The previews of the 2017 Honda CR-V so far have revealed both 1.5L VTEC Turbo and 2.0 normally-aspirated versions of the fifth-generation SUV, but nothing specific has been mentioned as to just how many variants there will be in the line-up.
We now know there’s four at the very least, of which three are 1.5 litre VTEC Turbo versions – the range-topper will be a 1.5L VTEC Turbo Premium 2WD with Lanewatch and Honda Sensing, items which have been mentioned but not seen on the second variant in the range, a 1.5L VTEC Turbo AWD (as seen in Kota Kinabalu).
The third is a 1.5L VTEC Turbo 2WD, which was on call at a special event to highlight the elements of the Honda Sensing suite (via the 1.5L VTEC Turbo Premium 2WD) earlier today. Finally, there’s a baseline 2.0L i-VTEC 2WD, which was the CR-V model previewed in Penang earlier this month. A 4WD version of the 2.0 litre is looking unlikely, but if it does then the range will consist of five models.
All the 1.5L VTEC Turbo variants use a 1.5 litre direct injection turbocharged VTEC engine with 193 PS and 243 Nm of torque from 2,000 to 5,000 rpm, while the base model retains the previously-seen R20 naturally-aspirated 2.0 litre i-VTEC motor with 155 PS and 190 Nm. Both models get Honda’s Earth Dreams CVT transmission, replacing the five-speed auto seen in the outgoing model.
It was also confirmed at today’s event that the entire fifth-gen CR-V range sold in Malaysia will all be five-seater versions.
As to why the seven-seat model is not making its way here, Honda Malaysia personnel said that based on a survey carried out by the company early on, buyers in the target market for the car responded that extra seats aren’t really a primary point of consideration. Instead, most place space and features ahead of extra seats, and that’s why we’re only getting a five-seat model.
GALLERY: 2017 Honda CR-V 1.5L VTEC Turbo AWD in Malaysia
GALLERY: 2017 Honda CR-V 2.0L i-VTEC 2WD in Malaysia
“We now know there’s four at the very least, of which three are turbo versions – the range-topper will be a 1.5L VTEC Turbo 2WD with Lanewatch and Honda Sensing, items which have been mentioned but not seen on the second variant in the range, a 1.5L Turbo AWD (as seen in Kota Kinabalu).
The third is a 1.5L Turbo 2WD, which was on call at a special event to highlight the elements of the Honda Sensing suite earlier today. Finally, there’s a baseline 2.0L i-VTEC 2WD, which was the CR-V model previewed in Penang earlier this month. A 4WD version of the 2.0 litre is looking unlikely, but if it does then the range will consist of five models.”
This doesn’t make sense. How can a 2WD be a range-topping model? Surely this is a typo and the range topping model is a 1.5l VTEC Turbo AWD high-spec, followed by a 1.5l VTEC Turbo mid-spec, then a 1.5l VTEC Turbo 2WD, then a 2.0l VTEC 2WD?
4 variants but not a single seven seater variant? So disappointed
BRV seven seater lai lai
One crash whole family hamkachan – still want a 7 seater?
Let us hope the price is right. We don’t really care what models come in, so long as the price is cheap. In US, the CRV 2.4 CBU is about US$22k. Comes with Honda Sensing as standard.
A fresh graduate in the US earns US$4500. In Australia, the CRV is at RM94k. A fresh graduate there earns AUD$4500 also. That is about RM15,000
In Malaysia, a fresh graduate earns RM2500. And according to EPF statistics, 78.3% of all EPF contributors earn ONLY RM1500 and below.
The car is at RM150k to RM170k. Let us hope gomen keeps their 30% price reduction promise.
It’s not 30% price, it’s should be 30% excise duty.
look at this car, i m surely a stupid if dun buy proton
Did anyone ever call you clever?
yes. my godfather, najib
Price is a main factor here. Which one you buy, Price at RM155K with 7 seater or RM130k with 5 seater.
If can afford, buy CRV.
