2016 Honda CR-V facelift makes spy photo debut

The 2016 Honda CR-V facelift has now been caught on camera for the first time whereas undergoing testing in U.S.

On sale since late 2011, the Honda CR-V is about to receive a makeover for the 2016MY as a prototype sporting intensive camouflage was noticed recently by our spy photographers testing on U.S. roads. The mid-cycle refresh for the fourth-gen CR-V can go with an in depth list of changes within the front fascia which can boast revised headlights, grille and conjointly a distinct bumper.

The vehicle seen here conjointly has camouflage at the rear round the taillights, trunk door also as on the lower section of the bumper. The facet profile looks to be an equivalent whereas the inside cabin is not lined at all thus there may not be any changes.

Engine choices can most likely carry over that the US model can continue with a a pair of.4-liter, 4-cylinder i-VTEC engine outputting 185 bhp (138 kW) and 163 lb-ft (221 Nm). The euro CR-V can have a 1.6-liter i-DTEC rated at 118 bhp (88 kW) and 221 lb-ft (300 Nm). there is conjointly a 2.2-liter i-DTEC with 148 bhp (110 kW) and a pair of58 lb-ft (349 Nm) and a 2.0-liter i-VTEC rated at 148 bhp (110 kW) and 142 lb-ft (192 Nm). Counting on engine selection, customers are going to be ready to select a front-wheel drive layout or an AWD system.

An official reveal of the 2016 Honda CR-V facelift (US-spec) can seemingly occur by mid-2015 and may be followed shortly by the European version.