Honda CR-V

October 15, 2001 – Honda's all new CR-V makes its world debut at this month’s Tokyo Motor Show. The second generation CR-V employs Honda’s global Compact Car Platform whose clever packaging permits greater interior length and height within a body of about the same size as before: length and width are slightly increased, height and wheelbase are identical.

Honda has also improved the CR-V’s popular two-way tailgate. It still has a separate upper glass hatch that allows small items to be quickly popped into the back of the car for maximum convenience, but this now forms part of the lower side-hinged tailgate, rather than being separate from it. It means that the glass hatch no longer needs to be opened first in order to open the tailgate.

The CR-V has always been agile and wieldy, both on and off the road. The new model uses a development of Honda’s compact and technically efficient toe control link MacPherson strut front suspension and the reactive link double wishbone rear suspension systems. The result is a chassis offering passenger car like comfort and stability, nimble handling and accomplished "grass and gravel" performance. A tight turning circle of 10.4 m, the high seating position and good all-round visibility also make the CR-V ideal in the urban environment.

Convenience features abound, and the innovative waterproof storage container positioned beneath the load floor, plus its lid that doubles as a picnic table continue in the new CR-V. The table is now taller and easier to use while the top has a larger surface area.

The cabin matches versatility with comfort and as well as their sliding feature, the rear seats can be reclined to a maximum 45 degrees. Together with fully reclining front seats, it means the interior can be converted into a sleeping area.

Launched in Japan in late 1995, the original Honda CR-V helped pioneer the idea of the comfortable "on road" Sports Utility Vehicle. Here was a car that was stylish and fun, and as happy on the road as it was on sand and gravel. It brought a new refinement to the class – and it was practical and affordable too. So successful was the idea that it sold a million and spawned imitators far and wide.

Following its introduction to Europe in 1997, the CR-V has established itself as the top-selling petrol engine Sports Utility vehicle in the region. Like its predecessor, the new CR-V will be built in Japan and the UK.

	Honda CR-V to debut at Tokyo Motor Show
	Click for larger images	October 15, 2001 – Honda's all new CR-V makes its world debut at this month’s Tokyo Motor Show. The second generation CR-V employs Honda’s global Compact Car Platform whose clever packaging permits greater interior length and height within a body of about the same size as before: length and width are slightly increased, height and wheelbase are identical. Honda has also improved the CR-V’s popular two-way tailgate. It still has a separate upper glass hatch that allows small items to be quickly popped into the back of the car for maximum convenience, but this now forms part of the lower side-hinged tailgate, rather than being separate from it. It means that the glass hatch no longer needs to be opened first in order to open the tailgate. The CR-V has always been agile and wieldy, both on and off the road. The new model uses a development of Honda’s compact and technically efficient toe control link MacPherson strut front suspension and the reactive link double wishbone rear suspension systems. The result is a chassis offering passenger car like comfort and stability, nimble handling and accomplished "grass and gravel" performance. A tight turning circle of 10.4 m, the high seating position and good all-round visibility also make the CR-V ideal in the urban environment. Convenience features abound, and the innovative waterproof storage container positioned beneath the load floor, plus its lid that doubles as a picnic table continue in the new CR-V. The table is now taller and easier to use while the top has a larger surface area. The cabin matches versatility with comfort and as well as their sliding feature, the rear seats can be reclined to a maximum 45 degrees. Together with fully reclining front seats, it means the interior can be converted into a sleeping area. Launched in Japan in late 1995, the original Honda CR-V helped pioneer the idea of the comfortable "on road" Sports Utility Vehicle. Here was a car that was stylish and fun, and as happy on the road as it was on sand and gravel. It brought a new refinement to the class – and it was practical and affordable too. So successful was the idea that it sold a million and spawned imitators far and wide. Following its introduction to Europe in 1997, the CR-V has established itself as the top-selling petrol engine Sports Utility vehicle in the region. Like its predecessor, the new CR-V will be built in Japan and the UK.	.