Usually the after market one will cost around RM250 to 300, with similar quality. But how long we would have to wait for them to be available I'm not so sure.

Alamak. Is it because they are too high up from the ground level?

Which car did you use as reference for the comparison of the front sensors detection level?

How much is the insurance btw? Around 4.5k?

That and in addition to where the sensors are positioned and pointing towards. Now, the ground clearance is high and so should not pose an issue for most kerbs in the city. But say a concrete/similar pillar or even a big flower pot that's positioned smack in the middle... Driving towards either of those raised no warnings. Others can test this.. Could be the vehicle I was given to test and I only tested for that (holding out for a full proper test drive) as I've pointed out earlier in the thread, it's a make or break decision for me.

Wasn't aware I'm supposed to have a reference. Earlier this year, I remember testing the CX-5 and it too failed to detect low roadside kerbs and I can't remember how well it detected other objects or if I specifically tested for such as in the CRV. But I do remember being disappointed and decided to wait for the soon to be launched 2017 models. The incoming CX-5 shows 4 sensors up front vs the 2 on the outgoing model and the latest CRV. So we'll see about that when it launches. Theoretically, 4 is better than 2.


On another note, the color for me is definitely Dark Olive Metallic. It looks quite good. For those interested in booking this color, was informed 3 - 4 months waiting time. But that production is being ramped up and so should be delivered sooner than later.

Rather than using front sensor from manufacturer why dont just fix a front view camera?

I saw 4 front sensors on mine, the others two you missed even closer to the ground, located upon a more sensible place.
Need not to worry actually, it is quite sensitive, it get triggered every time when motorcyclist passed by really near to my car during traffic light waiting.

4 front sensors, windscreen camera sensor and even a front radar for Collision Mitigation Braking System and Forward Collision Warning. There are whole bunch of active safety features up front. Even if you intend to bang the car in front also your car won't allow. No worried lah.

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Add front camera, with existing side mirror cameras housing (honda landwatch, make it both side), then we've got the 360 degree camera view.

yeah, if you look at my blog which I showed a photo of the dashboard showing the front sensor alert, the dashboard a outline of a car with alerts already.. depicting the 4 sensors that is actively detecting. And as @Neo_Y photo of the front vehicle show, the two sensors facing front is already below the number plate. How low do you want it to be, unless you are really looking for a front camera then.

From the image below, the 2nd sensor from the left is red - it is because of a jutting "branch" from my flower pot. The flower pot itself is detected by the 3rd sensor in yellow, still quite a distance, but the branch is near the car. If that is not "low" enough, I am really not sure what you are expecting.


This post has been edited by belfong: Aug 5 2017, 11:43 AM

btw, any owner put on an amplifier in the new CRV? I dismantled my Alpine from the old car, but not sure if I want to put in the CRV just yet. I don't think it will benefit unless I also get a bass speaker..

LONG period of loan and HIGHER loan amount can give you lower interest rates

Cuz:
1. Added cost.
2. Warranty void.. I asked and got that response.

Okay, perhaps I wasn't detailed enough in my previous post... The sensor is able to pick out objects from the frontal sides, so a motorcycle passing by or a crisscrossing vehicle/human or whatever from the side, WILL get detected if close enough. Things I got no detection from were objects that were tall enough and wide enough to be detected, if approached from at an angle.. But NOT from pitch center.. Vehicle was less than 2 ft away, got down to check.

Thanks for pointing out the other 2 sensors and I'm not worried about hitting a vehicle or wall in front, those are large and visible enough.. Plus, I have no issues parking it anywhere, my sensor concerns are based on the missus. Who's more of a sedan vs CSUV person. Wouldn't want unnecessary bumps and scrapes.

Now, it could very well be that the two front-most sensors on the vehicle being tested were...for lack of a safer description.. "switched off", hence the low detection rate. I did mention that I didn't drop by for a detailed test drive and others could check and report back. Just gathering data points.



Nope, I did think of it, but not looking for an aftermarket front camera.. At least, not to lose warranty over such. Also, with the CRV's ground clearance and as pointed out in my earlier post, roadside kerbs or car park stops are non-issues. So it's not about how low, it was about solid (not vehicle-sized) objects in the center point/view.

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Hi, would like to ask, how does this pearl white different from other white color? Cos it needs 400 extra compared to the metallic colour

I asked because my lexus is250 front sensors also have difficulties detecting road kerbs. For me, given that high ground clearance of SUV, low detection sensitivity not a big worry.

It it just "Pearl White", nothing special.
Just like other manufacturer, metallic paint need to pay extra as compare to solid paint and white with pearl metallic effect cost even more.
Need to use more "metallic" coat, perhaps?

Anyway, I like this Pearl White color, especially I've done coating, super bright and shine during day time, at night show a bit tint of yellowish.

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So confirm this pearl white is more metallic than the normal solid white?

Test drove today the tcp version. As this is my first time driving suv, it is very easy to drive and park, in fact better than my c segment sedan.

But just curious, it does not feel spacious from driver POV. Maybe comparable to jazz and slightly roomier than HRV. CRV is a c segment or d?

Definitely. You need to look for yourself, difficult to describe in word.

Did you successfully triggered the front detection even once?
Because the front sensors can be switch off and mine come switched off by default, also the lane departure warning.
Please refer to the photo, two of both features need to be turned on.


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Thx for the confirmation bro