2013 Honda CRV caught testing in India

2013 Honda CRV caught testing on India.We have already reported that the Honda CRV has arrived in India on August.Now the first spy pictures have hit the internet.Thanks to the Autocar India.Honda CRV was very famous for its futuristic design and interiors.But after the petrol price hike Honda CRV is selling very few.while the competitors have selling well.

Honda is testing the petrol powered CRV in India now.CRV uses 2.4 L IVTEC engine that is available in India.But these engine get some updates.Honda offers diesel variants for CRV in Europe.but these engines doesn’t work in India.Honda is developing new diesel engine for CRV in India.But it will take time Honda to launch the diesel CRV.Honda CEO has already said that Diesel engine model only in 2014.So we could expect the diesel CRV in 2014 or in 2015.New Honda CRV has two spec for US and Europe.In India we get the European Spec.Styling is more aggressive than ever.Inside also get lot of improvements.Quality and features has improved.We can expect high prices for CRV because its fully imported model.

source:Autocar India

New Honda CRV Arrived at Dealerships

Honda will launch the New CRV next month in India.Honda had already started teasing CRV details in the official site.Now Indian Autos Blog reports that New Honda CRV has started to arrive at Dealerships.Honda CRV is one of the most expensive Model Honda sells in India.Last couple of years petrol powered cars has saw decline in sales.Honda CRV is only available in petrol engine and the sales have declined a Lot.But Honda is confident with the New CRV.But Honda doesn’t offer Diesel engine in the New CRV Also.

 

New Honda CRV is powered by two petrol engine options.2.0 L i-VTEC engine which makes 153 BHP of power and 2.2 L i-VTEC engine which makes 184 BHP of power.Honda offers 6 speed manual transmission and 5 speed Automatic transmission.New CRV also get option of 2 WD and 4 WD.Last generation CRV was very expensive.So Honda decided to bring New CRV by CKD route.We can expect competitive price for the New CRV.In European markets Honda has diesel engine for CRV.Honda must bring diesel engine to India.Then only they can bring volumes for CRV.

source : IAB