Swedish magazine Teknikens Varld tested the Honda CR-V's AWD system, and it didn't do so great. What are the problems?
The new model is not able to climb uphill when the front wheels have no friction. This is a similar problem to that which was found in the previous model of CR-V. A software update from Honda fixed the problem easily though.
Honda responded to this by saying that "its AWD system uses a compact ful-efficient rear differential and its design requires certain torque limitation for the device to work effectively in real conditions.
In real conditions there should usually be friction available for both the front and rear wheels.
Basically the take away is that the CR-V needs a software update.
I also wonder if the HR-V would have the same problem.
The new model is not able to climb uphill when the front wheels have no friction. This is a similar problem to that which was found in the previous model of CR-V. A software update from Honda fixed the problem easily though.
Honda responded to this by saying that "its AWD system uses a compact ful-efficient rear differential and its design requires certain torque limitation for the device to work effectively in real conditions.
In real conditions there should usually be friction available for both the front and rear wheels.
Basically the take away is that the CR-V needs a software update.
I also wonder if the HR-V would have the same problem.