General, sporting, and business news for Malta and the surrounding region http://www.timesofmalta.com/ http://www.timesofmalta.com/img/tom_new_logo_small.png http://www.timesofmalta.com/ en Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130517/motoring/versatility-has-never-looked-so-good.470094

Over five million CR-Vs have been sold across the world since its introduction in 1995 and the new, fourth generation builds on the success of its predecessors with even greater quality, practicality and refinement. The model that helped define the compact-SUV sector has been comprehensively redesigned for the European market. Originally launched at the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show, the Honda CR-V was one of the first of the modern generation of ‘soft roaders'. It became a benchmark for this fast growing segment with its practical size and excellent utility. The CR-V was designed primarily for on-road use, but with SUV styling and the quality customers expect from a Honda product. Sales began in Europe in 1997 and the CR-V quickly became a firm favourite with buyers. Production of European specification CR-Vs started at Honda's plant in Swindon, United Kingdom in 2000. For the first time in Europe, the new CR-V will be offered with a choice of both two- and four-wheel drive, while improvements to both the petrol and diesel engines have resulted in a significant reduction in CO2 emissions. While the fourth generation model is instantly recognisable as a member of the CR-V family, it still... ]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 08:58:00 +0200 http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130517/motoring/versatility-has-never-looked-so-good.470094