During the launch of the Civic Hatchback in Thailand, Honda snuck in a teaser video of the all-new CR-V, which is set to be launched in the Land of Smiles on March 29. In the video, the company has let slip a few new features of the family-friendly SUV – some of which will make their debut on the Thai-market car.
The first and most important is the addition of a third row of seats (the US-market version is a five-seater only), making it the first-ever seven-seater CR-V. Also seen is the lack of a traditional gearlever, replaced by an NSX-style selector with buttons for P, R, N and D.
Honda also highlighted the new 1.6 litre i-DTEC turbodiesel engine, which makes 160 hp at 4,000 rpm and 350 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm. Paired to it is a nine-speed automatic transmission – both the new mill and gearbox originally made their debut on the facelifted version of the outgoing European-market CR-V.
Aside from the diesel, the new CR-V should also be offered in Thailand with the same petrol engines as the US. These include a 2.4 litre naturally-aspirated mill that churns out 184 hp at 6,400 rpm and 244 Nm of torque at 3,900 rpm, along with a 1.5 litre VTEC Turbo unit producing 190 hp at 5,600 rpm and 243 Nm of torque from 2,000 to 5,000 rpm, slightly higher than the one in the Civic.
Completely redesigned inside and out, the new CR-V is even more practical than before, with a longer wheelbase – 2,660 mm vs 2,620 mm – providing the car with a more spacious cabin. New features include LED head- and tail lights, an Active Grille Shutter, an optional powered tailgate with handsfree opening and a new seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
The new CR-V also adds the option of Honda Sensing driver assists, including Collision Mitigation Braking System, Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation, Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). However, it is unclear if all these features will be offered in ASEAN markets.
Closer to home, the new Honda CR-V is likely one of the four cars that Honda Malaysia plans to launch this year. Do you think there will be a market for a diesel seven-seater model over here?
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Well I know it would sell well as a 7seater, petrol, turbo SUV with AWD and the creature comforts and safety standards that we have come to expect from Honda Malaysia, with delightful pricing compared to previous pricing #nopressure
Honda BRV 》 all
Civic 5 seater wheebase 2700mm, CRV 7seater even sorter only 2660mm (over-hang) ???
The 9 speeder sounds way more exciting than the CVT. But strangely, only fitted to the diesel model. Put this in the petrol engine also lah Honda, and also on the Civic. Thailand gets all the goodies in this region (Civic hatchback too). Honda Malaysia needs to work harder.
Wow brand new Honda Stream! Kipidap !!
Honda making lots of variant coming in SEA market
nice one, hope other carmaker can do this too for us consumer to choose.
Any manual for upcoming Honda ?
If Malaysia get 7 seater, X-Trail and CX5 can really close shop.
CRV will wipe them out completely. Even Tiguan can close shop.
X-Trail 7 seater already maa..
If like that I can say Sportage or Kuga 7 seater also. Just buy cheap cushion chair from Aeon and seat 2 midgets at the back.
Tiguan is a sui kwan euro. Not in the same category as polished Japs SUV
HM, pls bring in the 7-seater diesel. My cheque book ready.
Kia Sorento diesel, 7-seater….woooots
Bring in d 7 seater CRV quickly. I will swap my existing old CRV for this d moment this new CRV is launched!
Apa lagi… just bring it in!!
From the top picture, U can see that the CRV can sit 7 quite comfortably. With a new 1.6 litre i-DTEC turbodiesel engine, this 7-seater SUV will be a hit with those who are looking to upgrade from their Alza/Ertiga/Grand Livina.
mmm green colour
Yes. Been waiting for diesel SUV. Mazda diesel is good but the passenger seat is too upright and without the 3rd row.
Make sure the CRV 3rd rows is comfortable enough for an adult unlike the Nissan Xtrail.(for kids only)
I will trade in my Estima for this one. Good.
Diesel CRV with 7 seaters will kill 2 bird in 1 stone.
Has been tested for all the SUV including the Subaru forestor/Mazda/Xtrail/CRV/Sportage/Hyundai Tucsan. Best pick up will be Mazda diesel but at the high price.
In term of safety features, Xtrail will out class all.
If CRV come with Diesel, safety features and 7 seaters, they must be the king of SUV in malaysia. Good.
“In terms of safety features, Xtrail will out class all.” But, can u explain on the 2 airbags only in Xtrail?
Being a Honda CRV, whatever feature with 5 or 7 seats when bring in to Malaysia, it will sell in volumes.
game-changer!
The 7 seater diesel turbo CRV will definitely strike a sweet spot in Malaysia. It will have good performance & high torque combined with fuel economy and low road tax. Honda must offer the the option of high spec version with collision mitigation.
“CR-V is the lack of a traditional gearlever, replaced by an NSX-style selector with buttons for P, R, N and D” ..seriously?where is the pic of this?
True, I was searching for it too. Where is it Paultan?
It’s in the lead image.
NSX gear style selection? Wow.
Just bring it!
Diesel engine with 7 seats is very nice. But I would avoid the 9 speed transmission which is sourced from ZF and fitted into the US Honda Pilot. Lots of complaints on quirky shifting patterns and reliability issues. Plus the pushbutton shifter is just silly, you need to constantly glance down to push the correct button when shifting – very annoying especially when maneuvering in/out of tight spaces.
Bring in Malaysia, 7-seater, with reasonable price!!
Cheque book ready.
Nice, 7-seater! Make sure good price and my cheques is yours.
Please bring the 7 seater here. Make it an option if Honda is afraid it will not sell. Will buy it. The brv looks ugly to me
I’m quote interested with the diesel model if they were to launch it here. Huge vehicles like this will need a Diesel engine for better FC.
Estimate price in Malaysia, pls?
Diesel, 7 seater, conventional auto/DSG please, none of that CVT nonesense, please, thank you.
Monies ready.