experience on the pavement will likely to be better. Gen2 feels top heavy.

Off road - most people don't need the ground clearance. Why design it for <5% of the usage? You can always get a Jeep.

[YummyPork]

Off road - most people don't need the ground clearance. Why design it for <5% of the usage? You can always get a Jeep.

Same reason I am getting rid of my pick-up truck for something like a CR-V. I use its truck like capabilities about once every 6 months and much of that is people borrowing it to move their big stuff. I can always borrow someone elses and/or rent one when I needed it. WIth a CR-V, I could probably still haul all the medium sized stuff I need to carry around on occassion.

Same with the CR-V. It will be on the road almost all the time or occassionally up a dirt logging road in the Cascade mountains.

I like the look of the new CV-V but I'm not crazy about the shifter position. No place between the seats to rest your hand while driving.

[etc]

Off road - most people don't need the ground clearance. Why design it for <5% of the usage? You can always get a Jeep.
nice pair of legs! i mean right on brother :D
weve got roads everywhere so unless somebody [still] lives in the woods why get an offroader than? :wink:
its about time this world gets civilised! 8) :lol:

[ataparag]

great looks except the grille.

[gravity_hunter]

Well, it is not as bad as it could have been, but it is not nearly as good as it should have been.

Main complaint is the move toward more on-road bias. I really thought the Gen 1 and Gen 2 struck a nice balance between on and off road prowess. For those who suggest that I could always buy a Jeep I submit that I don't have the money for all the maintenance and gas a Jeep would require.

Secondary complaint, the front is just ugly. Yeah it will probably become less ugly as I get used to it, but that sure won't make it pretty.

Third complaint, there looks to be quite a bit less usable space in the cargo area than there is now.

Overall this vehicle is most likely very good for what is was designed for, I am just sorry that Honda's perception of CR-V customers changed this much (and took with it the design of the vehicle).

[munlit]

fyi - the small bumps on the front bumper are headamp washers since this is a euro version.

*looks bland with clear lamps, I prefer the dark colored ones on the euro version.

*back looks 'volvoesque'

*nice potential HID aftermarket upgrade esp projectors!!! :lol:

*euro version is yummy more than the rdx for me 8)

*overall, looks good and hope itll be another hit.

[constantine]

I find the interior very nice but not so innovative as the new Civic. The front of EU spec model looks better than the US, but the rear is not so good. Anyway, I think that we'll have to take a closer look in real life when it hits the showrooms in order to have the full picture. From the EU-spec model, it seems that the engine is the 1.8l one, the same one used in the Civic....and I guess that it will be well under powered.

[AoS]

- there are 2 small interesting bumps on the front bumper right under the headlights - i wonder what they are for :lol:
The large square one is probably headlight washers (required for HID) ... and the small circle would be a parking sensor.

[etc]

yep - i know - hence the lol smilie :wink:

[miko]

I know someone with two interesting bumps on the front. :twisted: Headlight washers? I dont think so. :lol:

[tractorboy]

euro version is yummy more than the rdx for me 8)

exactly...this car HAS been designed for the euro market and normal road use...SUV sales are going thru the roof here. Everybody wants to be seen in this car....and if it comes with touch screen satnav / radio controls (as the interior shots probably show) a good diesel engine with autobox...automatic headlights and wipers...tyre pressure monitoring (saved my life once !)...keyless entry and start..then one is going to be sitting outside my house as well.
I can't wait to see it at the Paris motor show for its world debut.

[sleeksilver]

My guess about the bumps...headlight washers? :?: :?: :?:

Hydraulic lift input sockets.

100% Correct! :lol:


Well well well! Look at this, I've been gone for 3 damn days and official photos surface. Teaches me to never leave my computer j/k :lol:

Anyway, I think it looks great. Nothing wrong with it at all! I like the fact that the Euro version gets projectors, maybe we will get them as a HID option :D I love the rims, but the interior kind of turned me off. I guess I'll have to wait to see it in person, but for now the dash looks lind of plain :?

Whoever told us that the new dash would look like the new RL's/Legend was ummmm, wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy off :roll:

[TMQ]

I like the look of the new CV-V but I'm not crazy about the shifter position. No place between the seats to rest your hand while driving.

hmm... between the legs, I guess. :lol:

Actually, on the steering wheel.

