SPIED: Honda CR-V 1.5L Turbo testing in Malaysia

SPIED: Honda CR-V 1.5L Turbo testing in Malaysia

The 2017 Honda CR-V, first spotted here undergoing road trials in March, has been sighted again – reader William Loo saw this clad SUV going up towards Genting Highlands and managed to snap a pix of it. The mule is much easier to make out this time compared to the one seen two months ago, which was covered by a massive tarp while on the move.

The rear form of the vehicle, as well as of the distinct tail lamp styling, leaves no question as to the identity of the car, and the twin exhaust tip layout reveals the evaluator to be a 1.5L VTEC Turbo.

We already know that the Turbo is coming, and the Malaysian model line-up should resemble that seen in Indonesia – the fifth-generation SUV was launched at the 2017 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) in Jakarta last month, and the two variant line-up for the republic is different to that for Thailand.

Indonesian CR-V buyers get to choose from a five-seater 2.0 litre NA petrol engine and a seven-seater 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol engine (the Thai model line-up consists of a 2.4 litre NA petrol and a 1.6 litre i-DTEC turbodiesel), and both mills send power to the front wheels via a CVT automatic with steering paddle shifters.

The 1.5 litre DOHC four-pot – which will form the basis of the range-topping model here – puts out 190 PS and 240 Nm of torque delivered between 2,000 and 5,000 rpm, while the familiar R20 2.0 litre SOHC NA lump offers 155 PS and 190 Nm.

GALLERY: Honda CR-V 1.5L Turbo Prestige (Indonesian-market variant)


GALLERY: Honda CR-V 2.0L (Indonesian-market variant)

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Anthony Lim believes that nothing is better than a good smoke and a car with character, with good handling aspects being top of the prize heap. Having spent more than a decade and a half with an English tabloid daily never being able to grasp the meaning of brevity or being succinct, he wags his tail furiously at the idea of waffling - in greater detail - about cars and all their intrinsic peculiarities here.

 

Comments

  • YB Kunta Kinte on May 11, 2017 at 10:41 pm

    Hopefully when it is priced, Honda Malaysia will price the 1.5 Turbo cheaply.

    Cause the CRV is really a cheap car globally. The higher CC 2.5, 10 airbag, CBU, with Honda Sensing is US$22k. This is the global price.

    In Malaysia, the lower CC 2.0 already is RM140k and that also stripped down to lesser airbags, no Honda Sensing, CKD Made in Malaysia etc etc.

    In all probability, in CKD form, Honda Malaysia probably gets the car in raw form for US$13k (RM60k) when it reaches Port Klang.

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    • Zubaidah on May 12, 2017 at 12:13 am

      Proton SUV mana? Semua tidur ke? Belum bangun?

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      • This car is so cheap in Malaysia. Those who cannot afford, do work harder. If you got no money, just buy 2nd hand EX5 for yourself.

        Malaysia has the cheapest car prices in the world!

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        • Fake Newz on May 12, 2017 at 11:13 am

          cheapest? Proof?!

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          • Our EX5 is the cheapest

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          • Cheapest. Really.
            Compare jepunis land, where local made Mira is almost same price with our celup jepunis mari Axia.

            Compare Axia in Indomee oso same price, but since bashers claims our RM like shiet so after exchange rate, our celup Axia more value compare Indomee Axia.

            Compare Axia in south overlordland, where after COE its 10X more than local prices.

            Compare Axia on the road with my Axia+special package. So much more value when inevitable early afterlife.

            So much value locally, is this not cheap?

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        • Suriati on May 12, 2017 at 11:49 am

          cybertroopers like to lie and spread fake news

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          • Proof?

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          • YB Kunta Kinte on May 12, 2017 at 12:37 pm

            the only proof you need is Ringgit Malaysia. 30 years ago was 1 to 1 with SGD. Today, it is SGD 1 to RM3.20.

            That is enough proof.

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      • Subaidah on May 12, 2017 at 10:19 am

        Bedot, org cita pasal honda..yg kau meroyan pasal Proton dah kenapa???

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      • Rakyat belum beri RM1.8B mana ada SUV?

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      • Zulancau on May 12, 2017 at 10:48 am

        When proton suv is ready, you will buy one?

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      • jinggo on May 12, 2017 at 11:21 am

        Bedah, perodua sudah bikin enjin ke belum?

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      • I think instead of wasting your time talking about some amateur called proton, better taruh the sleeping product planners at ETCM.

        Hello! Mana Nissan X-Trail facelift?? Bawak masuk with better specs and better quality! Apple Carplay/Android Auto, moonroof, LED headlights/foglights/tailights! Get rid of the 2.0l FWD model with 7 seats and bring in the 2.0l Hybrid 4WD with 5 seats and all the specification improvements above! Hybrid pricing sure competitive with the Govt incentives for CKD Hybrids! Then 2.5 4WD 7 seater sure can be further improved with better specs and cheaper pricing to fight off the new Honda CR-V! At least put up a fight lah spineless Tan Chong!

