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At the Paris Motor Show celebrates the European version of the fourth-generation CR-V had its premiere. We are already showing the first pictures of the new 2013 Honda CR-V.


With more than five million copies sold in approximately 160 countries, include the Honda CR-V SUV of the most successful worldwide. The first generation CR-V was introduced in 1995,  in November, then in November is the start of the fourth generation of the Honda CR-V.

Even at first sight you can see again the new Honda CR-V. Compared to its predecessor, it looks even more bullish, is among the dimensions, but even a trace shrunk (5 mm shorter and 30 mm lower than the 3rd generation).


Nevertheless, the new 2013 Honda CRV offers more space inside for passengers and luggage. The boot capacity now holds 589 liters and is therefore greater than 147 liters in the previous model. With only a single handle can fold the rear seats thanks to the "Easy-Fold-down" system, allowing up to 1669 liters of storage space.

Besides the design has also done a lot in the art. First and foremost, a new all-wheel drive provides better traction and is 17 percent lighter than the hydraulically-controlled all-wheel system of the previous model.

A revised range of engines and improved aerodynamics provide a more economical progress in the new Honda CR-V. At the start of the CR-V comes with the 2.0 liter i-VTEC gasoline engine that now delivers 155 hp instead of 150 hp and the 2.2 liter i-DTEC, which comes to an output of 150 hp.

Both engines are available with manual, also available as an automatic circuit. When diesel was the CO2 emissions of 171 to 149 g / km will be reduced, the gasoline engine comes to 173 instead of 192 g / km.


Standard models are equipped with a manual transmission with a start / stop system, an ECON mode and Eco Assist are on all models here.

For the new CR-V, there will be plenty of assistance systems, including lane departure warning are the "LKAS" adaptive cruise control "ACC" and the collision warning system "CMBS" will be available.

Will celebrate its European premiere of the New Honda CR-V at the Paris Motor Show, the trade will be the fourth-generation Japanese SUVs then in November 2012.

Honda S2000 CR - convertible, 2doors, 2seater, rear wheel drive.
Honda S2000 CR Specifications.

Engine of Honda S2000 CR :
Displacement - 2157 cc
Valve – 16 Valve
Type – DOHC, 4 cylinder in-line
System - VTEC, Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle Systemm, Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Engine Block – Alluminium-Alloy
Compression Ratio - 11.1:1
Position -
Alignment -
Bore x Stroke – 87 x 97 mm
Max Torque - 162 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm
Max Power – 237 hp @ 7800 rpm
Redline - 8000 rpm
Emission – CARB Emissions Rating : LEV-2

Acceleration of Honda S2000 CR :
0-100 km/h –
Top Speed –

Fuel of Honda S2000 CR :
Fuel Consumption – 18 / 25 / 21
Crankcase - 5.9 qt
Coolant System – 8 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity – 13.2 gal
Fuel Type – Premium Unleaded

Electric System of Honda S2000 CR :
Power Outlet – 12 Volt

Transmission of Honda S2000 CR :
6 Speed Manual
Gear Ratios
1st - 3.133
2nd - 2.045
3rd - 1.481 -
4th - 1.161
5th - 0.943
6th - 0.763
Reverse - 2.800
Final Drive - 4.100
Secondary Gear Reduction - 1.208

Steering of Honda S2000 CR:
Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock - 2.43
Steering Ratio - 13.9 : 1
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb – 35.4 ft

Suspension of Honda S2000 CR:
Front - Independent Double Wishbone Suspension with Coil Springs, stablizer, 28.6"
Rear – Independent Double Wishbone Suspension with Coil Springs, stabilzer, 26.5"

Brake of Honda S2000 CR:
Front – Ventilated Disc, 11.8"/300 mm
Rear – Disc, 11.1" / 282 mm

Body of Honda S2000 CR:
High X-Bone Monocoque Frame
Rear Body Brace

Safety / Security Features of Honda S2000 CR:
Emergency Trunk Release
Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Brake Assist
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA)
Side-Impact Door Beams
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Drivers and Passengers Seat Belt Reminder
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
Power Door Locks

Dimension of Honda S2000 CR:
Length - 4117 mm (162.1")
Width - 1496 mm (68.9")
Height - 1288 mm (50.7")
Wheelbase – 2400 mm (94.5”)
Track (Front/Rear) - 1471 mm (57.9")/ 1509 mm (59.4")
Ground Clearance -
Kerb Weight – 1254 kg (2765 lbs ) without hardtop / 1276 kg (2813 lbs) with hardtop / 1295 kg (2855 lbs) with audio and AC
Weight Distribution – 49%Front, 51 %Rear
Wheels – Gray Lightweight Alloy Wheels Front 17x7.0, Rear 17x8.5
Tyre - Bridgestone Potenza RE070 Tires Front 215/45 R17 87W, Rear 255/40 R17 94W
Headroom - 879 mm (34.6")
Shoulder room - 1288 mm (50.7")
leg room - 1125 mm (44.3")
Hiproom - 1265 mm (49.8")
Passenger Volume – 45.1 cu.ft.
Cargo Volume – 5.0 cu.ft.

