Honda CR-V facelift unveiled in Japan

Honda CR-V Facelift

Though we’ve already seen the new CR-V in full after the European and US offices released details and pix of the car earlier, our CR-V is very likely to have more in common with the Japanese version (for the real deal, gotta look at the ASEAN market versions) rather than the Euro or US cars.

Honda CR-V Facelift

The shots I found of the Japanese facelifted CR-V shows certain models with wood interiors – I must say it gives the SUV a completely different look and feel on the inside even though the basic design and shapes are just the same.

Honda CR-V Facelift

Look after the jump for galleries of the Japanese facelifted CR-V and the previously published album of the US version. Aren’t you glad we don’t get the outdated-looking USDM amber turn signals instead of our modern transparent signal indicators? Apparently the US DOT requires amber coloured reflectors at the front but somehow have no qualms about having red turn signals at the rear.

I’ve seen cars in the US where the manufacturer had to add an ugly orange sticker onto the body near the headlamps (look at this photo of the new 7-Series) because they didn’t want to produce a different amber lense design, probably for cost cutting purposes.

GALLERY: Honda CR-V Facelift Japan Debut

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GALLERY: Honda CR-V Facelift US Debut

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Comments

  • At least it looks better than the current model. By the way, white is nice… :)

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  • brutus on Sep 21, 2009 at 3:32 pm

    with the price Honda Malaysia had priced this car, would it not be a better bet to go for a 240G Harrier (though it is not brand new)?

    wonder how would the diesel version of the Captiva fairs up to this CR-V?

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  • Caddilac on Sep 21, 2009 at 5:46 pm

    Tucson-ix looks much better than this..

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  • Chris on Sep 21, 2009 at 5:58 pm

    Wah.Very Nice interior

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  • MycarMylife on Sep 21, 2009 at 6:27 pm

    Having said earlier it is still not up to mark for a Honda product, better scrap it and go back to the drawing boards .Look further and you will see the Ford Kuga is miles ahead.

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  • Jimmy on Sep 21, 2009 at 6:43 pm

    New Tucson lebih cantik. No leather seats and SHOCK engine in Malaysia? Won't buy!

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  • HondasLover on Sep 21, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    Can't wait to ….. How much would it be in malaysia market? Any idea?

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  • George on Sep 21, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    Love the interior but not the exterior especially the rear.

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  • cacye on Sep 22, 2009 at 1:18 am

    paul, any idea when it will be launch here?

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  • mingyuyu on Sep 22, 2009 at 4:29 am

    Still cant feel well with its exterior, but the interior is nice to me…

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  • Andrew on Sep 22, 2009 at 7:56 am

    Which engine does the MY market get? I tried the one w/ the 2L engine – very smooth yet VERY SLOW.

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  • Integra on Sep 24, 2009 at 1:44 am

    The new interior looks nice.

    Honda Malaysia, please please bring in the beige interior with wood panel and leather seats as standard! The current CRV is way too basic for a RM147,000 car…underpower engine and not even leather seats. What lar..

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  • ommph on Sep 27, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    l.a.m.e. design.

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  • Neo Sat on Jan 10, 2010 at 4:24 am

    I've just book at Honda Damansara…I will have my ride in june..hopefully

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  • Mustang Jeo on Jan 12, 2010 at 3:55 am

    i'll place every buck for the new Tucson ix35 .. whatever they plan to call it.. bet it will be 20k cheaper w specs higher.. expect build quality to be way better than what honda has to offer.. clost to 150k.. not worth it…

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