If cant afford, buy Exora.
If lagi cant afford, buy Ertiga.
Yup, I was confused as well when I read it. Tersongsang the hierarchy..lol
1.5 Turbo AWD gooder bargain then! Take my money!!
Bye CRV, Outlander here I come… Honda pls read all the comments here, you will have a better survey result here in paultan.org!!!
The Tiguan. Car of the Year
Yes, the range topping should be 1.5 AWD plus all the features. It is pretty weird for HondaMalaysia to offer 2WD at its range topping.
In terms of traction AWD is better than 2WD.
Slightly dissapointed, but still better than Tiguan which is only offered in 2WD and very much underpower 1.4T.
That is indeed odd. And there are three 1.5 turbo models. One with VTEC, the other 2 no VTEC mentioned, so dont know whether got or not. I’m thinking there’s a bit of typo and misunderstanding going on. Better wait for official launch for final information.
Haha, it’s the same turbocharged and DI 1.5 litre unit across the board, but to make it absolutely clear, each mention of the engine now identifies it as 1.5L VTEC Turbo right across the whole story.
Yes, total agree! How can a range topping CR-V do without AWD?
Disappointed. Cancel the booking.
Actually Msia 7 seater better cause all the abang-abang got 5 to 6 kids each.
But normally people with 5-7 can’t afford CR-V. So they’ll get the BR-V. If rich people with 5-7 kids will not even look at CR-V they buy Alphard & Vellfire or other cars from a premium brand. or buy Odyssey.
2017 New CRV 2.4, 20K Raya rebate!
Same same 5-seater.
Smart move. Fortuner lah !
How many hip & lifestyle livin familis have more than 3 kids?
They have parents.
Pls ask the parents get into the MPV instead of SUV. It will save their hips and backbones.
Side income for soccer moms…CRV school bus.
majority of the population. Remember Mahathir say must have 5 kids??
Really? Majority r those that fed on organic grown, sustainbly farmed, glutten & chemical free superfoods, that lives in posh areas, and go overseas holiday every 6 months? Wow! MY dah berjaya!
Sometimes (or maybe every weekend) u need to take your father/mother/ in laws/nephews/ nieces for a drive around town with your two kids also….
….or at least 4 chicks jalan2 makan angin saturday night…cannot let them sit on your lap while driving…not safe – PlaySafeDriveSafe
Great and nice looking car
Which mabuk ketum smart bottom that thinks having an extra 2 seats on the back does not give more space ? What were they thinking ? To whom did Honda do these surveys from ? Drug addicts ?
Baffled with this coz I really wanted to buy after seeing that our neighboring country got 7 seaters and we get 5 only. What the fish ???
That Honda Malaysia personnel simply bantai only la. The survey from where wan?
Win-win situation : Make it an option for 5 seater and 7seater. Can attract 7 seater customers as well.
aggreed. thats what i thought
As far as I know, there’s no ROCKET SCIENCE installing extra 2 seats at the back. There wouldn’t be much hassle, especially at the back, as there are no electronics involve unlike the front seats.
What is that hard to make it optional for customers. I can’t seem to reason this “5-seater only” decision.
Seatbelts. And seatbelt reminders. Costs. Bean counters won.
Again, no idea what demographics HM had sampled. Most SUV and MPV buyers tend to favour the extra rear seats, even if they are +2s.
While i understand that the small 3rd row seats are limited in use (mine spend most of its time outside of the car) but the convenience of having 2 extra jump seats is sometimes indispensable.
Even Tesla offers 3rd row “+” seats in its sedans, more so a family SUV.
Really too bad the Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi is so much more than the petrol version or it would have given this CRV turbo a run for the money.
Ini semua salah survey DRB….
Honda MY is owned by Honda jepunis, unless ur saying Honda jepunis oso now r belongs to MY, like some say toyota now belongs to MY.
Exactly .. what in my thoughts..
wa… malaysia really like to deduct everything.
The reason why overseas is so popular with CRV is because it is AWD. If its only 2WD what for buy this kind of SUV.