For people who want to take the car to the woods, most regular cars can make the dirt road to the trailheads anyway, and probably so will Gen3.

About space in the back, we'll have to wait.

[Chazzum]

I'm glad I got an '06 SE. I feared the spy photos were the real deal and they were. At this point, I cannot see me ever wanting this vehicle.

The placement of the gear shift is a deal killer for me. I'm 6ft and like to spread my legs out. In my '06 (as in my Gen 1 '97) I can spread 'em as wide as I want 'em. Granted, the placement of the parking break in the Gen 2 was a bit problematic but I got used to putting the seat a bit further back so I can still move my legs around.

In addition, I like the Gen 1 and 2 slighty rugged look (ie, spare hanging off the rear tailgate). The Gen 3 is WAY too feminine for my tastes. I'd rather buy an Element (pretty ugly but at least not feminine) or move up to a Pilot (I didn't get a Pilot due to the gas mileage). The current Gen 2 is a good balance of looks and mileage.

More Gen 3 negatives: appears to be smaller with less cargo space and poor visibility with the sloping side rear windows (visibiliy is already bad enough in the Gen 2 now they made it worse).

About the only thing it has going for it is a rear tailgate that lifts up instead of swings.

I think I'm going to have to skip this generation of V...I hope Gen 4 strikes a better balance of looks, ergonomics and function. If I need to replace my '06 before Honda rolls out Gen 4 in 5 or 6 years I may just have to go to a Toyota Rav4 or look what Hyundai offers (I've avoided Hyundai due to reliability issues but hear they've improved).

[AoS]

Some more info about the Euro CR-V (mpg, price range, equipment) ...

ALL-NEW CR-V IS DEBUTED



· Car-like driving experience

· Low emissions, big economy

· More sophisticated interior

· Advanced safety technology

· Improved four-wheel drive system

· Built in Swindon, Wiltshire



An entirely-new CR-V goes on sale in the UK from January 2007. It promises a driving experience as good as a D-sector car, improved equipment levels and Honda’s latest advanced safety technology. All this, and the CR-V remains as practical as ever.



The outgoing model dominated retail sales charts since launch, set new standards in the SUV sector and remains the benchmark vehicle for its impressive road manners and versatility. With the market becoming increasingly crowded, Honda has raised the bar further – the latest CR-V is even better on the road, has a more sophisticated interior and it’s even more practical.



A lower centre of gravity (reduced by 35mm), wider stance (increased by 30mm) and a number of changes to steering and suspension geometry have all helped to enhance the CR-V’s handling characteristics. The new CR-V continues to use compact toe control link MacPherson struts at the front and the reactive link double wishbones at the rear. Steering response is faster and feels more direct, while directional stability and all-round agility also benefit from further development to the car’s chassis. Measures such as improved compliance bushes and increased suspension travel bring greater comfort.



While the on-road capabilities of the CR-V are much-improved, its off-road skills have been tweaked as well, with a revised Real Time 4WD system that detects front wheel slip and promptly sends torque rearwards. The new system – which, like the outgoing model, features a quiet, dual-pump system with a one-way cam unit – can transfer 20 per cent more torque compared to the existing unit. This 4WD set-up not only allows light off-road driving, but also helps maintain stability on the road – in snow or other slippery conditions, for example.



Improvements made to the driving dynamics are reflected in the styling of the vehicle – a coupe-like tapering side window profile gives the CR-V a similar shape to a car. The front has been given a bold presence, with a distinctive double grille as the focal point, flanked by projector-style headlights and a large bumper. It all makes for a muscular front end, emphasised by the car’s wide track and 17- or
18-inch wheels. At the rear, a vertically-opening tailgate is the main design feature, sandwiched between roof-high strips of lights, and notably, the spare wheel has gone – it’s now hidden under the load compartment floor.



Two active safety systems are available on the new CR-V, and they’re unique to the SUV segment. The first, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a radar-controlled cruise control function which maintains a set distance to the vehicle in front, while Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) predicts collisions and warns the driver, before applying strong braking and retracting the front seatbelts if the situation becomes critical. Both these systems are optional depending on grade.



Elsewhere, a full complement of passive safety measures includes dual stage SRS front airbags, side airbags for front seat passengers, full length curtain airbags, front and rear seatbelt reminders and active front headrests– all fitted as standard.