Interior of Honda S2000 CR :
AC – (available with audio) with Air-Filtration System
Cupholder – 2
Pocket – Center-Floor Tunnel Net-Pocket
1st row seat – Drivers Seat with 4-Way Manual Adjustment, Deep-Bolstered Sport Seats with Yellow/Black Fabric colored, Center Console Storage Compartment with Lock
2nd row seat –
Window – Power Window
Audio – (available with AC) AM/FM/CD Audio System with 8 Speakers including 4 Integrated Roll Bar Speakers, Remote-Operated Audio Controls
Bluetooth –
Tilt / Telescoping Steering –
On Board Computer –
Instrument – Maintenance Minder System, Digital Instrument Panel with Clock, Tachometer with Peak-Power Indicator , Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters, Exterior Temperature Indicator, Fuel and Coolant Temperature Indicators, Low-Oil Pressure and Low-Fuel Indicators
Steering Wheel – Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Light – Map Lights

Exterior of Honda S2000 CR :
Antenna –
Glass – Rear window defroster
Headlight – High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlights
Foglight –
Rear Light – Combination LED Brakelights
Wiper - 2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Door Mirror - Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors
Door Handle –
Bumper – Impact-Absorbing Body-Colored Bumpers

Others of Honda S2000 CR :
Engine Start Button
Floor Mats
Aero Wind Screen (Rear Wind Deflector)
Integrated Roll Bars
Textured Aluminum Pedals
Aluminum Shift Knob
Short-Throw Direct Shift Linkage
Cruise Control
Dual Spiral Horn
Aluminum Hood
Dual-Outlet Exhaust
Removable Hardtop
Body-Colored Roll Bar Cowlings
Rear Wing Spoiler
Front Underbody Spoiler
Remote Entry System with Trunk Release
Torque-Sensing Limited-Slip Differential

Options of Honda S2000 CR :
AC and Audio Options
AC with Air-Filtration System and Audio
AM/FM/CD Audio System with 8 Speakers including 4 Integrated Roll-Bar Speakers

Accessories of Honda S2000 CR :
XM® Satellite Radio
8 Disc CD Charger
Security System
Side Strakes
Front Under Body Spoiler
Trunk Spoiler
Wing Spoiler
Wheel Locks
Vehicle Dust Cover
Hardtop Cover
Hardtop Stand
Hardtop
Cargo Net
Seatback organizer
Titanium Shift Knob

September 2014 was American Honda’s lowest-volume CR-Z sales month since December 2012.

248 CR-Zs were sold last month even as Honda dealers sat on sufficient inventory, at least by the standard of the CR-Z’s low desirability quotient, to sell more. According to Automotive News, Honda had a 79-day supply of CR-Zs at the beginning of the month, and of the 963 new CR-Zs Cars.com is currently showing in its database, the vast majority were in stock during the month of September.

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• U.S. Vehicle Sales Rankings By Model - September 2014 YTD
• U.S. Car Sales Rankings By Model - September 2014 YTD

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Through the first eight months of 2014, Honda was selling 337 CR-Zs per month. Honda sold 4550 CR-Zs in 2013, equal to 379 per month. Monthly volume peaked at 1819 units in April 2011. After 5249 CR-Zs were sold in the final five months of 2010, annual sales reached 11,330 units in 2011 and then plunged to 63% to 4192 units in 2012. 2013’s recovery, at less than 9%, was moderate.


We’ve known for years that the CR-Z was not a CRX successor, but success could theoretically still have been located in some dark corner of the American car market if consumers had been convinced that the CR-Z represented something no other automaker offers. It’s an efficient two-seater with oddball styling, a desirable Honda badge, and some joy in its chassis.

Unfortunately, the CR-Z isn’t really all that efficient, with EPA numbers of less than 40 mpg on the highway. Manual-transmission CR-Zs are rated at just 31 mpg in the city.

In its record-setting month of April 2011, the CR-Z accounted for 2.6% of Honda passenger car sales, a figure which fell to 0.4% in September 2014, when sales were 86% down from that peak performance. Year-over-year, September sales were down 6%, a decline of 16 units as the overall auto industry grew 9%, as Honda brand passenger car sales jumped 17%, as Honda sold 1095 Accord Hybrids.

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• Historical Monthly & Yearly Honda CR-Z Sales Figures
• Top 20 Worst-Selling Vehicles In America - September 2014
• 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Driven Review

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As for CR-Z alternatives, it’s difficult to know where to start, as there are no absolutely direct rivals. Fiat 500 sales jumped 29% to 2737 units in September. The Hyundai Veloster was up 22% to 2777 sales. Mini’s five-pronged Cooper range was down 42% to 2116 units. Scion tC sales fell 15% to 1404. Total Volkswagen Beetle volume was down 49% to 1821 units.

As for cars which sold in CR-Z-like numbers last month, that list includes the Porsche Boxster (275), Hyundai Equus (261), Jaguar XF (258), Porsche Cayman (245), the Nissan Cube (238), and Honda’s own Insight (240).

Ah yes, the Insight. We’ve already discussed its demise. As much as the CR-Z wasn’t as well executed as enthusiasts would have wanted, we can hope that Honda won’t force us to write a CR-Z eulogy any time soon. We can hope Honda will give it another shot, not with a supercharger, but with a completely new approach. There’s no need for Honda to give up. We’ve had about enough of the giving up with the dead and gone CRX, Integra, RSX, and Prelude.