2WD 2.0l for previous model CR-V have more sales than 4WD..
your are so topkek… even can’t afford for Bezza still want talk about automotive industries in Malaysia
Honda Malaysia, Did you get the wrong survey result of people don’t want the 7 seaters? Are you serious?
Honda has always been doing its homework. No wonder honda cars are selling well here. Perhaps proton n toyota can learn frm honda too
I prefer 7 seaters..
you lost one customer..
yeah…u lost another customer too, guess the Kia Grand Carnival wt its powerful turbo diesel & 7 seats look more suitable for me
Kia Sorento High Spec Diesel is better choice. AWD.
Cakap lebat maaa.. kalau 7 seater pon ko tak beli. kih3
What kind of survey Honda did carried out? I just turning my head to X-Trail as the extra two mini seat still good enough for my kids, comparing to none. It’s a disappointed decision to many families who looking for a 7 seaterSUV. X-Trail is still considered 5+2 not 7.
I guess you’re considered the minority. If it was so in demand the X-trail would be the best seller. Perhaps the survey is right after all
FYI, the x-trail is the best seller since introduction.
8k plus units last year compared to 5k plus units.
Because Nissan (TCM) only offer 2 airbags for that hefty price…boo TCM
Good. Nissan x trail has a 7 seats as standard spec. A good alternative.
But only 2 airbags
that’s why I went for subaru forester… risked the extra 2 seats for 7 airbags.
Let’s vote
7 seater – like 5 seater -dislike
PG vote CR-V Facelift got 7-seater.
Really sick and tired reading this HONDA CRV articles everyday
Four times in a row repeatedly publishing Honda CRV .
Boring and not interesting anymore
Huh? Where did honda do the survey? With honda staff members?
There is no doubt the CRV will sell well regardless it is 5 seater or 7 seater. But I still feel it will sell better if it had offered a 7 seater version. But no way of finding out if it doesn’t offer an option in the first place.
I personally think the true reason is that Honda doesn’t want the CR-V to canibalise the Honda Odyssey.
I don’t think it can even with seven seats as it’s targeting different market segment. 140-170k versus 250k!
I was amazed with indonesia crv prestige with 7 seater, its look like the complete package for a family of with kids. 5 seater for daily use, while the extra 2 seats come in handy when going out with grandparents.
Has been discussing with my friends regarding possibility of 7 seater and we are excited for it. At the end of it got disappointed with honda malaysia final decision.
So based on honda malaysia survey, we seems to be the minority group. :(
2.0NA 2wd, without honda sensing
1.5T 4wd, without honda sensing
1.5T 2wd, with honda sensing
1.5T 4wd, with honda sensing
Summary the specs is like that.
4WD is not equivalent to AWD…
Is the crv still relevant when a good product like xtrail/rogue is available and leading in terms of sale worldwide…even cx-5 can offer so much more than this ugliest crv ever…whats wrong with honda…every new crv will become uglier and uglier…pity all those honda fanboys who have to drive an ugly vehicle while looking up just like when they drive brv…i hope they will repent and eventually drive in a very humble manner…after all its just a honda…
the problem with xtrail in msia is that its safety equipment is still lacking compared to this….xtrail only hv 2 airbags?!!…since the crv only hv 5 seats, guess i need to look at carnival/sorento instead…full safety equipment wt an additional powerful & frugal turbo diesel.
A very brilliant move Honda
Ok Honda Malaysia. I will proceed with Nissan Xtrail.
Test drive Sorento 1st
Go ahead.. no one is stopping you.. But later dont get jealous when you see the all new Honda CRV with Honda Sensing + Full LED Head & rear light..
Btw, you can always be proud of your 2 airbags X-trail :)
I was hoping the highest spec model to be an AWD 1.5L Turbo with Lane Watch and Honda Sensing.
The 2WD is the range topper and not the 4WD? Very interesting.
