Ο κόσμος το έχει τούμπανο και η Honda κρυφό καμάρι. Την ώρα που τα σκίτσα της έκδοσης παραγωγής έχουνε κάνει τον γύρο του internet, η Honda αποφάσισε να δώσει στη δημοσιότητα περισσότερες λεπτομέρειες για το CR-V Concept. Ντεμπούτο θα κάνει στην έκθεση Orange County στη πόλη Anaheim της Καλιφόρνια.
Για μηχανικά μέρη το δελτίο τύπου δεν αναφέρει τίποτα αλλά οι Ιάπωνες μας δηλώνουν ότι το εσωτερικό του είναι ολοκαίνουργιο και είναι πιο ευρύχωρο από αυτό του τωρινού μοντέλου. Η έκδοση παραγωγής του CR-V θα κάνει ντεμπούτο τον Νοέμβριο στην έκθεση του Los Angeles με τις πωλήσεις να ξεκινούν είτε στα τέλη του 2011, είτε στις αρχές του 2012.
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2012 Honda CR-V Concept Makes World Debut
Concept version of upcoming production model reveals dynamic, new look
The 2012 Honda CR-V Concept made its public debut at the Orange County International Auto Show in Anaheim, Calif., today, and introduced the styling direction for the all-new, fourth-generation CR-V. The 2012 CR-V is set to go on sale in the United States by the end of the year and will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November.
“The 2012 CR-V Concept strongly hints at the more dynamic and refined look of the upcoming model,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. “As the best-selling SUV in each of the past four years, the 2012 CR-V promises to build on its highly successful formula with even more style, innovative features and higher fuel economy.”
The CR-V Concept embraces a distinctive and bold styling direction for the top-selling1 SUV in the United States. Compared to the current-generation CR-V, the concept model takes on a more aggressive stance with deeper sculpting of the body lines and a bolder front fascia. The front bumper’s smooth-flowing lines are highlighted by a horizontal three-bar grille and deeply set multi-reflector headlights. The lower front bumper wraps smartly upward to convey SUV capability with a generous approach angle, while the lower front bumper design now integrates more smoothly with the fascia for improved aerodynamics.
The CR-V’s signature vertical rear taillights remain for 2012 with a more three-dimensional style that wraps further into the design of the vehicle. The CR-V Concept’s large 5-spoke machined alloy wheels and bold fender flares emphasize the vehicle’s dynamic presence and capability.
The all-new 2012 CR-V will improve upon the current model in a variety of ways, and will feature a more fuel-efficient engine and reduced body weight. In addition to all-new exterior styling, the 2012 CR-V will have an all-new interior with a more accommodating and spacious design.
Currently in the fifth year of its model cycle, the CR-V continues to sell at a record pace. The 2011 CR-V was among the highest-ranked vehicles in its segment for initial quality in J.D. Power & Associates’ 2011 Initial Quality Study (IQS), where it finished second to the Honda Element in the compact SUV segment. The CR-V is sold globally in more than 160 countries throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. In the U.S., CR-V is manufactured in Ohio at the East Liberty Auto Plant of Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc., using domestic and globally sourced parts. The East Liberty Auto Plant earned a Silver Award for outstanding quality in the recently released J.D. Power 2011 Initial Quality Study. The 2012 CR-V Concept will be at the Orange County International Auto Show from September 22 to 25 in the Honda display.
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