There's no more hiding for the next generation of the Honda CR-V as we just got our hands on the official design fillings fully revealing the shape and styling of the Japanese firm's new compact SUV well ahead of its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
As predicted, sans the smaller wheels and some body trim options such as the protection plate under the front bumper, there aren't any other noteworthy changes over the Honda CR-V study teased with a single photo back in July.
The exterior design is clearly an evolution of the current model's theme albeit with a less complicated front-end styling and a sharper looking window line.
During the presentation of the study, American Honda Vice President of Sales, John Mendel had described the styling as "more sophisticated and dynamic" than its predecessor adding that it will offer "amazing interior versatility and Honda's latest technologies for convenience and refinement."
We're still in the dark when it comes to the powertrain options, but aside from the availability of both front- and all-wheel drive configurations, don’t expect any dramatic changes under the hood.
The North American model will possibly gain a updated version of the current four-cylinder gasoline unit, and the European specification CR-V, a choice of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines.
Honda says that the brand-new CR-V will reach U.S. showrooms before the end of the year, while European buyers will have to wait until the fall of 2012.
Kudos to Matthieu L. for the tip!