Honda Malaysia will bring in 7 seaters after a year and kill the 5 seaters version. How much space will be taken up by the 2 foldable seats? Personally I prefer to have the spare seats.
i don’t know which survey they are conducted, what sampling that they are use.For me it should make a survey based on major people in malaysia based on status, economy, area and financial as well. If let say people who single status will be more vote for 5 seaters than people has more family members.
Of course the new crv will be offered 5 seater only. Basically its a Jazz SUV. Ever since when any Jazz variant got 7 seaters? Lol
Jazz SUV is called HR-V, brader….
The survey does within Honda Malaysia staff?
I think HM is trying to BS. If 7-seater is not important why do you think you can sell BR-V? Btw, not everyone prefer to drive MPV aka “minivan” so they might go for 7-seater SUV like the Nissan Xtrail or Mitsubishi Outlander.
Who are the target customers by the way? I bet most of them are single or small family and the percentage is not even 10% of parents with 4 or more kids. Compared to country like Ausie(7-seater is available),In Malaysia it is common to see parents with 4 or more kids and they need the extra 2 seats. So clearly your stats is wrong and the survey result is crap.
At least you should provide the additional 2-seats as an option or accessory. If they really want it, just pay extra and install it. Why is that so difficult? But now with only 5-seats you are closing the door and it is really a deal breaker if 7-seats is a requirement.
“The third is a 1.5L Turbo 2WD, which was on call at a special event to highlight the elements of the Honda Sensing suite earlier today. ” so this version got honda sensing or not? Yet the second higher one doesn’t? Confusing.
I guess the survey got it right. Those that own CRV loves the boot space and how much it can carry during long balik kampung journeys. But it’s also because maybe those that wants the CRV are not looking for the extra 2 seats…
If they only make survey from existing owner of CRV then it may be true. But for potential buyer who did not own a SUV before, HM make a big mistake by not including the 7 seater version. They should know if they bring the 7 seater in, they will be the market leader for 7 seater SUV with the price they will be giving. Looking at the picture the, 3rd row sit are much better compare to others in the same class of vehicle.
this car is quite fugly if you ask me.
Why top range not AWD with all-in? Honda Malaysia is very wierd !!!!
Honda keep range topper with AWD in next upgrade strategy. Get it?
What survey?
I dont know about others…but I actually look forward for 7 seater CRV. Will buy CRV if it is 7 seater.
Range topper is a 2WD with LaneWatch and Honda Sensing, followed by an AWD without LaneWatch and Honda Sensing…?
Am I reading this correctly…?
HM seems to have their priorities misplaced…
To explain mean to JUSTIFY. Did HM get their marketing wrong on this?? Hmm…
for seven seater, they can always opt for the BR-V
Some people don’t want to buy a seven seater but with 2 airbags
well, then spend more on luxury ones like the Alphard or perhaps… a commercial van
BRV is too small. It is seven seater, but can only carry 6 people.
like i said, they can spend more on MPV or commercial, which sit as many as they like
bro, brv is 1.5 liter engine only. some ppl looking for 7 seater with more powerful engine. so when fully loaded, engine is not stressed.
like i said, they can spend more on MPV or commercial van, which sit as many as they like
I’m a little bit confused. So, if I got this right the four variants are:
1. 2.0 NA 2WD
2. 1.5 T 2WD
3. 1.5 T AWD
4. 1.5 T AWD + Honda Sensing
Personally, I’m quite disappointed that Honda Malaysia opt out the 7 seater configuration. If not, it will be the perfect offering considering the current choices for non-premium 7 seater SUVs are quite disappointing. Unless Nissan releases an upgraded X-Trail with 6 airbags next year.
bye CRV, reconsidering Sorento, SantaFe and X-trail
onda Malaysia personnel said that based on a survey carried out by the company early on, buyers in the target market for the car responded that extra seats aren’t really a primary point of consideration.
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What a sohai decision that listen to survey. Look at your BRV sale should be good enough to justify your market demand.
