2007 Honda CR-V [Merged]

**AG4** · April 11th, 2006 12:55 AM

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**nugundam93** · April 11th, 2006 01:00 AM

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**AG4** · April 11th, 2006 01:17 AM

I think its better to wait till they take off the camo, before we judge its styling.

**Hudahelru** · April 27th, 2006 09:44 PM

Enough of the photochop 2007 CR-Vs. This is a photo of the real thing spied during testing in Australia. To keep up with the RAV4, the new CR-V grew in size and now incorporates a real (and much comfy) third row. Also, the tailgate now swings from the top instead of from the side.

**AG4** · April 27th, 2006 09:51 PM

Here's a bigger brighter photo...

It will be powered by a stronger 2.4 liter engine, its expected to produce 170hp.

Honda introduced its Acura RDX at the New York Auto Show earlier this month. Still under wraps, however, is the sister vehicle, the Honda CR-V, which will be built on the same platform. Now this latest spy shot captures a prototype CR-V closely following a prototype Acura RDX as they both undergo testing inAustralia.

The overall size and shape of the two vehicles is quite similar, but there are numerous differences. Disguise on the side of the CR-V make it look to have side windows similar in shape to the RDX, but a closer look reveals that the side windows of the CR-V curve downward towards the rear, giving the windows a profile shape quite different from the RDX. Also note that the CR-V continues to have its taillights mounted vertically, running up the pillar on either side of the rear window, while the RDX has more traditional horizontal lights mounted across the tail just below the rear window.

One big difference from prior CR-V is that the spare tire is no longer mounted outside on the tail. This has allowed the new CR-V to have a true hatchback design instead of using a horizontal-swinging door. The prototype CR-V also has just one exhaust pipe at the tail, instead of the dual pipes of the RDX. The CR-V is expected to continue using a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, but with the output upped slightly to 170 hp. It will not offer the turbocharged engine found in the RDX.

Inside the CR-V will continue to have two rows of seats, with a capacity of five people. It will be slightly shorter and lower than before, but a bit wider. The Honda CR-V is expected to be introduced in September as a 2007 model.

-Hidden Image