First Pics-New CR-V facelift

sidindica · 2nd November 2009, 16:07

Changes:

New front grill
new design alloy wheels
new rear bumper
new look audio system

Features added:

cruise control
USB port (located above the glove box inside the "silver" cover
side air bags
curtain airbags

Price increase by Rs. 50,000, models now available on order.

2.4 4WD M/T
2.4 4WD A/T (pictured)
2.0 2WD M/T not confirmed, ask your dealer for that
no change in specifications and other features.

clevermax · 2nd November 2009, 16:10

The facelift doesn't seem to provide the car with better looks. In fact the changes are hard to notice.. May be it's because there are very few CR-Vs around, so it is difficult to remember it's actual shape!

sidindica · 2nd November 2009, 16:16

This is the old CR-V

clevermax · 2nd November 2009, 16:20

Oh yes. Now I could figure out some changes after looking at both the images like in a 'spot the differences' game. They aren't so visible.

McLaren Rulez · 2nd November 2009, 16:23

Not many cosmetic changes but adding extra airbags is a welcome move.

amtak · 2nd November 2009, 16:27

All this for 50K hike?

1-Testosterone · 2nd November 2009, 16:47

The biggest grudges with CRV as of now are:

1. 5 Seater
2. Petrol
3. Lack equipment including Safety features like ESP/TC (although welcome addition of airbags)

IMO, when one spends close to 25 Lacs, he should best of all worlds at least in this soft roader category. One thing is clear, as strong as Honda badge is, with best ride quality and handling package, at this price there will be no takers for CRV just because it's priced way too high and it's drinks a lot of petrol, is 5 seater and doesn't offer a lot of equipment at this price.

Also I assume whenever TIGUAN comes in, CRV won't be able to match it in (technology, gearbox, equipment and safety) Petrol or Diesel version except for the reliability. TIGUAN will indeed set a new standard in it's class, like Superb did. Why Honda is not considering Diesel CRV - Only god knows!

MAS · 2nd November 2009, 17:06

Too little too late!!

I honestly do not see a difference in the design which would make people shell out 25 Lakhs + 50K for this new car. I prefer the older version of the front grill to the newer one, but the new front bumper is better than the older one.

Honda should
a. Revisit the price of CR-V and price it cheaper and sell it around 18 Lakhs.
b. Launch the Diesel CR-V and price it competitively.

But, as we all know the crazy pricing policy of Honda, Diesel CRV would be priced 30 Lakhs +.

Ramsagar · 2nd November 2009, 17:10

Sid: when is it expected to release.2010?
For all these minor changes HONDA is charging 50K premium from the customers.

jigbarai · 2nd November 2009, 17:11

50k increase in the current price is not too much, IMO, for all those airbags and cruise control (ignoring the cosmetics).

I hope the current gen CRV AT prices do fall a little after this 'facelift' is out. Would be a good used car option down the line

sidindica · 2nd November 2009, 17:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramsagar

Sid: when is it expected to release.2010?
For all these minor changes HONDA is charging 50K premium from the customers.

It has already been released but no "official launch" will take place. The black car pictured has been delivered by the time I am writing this. Customers may have booked these cars about 2 months back.

jaisha8 · 2nd November 2009, 17:19

Atleast the old CRV looks more elegant than the new one.

GTO · 2nd November 2009, 19:35

Quote:

Price increase by Rs. 50,000, models now available on order.

Huh? Since '09, the CRV has touched like 27 lakhs OTR Mumbai. I'd have expected a price correction there, its never going to be a serious player at this price.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1-Testosterone

The biggest grudges with CRV as of now are:

Actually, the target market wants exactly this. A soft petrol car to drive primarily within the city. A favorite with yuppies & women.

But yes, a diesel + better price can change its fortunes (pun intended

).

jesal · 2nd November 2009, 19:50

the crv is now for 30 laks plus and comp. reg. is 31 laks, so with this more 50k added. stupid honda is doing too much drugs now i feel.

rr_zen · 2nd November 2009, 19:50

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Originally Posted by clevermax

Oh yes. Now I could figure out some changes after looking at both the images like in a 'spot the differences' game. They aren't so visible.

