<P> The facelifted 2015 model year CR - V went on sale during October 2014 . The CR - V uses the direct injected `` Earth Dreams '' engine and continuously variable transmission ( CVT ) transmission combination first introduced on the ninth generation Accord , EPA estimated fuel economy is improved + 4 / + 3 / + 3 mpg ( city / highway / combined ) . The structure has been modified to improve crash performance , particularly in the IIHS 's small offset crash test . The suspension shock absorbers , springs , anti-roll bars and lower control arms are also revised to improve ride performance , while a reduced 15.6 : 1 steering gear ratio and larger brake booster gives it a sportier feel . </P>
<P> The facelifted 2015 model year CR - V went on sale during October 2014 . The CR - V uses the direct injected `` Earth Dreams '' engine and continuously variable transmission ( CVT ) transmission combination first introduced on the ninth generation Accord , EPA estimated fuel economy is improved + 4 / + 3 / + 3 mpg ( city / highway / combined ) . The structure has been modified to improve crash performance , particularly in the IIHS 's small offset crash test . The suspension shock absorbers , springs , anti-roll bars and lower control arms are also revised to improve ride performance , while a reduced 15.6 : 1 steering gear ratio and larger brake booster gives it a sportier feel . </P>
when did honda start using cvt in crv
when did honda start using cvt in crv
the ninth generation Accord
the ninth generation Accord