Honda unveils Euro-spec 2015 CR-V ahead of Paris Motor Show

Japanese automaker, Honda has unveiled the Euro-spec 2015 CR-V ahead of the Paris Motor Show, where the car is set to make its global debut.

While the new CR-V looks largely similar to the old car it gets some cosmetic changes such as restyled front and rear bumpers with chrome fog lamp housings, new fog lights, new front grille and LED headlights and chrome trim on the tail gate.

The 2015 CR-V is powered by a 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder, i-DTEC diesel engine from Honda's Earth Dreams Technology series. This engine produces 158 bhp and 350 Nm of torque and is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Honda claims that it emits a class-leading 130 g/km of CO2, which is 20% better than its predecessor. The two-wheel drive diesel CR-V, available with a manual transmission, will be pwered by the 1.6 litre, 118 bhp i-DTEC diesel engine, which emits 117 g/km of CO2.

More details on the car will be revealed at the Paris Motor Show.