+1 to that. The cosmetic changes are rather subtle to make out. The addition of extra airbags is definitely a move in the right direction. But, does all this warrant a price hike of 50k to an already expensive car ?

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sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	First Pics-New CR-V facelift Changes: New front grill new design alloy wheels new rear bumper new look audio system Features added: cruise control USB port (located above the glove box inside the "silver" cover side air bags curtain airbags Price increase by Rs. 50,000, models now available on order. 2.4 4WD M/T 2.4 4WD A/T (pictured) 2.0 2WD M/T not confirmed, ask your dealer for that no change in specifications and other features. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by sidindica : 2nd November 2009 at 16:09.
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clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,086 Thanked: 2,640 Times View My Garage	The facelift doesn't seem to provide the car with better looks. In fact the changes are hard to notice.. May be it's because there are very few CR-Vs around, so it is difficult to remember it's actual shape!
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sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	This is the old CR-V Attached Thumbnails
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2nd November 2009, 16:20	#4
clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,086 Thanked: 2,640 Times View My Garage	Oh yes. Now I could figure out some changes after looking at both the images like in a 'spot the differences' game. They aren't so visible.
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McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,390 Thanked: 5,101 Times	Not many cosmetic changes but adding extra airbags is a welcome move.
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amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,915 Thanked: 899 Times View My Garage	All this for 50K hike?
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2nd November 2009, 16:47	#7
1-Testosterone BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Amritsar Posts: 388 Thanked: 43 Times View My Garage	The biggest grudges with CRV as of now are: 1. 5 Seater 2. Petrol 3. Lack equipment including Safety features like ESP/TC (although welcome addition of airbags) IMO, when one spends close to 25 Lacs, he should best of all worlds at least in this soft roader category. One thing is clear, as strong as Honda badge is, with best ride quality and handling package, at this price there will be no takers for CRV just because it's priced way too high and it's drinks a lot of petrol, is 5 seater and doesn't offer a lot of equipment at this price. Also I assume whenever TIGUAN comes in, CRV won't be able to match it in (technology, gearbox, equipment and safety) Petrol or Diesel version except for the reliability. TIGUAN will indeed set a new standard in it's class, like Superb did. Why Honda is not considering Diesel CRV - Only god knows! Last edited by 1-Testosterone : 2nd November 2009 at 16:51.
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2nd November 2009, 17:06	#8
MAS Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,940 Thanked: 1,614 Times	Too little too late!! I honestly do not see a difference in the design which would make people shell out 25 Lakhs + 50K for this new car. I prefer the older version of the front grill to the newer one, but the new front bumper is better than the older one. Honda should a. Revisit the price of CR-V and price it cheaper and sell it around 18 Lakhs. b. Launch the Diesel CR-V and price it competitively. But, as we all know the crazy pricing policy of Honda, Diesel CRV would be priced 30 Lakhs +.
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2nd November 2009, 17:10	#9
Ramsagar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BLR_Nellore(AP) Posts: 1,396 Thanked: 252 Times View My Garage	Sid: when is it expected to release.2010? For all these minor changes HONDA is charging 50K premium from the customers.
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2nd November 2009, 17:11	#10
jigbarai BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 554 Thanked: 29 Times	50k increase in the current price is not too much, IMO, for all those airbags and cruise control (ignoring the cosmetics). I hope the current gen CRV AT prices do fall a little after this 'facelift' is out. Would be a good used car option down the line
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jaisha8 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Trichur, Kerala Posts: 386 Thanked: 201 Times View My Garage	Atleast the old CRV looks more elegant than the new one.
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2nd November 2009, 19:50	#14
jesal BANNED Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	the crv is now for 30 laks plus and comp. reg. is 31 laks, so with this more 50k added. stupid honda is doing too much drugs now i feel.
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