Honda CR-V diesel to launch in 2012

This version of the 2012 Honda CR-V is anticipated to be launched for sale in the later part of the year. India is also going to receive the European version of the crossover car, and it is thus obvious that the looks of the CR-V will be a bit different from the version introduced in America. The 2012 Honda CR-V will probably be fitted with a 2.2 i-DTEC diesel engine, however it is still not confirmed if this engine will be launched in India or not. Though this engine has been used in the Honda CR-V for a reasonable amount of time now, Honda has restricted itself from bringing the Honda CR-V diesel in India. They say that the diesel available in the country is not of suitable quality which is a necessity for the 2.2 liter i-DTEC engine.

Having said that, this reason may not be very justifiable now after competitor companies like Toyota and Chevrolet have launched their SUVs (Fortuner and Captiva respectively) with diesel engines. Still, the Honda CR-V has managed to gain a wide popularity amongst Indian buyers because of its attractive SUV package. The reason for Honda's famous brand name has been its quality and performance all through the past.