An official photo of the Honda CR-V’s minor model change has surfaced online. The refreshed design is expected to make an appearance on 2015 models.
The update of Honda’s class-leading small SUV gives up the triple chrome horizontal bars, bringing the CR-V’s face in line with Honda’s latest models like the new Fit and Civic. Instead, the grille now consists of a large black bar, logo embedded, connecting the headlights.
Redesigned headlights appear to be projector beam units. Framing the headlights are what look to be LED driving lights, bridged by the chrome edges of the grille. The overall effect is an attractive outline of brightwork that encircles the entire headlight-grille unit.
The lower bumper has been retouched as well, and now features a matte dark gray skid plate-esque division overlaying black cladding surrounding the lower section. Sleeker, redesigned fog lamps take on a unique shape filling in windswept bezels. Finally, the side-view mirrors have sprouted integrated turn signals.
The content, alloy wheels, and brightwork indicate that this is likely an EX trim level. We expect that the rear and the interior have been spruced up as well, but since this not a proper release no specs are available at this time. The 2014 Honda CR-V is offered with one engine and transmission choice, a 2.4L, 185hp and 163 lb-ft inline-four with a 5-speed automatic. We’ll have to wait for the official release to find out more.
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