Autonews - AA Club of Kenya magazine – 21

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ing distance and closing rate between your vehicle and the car directly in front of it , warning the you when a collision is likely and helping reduce impact when a collision becomes unavoidable .

It is also safer to be knocked by . The construction of the front of the new CR-V is designed to help absorb energy in the event of a collision with a pedestrian . An unobstructed area beneath the bonnet that allows greater space for deformation . Windscreen wiper pivots designed to break away on impact .

could create as much as a 15 % variance in fuel economy . they developed ECO Assist , which helps drivers optimise their driving efficiency . It uses the car ’ s speedometer lighting to advise drivers how their driving style is impacting fuel economy . The 2012-3 Honda CR-V was not be without competition as the 2013 Subaru Forester was also redesigned and re-engineered . Subaru opted for a downsized 2.0-litre direct injection , turbo-charged engine that promised and delivered a scintillating driving performance .

Rivals : Nissan X-Trail , Toyota Rav 4 , Hyundai Tucson , Volkswagen Tiguan