SPy Shots: 2007 Honda CR-V

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TOKYO ? Honda engineers are testing prototypes of the next-generation CR-V crossover vehicle, about six months ahead of its introduction this fall as a 2007 model.

In the photo here, engineers are running shakedown tests on a disguised '07 CR-V (left) and a production-ready '07 Acura RDX (right). While rival Toyota moved its RAV4 up the scale in size and price, Honda will keep the CR-V about the same dimensionally.

Like the current vehicle, the new CR-V will share its basic platform with the compact Civic. With room for five passengers, it will be slightly smaller than the new RDX, which shares its underpinnings with the next-generation Honda Accord.

The two vehicles, although similar in size and shape, will look quite a bit different. One notable hallmark on the Honda model is its set of vertical taillamps, which are carried over from the current CR-V.

The '07 CR-V will also lose the trunk-mounted spare tire, giving it less of an outdoorsy look and more of an "urban adventure" flavor. Power will continue to come from a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. Honda has no immediate plans for a V6 option.

What this means to you: The redesigned CR-V won't be competing any longer with the RAV4; instead, Korean brands Hyundai and Kia will be its chief rivals.

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Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Power will continue to come from a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. Honda has no immediate plans for a V6 option.

What this means to you: The redesigned CR-V won't be competing any longer with the RAV4; instead, Korean brands Hyundai and Kia will be its chief rivals.

Good, I say.

The "What this means to you" should say something about the RAV4 moving to another segment...the CR-V's designers haven't really changed their philosophy
 

GTaudiophile

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Originally posted by: Sabot
Our 98 CRV still runs perfectly and looks better than most of the newer ones.

I think the original RAV4 is still the best Toyota has made in terms of design.
 

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We got an '05 CRV-SE for my wife and I've really grown to like it a lot. Surprisingly roomy inside and pretty decked out (in SE trim anyway) for a reasonable price, and with decent gas mileage to boot. I hate that the new one will be getting bigger though. If we had wanted bigger, we would've gotten a Pilot.