I was wondering the same question and found this:2010 HONDA CR-V BUYING ADVICE * Should you buy a 2009 Honda CR-V or wait for the 2010 Honda CR-V? Honda’s decision not to offer the 2010 CR-V with a diesel engine kills the main reason you might have waited for the 2010 model. That means the 2010 Honda CR-V won’t be substantively different from the 2009, though Honda could treat the 2010 model to minor styling changes. Those would be designed to keep its appearance fresh until the next-generation CR-V launches.2010 HONDA CR-V CHANGES * Styling: Odds are pretty good for a new grille and revisions to the taillamps, plus tweaks to some shapes and textures in the cabin. This would come under the heading of a mid-cycle freshening because the current-generation CR-V bowed for model-year 2007, and the next-generation is due to launch for model-year 2012 or 2013. Honda won’t consider altering the CR-V’s size until then. Nor will it expand seating capacity to more than five. Today’s CR-V is actually one of the smaller crossovers in the compact-SUV class. But smart design gives it generous interior space for people and packages. Honda’s styling philosophy is egalitarian, so close inspection is required to identify CR-V’s three trim levels. Just over half of CR-V buyers choose the midline EX version, which is visually distinguished from the base LX model by alloy wheels instead of wheel covers and by darkened side glass on the rear windows. To identify the top-of-the-line EX-L, look inside. It has leather upholstery; that’s what “L” stands for. An impressive 25 percent of CR-V buyers go for it all and pick the EX-L. * Mechanical: All three CR-V trim levels are available with a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The AWD system senses front-wheel slip and feeds power to the rear wheels until traction is restored. It’s not designed for serious off-roading, and neither is the CR-V. True, it has a fairly substantial 7.3 inches of ground clearance, but its AWD system lacks both low-range gearing and the capability to lock in a 50-50 front-rear torque split. The CR-V’s only engine is a 166-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder. Sole transmission is a five-speed automatic. Every CR-V has four-wheel disc brakes with antilock control to combat brake lock-up in emergencies. Each also gets brake-assist to automatically apply maximum stopping power even if the driver fails to fully depress the brake pedal. Standard as well is an antiskid system that can modulate engine power and apply individual brakes to control sideways skids. Often called stability control, an antiskid system is a particularly important feature in SUVs and other vehicles with a relatively high center of gravity. It counteracts slides that can lead to rollovers, a primary cause of death in accidents involving SUVs. All CR-Vs have 17-inch wheels and tires. * Features: No major additions are expected for the 2010 CR-V. Honda could, however, enhance equipment levels to include such items as outside mirrors with integrated turn-signal lamps. More pressing would be to update the CR-V’s audio and cell-phone interface by adding USB and Bluetooth connectivity. This would require expanding the equipment level of a specific CR-V model. In Honda tradition, CR-V offers no stand-alone options. Instead, it ladles on standard equipment as you ascend the model line. Honda dealers are happy to fill most of the vacuum left by the factory by installing a long list of manufacturer-approved extras, from wood interior trim to remote engine start.
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29 Jul 2009, 12:46 am
Difference between 2009 and 2010 Honda CR-V?
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