IIMS 2017: New Honda CR-V launched in Indonesia – seven-seat 1.5L VTEC Turbo, five-seat 2.0L NA

IIMS 2017: New Honda CR-V launched in Indonesia – seven-seat 1.5L VTEC Turbo, five-seat 2.0L NA

The new Honda CR-V was launched in Thailand last month at the Bangkok show, and the fifth-generation SUV has now been launched in Indonesia at the 2017 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS). Two engines are available in the Republic, and both are different from the ones available in the Land of Smiles. This should be closer to what we will get in Malaysia.

While the Thai-spec CR-V comes with a 1.6 litre i-DTEC turbodiesel and a 2.4 litre NA petrol engine, Indonesian CR-V buyers get to choose from a 2.0 litre NA petrol engine and a 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol engine. The VTEC Turbo unit should be one of our engine options in Malaysia when the SUV debuts in CKD form this year.

Here, the blown DOHC four-pot makes 190 PS and 240 Nm of torque delivered between 2,000 and 5,000 rpm. That should give it significantly more oomph than the 2.0 litre SOHC NA, which pushes out 154 PS and 189 Nm of twist at 4,300 rpm. That’s more than the 173 PS and 220 Nm from 1,700 to 5,500 rpm in the Civic FC Turbo.

Both engines send power to the front wheels via a CVT automatic with steering paddle shifters. No NSX-style button gear selector like in the Thai diesel model.

Standard across the board are halogen projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights, fog lamps, rear LED light bars, 18-inch alloys, cruise control, audio and phone steering buttons, seven-inch touchscreen head unit, rear AC vents, manual AC, reverse camera, fabric seats, electronic parking brake with auto hold, dual airbags, VSA and Hill Start Assist.

While the 2.0L is a five seater, the 1.5L Turbo is a seven-seater with a extra third row of seats. To the above kit, it adds on dual exhaust pipes, interior wood trim, dual-zone auto AC with nanoe air purifier, rear AC system (roof vents with fan speed control) and smart entry with push start.

IIMS 2017: New Honda CR-V launched in Indonesia – seven-seat 1.5L VTEC Turbo, five-seat 2.0L NA

Also in are a nine-inch touchscreen head unit with navi, multi-angle reverse camera, eight-way driver’s seat electric adjustment with lumbar, leather seats plus a leather wrapped steering and gear knob.

As seen here, the top spec 1.5L Turbo Prestige is differentiated on the outside by its LED headlamps, LED foglamps and “bold” five-spoke rims (still 18-inch items). Also on the top CR-V are a powered tailgate (with height adjustment), panoramic sunroof, four-way electric front passenger seat, and six airbags with the addition of side and curtain airbags. No digital meter panel, though.

The CR-V, a premium SUV here, is priced from 432 million rupiah (RM141,018) for the 2.0L. The 1.5L Turbo starts from 468 million rupiah (RM152,773) while the 1.5L Turbo Prestige with all the bells and whistles is priced at 508 million rupiah (RM165,841).

GALLERY: Honda CR-V 1.5L Turbo Prestige


GALLERY: Honda CR-V 2.0L

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Comments

  • Pls Honda Malaysia. Bring the CR-V diesel variant.

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    • Most probably not. Kariland city FL oso have diesel variant, but not here. Maybe our diesel too clean kua…

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      • Operation Manager on Apr 27, 2017 at 10:50 pm

        If you have a seat on current CRV, the platform feel like voyage on the sea… the interior so cheap & the handling so terrible …!!!

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      • Rakanmuda on Apr 27, 2017 at 11:06 pm

        Aunty makcik akka drive CRV takmau diesel mah…

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    • maria on Apr 27, 2017 at 6:59 pm

      I hope so they bring in since Mazda kia and soon hyundai also bring their own diesel suv in Malaysia..Also I hope they ditch weak 2.0 Na petrol in favour of vtec turbo n I-dtec diesel

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    • Gulliver on Apr 27, 2017 at 8:10 pm

      CR-V 1.6D $175,000…mahu beli?

