2012 Honda CRV - Japanese Version for Asian/European Market

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Finally the official image and video of the Japanese version of Honda CR-V is already released. We all know that the US version was the first to be released their images, and the date of of the official release of their model will be next week. But, problem is, the said version will not reached the ASIAN showrooms which I think that we have a problem there, or if you are going to buy one, you need to go to the gray market.

Videos of the 2012 Honda CRV - US Version
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2012 Honda CRV Japanese Version


Honda did modification on the vehicle especially its design — The aerodynamics. Times like these where fuel-efficient is the name of the game; Honda lowered the overall height of the 2012 CRV body, a smooth appearance of its front, and a new tailight was very apparent on this vehicle — to eliminate drag or resistance that may cause additional load to the vehicle. The design was tested on a wind-tunnel which is also used by the Engineers in Formula-1 when developing the bodies of their cars. It is very apparent that if you saw an actual 2012 Honda CRV, the first impression would be that the vehicle is small. But, don't be deceived because once you are already inside you will be amazed that the interior is roomy — Same concept in the 2012 Honda Civic.

2012 Honda CRV Japanese Version — Engine

The vehicle comes with two engine option. The first one would be a 2.0 liter front-wheel drive — R20A Engine —and a 2.4 liter all-wheel drive — K24A Engine; if you are going to use this one for city-living, I'll choose the 2.0 liter engine. Quite dissapointed though because I'm expecting a new engine from Honda that they will introduced on this model — Like a diesel engine? But, a CVT or Continuous Variable Transmission is offered only in the 2.0 engine, compare to the 2.4 that still offers an automatic transmission — Kinda gas-guzzler for me though.

2012 Honda CRV Japanese Version — Features and Amenities




One thing that I like about this vehicle is the push-start key button as a standard — as if you are inside of a racing car and a sleek design on its dashboard.

I hope that Honda Philippines will bring this model "as-is" No strip-down of accessories and going to sell them separately. I'll also recommend to hold your budget if you are eyeing for a new CRV, just wait for this model to arrive in showrooms and not to be fooled by the sales-agent that they have already the 2012 Honda CRV in which they fail to deliver, all just a promise just to cope up with their sales.

Happy Shopping for a new vehicle!!

Honda Motors: All-New 2012 Honda Civic Asian Version

Last month I posted the 2012 Honda Civic for European Market, which, I think you can buy it through gray market. I am hoping that Honda Motors will provide the Asian Market with a All-New Honda Civic. But then again in one month, I received a news that Honda already released the 2012 Honda Civic for Asian Market.





I was so curious because what is the new stuff and features that this Honda Civic is different from the previous version, which is a minor change in tail-light and front grille.




So there it was saw the 2012 Honda Civic, the first impression about the car is; the design is similar to US version of the 2012 Honda Civic. They made kinda boxier on the aesthetics, similar to the facelift version of the Honda Jazz. On the rear, its very similar to the Honda Accord, small version that is, and the front taken also from the Honda Accord also.

On the engine department, the 2012 Honda Civic will have two options; one is the i-VTEC 1.8-liter engine which will provide a maximum horsepower of 130 to 140 horsepower, and the other one is a i-VTEC 2.0-liter engine which produce a 150 horsepower; they are using a R series Honda engines again; thought a new engine series is gonna be release on this model. From I observation, that Honda is focusing on the fuel-efficiency of their cars, because of the rising of fuel in the market. Automatic and Manual transmission are available on this model.





If you are planning to buy a new Honda Civic, I recommend that you hold first your money and wait for the new 2012 Honda Civic, which will be sold to dealership. As you can see this is the exact image of the 2012 Honda Civic.