I think I read a review that said forward visibility is slightly brighter, but the side/peripheral lighting is much better. My touring is due in next week. We'll see.

 

If the peripheral lighting is better, that is good. I had a close encounter with a moose this last summer and it left a lasting impression on me.

 

It was a huge difference to me. Test drove the EX-L and Touring at night and the LED option is night and day better. Pun intended.

 

So can you just swap between the two or does it take "engineering" to make it happen?

 

No to Mention Led headlights look cooler- only wish fog lights were also Led

 

Swap em' out with LED emitters - pretty simple

 

Another member asked about the LED Headlights, here are some of the replies...
http://www.crvownersclub.com/forums...s/137-2017-present-official-specs-features-etc-gen-5/126289-led-headlights.html

Also note the Ridgeline has been tested for Headlights from the IIHS...
Take a look at the 2017 Ridgeline headlight testing (3rd from the bottom on the left), also notice the difference between models with LED and without.
http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/veh...ab-pickup/2017

I was curious to see the costs difference (for insurance replacement purposes) found this...

Touring LED
https://estore.honda.com/honda/part...nda-parts-catalog-detail.asp?m=2017-cr-v-5-tourin-awd-cvt&sn=&b=B++0801&dl=#001

EX-L Standard
https://estore.honda.com/honda/part...s/view-honda-parts-catalog-detail.asp?m=2017-cr-v-5-exl-awd-cvt&sn=&b=B++08&dl=

 

I can't seem to edit my own post, so here's the correct link to the IIHS data..sorry
http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehicle/v/honda/ridgeline-crew-cab-pickup

 

I found the LED headlight assemblies cheaper on Hondapartsnow.com, around $750/side with hardware but still that's $1,500 in headlights.

Also, you should be able to edit your posts after 5-10 forum posts, not sure why the moderators on this forum set it up that way but if you post a few more times you will get editing privileges.

 

Also, you should be able to edit your posts after 5-10 forum posts, not sure why the moderators on this forum set it up that way but if you post a few more times you will get editing privileges.

Thanks and yes I see the ability to edit now that I have 5 posts

 

I am looking for a replacement headlight (low & high)for my 2017 EX-L. White, illuminating more and farther (comparable to the LEDs in Touring) and DOT compliant. Can you suggest halogen bulbs which can satisfy these ? (LEDs seems to be bit expensive and may end up in errors).

 

I am pretty disappointed with the light output from my EX-L, too. The light doesn't seem very bright and is a bit yellow for my preference.

I have tried changing to "better" bulbs for other cars but often times they weren't much better. If I find a H11 55W bulb that's better, I'll share with the forum. The only time I got significantly better output was when I changed my entire H4 headlamp.

 

cyoma13, you could install Sylvania HyperWhite bulbs, however, I've not seen them last more then 2 years for anyone. I have a friend with a Mercedes didn't even get 6 months out of them, but then again, I have been told Mercedes headlamps run at higher voltages.

 

If LED headlights was a stand alone option, I would have taken it. Can't justify the $3000 extra for the Touring to get that feature. Having said that, I felt the EX-L halogen is Ok especially with the Auto high beam, though I prefer white light.

 

Thanks for the info. I will do some research on it. Any idea about the Putco bulbs listed in collegehillshonda.com website in the 2017 CRV accessory section ?

 

They only have a one year warranty but possibly someone at College Hills Honda has more info about life expectancy.

 

Generally, very bright bulbs do not have a long life. It's part of the trade off. These bulbs don't seem too bad.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAcQvY6pl3w

 

Even though they don't list them yet under their "auto find" feature yet, I bet they can supply what you need in LED.

http://www.precisionled.com/

 

My only complaint about the LEDs on my Touring, is that they seem to not be as effective as the ones on my old '13 when the roads are wet. It just doesn't seem very bright at all. When the roads are dry, they are GREAT!

 

Scratching my head . . .

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Does anyone have the specs in Lumens? (both models) Thanks gang!

 

Are the LEDs "projector" headlights? Honda doesn't seem to call them that in any of the publications I've read.

 

Some manufacturers use an LED Projector Beam style, the headlight housing on those look very similar to the Halogen Projector Beam that is on the LX, EX, EX-L CR-V but the light is brighter and more white than Halogen. The Touring uses Honda's LED Jewel headlamps which are several small individual LED lenses, same as on the Acura products.

Here is a picture of Honda's Jewel LED headlights on the 2017 CR-V:

 

My understanding of the variation between the Acura and Honda use of LED headlights is that Acura uses the LED Jewel (small individual lense in front of each LED) and Honda uses LEDs housed in individual reflectors. There are no jewel lenses in the Honda touring models.

 

Just checked out both EX and Touring and not as bright as my replacement on my 06 Ody with this one http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/UltraHIDKit.

 

Just having bright light is useless, all it does is obstruct on coming drivers and bright light is just close by- does not help with actual driving for distance etc- not to mention it is illegal and get ticketed

 

True, that's one of the reason I'm happy IIHS is finally testing and rating the effectiveness for the driver AND the glare it creates for oncoming traffic. It's about time!

 

I've heard folks in a subie forum mention the yellow light color helps with definition. One said he just couldn't make out shapes and objects as easily. Glare issue maybe??

 

There is far more than brightness to lighting up what's in front of you. I bought a brand new Mercedes E class with premium 2 package back in 2008. It had Bi-Xenon active headlights. Most people thought they were awesome - except for when it was raining. It'll be good to finally get some hopefully objective information about headlights. There are a lot of people making mistakes on changing their headlight bulbs, thinking they're going to see better, but actually just following a fad and reducing safety. I have no idea how good the Honda LEDs are. Hopefully they really perform well.

 

My better half has a 2007 Acura TSX. I don't know what the headlights are but the light is much whiter than any of my lesser expensive vehicles headlights have been. It also lights the road better. That's what I want although I'm not certain how to get it. My 2016 EX headlights are the typical not white, slightly yellowish, not very good unless on high beam lights you get on most under $30k vehicles.

 

I have a Touring and some one asked me about the brightness. I really can't say it's anything but ordinary. I'll admit; I was spoiled by my s2000 for many years, which had projection lights that were just amazing. Another thing about the Touring is the automatic brights, which I use; so when you really may need additional lighting (fewer vehicles to follow and poor to no street lighting), you get it from the brights.

 

Yeah I like the auto brights on my EX L too, they are quick to switch back to low and I like the shape of the light down the road, pulls in animal eyes, and even indistinct highway signs look clearer.

 

I think LED headlights is not about brightness. It's about the color temp. When u look at oncoming cars have it. You instantly know its LED, and it looks awesome.