Overall, the interior looks as it should. But a couple of things still annoyed. For example, the steering column has only partial adjustment — only by tilt, and the range is small. I would like the steering wheel to be movable both toward and away from the driver, and with a wider range.
If the front panel were slightly refined, the climate control and stereo block could be raised higher. Then it would be noticeably more convenient and safer to operate while driving. The automatic transmission selector also needs attention: make it a bit more precise, and it won't skip past the Drive position. And the handbrake, if organized differently, would free up space between the driver and passenger.
All-wheel drive is engaged via a multi-plate clutch. With a wheel hanging, it performs poorly
BEWARE OF THE SOAP BOX
A legendary car, as is known, must have noticeable flaws. Otherwise, it risks turning into a boring "soap box." It seems the Japanese understand this perfectly. Apparently, the funds allocated for the facelift of this "crossover" were simply paid out to themselves as a bonus for strengthening the legendary status. The update essentially boiled down to preserving all the obvious drawbacks of the model. Europeans and Americans have long realized that this is the gimmick, and Honda, apparently, decided to follow their example.
In all CR-V tests, journalists noted the lack of the automatic transmission lever. Honda did not heed the criticism
Or maybe Honda managers simply didn't know where to develop this model further. The global crisis exhausted them.
Still, something did happen to the CR-V during the facelift. The cabin became quieter by 5 decibels, and thanks to modified rear suspension bushings, the car holds its course more confidently. True, such improvements would only be appreciated by an experienced driver with a long history.
The interior is good, but far from ideal. After the facelift, it remained so
The screen between the speedometer and tachometer is not the best solution. The readings are small. You have to squint
Honda strives to get closer to European standards of comfort and handling. But will regular customers appreciate this? Hardly more than if the Japanese finally made a proper automatic transmission lever and full steering wheel adjustment. And as for the five decibels — that's exactly how much louder the first seconds of TV commercials sound to grab the viewer's attention. An excellent analogy for the facelift of the Honda crossover.
SPECS: HONDA CR-V
Anyway, I would gladly buy the updated Honda CR-V. The facelift didn't spoil it. And it's one of the few modern cars that has a separate button to turn off the radio. It's green and easy to find. Trust an experienced person: this is very important, especially when you urgently need to turn off the "Cream" that broke through the airwaves.