The new CR-V also incorporates Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) as standard which together with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ensures that towing safety is continuously monitored and corrected. Importantly, towing capacity on the diesel-engined CR-V is increased from 1500kg to a very competitive 2000kg.



Honda anticipates a class-leading Euro NCAP 5-star rating for occupant protection, 4-stars for child protection and a 3-star pedestrian rating. It achieves excellent levels of safety through a strong body structure design, made from 58 per cent high tensile steel.

Active Front Lighting (AFS) – headlights that turn to illuminate the road in the direction the vehicle is heading – also make their way onto the CR-V for the first time. This system uses High-Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps.



Inside the cabin, accommodation remains generous and the dimensions are similar to the previous CR-V. Load space, however, is extended backwards to take up the space left by the former tailgate-mounted spare wheel. Access has been improved by larger doors that open wider, and lower sills.



The interior is high quality, featuring metallic elements on the dash and doors that contrast with soft textured black trim. Front seats are larger and more comfortable and the steering column is adjustable for reach as well as rake. Relocation of the gear lever to the base of the centre stack brings it closer to the steering wheel and creates more floor space.



Depending on grade, more premium equipment is available, including a driver’s 8-way adjustable power seat, leather upholstery, 19-inch alloy wheels, front and rear parking sensors and a rear view camera.



Top spec CR-Vs are equipped with a panoramic glass roof – similar to that found on the Civic – which provides an even lighter cabin. This can be closed off by two electric blinds which are covered in the same material as the roof lining.



The rear seat (split 60:40 at base, 40:20:40 seat back) is able to slide forward to maximise leg room or luggage space and can also recline for added comfort. The centre section folds flat to enable longer items to be carried while still accommodating two rear seat passengers. A huge load area is created by tumbling forward the seats, storing them upright. This is big enough for two mountain bikes with their front wheels still in place.



Added flexibility is provided by a novel ‘Double Deck’ luggage area, created by a shelf that sits at a height of 330mm above the load floor. It means luggage can be subdivided, with that on the lower level more easily accessible. The shelf is also hinged across its width for added convenience. When not in use, the shelf can either be removed or stored snugly in a recess in the floor.



Power comes from a new 2.0-litre petrol or a 2.2 diesel engine. Honda’s celebrated 140PS 2.2-litre i-CTDi diesel continues; but as aerodynamic efficiency is improved by 12 per cent, fuel economy proves even better. Now it delivers an impressive 43.5mpg on the Combined cycle.



The petrol engine is an all-new unit based on the 1.8-litre SOHC i-VTEC from the Civic range. And like that engine the 2.0-litre features latest VTEC and friction reduction technologies, plus the delayed closure of the intake valves combined with a wide open throttle valve during low-load driving conditions. This helps to reduce pumping losses and thus boost fuel economy. Petrol engine models are also equipped with brand new transmissions: all manual gearboxes are 6-speed, while a 5-speed automatic is also available.



Maximum power is 150PS at 6,200rpm (lower in the rev range than the current 2.0), while torque is 190Nm (140lb.ft) at 4,200rpm. The efficiency of the engine, together with improved aerodynamics and new gearboxes, has boosted fuel economy figures to an outstanding 34.9 and 34.5mpg for the manual and automatic models, respectively. Performance is also enhanced, with the 0 to 62mph time dropping from 10.8 to 10.2 seconds (manual) and from 13.1 to 12.2 seconds (automatic).


2007 HONDA CR-V

SPECIFICATIONS AND PRICING ESTIMATES



SE grades



· Body-coloured bumpers and trim

· 17-inch wheels

· Chrome handles and garnish

· Driver / passenger / side and curtain airbags with rollover sensor

· Vehicle Stability Assist / Trailer Stability Assist / ABS / Electronic Brake Assist

· Tilt and telescopic steering

· Front and rear electric windows

· Heated door mirrors with indicator

· Driver information system

· CD stereo with steering wheel controls

· Aux / iPod socket

· Air conditioning





ES grades

As above, plus:



· 17-inch alloy wheels

· Privacy glass

· Front and rear parking sensors with audible and visual warning

· Leather steering wheel and gear shifter

· Front fog lights

· Independent dual zone climate control

· Power-folding door mirror

· Headlight washers



Option on ES grade: DVD navigation with Bluetooth Hands Free Telephone (HFT) and rear parking camera (combined option).





