On the market for a new crossover SUV? A few research and online marketplace experts can make an excellent suggestion. Autotrader recently named the 2017 Honda CR-V one whose wheel you ought definitely to get behind. And for our gurus of all things Honda here at Pensacola Honda, the full redesign and re-engineering for this year underwent by 2017 CR-V showed off more than a few reasons why.
Autotrader made special callout for improved styling, an eye-catching exterior, fun drive dynamics, a laudable interior, and myriad standard features. The host of models here at our 5600 Pensacola Boulevard dealership are a veritable showcase of them.
A hard-charging turbocharged engine comes available in a step up to higher trims, foiling a 184-horsepower, inline 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC engine that, even so, has plenty of pushing power thanks to 180 pound-feet of torque. 2017 CR-V also offers a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) to slide seamlessly between gears atop MacPherson strut front and multilink double wishbone rear suspensions for responsive handling. Factor in activating Sport Mode for driving thrills kept stable atop a long 104.7-inch wheelbase, as well as 7.8 inches to 8.2 inches of ground clearance in two-wheel and all-wheel drive models respectively, and it's a blast to tack into rugged, obstacle-ridden terrain.
And you can do it with peace of mind, too. Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control keep all four CR-V wheels firmly planted as the crossover maneuvers with the controlled halts afforded by anti-lock brakes, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, and Hill Start Assist. Honda CR-V EX and higher trims offer available Honda Sensing™ technology, a suite of driver-assist features including a Collision Mitigation Braking System™, Road Departure Mitigation System, Lane Keeping Assist System, and Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow.
2017 Honda CR-V has these to offer and more. Stop by and visit our dealership in Pensacola, FL, and we'll prove it to you with an exciting test drive!
