Along with the next-generation 2017 Honda Accord, our spy photographers have also caught the 2017 Honda CR-V being tested in hot weather. This is the second time we’ve seen the upcoming fifth-gen SUV which, when it launches next year, will mark the 20th anniversary of the Comfortable Runabout Vehicle – the first one was introduced all the way back in 1997.
Although the mule is still fully covered in camouflage, the lack of any bulky cladding means that we can have a pretty clear look at what’s in store. The front end looks to be an evolution of the current car’s face, with the swept-back headlights tying in with a thick bar above the grille, making up Honda’s “Solid Wing Face” graphic. The downturned centre air intake in the bumper also looks similar to the one before.
Honda has added some extra cladding since the last time around, but previous spyshots have shown that the teardrop-shaped glasshouse, upswept beltline and blown haunches of the outgoing model have been kept, although the impression is that the side profile of the new car is now sleeker.
It’s the rear of the car that is a departure from previous CR-Vs. Instead of the vertical tail lights equipped on past models, the new car is set to gain sleeker items that are reminiscent of those on the XR-V (Dongfeng-Honda’s version of the smaller HR-V). Unlike that car, however, the next CR-V’s tail lights will also extend upwards, much like those on the Jazz.
Interestingly, this particular prototype only has one exhaust pipe on the right side of the car, instead of the twin exits found on the previous car. This, along with the regular projector headlights (rather than full-LED units), suggests that this car is a naturally-aspirated model instead of a turbocharged one, perhaps using a carryover 2.0 litre R20A engine.
Set to replace the 2.4 litre K24A engine is a downsized turbocharged engine, likely the 1.5 litre VTEC Turbo mll from the new Civic. Also from the Civic is the platform, also shared with the next Accord.
It’s also a given that the new model will be larger than before, which is apparent here. Meanwhile, Honda Australia has recently indicated that the next CR-V may get a seven-seat option to distance it from the HR-V. If that is so, it’s likely to mirror the similarly-sized Nissan X-Trail’s 5+2 seating layout rather than having seven proper seats.
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1.5 vtec turbo for crv? Will have more overheat problem soon.
Joke of the year: Any car maker use CVT can call EARTH-DREAM.
Top-up join a turbo unit to existing VTEC mechanical design complexity (20yrs old tech) : further create mechanical design failure.
As long as its not a kimchi, it will have RV
Hopefully the cheater GLC owned Honda does not overcharge us. Global price for CBU 2.5 unit of CRV is only USD$22k.
Cheater DRB and Honda sells it here as RM180k despite being CKD
In Thai oso expensive, so?
Please stay out of this country, go busy body the blog in your country.dont stir thing here if you are not even malaysian
Why compare with Thailand and Indon? Najib said that in 4 years time, 2020, we will be first world nation. He said every Malaysian will earn GDP Per Capita US48k per annum. That is US$4k (RM12k) per month
Najib said every single Malaysian will be earning RM12k per month on average.
So, being first world nation, we should compare car prices with first world nations like Australia and UK and US
You have prob with time ? 4 years time is future, not now.
Lupa makan ubatkah?
Honda dun have confidence in their new car, thats why need to camo test here, camo test there , camo test until Matt Damon comes home from Mars. Unlike P2 that dun need to test Bisa.
So better buy Bisa than this CRV cuz P2 have full confidence and no need test, while Honda have no confidence thats why need to test test test.
John, r u Serious or u r on drug? Bet u have very little knowledge on cars. It’s best u keep stupid comments like this to yourself. Btw, I am not a car SA or anything related.
He is already taking drug…just forgot to take another dosage b4 writing above comment
Test here test there, tease here tease there, finally release also OVERHEAT. Metal part join here join there, wires short here short there, then join a turbo unit, its still a 20yrs old back technology vtec turbo with overheat issues. Vtec itself categorize a bad mechanical design.
Hope proton will rebadge this
Will rebadge. .7 years after Honda have flooded this CRV model our market… wait 4 another 2 more years 4 export…just like current pondana
walked into honda showroom last weekend, the sales told us civic not selling well as expected and need to do roadshow….lolllll
From the camo I can tell the rear lights is gonna be stylish. However the rear appears more boxy looking compare to 3rd and 4th(current) gen.
At least its no longer hunch-back. The current gen rear is hideous.
Personally I prefer the rounded rear of current gen and 3rd gen with rear spoiler. The rear of this 5th gen looks like it has adopted the boxy rear of 2nd gen. (In my opinion)
will still be under power, commercial van pickup is better
i will buy any car, as long as it is not a proton…..
Asal bkn perodua
Generation after generation, the CRV is still very much the same in performance and NVH. Don’t expect this latest model to make much different, nothing will be impressive other than the space. If the drive of a CRV can feel like a Subaru Forester, that will be the day that I will put my money on it, until then sorry.
new crv rear design on toyota land cruiser esque
CRV first gen is still the best looking. There after every CRV gen are getting worse and worse until it become boring and soulless like a more expensive Avanza/Unser mix. Even HRV looks better, and even Sportage also improving.