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Hybrid Honda CR-V Coming to U.S.
Honda Motor Co. will launch U.S. production and sales of the hybrid-electric variant of its CR-V compact crossover early next year.
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Honda Motor Co. will launch U.S. production and sales of the hybrid-electric variant of its CR-V compact crossover early next year.
Honda introduced the CR-V Hybrid in China two years ago. The vehicle also is now available in Europe and Japan.
In the U.S., the CR-V Hybrid will be produced at Honda’s plant in Greensburg, Ind. The vehicle’s electric power system will be made in Russells Point, Ohio. The 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine will be built in nearby Anna, Ohio.
The CR-V Hybrid’s powertrain, which features two electric motors, is shared with the Accord Hybrid sedan. The design allows the vehicle to function as a series or parallel hybrid depending on engine loads. All-wheel drive (engaged through an electronic clutch) is standard—a first for Honda’s two motor system in the U.S.
In addition to the hybrid variant, all versions of the 2020 CR-V are getting a mid-cycle freshening. The makeover includes bolder styling, redesigned wheels and standard driver-assist and safety technologies, which previously were available only on higher trim models.
All non-hybrid CR-Vs now will be powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. Base models previously used a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter four-banger.
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