EX grades

As above, plus:



· 18-inch alloy wheels

· Leather upholstery

· Heated front seats

· 8-way electric driver’s seat with lumbar support

· DVD satellite navigation with Bluetooth Hands Free Telephone (HFT) and rear parking camera

· Premium stereo system with subwoofer

· Panoramic glass roof



Option on EX grade: Adaptive Cruise Control with Collision Mitigation Braking System, HID lights and Active Front light System (one combined option).



All grades and options are available with the 2.0-litre petrol engine (man or optional auto) or 2.2-litre i-CTDi diesel.



Prices will range from £19,000 to £25,000 and the full official list will be announced in November.

[tractorboy]

great info...prices at last !...28,000 EUR to 37,000 EUR then....hmmm...thats about in the right range...for me this car is up against the LR2 or the VW Touran as our new family transport and there I'm looking at about 35,000 for the top VW model (with options-sat nav etc) and still unknown for the LR2.
I will be able to check all 3 out at the paris motor show this weekend...looking forward to it :D

[soccer_sta_86]

how come the mirrrors dont have the signal turn on them?? y dont the crv comes witha a v6? y didnt it come with a hp boost ( not 10 crappy HP) , Y is there no diesel engines , Y is there 2 finny looking grilles( the ex model doesnt look tht bad), the trunk door, y is tht it has 2 b lifted up? istead of the way it was, saving space/??, y is the shifter right in the middle not where it used to be?

seriosuly, i like the 07 element much better thn the crv

[AoS]

I will be able to check all 3 out at the paris motor show this weekend...looking forward to it :D
Don't forget to bring us back some nice pictures 8) :wink:

[tractorboy]

Don't forget to bring us back some nice pictures 8) :wink:

watch this space...I shall go as soon as work allows me some free time !
you interested in a pic of anything in particular :?:...strictly crv related of course :!:

[AoS]

watch this space...I shall go as soon as work allows me some free time !
you interested in a pic of anything in particular :?:...strictly crv related of course :!:
Cargo space, glass roof and if you could check if it is a temporary spare like it is on the US model :?:

Cheers :wink:

[AoS]

Some more pictures of the Euro CR-V in Paris: http://world.honda.com/Paris2006/CR-V/livephoto/index.html#16

Notice the glass roof and different handbrake position.

[Dragonfly]

Now THAT'S something I wouldn't mind spending a few sawbucks extra for.

http://world.honda.com/Paris2006/CR-V/livephoto/images/15.jpg

[AoS]

Some more info about the Euro CR-V: http://www.hondaeu-news.com/en/models/index.pmode/modul|detail|6|629,DEFAULT|21|text|1/index.pmode

[etc]

wow that was a lot of reading - thanks AoS :D

[g1smo]

hi all can anyone help?

what is the overall width inc mirrors? as no good if it wont go it the garage.

cheers

[AoS]

hi all can anyone help?

what is the overall width inc mirrors? as no good if it wont go it the garage.

cheers
It's in the previous link ... :wink:

Overall width mm 1820 (2091 incl. door mirrors)

[AoS]

First test drive: http://www.channel4.com/4car/rt/honda/cr-v/1122/

[AoS]

Prices for the 2007 CR-V in Germany: http://www.honda.de/specials/car/crv_06/dsl/download.pdf

Take a fully equiped (Navi, CMBS, AFS, ACC) diesel CR-V and you end up with a 41K€ bill. :shock:

For our NA friends ... that's 53K USD :!: Twice the price of your 4WD EX-L :roll:

[Brodick]

It isn't quite double the price considering the additonal kit in the European models you haveincluded kit that the Americans may not be able to get + you are taking he diesel price which will be an additional 2000 euros Approx (infact the UK models will have even more kit -probably more money though) will need to see if I can find UK prices they are meant to be realesed this month.

[zobeon]

Here in Norway I have to pay around 59 000 usd. for my cr-v. It comes as elegance with sun & light upgrade. Norway has the highest prices on cars in europe though... For example, an executive model will cost approx 10 000 usd more than the elegance. So the total price for a brand new cr-v executive will be approx 70k usd!! :?

[mrtn]

Norway has the highest prices on cars in europe though...

Denmark should be even more expensive.

