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2016 Honda CR-V Facelift Spied While Testing

Our spy photographers have recently captured a glimpse of the facelift Honda is preparing for the CR-V compact SUV as part of its mid-life facelift. The current look is clearly being carried over, but with updates made in order to bring its design in line with the latest Civic and Accord designs.
2016 Honda CR-V Facelift 7 photos
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The arrival of a Honda subcompact crossover to rival the Nissan Juke is being eagerly anticipated by European and American dealers. It's based on a Japanese model called the Vezel and will drop that name for "HR-V", which of course means it will slot under the HR-V in the model range.

Our latest spyshots suggest Honda is working on a mid-life facelift for the current generation of the CR-V, which will be launched in both the European and American markets. Honda's fans will probably be very happy with the new look, which seems to be sporty and aerodynamic.

The CR-V is one of the most popular products Honda has on offer, right up there with the Accord. Last time we checked, this was the best selling small SUV in the world, and that's saying something. But with the arrival of the much-improved Nissan family, there's a good chance of losing that crown if new engines aren't added to the Honda's range.

You see, white a DOHC 2.0-liter with VTEC was great in 1994, European customers in 2014 want small engines with turbos, which Honda doesn't have yet. A 1.5-liter and a 2-liter turbo are current in development and should be launched in 2015. Unfortunately, they could be forbidden fruit for American consumers, since Honda might not want to increase the price. Sales of the updated CR-V should start in the second part of 2015 in all major markets.
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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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