2018 Honda CR-V Spied for the First Time With Pilot-Inspired Design
We now have our first look at the 2018 Honda CR-V.
Originally expected to debut as a 2017 model year, it appears that the next-generation CR-V will debut next year before it heads to market as a 2018 model. Given how heavily camouflaged the prototype is, Honda is still in the early stages of testing the new CR-V, but we can see that it will grow slightly in size and will move upmarket. Although it’s difficult to pick out the details on the production-spec body due to the camouflage, we can see that the vertical tail lights are being replaced with rakish, horizontal units while the front end gets sportier headlights. The side profile is also new, with the overall design inspired by the new Honda Pilot.
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The 2018 Honda CR-V will use a version of the same platform underpinning the latest Civic, and the platform will also be upsized to underpin the new Honda Accord. Spy photographers also managed to get photos of the new CR-V’s interior, which shows a different LCD cluster and control interface. The Honda CR-V also gets a proper volume knob, which has been one complaint from new Honda owners with their infotainment systems.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Finally a volume knob
I held off buying the 2017 going to wait for the longer and taller CRV 2018 model.