[AoS]

Here in Norway I have to pay around 59 000 usd. for my cr-v. It comes as elegance with sun & light upgrade. Norway has the highest prices on cars in europe though... For example, an executive model will cost approx 10 000 usd more than the elegance. So the total price for a brand new cr-v executive will be approx 70k usd!! :?
Congratulations for your purchase ... I think you will be the first owner of a Euro CR-V here 8)

Which engine did you choose? When should it be delivered?

[zobeon]

I chosed the Elegance S&L with the 2.0 litre 150ps engine. The diesel is much more expensive. I'll think it will start off at 65 000 or something.

I caught a great deal with my local dealer. They are receiving three cars in the middle of desember. I believe they are using one as a test car and the other one on leasing to a company. The third one is mine :D

I'll post some pics and info when I receive the beauty :wink:

[AoS]

I'll post some pics and info when I receive the beauty :wink:
I hope so 8)

Apparently, it won't be released in Switzerland before mid January ... prices are not known either :?:

I guess they still have a few 2006 models to get rid off :roll:

[Brodick]

I Believe launch date in the UK is 1st January 2007
Prices should be released within next week or so :)

[AoS]

I Believe launch date in the UK is 1st January 2007
Prices should be released within next week or so :)
Here they are: http://www.hondauk-media.co.uk/protected/releases/2006/51777-1-hon.htm :wink:

[Brodick]

I Believe launch date in the UK is 1st January 2007
Prices should be released within next week or so :)
Here they are: http://www.hondauk-media.co.uk/protected/releases/2006/51777-1-hon.htm :wink:

Thanks AOS But I did already find and post the UK prices
still need the Full specs though

www.hondasuv.com/stg/viewtopic.php?t=20332

[AoS]

For those who are interested ... here are the prices for the 2007 in Switzerland (german version only): http://www.honda.ch//newsfiles/001/Preise%20und%20Sonderausstattungen.pdf

I did test a 2.2 i-CTDI Elegance version the other day for about 1/2 hour ... it is a nice evolution compared to the current/old model but not really a revolution.

After reading the comments from our US friends, I was expecting the car to be a little quieter and there is still some road noise, wind noise (coming from the side mirrors ... btw they look much bigger than the ones on the US model) and engine noise (I think the Accord i-CTDI is still better on that point).

The point I really like in the new model is the driving position 8)

[davegibson99]

Although i haven't driven one yet I can now at least say that I have seen one in the flesh! - An EX top of the range with the Advanced safety packwhich includes ACC CMBS - AFS - HID's - this one also had front and rear Aero bumpers and rear tailgate spoiler plus the 19' Blaze alloys - In black with black leather a Ctdi - i was told this one on the road would be £29500! - I have to say that it looked superb but somehow fealt alot bigger than the outgoing model but i may be mistaken - The salesman did say that there were a number of differences between the Uk and US models many unseen but some seen too - I was impressed with the finish quality (I drive a 320 BMW right now) - I will be intrigued to drive it and will listen out for road noise but my experience of the previous model CRV (I had a 2002 model) was that there was quite noticeable wind noise especially above 70mph - I am interested in how well the deisel puls and performs overall compared with the old one or are they very similar?

[niitaka]

TODAY HAS BEEN THE DAY - THE TEST DRIVE DAY

I HAVE DRIVEN A RED ONE. WHERE?
IN BARCELONA COAST, SPAIN.

ENGINE: 2.0 I-VTEC FULL EQUIPE - INNOVA.

IN SPAIN, THE FULL VERSION IS CALLED "INNOVA"
CMBS, ACC, AFS, SUN ROOF, NAV SYSTEM,...
PRICE: ALL TAX PAID, WITH METALIC PAINT, 37.850 €

http://www.hondauk-media.co.uk/protected/releases/2006/51777-1-hon-.jpg
IT REMIND ME THE FIRST GEN, NOT THE SECOND GEN

CR-V ´07 IS A SUV (1ST GEN) NOT A 4X4 (2ND GEN)

ACC IT´S INCREDIBLE[/img]

[AoS]

Anybody else noticed the wind noise coming from the side mirrors when driving at highway speed :?:

I testdrove another one today (2.0 i-VTEC this time) and I had the same wind noise coming from the mirrors. :roll: Strange because the rest is pretty quiet ... something wrong with the first units coming out of the factory or just a feature of those huge side mirrors?