KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 ― In what is going to certainly be the final automobile launch of the yr, Honda Malaysia has lastly pulled the covers off the all-new CR-V. This sixth-generation household SUV guarantees to supply elevated house and practicality, in addition to much more tech and a extra premium outlook — plus higher effectivity because of a brand new hybrid variant.
Honda CR-V 2024 Malaysia pricing
The new CR-V might be obtainable in 4 variants, together with the petrol S, E and V trims, the final of which is just obtainable with all-wheel drive. For the primary time, the SUV can also be being provided in hybrid type, this being the range-topping e:HEV RS, obtainable in early 2024. Prices for the petrol variants are as follows:
• Honda CR-V 1.5T S – RM159,900
• Honda CR-V 1.5T E – RM169,900
• Honda CR-V 1.5T V AWD – RM181,900
For a restricted time, Honda Malaysia is providing a particular value of RM157,900 for the bottom S variant, relevant for the primary 750 models in celebration of Honda’s seventy fifth anniversary. These costs are on-the-road with out insurance coverage, inclusive of the standard five-year, unlimited-mileage guarantee and 5 occasions free labour for servicing. The e:HEV RS additionally will get an eight-year, unlimited-mileage battery guarantee.
Honda CR-V 2024 energy and effectivity
With the appearance of the sixth-generation CR-V, Honda has lastly ditched the bottom 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated engine, so all petrol variants are powered by the now-ubiquitous 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo four-cylinder. Outputs stay an identical at 190hp and 243Nm of torque, however the firm has tweaked the mill to enhance throttle response and cut back noise. It continues to be paired with a CVT, with gasoline consumption quoted at 7.0 litres per 100km (7.5 litres per 100km for the V AWD).
The e:HEV RS, alternatively, is motivated by an electrical motor that produces 181hp and a stout 335Nm, driving the entrance wheels. This is in flip juiced by a 146hp/190Nm 2.0-litre direct-injected petrol engine, which not solely features as a generator however also can drive the automotive at greater speeds (the place it’s most effective) by a lock-up clutch. If all that sounds acquainted to you, that’s as a result of the entire shebang has been lifted straight from the Civic e:HEV RS. Claimed gasoline consumption is 5.0 litres per 100km.
Built on a revised platform that additionally underpins the newest Civic, the CR-V advantages from a stiffer physique shell and rear subframe, alongside with a light-weight aluminium entrance subframe and retuned dampers and steering to enhance its trip and dealing with. The V’s all-wheel-drive system additionally now comes with variable torque distribution to make the automotive extra agile. Increased noise insulation has additionally been fitted, working in live performance with the improved energetic noise cancellation that options an extra mic and a devoted speaker.
Larger with extra mature styling
The new CR-V continues the dimensions development obvious in current iterations, measuring 80mm longer and 10mm wider with a 40mm longer wheelbase. This is mirrored on the surface, the place the automotive gives higher street presence by the bigger dimensions and the extra mature styling. The extra assertive entrance finish design consisting of slimmer full-LED headlights (with sequential indicators) and a big grille with a hexagonal mesh.
Along the aspect, CR-V has a cleaner design than the outgoing mannequin, with a straight shoulder line, delicate wheel arch flares and a much less abrupt window line kink, though the trademark L-shaped taillights stay. As normal, the automotive sports activities black plastic physique cladding and 17-inch silver alloy wheels; the E and V variants graduate to bigger 18-inch rollers.
The e:HEV RS is ready aside by the total body-coloured cladding and blacked-out particulars just like the door handles, wing mirrors and wheels. There’s additionally a brand new energetic grille shutter that closes at greater speeds, enhancing aerodynamics.
Premium Civic-style inside, Bose audio system
Inside, the CR-V sports activities a extra premium feel and look, borrowing a lot from the newest Civic. These embrace the full-width mesh-covered air-con vents, huge centre console and full-LED lighting — together with the touch-sensitive studying lights. You additionally get a freestanding centre touchscreen that measures seven inches throughout as normal, alongside with a part-digital instrument cluster incorporating a seven-inch show. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and eight audio system are fitted throughout the board.
Moving as much as the E variant nets you a bigger nine-inch touchscreen, replete with wi-fi Apple CarPlay; it additionally provides a USB-C port on the entrance and a 15W Qi wi-fi charger. You’ll must plump for the e:HEV RS mannequin to get a ten.25-inch fully-digital instrument show and, for the primary time, a head-up show. Also new on this variant is the 12-speaker Bose sound system, one other first for Honda Malaysia.
Elsewhere, the CR-V continues to set the benchmark in practicality, with as much as 9 litres of storage beneath the centre armrest, a sliding rear seat with eight ranges recline and a large 589 litres of boot house — up from 522 litres beforehand. You additionally get a brand new hands-free powered tailgate that mechanically closes as you stroll away, though that is reserved for the E variant and up. Improving visibility in our torrid rainstorms are the windscreen washer nozzles constructed into the wiper arms.
Standard on the S mannequin are keyless entry with walk-away auto locking, distant engine begin, cloth seats with handbook adjustment, dual-zone automated aircon, rear air vents, twin rear USB-C ports and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror. The E provides entrance parking sensors, leather-based seats with energy adjustment (now with driver’s aspect reminiscence) and paddle shifters, whereas the V throws in a 360-degree digicam system and ambient lighting.
Exclusive to the RS mannequin are cornering lights, roof rails, “resonator” wheels that cut back street noise, a rear fog gentle and a sensible key card from the Civic e:HEV RS. It’s additionally the one CR-V mannequin to get a drive mode selector with Eco, Normal and Sport modes, the latter supplying you with a extra responsive throttle and in addition a extra aggressive “engine noise” piped in by the audio system.
Honda Sensing, 8 airbags come as normal
As with most Honda fashions these days, the CR-V comes with the total complement of Honda Sensing driver assists as normal. These embrace autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise management with Low Speed Follow and lane centring help for Level 2 semi-autonomous driving, alongside with street departure mitigation, automated excessive beam and a brand new entrance departure alert.
The carmaker’s LaneWatch digicam is fitted to E variants and above, whereas the RS mannequin moreover options adaptive excessive beam which might block off sure sections to keep away from blinding different motorists. With the brand new twin knee airbags, the CR-V now options eight airbags as normal and has achieved a five-star ASEAN NCAP security score. ― eNM
