Occurrence Honda CRV in the European market in 1998 could seem unexpected only at first sight. Known for the motorcycles and cars with sports lines the company was tried on some years to the market of off-road cars. “Investigation” has been made c by the help licence Honda Passport (it lsuzu Amigo and Оре1 Frontera), an in 1996 in the Japanese market has appeared already own Honda CRV. And, despite the fact that what many do not find in Honda CRV anything especial, popularity of this car in the market of second-hand cars is great enough.

The engine

On the European version were installed 2-litre petrol the “four” which part was equipped with system of change of phases of gas distribution VTEC. B 1999 together c car restyling has appeared and more power to the motor c the increased compression ratio, power has increased c 128 to 147 h.p. the Basic advantages of engines c system VTEC, installed on Honda CRV, consist in the best fuel efficiency and big flexibility, a not in sports character as it is made on R-versions Honda Civic and Honda Accord. Motors traditionally for Honda efforts to the owners do not deliver and possess an enviable resource. Together c oil it is necessary to change oil, fuel and air filters, an all THAT c visual inspection and the control of systems of the car will manage on firm service approximately in 150 euros. To fill in in the engine follows oil with the specification not more low SJ, mineral it is better not to use.

Unlike other cars adapted for driving on impassability, CV-R, at the expense of features of a design of a platform, has a flat floor, as at cars of multiple-purpose appointment that allows to change positions of seats. In the car the person and luggage is enough place for five adults. The rear row of seats is displayed in such a manner that at an open rear door “arbour” is formed.

Technical Data
Complete set ES; LS
The country Japan
Class an off-road car
Year of the beginning of release 1998
Year of the termination of release 2002
Mark of fuel gasoline 95
The maximum speed (km/h) 177
Dispersal to 100 km/h () 10.5
Drive gear type constant on all wheels
Front suspension type the triangular cross-section lever, screw springs, the cross-section stabilizer, absorbers
Rear suspension type the triangular cross-section lever, screw springs, the cross-section stabilizer, absorbers
Front brakes the disk ventilated
Rear brakes drum-type
BODY
Body number RD1; RD2
Body type an off-road car
Quantity of doors 5
Quantity of places 5
Length (mm) 4520
Width (mm) 1750
Height (mm) 1710
Wheelbase (mm) 2620
Track of wheels in front of (mm) 1540
Track of wheels behind (mm) 1540
Ground clearance (mm) 200
The equipped weight of the car (kg) 1490
Full fully loaded mass (kg) 1900
Volume of a luggage compartment of maks./minute () 445/670
The size of tyres 205/70 R 15
Volume of a fuel tank () 58
THE ENGINE
Power (h.p.) 147
Engine volume (cubic sm) 1973
Power (ob./minute) 5500
Twisting moment (Nanometer) 182
Fuel consumption, l on 100 km (a city cycle) 11.9
Fuel consumption, l on 100 km (a country cycle) 8.4
Fuel consumption, l on 100 km (the commixed cycle) 9.7
Twisting moment (ob./mines) 4200
Valves on the cylinder 4
Engine configuration in front, cross-section
The feed system the distributed injection of fuel
Engine L4 type
Engine number B20B
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