There are many 5 seater SUV in town can be chosen. (Mazda/Kia/Tucson/Xtrail/WV..etc) and why need to complete with others and chose CRV?
In the present of D segment market with the pricing around RM 140K, I dont think there are any full 7 seaters SUV in town.
You should be ahead of all the competitor but your decision has make a big mistake to complete in the 5 seaters segment.
I tot of getting a full 7 seaters SUV to replace my estima.
Well, need to KIV for the time being.haha.
Regarding the 5-seats issue, I think its a very good move by HM. Well done and I fully support this. Those who need the extra 2 seats can freely choose the other SUVs in the market which come with a 5+2 config. The CRV for Malaysia should always be a 5-seater only. Don’t need the extra weight and bulk from the 2 seats which are totally redundant.
If they can have 4! Variants they can at least make one of it a 7 seater..
Its a foldable seat la bro.. u dont like the extrs seat just fold it ok. Haiyaaa…
if the Honda CRV 1.5 turbo paired with CVT can take 193 horses and 243Nm, this means that the Civic with ECU remap Stage 1 can also take 205hp and 265Nm power output.
Look up Hondata FlashPro
Honda making STUPID excuses by not bringing 7 seaters into Malaysia just because they don’t want to jeopardize the sale of crappy BR-V which has a long pending orders.
Big Boo to cocky Honda.
I think that Honda Malaysia is trying to surprise everyone by introducing a 7 seat variant at the last minute. Why do you think those preview cars have totally blacked out windows? They are now probably still taking “survey” results from this Paultan feedback for all we know.
wait for it….
buruk and hodoh. and honda’s decision to drop the extra 2 seats further adds to the misery.
I prefer 7 seater. you can use both as 5 seater and 7 seater if needed
no 7 seater? then not gonna book it…stupid honda
I was so looking forward to the 7 seater. I’ve held back purchasing other models once the possibility of a 7 seater CRV was made known way back then. The BRV is too basic for my needs. The integrity of your survey is questionable for I believe there are many like me who need the flexibility of a 7 seater.
prefer 7 seaters, lost one customer from me too
As to why Honda withheld introducing a 7 seater variant I can quite understand. As amazing and versatile as a 7 seater can be, the rear most seat are rarely use, see any X-Trail or Outlander with rear most seat up and occupied are rare. And talking to some known SUV buyers I know of, most do not want a 7 seat because they mostly do not have as large of a family and also do not want a “empty sensation” in a car with that many seat. Si a bummer to minus away the rear most seat, but Honda perhaps have researched the Malaysian SUV buyers well enough to execute this decision.
I am actually, again delighted at the prospect of a 2WD Turboed version. 4WD in most case in urban usage is negligible and if you plan to do frequent off-roading in your family SUV, I highly suggest a Fortuner or Everest for a CR-V is never really suited for that sort of usage. So yes, very contradicting to popular opinions here at Paultan, regardless it will sell well in Malaysia, is a Honda after all and Malaysian are always blinded by the allure of Hondas as much as they are blinded by their own opinions.
Mazda/Nissan/Kia/Tucson will be laughing all the way with the introduction of 5 seaters CRV. At least, CRV will not have the advantage over them with 5 seaters arrangement.
Bravo Honda for making your competitor happy and ensure the Nissan Xtrail NO:1 in these segment with their 5+2 seats.
prefer 7 seaters, lost one customer
I believe that HM for the CRV anyway got it right. Families these days are smaller in number with changing/different lifestyles who prefer larger boot space to pack their accessories, my concern is that the top-model should be 4WD maybe its pricing, don’t know.
I have 2 kids. But I still want a 7 seater SUV (BRV is too basic). Poor decision by Honda Malaysia. BOOOO HONDA MALAYSIA.
Honda only do survey on orang kaya mandul that only have 1 or two children with them. That is why they got this result. If they do survey on productive orang kampung, sure they will bring 7 seater.
‘mandul’ and they throw their parents into ‘rumah orang tua’ no need extra seats..