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    • AutoFrenz (the original) on Apr 27, 2017 at 8:40 pm

      Pls honda Malaysia dont bring crv here…cant bear to see those ugly taillights…help us from this monster…have no fear..godzilla’s here and so is ultraman taro…

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      • Haters gonna Hate on Apr 28, 2017 at 3:10 pm

        Don’t understand why

        Civic & HR-V design veli nais

        BR-V, City Accord Jazz design nais

        But when it comes to CR-V, aduhai, hodohnya

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    • Honda SA claims that our Malaysian version comes with only 5 seaters! If this is true Probably Honda Malaysia is getting a bit Big Headed by ignoring fellow Malaysians.
      All the talk of Malaysia being the biggest supporter and bla bla of Honda Brand is utter bullshit.They just don’t give a damn. We have given Toyota/UMW a lesson, so what makes you to think we can’t do the same to you?

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  • auto-enthusiast-but-not-quite on Apr 27, 2017 at 5:44 pm

    baguuss…!! please be here in Malaysia soonest!
    looks good, specs good, better +2 third row than xtrail nissan junks

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    • AutoFrenz (the original) on Apr 27, 2017 at 8:37 pm

      Nissan xtrail so much better and more beautiful than this junk .so ugly..the ugliest crv ever…for those who have no taste whatsoever…

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      • DPCraft on Apr 27, 2017 at 9:55 pm

        Yeah, I think the current(RM gen) facelifted is as good looking as a CR-V can get… This 5th gen looks boring, and the front fascia design is a step back compared to current one.
        Can’t wait for next Gen CR-V.

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      • Hey, dun diss Volvo tailights okay? U makes Tokmoh cry.

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      • Medic on Apr 28, 2017 at 9:17 am

        No one forcing you buy, bro

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    • X-trail on Apr 29, 2017 at 8:32 am

      X-trail > CRV

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  • K Kinte on Apr 27, 2017 at 5:55 pm

    Wow, everyone is so excited with the new CRV, the Subaru XV and the CX5. Now, the trend is SUVs. People are going crazy over SUVs.

    But poor Proton, their marketing team all busy minum teh and makan kuih lapis and they are unable to do market research to see that SUV is high in demand.

    Malaysians have been waiting for Malaysian made SUV for some time now. How long will our 2 national car companies take before they realise, SUVs are the trend now?

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  • Lookman on Apr 27, 2017 at 5:56 pm

    Bila Honda Malaysia nak keluarkan CRV turbo ni? Kita agak ketinggalan untuk model baru kereta Jepun daripada negara SEA yang lain.

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    • Tapi bila dapat tu, spec paling best di SEA. Tengok Civic, BRV, City FL. Berbaloi menunggu kan?

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  • XC90? XC60? Pfft! Get this same-same at half da price. Tokmoh must be crying his RV now.

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  • Honda Caryn on Apr 27, 2017 at 6:14 pm

    CRV looking good!
    No 1 needs a petrol guzzling 400k Volvo.

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  • I like the fact that Honda incorporated so many Aircond vents for 2nd and third row passengers. Ideal for Malaysian weather

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  • Fenix on Apr 27, 2017 at 6:38 pm

    Are those wood inserts made from kayu Jati ahhh ? Lol .

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    • heybadigol (Member) on Apr 27, 2017 at 7:19 pm

      The CRV is not a luxury car, so its probably just plastic that look like wood. But they look nice.

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  • I know the Honda brand is popular in Malaysia but man this car is ugly..i dunno how one would say it looks nice..look at that rear end!

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  • heybadigol (Member) on Apr 27, 2017 at 7:17 pm

    No AWD option in Indonesia. But a nice looking car still. Just dont bring it offroading.

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  • Honda Fan on Apr 27, 2017 at 7:34 pm

    5+2 is only for emergency use, even kids also won’t like to sit back there. This CRV looks good but will there be any improvement to the main weakness of lack of power, bad NVH, lousy handling etc?

