The highly anticipated 6th-generation Honda CR-V SUV is now officially launched. Honda Malaysia’s flagship SUV boasts a bolder design, a more spacious interior and powertrain options that focuses on fuel-efficiency.
The latest generation Honda CR-V is available with a choice of two powertrains – a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 2.0-litre hybrid powertrain; the latter will only be available next year and will be covered in a separate post.
The 1.5-litre VTEC Turbocharged Engine, fitted in the S, E and V variants, achieves a maximum power of 193PS and a peak torque of 243Nm. Working alongside an advanced CVT, this engine provides powerful performance while optimising acceleration response. The V variant comes exclusively with an advanced Real Time AWD that enhances front and rear driving force distribution for a more secure and stable drive.
Attractive from every angle, the latest CR-V’s modern and sophisticated styling is conveyed through Honda’s well-proportioned and distinctive design language. The flagship SUV is bigger and wider than its predecessor, setting an imposing stance with its 4,691mm length, 1,866mm width, 1,681mm height and 2,701mm wheelbase. Complementing the aesthetics of this completely redesigned SUV are a unique Front Grille with a bold Mesh Pattern, Full LED Headlights and Tail-Lights, Front LED Sequential Turn Signals and a Tailpipe Chrome Finisher, depending on the variant.
Honda Malaysia is taking its flagship SUV to higher levels with the most expansive cargo space ever in a CR-V, which is the largest in its class. The boot capacity now sits at 589 litres when the rear seats are up and increases to a capacious 1,072 litres when the seats are laid flat. The new-generation CR-V has a low loading height, making it easy to move heavier items onto and off the SUV. One of the convenient features that further elevates this ease is the Hands-Free Power Tailgate with Walkaway Close, which enables the owner to open the boot by simply raising their feet below the rear bumper. The boot door will automatically close when the owner walks away.
The clean, horizontal design of the CR-V’s interior bespeaks a combination of classy and contemporary style, and at the same time offers luxurious comfort and a roomier cabin. The leather-trimmed seats in the E variant and above also enhance the overall premium feel in the cabin. To cap it off, drivers are treated to top-notch comfort with an 8-way Driver Power Seat with two-position memory that allow them to easily find the most comfortable positions and save their preferred seating configurations. Passengers can also enjoy a more relaxing ambience inside this SUV as the rear legroom is now improved with 16mm more space. Furthermore, the All-New CR-V offers greater comfort for rear passengers with sliding seats that can recline at eight different angles.
Among the features found in the cabin are additional front USB-C Port, a 9-inch Advanced Display Audio with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ Connectivity and a Wireless Charger for the E variant and above. Additionally, the V variant offer the Interior Ambient Lighting.
The All-New CR-V strives to set the benchmark for active and passive safety performance in an SUV. For the first time in Honda Malaysia, the model incorporates a total of eight Airbags with the inclusion of two Knee Airbags. This feature, along with Honda CONNECT, comes as standard across all variants. Maintaining its supremacy in providing a comprehensive range of safety technology, the All-New CR-V comes with an upgraded Honda SENSING system with a Wide-Angle Radar, Camera and Sonar Sensor. Other important safety features in the model include Honda LaneWatch.
The All-New CR-V provides customers with a choice of five attractive colours. Available for the first time in Honda Malaysia is Canyon River Blue Metallic, joining the line-up of Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Meteoroid Gray Metallic, and Ignite Red Metallic.
The prices of the All-New CR-V starts from RM159,900 for the S variant, RM169,900 for the E variant and RM181,900 for the V variant.
This year, Honda is commemorating its 75th Anniversary, coinciding with Honda Malaysia’s celebration of 20 years of Completely Knocked Down (CKD) CR-V production as this model was the first car assembled in its Melaka plant. In conjunction with the celebration of these milestones, the All-New CR-V S Variant is offered at RM157,900 only for 750 units on a first-come, first served basis.
Honda Malaysia has revealed that there are over 2,000 bookings collected for the Honda CR-V. The company has set a sales target of 1,000 vehicles per month. Noting that the new-generation CR-V is better in every way, Honda Malaysia should continue to lead in the segment.
