Rumour: Honda CR-V launch on October 9, 2018

According to a media report, Honda is likely to launch the new CR-V on October 9, 2018. 

The new CR-V is larger than its predecessor and has a third row of seats. In terms of styling, the SUV comes with a chrome grille flanked by LED headlights with integrated L-shaped LED DRLs and a dual-tone front bumper with a pair of LED fog lamps. At the rear, the new CR-V gets L-shaped tail lights and a dual-tone bumper with integrated reflectors. 

On the inside, the CR-V gets a redesigned dashboard with a touchscreen infotainment system and a digital instrument cluster along with a 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel. As mentioned earlier, the car will come with a third row of seats.

In India, the CR-V is expected to be powered by a 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine mated to a 9-speed automatic with paddle shifters. The car is also expected to come with a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol unit mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The petrol version is not expected to get paddle shifters. 

While the diesel engine puts out 120 BHP and 300 Nm of torque, the petrol makes 154 BHP and 189 Nm of torque. All-wheel drive is likely to be offered in the diesel version.

Source: Autocar India