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Apr 27, 2017 at 8:19 pm

    7 seat variant would be nice

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  • Potential Buyer on Apr 27, 2017 at 9:07 pm

    I hope Honda Malaysia bring 5 seater with 1.5 turbo. Lack of power for 2 liter. The seven seater don’t have tonneau cover when 3rd rear seat fold down. All our stuff expose and encourage break-in. I like the way nissan x-trail design for tonneau cover. Hopefully Honda Malaysia find a way to cover it. Don’t follow HRV….the cover is soo flimsy

    Paddle shift is a must for Malaysia. Good job Honda Indonesia.

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  • DPCraft on Apr 27, 2017 at 9:46 pm

    Lol, why is the same old underpower 2.0L still around? With no power gain. Instead, it is 1PS 1Nm Lower compared to current model.

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  • teelim on Apr 27, 2017 at 9:55 pm

    Hope they offer the memory function for the powered seats when they launch it here

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  • Why no AWD variant there?

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    • Nope.
      Honda Indonesia are too stingy when it comes to features.
      Compared to Mazda CX-5, CRV build quality and features much lower. Their advantages lie on 1.5 Turbo machine and 7-seaters option.

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  • Francis Lim on Apr 27, 2017 at 11:36 pm

    No car manufacturer would bring their diesel engine here when we are still selling Euro 2 diesel. Thailand and Indonesia sell Euro 5 diesel so they have no problem.

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    • Baru bangun dari tidur yang panjang ke?

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      • I wish Honda Malaysia will bring the frugal I-Dtec Diesel in as this is good to use as a company car, price it at RM150k. If there is a choice, I will gladly trade the 18 inch rim for a smaller 17 inch rim in exchange for the digital instrument panel in the Civic. Besides, bigger rim makes the ride bumpy in Malaysian roads, 18inch tyres are expensive too.
        The 2.0L NA should be retired for good. Look at the Civic sales, 70% of the buyers opt for the 1.5L Turbo engine. The salesman are trying very hard to clear off the 1.8L NA stock these days.

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  • Han Cunningham on Apr 27, 2017 at 11:36 pm

    does it has built-in apple carplay??

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  • Kangaroo on Apr 28, 2017 at 1:21 am

    New CX5 is the better choice! Looks and drive better!

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  • The ugliest CRV so far.

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  • Haters gonna Hate on Apr 28, 2017 at 7:59 am

    The rear lights suck.

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  • Panoramic roof!!!

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  • Tiguan FTW.

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  • carazy on Apr 28, 2017 at 5:11 pm

    Hope this all new CRV will drive like Civic, which is very driver centered, and very2 sporty and responsive. I drove X-trail, but it drive lame, no feel at all. I will wait for CRV and hope it comes with 7 seats like siam and indon spec. If it comes with 5 seaters, then I hv to go with lame X-trail.

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    • CRV drive is lagi lame la, 2.0 underpower, xtrail 2.0 is lil torqey for its size

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    • Prospect buyer on Apr 29, 2017 at 11:36 am

      If come with 7 seater and no tonneau cover… go x-trail. Very brilliant way to store the cover when on 7 seater mode.

      If come with 5 seater, no tonneau cover, no paddle shift and no turbo… wait for new CX5 in Sep or Oct.. just few months away. CX5 will come with 2.5 4×4.

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  • Dr Chin on Apr 29, 2017 at 10:02 pm

    Why does the new CRV wood trimmings look so fake and terrible? Is it the photos or is this Honda’s cost cutting? Or is this just for the Indonesian market? Btw, 1.5 ltr engines are notorious for noise problem. My son have the Civic 1.5 turbo and he has to put on the sound system so loud to drown out the engine noise which can get annoying.

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  • Wee fuk yew on Apr 30, 2017 at 3:54 am

    Malaysians seem to be the last country in Asean for Honda to launch new products despite contributing amongst the highest sales figures.

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