Next-Gen Honda CR-V Snapped With Long Wheelbase and 7 Seats

In July this year, Honda UK’s, chief Leon Brannan confirmed to Autocar UK that the next generation CR-V will be larger in size, and that it can be expected in 2017. The official also hinted that the fifth generation of the popular nameplate would get 7 seats and a 4WD system as standard.

Not much is known about the 2017 Honda CR-V’s platform, however, the Autocar UK report stated that engine options would be carried over from the current generation model. The current CR-V is available in Europe with the four-cylinder i-VTEC petrol engine and the 1.6-liter four-cylinder i-DTEC diesel engine. Additionally, Honda could also offer one of its VTEC Turbo engines on the SUV.

The 7-seat Honda CR-V, according to the report, would rival the likes of the Land Rover Discovery Sport, which too gets the flexible option of 5+2 seating.