Honda CR-V is Motor Trend 2018 SUV of The Year
Motor Trend has named Honda CR-V as the 2018 SUV of the year. This is the second time that CR-V has won this accolade by Motor Trend. Motor Trend hails the 2018 Honda CR-V as “supreme example of calm, confident composure that delivers in all categories”.
The Honda CR-V has maintained the reputation of being the top-selling SUV in America over the past 20 years and the 2018 Honda CR-V is keeping the good name intact. In 2015, the Honda CR-V beat the Jeep Cherokee and took home “the 2015 SUV of the Year” title and this year too it has defeated another European contender — the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
The Honda CR-V has defeated 23 tough contenders in an exhaustive evaluation by Motor Trends top 11 editors, writers and tests. It is a worthy winner of the title, here’s why.
Refreshing Design
The 2018 Honda CR-V is bigger and its exterior is more substantial than its predecessors. Its exterior is free from redundant lines and surfaces and relies more on bold graphic elements such as the grille and taillights. This new Honda SUV boats a handsome interior which is spacious, comfortable and loaded with amazing features. The highlights of the interior include a dashboard made from soft-touch materials, a center console, a three-zone instrument cluster and nicely sculpted comfortable seats. The cabin is supremely functional with an infotainment system that is uncomplicated and at the same time intuitive. The interior of this Honda CR-V is more competent and well appointed than its rivals at the Honda dealerships in Texas.
Performance Dynamics
This new Honda SUV is undoubtedly a sorcerer when it comes to engineering and performance dynamics. The 2018 model is longer and taller, but it weights less than it previous models. Two engine options will be available at the Honda Dealerships, both of which comes with a CVT. The CR-V LX is equipped with a 184-hp, 180-lb-ft 2.4-liter engine while the higher trims, the EX, EX-L, and Touring are powered with a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four engine.
This CR-V is not only smoother and quicker than the previous models but is also more fuel efficient. The chassis is smooth and consistent, the cabin is quiet, the handling and steering is steady and responsive, making this CR-V well-suited for both commuting around the city and long road trips. The CVT is very cooperative, gives good throttle response and works very well with the turbocharged engine.
Safety
The 2018 Honda CR-V has scored an impressive five-star safety rating from NHTSA. The safety features include lane keeping assist, active cruise control, and collision prevention. The lane assisting system particularly drew great praise from critiques for being one of the very few SUV’s to ensure lane compliance without needing a white. Along with the common safety features, this Honda has automatic high beams, rear cross traffic alert and a driver attention monitor.
Fuel Economy
The CR-V Touring weighs around 3481 pounds, has a large frontal area and is paired with a turbocharged engine, yet it rates better in fuel efficiency in comparison to its contenders. The CR-V Touring with all-wheel drive delivers class-leading EPA ratings of 27 mpg city and 33 mpg highway. Meanwhile, the front-drive turbocharged CR-V achieves 28 mpg city and 33 mpg highway, according to the EPA ratings.
Bottom Line
The 2018 Honda CR-V is the top performer in its segment and undoubtedly a worthy recipient of the title. This CR-V is not just spacious and good-looking, it has been thoroughly engineered and executed with high-tech equipment, fuel efficiency and storage space. You can book your CR-V with the Texas area Honda dealers without any hesitation.