Actually, if you have a young family with 2 kids (example 3-4 years old and another 1 year old) that are both still need to be on the baby chair. That leaves you with a tight tiny seat in between the baby chair. With the extra 3rd row, you could at least fit the grandparents or any of the parent sitting at that row. It’s not that you use them everyday, but when you need them it’s there for you to use. Nonsense survey. It’s a cost cutting measure, PERIOD.
Complete bull for not bringing in the 7 seater..Malaysians prefer the option of having 7 seaters although it’s true they don’t use it most of the time..this was a series of surveys done by an automotive supplier company I know…and they did it all over Malaysia through various demographics…
one main factor I assume they are not bringing this in is because they want to target this to a more entry-level premium market which prefers 5 seater c segment suv…but fact is ..they have to understand..Honda is not an entry level premium brand and that target market would go for cx5, tiguan or the upcoming 3008….they don’t mind taking a hit on sales volume as the other models are doing well..this is an experiment to gauge the brand acceptance of the Honda brand at that entry level premium spot that brands like Mazda, Peugeot, VW etc currently occupy…it will sell ..but get real Honda..your brand power is not up to those rivals
bye honda…u just lose 1 customer..im going for myvi this time..owai~
The damage has been done for now. But wait another 3 to 4 years, Honda Malaysia will introduce 7 seaters version. Mark my word.
True. That is how business works, bring in something new but hold on to extra features that people need. Let the money roll-in. Then comes the face-lift, and voila, sell more again.
No 7 seats? With the H-badge, it will still sell. Malaysian mentality of having good features, looks, gaya , and body-kits as buying consideration.
Malaysians don’t put practicality & safety as “serious” must-have features. Instead, people here are fond of LED-DRLS, LED headlamps. Looks is more important, so is the H-badge.
It is kinda hard to blame Honda Malaysia as a business entity because those things sells. Sad.
No point bitching here about the non-availability of the 7-seater. Just go buy something else. Buy a Hyundai Starex, perhaps? It can seat 12.
I am one of the many who don’t mind a 5-seater.
Luckily for car manufacturers, HM in this case, most of their buyers do not read the bitchings/moanings (real or imagined) posted here.
Business in these trying times in a crowded market like ours is beyond the comprehension of some simpletons. They would like ten variants to each model. Talk is not cheap. It is worthless.
What is so wrong of adding 7 seaters option into your 1st introduction of the new CRV? You won’t cannibalize your Honda sales, since CRV is higher margin & revenue than BRV for sure. Instead now you are pissing many buyers to look for other competitors. For those looking forward better option in 7 seaters, getting CRV into Malaysia market is the right move. Introducing it later doesn’t really benefit HM, instead you definitely lose the potential buyers looking for one now! The survey is total nonsense and lies. The marketing team can be fired!
What’s wrong with offering 7 seats? If people do not want it, they can always fold it down.
It’s better to HAVE it than NOT HAVE it, no????
With out 7 seats and weird arrangement version offered … is this to maximise profit?
Thank you honda for choosing the 5 seaters version.
As a Nissan representative, I will be worried if you introduce your 7 seaters SUV to the market.
At least, our Nissan x-trail with 5+2 still the best option under this segment.
Thanks again for your market survey and make us No:1 in these SUVs market.
Bravo, Honda.
No point bitching here about the non-availability of the 7-seater. Just go buy something else. Buy a Hyundai Starex, perhaps? It can seat 12.
I am one of the many who don’t mind a 5-seater.
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If Honda is having this mentality then they will fail miserably. haha.
“If you dont like pls buy other”
Ya, they “failed” so miserably until they are now the #1 non-National brand. Do you use your fingers to think? LOL.
What abby meant is CRV should fail miserably? They are number 1 in non-national brand because of their product appeal in B & C segment.
Think again.
Hm, what are u doing?? just provide 7 seater as standard, to use or not to use, it’s depends on consumers..people who need big boot space they can just fold the seats down, people who need carry more passenger they can fully utilize the all seats
Honda screwed Honda.
