The weather has started getting colder as we move towards the end of the year and into the winter season. As all North Carolina residents know, once the first few flakes of snow hit the ground, we need to be able to get to the store for milk, eggs, and bread for that vital snow day French Toast breakfast.
Asheboro averages 7 inches of snow each year, so it’s important to have a vehicle that can get you where you need to be, even in adverse conditions. The Honda CR-V is just the vehicle for such an occasion.
All Wheel Drive for All Weather and Road Conditions
Every trim of the Honda CR-V is available with Honda’s Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System. Unlike a classic 4WD drive system, which requires the driver to select and engage the driving mode, this system is controlled by an electric motor, actively reacting to road conditions and sending power to the wheels where it is needed.
The concept is similar to that of an automatic transmission. All the technical aspects are done for you, so you can focus on keeping your eyes and mind on the road.
Additionally, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Traction Control helps keep you safe in icy weather. If you accidentally take a turn too quickly, or if the VSA senses you need extra traction, this system manages the engine’s output and applies the brakes when needed. These systems help you get a grip and stay in control while driving.
Snow Big Deal
While the snow accumulation in Asheboro may be mild in comparison to some other areas in our state, that isn’t always the case. Some of you might remember the “North American Blizzard” of January 2000, which dropped an incredible 15 inches of snow on our city. Even those residents with All Wheel Drive vehicles like the CR-V stayed inside that day.
That storm didn’t even break the record for the biggest snowfall in Asheboro’s history. For that honor, we have to go back to before there was a CR-V, and before there was even a company known as Honda. Asheboro experienced an unprecedented 24 inches of snow on March 2, 1927. This storm virtually shut down the state of North Carolina, with the capital city of Raleigh getting nearly 18 inches and nearby Wilson getting 30 inches.
Remember that when it snows, you shouldn’t be out on the roads at all. But if you’re caught out and about when the snow starts, or if there’s an emergency, you’re better off in an all wheel drive vehicle like the CR-V.
We invite you to visit our showroom at Asheboro Honda and learn all about the CR-V’s All Wheel Drive system, plus other features that make it a great drive. We’re just a short drive from Greensboro, High Point, and Winston Salem, so you don’t have an excuse not to come down and see us. Everyone on our staff is looking forward to your next visit.
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