Turbocharged 1.5-liter Engine

What’s the Benefit?

The Feature:

All CR-V trims are equipped with a powerful turbocharged 4-cylinder.

• In addition to the intercooled turbo, this powerplant features direct injection, Variable Timing Control (VTC) on both camshafts and—on Touring Trims—a dual-exhaust system.
• Instead of employing VTEC^® to spread torque throughout the rpm range, it uses the torque-expanding benefits of turbocharging.
• Thanks to careful tuning and use of a relatively small-diameter turbine wheel, Honda’s version of the forced-induction engine exhibits negligible turbo lag—a phenomenon that bedevils many of its turbocharged competitors—so response to the throttle is quick.
• This engine is tuned to provide 190 peak horsepower at 5600 rpm (SAE net).
• Torque production is admirable as well, peaking at 179 lb-ft (SAE net).
• Plus, that torque peak starts at just 2000 rpm and stays until 5000 rpm, for a sustained blast of acceleration.
• Perhaps most remarkable of all, this engine can provide all that exhilaration while receiving excellent EPA fuel-economy ratings.