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    • CarBuyer on May 12, 2017 at 10:57 am

      Don’t spread false news. According to consumer orientated website specializing in cars in the USA, the average price paid for the entry level new model CRV there is USD26k, and for the 1.5 Turbo, it is USD32k. These prices do not include state sales tax (GST), because these vary by state (and county). For California and New York state, sales tax is 7.5 percent. I don’t think you can even get any “clearance” old-model CRVs there for the price you quoted.

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      • YB Kunta Kinte on May 12, 2017 at 12:02 pm

        official website already say US$24k. Belum bargain lagi and belum discount lagi. After discount, sure can get even US20k

        Where you get US$26k when official website say US$24k?

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        • CarBuyer on May 12, 2017 at 12:47 pm

          USD24k is not USD22k (your previous figure). And if you look further, there is a compulsory flat-rate USD940 “destination charge”. What’s more, the USD24k gets you a really basic model. You even have to pay an additional USD528(!) for reverse sensors. The published price * says it all – “MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $940.00 destination charge and options. Dealers set own prices”. You’ll find street prices at Edmunds.

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          • Dun mind the basher. He stuck in cave and gets his “news” & “facts” from water dripping.

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          • Katak on May 12, 2017 at 9:31 pm

            Don’t talk kok if don’t know. U can bargain like pasar malam when buying car in US. It is up to your skill. 20K+ sound reasonable (~10%).
            Go back to your cave, bolehland katak.

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  • Mikey on May 11, 2017 at 10:43 pm

    It is very smart of Honda to try to push off their current CRV B4 this New CRV arrived at a handsome discount.

    I believe those who can wait a little longer will wait 4 this new model to arrived to pay 4 a better/newer CRV.

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    • Those who wait will wait for Proton SUV. Why buy this when u can get Proton SUV for half price?

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      • CarBuyer on May 12, 2017 at 11:00 am

        Because the brand-value of Proton compared to Honda is not 50 percent; it’s more like 5 percent.

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      • KenJi on May 12, 2017 at 11:09 am

        Taknak Proton SUV even 1/4 price.

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    • Hello, you just described how ALL manufacturers deal with clearing current stock before incoming new model launches. You just found out the norm?

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  • YB Kunta Kinte on May 11, 2017 at 10:45 pm

    Let us hope, since elections are coming, Gomen will finally honour their promise, despite 4 years have already passed and give us this 1.5 Turbo with 30% less.

    this will help Malaysians save a lot. Assuming it is RM160k, this will be RM48k less (30%).

    Let us hope gomen gives us the 30% car price reduction promised to us 4 years ago

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    • Better than that. With this new CRV, we can now have same same with XC90 at half the price. So its 50% reduction janji telah ditepati. Main problem is u can only afford for 2nd hand Honda, and that an EX5.

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  • Kelab sakit otak kunta on May 11, 2017 at 10:55 pm

    Powerful and good fuel economy. Price below 135k please

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on May 11, 2017 at 11:14 pm

    forester xt rival?

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  • Pls.. bring the diesel variant

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  • Fenix on May 12, 2017 at 6:39 am

    Honda Malaysia thinks the whole of Malaysia does not have internet connection. Ditch the mule cover lah silly .

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  • No need to rayu lah… They are not running a charity or forcing people to buy. U think they will price this brand new puppy below current crv’s price? And commit harakiri on our behalf also?
    Face the reality and move on to more affordable options…

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  • philip on May 12, 2017 at 6:56 am

    Hate the volvo copycat tail light design. Get rid of the tall red column part

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  • Prospect Buyer on May 12, 2017 at 7:17 am

    Please do not copy Thailand and Indonesia 7 seater arrangement. 3rd row is very cramp /useless and no rear storage cover. CRV is known with good storage space. 3rd row is added unnecessary weight and eat-up space. No rear storage cover will enourage break-in. Very famous in Malaysia. So bring in 1.5 Turbo and 5 seater arrangement & rear storage cover.

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  • Where is C-HR on May 12, 2017 at 7:45 am

    If priceWhere is C-HR right, the Toyota C-HR is dead before reach Malaysia. So honda sales leading Toyota til 2019? Later ppl already driving new CRV for months, Sam Lo where is ur toyota C-HR????

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  • lilytan on May 12, 2017 at 8:43 am

    Having diesel crv would be great. I dont see no reason not to introduce it here since euro 5 diesel is already available here.

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  • Tricycle on May 12, 2017 at 9:08 am

    Hopefully it will be offered with AWD like in the US or in Thailand.

    AWD really does help a lot in tricky situation especially during the raining season.

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  • AhBoy on May 12, 2017 at 10:18 am

    No need to wish for any major price difference to current ones. $140k+ for 2.0 and most probably $160k+ for the turbo. It’s already a common practice. :-)

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  • CRVfanboi on May 13, 2017 at 9:55 pm

    Hopefully they will bring in the 1.5 turbo AWD to Malaysia. Need to change new CRV soon. Heard from the salesman, the top spec will be 1.5 turbo FWD only =(

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