Top 3 safety features on a Honda CR-V

By Farzana Chaumoo

A list of some of the important safety features that can be found in the Honda CR-V.

The 2018 Honda CR-V is offered in four trim levels: Comfort, Elegance, Executive and Exclusive. The CR-V is filled with safety systems of which this list will do no justice. Visit the Honda site to view a full list of all safety features, including active safety features, available for this SUV.

Some safety and driver assistance features, such as the Blind Spot Monitoring System (BSM) with cross-traffic monitor and Auto High Beam (HSS) headlights, are only available in the higher trims. 

Safety features that come standard with all 2018 Honda CR-V models include a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), advanced front airbags (i-SRS), multi-angle rearview camera, ISOFix child seat anchors -rear, driver/front passenger seat-belt reminders and child-proof rear door locks.

1. Top safety scores - ASEAN NCAP Assessment

Based on the new ASEAN NCAP Assessment 2017-2020 Protocol, which came into effect on 1^st January 2017, the all-new Honda CR-V achieved a 5-star rating with an overall score of 88.8 out of 100. This new assessment included a frontal offset impact test, side impact test, and evaluation of safety features. The all-new Honda CR-V received impressive scores of 47.25 for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), 22.84 for Child Occupant Protection (COP), and 18.71 for and Safety Assist Technologies (SATs). 

2. Passive safety

Passive Safety features on the CR-V include:

• Advanced Compatibility Engineering body (ACE)                         
• Driver i-SRS Airbag (Continuously staged inflation)                     
• Dual front SRS airbag system                   
• Dual side SRS airbag system                    
• Dual curtain SRS airbag system                        
• Passenger airbag cut off switch                        
• Rear seat center passenger lap belt                           
• 3-point ELR inertia-reel seat belts

3. Advanced Driver Assist Systems

These are the advanced driver assist systems that can be found available for the CR-V:

• ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)                           
• CMBS (Collision Mitigation Braking System)                     
• Honda Sensing®                    
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Following (LSF)                    
• Lane Departure Warning                         
• Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)                   
• Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)                   
• Forward Collision Warning    

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