Honda takes it one step further with the CR-V: these are the new safety features of the Japanese SUV

The automotive world is improving considerably thanks to current technology, which is applied not only to infotainment, but also to the safety that vehicles offer today. Honda has wanted to go further with the latest generation of the CR-V, a model that reinvents itself faithfully but offers resounding improvements in every aspect. The engineers at the Japanese firm have made numerous efforts to offer a safer, more robust and more dynamic product, three characteristics specific to the new Honda CR-V.

The Japanese brand has paid attention not only to the aesthetic details, but also to everything related to the behaviour and the ability of the CR-V to protect its occupants. To achieve this goal, Honda has redesigned numerous elements compared with the previous generation and has applied a new technology that we will see reflected in future models from the firm.

The first thing that catches our attention about the new Honda CR-V is how the firm has managed to keep its essence intact while adapting it to current standards. However, today we must leave this section in the background, since we will focus on the aspects of the Japanese SUV that cannot be perceived at first glance and that are crucial for driving with greater safety.

The chassis of this latest generation of the CR-V is presented as a much lighter and safer base, something the engineers have achieved through the use of ultra-high-strength steel. This premium material has been applied not only to the chassis of the Honda SUV, but also to 9% of its bodywork. In this way, the new CR-V has far greater reinforcement in the main impact zones.

At the same time, Honda has given its new CR-V a suspension that matches the chassis. The combination of both elements has enabled the Japanese SUV to allow its customers to drive in a more dynamic way and, at the same time, in a calmer way that seeks the great comfort the Honda CR-V is capable of offering. To achieve this, a MacPherson front suspension with lower arm has been used, while the rear axle features a multi-link suspension, which proves to be a faithful companion for a more sporty drive.

On the other hand, we find the innovative Agile Handling Assist, an electronic system designed to manage the stability of the CR-V and which works together with its all-wheel drive system. In this way, the AHA acts subtly during driving, but helps to carry out manoeuvres with greater safety and makes the reactions of the new CR-V much more predictable.

Honda has also taken advantage of this new generation of the CR-V to include the so-called Advanced Compatibility Engineering. This new safety system is crucial in the event of a collision, since it uses a network of frame structures that effectively absorbs and diverts impact forces in the event of a frontal accident. At the same time, this system protects not only the occupants of the Honda CR-V, but also those of the opposing vehicle thanks to the diversion of impact forces that the Japanese SUV manages to generate.

The firm has put all its effort into creating a vehicle that is much more pleasant to drive, more resistant and safer, something that is reflected in this latest CR-V. At the same time, Honda has managed to maintain the spirit of its SUV par excellence and will serve as a benchmark for the brand’s other models, which will also adopt this new technology.

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