2024 Honda CR-V: The Compact SUV That Protects What Matters Most
May 21 2024,
When you're behind the wheel with your loved ones, there's no room for compromise on safety. That's why the all-new 2024 Honda CR-V was engineered from the ground up to keep you and your precious cargo secure, no matter what life throws your way.
This compact SUV doesn't just meet industry safety standards – it obliterates them with an arsenal of innovative technologies designed to prevent accidents before they happen and provide multi-layered protection when the unexpected occurs.
Let's begin under the CR-V's sleek exterior, where Honda's revolutionary Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure acts as a suit of armour. This fortified architecture features integrated front frames that route collision forces away from the cabin, shielding occupants from impact. And with new enhancements like a reinforced A-pillar and firewall, the CR-V is even better equipped to manage impacts with larger vehicles.
But the ACE design isn't just focused on frontal protection. Honda engineers also beefed up the side structures with stronger roof pillars, side sills, doors, and rear wheel arches. It's a multi-layered defence system purposefully designed to safeguard from every angle.
Once you step inside, you'll immediately notice the spacious, modern cabin crafted with meticulous attention to detail – including premium materials and tech-savvy features. But look closer, and you'll uncover more brilliant safety innovations, like the new front Body Stabilizing Seats. Expertly contoured for improved posture and reduced fatigue, they'll help you stay alert and in command during those long road trips.
Speaking of staying alert, the CR-V has your back with intuitive driver monitoring systems. The aptly named Driver Attention Monitor will politely nudge you when it detects signs of distraction or fatigue. There's also a Rear Seatbelt Reminder to ensure every passenger is buckled up, and a Rear Seat Reminder to prevent tragic hot car incidents.
Of course, the ultimate goal is to avoid collisions altogether – and that's where Honda Sensing truly shines. This intelligent suite of driver-assistive technologies acts as an extra set of eyes, with a wide-angle camera and radar that can identify vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, road signs, and even white lines with extraordinary accuracy.
But Honda Sensing doesn't just watch – it also takes protective action. Adaptive Cruise Control will automatically adjust your speed to maintain a safe distance. Lane Keeping Assist will gently nudge you back into your lane if you start to drift. And if an accident is imminent, Collision Mitigation will automatically apply the brakes to reduce the severity of impact.