Stupid survey when in reality 7-seater CRV is truly added-value family mover.
Honda screwed Honda.
I am a CRV G4 owner, wondering who Honda malaysia surveyed? btw, same thing was told when they intro the G4 without reverse sensor. Claimed that rear camera good enough from their survey. After i’ve spent a fortune to install(cz SC claimed warranty void if do 3rd party, it was a permanent accessory 6 months later
The whole range should only be offered with the 1.5 Turbo engine because I’m pretty sure that the 1.5 Turbo engine is better for the environment compared to the 2.0 NA engine.
I really hope that the next BRV is not a five seater.
Wp HM. 2WD 1.5 turbo as the range topper.
ppl who buy this crap is only for showing off, .anyways to those who are buying, do try to keep up yr installments for at least 12months ..otherwise i need to bring the medics along when i visit you.. ask the BRV & civic owners…pity them, we do carry defibrillator as an added service for you
HM marketing fail…
What! No seven–seat, your survey must be done in your office’s meeting room. You have no idea on how many family orientated guys out there who will treat it as their primary choice…Anyway, thanks for pushing me outlander.
As I browse through all the comments above, I couldn’t help thinking if more seats are so important then BUY A BUS 44 seats lol
Now i have to consider X-Trail or Outlander. Reason people choose BR-V because its 7 seater despite its ugly look. Looks like Indonesian people get better bargain. CRV 1.5 Turbo Prestige comes with 5+2 seater and panaromic roof. I wonder who are those people behind survey? good news for other manufacturer. bad news for HONDA MALAYSIA! :-(
You lost one customer in me HM…Hoping for a 5+2 seater CRV…
It’s a hurtful and disappointment to hear that the well sort after 7 seater touring model will not be available here. 7-seater touring were well received in US and Indonesia. I doubt and are lying they did the survey to stand the claim 5-seater popularity. The CRV model they displayed at mall is the same size as HRV. What a joke Honda Malaysia and double thumbs down to them…. Sad!
For those who complain about no 7-seats in this next gen CRV, go buy some other brand. Leave the CRV as a strictly 5-seater for the malaysian market. It is what it is. The extra two seats are redundant and add unnecessary extra weight. Go buy an X-trail or an MPV if u want to fetch more pax or the whole village or whatever.
Very Disappointing… I’ve been waitng for new crv since early this year. Main reason is the 7 seater. Dont know where they did the survey, since most people i talked to prefer the 7 seater
Tryout a used Tucson. Great value for money
I would have preferred the 1.5 Turbo Premium, AWD, 7 seater as the top model. This would be the variant that I will buy
At the very least HM should offer a couple of 7-seater options and the rest of the offered variants with 5-seats. Then nobody would complain so much.
Something along these lines…
2.0 SOHC i-VTEC Mid-Spec 2WD, 5 seater
1.5 TC Mid-Spec 2WD 5 + 2 seater
1.5 TC Premium with H/Sensing 2WD 5 + 2 seater
1.5 TC Premium with H/Sensing 4WD 5 seater
The truth is…if Honda sell 7 seater new CRV…BRV no one gonna buy…no nonsense survey carried out actually…it’s all about selling cars only…want to finish old stock…then later bring 7 seater in…
I am planning to get crv if it offer 7 seater option. Now need to look into recon market for estima or osyssey..
You lose 1 customer here
Honda Malaysia, you should bring in 7 seater to Malaysia.
I am not sure what are you thinking but you should look at all the comments on above me and you will know how many customers are eyeing on the 7 seaters. You should either fire your survey team or if there is some agenda behind this , then you are doing the wrong move.
Protecting BRV i dont think so, coz is a different pricing and different size of SUV. May be you are thinking about the pricing of 7 seater which may shoot up to RM 170,000 and may not sell good at that pricing, then may be you should do a survey on how much you should price your 7 seater lohhhhh.
IN short, you should fire your survey team since they are pointing you to the wrong direction. Look at the comments here, they are real survey comments to you as well.