Finally, the 3rd generation Honda Comfortable Runabout Vehicle and I meet. It was more than a year of waiting; from endlessly surfing the net to have a glimpse of what it looks like and have an idea how much it cost to seeing the actual unit in Honda Cars Makati today. The 3G CR-V was officially launched March 23 at Bonifacio High Street at the fort. The 2.4L 4x4 automatic transmission variant cost P1,450M while our preferred 2.0L 4x2 auto tranny cost P1,250M.
Though I must admit I was not really impressed with the radical design, it still carries the Honda badge so that alone is a big factor. Feature-wise, it is a so-so vehicle. It doesn't have the fully automatic aircon system of the Toyota RAV4, the 4-mode 4X4 system (4 hi, 4 hi lock and 4 lo lock) of the Suzuki Grand Vitara or the paddle shifting feature of the Mitsubishi Outlander the but again, it still carries the Honda badge.
Our decision to get this vehicle by July this year is largely because of THE BADGE. Once we get it, the first things to do are:
1- Remove the http://www.hondamakati.com.ph/ sticker
2- Remove the i-vtec sticker
3- Install 3M magic tint
4- Install back up sensors [Part No: 08V67-SWA-131K]
5- Install a finisher exhaust pipe [Part No: 02F53-SWE-700]
Future projects include the ffg:
1- Install fog lamps [Part No: 08V31-SWE-700A]
2- Replace mags with 10 spoke 17in (European Version)
3- Steering wheel stereo control
4- Install a roof rack [Part No: 08L02-SWE-700X]
5- Install a bike attachment [Part No: 08L07-TA1-203]
For a certified car nut like me, the day after I got my Toyota Revo in July 2002, I was already shopping for a replacement. Hence, being excited is an understatement.
Though I must admit I was not really impressed with the radical design, it still carries the Honda badge so that alone is a big factor. Feature-wise, it is a so-so vehicle. It doesn't have the fully automatic aircon system of the Toyota RAV4, the 4-mode 4X4 system (4 hi, 4 hi lock and 4 lo lock) of the Suzuki Grand Vitara or the paddle shifting feature of the Mitsubishi Outlander the but again, it still carries the Honda badge.
Our decision to get this vehicle by July this year is largely because of THE BADGE. Once we get it, the first things to do are:
1- Remove the http://www.hondamakati.com.ph/ sticker
2- Remove the i-vtec sticker
3- Install 3M magic tint
4- Install back up sensors [Part No: 08V67-SWA-131K]
5- Install a finisher exhaust pipe [Part No: 02F53-SWE-700]
Future projects include the ffg:
1- Install fog lamps [Part No: 08V31-SWE-700A]
2- Replace mags with 10 spoke 17in (European Version)
3- Steering wheel stereo control
4- Install a roof rack [Part No: 08L02-SWE-700X]
5- Install a bike attachment [Part No: 08L07-TA1-203]
For a certified car nut like me, the day after I got my Toyota Revo in July 2002, I was already shopping for a replacement. Hence, being excited is an understatement.
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