Australian Magazine Review of the 2005 CR-V

[Supierreman]

http://carpoint.ninemsn.com.au/porta...opDefault.aspx

[Supierreman]

...The old model CR-V experienced almost a half wheel rotation before its ‘real time ‘ four wheel drive system kicked in. Honda says it has cut the engagement time by 50 per cent with the adoption of a one-way ball cam and pilot clutch. Certainly on our test at an off road course the CR-V felt much more surefooted than its predecessor which we drove over the same course.

...The new dual pump four wheel drive system uses a clever one way ball cam and pilot clutch to deliver at least 50 per cent quicker engagement once the system detects any wheel slip. When there is no slip detected the power transfer rearward is zero and up to 40 per cent when loss of traction is experienced. The smooth and responsive engine generates 118kW/ 220Nm as in the previous CR-V.



...Acceleration and hill climbing on loose surfaces was better than we remembered on the previous model. One of the benefits of the CR-V being a Japanese vehicle is that the system is developed for driving on snow. This will no doubt appeal to the lifestyle buyers out there. A slight reduction in the number of turns lock to lock and increased diameter stabilizer bars give the CR-V an improved feel and stability on the road.

Off the road: A criticism of the previous CR-V was that the delay before four wheel drive engaged. We tried the CR-V over the same course as we tested its predecessor in June 2004 and it performed even better with only a loss of traction under very severe conditions. The plentiful ground clearance, wheel articulation, good approach/departure angles and external vision help when you go off the beaten track.

There is a lack of noise insulation when driving on loose. Honda say that the new one way ball cam and pilot clutch make the CR-V a more capable off-roader. Honda Australia Director Lindsay Smalley even went as far as to say the 2005 CR-V now “has balls”. I might not go that far, but it is certainly a much more capable and convincing proposition off road than the previous model.

The 1st pic looks scary! the mudwaters almost reached the grille where the intake opening is located. Capable offroader daw? Hehehe I'm sure it would raise a lot of eyebrows here pero i think the writer meant it as a comparison to the previous model. Sana ginawang full time 4 wheel drive na lang :D


Rediesel,
if you;re reading this check this out: "One of the benefits of the CR-V being a Japanese vehicle is that the system is developed for driving on snow."

[carlocaraddict]

wow! i just hope they will still offer the 8-seater variant coz my parents are waiting for the newer version.

[Rediesel]

Thanks Supierreman,

Tried and tested na up to 8 inch of snow, ok na ok.

[benchph1]

carlo,

packing 8 people in a crv will be like a sardine can :D

sana may pilot dito un ang bagay sa inyo.

[ILuvDetailing]

May nakita akong Honda Pilot sa may Roxas Blvd. mmm....

Bat di ilabas dito ng Honda Phil yung 2.4li CRV?

[Supierreman]

Ok ah may local sighting na ng pilot. di rin masyado maganda yung Pilot.. parang pinalaking Gen1 CR-V yun hehe.

hintayin natin baka maisipan ng HCPI ilagay yung 2.4L ivtec sa 2005 cr-v since available naman na yung engine na yun sa accord :D

[ILuvDetailing]

Ok ah may local sighting na ng pilot. di rin masyado maganda yung Pilot.. parang pinalaking Gen1 CR-V yun hehe.

parang concept car yung design, medyo alanganin.

[yebo]

at least sinabi nila na they were comparing to the previous crv and not against real off roaders.